Bright Lights, Bigger Spotlight: Iliana Rivera

Rashad Brown, A&E Editor
January 31, 2012

“I’d rather do what I love than be miserable all the time.” Iliana Rivera is, as she describes herself, someone who really likes to have fun and loves to sing. Hailing from Burlington, NC, she is a free spirited, fun-loving young woman who aspires to obtain a career in theatre. The... Read more »

Calling All Singers & Actors!!!!

Bianca Stokes, Writer
January 18, 2012

A new playwright/composer by the name of S. Kristi Douglas is developing a musical called Daughters of the King. It tells a story of three sisters; all daughters of a pastor who; through faith, love, and self forgiveness,  make their way through different adversities. Daughters of the King is a spiritual... Read more »

Catawba Theatre: The Transition to Success

RC, writer
November 23, 2011

Catawba College has endured drastic changes in the past few years, even more recently in the past year or so. There has been changes in presidency of the school, coaches, deans, housing directors, tuition, classes, and professors. With all of these changes you have to sit and ponder on if these changes... Read more »

The Sounds of Homecoming

Rashad Brown, Writer
October 28, 2011

This past weekend Catawba College came together to celebrate homecoming, reuniting family, friends, and alumni alike. This year the music department of Catawba filled the weekend with music, intertwining the musical festivities with the planned events of Homecoming. With sound from choral composer... Read more »

As I Lay Dying

RC, Writer
September 29, 2011

Eight months ago an ensemble was put together to create the magnificent production of As I Lay Dying. The process of this production has been very different for many of the actors involved. Many of them have just discovered the form of “moment work”. “Moment work is a compilation of form and content... Read more »

A Very Blue Masque Weekend!

RC, Writer
September 20, 2011

The Blue Masque had a very eventful weekend this past week! The kick-off was the 9-5pm work call for the upcoming show, As I Lay Dying, A play adaption of William Faulkner’s novel. All the theatre students got together and worked hard with finishing the set, painting the platforms, getting final fittings... Read more »

“This Whistling Is for You There in the Dark.”: The Backstory

RC, Writer
September 20, 2011

I sat down and talked to Dr. Janice Fuller about her poem “This Whistling Is for You There in the Dark.” The poem was just submitted to the North Carolina Arts Council for the anniversary of 9/11.The council was looking for local poets who had written poems about 9/11 and found Catawba’s own Dr.... Read more »

Catawba’s Improv Troupe asks “WHERE ARE THE DIAMONDS”

By Kaylee S Johnson, Fine Arts/Photography Editor
April 26, 2011

Last night, Catawba College’s Improv Troupe “Where are the Diamonds” had their CatawbaPalooza show to a crowd of rowdy students. The Troupe consists of: Ryan Glidewell (Senior) Chris Clowers (Senior) Chris Herring (Senior) Katie Hauser (Senior) Robin Tynes (Junior) Tommy Hawfield (Sophomore) Sean... Read more »

“Merry Wives of Windsor” at Catawba College!

Guest Writer Sydney Berk
April 4, 2011

Catawba College invites you to discover one of William Shakespeare’s most hilarious comedies. Follow the antics of one of theater’s most loved fools, Falstaff, as he is tricked by two witty wives. (It’s a comedy and time to get even.) Performed April 5 and 6 at 6:55 p.m. and April 7,... Read more »

Students Participate in Local Production of “Hairspray”!

Kaylee S Johnson with Guest Michael Stone, Fine Arts Editor/Photo Editor
March 27, 2011

Piedmont Players Theater Inc. presents “Hairspray” Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman Producing Partners: Wachovia Bank and Bill & Cora Greene. Show Dates: March 31-April 2 & April 6-9 at 7:30, April 3 at 2:30. Wednesday... Read more »