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Princeton South Asian Theatrics

Princeton South Asian Theatrics

"Dad, I want to major in drama.""Drama?! What kind of major is drama? What kind of med school can you get into majoring in drama?"These lines are from "Desis of Our Lives," the first student-written, student-directed production by a new on-campus "drama" group, Princeton South Asian Theatrics.

NEWS | 07/16/2000

Touring the campus epicenter: The new Frist Campus Center

Nearly four years ago when the University Board of Trustees voted to build the now nearly completed Frist Campus Center, the University hoped to construct a facility that would cater to all groups in the University community.The facility ? which was fashioned out of the historic Palmer Hall ? includes several new classrooms built to alleviate space concerns that have plagued the University in recent years.

NEWS | 07/16/2000

Shapiro initiates arts review in response to student requests

Prompted in part by student concern over the availability of theater spaces and financial resources for the performing arts on campus, President Shapiro has initiated a comprehensive review of the arts at Princeton.Fifteen years ago, then-President William Bowen GS '58 devoted his annual report to examining the arts at the University.

NEWS | 05/25/2000

Making the 'Dream' Come True

It is rare in Princeton's shockingly compartmentalized arts community to find the major performing groups on campus working together.

NEWS | 05/25/2000

Princeton South Asian Theatrics

"Dad, I want to major in drama.""Drama?! What kind of major is drama? What kind of med school can you get into majoring in drama?"These lines are from "Desis of Our Lives," the first student-written, student-directed production by a new on-campus "drama" group, Princeton South Asian Theatrics.

NEWS | 05/25/2000

The joke's on Quipfire!

On behalf of Quipfire!, let me start out by thanking you for reading this article. Whether you are sitting at the breakfast table or on the toilet, thank you.

NEWS | 04/26/2000

Student Playwrights' Festival and Triangle provide an evening of student-written work

What better way for a student-run theater to end a successful season than with a weekend of entirely student-written and performed work?

NEWS | 04/26/2000

Sondheim's musical plays at 185 Nassau

"The summer night smiles. Three times," says Madame Armfeldt (Bibiane Choi '03) near the beginning of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's 1973 musical, "A Little Night Music," now playing in the Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau in a production directed by Matthew Ferraro '00.

NEWS | 04/26/2000

Edward Norton is 'Keeping the Faith' in his directorial debut

Edward Norton took a number of risks with his directorial debut, "Keeping the Faith." For the most part, they have paid off in a witty and charming romantic comedy.It was a risk to attempt a comedy at all.

NEWS | 04/26/2000

Spring show promises to live up to the 'Hype'

BodyHype Dance Company can claim a triumph that only a few modern dance troupes can ? a large and loyal following.

NEWS | 04/26/2000

Rob Nash jokes his way through acting, imitations and interviews

Rob Nash loves Grover. And with good reason ? the 32-year-old stand-up comedian and actor can impersonate the blue-furred Sesame Street character with striking and hilarious accuracy.Nash's repertoire of impressions also includes Ronald Reagan, Snagglepuss and a gay Morris the Cat.

NEWS | 04/19/2000

Sandra Bullock conquers alcoholism (not to mention ropes courses) in '28 Days'

Many people will see "28 Days" because they expect to see the same Sandra Bullock ? goofy but loveable ? whom they have seen in films ranging from "Speed" to "While You Were Sleeping." These viewers will not be disappointed.

NEWS | 04/19/2000

Disi-Dance

Amid cheers of "DiSi ? ac!" and catcalls to roommates and friends, the audience waits rather impatiently for the DiSiac show to begin.

NEWS | 04/19/2000

The orchestra tackled Mahler's Second Symphony in its spring concert

Throughout his life, Mahler was tantalized by questions about the meaning of existence. His Second Symphony, more than any other work, introduces us to his existential questions.Last weekend, in their spring concert, the orchestra and glee club performed the Second Symphony ? a masterpiece that challenges even the most experienced professional orchestras.

NEWS | 04/19/2000

Theatre-Intime goes 'Beyond Therapy' with Durang's comedy

You know those old ladies who inevitably sit in front of you at the theater and invariably make annoyingly obvious comments about the play halfway through the second act?

NEWS | 04/19/2000

Tackling history, conscience intact

Filmmaker Francesco Rosi believes in cinema as an act of conscience, an act of artistry and, most of all, an act of remembrance.

NEWS | 04/12/2000

From eclectic mix of talent given free creative rein came the

"Congratulations! You are getting this e-mail because we have voted you one of the most talented people at Princeton and we want to make sure that everyone on this campus knows it!"Thus began an e-mail sent in January to 30 University undergraduates by sophomores Amanda Brandes and Liriel Higa.

NEWS | 04/12/2000

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