Friday, February 13

Elaina Marino’s one-act play ‘Mockingbird’ delves into technological surveillance

Editor’s note: This post was updated June 18 at 3:40 p.m. to remove a photo of a production that was not “Mockingbird.” As she rounds the corner to graduation, Elaina Marino is invoking the candor of the stage to tackle technological surveillance. Read more...

Photo: Elaina Marino poses for a photo wearing an olive green shirt and brown jacket. The fourth-year theater student is premiering her play “Mockingbird” at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television’s Undergraduate One Acts. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)


UCLA artist Luis Ramirez crafts cultural works centering on Oaxacan heritage

Luis Ramirez paints with his culture in mind. As a multimedia artist, the fourth-year art student said he primarily expresses himself through painting, while also practicing drawing and photography. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a black shirt with a colorful alebrije pattern, Luis Ramirez poses while holding a sculpture in front of a white wall with artwork. The fourth-year art student said he works with multiple art mediums, from painting to photography, always including elements of his Oaxacan culture. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)


Ammi Lane-Volz promotes intentional comedy, community at the Westwood Enabler

This post was updated June 4 at 2:20 p.m. Editors note: this article contains descriptions of sexual assault and abuse that some readers may find disturbing. Read more...

Photo: Ammi Lane-Volz poses for a photo holding a newspaper and wearing a newsboy cap and glasses. The fourth-year linguistics and anthropology student is the current editor in chief of the Westwood Enabler. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


‘Xanadu’ blends technology, performance arts to craft interactive experience

“Xanadu” mixes theater and technology to paint a portrait of community. UCLA’s Center for Research in Engineering, Media and Performance, also known as REMAP, bridges the gap between technology and performing arts on campus, namely through experimental theater productions. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cast of Xanadu” dancing onstage while engulfed in a purple spotlight. UCLA’s Center for Research in Engineering, Media and Performance, also known as REMAP, had showings of its latest production until May 23. (Courtesy of Kexin Liu)


Opera ‘Schoenberg in Hollywood’ stages life of acclaimed composer, UCLA professor

This post was updated May 18 at 8:47 p.m. A Hollywood story is being told in a new way with an opera’s West Coast premiere. A production of composer Tod Machover’s piece “Schoenberg in Hollywood” will have a four-show run from Sunday to Thursday at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. Read more...

Photo: Omar Ebrahim (left), Jesse Darden (center) and Sara Womble (right) perform on stage during a production of “Schoenberg in Hollywood” at the Boston Lyric Opera in 2018. The opera, created by composer Tod Machover, will launch its West Coast premiere this week with a four-show run at the UCLA Nimoy Theater through Thursday. (Courtesy of Liza Voll)


‘Just Like Us’ explores Latino experiences of, challenges attitudes on immigration

Through the lens of immigration, the theater production “Just Like Us” highlights the coming-of-age stories of four Latina girls in Denver. This rendition of a true story is running until May 18 under the Latino Theater Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cast of the theatre production “Just Like Us” performing on stage. This adaptation of a true story will run until May 18 under the Latino Theater Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center. (Courtesy of Grettel Cortes Photography)


Spring Sing 2025 showcases artistic talent as Ella Gibson, ACA All Day win awards

This post was updated May 18 at 8:33 p.m. With more than 75 years of UCLA history, Spring Sing was back in full bloom in 2025. Read more...

Photo: Ella Gibson (center) holds a bouquet of flowers while accepting the award for Best Overall Act at Spring Sing 2025 for her performance of her original song “Patch” earlier in the evening. The talent showcase and competition was held Friday night at the Los Angeles Tennis Center and featured performances from 12 acts representing various forms of dance and music.(Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)



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