“Antigonick” is an example of my favorite kind of theater: a show that speaks to itself and to its audience at the same time. The show is an adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy “Antigone,” reimagined by Anne Carson, and it ran from Dec. 7, 2022 to Dec. 9, 2022 in the Theater Studios. “Antigonick” explores questions […]
Welcome back to Oscar on the Oscars, the annual column in which I dissect the film awards with which I share a name. Last week, the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards, which are scheduled for Sunday, March 12, were unveiled. Having largely escaped the pandemic’s long shadow on the film industry, this year’s pool […]
In a cross talk, two writers sit down to discuss a book, movie, TV show, or piece of art they both feel strongly about. Sometimes they disagree; other times, they’re in perfect harmony. Here, Executive Editor Jem Shin and Arts & Culture Editor Kat Struhar discuss Season 2 of “The White Lotus,” a Golden Globe-winning […]
This article contains spoilers for seasons one through three of “Dead to Me” Content warning: mention of murder, suicide, and loss. I remember the trailer so vividly. It opened with a shot of a disgusting-looking casserole dish in the hands of a grieving widow. “It’s my take on Mexican lasagna,” well-meaning neighbor Karen (Suzy Nakamura) says. “Jeff […]
The last year has been a strong one for music. While COVID-19 isn’t exactly over, its shadow on music has receded, with many acts getting back to business as usual with touring and festivals moving back into full swing. As my Spotify Wrapped reveals, it was also a year in which my own listening leaned […]
A staged reading of “Mulaqat,” a senior theater thesis written by Malaika Fernandes ’23 and directed by Avanti Sheth ’23, went up in the Ring Family Performing Arts Hall on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. following a dress rehearsal the previous day (I was the stage manager for this production). The play revolves around […]
Like her or not, we all know that any Taylor Swift album release is nothing short of an event. The genre, tone, vibe, and style of Ms. Swift’s albums vary heavily, a trend that is more than visible with the release of Midnights. What’s more, many of her songs act as a collective spilling-of-the-tea by […]
A new exhibition in the Ezra and Cecile Main Gallery, “fron/terra cognita + Hostile Terrain (HT94),” opened on Nov. 1, with a community workshop on Oct. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Usdan Room 110 prior to its opening. Anchored by the Hostile Terrain exhibition and work, this gallery covers the harsh realities faced […]
About the Column: Poems of Our Climate is a weekly poetry column run by Sofia Baluyut ’23. The column was founded by Oliver Egger ’23 as a part of the literary magazine group Route 9. Submit and read past issues of The Lavender at Route9.org. If you are interested in having your poem featured in […]
“It’s the 24th night of December, not looking like a Christmas to remember,” sings the cast of “An Untitled Christmas Special,” an original one-act musical written by Luka Netzel ’24 and Vincent Langan ’24, with music and lyrics by Sam Feuer ’23. The show was produced by Spike Tape and performed in the WestCo café […]