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A man in a jacket with a cane sits next to a woman in a suit.

By Mirabella Miller 7778 Views Acting, Claremont Colleges Theater, Fall Play, Historical Fiction, Historical Play, House Of Desires, Pomona College, Pomona Theater, Student Acting, Student Actor, Theater

The play “House of Desires” traces the story of characters embroiled in multiple love triangles while powerfully subverting historical gender norms.

Zalia Maya SC ’24 and Lila Rubin PZ ’23 chat on a couch sweetly.

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November 4, 2021 11:00 pmNovember 5, 2021 1:03 am

Campy, queer dark comedy ‘Alice Won’t Die’ centers the complexity of love

By Mirabella Miller 4482 Views Alice Won't Die, Halloweekend, LGBTQ Themes, Pomona College, Seaver Theater, Student Productions, Student Theater, The Green Room, Theater

The student-produced play “Alice Won’t Die” ran from Oct. 28-31 and followed the story of two hitwomen with an intricate, passion-filled past.

A group of students wearing black dance on stage.

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October 28, 2021 10:30 pmOctober 29, 2021 1:02 am

Sex-positive cabaret ‘Don’t Tell Mama’ spotlights empowerment, inclusion

By Eliza Powers 3515 Views Play, Theater

Stitching together numbers from “Legally Blonde” to “Spring Awakening,” the upcoming cabaret “Don’t Tell Mama” from musical theater group Spotlight MT aims to be an inclusive project both on stage and behind the scenes.

Panelists Chantal Bilodeau, Paula L. Cizmar and Gigi Buddie discuss and reflect on the performances at the Hive

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October 28, 2021 10:30 pmNovember 1, 2021 10:59 am

Climate ACTivism: Climate Change Theatre Action spreads climate education in accessible, intimate setting

By Kate Jones 4098 Views Climate Change, Climate Change Theatre Action, Climate Crisis, Climate Policy, Global Climate, Performance, Performative Activism, Performing Arts, Pomona College Theater Department, Pomona College Theatre Department, Pomona Theater, Student Performers, The Hive, Theater

As part of a worldwide series of Climate Change Theatre Action plays, students performed eight short monologues at The Hive on Tuesday.

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October 14, 2021 8:55 pmOctober 14, 2021 9:30 pm

OPINION: ‘Hamilton’ discrimination allegations raise questions about the real meaning of inclusivity

By Caelan Reeves 3839 Views Discrimination, Diversity, Hamilton, Theater, Transgender

Recent allegations of severe discrimination against minorities on the set of the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ demonstrate that simply hiring a diverse group of people is not enough for a truly inclusive environment, argues guest columnist Caelan Reeves CM ’24.

A student stands with a concerned expression on stage.

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October 8, 2021 1:03 amOctober 8, 2021 1:42 am

Fall play ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ puts intimacy, growth on center stage

By Eliza Powers 4153 Views Drama, Pomona College Theater Department, Pomona College Theatre Department, Pomona Theater, Seaver Theater, Seaver Theatre, Student Theater, Theater, Theatre

During an often awkward return to in-person activities, “Circle Mirror Transformation” is the perfect play to explore the dynamic of strangers growing together. The Pomona College production will run from Oct. 7-10 at the Seaver Theatre.

A portrait of a female young adult in a white dress.

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October 1, 2021 12:35 am

Pomona first-year draws on psychology in assistant directing fall play

By Dhani Srinivasan 3220 Views Directing, Director, First Year Experience, First Years, Pomona College Theatre Department, Pomona Theater, Student Director, Student Theater, Theater, Theatre

Her first semester of college, Vidusshi Hingad PO ’25 is already assistant directing the Pomona Department of Theatre’s production of Circle Mirror Transformation.