By Samantha Samant Staff Writer “This crew of 21 is some of the most talented human beings I’ve worked with, and that includes students and professionals and all kinds of company members,” Melanie Armer, freelance director of Post Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “Ubu Roi“ said. “This is a really…
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By Karis Fuller Arts and Entertainment Editor On Thursday, Sept. 27 the newly renovated Steinberg Museum showed of the talents of the visual arts department, but this time it wasn’t the students’ art being critiqued. Situated on the ground floor of the B. Davis Schwartz Library, the artwork of the…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief The chair of LIU’s Board of Trustees made a generous donation to the university to renovate the Hillwood Commons Recital Hall. Renamed the Krasnoff Theater after donors Eric Krasnoff and his wife Sandra, the intimate space has reopened this semester. The Krasnoffs have been steady long-time…
By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor Many don’t realize that students come from far and wide to attend Post, especially those in the theater and performing arts department. This small percentage have to leave their family and friends miles away to pursue their dream. This is the case for…
By Alex Espinosa Staff Writer The Emerging Student Theater Artists (ESTA) group on campus has big plans for the fall semester. Senior musical theatre major, Isabelle Rutens, said the group has three shows planned for the current semester, including a musical rendition of “Cats,” (coined as “Katz” by the group)…
By Melissa Ponton Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor, Copy Editor Critically acclaimed jazz artist Jon Batiste will take the Krasnoff Theater stage (formerly the Hillwood Recital Hall) to treat showgoers to a night of both his original compositions and American standards on Friday, Sept. 28. Batiste will promote his forthcoming…
By Shannon Miller Contributing Writer Melissa Etheridge is bringing her “Yes I Am” album tour to the Tilles Center this fall. Etheridge kicked off her tour at the Fox Tucson Theatre in Arizona on Sunday, Sept. 16, and will be coming to Tilles on Sunday, Oct. 7. The tour marks…
By Tashina Tappin Contributing Writer The fifth film in “The Conjuring” series, “The Nun” made quite an impact on its opening weekend Sept. 6. “The Nun” had one of the highest domestic box office opening weekends, bringing in $53.5 million, making it one of “The Conjuring” franchise’s best openings thus…
By Karis Fuller Arts and Entertainment Editor The Department of Theater, Dance & Arts Management is far more than just the individuals acting on stage. There’s a whole other world behind the curtains, filled with late nights and fueled by coffee. Senior theatre production major with a focus in stage…
By Josie Rerecich Staff Writer The S.A.L. Gallery unveiled their first exhibition of the year entitled, “Wake Up.” The formal reception was held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and consisted of artwork by five masters in fine arts (MFA) students. Each student chose a current issue that people need to be…