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Biola’s Theatre 21 students perform live—remotely

Theatre 21 moves to online meetings.
Student and faculty’s creative energy goes toward four semi-live performances, filmed over Zoom.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 17, 2021

In just a couple of weeks, the undeniable talent of the Biola theatre program will shine again on the screen, thanks to some handy rigging of green screens, lighting, microphones and a lot of patience. Directors senior theatre major Hannah Hines and senior theatre and Christian ministries double major...

Theatre 21 and the Conservatory navigate through change

Theatre 21 and the Conservatory navigate through change
Theatre and music departments merge during coronavirus pandemic, leading to additional adjustments behind the scenes.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor October 13, 2020

Conducting classes during the coronavirus pandemic is not the only major change theatre and music departments have faced. Plans for Theatre 21 to merge into the Conservatory of Music were finalized and executed this semester. With the department undergoing some reconstruction, students and faculty have...

Theatre 21 adapts to remote learning

Theatre 21 moves to online meetings.
Community-based department overcomes the obstacles of online classes.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor April 11, 2020

With students making the switch to remote learning, many departments have been forced to rapidly redesign their curriculums. Theatre especially is a very hands-on and community-oriented major, making it difficult to obtain the same quality of education through Zoom meetings. However, students and faculty...

Theatre 21 joins forces with the Conservatory

Sophomore sociology major Emma Trueba in "Eleemosynary."
The program leaves the Department of Communication Studies this fall.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor February 6, 2020

(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...

Catch a triple threat performance in “The Music Man”

Professor Harold Hill, who hails from Gary, Indiana, sweeps the townspeople of River City, Iowa, off their feet when he encourages them to pursue music.
Three departments collaborate to recreate the American classic.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 23, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). While most people associate the term “triple threat” with proficiency in acting, dancing and singing, this semester, Biolans can look to a different kind of triple threat in the latest production of American classic “The Music...

Theatre 21 shoots for the stars with “Silent Sky”

Freshman theatre major Allyson Hoy, junior theatre major Hannah Hines and senior theatre major Lexi Pasch rehearse for "Silent SKy."
Take a sneak peek of Theatre 21’s upcoming production.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 2, 2019

(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...

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...

Theatre 21 presents “As It Is In Heaven”

Theatre 21 presents “As It Is In Heaven”
Immerse yourself in 19th century Kentucky with Theatre 21’s first production of the semester.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Whoever thought time travel was impossible is sadly mistaken. In Theater 21’s production of “As It Is In Heaven,” the cast and crew take the audience back to 1830s Kentucky, where the religious fundamentalist Shaker community is,...

Spring 2019 theater preview

as it is in heaven / spring 2019 theatre preview / eleemosynary
Theatre director Zachary Bortot peels back the curtain on Theatre 21’s spring productions.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) January 29, 2019

Theatre 21 productions return this spring with plays that are intended to push audiences to contemplate the deeper messages behind the stories, all while highlighting the talents of the theatre department. This was evident last fall, as “The Boys Next Door” joyfully highlighted those in the intellectually...

Meet the student director of “Almost, Maine”

Meet the student director of “Almost, Maine”
Emily Delgado faces the tall task of directing Theatre 21’s fall production.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 3, 2018

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) From early in her life, junior theater major Emily Delgado has always been comfortable on stage. Since kindergarten, Delgado has actively participated in theater alongside classmates and friends, both as an actor and as a backstage crew...

Behind the scenes of Theatre 21’s “The Boys Next Door”

Photo by Yehju Park / THE CHIMES
Catch a glimpse of what goes on behind the curtain of theater productions.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 15, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. From the lighting of the stage to the ruffles of a character’s skirt to the songs played during a dance number, audiences hardly notice the nitty-gritty details of a theater production. Before the finished product of any production, many...

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...