Arts
Hell Hath No Fury like a Woman Scorned in 'Seneca's Medea'
If the love of your life and father of your children abandoned you for a younger woman, what would you do? And what if you had magical forces at your disposal? You might or might not go as far as Medea, the passionate antihero of the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s production of “Seneca’s Medea.”
Circus Retelling of ‘Pericles’ Enchants
As a Shakespeare “problem play,” so named because it delicately toes the line between cookie-cutter comedy and tragedy, “Pericles” can be difficult to stage. However, the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s production that ran in the Adams Pool Theater from Nov. 7 to 9 managed to do it—and well, due to a strong core of actors.
Staff Rec: 'Higher Gossip'
Arts Board Staff Writers tell about the stories of the books that have changed them. In this installment, Victoria Zhuang explores her relationship with John Updike's "Higher Gossip."
A Glimpse into Africa
Artwork lines the walls of the newly-opened Hutchins Center. The artwork reflects on and praises the African lifestyle.
A Glimpse into Africa
Artwork lines the walls of the newly-opened Hutchins Center. The artwork reflects on and praises the African lifestyle.
A glimpse into Africa
Artwork lines the walls of the newly-opened Hutchins Center. The artwork reflects on and praises the African lifestyle.
'pom pom' Intermittently Successful
There are stretches of “pom pom” that are honest and quite beautiful. But Pink layers on so much irony that it is hard to know what to take seriously.
Hear Me Out: David Bowie, '’Tis a Pity She Was a Whore'
“’Tis a Pity She Was a Whore,” David Bowie’s newly released single off the upcoming retrospective “Nothing Has Changed,” blends classic rock music and modernism with flair typical of the iconic art rocker.
'Three Sisters' Fails to Launch
The Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club's production of "Three Sisters" infused the play with a 21st-century flavor, and its subtle wit engaged the modern audience while fully preserving the poignancy of the characters’ conditions. The play effectively made up for the lackluster performances of some of its lead actors through an ingenious use of props and stage design, which helped to deliver the emotional power that the blocking and acting largely failed to convey.
'Bat Boy': The Play This Campus Deserves
The Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s production of “Bat Boy,” which runs until Nov. 23, wins points for consistency, wittiness, and overall polish. With a sophisticated, clever set and costume design, and self-aware actors who toe the line between the campy and the commonplace, “Bat Boy” takes a vivacious relish in the overall absurdity that permeates the production.
Concentric Rings in Magnetic Levitation
“Concentric Rings in Magnetic Levitation” consists of 13 “rings” of sound focused about a central core. The rings themselves draw from a wide variety of sounds, including sine tones, a piano, percussion, and found objects, all presented in a periodic manner.
'Rosewater' Redefines Journalism
Journalist Maziar Bahari speaks to The Crimson about Jon Stewart's directorial debut, entitled "Rosewater," a portrayal of Bahari's imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Iranian government.
The Intrinsics at Fire and Ice
The Intrinsics performing at Fire and Ice. Left to right: John B. Tournas '16, Alex S. Graff '17 (behind), Ben L. Sobel '15, active Crimson Arts Executive Tree A. Palmedo '16, Jeremy Sabath '16, Nadia L. Urrea '17, and Ethan I. Simon '16 (behind).
The Nostalgics' Concert
The Nostalgics Performing. Left-to-right: Will Fletcher '12, Ben Naddaff-Hafrey '13, Noah Guiney '13, Sarah Reid '15, Leah Reis-Dennis '13, Alex Cherenfant '13, Nick Toyne (berklee kid), Patrick Lauppe '13, Jack Cashion '13, Rachel Horn '14, Charles Gertler '13 (bottom)
The Nostalgics' Indoor Concert
The Nostalgics perform indoors. Left-to-right: Sarah Reid '15, Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey '13, Leah Reis-Dennis '13, Alex Cherenfant '13