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ARTS & CULTURE

PROSPECT.

Princeton South Asian Theatrics redeems Glasgow Willy Wonka experience

Five people on a stage performing under spotlights. Three people stand around a stool and two other people are sitting at a table.

Princeton South Asian Theatrics redeems Glasgow Willy Wonka experience

Sophie Zhang

As the “nation’s first South Asian college theater group,” Princeton South Asian Theatrics was able to comment on the South Asian American experience through the lens of comedy. Nonsensical humor added elements of unpredictability and absurdity to the play, creating a unique experience enjoyed by the performers and the audience alike.

As the “nation’s first South Asian college theater group,” Princeton South Asian Theatrics was able to comment on the South Asian American experience through the lens of comedy. Nonsensical humor added elements of unpredictability and absurdity to the play, creating a unique experience enjoyed by the performers and the audience alike.

THE PROSPECT | 04/09/2024

An ode to my dorm plants

plants in pots that have various faces drawn on them

An ode to my dorm plants

Jessica Wang

“To some people, plants are just plants — to me, they’re like companions. If they can live here, so can I; if they can stick it out through a gloomy twiggy East Coast winter, so can I.”

“To some people, plants are just plants: to me, they’re like companions. If they can live here, so can I; if they can stick it out through a gloomy twiggy East Coast winter, so can I.”

THE PROSPECT | 04/07/2024

Alternatives to the Street

Several grey buildings with narrow windows. In the background, a dark sky with stars and a bright moon.

Alternatives to the Street

Meredith Sneed

“When I want to try something a little more adventurous and not too tiring, I’ll explore the events, places, and other offerings found on campus and around town. If you’re looking for a weekend night alternative, here are some ideas.”

“When I want to try something a little more adventurous and not too tiring, I’ll explore the events, places, and other offerings found on campus and around town. If you’re looking for a weekend night alternative, here are some ideas.”

THE PROSPECT | 04/07/2024
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Trenton Arts at Princeton ‘taps’ into local creative community

Group of dancers in a white space wearing black shirts.

Trenton Arts at Princeton ‘taps’ into local creative community

Isabella Dail

Princeton’s SMArts program is a part of the larger Trenton Arts at Princeton program, which connects Princeton students with Trenton High School students that bond over a shared love of the arts.

Princeton’s SMArts program is a part of the larger Trenton Arts at Princeton program, which connects Princeton students with Trenton High School students that bond over a shared love of the arts.

THE PROSPECT | 04/04/2024

Jules Thin Crust: Is it worth your Paw Points?

A collage of pizzas, salads, and a cookie ordered at Jules Thin Crust.

Jules Thin Crust: Is it worth your Paw Points?

Lulu Pettit

In light of Jules Thin Crust now accepting Dining Points, contributing writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit investigates the quality, relative to cost, of its food to determine the value of using Dining Points on this pizzeria.

In light of Jules Thin Crust now accepting Dining Points, contributing writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit investigates the quality, relative to cost, of its food to determine the value of using Dining Points on this pizzeria.

THE PROSPECT | 04/03/2024

MET review of ‘La Forza del Destino’: A modern take on a traditional opera

A dark theater with a gold ceiling and chandeliers before the curtains open.

MET review of ‘La Forza del Destino’: A modern take on a traditional opera

Chloe Lau

“It was admirable seeing the incorporation of new stage technologies with long-time operas, providing fresh interpretations and contexts for modern audiences. Still, I believe that the opera singing should always remain center stage.”

“It was admirable seeing the incorporation of new stage technologies with long-time operas, providing fresh interpretations and contexts for modern audiences. Still, I believe that the opera singing should always remain center stage.”

THE PROSPECT | 04/03/2024

Naacho’s supernatural South Asian fusion sees full house in Richardson

A group of NAACHO dancers performing onstage.

Naacho’s supernatural South Asian fusion sees full house in Richardson

Shannon Ma

From bright costumes to blood-pumping beats, Naacho’s performance “Shastra: The Rise of Chaos” blended South Asian and American culture in a captivating way. Showcasing the community of Naacho’s company and the depth of their technique, the performance was not one to be missed.

From bright costumes to blood-pumping beats, Naacho’s performance “Shastra: The Rise of Chaos” blended South Asian and American culture in a captivating way. Showcasing the community of Naacho’s company and the depth of their technique, the performance was not one to be missed.

THE PROSPECT | 04/03/2024

Stories Untold: A Baba Yaga Fit for the 21st Century

A man and a woman look at each other while talking on-stage.

Stories Untold: A Baba Yaga Fit for the 21st Century

Sam Dorsey

How are we to reconceive of Baba Yaga and the ire she draws from society in light of the crimes of those like Henry? Where one justice system might fail, does justice enter into the hands of another? “Yaga” presents the audience with the opportunity to sit with these questions and see how they play out on the stage. 

How are we to reconceive of Baba Yaga and the ire she draws from society in light of the crimes of those like Henry? Where one justice system might fail, does justice enter into the hands of another? “Yaga” presents the audience with the opportunity to sit with these questions and see how they play out on the stage. 

THE PROSPECT | 04/02/2024

‘The Commons presents ⍰⍰⍰’: a tribute to the art of community spaces

The setup of the exhibition, with wooden benches surrounding the scanner in the center. There are scans projected onto a wall behind the benches.

‘The Commons presents ⍰⍰⍰’: a tribute to the art of community spaces

Audrey Zeng

Contributing writer for the Prospect Audrey Zeng details a recent senior thesis exhibition from the visual arts program, which she describes as an art that "is not just something to look at, but something to interact with and be a part of."

Contributing writer for the Prospect Audrey Zeng details a recent senior thesis exhibition from the visual arts program, which she describes as an art that "is not just something to look at, but something to interact with and be a part of."

THE PROSPECT | 04/01/2024

Women studying women and the humanities

Leaves are falling in front of East Pyne.

Women studying women and the humanities

Mackenzie Hollingsworth

As Women's History Month comes to a close, assistant editor for the Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth explores her place as a woman studying humanities, and how women in the humanities "have made it known that [they] will not ignore [their] history for the comfort of others."

As Women's History Month comes to a close, assistant editor for the Prospect Mackenzie Hollingsworth explores her place as a woman studying humanities, and how women in the humanities "have made it known that [they] will not ignore [their] history for the comfort of others."

THE PROSPECT | 03/31/2024

Why are VIS classes so difficult to get into?

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Why are VIS classes so difficult to get into?

Connor Romberg

In recent years, VIS classes have been notoriously difficult to get into. Hundreds of students were on waitlists for Spring 2024 VIS classes. With course enrollment around the corner, The Prospect answers the question of why these courses are so difficult to actually get into.

In recent years, VIS classes have been notoriously difficult to get into. Hundreds of students were on waitlists for Spring 2024 VIS classes. With course enrollment around the corner, The Prospect answers the question of why these courses are so difficult to actually get into.

THE PROSPECT | 03/29/2024

Princeton’s ceramics studio spins clay into creativity and community

An assortment of ceramic mugs, bowls, and containers on a wooden shelf by a window.

Princeton’s ceramics studio spins clay into creativity and community

Isabella Dail

The Ceramics Studio, which once existed in the now demolished Frist College, once again returned in the spring of 2023 upon the opening of New College West. The ‘Prince’ spoke to members involved in the ceramics community.

The Ceramics Studio, which once existed in the now demolished Frist College, once again returned in the spring of 2023 upon the opening of New College West. The ‘Prince’ spoke to members involved in the ceramics community.

THE PROSPECT | 03/27/2024

‘If you can't beat them, confuse them’: Academy Award-nominee Jeffrey Wright’s words of wisdom

Two men sit down on a stage with microphones.

‘If you can't beat them, confuse them’: Academy Award-nominee Jeffrey Wright’s words of wisdom

Tyler Wilson

After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.

After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.

THE PROSPECT | 03/25/2024

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