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othello
CT Watches: Othello
The University of Rochester Theatre Program takes on a modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s “Othello” and does an excellent job of capturing the intricacies of the renowned tragedy. Director Nigel Maister carefully explores the conversation of race that threads throughout “Othello.” While Othello holds a place of high power as a Venetian general, he is described […]
one act festival
One-Act play festival showcases completely student-made productions
After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UR International Theatre Program (URITP) presented its 21st annual One-Act New Play Festival this past weekend. Featuring five compelling plays — each written, directed, designed, and performed by students — the festival provided a platform for authentic and diverse narratives to flourish onstage. “One-Acts is […]
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. Read More
arthur miller
‘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. Read More
marisol
Rivera’s ‘Marisol’ remains frighteningly relevant today
Todd Theatre’s newest production, “Marisol” — which was as disturbing as it was disorienting — is not for the faint of heart. But while some moments were difficult to watch, the surrealist show was a worthwhile, deeply moving, and all-encompassing theatrical experience. Read More
Feminism
“Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.” is bizarre and empowering
On the last day of November, I attended “Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.” I did no prior research on the play besides a brief script-skimming. I was excited about the play, because I saw the word “vagina” numerous times. It was my first time in Todd Union in over a year. I scanned the room […]
Todd Theatre
‘The Pinter Plays’ savor discomfort
“The Pinter Plays,” the UR International Theatre Program’s side-by-side productions of the late playwright Harold Pinter’s one-acts “The Collection” and “The Lover,” possessed a certain sadistic glee in their opening Thursday night. That would make me, I suppose, a happy masochist. The sadism possessed by these plays was not a sadism exerted upon its characters […]
International Theatre Progarm
Todd one acts are bizarre, tragic, and moving
Have you ever seen something and thought, “Who in God’s green earth came up with this?” If you have, then maybe you’ll have felt a bit what I was feeling when I was watching “The Indefinitely Untitled Play,” the first of four theater pieces performed at the 19th Annual One Act Play Festival in Todd […]
