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Theatre 21 demolition forces program to adapt

Senior theatre major Emily Delagda on stage in "Eleemosynary.
The construction of the new cinema and media arts building will displace other academic programs—including theater productions.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 5, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). As the cinema and media arts program expands into its own full-fledged school, plans for dedicated cinema building are in order. To make room for the upcoming building, Perez Hall and Theatre 21 will be demolished, according to dean of...

“The Boys Next Door” joyfully highlights those in the intellectually challenged community

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Theatre 21 presents a two-act comedy-drama 1986 classic.
Brooke Torres, Freelance Writer November 8, 2018

“The Boys Next Door” opens this Friday, Nov. 9, presenting a stellar comedic production with serious and important undertones. This production details the lives of four men with different intellectual challenges and their caretaker Jack. It highlights the different challenges these characters go...

Torrey Theatre takes on “The Importance of Being Earnest”

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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...