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Basil Twist recreates 'The Rite of Spring' in puppet performance
When “The Rite of Spring” premiered in Paris in 1913, it was a ballet for human dancers. Tonight, American puppeteer Basil Twist premieres his version — which has been reimagined for silk, paper and smoke.
‘Cabaret’ offers sparkling performance
In the pitch black Paul Green Theatre, a single spotlight shines on the deranged face of the Kit Kat Klub’s Emcee, portrayed by Obie Award-winner Taylor Mac.
Iron & Wine to perform acoustic set
After a hip-hop-centric fall semester, the Carolina Union Activities Board is swapping out sick beats for an acoustic guitar.
Q&A with writer-in-residence Mary Karr
Memoirist and poet Mary Karr is visiting UNC this week as the distinguished writer-in-residence for the English and Comparative Literature Department. Arts Editor Carson Blackwelder sat down with Karr and discussed her passion for writing, the intricacies of memoirs and her time at UNC.
‘A Rite’ brings new meaning to show
“A Rite,” a collaborative venture between theater legend Anne Bogart and choreographer Bill T. Jones, held its world premiere Saturday, after weather halted the Friday showing.
2 artists reimagine "The Rite of Spring" through dance
Two titans of their respective art genres have united for a unique and personal reimagining of Igor Stravinsky’s iconic score to “The Rite of Spring.”
ArtsCenter turns profit in 2012 fiscal year
After several years of operating in the red, The ArtsCenter in Carrboro profited $143,695 in 2012.
PlayMakers brings to life adaptation of classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life'
PlayMakers Repertory Company’s holiday play is bringing a decades-old American film to life. The company’s “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” formally premieres Saturday.
Pauper Players’ ‘Rocky Horror’ thrills audience
While many have reinvented “The Rocky Horror Show,” Pauper Players provides a fresh interpretation of the musical by director Clare Shaffer.
"Prudencia Hart" creates world of imagination, hilarity
“The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart” is just as likely to capture your soul as it is your attention.
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"An Iliad" sparks notions of war, aftermath
Assistant arts editor Carson Blackwelder saw “An Iliad” on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. He gives the show four stars out of five.
Wednesday Roundup (9/6-9/12): Catvertising
Thursday “Elza” The Sonja Haynes Stone Center 7 p.m. Free Kick off the semester and the first film of the Diaspora Film Festival.
Wednesday Roundup (8/30-9/5): Welcome Back, (Not) Kotter
Wednesday Roundup is back, bringing you all the must-do’s if you want to consider yourself artsy.
Q&A: Damian Stamer
Damian Stamer, a first-year MFA student, is currently showing a solo exhibition entitled “Southern Comfort” at Freight Volume in New York City.
Playmakers managing director to national post
Hannah Grannemann is taking PlayMakers Repertory Company to the big leagues. Grannemann, managing director of Playmakers Repertory Company, was recently elected to serve as secretary of the League of Resident Theatres.
