Hidden Stories · 10

Cap and Gowns

by Allison Vincent

Listen to the Story

At graduation, two professors consider their experiences over the past school year while one prepares for retirement.


About the Setting

A crowd gathered outside of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena after graduation commencement

Lee and Penny Anderson Arena

The Lee and Penny Anderson Arena is one of the newest gathering places on the St. Paul campus. Home to St. Thomas men’s and women’s Division I hockey and basketball, the arena was also designed for milestone university events and celebrations – including commencement. As new traditions take shape there, the arena is becoming a backdrop for some of the biggest moments in the St. Thomas experience.


About Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories was created in partnership with Wonderlust Productions and with the support of the College of Arts and Sciences. The plays were generated through story circles with students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the University of St. Thomas.

Production Credits

  • Produced by Wonderlust Productions
  • Conceived by Alan Berks, Leah Cooper, Amy Muse and Kristina Wenzel Egan
  • Directed by Alan Berks and Leah Cooper
  • Written by Allison Vincent
  • Performed by Megan Kim and Casey Lewis
  • Overall Sound Design by Peter Morrow
  • Sound Design by Peter Morrow
  • Audio Engineering by Mik Finnegan and Peter Morrow
  • Stage Management by Samantha Fairchild
  • Project Coordination by snem DeSellier and Abigail Elfner
  • Aquinas the Squirrel Illustration by Andrew Fox
  • Print Map Design by Alex Hawks
  • This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement.

Find the Story on Campus

Hidden Stories are inspired by places across the St. Paul campus. Visit the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena to experience this story in the place that helped bring it to life.

Visit the Anderson Arena

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