Performance poetry

producer’s typecasting. On the set, the furniture and decorations accurately corresponded to the setting of the play. The lighting designer, Michael Gend, did a superb job of keeping the appropriate amount of light during specific parts of the performance. As for the costumes, the costume designer, Eileen Gizienski, properly depicted the apparel for a wealthy family during the 1920s. The acting was a inferior attempt to keep the crowd immersed. Typecasting for the play correctly illustrated each…

concluding the first day of TAG CDMX, a three day interdisciplinary festival that invites innovators from the realms of music, movies, design, culinary arts, and technology to discuss their creative process through various conferences, workshops, and performances. Earlier that evening inside the same stone Auditorio Nacional, director Spike Jonze had given a conference on “breaking the mold” in independent…

Born in the Bronx, New York City on July 24, 1969, in a Puerto Rican household Jennifer was searching for her big role that would make her a household name. According to biography.com, Jennifer danced on In Living Color, however, that did not ensue her a hit role. It was not until 1997 her big role came in the iconic movie, Selena. In an interview with the Today Show Jennifer says emotionally, “ it was a great thing for her to be my mentor in a way and for her to teach me so much about, yes…

On Tuesday April 25th, I attended a Bakersfield Jazz Workshop concert at The Mark. The group’s name that performed that night was J.T. Butler and Friends. The men who performed in the group that night were Steve Eisen, John Calo, J.T. Butler, Paul, Daniel Lopez, Doug Davis, and Rick Lincoln. Steve played the trumpet, John played the saxophone, J.T. Butler played the guitar along with Paul, Daniel Lopez played the drums, Doug Davis played the keyboard, and Rick Lincoln played the bass. The style…

Many cultures have a history of story-telling or folklore, and many times during special occasions, holidays, seasonal observances people performed these stories in a play for the community. It takes a special type of artistry to direct a play, organizing, and developing many parts into one smooth story, so the audience will become infused in the play. Cultures like Japan, Greek, Aboriginal Australians, and most Native American cultures all practice special ceremonies, where ancient beliefs, and…

period and location, 19th century Russia, very unique for a musical. Overall, these are the reasons why I decided to see the show, and I was happily surprised with the performance I witnessed. By far, “The Great Comet of 1812” was the most immersive show that I’ve ever been too. This greatly differentiated from any other performance I’ve ever attended. First of all, when I first walked into the theatre, there were chandeliers and red velvet curtains hung all the way up to the mezzanine. Also,…

fancy with red seats and the walls painted with a golden enchanted cream color. It was a magnificent sight but I could not help but notice 3 longs strings hanging. There was two in the middle of the hall and one over the orchestra during the whole performance, to this day I could not figure out the reason for those three…

Shake & Stir’s 2015 production of Tag successfully integrates the audience through a curated selection of dramatic elements and acting and directorial choices. It effectively highlights the risks of relying on the Internet for self-esteem, but fails to investigate further and, overall, provides merely a skin-deep theatrical analysis of the psychology behind both the victims and the bullies. The play is fast and funny, but – perhaps because of its brief duration – fails to deliver a sufficient…

The performance at the American Players Theatre portrays the racist theme well through the emotionally based acting, which makes the racist ideals portrayed by the characters appear believable. An example of the racist theme occurs near the end of the play when…

just for music majors or minors. There are many opportunities for the campus community to take part in the benefits of music through lessons, ensembles and performances. For those that enjoy music but do not sing or play an instrument themselves, Luke Carlson, assistant professor of music, said there are a variety of concerts and performances every semester they can attend. “Some of the audience members we get are family members,” Carlson said, “but we also have students, faculty members, and…