Performing arts

This year’s Contemporary Choreographers production was a huge success. The conservatory did a beautiful job, the lighting and stage crew, the dancers, the rehearsal directors, and of course, the dancers. Point Park was lucky to have choreographers David Norsworthy and James Gregg create new works on the students, as well as Stephanie Martinez and Helen Simoneau set their previous works on the dancers. After seeing the show twice, as well as being a cast member of Pink Mist by James Gregg, it is…

Space observation: Play- Beautiful written by Douglas McGrath Two of my friends and I who are juniors at Whitworth University just started a theatre company called ‘’dream big.’’ The company would be producing its first theatre production this year. We have decided the play would be Beautiful was written by Douglas McGrath it is a musical play involving twenty-four cast. We were working on our budget, and space we discovered Cowles Auditorium is the perfect place for this play. I came over…

Over this week I attended a mishmash of performances. They ranged from good to mixed to awful. Let's start with the good: a fun, entertaining performance of Le Corsaire from ABT. This season at ABT the principal women have been falling like flies due to injury (currently, Isabella Boylston, Veronika Part, Gillian Murphy and Maria Kochetkova are on the DL list). What this has meant is lots of opportunities for soloists, and the 6/8 performance showcased the talents both of veteran soloist Sarah…

I attended the Golden State Women’s Choir Competition at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church on March 4th, 2017. There, I watched the Advanced Treble Choir from Marin High School perform, directed by Stevie Greenwell. I enjoyed the concert very much. The songs selected were all very different. “Selene’s Boat” was very soft and the choir stayed very still throughout the song. “Ave Maris Stella” was a required piece, but the choir did it well. They performed it at a slow tempo, and sang the…

On Friday December the 16th, my friend diego and I went to a holiday concert in Greensboro. To be more specific, it was the Fox 8 Holiday concert, being played at the Greensboro LJVM Coliseum. The Band performing, is the Winston-Salem Symphony. This concert was held, to help feed the hungry and homeless. The Triad used to be number one in hunger in the nation, but this concert and countless other charities and efforts have helped to bring the number of homeless and hungry down drastically. This…

Big Events for Conterm and Montreal’s Music Festivals Normally, you attend a music festival or concert at a coliseum complete with balcony seats and a full stage with humongous monitors so everyone can see the artists performing. But what about an outdoors concert where there isn’t a roof or balcony seating? Summer concerts are great for people who want to party outside, however, musicians still must have a stage set up for their equipment, background, backup singers, and dancers but how is…

During spring break, on the days of April 5th-10th I took a vacation trip to Panama City Beach. While I was there I had the opportunity of going to two concerts, one of which was pop. They were extremely entertaining and informative. I would tell anyone who has the opportunity to partake in such activities to take the chance so they would not have to regret not going later. During the Pop concert, while listening to the singers and the band play, you can tell that they played with how the…

Political Theatre Theatre isn’t just a form of art, but can also be used to communicate. It could represent the possibilities and help people see what’s really going on in the world. For over a hundred years, political theatre has been able to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. The stage has always existed as a place where political problems can be analyzed. The most satisfying part of theater is when it makes you think and has people expressing their thoughts…

September 1, 2017 and is “Soaking the Nation” with foam; and creating a new generation of concert entertainment. Hitting the road in 2017, Summerfoam takes you on a journey through a breathtaking adventure. From true concert sound to a state-of-the-art light show you leave drenched in foam! Riding on the Sudzzz Tour is DJ Thriller Musical Genius, an Iowa based mobile DJ providing premium entertainment since 2009; and has been the leading choice among schools, weddings and private parties. DJ…

today. Four main noh troupes were established during this era, receiving sponsorship from shrines and temples. It was during the Tokugawa Period (1603-1867) that Noh became even more standardized when the shogunate made it the official ceremonial art and issued regulations for its governance. Furthermore, tradition was emphasized instead of innovation. A fifth troupe was also added during this time. This would make five main noh troupes that are still performed till this day. Structured around…