‘Urinetown’ leaves audience laughing
The home of the American musical is New York City’s Times Square, where pedestrians can make a 360-degree spin and be staring at advertisements no matter where they look.
Adagio showcases innovative routines
Brandeis’ Adagio Dance Company showcased its multifaceted talent in the Levin Ballroom Thursday night at its “Keep Calm and Dance On” dance exposition.
‘Martyr’ leaves audience in silent awe
Marius von Mayenburg’s “Martyr” is not for the weak-hearted. Following one boy’s tempestuous journey into the depths of Christian fundamentalism, the show evaluates the more antiquated beliefs in monotheistic faith and contemporary religious extremism we see in today’s society.
Interview Column: Caitlin Crane-Moscowitz '20
This week, justArts spoke with Caitlin Crane-Moscowitz ’20, who played Hope Cladwell in Tympanium Euphorium’s production of “Urinetown” this past weekend. justArts: How did you react when you found out you had gotten one of the lead parts in the show? Caitlin Crane-Moscowitz: It’s kind of a funny story.
Cast shines in ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’
“Justice delivered without dispassion is always in danger of not being justice.” I was reminded of this quote from “The Hateful Eight” (2015) throughout the Hillel Theater Group’s performance of Sherman Segel’s adaptation of “12 Angry Men,” titled “12 Angry Jurors.” In this story, penned by Reginald Rose, jurors must decide whether to send a suspected 19-year-old to the electric chair for the alleged murder of his father.
Artist discusses merits of multimedia works
As they walked into a tucked-away classroom in Goldman-Schwartz on Wednesday, students could have been forgiven for needing a moment to blink and double-take.
Panel gives insight into modern music
Due to changing technology, the music industry has undergone a drastic, seemingly irrevocable change within the past twenty years.
Interview Column: Gabe Walker '19
This week, justArts spoke with Gabe Walker ’19, who is directing Tympanium Euphorium’s production of “Urinetown,” which will be performed this weekend. justArts: Is this your first time directing? Gabe Walker: It is not.
Cast slays in ‘She Kills Monsters’
“She Kills Monsters” presented by Brandeis Ensemble Theater, details twenty-something high school English teacher Agnes’s (Joanna Murphy ’17) quest to unearth more about her late sister Tilly (Jessica Kinsley ’20) through Tilly’s favorite game,“Dungeons and Dragons.” Riddled with epic fight scenes and mythical creatures — some of the scariest being high school cheerleaders — the play handles its themes such as the sister-sister dynamic sensitively, highlighting the sentiments felt but never expressed outright. The cast was able to convey the narrative without overacting or relying on elaborate production values such as crazy sets or props.
Interview Column: Rafi Diamond '18
This week, justArts spoke with Rafi Diamond ’18, who is directing “12 Angry Jurors,” to be put on by Hillel Theater Group this upcoming weekend.
‘Handmaiden’ driven by complex characters
In English-speaking countries, South Korean director Park Chan-Wook’s latest film is called “The Handmaiden.” In Korea, it’s called “Agassi,” which is a polite term for a young woman, often translated as “lady.” The Korean title captures much more of what Park’s latest masterpiece is really about: femininity, etiquette, tenderness and its absence.
Panelists discuss themes of ‘Martyr’
Marius von Mayenburg’s play “Martyr” unearths troubling ideas regarding religious extremism and its roots through the story of one young German teen’s enchantment with religious fundamentalism in relation to the mundane teenage experience.
Bedford previews show at Venice Biennale
An old friend arrived on the Brandeis campus on Friday: Chris Bedford, the former director of the Rose Art Museum, and current Wagner Wallace Director of the Baltimore Art Museum.
Comedians struggle with Fall Fest crowd
Here’s a challenge: how do you make a crowd of parents out with their college-aged kids laugh at a stand-up show? Who’s going to crack up at a raunchy sex joke when their parents are sitting next to them?
Performance groups dazzle at fall showcase
Brandeis is known for its array of performing groups, from dance to music to comedy. However, while many students probably have a friend or two within some of these groups, there are many amazing performing troupes on campus that do not get enough recognition.
‘Inferno’ goes down in flames
“Inferno,” the third installment of the “Robert Langdon” trilogy, succeeding “The Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons,” was released last Friday.
Interview Column: Rachel Josselsohn '17
This week, justArts spoke with Rachel Josselsohn ’17, who is directing Brandeis Ensemble Theater’s “She Kills Monsters,” to be performed at Brandeis this weekend. justArts: Without giving away any spoilers, can you tell me a little bit about the plot and premise of the play? Rachel Josselsohn: [It’s] a really interesting show.
Dramatic play touches on love and relationships
The floor of the Laurie Theater, in Spingold Theater Center, is covered in a dark yellow sand. Pillars rise from it, shrouded in eerie light.
Interview Column: Rebecca Bradshaw
This week, justArts spoke with Rebecca Bradshaw, a theater director, producer and public relations director in the Boston area who directed Brandeis Department of Theater Arts’ “Big Love,” which was performed this past weekend. justArts: Is this your first time directing a show at Brandeis?
Chakaia Booker discusses her unique style in Sculpture
Old tires and broken toys are not the first things that come to mind when presented with the idea of sculpture.
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