Teatro Revolver’s production, “Circuses without Bread,” features a giant, a hairy woman and a spoof of “American Idol.” Oh, and it also grapples with themes of racism, feminism and homosexuality. If all this sounds like an intense hodgepodge of theatrical interests, fear not. Teatro Revolver promises an evening of physical, interactive entertainment with a message. […]
Author Archives: Fay Gordon
Selling a name for themselves
“It’s a market.” Christian Barillas is not summing up Wall Street, but defining the reality of the entertainment industry. With graduation fast approaching, his class of MFA theater students is quickly realizing that marketing ability is just as important as talent in an actor’s path to success. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television […]
Late bloomer
After watching a stunning dance performance, most people have a brief desire to be like the superhuman dancers they just saw on stage. Quickly after this thought comes a list of excuses, such as age and inexperience, silencing these desires. Fortunately for the dance world, Emio Greco ignored these excuses. After growing up in Italy, […]
Don Quixote marathon celebrates publication
In the opening of “Don Quixote,” the main character doesn’t sleep, but reads so much he eventually goes mad. In Powell Library today and on Thursday, Miguel de Cervantes enthusiasts will imitate art as they attempt a marathon reading of “Don Quixote.” In the latest of many UCLA marathon events, Spanish graduate students and Powell […]
Art “˜master’ to give lecture
Most people probably look at Vaseline and think it’s a nice way to say petroleum jelly. But Matthew Barney might look at Vaseline and think it’s an excellent symbol for his films. Vaseline is just one of the many random elements in Barney’s famous “Cremaster” films. And while average film audiences might not recognize him, […]
Alumni launch original musical
“What was the last project you’ve worked on without a UCLA theater person?” actor Mark Pellner asked during a rehearsal for “Radio Show.” “I don’t think ever. You always get your job through somebody (you know at UCLA),” fellow actor Mike Peebler replied. “Radio Show” is an original musical written by UCLA theater MFA graduates […]
Southern drama bursts on stage
It’s Valentine’s night at Macgowan Hall. Sitting in the stands, amid scattered candy Sweethearts and red lollipops, a couple of third-year theater students sing love songs. In Italian. No, this romantic moment has nothing to do with the Hallmark holiday, but it is indeed a scene of passion. On this night, and every night for […]