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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

New musical parodies HBOs Games of Thrones

New musical parodies HBO’s ‘”Games of Thrones”

Pat Mullane October 2, 2016

While Chicago’s newest play, “Hamilton” has certainly earned its title as the most popular musical of the city, there is another worth a certain amount of attention as well.  Off course from the...

Merle Reskin Theatre production of “The Kid Who Ran for President,” opens Oct. 6.

Merle Reskin Theatre production of “The Kid Who Ran for President,” opens Oct. 6.

Caroline Stacey October 2, 2016

Just like college students are always asked about their future plans and careers, the big question for children is quite similar: what do you want to be when you grow up? With that, countless ideas pop...

DePaul alum directs new play The Burials

DePaul alum directs new play “The Burials”

Pat Mullane September 25, 2016

In the spring of 2006, then DePaul theater student and studying playwright, Caitlin Parrish was premiering her play “Echo Boom” at DePaul as part of The Theatre School’s New Playwrights Series. ...

DePaul student comedians produce stand-up show, Undergrad Underground

DePaul student comedians produce stand-up show, Undergrad Underground

Pat Mullane September 25, 2016

For most attendees, there may not be much to say about the Playground Theater. Its pitch-black walls and floors encapsulate the room in practically complete darkness, with a sole ceiling light shining...

For the price of a “Hamilton” ticket, here are some of the best shows to see in the city

For the price of a “Hamilton” ticket, here are some of the best shows to see in the city

Leah Hasdan September 25, 2016

The nation’s most esteemed theatre production is arriving to Chicago and not even a half-priced ticket — which typically entails a disrupted view of a pole in your face and the second floor ceiling...

DePaul students find a second home at The Second City

DePaul students find a second home at The Second City

Rachel Hinton September 19, 2016

Making people laugh is no easy feat. In Chicago’s Old Town Triangle — just a few CTA stops away from the heart of DePaul — Second City thrives, feeding off the self-deprecating nature of the city...

New group DePaul Shakespeare Organization celebrates playwright

New group DePaul Shakespeare Organization celebrates playwright

Rachel Hinton May 8, 2016

In William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the titular character pronounces that the play is the setting wherein he’ll catch the conscience of the murderous king, his uncle. Though the line shows Hamlet’s...

DePaul students direct performance at Bernhard Moos Elementary School

DePaul students direct performance at Bernhard Moos Elementary School

Michael Schmidt May 7, 2016

Six DePaul students are directing a children’s theater performance at Bernhard Moos Elementary School in Humboldt Park, to be performed for the families in early June. Freshmen Reid Annin, Tori...

‘The Misanthrope,’ and its costumes, shine

‘The Misanthrope,’ and its costumes, shine

Nina Gaulin April 22, 2016

“The Misanthrope,” which opened April 15 at The Theatre School, puts a modern spin on a timeless aspect of humanity: our social world. The play was originally written by Moliere in 1666, and directed...

‘The Misanthrope’ to open at The Theatre School

‘The Misanthrope’ to open at The Theatre School

Nina Gaulin April 9, 2016

This week, The Theatre School will set French playwright and author Moliere’s “The Misanthrope” — directed by DePaul MFA student Brian Balcom — in the modern world to explore society and human...

DePaul professor stars in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ play

DePaul professor stars in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ play

Erin Yarnall February 14, 2016

In reality, it would probably be awful to be taught anything by Sherlock Holmes. While the fictional British detective is highly intelligent, he’s also narcissistic, can’t deal with emotions and...

Review: Roundabout Theatre’s revival of Cabaret

Review: Roundabout Theatre’s revival of ‘Cabaret’

Nina Gaulin February 12, 2016

For over 50 years, “Cabaret” has been a risqué yet enticing musical that has astounded audiences across the world with its controversial subject matter. With a powerful start, Roundabout Theatre’s...

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