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Musical Review: ‘Peter Pan Live!’

Most people are familiar with the story of Peter Pan, whether from watching the animated Disney film or reading the original tale by J. M. Barrie. There’s no question that the story of Peter Pan has remained as timeless as Pan himself and continues to be a favorite among children and grown-ups alike. “Peter Pan” was chosen as this year’s live televised musical broadcast by NBC. “Peter Pan Live!” aired Dec. 4 on NBC, a follow-up to their highly successful “Sound of Music ...

Radio Theatre Puts New Spin on Classic

The Cedarville Opera House is hosting two non-traditional performances of “A Christmas Carol.” This production is like a live radio broadcast, said Clifford Fawcett, who plays the role of Jacob Marley. In this production, there will be a minimal set, live music, no costumes, live sound effects and audience involvement. Both performances, as well as a few of the previous rehearsals, will be recorded and blended together into one full-length radio production that will be aired Christmas ...

Movie Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part One’

Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) survived the arena — twice — and inspired all of Panem with her bravery, daring and devotion. Now, having played a part in a plan she knew nothing of, she finds that her actions have affected more than she could have imagined. After firing the arrow at the arena’s force field and enabling the escape from the Quarter Quell and the Capitol, Katniss’ world has fallen apart. District 12 is gone. She survived the arena and made it out — but she is ...

You Know Heartsong and You Know Rekindle, But Do You Know Resonance?

An unfamiliar worship band to much of the Cedarville community, Resonance gives students an opportunity to travel, gain experience and develop lasting relationships. Roger O’Neel, assistant professor of worship and adviser for Resonance, said Resonance is the worship department’s touring team. This year, Resonance has two bands: Resonance Blue and Resonance Gold. Resonance’s two bands are volunteer based and run as a part of the worship department. The bands essentially complement ...

Movie Review: ‘Big Hero 6’

“Big Hero 6” is the latest movie released by the Disney franchise. It’s loosely based off the Marvel comics of the same name and doesn’t disappoint – it’s filled with action and adventure, while still making the audience laugh and feel for the characters. Meet Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter). Hiro’s a seemingly normal kid living in San Fransokyo (basically a mashup of San Francisco and Tokyo) who has a penchant for robotics. He and his older brother Tadashi (Daniel Henney) live with ...

STP Encourages Critical Thinking and Audience Engagement

Senior theatre major Amy (Douglas) Cundall will present her senior theatre project, “Ruby Moon,” 8 p.m. on Nov. 21 in Alford Auditorium. The STP is a reenactment of Matt Cameron’s revised “Ruby Moon” (2005) and is presented by special arrangement with Matt Cameron and Currency Press. Cundall, who is both performing in and co-directing the play, said “Ruby Moon” will be a new experience for Cedarville. It’s a pretty dark play, she said, and it’ll be performed on the floor ...

Student Spotlight – Simon Yeh: Jazz Musician

The last Homecoming firework fizzles out and the clapping quiets. Inside the BTS, spectators shift their attention to the CU Jazz Band, which clusters to the left of the front door. There’s a count-off — “a-one, a-two, a-one, two, three, four” — and then good jazz happens. Just as the first song starts sizzling, Simon Yeh, the student director and lead saxophonist, stands up, waits a beat, and solos like a pro. “On clarinet, Simon’s as good as any major. On saxophone, ...

Cedarville A Cappella Group Will Perform Concert in the Opera House

The Inversions will perform their fall concert Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cedarville Opera House. The Inversions, Cedarville’s first and only a cappella group, began in October 2011. Junior Robert Rhodes has been involved with The Inversions since his freshman year. Rhodes is the group’s PR director, part of the musical arrangement committee and a singer in the group. “I had a dear friend of mine who actually graduated last year who was kind of one of the founding ...

Movie Review: ‘Interstellar’

“We’ve always defined ourselves by the ability to overcome the impossible. And we count these moments. These moments when we dare to aim higher, to break barriers, to reach for the stars, to make the unknown known," says Cooper, the main character in "Interstellar." Writer and director Christopher Nolan is no stranger to the spectacular and thought-provoking. With “Memento,” he tackled the ideas of memory and perception. In his "Dark Knight" trilogy, he changed the landscape of ...

Heartsong, OneVoice and Jubilate Present Annual Afternoon of Praise

HeartSong, OneVoice and Jubilate will lead the Cedarville community in worship from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the DMC Chapel for an Afternoon of Praise. This free event is an annual encounter anticipated around Parents and Grandparents Weekend. Jubilate will open the concert. Roger O’Neel, director for Jubilate, said the choir will be doing three contemporary songs: “Yours Will Be” by Big Daddy Weave, “Lord I Need You” by Matt Maher and a song called “Savior.” “One of ...