The School of Dramatic Arts has quite an undertaking this semester in the form of three very different Shakespeare plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Othello, and A Winter’s Tale. The first a comedy, the second a tragedy, and the third somewhere in between, these plays offer quite a range of the Poet’s work and life. Each play comes with its individual challenges and benefits, … [Read more...] about SDA Preview: The Shakespeares
Editor Blogs
An SDA Retrospective
The fall season for SDA was one filled with large projects and difficult plays. While there were moments in every show that worked and showed the kind of acting the School of Dramatic arts is teaching, the majority of shows struggled to capture and communicate a universal message. Men on Boats was a satire that did not know it, Amsterdam was performance art focused on … [Read more...] about An SDA Retrospective
Macarons vs Madeleines: France’s biggest mistake vs it’s most redeeming quality
Desserts cycle through phases of popularity but some, usually french, desserts have succeeded in breaking free from cyclic popularity in order to become established constants in American culture. For example, basic French pastries, like croissants and madeleines, have been coffee shop staples for years; so much so that a cafe without such pastries, at least in the US, would be … [Read more...] about Macarons vs Madeleines: France’s biggest mistake vs it’s most redeeming quality
Barbarians Review
The School of Dramatic Arts’ rendition of Gorky’s Barbarians was, on many levels, a failure. It is noteworthy that the play is not nearly Gorky’s best work to begin with, but even so, the production suffered form a myriad of other factors. The directorial vision for the show seemed confused, missing some key aspects of characters, and the actors struggled as a result. The … [Read more...] about Barbarians Review
Marriage Story
“Till death do us part…,” a common phrase for marriage that seems to lack meaning, since it leads to more couples abiding by a phrase like, “Till divorce do us part.” Marriage Story, is a new movie created to explore a marriage that comes to an end, and what happens in its aftermath. This modern day take on a controversial topic like divorce, leaves viewers impacted by the … [Read more...] about Marriage Story