Korean Cultural Night explores the ‘American Dream’

Thursday, May 16, 1996 Event arrives at Ackerman this Saturday eveningBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Beating drums, pre-Buddhist dances, songs and Ondal the fool. This is the stuff of which Korean American dreams are made. The American dream is this year’s theme for Korean Cultural Night, which takes place this Saturday at 7 p.m. […]

Couple’s ‘Luminarias’ sheds light on culture

Thursday, May 16, 1996 Husband/wife team creates Latino theater productionBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA professor Jose Luis Valenzuela struggled with ideas regarding "Luminarias," the new play he is directing. Many nights were given to pondering decisions about the production rather than to peaceful slumber. He received important guidance from the playwright, the […]

Spring Concert highlights achievements in World

Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Students dance to faculty direction in weekend’s eventBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor Wrinkly, earth-colored dresses swirl about the dancers’ ankles with the subdued grace that triumphs in a concentration camp. When asked about the costumes worn in the UCLA Dance Company’s 31st Annual Spring Concert, choreographer Victoria Marks replies with […]

‘Godspell’ performance presents a piece of music

Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Musical Theater Workshop stages ’70s work this weekend at Schoenberg HallBy Colette Jue Daily Bruin Contributor Don’t be put off by the title. The musical "Godspell" promises to offer something for everyone. "The one thing about this musical is that I think it has many different levels," performer Karen Ann Daniels […]

Industrial trailblazer Ministry makes path for Paladium

Wednesday, May 15, 1996 Natural disasters, paranormal activity haunt ‘Filth Pig’ recording processBy John Sabatini Daily Bruin Contributor In recent years, few extreme bands have been so thoroughly revered as industrimetal icon Ministry. In the decade following the band’s 1983 formation, Ministry tirelessly blazed new trails in modern music, ultimately earning a reputation as a […]

As different as night and day

Wednesday, May 15, 1996 The Theater Department presents ‘The Possessed,’ an adaptation of Dostoevsky’s tale of anarchists in nineteenth century Russia, and ‘Stage Door,’ a lighthearted romp about 1930s theater, on alternating evenings. MFA students take roles in both, turning 180 degrees from one night to the next.By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff UCLA […]

Making it look easy…

Tuesday, May 14, 1996 Anthony Hopkins is one of film’s most accomplished actors, an Oscar favorite, and a knight. Today at UCLA he accepts the Spencer Tracy Award, adding another honor to his lengthy list.Despite an already impressive career as a stage actor, Anthony Hopkins still had a lot to learn about performance when he […]