Play Preview: ‘Cyrano De Bergerac’
The Cedarville University Theatre Department presents “Cyrano De Bergerac” Feb. 4-14 in the DeVries Theatre, complete with romance, sword fighting and one incredibly large nose.
Associate professor of theatre Matt Moore directs the production, which tells the story of “the ideal frenchman” who has fallen in love with Roxane, played by junior Emma Kowatch. Set in France during the 1640’s, “Cyrano De Bergerac” takes place in the height of the Musketeer Era during the Franco-Spa...
Student Spotlight – Jessica Lorenzini: Stepping up to Ayo
Jessica Lorenzini, a senior early childhood education major, introduced Irish dancing to Ayo, Cedarville’s dance org, when she was a sophomore at Cedarville.
When choreographing an Irish dance, Lorenzini said she starts with the basics. She uses either skipping or sevens, which are the basic steps Irish dancers use to count their feet movements.
Choreographing for Ayo
These two basic steps are the foundation for the dances Lorenzini creates for Ayo showcases.
“Working with Ayo has ...
CU on Set
Three Cedarville graduates helped produce and market the faith-based film “Woodlawn,” released in theatres Oct. 16 by Pure Flix and Provident Films. Ben Bailey ’09 and Parker Adams ’14 were a part of the audio/visual team, and Scott Mills ’92 helped market the movie to churches.
James Kragel, associate professor of communications at Cedarville, said having three graduates contribute to “Woodlawn” exemplifies the mission of the broadcasting and digital media program.
“I’m ...
Album Review: ’25’
British singer Adele released her album, titled “25,” Nov. 20. Adele’s single “Hello” initiated some hype in late October and continues to be a favorite among her followers.
“Hello” can be interpreted as a cry to a young love from an earlier time after which wounds have not been healed, despite the time that has passed: “They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing. ... But it don't matter, it clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore.”
The ...
Movie Review: ‘Mockingjay Part 2’
The final film based on the "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins centers around the epic conclusion of Katniss Everdeen’s personal vendetta to assassinate President Snow in the heart of the Capital. "Mockingjay Part 2," released in theatres Nov. 20, is filled with dynamic events and fast-paced action. It's a thriller that keeps the viewer enthralled right up until the credits roll.
The cast’s performances may be better than their performances in the previous three films of ...
Student Spotlight – Paul Tucker: Dreams of the Big Screen
Screenwriter Paul Tucker, a senior broadcasting and digital media major, had the opportunity to share his film work with Hollywood producers earlier this semester.
While there, Tucker pitched two of his screenplays to production companies to get feedback or even an offer. Tucker also had the opportunity to attend writing workshops and learn from other screenwriters in Hollywood. Tucker said getting the chance to see Hollywood in this setting was truly an eye-opening experience. He said he ...
STP Preview: “Of One Cord”
Senior Kayleigh Clark presents her Senior Theatre Project, “Of One Cord," this Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in Alford Auditorium. Clark wrote the script and directed the entire production.
Clark said the story tells of four people’s stories, which make one bigger story. “Of One Cord” tells the story of two best friends, Jonah (played by senior Caleb Peterson) and Eric (played by junior Calvin Hitchcock), and their relationships.
In the beginning of the play, Eric deals with ...
Review: ‘Hamlet’
Madness. Murder. Suicide. Sword fights. Revenge. The movie production of the live play "Hamlet" has all this and more. The National Live Theatre screened a new contemporary version of the famous play at the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs, Ohio, Nov. 7-8, and will have an encore showing Nov. 12.
Benedict Cumberbatch, better known for his role as Sherlock Holmes in the TV series "Sherlock," plays the main character, Hamlet, for National Live Theatre’s production. National Live Theatre ...
Student Spotlight – Johnathan Coraccio: Dancer, Comedian
Johnathan Coraccio, a senior computer science major, said he dances and makes people laugh for the glory of God.
As a Christian, Coraccio said he draws his inspiration from God, knowing that he performs for God.
“When I dance, in my mind, it is my way of worshiping God to show, ‘Hey, this is something that he has given me a passion for,’” Coraccio said, “so I just want to point this back to him.”
Coraccio is the president of Cedarville’s dance org, Ayo, where he seeks ...
STP Preview: ‘Poe’
Senior theatre major Drew Poplin will retell Edgar Allan Poe’s final days in Poplin's original play 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in Alford Auditorium. Poplin's Senior Theatre Project (STP) "Poe" looks into Poe’s mysterious last days.
“They randomly found him (Poe) in Baltimore on a park bench delirious, took him to a hospital, and he died the next day," Poplin said. "So there’s a lot of mystery surrounding his life. This is a fictional story about the last days of his life – just purely ...
