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"Bits" screening Oct. 16

bitsWritten by Joe Lueben and Jesse Russell, “Bits” is an independent film about an awkward inventor who spends his days and nights obsessing over a mysterious project. Augsburg theatre and film alumni Ben Katz ’08, Linnea Mohn ’04, Philip Mershon ’06 (pictured), and Nancy Waldoch ’06 star in the film. The “Bits” screening is Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium.

Katz stars in and aided in the production of “Bits.” Though he did not start out studying film at Augsburg (his first major was psychology), his first filmmaking course showed him that all he wanted to do was make films. “I realized that [making films] made me happy, and I would not be happy unless I was making films.” Continue reading “"Bits" screening Oct. 16”

From film lab to Uptown Theatre

ben_katz On Friday, Aug. 22 at the Uptown Theatre, film alumnus Ben Katz ’08 (pictured left, red circle) will be screening “Bits,” an independent film about an awkward inventor who spends his days and nights obsessing over a mysterious project. Katz produced the film, and it stars Augsburg alumni Linnea Mohn ’04, Philip Mershon ’06, and Nancy Waldoch ’06.

Though Ben did not start out studying film at Augsburg (his first major was psychology), his first filmmaking course showed him that all he wanted to do was make films. “I realized that [making films] made me happy, and I would not be happy unless I was making films.” Continue reading “From film lab to Uptown Theatre”

Nancy Waldoch: Internship to Career

waldochAs a transfer student to Augsburg, I can honestly attest that another college would not have prepared me as well for this potentially rocky transition that I now find myself in – the transition from student to working adult.

In my three years at Augsburg I acted, directed, stage-managed, built sets and props, installed lights, ran soundboard, helped out in the costume shop, and more. Through Augsburg’s Artists Series, I got to hear the stories of Twin Cities theatre professionals from a variety of specialties, which helped expand my theatrical focus. I came to love and appreciate every aspect of theatre. Continue reading “Nancy Waldoch: Internship to Career”