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October 23, 7:57 pm

“The Little King of Norwalk” spotlights Chicano story of community, self-discovery

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 9:44 p.m. “The Little King of Norwalk” mingles political intrigue with comedic levity, crafting a mosaic of Chicano identity that reflects and unites the realities of a Los Angeles community. Read more...

Photo: An actor from “The Little King of Norwalk” stands in the spotlight as he looks up. Playwright Israel Lopéz Reyes, an adjuct professor at UCLA’s school of Theatre, Film and Television, said he wanted to write about his hometown Norwalk and the community’s politlcal complexities. (Courtesy of Grettel Cortes Photography)

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October 22, 1:37 pm

Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu leads UCLA TFT with blend of empathy, innovation

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 9:09 p.m. Four months into her new position, Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu is leading her school to be “socially responsible” and “aesthetically innovative.” A distinguished scholar and award-winning filmmaker who previously worked for four years as dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, Shimizu began her current role in Westwood on July 1. Read more...

Photo: Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu poses in the sculpture garden with one hand on her hip. Previously the dean of the division of arts at UC Santa Cruz, UCLA alumnus Shimizu began her role as the new dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television on July 1. (Courtesy of Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio Photography)

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October 21, 6:09 pm

Ruby Silverman shakes LA dance scene with hip-hop combinations, heel choreography

This post was updated Oct. 21 at 9:54 p.m. With hip-hop rhythm, heel flair and unapologetic fun, Ruby Silverman is shaking up the Los Angeles dance scene. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Ruby Silverman wearing a turquoise tank top. The third-year dance student hosts a bimonthly heels and hip-hop class at Playground LA dance studio after having a temporary slot over the summer. (Courtesy of Ruby Silverman)

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October 16, 7:11 pm

Theatre review: ‘littleboy/littleman’ shares modern American Dream with snug staging, snappy sound

This post was updated Oct. 19 at 9:40 p.m. The truth of “littleboy/littleman” is that growing up isn’t easy. The world premiere of the grippingly honest play has arrived at the Geffen Playhouse’s Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater. Read more...

Photo: Fíto Palomino – played by Marlon Alexander Vargas – gazes upward beneath a spotlight, wearing a blue-green shirt and jeans. Directed by Nancy Medina and written by playwright Rudi Goblen, “littleboy/littleman” is a tale of two brothers desperately trying to find success and safety within a world actively preying on their ruin. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)

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October 2, 4:23 pm

Theater review: A meditation on Alzheimer’s, ‘Am I Roxie?’ finds its footing where memory fails

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 10:09 p.m. “Am I Roxie?” begs the question of selfhood, reflecting identity onto the audience. When the lights dim and Roxana Ortega steps into the spotlight, the low-lit theatre is met with a performance that blends comedy and sorrow with striking intensity. Read more...

Photo: Beneath a dramatic red curtain and blue green lighting, Roxana Ortega stands with her hands in the air center stage. Throughout the show, Ortega considers what it means to be tethered to another’s decline and how humor survives amid despair. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch/Geffen Playhouse)

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September 25, 6:39 pm

Theater review: ‘West Side Story’ hits right notes as timeless tragedy with contemporary topics

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:49 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The LA Opera’s “West Side Story” is in the right place at the right time. Read more...

Photo: Two dancers strike a dramatic pose amid a crowd of additional dancers with a colorful, balloon-filled set in the background. Originally brought to Broadway in 1957 by a legendary creative team including Jerome Robbins and Stephen Sondheim, the classic musical has arrived at Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with a modern spin. (Courtesy of Cory Weaver/LA Opera)

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September 18, 9:43 pm

The Black Film and Theatre Initiative at UCLA creates both community, art

Capturing the Black Film and Theatre Initiative means showcasing its mission to redefine the boundaries of community and art at UCLA. Amber Payne, a fourth-year film and television student and president of BFTI, was inspired to start the initiative in the spring because she felt as though UCLA lacked a space for Black filmmakers. Read more...

Photo: Vice president of the Black Film and Theatre Initiative Maiyah LaMar poses at a table with flyers and posters highlighting different aspects of the organization. At a school where Black students only make up around 7% of the student body, clubs like BFTI are vital in ensuring each voice is heard, said club president Amber Payne. (Courtesy of Amber Payne)


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