Arts

‘Broken Glass’ explores emotional, physical paralysis

by Katherine Preston, Staff Writer and Megan Bantle, Editor in Chief May 8, 2013
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The theatre department continued to celebrate the works of Arthur Miller this semester with its production of Broken Glass last weekend in the Adams Memorial Theatre of the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance . The performance was directed by Chair of the Theatre Department and Professor of Theater David Eppel. Set in Brooklyn at [...]

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The artist otherwise known as: Cary Hairfield ’15

by Libby Dvir, Features Editor May 8, 2013
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While most Ephs know Cary Hairfield ’15 from the a capella group The Accidentals, the small circle of students taking studio art classes might know her for her unapologetic monopolization of the Spencer Studio Art building’s formerly white walls. But song and charcoal aren’t her only mediums of choice – art comes naturally to Hairfield [...]

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CoDa mixes modern, classic in final performance of semester

by Matt McNaughton, Contributing Writer May 8, 2013
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The College’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CoDa) pulled out all the stops for its final show of the year. Featuring music from the likes of Gotye and Adele, excellent student choreography and even a rain machine, this show had about all one could hope for in a modern dance performance. The dancers and choreographers of CoDa [...]

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Cap and Bells ends season with double feature

by Diana Chen, Staff Writer May 1, 2013
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Last weekend, Cap and Bells put on its final show of the year, a double feature of two plays, The Art of Remembering, directed by Sallie Lau ’15 and The Aliens, directed by Chris Gay ’13. The night began with The Art of Remembering, a play written by Adina L. Ruskin that follows a young [...]

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Xu Bing lectures on creativity, tradition

by Emma Grauberger, Staff Writer May 1, 2013
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Last Friday,  renowned Chinese artist Xu Bing gave a talk to a full audience at MASS MoCA on the eve of the opening of a new gallery devoted to the artist’s work. Recent visitors to the museum most likely marveled at his awe-inspiring exhibit, “Phoenix,” which features two massive birds made from construction site waste [...]

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Gospel Choir gives seniors joyful farewell

by Alexander Pena, Staff Writer May 1, 2013

The Williams Gospel Choir’s performance last Saturday packed amazing talent, beautiful music, a few tearful goodbyes and a lot of soul. The performance starred choir members Kimberly Kiplagat ’16, Irene Castillo ’16, Jasmyne Grismore ’15, Willis Koomson ’14, Etienne Aduya ’15, Stanley Ewala ’16, Don Polite ’13, Alyssa Barlis ’13, Christina Chen ’16, Jackie Lane [...]

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Nyssa revels in the unexpected

by Rachel Lee, Production Assistant May 1, 2013
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Goodrich Hall played host to an entirely new brand of talent last Friday and Saturday evenings with the premiere performance of the College’s new belly dancing club, Nyssa, founded earlier this semester by Anshita Khandelwal ’14. On a lively stage overflowing with colors and movement, the performers danced for an enthusiastic full house, who were [...]

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Macklemore, Ryan Lewis give long-awaited concert

by Nicole Smith, Managing Editor April 24, 2013
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On Monday night, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis packed Towne Field House for a highly anticipated concert. While the majority of the crowd was composed of students, the concert also attracted members of the community, including – to the surprise of several students – professors. After opening act Vera Flash performed, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took [...]

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‘Next to Normal’ tackles family tensions

by Diana Chen, Staff Writer April 24, 2013
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Last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a small cast of students put on a performance of the critically acclaimed rock musical Next to Normal, accompanied by a live pit band. The musical follows the story of the Goodman family, consisting of mother Diana (Sarah Pier ’16), father Dan (Matthew Conway ’15), daughter Natalie (Alex Marshall ’15) [...]

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BSO performs new composition by alum

by Alyssa Amos, Photo Editor April 24, 2013

The Berkshire Symphony Orchestra performed its spring concert last Friday night in Chapin Hall to a full house. The performance unveiled the world premiere of a piece by alum Laone Thekiso ’12, Kagisano. Along with Thekiso, the concert focused on showcasing the talents of the College with solo performances by Casey McLellan ’14 on percussion, [...]

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