Wednesday, February 4

Eric Swartz’s MFA directing project aims to leave audiences with new perspective

This post was updated July 6 at 9:02 p.m. Eric Swartz is redefining the borders between language and livelihood. The UCLA graduate student showcased his second-year master of fine arts directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall. Read more...

Photo: Four actors dressed in mismatched brightly-colored costumes interact on stage. Eric Swartz’s directing project on Phillip Howze’s “Frontieres sans Frontieres” was preformed from May 22 to May 24 at Macgowan Hall and featured orphaned teenagers living in a landfill. (Courtesy of Makela Yepez)


Shenanigans Comedy Club’s Sketch department provides live laughs

This post was updated July 6 at 8:56 p.m. Nothing is sketchy about the dedication of the Sketch team of Shenanigans Comedy Club at UCLA. The team is one of four creative departments that make up the Shenanigans Comedy Club, along with the Digital Sketch, Improv and Standup departments. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are members of Shenanigans Comedy Club’s Sketch department. The club’s president, Andy Liu, said the Sketch team oversees the production process of the organization’s sketches shown at its shows. (Courtesy of Ivan Karp & Gabby Klijian)


Coauthors Rob and Bob shed light on movie magic, creative leadership in new book

This post was updated July 6 at 9:23 p.m. Rob Carpenter is pulling back the Ozian curtain on one of the most enigmatic leadership roles in Hollywood – the producer. Read more...

Photo: Bob “TV Bob” Boden (left) and Rob Carpenter (right) stand together and hold their latest cowritten book on creativity and leadership in the entertainment industry. Carpenter said the book translates wisdom of successful producers into practical concrete steps. (Courtesy of Dr. Rob Carpenter)



Elena Bruce mixes martial arts, cultural influences into contemporary choreography

With every step, Elena Bruce strikes a balance between movement and intention. Growing up in a competitive dance environment, the fourth-year dance student is evolving her artistic identity as a dancer, deriving meaning through movement. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Elena Bruce wearing black sportswear and white shoes while doing a leap. The fourth-year dance student said she explores her identity through movement. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)


‘The best decision I made in my college career’: Kanwulia Onianwa reflects on FAST

Kanwulia Onianwa’s UCLA journey is in its final stitch. Onianwa, a fourth-year sociology student and marketing director of FAST, said she has had her heart set on UCLA and fashion since middle school. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Kanwulia Onianwa standing in front of Pauley Pavilion in a white jacket and black skirt. Onianwa is the current marketing director of the FAST fashion club at UCLA. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA student explores trans identity in queer comedy ‘The Man Who Ate Time’

Tyler Neufeld’s play, “The Man Who Ate Time,” creates a whimsical space for transgender identity, community and self-realization. Neufeld, a fourth-year theater student, has been working on “The Man Who Ate Time” since his sophomore year at UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Tyler Neufeld gestures to a fellow cast member while rehearsing for his play, “The Man Who Ate Time.” The fourth-year theater student has been working on the play since his sophomore year at UCLA. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin)



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