Northwestern alumna stars in sign language version of ‘Pinocchio’
Emily Chaiet, Reporter
April 27, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Latest Stories, Theater
Sarah Cartwright said she is used to being type-casted as a scrappy orphan. But for the next month, she will instead portray a dead cricket who serves as the voice to a puppet in Neverbird Project’s production of “Pinocchio.” “Pinocchio” tells the story of a puppet who is brought to life...
Evanston Literary Festival returns for third year
Madeleine Fernando, Assistant A&E Editor
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Latest Stories, Literature
A&E Evanston will come together once more this weekend to celebrate its vibrant literary arts community. The annual Evanston Literary Festival will return on Saturday, featuring an expanded program of events and guests. The festival, now in its third year, runs until May 11, starting with Indepen...
Lyric Opera recreates Parisian version of musical ‘My Fair Lady’
Jennifer Hepp, Reporter
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Latest Stories, Theater
A&E The Lyric Opera of Chicago will re-create a Parisian version of the timeless Broadway musical “My Fair Lady,” a large-scale production that includes a chorus of more than 50 singers. “My Fair Lady” — a musical stemmed from “Pygmalion,” a play by George Bernard Shaw based on...
Rock musical explores expectations of success
Maddie Burakoff, Web Editor
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Dance, Latest Stories, Music, Students, Theater
For many Northwestern students, the desire to achieve certain markers of success looms large, said Communication sophomore Noah Watkins. In an effort to explore this theme, Watkins directed a production of the musical “tick, tick … BOOM!” which opens Friday at the Mussetter-Struble Theater....
UNITY fashion show celebrates 10-year anniversary
Rachel Holtzman, Reporter
April 26, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Students
For its 10th annual show, UNITY Charity Fashion Show expanded its programming and partnered with a new charity. UNITY, Northwestern’s biggest charity fashion show, hosted its annual show Sunday night at the Hilton Orrington, 1710 Orrington Ave., before an audience of about 200. For the first time,...
Former Communication professor creates web series on domestic violence
Maddy Ashmun, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Latest Stories
After working at a domestic violence center for women and children, Mia McCullough realized it would be the right setting for her first TV show. McCullough, a former Communication professor, started working at the shelter, now called Mary Lou’s Place, in 1999. She is now co-directing and co-producing...
Q&A: Actress Barbara Figgins
Rachel Holtzman, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Latest Stories, Theater
Stage actress Barbara Figgins (Communication ’85) performed the role of Ellie Porter, the wife of a dynastic Senator rumored to be a Satanist, at the Monday night preview of “Scapegoat; Or (Why The Devil Always Loved Us)” at the New Colony in Chicago. The Daily sat down with Figgins to discuss...
Play about dogs celebrates childlike simplicity
Jonah Dylan, Print Development and Recruitment Editor
April 20, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Latest Stories, Students
At a student production on campus, dogs take center stage. Imagine U is putting on the show “Go, Dog. Go!” which follows a group of dogs creating make-believe days for themselves, including going to work, having parties and playing around. The show premiered April 14 and will run through April...
More than 200 students sign petition to add classes to dance curriculum
Jennifer Hepp, Reporter
April 20, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Dance, Top Stories
In dancer Vatsala Kumar’s ballet class last quarter, two combinations were taught: one for students who had been dancing their entire lives, and one for students who were taking their first dance class. Acknowledging the disparity of dance experience between the two groups of students, Kumar drafted...
Northshore Concert Band to perform concert honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day, Earth Day
Madeleine Fernando, Assistant A&E Editor
April 20, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Latest Stories, Music
The Northshore Concert Band will perform a concert this Sunday to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day and Earth Day. The theme of the night is “Giving Voice to the Silenced.” The first half of the program focuses on Holocaust Remembrance Day and will feature the “Remembrance Suite,” a collection...
Couple shares experiences in Chicago film scene after attending Northwestern
Emily Chin, A&E Editor
April 13, 2017
Filed under Alumni, Arts and Entertainment, Television and Film
Neither Joe Chappelle (Communication ’86) nor Colleen Griffen (Communication ’88) knew they wanted to enter the film industry after leaving Northwestern. But now, both are at the heart of Chicago’s growing film industry as Griffen works as a producer and Chappelle busies himself on the explosive...
More than 200 Bienen students sign petition to diversify music curriculum
Madeleine Fernando, Assistant A&E Editor
April 13, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Music, Students
Steven Banks, a second-year graduate student in the Bienen School of Music, recalls playing just two pieces by black composers in his life. One of the pieces was written by his best friend and member of his chamber ensemble, and the other composition was written by himself. Over two months ago, Banks...
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