Sexuality and relationships are explored in alternating time periods – the 1950s and the present day – in “The Pride.” The play, premiering July 27 at the McCadden Place Theatre in Hollywood, is the first production by My Big Fat Queer Theatre Company. The company, founded in June by director and UCLA theater alumnus Charles […]
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Alumna brings female protagonist to forefront in modern adaptation of Greek myth
“Eurydice” twists the classic tragedy of Orpheus by giving its neglected female protagonist a voice. Although the original myth follows the Greek hero’s quest to the land of the dead to rescue his muse Eurydice, this modern adaptation reunites Eurydice with her deceased father. The play, told from Eurydice’s perspective, reaches its climax when she […]
Concert review: Harry Styles at The Forum
Four words were enough to send Harry Styles fans into a fevered fit of ear-splitting screams, desperate wails and guttural sobs at The Forum on Friday night: “Good evening, Los Angeles.” Actually, any words the English heartthrob spoke – or sang – elicited hysterics from the crowd at the penultimate show of his debut tour […]
Theater review: ‘On Your Feet!’
Gloria Estefan’s latest musical venture possessed colorful Latin flare that radiated beyond the proscenium stage. The ’90s Latin pop singer’s hit songs like “Turn the Beat Around” made their way to Pantages Theatre’s stage during Tuesday evening’s red carpet premiere. “On Your Feet!” recounts Estefan’s rise to fame, and sets it to the score of […]
Alumna’s deeply personal artwork plays with themes of sexuality, feminism
Hiejin Yoo felt compelled to wear a bra every day when she grew up in the relatively conservative culture of South Korea. Now living in the United States, she notices women feel more freedom to decide whether they wear a bra or not. The conversation surrounding bras played a part in inspiring the UCLA alumna […]
Alumnus looks to expand portrayals of drag with new short film
Drag and “30 Rock” blend to create “The Cocoa Fondue Show.” Inspired by the high profile drag queens on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” alumnus Andrew Arnold’s short film follows fictional starlet Cocoa Fondue as she sets out to create her own variety show. The short film will premiere July 16 at the New York Television Festival […]
DESMA student wins Miss Korea USA pageant rocking design from fellow Bruin
Lily Chaeyoun Kim never considered participating in a pageant until she was approached by a Korean designer at a hair salon in October. The designer happened to be sitting next to Kim at the salon and asked her to model for her in Los Angeles Fashion Week. Kim, a rising third-year design media arts student, […]