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In the opening scene of “Tartuffe,” the maid Dorine played by senior theater major Jessie Bias, attempts to hold her temper as Madame Pernelle, freshman theater Mallorie Johnson, rants to Flipote, freshman theater major Andrea Mujica, and Cleante, sophomore theater major Timothy Stribbell. Pernelle is upset about the lack of respect for the deceitful Tartuffe. The play follows a family’s struggle convincing the father of Tartuffe’s intentions. “Tartuffe,” directed by Associate Professor of Theater Arts Sean Dillon, runs through Sunday. / photo by Cierra Boess

‘Tartuffe’ delivers satirical bite

By Brooke Grasso, Cierra Boess on April 28, 2017 in Arts, Etc., Feature Slider, Theater

Comedy and poetry collided in the theater department’s opening of “Tartuffe” April 20 in Dailey Theatre.

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Happenings

By Natasha Brennan, Tyler Evains on April 21, 2017 in Arts, Etc., Happenings

Campus and community arts events for the week of April 21, 2017.

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Al Clark, professor of humanities, shares stories about the University’s haunted history. The late Gladdys E. Muir had an office near the east, second floor door when she worked as a Latin and Spanish professor. Muir died after injuries sustained from falling down the east stairs in 1967. Muir is one of few faculty who have died on campus. / photo by Alexandra Arkley

Ghostly past still haunts University

By Alexandra Arkley, Shavonne Rogers on April 14, 2017 in LV Life

From hearing footsteps when no one is there to feeling cold sensations on a warm day, La Verne community members stay they still sense the University’s haunted history. Specifically some refer to ghosts of Evelyn Marshalt, David Glassa and Jim Henderson – whose ghosts they swear still linger.

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‘Tartuffe’ gets modern makeover

By Natasha Brennan on April 14, 2017 in Arts, Etc., Theater

“Tartuffe,” the story of a pious deceiver, will come to life on the stage of the Dailey Theatre beginning April 20.

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Happenings

By Natasha Brennan, Tyler Evains on April 14, 2017 in Arts, Etc., Happenings

Campus and community arts events for the week of April 14, 2017.

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Actors Jeanne T. Arrigo, Jonathan Nichols and Risha Tanae Hill perform in “Defamation” Tuesday in Dailey Theatre. The play, written by Todd Logan, challenges the audience’s notion of religion, race and class by recreating controversial scenes from court rooms. The College of Law and the Office of Diversity and Inclusivity sponsored the performance for Black History Month. / photo by Nadira Fatah

‘Defamation’ depicts racism in play

By Deborah Lee, Nadira Fatah on February 17, 2017 in Arts, Etc., Theater

The actors made their way to the stage, subtly signifying the start of “Defamation.” The lights dimmed and the debate between a black woman and a white man over stolen property began.

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Playwright and founder of El Teatro Campesino Luis Valdez talked about his youth and the experiences that led him to theater, and he commented on the recent election Tuesday during his lecture in Dailey Theatre, which expanded on his play “Tres Actos.” Valdez urged University of La Verne students to get involved in their communities and to act out of courage and not hatred.

Playwright talks change and hope

By Gabriella Chikhani, Jacob Whannel, Kathleen Arellano on November 18, 2016 in Arts, Etc., Theater

Patrons packed tightly into the dimly lit Dailey Theatre Tuesday night to listen in on a lecture by the highly talented playwright Luis Valdez.

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‘Citizen’ reading confronts racism

By Kendra Craighead on October 28, 2016 in Arts, Etc., Theater

The staged reading of the book “Citizen: An American Lyric” by Claudia Rankine, directed by Shirley Jo Finney and performed by theater department students, ended its four days of performances Sunday.

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