Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer – Before the audience enters the theatre or the actors take the stage, there is a process of preparing for the show that must be completed in order for there to be a show at all. There has to be something on the stage for them to act on. There has to be lighting cues designed for them to stand under. There have to be props [...]

Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer – After experiencing nearly a decade in theatre, I feel as though I have learned a lot about how auditions are typically run and what directors usually look for at these auditions from the actors. Even though I think I know what the director may be looking for in an actress, I still know that the director knows what they are looking for and that may [...]

Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer - Last week in the Daura Gallery, located in the Dillard Fine Arts Center, opened a new exhibit that celebrates the art of the Looney Toons characters and the imaginative scenes that made all of America fall in love with these cartoons. What’s Up, Doc? features Chuck Jones’ artistry and the animation art of Looney Toons. In 1933, Chuck Jones started working for Warner Brothers’ Studios [...]

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Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer – The Academy Awards marks the night in every cinematic year, when those artists who have created engaging screenplays, beautiful films and memorable roles are honored for their work. This is the night when Hollywood’s finest step out to honor one another for their hard work in entertainment. Billy Crystal returned to the Oscar stage and gave a stellar performance as host of Hollywood’s biggest night! [...]

Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer – This past weekend, I had the pleasure of seeing the Tony-award winning musical, Ragtime: The Musical at Liberty University’s Tower Theater. The talented cast, the extravagant costumes, the buoyant music, the intricate sets and the dazzling lights were all perfectly combined to create a show that truly brought tears to my eyes. I loved the rag music and how it brought all the different stories [...]

Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer – Okay, so it is finally that time of the year to get up the nerve to tell the person you have been stalking on Facebook and around campus, how much you adore them. Now there are all sorts of ways for you to do this. You could slip them a cute little note with a yes or no check list, send them a message online [...]

Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer - One of the best things about going to see a theatrical production, a motion picture or an elegant opera is the thrill of seeing the stunning costumes they have created for their actors and singers. I am a firm believer that the quality of the costumes can really determine the overall quality of the piece or production. Without an accurate and defined vision for the [...]

Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer – Every year I look forward to the Awards Season for screen, stage and television actors. I love making my own predictions on who is going to win best actress and debating between my best friends and their choices for the win. For me, the four best awards shows to honor these actors are the Golden Globe Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Academy Awards [...]

Sierra Spicer, Staff Writer – Opera is not just for the snooty, eloquent upper class. So many people say that the opera is uninteresting and hard to follow because of the lack of an audible storyline. I used to be one of these people, but I am proud to say that even a non-believer can be reformed into a fan of operatic productions. This past weekend, a few of my [...]