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Lambo, a sheep from Cal Poly Pomona, is one of the stars in “Curse of the Starving Class,” a play by Sam Shepard. The performance directed by Steve Kent will continue its run Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The last performance is at 2 p.m. Sunday. / photo by Rhiannon Mim

Theater Review: ‘Curse’ depicts economic hard times

By Rhiannon Mim, Samantha Sincock on May 1, 2009 in Arts, Etc., Theater

The Dailey Theatre brought realism to rough economic times with the opening of “Curse of the Starving Class” last weekend.

The Brothers Grimm wrote many fairy tales that remain some of today’s classics. Adrianna Castillo, Jessica Swapp, and Mike Sarti performed “The Fisherman and his Wife,” a tale originally published in 1812 in “Children’s and Household Tales.” The performance was held from Feb. 5 -7 in Dailey Theatre. / photo by Stephanie Arellanes

Theater Review: Performers spin Grimm tales

By Samantha Sincock, Stephanie Arellanes on February 13, 2009 in Arts, Etc., Theater

Actors whirled about the stage in frenzy as the “Not So Children’s Tales” performance took lead in the tightly packed Dailey Theatre.

Happenings

By Jaclyn Mittman on December 12, 2008 in Arts, Etc., Happenings

Campus and community arts events for the week of Dec. 12, 2008.

“Noises Off,” a play by Michael Frayn, tells the story of British actors staging a play called “Nothing On.” In the second act, Melody Rahbari, Jessica Swapp and Adam Evans put on their best acting faces while going through a final dress rehearsal. “Noises Off” will run through Nov. 23 in the Dailey Theatre. / photo by Christina Worley

‘Noises Off’ showcases talented LV cast

By Christina Worley, Erin Konrad on November 21, 2008 in Arts, Etc., Theater

Doors slam, actors tumble around the stage and hilarity ensues when a British theater company attempts to put on a show despite an eccentric bunch of characters.

Theater debuts unique stage set

By Jaclyn Mittman on October 24, 2008 in Arts, Etc., Theater

This fall season, the theater department has two plays lined up: “Noises Off” and “Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad,” each offering a unique and entertaining experience. The department’s new set will also make a debut and is expected to “wow” audiences.

“An Evening with William Inge” was featured Monday and Tuesday night by the Theatre Directing class in the Jane Dibbell Cabaret Theatre. Miss Viola and Alice, performed by Jessica Swapp and Hannah Knous, appeared in “Memory of Summer,” directed by student Kris Bicknell. / photo by Rhiannon Mim

Wrapped up in Inge

By Rhiannon Mim, Victoria Allende on March 14, 2008 in Arts, Etc., Theater

The Jane Dibbell Cabaret Theatre was packed with students, parents, friends and faculty as University of La Verne students held a Theater Mini-Festival Monday night.

Superficial Hortensia, played by junior Gretchen Cooper, powders her face as she whines about the part she has been given in a play; it is a part that represents all too clearly her own life and ego. “The Rehearsal,” written by Jean Anouilh and directed by guest director Georgij Paro was performed in Dailey Theatre April 19-21. The play explores marriage, commitment and the occassional affair. The production will run through Sunday. / photo by Leah Heagy

‘Rehearsal’ plays the cheating game

By Leah Heagy, Priscilla Segura on April 27, 2007 in Arts, Etc., Theater

If you like the secret lives of the cheating spouses from “Desperate Housewives,” then you will sure enjoy “The Rehearsal.”

Bunny Flingus, main character Artie’s girlfriend played by Tanya Wilkins, tries to drag his wife, Bananas, played by Jessica Swapp, away from the piano. “The House of Blue Leaves,” directed by Melody Rahbari, was performed Sept. 14, 15 and 16 on the Dailey Theatre’s Mainstage. / photo by Kelly Rivas

‘House of Blue Leaves’ spoils dreams

By Kelly Rivas, Lilia Cabello, Maria Villalpando on September 22, 2006 in Arts, Etc., Theater

The University of La Verne’s Department of Theatre Arts’ presentation of “The House of Blue Leaves,” a play by John Guare, was a creative, thrilling and surprising show.

The student art show “Unconscious Hour” featured 12 University of La Verne artists and was curated by the students in Art 390. The reception held on April 20 in the Harris Art Gallery was designed and coordinated by the students as well. The show contains paintings, photographs, collages, drawings and a live performance piece by senior theater arts major James Darrah. Jessica Swapp, freshman, was one of four women in Darrah’s piece, “Eight Over Sixteen.” / photo by Kelly Rivas

Students break visual boundaries

By Eric Iberri, Kelly Rivas on April 28, 2006 in Arts, Etc., Fine Art

Students, faculty and staff gathered for the opening of the art show “Unconscious Hour” at the Harris Art Gallery April 20.

The Match Seller (Ward) silently observes Edward (Adam Evans) throwing a temper tantrum after finally realizing his fears of the outside world. / photo by Kourtney Brumfield

Actors examine human condition

By Emmah Obradovich, Katherine Hillier, Kourtney Brumfield on March 17, 2006 in Arts, Etc., Theater

Nobel Prize winning playwright Harold Pinter is known for his plays about the divided self, and last weekend the University of La Verne Theatre Arts Department brilliantly highlighted six of his plays in the “Echoes of a Master” one act festival at the Cabaret Theater.

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