‘Lucid’ and ‘Blood and Water’ raise questions about how we behave
UPDATED 4/26 at 10:30 a.m. Every year, some of the most talented theatrical minds at Brandeis create personalized performances to explore issues important to them and the potential of theater. “Blood and Water” and “Lucid” demonstrate the power of student theater to push beyond the traditional techniques which define so much of American theater and […]
‘And Then There Were None’ provides engaging take on period piece
The UTC’s “And Then There Were None” has shown, despite its limited run, the talent of its creative team to create engaging and socially conscious theater despite community concern over the show’s racist history and insensitive content. Many of those involved in the show seem to have concluded that the creative team was handed a […]
‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a comedic hit despite dramatic stumbles
“Beauty and the Beast,” the newest show from Brandeis’ Undergraduate Theater Collective (UTC) hits all the high notes of the upbeat musical it seeks to be. The show is the UTC’s open-cast show, which denies no actor entry, and it is a remarkable testament to either Brandeis students’ natural acting ability or director Maia Cataldo’s […]
Rose Art Museum opens spring semester exhibits
The Rose Art Museum opened three new exhibitions this Thursday as it transitioned between semesters. The new exhibits emphasize diversity and unconventionality in art and education. The exhibits are “Tenderheaded” by Jennifer Packer, “Praying for Time” curated by the director of the Rose, Luis Croquer, and “Blueprint for Counter Education” organized by museum assistant curator […]
Circle UP! teaches about education inequality
As part of ’DEIS Impact, the Creativity, the Arts, and Social Transformation Program (CAST) brought youth Boston theater group “Youth Underground” to Brandeis on Monday, Feb. 5, to perform “Circle UP!,” a show about inequality in the American school system. An underappreciated part of ’DEIS Impact, “Circle UP!” follows nine members of an improv group […]
Boston entertainment to distract and divert
As we settle into the routine of second semester, you may be looking for something to break up the grind. Here’s some recommendations of where to go in Boston: Phantom of the Disco: Heart and Dagger Productions are staging a show loosely inspired by the classic “Phantom” story. It follows a company retelling of the […]
‘Quickies’ bring out the best in student theater
This year’s “Quickies” were a wonderful reminder of theater’s potential power to create entertainment. The “Quickies” are a series of short theatrical productions, which the Undergraduate Theatre Collective (UTC) stages every year. Each is created individually and given only three days to rehearse. As a result, the show became an example of excellent “student theater.” […]
Boston arts entertainment guide
Following up on last week’s article, we come to you with another list of recommendations for exploring the Boston art scene. If you’re having trouble deciding what to do this week, look to these recommendations to help you decide. Shear Madness: There are numerous comedy shows in Boston popular enough to merit an indefinite stay. […]
Slam poetry touches audiences at Chum’s through a lens of interesting topics
Brandeis’ slam poetry team Poetic Justice held their “final slam” Friday, Jan. 19 at Cholmondeley’s Coffee House to determine who would be a part of Brandeis’ official slam team this year. The night was full of emotions, friendship and poetry, a fitting end to this year’s slam season. The final slam was organized by former […]
Joe Bradley addresses Brandeis
Joe Bradley, one of the artists featured at The Rose Art Museum, draws this season of exhibitions to a close with a talk about his work and career Thursday, Jan. 25. Bradley is a celebrated New York-based artist known for his abstract art, which has sold for upwards of a million dollars. The Rose Art […]
A guide to Boston arts events
We all know Boston is a center of artistic expression. However, with so many options, it can be difficult to choose what to do and where to go. To help solve that dilemma, we’re bringing you a selection of some of the best arts events and exhibits in the next week. Shakespeare in Love: The […]
UTC’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ makes for a lighthearted fairy tale with great execution
The Undergraduate Theater Collective’s (UTC) new production of “Once Upon a Mattress” is a fun, heartwarming tale of love lifted into sentimentality by boisterous musical numbers and conscious comedy. “Once Upon” is an adaptation of the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” following a dainty princess’ trials to prove herself a suitable match […]
UTC’s ‘The Sparrow,’ ambitious and lighthearted
“The Sparrow,” the newest play from Brandeis’ Undergraduate Theater Collective (UTC), is an ambitious show, relying on abstract dance scenes to tell its story. In its production, the UTC embraces the traditional aspects of the show while falling somewhat shorter on the potential of the material’s more abstract scenes. The show tells the story of […]
Hold Thy Peace reinvents Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
With its captivating production of “Hamlet,” Brandeis’ Shakespeare troupe Hold Thy Peace has reinvented a classic show to create a meaningful and eerie performance. The show takes a novel approach to “Hamlet,” shaking up the moral alignment of the characters by casting Hamlet Sr. as a domestic abuser and his murderer Claudius as the (at […]
‘Fefu and Her Friends’ explores complex emotions and relationships between women
Brandeis’ newest production, “Fefu and Her Friends,” serves as an example of how powerful realist drama can be with its emotional portrayal of women’s lives. The 1977 play, written by María Irene Fornés follows the titular characters through a day they spend rehearsing for a presentation they will be giving to help raise money for […]
