This post was updated Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. In the musical “Like Father,” alumnus Caroline Pernick and her creative partner Jacob Ryan Smith harmoniously blend coming-of-age themes with true crime. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Caroline Pernick (left) and Jacob Ryan Smith (right) smile at the premiere reading of “Like Father,” the musical. The two co-wrote the award-winning horror dramedy, which is currently in development for the stage. (Courtesy of Sam Pickart)
This post was updated Nov. 26 at 7:00 p.m. Erin Dubreuil has found her community underneath the spotlight. The alumnus and actress recently completed her run as Liesl in Musical Theatre West’s fall production of “The Sound of Music.” First falling in love with the performing arts at a young age, Dubreuil said she has carried her passion for theater far beyond her time at UCLA with roles in a number of musicals. Read more...
Photo: Erin Dubreuil (right) plays Liesl alongside Brandon Keith Rogers (left) as Rolf in “The Sound of Music.” The alumnus said she has maintained a passion for musical theater since she was a child. (Courtesy of Caught in the Moment photography)
This post was updated Nov. 28 at 7:46 p.m. Naoko Takahatake is painting a fresh perspective for her new role. As the newly appointed director and chief curator of the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts at the Hammer Museum, Takahatake is in charge of sifting through more than 45,000 prints, drawings and photographs spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Read more...
Photo: Naoko Takahatake smiles, dressed in a navy blue shirt. Takahatake was recently appointed as the new Director and Chief Curator of the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts at the Hammer Museum. (Courtesy of The Hammer Museum)
Shakespeare Company at UCLA is honoring tradition with a modern flair. Shakespeare Company at UCLA is a student-run theater organization that provides a space for lovers of classic literature and performance on campus. Read more...
Photo: A member of Shakespeare Company at UCLA rehearses for the theater organization’s annual “Evening of Shakespeare” production. The collection of classic scenes will be performed on Sunday, featuring presentations from six different directors with distinct styles. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 1:20 p.m. A Lion Dance team will be blessing the festivities of an upcoming auspicious occasion. Held in Los Angeles State Historic Park, the Making Memories Festival – a multicultural event that plans to showcase local bands and eats from LA-based food trucks – will feature a special appearance from the Association of Chinese Americans’ Lion Dance troupe on Nov. Read more...
Photo: Members of the ACA Lion Dance troupe pose together dressed in bright red. The team will perform at Alzheimer Los Angeles’s Making Memories Festival this Sunday. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:02 p.m. Counterforce Lab is combating environmental injustice in full force. Formed by professor of design media arts Rebeca Méndez in 2015, the research studio works to tackle and build awareness around ecological issues, all while wielding the power of science and art. Read more...
Photo: A drone captures an aerial view of the Biophilia Treehouse. Using a blend of disciplines from the arts and sciences, Counterforce Lab designed the structure to address environmental inequities and create a space for multiple species to coexist. (Courtesy of Yogan Muller)
This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:11 p.m. Hidden behind CAMP’s Magic Door, the United States’ first immersive “Bluey” experience embodies the essence and exuberance of play. Read more...
Photo: Bluey’s life-size living room is pictured, adorned with a family photo of the Australian dogs. The “Bluey x CAMP” experience at Westfield Century City allows guests to explore the 5,000 square-foot home from the hit animated series. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
