Friday, April 19, 1996 By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff In a tiny Welsh village, during the hottest month of the year, the passions of a stifled Victorian household are about to be unleashed. The Davies receive a visit from the estranged owner of their estate, and the paternal figure of the family, Professor Alexander […]
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Workshop hopes to hit right note
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Excess, drama to mark presentations of Puccini, Rossini masterpiecesBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor Prepare for a surplus of drama, intrigue, tragedy and comedy this weekend when two great Italian composers heap on passionate emotions  opera style. "In 1996 we need a little excess in our lives," says John Hall, […]
Literature for life 101
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 This weekend’s ‘Festival of Books’ offers different perspectives, discussions and an enthusiastic appreciation of the written word. By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff If reading is fundamental, then visiting UCLA this weekend should be required by law. The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books celebrates reading with a weekend of […]
‘Celtic Pride’ dissects sports world, fans
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Wayans, Aykroyd, Stern take humor to the kidnapping comedyBy Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff In what the former calls a "commentary on fandom in America," Daniel Stern and Dan Aykroyd play two over-zealous Celtic fans who end up kidnapping their opposition’s star player. When Stern, Aykroyd and "Celtic Pride’s" kidnapee […]
East West Players celebrate 30 years of theater
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Troupe marks anniversary with ceremony, moveBy Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Contributor Most theater companies come and go like a flash of lightning. But the East West Players have escaped that trap. They’ve grown and prospered, and after 30 years, they’re still going strong. On Saturday the theater group is having a […]
The Goops bridge punk gap between U.S. coasts
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Nisha Gopalan Daily Bruin Contributor Given the innumerable punk-pop bands emerging out of the New York scene, one wonders what makes The Goops so special. For one thing, The Goops stood out enough to attract major label interest. They just released their debut, entitled "Lucky," on Reprise after a stint […]
Jerrick’s talk show takes a new turn
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Mike Jerrick is a TV junkie. He watches CNN, is an avid sports fan and even has his own talk show. "There aren’t too many other professions that give you that adrenaline rush when you’re on the air," he says. "The excitement of it every […]