Tri-county Concerts
Alexa Swantek When young, upcoming classical musicians perform, it’s easy to imagine them being welcomed to a crowded theatre with enthused audience members. This is apparently not a very common sight at…
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The Art of Instagram
Brooke Todd When we think of art, we think of museums. We think of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We think of…
Eastern’s Fine Arts Festival
Rachel Covert On Friday, Oct. 13, Eastern presented the Fine Arts Festival, an annual event which features performances from students, faculty and alumni in the arts departments. There were performances in dance,…
“Battle of the Sexes”: A review of hypocritical writing
Jared Maier Audiences across the world hoped “Battle of the Sexes” would offer a positive perspective on gender equality, but this movie is a sorry bait and switch. Johnathan Dayton and Valerie…
A Closer Look at Philadelphia Murals: A community rooted in a city’s shared experince
Eliza Brown Philadelphia is working to renew the respect art deserves, and to glean the benefits that art provides. From offering discounted, pay-what-you-can, and even free admission to art museums and exhibitions,…
The Art of the Coffeehouse Conversation
Gaelan Campbell Over the course of this semester, students of all backgrounds will sit in the Jammin’ Java or their favorite coffeehouse off-campus to have conversations. These conversations will range from the…
“LUTHER”: Reformation on the Stage
The life of 16th century German monk, Martin Luther, impacted the way we think about life, justice, freedom, and religion. This rich history from centuries past lives on today, specifically…
Advice From A Fellow Actor On Auditions
I knew a theatre director from Lansdale, Pa. who used to be a stagehand in professional productions. Though she teaches aspiring performers how to freely sing and dance their worries…
On Theater and The Return Home: An Interview with Eastern’s New Theater Director Reginald Brown
Anthony Barr “Theater itself is a reflection of who we are as human beings,” Reginald Brown tells me as we chat in his office. “That was true during the Golden Age of…
Music In The Emerald Isle: Eastern University Choir Travels to Ireland
Morgan Thomas This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Ireland with some of the students from the University Choir, members of the Church of the Savior choir, and singers from…