Author Archives: Kristine Fetalco

If an artist uses declassified government documents in a protest work of art, is that artist intervening in governmental matters or using collaborating materials?

The first time I came to dine at Tuk Tuk, I almost drove right past it.

Looking at Meghan Pleticha in her red and black flowing dress, you wouldn’t guess that she used to sport cuffed low-riding stretch jeans, little boys’ shirts, and Chucks when she first came to campus four years ago.

On the morning of Sept. 25, a clown carrying a bottle of Jack Daniels ran through campus, screaming that he was being chased by the Burger King. Later that afternoon, two clowns carried a coffin from North Campus to South Campus in what appeared to be a procession for Ronald McDonald on its way to […]

With elaborate Chinese costumes and intricate hairstyles adorned with beads soaked in color and faces painted to perfection, the artists about to perform could easily be mistaken for life-size ceramic dolls. But the singers, actors and dancers on stage are actually part of “The Peony Pavilion,” a love story hailing from the East that could […]

As incoming freshmen, Kim Weisberg and Emika Abe knew how difficult it was to get into professional theater. Four years and many internships later, they’re well on their way. “An internship is essential. It helps students get familiar with how the industry works,” said Bill Ward, chair of the theater department and internship coordinator. “We […]

For many people, summer vacation in Southern California means frolicking at the beach and diving into the ocean. But at UCLA, artists from Asia and the United States engage in a different kind of immersion. This Friday at the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater will mark the final performance of a summer’s worth of artistic creation […]