Campus Arts
The Gender Act
HRDC's "The Taming of the Shrew" offered a novel way of examining gender in theater.
‘Acts’ Leads to Community Introspection
the play "Unnatural Acts" by Tony Speciale gives a voice to the students silenced by Harvard’s history, but at the same time it grants the audience a concrete moment in time that allows them to see how Harvard has changed.
Mendilow’s Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom
The Guy Mendilow Ensemble’s latest musical program, “Tales From the Forgotten Kingdom,” is full of contradictions—and that’s exactly how they like it.
'Shrew' Recasts the Bard Anew
Inconsistent acting brings a level of ridiculousness to the show that downplays the narrative of the work and instead focuses entirely on the production’s unique take on gender dynamics.
Portrait Of An Artist: Sooni Taraporevala
Sooni Taraporevala ’79-’80 returned to Harvard for the opening of her photography exhibit "Parsis: The Zoroastrians of India," which gives an inside look at the Parsi community to which she belongs, and a screening of her film "Little Zizou."
Strings Group Bridges Bach to Björk
Boston String Players played pieces from four notable B's at their recent Museum of Fine Arts concert: Bach, Britten, Bartók, and Björk.
Student Scribes On Playwriting
In a roundtable interview with the Crimson, four campus playwrights discuss the recent influx of student-written productions, directing world premieres, and writing plays out of the closet.
Epically Long 'Lily' Hops Between Mediums
Though at times drawn out and overly gaudy, “The Lily’s Revenge” can be praised for its high production quality and impressive scope that successfully create an interactive theatrical experience.
Uneven Acting Stifles 'Wordplays'
A lopsided cast failed to redeem the play’s repetitive script, resulting in a production that lagged where it promised to crackle with wit.
'Male' Offers Poignant Look at Homophobia
Through the story, the strength of the actors, the careful use of projection, and the soliloquies in between certain scenes are the heart of the play and communicated the intense and emotional themes.
Roving Reporter: Children Dig Up Past
Children interact with ancient artifacts in the Archaeological Discovery Room.
Portrait of an Artist: Lucien D. Werner
Lucien D. Werner '13 talks about conducting for Harvard's Bach Society Orchestra.
