Thursday, February 6, 1997 THEATER: Play about relationships frightens, enlightens audiencesBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Whether around a campfire or huddled in sleeping bags, people come together in the dark with anticipation and excitement, because everybody loves a good ghost story. Tonight "Life Beneath the Roses," an adult ghost story, opens in the darkness […]
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KLR Trio twists the traditional
Thursday, February 6, 1997 MUSIC: Performance will feature blend of jazz, classical harmoniesBy Jessica Yorke Daily Bruin Contributor After more than 20 years of marriage, the music of love is still in the air for musicians Jamie Larendo and Sharon Robinson. Their harmonious romance is played out both behind the scenes and on concert-hall stages […]
Setting the stage for success
Wednesday, February 5, 1997 The annual Carol Burnett Awards are a gateway to the world of professional musical theater for many UCLA performers.By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The story behind the Carol Burnett Awards is somewhat of a legend among aspiring performers. According to John Hall, a professor who directs the show and competition, […]
Dialogue brought to life by gestures in Deaf West Theater’s ‘Saint Joan’
Wednesday, February 5, 1997 THEATER: Sign language, spoken words give hearing audiences Shaw in stereoBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor At first, a conversation with actors Ed Waterstreet and Linda Bove seems a little awkward, given that they communicate through sign language with a voice interpreter. But soon the barriers dissolve and it’s easy to […]
New face in Hollywood gives tips for success
Wednesday, February 5, 1997 FILM: Australian writer and first-time director makes it big after only being in L.A. for 6 weeksBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Hollywood is filled with struggling artists. From aspiring actors to unemployed directors, it seems like everyone needs to pay their dues by surviving odd jobs and ignorant executives before […]
Soundbites
Wednesday, February 5, 1997 Built to Spill "Perfect from Now On" (Warner Brothers) Pop songs work  especially for the latter half of 1996 and the new year. In fact, they have always been a safe commercial bet for the past two decades. But do they still work when they are over eight minutes long? […]
‘Star Wars’ exploits the blockbuster trend it started with latest comeback
Tuesday, February 4, 1997 FILM: With age and some knowledge of filmmaking ‘Star Wars’ doesn’t seem the divine feat of yesteryearBrandon Wilson Let’s go see ‘Star Wars,’" my father said. I frowned. I was 6 years old and summer ’76, though it seemed like an eternity to me, was half over. You see, unlike most […]