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...

Exhalerated, nervous, anticipation, sour- these are all words provided by students to describe the mood of Mayer’s lobby on Friday Sept. 5. This past weekend, casting for the Biola Theatre productions took place. The two fall productions are  “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder and an original comedy,...

In a collaboration between Biola Music and Theatre, the Biola Conservatory of Music presented the musical “She Loves Me” from Feb. 6 to Feb. 9. This romantic story is full of humor and sweetness but reveals a common problem in human relationships: letting first impressions dictate your opinions of...

The spring semester is underway and the Conservatory of Music has lined up several events in the upcoming months of February, March and April. These events showcase Biola’s musical talent and are a great way to take a break from the busy semester ahead. Tickets for all paid events can be found on...

The scene on stage began on a rainy day as people huddled underneath a church overhang, waiting for the drizzle to stop. It was there that Dr. Henry Higgins, a world-renowned linguist, came across fellow linguist Colonel Pickering, and the both of them became fascinated by the cockney flower girl Eliza...

The hall was bathed in reddish hues as spotlights swirled overhead. Two circus-themed screens at the back of the stage displayed “INTO THE WOODS.” The orchestra, sitting in front of the stage, practiced their instruments. Then the swirling spotlights dimmed and blue lights flashed briefly in the...

As the sun sets across campus, students gather in Crowell Hall to prepare for the production of “Into the Woods” premiering at Biola on Jan. 26. The musical, presented by Biola Opera and Theatre, brings to life the storybook characters many have heard about growing up. With characters like Little...

“Grease,” the latest La Mirada Theater production, is a treat for all ages. Selling out opening night, the impressive production brought to life the original “Grease” movie directed by Randal Kleiser with many of the classic costumes and songs that fans enjoy.  Attendees buzzed with excitement...

The opening of Biola Theatre’s 2022-2023 season began this weekend with a rousing performance of a Shakespeare classic “Macbeth.” Directed by senior cinema and media arts major Bradley Plausse, the production welcomed the performing arts back to Biola’s campus in a significant way. For the first...

Theatre 21’s latest production, “Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley” opens this weekend on Nov. 19. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the production, which will run into early December.  PREMISE  The play runs as a sequel to the beloved “Pride & Prejudice.” It begins when the Bennett...

Biola's first in-person theatre production since the COVID-19 pandemic, “Dear 2020: A Process”  already made a splash. Diving head-first into pandemic problems, the performance utilized tactful theatrical storytelling to reveal individual personal experiences behind 2020’s larger societal trends. AN...

Due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases earlier in the semester, many of the Conservatory’s concerts were canceled in accordance with new guidelines. Due to a much lower case count, Biola lifted restrictions, meaning that music and theatre students can return to performing again. Here is when and where...