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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Dylan Gutierrez and Jeraldine Mendoza (Cheryl Mann/Joffrey Ballet)

A tale of two swans: Joffrey Ballet’s fresh take on classic ‘Swan Lake’

Emily Clement October 19, 2014

The curtain rose on a spare, but elegant set that appeared to be lit by skylight.  Dancers dressed for rehearsal began to file in, gossiping and stretching.  From there, it was a joyful and theatrical...

Katherine Keberlein (Violet), Mike Nussbaum (Colonel), Eric Slater (Daniel), Guy Massey (Footnote) and Catherine Combs (Beauty) in Noah Haidle’s “Smokefall” at Goodman Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Liz Lauren / Goodman Theatre)

Subtle, simple beauty shines in Goodman Theatre’s ‘Smokefall’

Emma Rubenstein October 19, 2014

This autumn, The Goodman Theatre’s “Smokefall” delivers an experience that is cradled between the realms of play, poetry and reality. The production, written by Noah Haidle and directed by Anne...

The Theatre School brings to life Norton Juster’s classic 1961 children’s book “The Phantom Tollbooth.” It runs through Nov. 15 at the Merle Reskin Theatre. (Michael Brosilow / The Theatre School)

DePaul Theatre School’s ‘Phantom Tollbooth’ not just child’s play

Alicya Dennison October 19, 2014

Amid midterm milestones, The Theatre School’s production of “The Phantom Tollbooth” sparked a refreshing upturn of emotions. The play debuted Oct. 7 at the historic Merle Reskin Theatre and will...

Q&A with the Joffrey Ballets Jeraldine Mendoza

Q&A with the Joffrey Ballet’s Jeraldine Mendoza

Courtney Jacquin, Editor in Chief October 15, 2014

Getting to dance a lead role in “Swan Lake” is a dream for any dancer. Getting to dance both female leads? Unreal. But for Joffrey Ballet dancer Jeraldine Mendoza, the dream is a reality as she...

Péter Szabó, Melissa Lorraine and András Visky of Theatre Y’s adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days.” DePaul Humanities Festival’s adaptation featured the actors improvising an aural deconstruction of the play. (Devron Enarson / Theatre Y)

Improvising Samuel Beckett ‘From Almost Nothing’

Erik Summerville October 12, 2014

Beauty was to be found in chaos last Monday night as the DePaul Humanities Center kicked off its season with “Sounds Generated from Almost Nothing from a Fully Corrupted Material,” featuring members...

Kevin Cox rehearses his role of Romulus with fellow cast members at Oracle Thursday evening. (Kathryn Eardley / The DePaulia)

Oracle Theatre’s ‘Romulus’ is falling apart — on purpose

Kathryn Eardley October 9, 2014

During her directing-debut, Kasey Foster recreates Gore Vidal’s “Romulus” with statuesque characters and a crumbling set design, a craft which set designer Joanna Iwanicka describes as “an...

“In the Heights” runs through Oct. 12  on The Theatre School’s intimate Fullerton Stage. (Michael Brosilow / The Theatre School)

Story hits home: Characters shine in DePaul Theatre School’s production of ‘In the Heights’

Grant Myatt October 5, 2014

More than 700 miles separate Chicago and New York City, but the story of a tight-knit community in “In the Heights” hits close to home. Leaving for school, scholarships, grades and trying to find...

Ensamble members Francis Guinan and Tim Hopper with Helen Sadler in The Night Alive. (Michael Brosilow / Steppenwolf Theatre)

Steppenwolf performance comes to life in ‘The Night Alive’

Emma Rubenstein October 5, 2014

Theater, if we let it, has the ability to transport us to another world entirely. Sometimes, though, it simultaneously grounds us in the middle of a difficult and messy reality. Steppenwolf Theatre’s...

Broadway in Chicagos Evil Dead the Musical is a bloody, kooky, and campy comedy. (Photo courtesy of Peter Coombs)

Q&A: Chicagoan Julie Baird of ‘Evil Dead the Musical’

Emma Rubenstein September 28, 2014

As Halloween approaches, Chicago is in store for a haunting and hilarious theatrical treat. Broadway in Chicago’s “Evil Dead the Musical” is an uproarious and outrageous show that audience members...

DePaul Theatre School prepares spin on Tony  Award-winning musical ‘In the Heights’

DePaul Theatre School prepares spin on Tony Award-winning musical ‘In the Heights’

Grant Myatt September 22, 2014

[hr] [dropcap]S[/dropcap]tanding center stage, Wesley Toledo’s focus was all forward as director Lisa Portes gave him notes, while the cast of about 15 buzzed with excitement from behind. As Portes...

Fabrice Calmels as the Samurai and Victoria Jaiani as the Princess in ”RAkU” from the Joffrey Ballet‘s ”Stories in Motion.” (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Mann)

Joffrey Ballet weaves enchanting tales in season opener ‘Stories in Motion’

Eden Ames September 21, 2014

It is a Thursday evening at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, and the hall is hushed by the white­-clothed figure of a woman writhing under projected lights. Her every movement is a...

The cast of Shattered Globe Theatre’s Midwest premiere of The Whaleship Essex by founding ensemble member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey. (Photo courtesy of Emily Schwartz)

Q&A: Theatre School alum Bridget Schreiber in ‘Whaleship Essex’

Emma Rubenstein September 21, 2014

This fall, Shattered Globe Theatre is bringing a magnificent tale to life. “The Whaleship Essex,” written by Joe Forbrich and directed by Lou Contey, tells a story of resilience and heartbreak....

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