A special, one of a kind, never before seen production is being hosted by Players – the annual Fringe Festival premieres on Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23, at 7:30 p.m., in the Studio Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center. The Fringe Festival is written, directed, managed, and performed by students is showcasing student artistic work in this ... Read More »
“Critique is so limiting and emotionally draining,” cheekily quips a bespectacled Jake Gyllenhaal studying an unseen piece of art. The film “Velvet Buzzsaw” was released on Netflix and select theaters on Feb. 1; it’s almost as if director Dan Gilroy is baiting audiences to unjustly criticize his uncannily on-the-nose satire of the art world. Although Gilroy’s film is indeed intelligent, ... Read More »
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a new type of theatrical experience for their fourth show of the 2018-2019 production season: “Kodachrome,” performing February 8th and 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center. The new play by Adam Szymkowicz explores relationships, interactions, love, and the darkness of life. This experience is like no other past performance ... Read More »
It’s Oscar season! As the new year rolls in, so does the anticipation for Hollywood’s most prestigious award ceremony. The road to the 2019 Academy Awards is rife with controversial outcry; a few of the season’s top contenders has marred the image of the ceremony and called into question the validity of their nominations. Director Bryan Singer’s most recent sexual ... Read More »
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is hosting their annual Arts Bash on Saturday, February 2nd, starting at 7 p.m. at the Noel Fine Arts Center. Arts Bash is an annual fundraising event that supports the departments of Theatre and Dance and Art and Design. Justun Hart, theatre and dance alumnus from UW-Stevens Point and co-founder ... Read More »
We are living in tumultuous times; with a government administration that is targeting marginalized groups, drug epidemics affecting communities, and the growing prevalence of mental illness, it is no wonder why widespread negativity can trigger degradation in mental health. This truth can be observed in the sheer amount of sad songs that have dominated the music charts. Most of the ... Read More »
I visited Switzerland a few weeks ago in the prime of the fall season. The country is incredibly beautiful all year round. In fact, since skiing and Switzerland are so synonymous, I figured it would be snowy and cold, at least in the mountains. However, it’s the opposite. Most places were very green and lush. Now in late November, it’s ... Read More »
Mariah Carey, a diva of extraordinary proportions, has never been shy of controversy. Aside from her powerhouse vocals, Carey has been recognizable for her hilariously shady antics. From the iconic meme “I don’t know her,” in reference to Jennifer Lopez, to when she told MTV that she hadn’t paid attention to Madonna since she was popular when Mariah was in ... Read More »
It is no surprise that the outdoor air has become frigid once again. Though students at UWSP are not strangers to the cold, it has become apparent in the faces of passerby that it is time to settle in for the long winter ahead. Dealing with the cold can be a challenge. It is easy to feel “down” or become ... Read More »
The UWSP Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of “Heathers: The Musical” opened Nov. 9 in Jenkins Theatre. How very! “Heathers: The Musical” is a black comedy rock musical based on the 1988 cult classic written by Daniel Waters. The book, music, and lyrics are written by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy. This production was directed by Assistant Professor and ... Read More »
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