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Studio Theater production plays with theatricality and scholarship Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies get a second look in Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) at Pacific Lutheran University. The Shakespearean-inspired production runs in Studio Theater on March 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30pm and March 20 at 2pm. Constance, a quirky professor, attempts to go against the grain and prove her controversial theory about the heroines of

Studio Theater production plays with theatricality and scholarship Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 3, 2016 March 3, 2016 Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies get a second look in Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) at Pacific Lutheran University. The Shakespearean-inspired production runs in Studio Theater on March 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30pm and March 20 at 2pm. Constance, a quirky professor, attempts to go against the grain and prove her controversial theory about the heroines of

woman.”” “She was an activist-author who never shied away from difficult subjects, but instead, embraced them in all their complexity. Lorde was a critic of second-wave feminism, helmed by white, middle-class women, and wrote that gender oppression was not inseparable from other oppressive systems like racism, classism and homophobia. She has made lasting contributions in the fields of feminist theory, critical race studies and queer theory through her pedagogy and writing.” – from https

complex score. Students Ben Merrill and Luke Hartley share the title role, with Lydia Bill and Lindsey Hansen sharing Mrs. Lovett. The cast includes 25 PLU students. The story of Sweeney first appeared between November 1846 and March 1847 as an eighteen-part serial titled, The String of Pearls: A Romance. Author Edward Lloyd drew upon several pre-existing works for his story, but the character of Sweeney is completely original.  The story of Sweeney Todd has been adapted numerous times: as plays and

from our string faculty- forming a duet with the singer. It must be heard to be believed! Handel really outdid himself in this music.” Brown programs the annual production with a three-year cycle of repertoire to expose students to baroque, standard repertoire, and modern opera during their four years of study. Brown notes that Handel is a particularly healthy repertoire for young singers. The music alternates between lyrical and melismatic without straining the range of a younger singer. “There

Powell’s doctoral dissertation, and when Hagen began writing “Banner of My Purpose,” he asked if Powell would be interested. “I’m always looking for ways to expand the repertoire horizons of my ensemble,” Powell said. “It just gives them different types of experiences.” For this piece, that different experience is working with a soloist. Typically, string instruments accompany soloists, but Hagen set his piece for wind instruments and a baritone. Soloists add a new dynamic to the performance, forcing

of the universe and natural world with pre-recorded and digitally produced sounds along with a live solo horn performance. She also received acclaim for her composition “Mountain Ascent,” awarded first place at the International Women’s Brass Conference Competition in 2022. With an international reputation and a string of commissions from prestigious ensembles and musicians, Gillie’s substantial, relevant, and influential work has elevated her status as a composer and contributed significantly to