May 29, 2012 Christina Tewes Media Contact ctewes@vandals.uidaho.

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News Release IRT to postpone summer schedule

MOSCOW, ID Idaho Repertory Theatre (IRT) will postpone its annual summer while the Hartung Theatre is remolded. Improvements to the rigging system will increase the safety for local performers and will give the ability for IRT to perform stunts such as flying across the stage using harnesses, said Alexiss Turner, marketing director for the Department of Arts . Construction will begin in June and is expected to take eight weeks. The IRT season will be shortened to just one play, said Turner. IRT chose Annie Bakers comedy Circle Mirror Transformation and begins rehearsals in the Kiva Theatre the end of June. Opening night is currently scheduled for August 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the newly remodeled Hartung Theatre, said Turner. The play is set in a creative drama class surrounded by windows, says Alexiss Turner. It tells a story of instructor Marty and her eclectic mix of students as they slog through acting games that push emotions and abilities, or lack thereof, to the limit. The August performances are set for Aug. 16-18, 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Aug. 19 and 26.

### About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idahos economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, UI emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. UI combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu.

May 29, 2012 Christina Tewes Media Contact ctewes@vandals.uidaho.edu 361-522-7420

Radio News Release IRT to postpone summer schedule

MOSCOW, IDAHO IDAHO REPERTORY THEATRE (IRT) WILL POSTPONE ITS ANNUAL SUMMER SCHEDULE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARTUNG THEATRE. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RIGGING SYSTEM WILL INCREASE THE SAFETY FOR LOCAL PERFORMERS. CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN IN JUNE AND IS EXPECTED TO TAKE EIGHT WEEKS, SAID ALEXISS TURNER, MARKETING DIRECTOR OF THE THEATRE DEPARTMENT. THE SEASON WILL BE SHORTENED TO JUST ONE PLAY. IRT CHOSE ANNIE BAKERS COMEDY CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION. OPENING NIGHT IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 16 AT 7:30 P.M. THROUGH AUG. 25 WITH SUNDAY MATINEES AT 2 P.M. ON AUG. 19 AND 26. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TICKETS OR QUESTIONS, GO TO THE IRT WEBSITE AT
UIDAHO.EDU/THEATRE.

### About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idahos economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, UI emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. UI combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu.

May 30, 2012 Christina Tewes Media Contact ctewes@vandals.uidaho.edu 361-522-7420

Fact Sheet IRT 2012 Summer Schedule

History o Idaho Repertory Theatre, professional theatre company of the Palouse for more 50 years. o IRT is the University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts professional theatre company in residence. Summer 2012 o Summer season will begin August 16 and will only perform one play, a comedy named Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker. o Performances are 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16-18, 23-25 and 2 p.m. Aug. 19 and 26 in the UI Hartung Theater. Location o Hartung Theater is located on the corner of Sixth Street and Stadium Drive in Moscow. o For tickets, call (208) 885-6465. Construction Updates o This years season has been shortened to accommodate rigging improvements. In June, the Hartung will undergo eight weeks of construction to update equipment before the August performance. o For more information, visit www.idahorep.org.
### About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idahos economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, UI emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. UI combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu.

(Feature Pitch) May 31, 2012 Editor: Sue Hinz University of Idaho

Steve: In the Theatre Department in Shoup Hall at the University of Idaho, there is a room that is full of past plays from the beginning of the program to present. The room includes props, scripts, playbills and a variety of other items that describe each and every play that has been performed at the Hartung Theatre. She said that there is access to the room to write a feature story about it. The room is special to the department because it relates to the history of the department and therefore a connection with the local community and students of the University of Idaho. Since the beginning of the program, the department has grown and matured by each play. This could be because of an expansion in the budget, or how modern culture affects the selection of what plays are performed. Sincerely, Christina Tewes, Media Contact ctewes@vandals.uidaho.edu 361-522-7420 ### About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idahos economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, UI emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. UI combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu.

June 5, 2012 Christina Tewes Media Contact ctewes@vandals.uidaho.edu 361-522-7420

Tip Sheet IRT 2012

IRT announces their annual summer lineup. o An announcement of the upcoming season lineup. IRT gives actors the gift of flight. o Feature story on the history of rigging systems giving actors a chance to fly. To teach, or not to teach, that is the question. o The importance of Shakespeare in the annual season lineups. Summer construction gives new perspective to future productions. o Why is the Hartung Theatre going under construction? Construction finished, now what? o Why delay the season opener if the construction will be finished in 8 weeks. Children join annual Summer Program. o IRTs summer youth program still in full effect. IRT concerned about disrupting fall and spring semesters. o Why close the Hartung Theatre during the summer and not during the school year or winter break? Secondary theatre too small to partake in annual summer program. o Why not use the Kiva theatre for performances?
### About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idahos economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, UI emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. UI combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu.

June 6, 2012 Christina Tewes, Media Contact ctewes@vandals.uidaho.edu 361-522-7420

PSA Moscow, ID
:10 INCREASE YOUR CHILDS KNOWLEDGE BY INTRODUCING HIM TO CLASSICAL ART. GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK
ABOUT AND TAKE THEM TO IDAHO REPERTORY THEATRES SUMMER PRODUCTION CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION BEGINNING AUGUST 16. CALL 885-6465 FOR TICKET INFORMATION.

:15 WHEN INTRODUCING YOUR CHILD TO THE CLASSICAL ARTS, YOU CAN IMMEDIATELY RAISE YOUR CHILDS CHANCES TO
EARN HIGHER TEST SCORES AND GRADES, AS WELL AS CREATING A WELL-ROUNDED CULTURAL EXPERIENCE. GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT AND TAKE THEM TO IDAHO REPERTORY THEATRES SUMMER PRODUCTION CIRCLE MIRROR

TRANSFORMATION BEGINNING AUGUST 16. CALL 885-6465 FOR TICKET INFORMATION. :15 TODAYS CHILDREN LACK A BROAD RANGE OF CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. YOU CAN CHANGE THAT BY ATTENDING A PLAY,
TAKING THEM TO A MUSEUM OR SIMPLY BY TURNING ON THE RADIO TO A CLASSICAL STATION. GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT AND TAKE THEM TO IDAHO REPERTORY THEATRES SUMMER PRODUCTION CIRCLE MIRROR

TRANSFORMATION BEGINNING AUGUST 16. CALL 885-6465 FOR TICKET INFORMATION. About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idahos economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, UI emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. UI combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu.

Christina Tewes JAMM 350 6/7/12 Client - Idaho Repertory Theatre

Idaho Repertory Theatre currently under construction to provide a safe new rigging system for the theatre participants.

The inside of the Idaho Repertory Theatre is ornately beautiful and consists of designs from 17th century French architecture and was inspired by the original Grand Opera Theatre in Paris, France.

The Idaho Repertory Theatre is made up of 3 layers including Orchestra (lower level), Mezzanine (middle level), and a Balcony (upper level). Built in 1929, the Idaho Repertory Theatre holds up to 2,311 patrons.

Direct Mail Piece for Idaho Repertory Theatre

The Hartung Theatre is currently undergoing construction to improve the rigging system in order to make it safer for our actors and students. The construction begins June 5 and will last approximately 8 weeks. Please bare with us as we undergo these changes. -Thank you.
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Unfortunately, due to the construction previously mentioned, the IRT will only be performing one play, Mirror Circle Transformation. However, all of our other programs, including IRT youth, will continue their normal schedule. We will be in full swing for next years 2013 season.

June 14, 2012

Letter to the Editor Moscow, ID

Dear Editor, I would like to address the lack of warning in your review on the IRTs production of Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet. I was not aware that it would be so suggestive and graphically tragic. I attended the play this past weekend with my young children and to my embarrassment had to explain what was going. Next time, please address all aspect of the play so that people who are not familiar with the play will be prepared for any obscene content. Thank you very much.

Sincerely, Jane Smith

Christina Tewes JAMM 350 6/19/2012

Evaluating Website Content

The Problem
Authority Who is responsible for the page? The University of Idaho.

What is the purpose of the document and why was it produced? The purpose of this website was to inform the public and University affiliated people of the Idaho Repertory Program and their sub programs (IRT Youth) and their annual summer schedule. Who wrote the page and can you contact him or her? The Theatre Department is in charge of updating their information. It has general contact information on the left side of the page, but no name.
What are their qualifications and associations, and can you verify them? They are clearly affiliated with the University which is a credible public institution.

Check the footer for name of the web page author, his/her credentials and title, organizational affiliation. Is the information verifiable? The organization is affiliated with the University of Idaho and has many lengths that address this. Currency
Are dates clear when the website was first created and edited?

There are no dates pertaining to the beginning or any editing of the website. Check the content for news items, indications that the site is actively maintained, acknowledgements/responses to visitors. There are blogs and photo galleries that are constantly upload with active programs and updates. Coverage What is the focus of the site? Are there clear headings to illustrate an outline of the content? Is the navigation within the website clear? The focus of this site is to inform any visitors of what and who the Idaho Repertory Theatre is. The navigation is very clear. It has a tab for 2012 IRT

Season, IRT For Youth, IRT at Artwalk 2012, Rigging Racket, Support IRT, 2011 Photo Gallery, Take A Seat, Hartung Renovation and FAQ. Objectivity Are biases clearly stated? Are affiliations clear? The only clear bias is that it is affiliated with the University of Idaho and therefore the community of Moscow, Idaho. It has a .edu website and is directly a page from the uidaho.edu main page. Accuracy Are sources of information and factual data listed, and available for cross-checking The information is factual and has links for you to go to the original sources. The spelling is correct and is not dull. They keep the website up-to-date for each season.

And add (from Sue) the following categorieswith your comments.

Colors/design. Do the colors fit the organization or message? o Yes the colors fit the organization because it is affiliated with the University of Idaho and their colors are gold, gray, silver, and black. Font (size and look). easy to read? o It is a sans serif font which makes it very easy to read. Photos/images/graphics/plugins. Well done, fit the organization/issue? o Photos fit the organization well because it is of various ongoing projects and sometimes historic photos from past performances. Quality of copy. (You decide) Fits the audience? o It is a basic website that gets the most basic information across to those who want to find it. Appropriate links. Will the audience learn even more? What was the reason for the links? o It links their corporate sponsors. Other comments. What advice overall would you offer your client? o It is a basic regular website. Nothing too exciting. I would suggest elaborating things and making it more theatrical.

May 30, 2012 Christina Tewes Media Contact ctewes@vandals.uidaho.edu 361-522-7420

Potential Tweets for my Twitter account

1. Idaho Repertory Theatres summer schedule has been postponed due to construction improvements to the Hartung Theatre. (Link to an article on website) 2. Idaho Repertory Theatre will resume its play production on Aug. 16. 3. Idaho Repertory Theatre will perform Annie Bakers comedy Circle Mirror Transformation on Aug.16. (Link to an article on website) 4. Idaho Repertory Theatres opening night is coming soon! (Aug. 16th) Lights will dim at 7:30 p.m. 5. Check out the Moscow-Pullman Daily for reviews on IRTs opening night. (Link to online review)

### About the University of Idaho The University of Idaho helps students to succeed and become leaders. Its land-grant mission furthers innovative scholarly and creative research to grow Idahos economy and serve a statewide community. From its main campus in Moscow, Idaho, to 70 research and academic locations statewide, UI emphasizes real-world application as part of its student experience. UI combines the strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. It is home to the Vandals, and competes in the Western Athletic Conference. Learn more: www.uidaho.edu.

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Christina A. Tewes
E-mail: ctewes@hotmail.com Website: christinatewes.wordpress.com EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts: University of Idaho, May 2012 Major: English Emphasis: Professional Minors: Journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations Production-Related Course Work: Experience with creating a Media Kit, Fact-checker, Agency Profiles, Press Releases, FAQ, Articles, Advertisements (using storyboards) and Grant Proposals. Activities: Member, Society of Professional Journalist Feature Writer, Graffiti Residence Hall Magazine Assisting Editor, Graffiti Residence Hall Magazine Public Relations Chair, College of Natural Resources House Member, The Wildlife Society Treasurer, Bluebonnet Social Club Homecoming Chair, Student Council Treasurer and JoshFest Coordinator, Key Club Silver Award, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Children and Youth Group Leader, Methodist Church SKILLS Knowledge of: HTML Web Design Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Prezi Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop Video Editing Lexis-Nexis, EBSCO and other research engines -continued on next page-

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