Theater
Culture
Jill Underwood ’93 remains committed to the art form of theater
Jill Underwood ‘93 said she went from acting in experimental theater productions in the basement of the Herrick Chapel to working in the largest and...
Culture
New Works Festival celebrates student art and helps students grow
The New Works Festival celebrated young playwrights and creators at Occidental Feb. 25-26 at Keck Theater, according to Haowen Luo (junior), the student producer...
Culture
“The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales” tells the real story of a young man killed in police custody
The theater department’s fall play, “The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales,” showcased themes of racism, police brutality and the United States justice system. The play, directed...
Culture
“The Winter’s Tale” engages power and truth through performance
Occidental's theater department ran its production of William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" in Keck Theater April 14–15 and April 20–22. Wanlass Guest Artist Patricia McGregor directed the production....
Arts & Entertainment
Student actors explore meaning of 'Refuge'
On Friday night, students, parents and community members alike swarmed Keck Theater for the second night of "Refuge," a play directed by Culley Guest...
Arts & Entertainment
Pasadena theater troupe rejuvenates Wilde play
In a satirical exposition of high-society England, the artists at A Noise Within Playhouse brought to life the buffoonery of a tangled love story...
Arts & Entertainment
Thakker finds UEP, theater in Big Apple
Upon first glance, the only commonality between the Urban and Environmental Policy (UEP) and theater departments are the close vicinity of the two department...
Arts & Entertainment
Theater fellow performs ‘radiating’ musical act as alter ego
Jomama Jones walked confidently across the stage with the saxophone blaring, lights shining and crowd screaming. She wore full, natural hair, a blue glitter...
Arts & Entertainment
'Two Weird Plays' call for one huge laugh at Keck
The Occidental Theater department produces two one–act plays during two day showcase
Arts & Entertainment
Minimal money, maximum fun for a night out in Los Angeles
Task: Explore the neighborhoods surrounding Occidental to see what local restaurants and events Los Angeles has to offer for one night under $15. ...
Arts & Entertainment
Vagina Monologues came, conquered
With the flair and audacity of Beyoncé’s surprise album, last Friday’s performance of the Vagina Monologues took the classic show in original and...
