The tech crew lacked the time, money and supplies to construct the barricade for the “Les Misérables” set design, so the crew members formed one made up of people. While this year’s upcoming “24-Hour Musical” production still lies under wraps, third-year political science student Ariana Garcia reminisces on last year’s performance of “Les Misérables.” “(’24-Hour […]
Category Archives: Theater & Fine Arts
Alumna aims to choreograph change through honoring hip-hop culture
Five-year-old Jackie Oka discovered the secret to achieving elementary school fame. Stepping on the talent show stage to perform for the first time, Oka broke out into dance to Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did it Again,” imitating hip shaking and twirls straight from the choreography in the music video. She was then known by the […]
UCLA alumna blends past and present with monochromatic set design
The set of “Altman’s Last Stand” looks like a mess at first glance: a hodgepodge of chairs, rugs, lamps, books, picture frames and ukuleles seemingly placed without a second thought. In reality, each antique item was carefully constructed to reflect the scattered memories of a man with 90 years of experiences. Yee Eun Nam, a […]
WACSmash allows dancers to showcase individuality
WACSmash, an annual dance showcase held at the Kaufman Hall Dance Theater, will feature interdisciplinary dance works highlighting the UCLA dance community this weekend. Daily Bruin A&E features three fourth-year students who discuss the role of dance both in the show and in students’ daily lives. Nikki Friedman Producing a WACSmash show has been on […]
Science intersects with art in experimental illustrator’s work
Amisha Gadani has made a career of blending science and art, from creating a dress that inflates like a pufferfish to illustrating birds without beaks Gadani, an independent illustrator who is on the temporary staff for the UCLA Institute of Society and Genetics, will run a drawing workshop that emphasizes how art is a communication […]
Professor bonds biochemistry and the humanities together in class
About 10 years ago biochemistry professor Albert Courey put on sunglasses and a backwards hat and rapped “The Rhyme of the Ribozyme,” a verse written by Dennis Kuo, an alumnus who took Courey’s class on DNA and RNA biochemistry. “If the students have to think about how to express a scientific fact in an artistic […]
Backstage Bruins: Student stage manager finds pivotal role away from spotlight
Kristin Hwang is a stage manager and a mother of 20. She comes across as a stern mother, commanding her cast and stage crew children from a gallery high up in the theater. She puts them in their places with a turn, a look and a smile. Hwang said once she has already established her […]