<![CDATA[The Daily Aztec - 'All the World's A Stage' RSS]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/se/the-daily-aztec-all-the-world-s-a-stage-rss-1.756064 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:42:42 -0400 en <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: A spectacle in every sense of the word]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-a-spectacle-in-every-sense-of-the-word-1.2169297

By: Sandy Chase, Staff Writer



The Theatre of the Absurd was a moniker given to European plays of the 1940s through 1960s, and fittingly so because of themes of confusion, hopelessness and dialogues full of clichés, oppositions and overall nonsense. This whimsical theater and it...

]]> 1.2169297 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:40:51 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The acclaimed tragic love story returns to ballet]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-acclaimed-tragic-love-story-returns-to-ballet-1.2156638

By: Hui Ling Tham, Staff Writer



Once again, the legacy of one of William Shakespeare’s classics was brought to life on stage. To end the celebration of its 20th anniversary, the San Diego Ballet decided to return with last year’s performance of “Romeo and Juliet.&rdquo...

]]> 1.2156638 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:27:17 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: 'Birds' cast performs a la Chekhov, 'Wicked']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-birds-cast-performs-a-la-chekhov-wicked-1.2156629

By: Kari Luu, Contributor



Warning: Spoiler alert / Love them or hate them, musicals are one of the best ways to see fresh and talented actors at their finest, minus the Hollywood glamour mumbo jumbo. However, in San Diego State’s latest musical “Birds of Paradise,&rdqu...

]]> 1.2156629 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:23:52 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Depression-era play offers life perspective]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-depression-era-play-offers-life-perspective-1.2110431

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor



With all the holiday shows dominating San Diego’s stages this season — “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” and “The Nutcracker” come to mind — it might be refreshing to experience a production that d...

]]> 1.2110431 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:30:31 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: A mélange of Grimm icons seen in new play ]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-a-melange-of-grimm-icons-seen-in-new-play-1.2088170

By: Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor



Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? In San Diego State’s latest musical “Into the Woods,” which throws together a medley of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales into one story, a scary wolf is the least of anyone’s problems. Inst...

]]> 1.2088170 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:24:00 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: More fun than a Swiffer commercial ]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-more-fun-than-a-swiffer-commercial-1.2033157

By: Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor



San Diego State’s recent play promises to “vacuum the dust off the meaning of love and family.” With a talented cast of 5 people, an amazing set and a gigantic yew tree, it does just that, with a few laughs along the way....

]]> 1.2033157 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:30 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The king lives on in award-winning musical]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-king-lives-on-in-award-winning-musical-1.2029710

By: Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor



Perhaps the most misunderstood lyrics are “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. Sithi uhm ingonyama. Siyo Nqoba, ingonyama. Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala.” These words are not gibberish but actually the African language Zulu for “Here comes ...

]]> 1.2029710 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:43:06 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Letters adapted on stage in 'Dear Harvey']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-letters-adapted-on-stage-in-dear-harvey-1.1931768

By: Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor


Current campus play recounts support sent to political icon

In light of the recent budget cuts, the San Diego State theatre department was told it would have to cut its repertoire down from six plays to five — it’s a good thing it didn’t.   Peter Cirino, the director of the almost-doomed pla...

]]> 1.1931768 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:26:05 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: King Arthur of 'Spamalot' tells about life as a knight and Python]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-king-arthur-of-spamalot-tells-about-life-as-a-knight-and-python-1.1864539

By: Allie Daugherty, Assistant Tempo Editor



In 1975, the world learned through the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” that it’s not a matter of where a bird grips a coconut. Instead, as one character said, “it’s a simple question of weight ratios! A 5-ounce bird c...

]]> 1.1864539 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 03:00:14 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: 'Godspell']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-godspell-1.1815041

By: Josh Elwell, Senior Staff Writer


Lamb’s Players Theatre has once again turned to Stephen Schwartz’ “Godspell” in its third attempt to revive some of the downtown theater magic at the Horton Grand since the production “Triple Espresso” ended.  Alth...

]]> 1.1815041 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:09:22 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: San Diego gets 'Wicked']]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-san-diego-gets-wicked-1.1814905

By: Sandy Chase, Staff Writer



With a musical score spanning multiple styles and an interesting story befitting both children and adults, “Wicked” has something for everyone to fall in love with. The story takes place at Shiz University where ultra-popular Glinda, soon to b...

]]> 1.1814905 Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:58:14 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Fiddler on the Roof]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-fiddler-on-the-roof-1.1786910

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Managing Editor



You’ve seen the movie. You’ve been dragged to the musical. Someone has forced you to sing one of the songs in middle school choir class. Yes, “Fiddler on the Roof” is back, but this time it packs an added punch. With Jerome Robbins...

]]> 1.1786910 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:51:15 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Against all odds, be a good person]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-against-all-odds-be-a-good-person-1.1735666

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Assistant Copy Chief



Bertolt Brecht, born in 1898 in the German city of Augsburg, is considered to be one of the single most important figures in the world of theater. His “Epic Theatre” defied conventional realism, as Brecht believed the emotional release experie...

]]> 1.1735666 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:41:58 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Just about 600 years of history — abridged]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-just-about-600-years-of-history-abridged-1.1730457

By: Amanda Macias, Staff Writer



If you ever thought that American history could never be as interesting, let alone as funny, as the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget or even YouTube’s “Charlie bit me” clip, think again....

]]> 1.1730457 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:24:24 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: '1001 Grains of Sand' gives families a friendly taste of theater]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-1001-grains-of-sand-gives-families-a-friendly-taste-of-theater-1.1617801

By: Tanya Drackolakis, Assistant Copy Chief


San Diego State theater professor and director/playwright for the SDSU Theatre for Young Audience’s season and touring programs, Margaret Larlham, has brought her own play “1,001 Grains of Sand” to campus. This family friendly romp throu...

]]> 1.1617801 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:32:17 -0400 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Get ready, 'Rent' is coming]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage-get-ready-rent-is-coming-1.1331304

By: Sandy Chase, Staff Writer



--“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes …” Now that we’ve got the song stuck in your head, hopefully you’ll get a chance to check out the live version in March. Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award-winning mus...

]]> 1.1331304 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:02:31 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: The Broadway smash musical, 'Annie,' is on tour now]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-the-broadway-smash-musical-annie-is-on-tour-now-1.1307976

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Assistant Copy Chief



The tale of the cheeky, redheaded orphan has been with us since James Whitcomb Riley's poem “Little Orphan Annie” in 1885. However, it is the musical adaptation of the comic strip that has been capturing hearts for decades. Martin Charnin&rsqu...

]]> 1.1307976 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:50:07 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Leave your drugs at home; 'Hotel Cassiopeia' is a trip all by itself]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-leave-your-drugs-at-home-hotel-cassiopeia-is-a-trip-all-by-itself-1.1098427

By: Sandy Chase, Staff Writer


So artsy, it would make Salvador Dali cock his head in confusion

Most plays have heroes, villains and a plot. “Hotel Cassiopeia” has none of these theatrical and literary archetypes. What it does have is artistry. Crazy, crazy artistry....

]]> 1.1098427 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:15:20 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: This noble adaptation of Satre's work is insightful, haunting and hellish]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-this-noble-adaptation-of-satre-s-work-is-insightful-haunting-and-hellish-1.1096364

By: Tanya Dracolakis, Assistant Copy Chief


Walking up to the Diversionary Theatre gives one the feeling of a true community in every sense of the word. Nestled in the up-and-coming neighborhood of University Heights, it's the nation's third oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender theater. Th...

]]> 1.1096364 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:32:28 -0500 <![CDATA[ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Shakespeare arrives again in San Diego]]> http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/all-the-world-s-a-stage/all-the-world-s-a-stage-shakespeare-arrives-again-in-san-diego-1.1049209

By: Nasir Sakandar, Staff Writer


Every year, Shakespeare theater festivals are held across the world to remind us of why his work is still relevant. And surprisingly after all these years his work still continues to draw in crowds....

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