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Live in Philly

22 February 2011 Sheila Kane

From Feb. 9 to Feb. 20, Tomlinson Theater performed the production of playwright Charles Mee’s “Big Love.” This comedic play puts a modern twist on the classic Greek text, “The Suppliant Women” by Aeschylus, and

Nonprofit theater services surrounding community

08 February 2011 Nichole Baldino

The Walking Fish Theatre spreads its love of performing arts to Philadelphia. For a playwright, having one’s vision come to life on the stage is a rewarding experience – something Michelle Pauls and Stan Heleva

Celebrating Irish theater with skulls and grave digging

25 January 2011 Danielle Miess

“A Skull in Connemara” is one of two McDonagh plays featured during Irish Theatre Festival. They needed 100 skeletons to be made, only to destroy them a few weeks later. They needed graves to be

Fencing: Thompson seeks spot

24 January 2011 Connor Showalter

The Cherry and White recently competed at the North American Cup tournament between Jan. 14-17 in Dallas. Junior Kamali Thompson earned top honors for the Owls, winning the gold medal in the Under-20 Women’s Sabre

Even without sleep, the show must go on

16 November 2010 Alexandra Olivier

Insomnia Theater creates a way for students to get involved in theater production without the long-term commitment. Temple’s Insomnia Theater has created a group for those who love theater and have 24 hours to devote

Speaking words and spreading truth

08 November 2010 Chelsea Wargo

By touring the nation and spreading her message of truth to thousands of people, Nina “Lyrispect” Ball, a 2005 Temple alumna of the African American studies department, said she hopes to empower America with her

Controversial comedy questions stereotypes

27 September 2010 Danette Coombs

Laughter proved to be a valuable learning tool in N*gger, Wetb*ck, Ch*nk, a racially fueled comedy.

Storytellers connect with ‘Tales’ at Fringe Festival

06 September 2010 Jessica Lopez

Students explore the art of storytelling in this year’s Philly Fringe production of “Tales.” After last year’s production of “Something With Wings,” Felipe Vergara and the Found Theater Company return to the Philadelphia Live Arts

Rocking musicals at Prince Theater

19 April 2010 Max McCormack

Goodman’s predictable off-Broadway, Rooms: A Rock Romance, receives mixed reviews.

Plays of love and revenge in Philly

06 April 2010 Max McCormack

William Shakespeare’s famous works hit the stage of Philadelphia’s theater companies.