Opening Night Archives

The wonderful world we don’t realize: The heart of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”

The Biola production of “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder opens Oct. 23, offering a necessary commentary on the fleeting but beautiful nature of life.

Bea Mason, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

Pre-production for “Our Town,” directed by Dr. Rachel Tracie, draws to an end as the show opens Thursday, Oct. 23. When prompted to share the significance of “Our Town” as it relates to the students of Biola, Tracie said: “I never wanted to do [Our Town] - I thought it was a high school...

“Eurydice” stuns and touches

The captivating performance includes death, music and rain.

Emily Coffey, Managing Editor • April 2, 2022

This weekend, audiences filled Theatre 21 as actors greeted them to the eerie set with interactive games, setting the stage for a whimsical and moving performance in the underworld. The performance balanced the heaviest topics with refreshing humor. A BRIEF SYNOPSIS “Eurydice” starts off with...