Theater
Culture
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...
Culture
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...
Culture
“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...
Culture
“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....
Culture
Acclaimed hip-hop theater fusion ensemble, “Universes,” takes the stage in Thorne
Just shy of 7:30 p.m.Friday, Feb. 3, four microphones stood against a fuchsia backdrop in Thorne Hall, patiently awaiting their respective storytellers to join...
Culture
“If It Happened to You” brings student stories to life
From doing splits to playing the ukulele to passing out homemade cookies, the auditions for Occidental Theater's storytelling extravaganza “If It Happened to You,"...
Culture
“Intimate Apparel” speaks to modern audiences
Selections from Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” played overhead, abuzz with lively chitchat from excited guests, Keck theater was transformed into a platform of empowerment, ready to...
Culture
Ms. Lauryn Hill returns to the stage after her long-term hiatus
It is Thursday night and Los Angeles’s Greek Theatre is abuzz. Concertgoers munch on fries and nurse glasses of wine in their outdoor seats,...
Culture
In conversation with Aleshea Harris
On Sept. 8, Aleshea Harris, playwright, actor, and spoken word poet, shared her performative art piece "What to Send Up When it Goes Down"...
Arts & Entertainment
Glee Club and Pacific Opera Project collaboration provides new opportunities for Occidental Music
The Occidental College Glee Club dove headfirst into this semester by putting on a full operatic production in conjunction with the local company, the...
Arts & Entertainment
‘Dry Land’ reveals reality of adolescence
A dim blue light shines on a mildewy floor, focusing on a single drain. The sounds of splashing and shrieks of children fill the...
Soccer
Keck Kickers crush intramural competition
Maybe they are destined for greatness, or maybe they are just an intramural team. Regardless, the Keck Kickers have become one of the most...
