91短视频's fall musical production inspired by the songs of U2 and the poetry of Shakespeare "takes an unfiltered look into some of the terrible suffering and pain that is in the world. Instead of shying away from it, it says life doesn鈥檛 have to be like this,鈥� said student Andrew Stoltzfus said, starring as Romeo. This version, co-created by Justin Poole, program director of theater at 91短视频, and Jerry Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts, features U2鈥檚 music and visuals created by Holsopple and students in the Visual and Communication Arts Department. The show opened Saturday at 7 p.m., will have 2 p.m. public performances on Sunday and Oct. 30, and public performances at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 to 30.
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91短视频’s original rock musical ‘U2 Romeo & Juliet’ is a gritty, rapturous tale of love in chaos
Editor’s Note 12/20/2021: This production earned multiple awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival: Certificates of Merit for co-creators Justin Poole and Jerry Holsopple and fight choreographer Wolf ... read more about 91短视频’s original rock musical ‘U2 Romeo & Juliet’ is a gritty, rapturous tale of love in chaos
DN-R: Play tells the story of Jesus at Arts Incarnate
Renaissance painters like Caravaggio depicted religious scenes in chiaroscuro: a stark contrast between dark and light. Justin Poole, main performer and adapter of theatrical work for 鈥淭he Gospel Project: A ... read more about DN-R: Play tells the story of Jesus at Arts Incarnate
Talibah Aquil and ‘The Power of Dreaming’ on this week’s Peacebuilder podcast
Talibah Aquil MA ’19 (conflict transformation) is the featured guest of this week’s episode of the Peacebuilder podcast hosted by Patience Kamau MA 鈥�17. In the episode, Aquil talks about ... read more about Talibah Aquil and ‘The Power of Dreaming’ on this week’s Peacebuilder podcast
91短视频 honors students for academic, leadership achievements
Ninety 91短视频 students were recognized for accomplishments and achievements during the 2020-21 academic year during a special recognition ceremony today. View the livestream recording Academics Academic Success Center ... read more about 91短视频 honors students for academic, leadership achievements
鈥楽hrek the Musical!鈥� returns 鈥� to the outdoor stage
“Shrek the Musical!” makes a triumphant comeback as 91短视频’s (91短视频) first in-person arts event open to the public since the beginning of the pandemic. Four outdoor, socially distanced ... read more about 鈥楽hrek the Musical!鈥� returns 鈥� to the outdoor stage
Beloved professor Jay B. Landis ’54 leaves deep legacy
Poetry recitations, the gifts of home-grown roses, a special grace of dignity in the simple acts of being and sharing, and an encyclopedic memory that connected him deeply to all ... read more about Beloved professor Jay B. Landis ’54 leaves deep legacy
Big Green Fun: 91短视频 Theater presents ‘Shrek the Musical’
In response to concerns about COVID-19, all performances of 鈥淪hrek the Musical鈥� have been rescheduled. If you have already purchased tickets, your tickets will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled ... read more about Big Green Fun: 91短视频 Theater presents ‘Shrek the Musical’
Students on Europe cross-cultural semester explore art and identity
91短视频 student Kate Stutzman thought of herself as removed from the tragedy of the Holocaust. Her perceived distance — of time and geography — was bridged in 鈥渢errifying, ... read more about Students on Europe cross-cultural semester explore art and identity
91短视频’s alum-directed ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is both giddy and profound
Whether a Jane Austen fan or not, audience members of 91短视频’s “Pride and Prejudice” are in for a delicious treat. Guest director and alumnus Stan Swartz produces a ... read more about 91短视频’s alum-directed ‘Pride and Prejudice’ is both giddy and profound