Thursday, October 22, 1998 Revival of Shakespeare plays with supernatural THEATRE: Bewitching hocus pocus, music put new spin on classic plays By Erin Beatty Daily Bruin Contributor When Shakespeare conceived of his timeless masterpieces, it is doubtful he imagined witches climbing over audience members, card tricks, a "spirit guide" or a Vaudevillesque drama comprised of as many plays as there are ingredients in the witches’ brew in "Macbeth." In his new play "Hauntings ­ A Shakespearean Seance," Ben Donenberg, producing artistic director and founder of Shakespeare Festival/L.A., has concocted just that: a wild mixture of Shakespeare’s supernatural, conjured from "Macbeth," "Hamlet," "Richard III" and other plays. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Sisters, wacky perverts attempt to find meaning behind happiness FILM: Complex comedy’s fatalistic pursuit of bliss disturbs, opens audience By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff "Happiness" makes people squirm. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Drift beyond Westwood for coffee worth quaffing CAFES: Many quaint joints blend entertainment with beverages; students just need to know where to look By Jessica Holt Daily Bruin Contributor It is that time of the year again, and no, this is not a story about Christmas. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 The proof is in the putting THEATER: After playing Disney heroines onstage, Susan Egan makes a star turn as seductress in a revamped Stephen Sondheim revue By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Bit by bit, Putting it together … Ten years ago, UCLA freshman and future actress Susan Egan hoped she would meet Carol Burnett. Read more...

Wednesday, October 21, 1998 Soundbites Black Star, "Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star" (Rawkus) Meet Mos Def and Talib Kweli, two emcees from New York City with no gimmicks, just beats and lyrics with an emphasis on the latter. Read more...

Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Curtain calls "Very Truly Yours " Through Nov.15 Tiffany Theater West Hollywood Tickets: $20-25 (310) 289-2999 David Worby’s "Very Truly Yours " is a piercing, introspective look into the life of the lead character, Daniel. Read more...

Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Southern California art meets modern dancing DANCE: Company dedicated to preserving history tries new project By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Martha Graham, Agnes de Mille and Doris Humphrey. Read more...