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REVIEW: Carolina Ballet’s “Rhapsody in Blue” puts a uniquely American twist on ballet

Megan Eesley, Copy Editor • February 10, 2024

The spotlights shone on the Fletcher Opera Theater and heralded Carolina Ballet’s latest performance, “Rhapsody in Blue,” which opened Feb. 1. Choreographed by Zalman Raffael, the performance...

The 96th Academy Award Nominations, snubs and surprises

Noah Phillips, Staff Writer • January 30, 2024

It goes without saying that the annual Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, is a massive event that rivals the Super Bowl as the biggest night in entertainment. Every year, countless...

REVIEW: Jon Hart’s “Party School” leaves much to be desired

Megan Eesley, Copy Editor • December 3, 2023

Jon Hart’s young adult novel “Party School” is not the traditional college story of Elle Woods-like success. It follows Dylan Mills, an unexceptional student who let his anxiety keep him from...

Behind the scenes: “Dracula”

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023

The UNCW theater department put on a performance of a lifetime with the production of “Dracula.” Held in Kenan Auditorium, the show lasted for three weekends. Directed by Christopher Marino, the...

REVIEW: UNCW’s bone-chilling production of “Dracula”

Sarah Carter, Staff Writer • November 4, 2023

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) theater department brings the story of "Dracula" to the stage demonstrating the gothic tale with excellence. The audience is transported back to the...

REVIEW: Carolina Ballet’s “Frankenstein” is an ode to death and humanity

Megan Eesley, Copy Editor • October 27, 2023

Performed by the Carolina Ballet in Raleigh at the Fletcher Opera Theater on Saturday, Oct. 14, “Frankenstein” based on the novel by Mary Shelley is a triumph. Choreographed by Artistic Director...

Celebrating banned book week at Randall Library

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer • October 9, 2023

Libraries across the United States celebrate banned book week from Oct. 1-7. Randall Library held their annual banned book read-in on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Chris Robinson, opening speaker and coordinator,...

UNCW Theatre Department brings satire to the stage with ‘A Murder of Crows’

Bailey Arnold, Staff Writer • April 19, 2023

The UNCW Theatre Department is ending their 2022-2023 season with a thought-provoking and unconventional play, “A Murder of Crows,” written by Mac Wellman and directed by Professor Paul Castagno. The show follows Susannah as she learns to understand and deal with family relationships, survival, and life and death.

Extra, Extra! Highlighting student background acting in local productions

Anna Ford, Assistant Culture Editor • April 16, 2023

The North Carolina film industry is now experiencing a period of growth following the COVID-19 pandemic, with film productions returning to Wilmington and bringing the industry back to life. This increase follows a change to the NC budget lowering the requirements to receive help from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant. This increase in filming led to a higher demand for background actors, with many people—including UNCW’s own students—in the Wilmington area eager and willing to be part of Wilmington’s film legacy.

As drag comes under attack across the country, local queens speak out

Nate Mauldin, Photography Editor • March 22, 2023

Drag is an art form that goes back centuries. Many historians claim it originated with Shakespeare, whose plays were performed entirely by men—and men dressed as women. By the 1970s, following the Stonewall Uprising, the art of drag had cemented itself in American culture. Drag foremothers like Divine and Crystal LaBeija would pave the way for what it is today. Though it has evolved much over time, drag in its many forms is an expression of our creativity and humanity that has persisted throughout history.

UNCW’s Theatre Department spotlighted by North Carolina Theatre Conference College/University Award

Anna Ford, Staff Writer • February 20, 2023

Lights, camera – award time! The North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) recently awarded the UNCW Theatre Department with the esteemed NCTC College/University Award, recognizing the program for excellence in theatre and education.

UNCW Theatre Department to present ‘Electra’ as first spring production

Olivia Vizethann, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

UNCW’s Theatre Department gears up for their debut production of the spring semester. Sophocles’ Greek tragedy “Electra,” directed by Christopher Marino, will be the first of two performances this spring and will kick off this Friday. The show will run on Feb. 16-19 and 23-26 at the Mainstage Theatre in the UNCW Cultural Arts Building.