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-23 posts tagged "Theatre"
Alexander Daugherty | Monday, November 19, 2018
The commedia dell’arte is a traditional 16th century form of professional Italian theater characterized by sketches or scenarios that feature a small list of archetypal characters meant to instill the seriousness of certain lessons. Moliére’s “The Imaginary Invalid,” originally a late-1600s comedy-ballet, made use of these well-known characters. By the time Notre Dame’s Film, Television
Erin Grimes | Thursday, January 25, 2018
Saint Mary’s College will host “Extraordinary Women: A Musical Cabaret,” from April 5-7, stage director and associate professor of theater Mark Abram-Copenhaver said. “On Friday and Saturday, there will be an early and late show, with times to be decided,” he said. Abram-Copenhaver said the musical follows a musical revue style, revolving around a theme with songs
Ciara Hopkinson | Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Last week, the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival announced the lineup for its 2018 season. The festival will feature the professional company’s performances of “Othello” and the touring company’s performances of “The Merchant of Venice.” The festival also includes Shakespeare After Hours, an adults-only evening performance, and ShakeScenes, an all-ages performance, both of which are comprised of
Adam Ramos | Wednesday, October 11, 2017
“Measure for Measure,” written around the start of the 17th century, is widely considered to be one of William Shakespeare’s “problem plays.” Characterized by erratic shifts of tone between comedy and evocative psychological drama, Shakespeare’s problem plays are shrouded in ambiguity — making them some of his hardest to execute. For Actors From The London Stage, who
Gina Twardosz | Monday, August 28, 2017
Saint Mary’s has expanded its list of minors to make way for the start of something new: a musical theatre minor. Specialist in costume design Melissa Bialko said in an email that she proposed the idea for the minor — which requires 17 credit hours — to her colleagues after years of polling students and alumnae.
Caelin Miltko | Thursday, November 3, 2016
College undergraduates often look to the future with unbridled optimism, though the details of life after university can be murky. Pasquerilla East Musical Company’s latest production, “Merrily We Roll Along,” examines the dark side of post-graduate life and what happens when one compromises principles to make money. “Merrily We Roll Along” is a Stephen Sondheim musical
Alexandra Lowery | Thursday, April 14, 2016
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen will always be relevant. Two whole centuries after its initial publication in 1813, “Pride and Prejudice” endures as one of the greatest love stories ever written. In recent years, the classic novel can claim itself as the basis on which many love/hate rom-coms are built, the inspiration for a
Maura Monahan | Monday, November 2, 2015
A new website has its heart set on shining the lights of Broadway on theatre fans everywhere. In late October, Broadway producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley launched a new streaming website called BroadwayHD, which provides, after payment of subscription or rental fees, access to a library of filmed stage productions. While its selections
Kiera Johnsen | Wednesday, February 25, 2015
The Saint Mary’s College Theatre Program will perform the play “Gossamer” by novelist and Newberry Medal recipient Lois Lowry from Thursday to Sunday in the Little Theatre. The play follows a story of magical beings who create dreams. The loving and empathetic “littlest” dream-giver possesses a gossamer touch in giving dreams; however, the dream-giver struggles when sent to
Emilie Kefalas | Wednesday, November 19, 2014
I have always considered what Molière did for comedy equivalent to what Shakespeare did for the English language. One may discover parallels in the thematic elements of love, life and the mess between them through both playwrights’ portfolios, but what continues to intrigue me about Molière is his integrated wit for the pulse of