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Student showcases voice overseas

When most people think of opera singers, the image of a heavyset woman wearing a Viking helmet holding a note so high glass breaks usually appears in one’s mind. Caroline Bergan, a junior vocal performance major, is out to prove this stereotype wrong. Bergen has recently been given the opportunity to perform in an opera [...]

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Play recounts events surrounding Matthew Shepard

Although the University of West Florida’s newest production, “The Laramie Project” revolves around a young gay man’s murder in 1998, audiences will take away more than a history lesson. Directed by Sam Osheroff, the production is about the true events surrounding the death of 21-year-old University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. But, [...]

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Actors in “The Laramie Project” give life to many characters

In the comic books, Superman was able to transform into Clark Kent and back again through the simple act of putting on or taking off his glasses. It seems laughable that adding or removing a single article of clothing can change a person’s identity, but the actors in the University of West Florida’s production of [...]

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New theater production tale of hate, forgiveness

“The Laramie Project,” a documentary play chronicling the murder of Matthew Shepard and its aftermath in 1998, will be performed April 12 to 22 by University of West Florida theater students. The play was written by Moises Kaufman in response to the hate crime against Shepard, an openly gay man studying at the University of [...]

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Suess provides inspiration for wacky student musical

For years, Dr. Seuss has entertained countless people with whimsical stories and fanciful characters. Now, it’s the University of West Florida’s turn. From Feb. 23 to March 4, 2012, the Department of Theatre at the University of West Florida will be performing “Seussical! The Musical.” “Seussical! The Musical,”  combines Dr. Seuss’ “Horton Hears a Who” [...]

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Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Jordyn Brown covers the first Open Mic Night of the semester. Share/BookmarkRelated Posts:No Related Posts

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She Looks Like Trash Fashion Show

She Looks Like Trash Fashion Show

Recycled goods can go along way, even in fashion! Jerico cover’s Professor Anne Shiplee’s Academic Foundations Class’ She Looks Like Trash Fashion Show. Share/BookmarkRelated Posts:No Related Posts

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‘Earnest’ satire found in new theater production

Cases of mistaken identity can be a humorous misunderstanding, especially if it’s the University of West Florida’s production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.” UWF will be putting on the play for two weekends starting Nov. 10.  The play will be on stage Thursday-Sunday on Nov. 10-13 and 17-20.  And the cast seems [...]

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UWF’s Got Talent: Finale

UWF’s Got Talent: Finale

Jerico brings you the finale of UWF’s Got Talent! Part 1: Dong Pyon and Casey Bishop Stephani Spiegel Trisha Johnson and Lauren Lajas Part 2: Avery Green and AJ Williams Martin Hall Femme Fatale Emily Ward Part 3: Redefined Travis Mimms Part 4: Samantha Clarke Top Three Winners Share/BookmarkRelated Posts:CAB drives events on campus

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Weekly Profile: Improvonauts

Weekly Profile: Improvonauts

To be or not to wear a giant cowboy hat? What does that mean? I don’t know, but it’s improv comedy and that’s what the Improvonauts are all about. Share/BookmarkRelated Posts:No Related Posts

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