Theatre

Around the ROC Players “Carousel:” Reframing theater to a new age and stage

As a performance charged in both its energy and musicality, ROC Players’ “Carousel” breaks down and resets expectations for student theater on campus.

CT Views: Todd Theatre’s “Orlando”

“Orlando” may be the second most campy thing to hit campus — falling just short of Sigma Delta Tau’s annual Mr. UofR pageant.

A night at the cinema with “The Barker”

My experience at Dryden Theater was unlike any movie-going experience I have ever had. The music, the film, and the atmosphere: all completely unique.

It’s easy to be abuzz about ROC Players’ “Spelling Bee”

The archetype of “theater kid” is one that’s hard to shake the negative connotation off of. It’s easy to be…

“The African Company” plays to the beat of its own drum

“The African Company” is a labor of passion for its material and commitment to its cause, and the hard work of its cast and crew pays off.

If music be the food of love, play on, Players

Every comedic moment was excellently played from beginning to end, breathing new life into the bawdy jokes and double entendres of the original text.

‘The Crucible’ is a theatrical romp

There is blood, dirt and grime, and behind the scenes, there is blood, sweat and tears poured into this production that you can feel palpably on stage.

‘Lear on the 2nd Floor’ was as unstable as its protagonist

I can’t necessarily say I enjoyed ‘Lear on the 2nd Floor,’ but I’m glad I went, if only to enjoy talented performers and get my mind absolutely unraveled.

TOOP brings the love to Halloween with Pride and Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice is a tried-and-true, fan-favorite romcom, but this staging brought a vivacity and life to its text.

‘Hocus Pocus: the Drag Parody Musical’ promises a spicy, spooky show

The parody is as raunchy as you would expect for a show promoted with the phrase “we spell witches with a capital B."