Wednesday, May 14

Theater review: ‘Man of God’ utilizes realism to shed light on sexual assault

“Man of God” is a play in no need of salvation. The Geffen Playhouse’s production of “Man of God,” running until June 19, follows four girls on their Christian mission trip to Bangkok, Thailand, as they discover a camera hidden in the bathroom of their hotel. Read more...

Photo: Running until June 19, the Geffen Playhouse’s “Man of God” centers on a Christian youth group as the four girls discover a hidden camera in their hotel room. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)


‘Noise of Silence’ seeks to amplify voices, experiences of Indonesian Americans

The Association of Indonesian Americans is turning up the volume on their community’s stories. This Saturday, AIA’s Indonesian Cultural Night, titled “Noise of Silence,” will highlight Indonesian American experiences through music, dance numbers and an original script. Read more...

Photo: Indonesian Cultural Night participants group together, reading scripts to rehearse for the event. The cultural night, titled “Noise of Silence,” will be held May 28 and is the first hosted by the Association of Indonesian Americans at UCLA. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


Alumnus’s show celebrates Auntie Sewing Squad’s work to ease effects of COVID-19

Kristina Wong is sewing change into the world. The alumnus wrote and acted in “Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord,” the solo show for which she is the first Asian American woman to be named a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Read more...

Photo: Created in 2020, Kristina Wong’s one-woman play “Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord” reflects Wong’s experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy of Joan Marcus)


Samahang Pilipino to explore ambiguity of identity in 45th annual Cultural Night

Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night will light up Royce Hall. Entering its 45th annual edition, Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night is returning to an in-person format at Royce Hall on Saturday, with more than 200 students playing a part in its stage production. Read more...

Photo: Members of Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night stand and kneel wearing their performance clothes as one performer poses in the middle. The annual event will occur at Royce Hall on Saturday, marking the 45th anniversary of the event. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin)


‘Lips’ seeks to spark conversations on sexuality with student-written monologues

These lips are speaking up. Organized by the V-Day Coalition at UCLA, “Lips 2022: A Play About Womanhood” will take place at Royce Hall on Friday and Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Rehearsing for their play “Lips 2022: A Play About Womanhood,” the cast and crew will explore the diversity among womanhood through student-written monologues. (Courtesy of Zz Khan)


Cast and crew make ‘Pippin’ distinct with personal affinities, mystical set design

Magic and music are rolling into Ralph Freud Playhouse. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will be presenting the mainstage production of “Pippin,” directed and choreographed by Corey Wright. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will be premiering their musical production “Pippin” on Friday at Ralph Freud Playhouse. Directed and choreographed by Corey Wright, the show follows a young prince as he chases glory. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


Art exhibit review: Heart of Los Angeles centers community in design of new arts and recreation center

This post was updated April 18 at 11:44 p.m. The Heart of Los Angeles beats from a brand new building. HOLA Chief Executive Officer Tony Brown led a tour of the new Arts & Recreation Center on Saturday alongside architect Richard Berliner as part of the LA chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ “Arch Tour Fest” of 14 new projects constructed in LA. Read more...

Photo: With doors that allow the facility to be open to the air, Heart of Los Angeles’ Arts & Recreation Center aims to provide resources to underserved communities and youth. (Kyle Kotanchek/Daily Bruin)



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