Author Archives: Courtney Powell

When one hears the term “after-school activity,” one doesn’t typically think of long practices in an abandoned parking lot, memorizing complicated, lengthy routines, or performing in front of crowds numbering in the thousands.

“Headshots” gives new meaning to the word “head-cases.” The show follows 10 individuals with 10 very different pasts who enter into a photographer’s studio in Los Angeles with the hopes of getting their headshots taken. However before any of them can even strike a pose though, their life stories begin to spill out of them […]

While UCLA has a prestigious theater program and several Shakespeare performance groups on campus, it can be hard for non-theater students who don’t revel in Shakespeare to find their theatrical niche. Bruin Live Theater Company aims to provide that dramatic outlet for students looking to think outside the box. “We can do productions of student-written […]

Housed on the small street of Lillian Way, away from the high prices in Beverly Hills and the bright lights of West Hollywood, the Elephant Theatre Company is flying under the radar with a piece of theater gold.

According to UCLA alumnus Ron Marasco, inspiration is not found studying at an old desk behind closed doors. It’s found in the everyday experiences and activities that occur outside the didactic realm.

Being a college student during Halloween can be tough. Gone are the days of trick-or-treating, and finding an original costume and partying can become routine to many students.