As I walked into the CPA to see Spank! A Fifty Shades Parody, I will admit to feeling a bit apprehensive attending the show solo. I mean, I’ve read the the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, spent countless nights rereading certain pages, and I know the eyebrow raising, cheek flushing […]
Arts
A Victorian English team-up
In the early months of the 1960’s, DC Comics took quite the large step in pop culture synergy branding. They made the now obvious decision to put a handful of the most popular characters together to form a team: the Justice League. The idea was a huge success. Marvel Comics […]
CPA celebrates 19th season
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts brings Chicago-style theater to University Park. The Center for Performing Arts is beginning its 19th season and hosts a world class theater that offers big city performances at a small town price. There are many exciting shows in store for the 2013/2014 season […]
Adam splitting: the nuclear fission of opinion
Miley Cyrus dominates a week of news. Thousands sign a petition against Ben Affleck taking the role of Batman. Grown Ups 2 makes a significan tamount of money at the summer box office. The Kardashians somehow remain relevant. These things are our popular discussion topics, our concerns. Yet, strife occurs […]
A…My Name is Alice auditions this Saturday
GSU students will have the chance to take to the stage this fall. Auditions for A… My Name is Alice will take place Saturday, September 7 from 4 to 5:30pm and 6 to 7:30pm. Students who are interested in auditioning for the production must reserve a timeslot on the audition […]
Transformations draws full house for both showings
Childhood bed time stories will never be the same again after seeing Transformations. Transformations retells classics in a twisted light such as Snow White, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and many more during Anne Sexton’s poetry turned theatrical production. For Governors State University the Grimm’s play is another leap […]
Asner brings FDR to life at CPA
GSU’s Center for Performing Arts recently hosted television legend Ed Asner and his one man show, FDR. Those who attended the show were treated to an evening of theater at its finest. In FDR, which played at the CPA for one night only on April 17, Asner brings President Franklin […]
Spring Breakers: perception and reflection of a generation
Of the nine films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 2013, four directly dealt with political and social issues of the American culture and its history. Certainly not a recent trend by any regard, film, and art in general, often turns its lens back on the culture the artists […]
Braid Tales: It’s not just about the hair!
Magic was made at GSU’s Center for the Performing Arts on January 26 withBraid Tales, part of the “One More Night” Series. The show waspresented by Kuumba Lynx and FootworKINGz with a special performance by the South Shore Drill team. Brilliant is the word that comes to mind. Bold is […]
Braid Tales calls for “peace, love, respect”
Empowerment through the hip-hop arts, civic engagement and activism, creative expression, critical thinking, and organic relationship building were themes that saturated the atmosphere as students, faculty, and staff corralled together in Engbretson Hall on January 24 for an engaging and enlightening kindred meeting of minds. Braid Tales: the Zigzags and […]