“These Shining Lives” illuminates grief and womanhood in 1920s Illinois
By Elizabeth Schierman | November 6, 2025Powerful depictions of female friendship, American history and grief lit up the Seeler Studio Theatre this past weekend as the cast of “These Shining Lives” took to the stage. The faculty-led production ran from Oct. 30–Nov. 1, with a total of four performances.












