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September 13, 12:57 pm

‘Oedipus the King, Mama!’ adds satire, rock ‘n’ roll to ancient Greek drama

Mixing Greek drama with Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, “Oedipus the King, Mama!” took the stage this month as a playful collision of ancient tragedy and rock ‘n’ roll spectacle. Read more...

Photo: Seven actors and actresses dressed in ancient Greek-stylized costumes pose with their hands in the air, mid-performance. Beth Kennedy, one of the actresses in the show, said the original production of “Oedipus the King, Mama!” was created during a nine-day intensive, a concentrated period of rehearsal designed to develop a performance in a short time. (Courtesy of J. Paul Getty Trust)

Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 31, 12:56 pm

Theater review: Corny comedy “Shucked” offers curious commentary, charms all ears

This post was updated Aug. 31 at 4:21 p.m. Sweet and satisfying, “Shucked” is worthy of all ears. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. Read more...

Photo: Several actors clad in denim and overalls pose excitedly on a stage featuring props of corn and a wagon. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. 7 on its national tour. (Courtesy of shuckedmusical.com)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 18, 9:22 pm

The Getty’s newest exhibition explores connections between mediums

This post was updated Sept. 8 at 11:15 p.m. The Getty’s newest exhibition shows there is nothing static about art. Running until Sept. 14, “Lines of Connection: Drawing and Printmaking” explores the relationship between the two art mediums. Read more...

Photo: Visual illusion pen and ink, opaque watercolor and varnish piece appearing to be a table with printed pages on top. “Trompe L’oeil of a Tabletop with Dürer Prints and Printed Matter” by Maurice Roger is one of the works featured at the Getty’s new exhibition. (Courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 18, 1:02 pm

Student-run production company promotes inclusivity, diversity in storytelling

Color Box Production Company is using all its hues to tell the most diverse stories it can through student theater. The student-run production company’s mission is to create inclusive stories that accurately reflect the kaleidoscope of UCLA’s student experience and overall diversity. Read more...

Photo: Over a dozen actors pose for an audience with their hands raised in the air. The company’s previous productions include “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie,” “In the Heights” and “Grease.” Madurya Suresh, previous executive director for Color Box, said being part of such a versatile company strengthened her people skills and organizational abilities. (Courtesy of Mehra Marzbani)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 15, 4:00 pm

“Her Rage” explores feminism and multicultural identity, blends myth and power

This post was updated Aug. 24 at 3:28 p.m. Dorothy Guo is not ashamed of anger. Alongside her friend Yuwen Yang, the rising third-year theater student co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced the play “Her Rage,” which premiered at Hollywood Fringe Festival in June. Read more...

Photo: Medea, played by Mahek, poses dramatically in a bold red dress while holding a small bundle. The play “Her Rage” premiered at Hollywood Fringe Festival in June and explores female rage through two parallel narratives, blending the Greek myth of Medea with elements from a real Taiwanese murder case. (Courtesy of Marcy Sun)

Theater & Fine Arts

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July 12, 9:58 pm

‘Super Nothing’ encourages community and reflection through movement and emotion

“Super Nothing” dares audiences to reflect on challenging emotions rather than saying “it’s nothing.” Performed for a UCLA crowd on June 13 and 14 with the school’s Center for the Art of Performance organization, the show explored grief and the act of leaning on others for community-based support, featuring four dancers from Los Angeles and New York City. Read more...

Photo: Four dancers, shot in a black and white stylized photo, pose interconnected in a dance arrangement. Performed for a UCLA crowd on June 13 and 14, “Super Nothing” features these four dancers who are based in either Los Angeles or New York City. (Courtesy of Jason Williams)


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