In polite conversation, there are two topics that are usually taboo: politics and religion. On Friday (March 9) in West Hollywood, the WHAP! Lecture Series brings both subjects to the…
Continue reading »CalArts School of Theater Presents A Splendid Death
A Splendid Death, a newly adapted production of French author and playwright Jean Genet’s (1910-86) Splendid’s, opens with a preview performance tonight (March 8 ) at CalArts. Adapted and directed by…
Continue reading »Writer-Director Andrew Stanton on the Art of Storytelling
Last week at the TED2012: Full Spectrum conference in Long Beach, CalArts alum Andrew Stanton (Film/Video BFA 87) revealed the “secret sauce” to great storytelling—the element of wonder—in his TED…
Continue reading »CalArts Animation Tribute at LA Animation Festival
The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF)—the largest international animation festival in California—takes over the Regent Showcase Theater in Hollywood this week (March 7-11). CalArtian filmmakers play a central…
Continue reading »Photo Gallery: Student Choice / MFA 1 Dance Concert 2012
[nggallery id=”238″] As previously posted, students from The Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance at CalArts presented their 2012 Student Choice / MFA 1 Dance Concert last month (Feb. 9-10). The…
Continue reading »CalArtians Speak at Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference in Chicago
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ (AWP) 2012 Conference & Bookfair—with more than 9,500 participants this year—is in full swing this week (Feb. 29-March 3) with over 400 scheduled…
Continue reading »Faculty Member Ulrich Krieger Discusses Lou Reed 3D Album Project Tonight
CalArts faculty member Ulrich Krieger, a composer and member of the Lou Reed-helmed band, Metal Machine Trio (MM3), presents a new rendition on MM3’s 1975 album, Metal Machine Music. The world premiere of…
Continue reading »Video: Director Martín Acosta Discusses New Play Timboctou at REDCAT
[nggallery id=”237″] Celebrated Mexico City director Martín Acosta presents the world premiere of playwright Alejandro Ricaño’s Timboctou on REDCAT’s stage this week (March 2-11). With highly visual multimedia elements, the wryly humorous play…
Continue reading »Keep an Eye Out for New CalArts Student Newspaper
The CalArts Eye, a brand-new, student-run newspaper celebrates its first printed issue with a launch party tonight (Feb. 28) in Tatum Lounge from 7-11 pm. The new publication covers creative…
Continue reading »‘Los Angeles Plays Itself’ Screens at CalArts
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) is a nearly three-hour homage to the City of Angels, directed by CalArts faculty member Thom Andersen. The video essay has a rare screening tonight…
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