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'Home' ends up no place
In the 1700s, Bernini's sculpture "The Ecstasy of St. Theresa" stirred up controversy because the titular character appeared to be in the throes of sexual -- possibly masturbatory -- passion and not the cherubic consort suggested by the title.
Book explores theater's history
Since 1931, Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Conn., has hosted monumental actors and actresses and played host to the stage debuts and finales of such playwrights as George Bernard Shaw, Eugene O'Neill and A.R. Gurney. The theatre's recent...
Size matters: YUAG's miniatures delight
Visitors to the Yale University Art Gallery will find that the imposing full-sized portraits have some small neighbors this month. "Private Faces of Public People: 1750-1900," which opened Aug. 17, showcases a few outstanding pieces from Yale's...
Find fair Verona in New Haven
While most students were schlepping boxes or navigating online course evaluations this past week, two Yalies were making wanton promises of eternal love and ingesting vials of poison. Natalia Duncan '06 and Alex Organ DRA '06, who play the titular...
Famed playwright returns to his roots
August Wilson to speak with Yalies at Af-Am House
Despite the fact that he has seen four of his plays enjoy successful runs on Broadway, legendary black playwright August Wilson still considers the Yale Repertory Theatre -- and the Elm City -- his home. Wilson began his monumental career in New Haven...
'Shape' proves gritty, compelling
Sophomore Chris Kochevar's production of Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" is delightfully minimalist. Indeed, this show is a far cry from the 2003 feature film based on the play. Thankfully, Kochevar's production does not borrow much from the film...
Lieb shows frisky side in undies show
As if spring's rising hemlines aren't enough to make you feel guilty about winter's overindulgences. Whether it was a few too many trips to the Commons pizza station or a wavering commitment to Payne Whitney that did you in, the dress code shift from...
'Hedda Gabbler' is right on target
Ibsen's classic gets wry at University Theater
"And why should I be happy?" bored ex-aristocrat Hedda Gabbler (Christianna Nelson DRA '05) asks a friend in the Yale School of Drama's production of the Ibsen classic. The unsatisfied housewife -- glamorous, beautiful and as skilled in flirting as...
'Miss Julie' teases well but tires fast
Stindberg classic gets lusty but lackluster retelling by Rep
The promotional picture for the Yale Rep's latest production promises Harlequin novel-esque bodice-ripping. "Miss Julie," based on the 1888 play by August Strindberg, begins with a mutually satisfying one-night-stand between the titular protagonist...
'Moon' rises at Wharf
O'Neill classic shed light on playwright's life and life in general
Eugene O'Neill chose the perfect title for his semi-fictional "A Moon for the Misbegotten." The Long Wharf production, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein, bears striking similarities to its title: it's lyrical, captivating and of...