Theater
‘Deported’ Dreamy but Ultimately Obtuse
Although "Deported: A Dream Play" at the Modern Theatre boasts some strong acting, the show ultimately falters due to tedious staging.
Shock Not Schlock in ‘Talk Radio’ at the Ex
"Talk Radio" impressed audiences with its visceral intensity at the Loeb Ex before spring break.
“Hot Mess” Writer Talk Actually Quite Neat
On March 5, students had the opportunity to sit with Ella Hickson, the critically acclaimed writer of “Hot Mess” and “Eight” to get an inside look into the life of a successful playwright.
Top Experts Explore Strindberg’s Work
Strindberg's work was explored through talks and readings at the Barker Center last Friday.
Robert Brustein
Guest director Robert Brustein leads actors in a rendition of an act from August Strindberg’s play “The Father” as part of Harvard’s Symposium held at the Barker Center this weekend.
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Freshman Karl C. Kopczynski, left, and Adam J. Connor ‘14 perform a duet in Friday night’s performance of “tick, tick...Boom!,” a witty musical which ran in Adams Pool Theatre.
Tick Tock Onah
Kim Onah, '15 sings a seductive song, “Green Green Dress,” as a duet with Connor. The song captures the passion in Jon and Susan’s relationship and serves as a momentary glimpse into their emotions without the surrounding pressures of everyday life.
'Hot Mess' Spices Up Loeb Ex
With smooth execution, devoted acting, and highly interwoven technical specifics, “Hot Mess” transcends its misleadingly juvenile title to become a profound fashioning of universal issues.
‘Boom!’ Resounds in the Adams Pool
Although the singing is sometimes lackluster, the show makes up for this with its actors’ passion and Macleod’s effective direction.
