Theater
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Jill Underwood ’93 remains committed to the art form of theater
Jill Underwood ‘93 said she went from acting in experimental theater productions in the basement of the Herrick Chapel to working in the largest and...
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New Works Festival celebrates student art and helps students grow
The New Works Festival celebrated young playwrights and creators at Occidental Feb. 25-26 at Keck Theater, according to Haowen Luo (junior), the student producer...
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“The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales” tells the real story of a young man killed in police custody
The theater department’s fall play, “The Many Deaths of Danny Rosales,” showcased themes of racism, police brutality and the United States justice system. The play, directed...
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“The Winter’s Tale” engages power and truth through performance
Occidental's theater department ran its production of William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" in Keck Theater April 14–15 and April 20–22. Wanlass Guest Artist Patricia McGregor directed the production....
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Occidental theater department debuts “Machinal” in Keck
Occidental's theater department ran their production of the feminist play "Machinal" Nov 9. through Nov. 11 in Keck Theater. Sarah Kozinn, assistant professor of theater, directed the...
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Sur les traces de Dinozord: A spectacle of dance, death and dreams
"Sur les traces de Dinozord," a spoken tale about Congolese artist Faustin Linyekula's home country's struggle to find peace, took place at the Roy...
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Living Mythologies highlights Queer, Trans and Intersex POC artists’ experiences
Living Mythologies is a performance art show founded on ceremony, relevance and healing. The show, which took place Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 in...
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Cast of spring musical “A Little Night Music” waltz throughout Keck Theater
The Occidental theater department brought audience members back in time to 1900s Sweden with the opening of the musical “A Little Night Music” by Stephen Sondheim...
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Native Voices presents the world premiere of “Fairly Traceable”
Lights illuminated a quaint stage to reveal a law-school library cluttered with leather-bound books and dimly-lit tables. A professor addressed the audience, breaking the...
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New play festival gives life to student plays with professional collaboration
The Occidental community usually arrives at Keck Theater expecting to see a finished play. The New Play Festival, however, provides audiences the opportunity to attend...
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“Defamation” sparks discussion on race, class and religion
Thorne Hall transformed into a 2012 Chicago courtroom Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. for the performance of the nationally-acclaimed play, “Defamation” by Todd Logan. For the past...
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The Vagina Monologues: A Show About Femmes
Fifteen femmes took the stage at Thorne Hall Feb. 10 to present "The Vagina Monologues: A Show About Femmes." The performers revealed brutal, provocative,...
