This post was updated July 14 at 9:05 a.m. Combining comedy with sci-fi and a critique of for-profit health care systems, alumnus Michael Plewa’s short film “Freemium 911” is now circulating in film festival circuits. Read more...
Photo: Michael Plewa smiles for a photo in a blazer and blue shirt. Plewa is the director and creator of the short film “Freemium 911.” (Courtesy of Mike Plewa)
This post was updated July 13 at 1:57 p.m. Comedy might be the best remedy, but how many jokes can be made before the well runs dry? Read more...
Photo: The protagonist of “The Reservoir,” Josh (Jake Horowitz), is surrounded by his four grandparents clad in brightly striped sweaters as he sits on a toilet. The play will remain at the Geffen Playhouse until its final showing July 20. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
This post was updated July 6 at 9:02 p.m. Eric Swartz is redefining the borders between language and livelihood. The UCLA graduate student showcased his second-year master of fine arts directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall. Read more...
Photo: Four actors dressed in mismatched brightly-colored costumes interact on stage. Eric Swartz’s directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” was preformed from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall and featured orphaned teenagers living in a landfill. (Courtesy of Makela Yepez)
This post was updated July 6 at 8:56 p.m. Nothing is sketchy about the dedication of the Sketch team of Shenanigans Comedy Club at UCLA. The team is one of four creative departments that make up the Shenanigans Comedy Club, along with the Digital Sketch, Improv and Standup departments. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are members of Shenanigans Comedy Club’s Sketch department. The club’s president, Andy Liu, said the Sketch team oversees the production process of the organization’s sketches shown at its shows. (Courtesy of Ivan Karp & Gabby Klijian)
This post was updated July 6 at 9:23 p.m. Rob Carpenter is pulling back the Ozian curtain on one of the most enigmatic leadership roles in Hollywood – the producer. Read more...
Photo: Bob “TV Bob” Boden (left) and Rob Carpenter (right) stand together and hold their latest cowritten book on creativity and leadership in the entertainment industry. Carpenter said the book translates wisdom of successful producers into practical concrete steps. (Courtesy of Dr. Rob Carpenter)
This post was updated July 6 at 9:33 p.m. As the school year reaches its conclusion, so does the full swing of spring. In the midst of flowers blooming and birds singing, many artists elevate their visual craft throughout this vernal season. Read more...
Photo: (Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin Staff)
With every step, Elena Bruce strikes a balance between movement and intention. Growing up in a competitive dance environment, the fourth-year dance student is evolving her artistic identity as a dancer, deriving meaning through movement. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Elena Bruce wearing black sportswear and white shoes while doing a leap. The fourth-year dance student said she explores her identity through movement. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
