Video teaser: Loveplay

The challenges of bringing multiple characters and time periods to life in Loveplay There is something special about the energy in the lobby after a great performance. You have to be there to experience the animated chatter and provocative discussion of the play. That experience is what sets live theatre apart from television or movies. … Read moreVideo teaser: Loveplay

Loveplay Q & A with Jan Selman – curious arts

Director riffs on Buffini’s barbed commentary I sat down with Jan Selman to chat about the Department of Drama’s upcoming Studio Theatre offering, Loveplay by Moira Buffini, opening Thursday, October 30. Jan is a professor within the Drama department, and is directing Loveplay. Q: What is it about Moira Buffini’s plays that encouraged the Drama … Read moreLoveplay Q & A with Jan Selman – curious arts

In the Studio with Agnieszka Koziarz – curious arts

An MFA sculptor in her creative space What draws you to sculpture as a medium? I am drawn to three-dimensional figurative or abstract forms by their depth and movement.  Creating sculpture allows me to use my hands to transform things and work spatially, using and expressing my sensitivity of touch. I love working with form … Read moreIn the Studio with Agnieszka Koziarz – curious arts

Moira Buffini’s contributions to feminist satire – curious arts

Sex and gender politics skewered in Loveplay While some are afraid of the term feminism, a playwright like Moira Buffini is not worried about confronting the concept through her plays. She demonstrates her prowess with satire through Loveplay, a thoroughly enjoyable journey that addresses gender, sexuality and queer identity, all while keeping the audience engaged … Read moreMoira Buffini’s contributions to feminist satire – curious arts

Design Students Unlock Generation Open – curious arts

Generation Open Is The Theme For Open Access Week 2014. Illustration By Michael Parillas.

Open Access Week 2014 Imagine being able to read any academic publication you like, at no cost to you. Today this isn’t possible. Traditionally, most academic publications, such as peer-reviewed research articles, have not been freely available to anyone who wants to read them. Access to most scholarly journals is too expensive for individual readers. … Read moreDesign Students Unlock Generation Open – curious arts