(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). Theatre 21 is about to be shaken up. The theatre program will depart from the Department of Communication Studies and merge into the Conservatory of Music this fall. While the program will experience a change in dynamic, the switch will...

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). In this first-ever student-directed musical, Theatre 21 tackles important topics of life, relationships and heartbreak. “The Last Five Years” brings unique qualities to the table with its small cast, intimate storyline and beautiful...

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). From memorizing long monologues to learning a French dialect to speak in early English iambic pentameter, performing Shakespeare’s “Henry V” comes with a unique set of challenges. Who better to tackle these challenges than the...

When I was a freshman, theater was the first extracurricular I really dedicated time to. I was cast in a Spring 2017 production, and I have been deeply involved ever since. I learned countless personal lessons throughout my time working in the department. I cannot thank the Theatre 21 community enough...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Themes of female empowerment and astronomical brilliance saturate Theatre 21’s production of “Silent Sky.” From its compelling storyline to its experimental setup, audiences can expect a thoughtful, entertaining production.   INNOVATIVE...

Both large-scale and community theaters have recently announced their musical seasons. If you are a musical theatre fanatic, you have to be excited about these upcoming shows. While major theaters like the Hollywood Pantages and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts have a variety of Broadway musicals coming...

Auditions for Theater 21’s “Metamorphoses” took place this past week as director Zachary Bortot sought the brightest young talents at Biola. Although many of the actors auditioning knew little about “Metamorphoses,” the opportunity to work with Bortot again was a universal sentiment shared...

When it comes to the Torrey Honors Institute, time for breaks becomes exceedingly rare. This makes the amount of time and energy that the Torrey Theatre puts into the production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare Revised and Abridged” extraordinary. DIFFERENT PORTRAYAL OF SHAKESPEAREAN WORKS The...