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Torrey Theatre takes on “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Photo by Hannah Clark / THE CHIMES
Honors students present a hilarious rendition of Oscar Wilde’s comedy classic.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 1, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. With midterm season finally coming to an end, Biolans may seek refreshment in order to get some rest amid the busy semester. Luckily, starting on Thursday, Nov. 1, Torrey Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being...

Budding actors prepare for the professional world

Budding actors prepare for the professional world
The theater program takes steps to prepare students for the cutthroat world of acting.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) • October 9, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Students in the theater program understand acting is a tough profession. To make it in show business, aspiring actors need more than impeccable skill and captivating charisma. One needs to know the right people, play their cards right and...

Directed by a woman, for a class of all women

All-female directing class
The theatre department’s directing class contains a special element this year—an all-female class roster.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • February 6, 2018

Every couple years, theatre majors have the opportunity to take Communication Studies 391, which poses a considerable challenge—directing. This year, only females joined the class, creating a different classroom dynamic. A NEW DIRECTION This class, taught by associate professor of theatre Kate...

Teams find themselves center stage

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Students explore the La Mirada Theatre in a scavenger hunt.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • March 28, 2017
Students explore the La Mirada Theatre in a scavenger hunt.

A production that inspects the heart

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Biola Theatre performs the poignant play “An Inspector Calls.”
Bethany Higa, Writer • April 13, 2016
Biola Theatre performs the poignant play “An Inspector Calls.”

“The Lion King” roars at Segerstrom

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Broadway vibrantly brings the beloved classic to the OC.
Elise Kelly, Writer • November 3, 2015
Broadway vibrantly brings the beloved classic to the OC.

Context is everything in Theater 21’s new production

Senior theater major Shannon Dodson, playing Elaine, and sophomore communications studies major Jacob Moran, playing Algernon Moncrieff, rehearse for their upcoming production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES
Theater 21 returns with a hilarious modern reimagining of, "The Importance of Being Earnest."
Tyler Davis, Writer • October 28, 2014
Theater 21 returns with a hilarious modern reimagining of, "The Importance of Being Earnest."
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