Wednesday, April 1

Theater students improvise virtual methods to replace in-person productions

Social distancing may make the heart grow fonder, but it brings many complications for the world of theater. With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down much of the world’s daily operations, not only have all UCLA classes been moved online, but also all theater productions have been canceled or delayed to fall quarter of the next academic year. Read more...

Photo: Theater productions have been canceled or delayed to fall quarter of the next academic year. Students in the UCLA School of Theater, FIlm and Television have resorted to more creative ways to hone their craft, looking to Zoom to produce live performances. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin)


Illustrations provide medium for graduating students to commemorate college

Graduating students are tucking away their sashes and white photoshoot attire to go digital as they celebrate their academic achievements. With the transition to online instruction in response to COVID-19, many graduation photoshoots have been canceled, leading alumna Murry Soriano to take commissions for illustrations of the soon-to-be graduates on the UCLA Free & For Sale page on Facebook. Read more...

Photo: Graduating students often schedule photoshoots to celebrate their academic achievements. But with current stay-at-home orders in place, many are turning to digital portraits as an alternative. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)