Monday, November 11, 1996 ART: Unique approach to painting results in visual ‘songs’ on display at FIGBy Aliza Batzri Daily Bruin Contributor Can a painting sing? Read more...

Friday, November 8, 1996 OPERA: Michael Hampe directs scenes from famous opera at UCLABy Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor With a bellowing voice, arms tossed up in the air, and a hand pressed against a forehead of silverish hair, world-renowned opera director Michael Hampe takes command of the stage as he passionately directs his student performers. Read more...

Friday, November 8, 1996 Playing a mentally unstable character ready to burst at any moment, actor Chris Penn describes his experiences in ‘The Funeral.’By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Listening to a blue jean-clad Chris Penn chat about cooking and fishing as he doodles geometric shapes on hotel stationary, it is hard to imagine the actor as anything but the guy next door. Read more...

Friday, November 8, 1996 THEATER: One-man show ‘4Play’ promises audience a diverse, captivating journey By Goutami Mikkilineni Daily Bruin Contributor By their third year in graduate school, MFA actors are more than comfortable with acting. Read more...

Friday, November 8, 1996SCREENSCENE"The Secret Agent" Directed by Christopher Hampton Starring Bob Hoskins, Patricia Arquette As an alternative to mindless Hollywood blockbusters with little character development and rambling plots, the intelligent and thought-provoking "The Secret Agent" comes as a welcome surprise. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 ART: Collection depicts the courage and talent of the disabled competitorsBy Amanda Miller Daily Bruin Contributor Photographer Carol Petersen finds courage, determination and talent in the faces around her. Read more...

Thursday, November 7, 1996 As a Beverly Hills High School student, director Larry Bishop made a pact with his three best friends to make movies, and 30 years later, their dream has come to fruition in the form of ‘Mad Dog Time.’By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff ids of Hollywood stars often grow up with skewed perceptions of reality, and Larry Bishop, the son of Rat Pack member Joey Bishop, is no exception. Read more...