Theatre is a staple in New York City entertainment culture. Throughout history, it has been one of New York’s most influential and wide-reaching artistic mediums, and while that continues to be the case, oftentimes it remains inaccessible due to a key factor: cost. It’s a fact that theatre’s demographic is graying, and it’s due in… Read More Student-Priced Theatre Tickets in an Expensive Theatre City
When I was thirteen, I saw a performance of Frankenstein at my hometown library. The grave-digging scene changed my entire perspective on what theater could be. The set of the show consisted of nothing more than an interesting square scaffolding piece and the entire cast wore simple black clothing, except the monster, who also wore… Read More Staging the Macabre
TW for this article: pedophilia, suicide, abuse, loss Also: SPOILERS Recently, I was able to attend a showing of the new play, Kissing The Floor, written by Ellen McLaughlin and directed by Ianthe Demos, who is one of the heads of the BA Acting International Performance Ensemble major here at Pace University. The play is… Read More Kissing The Floor Review
Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Times Square, I spontaneously decided to rush Bad Cinderella. I ran inside moments before the show started and the music commenced as soon as I was seated. It was…jarring. I don’t want to put the blame on the show for that. I had no time to… Read More Is Bad Cinderella Really THAT Bad?
No day was more important than January 25, 1996, to 35-year-old Johnathan Larson. After years of hard work, Larson’s dream was about to come true: his new musical, Rent, was about to premiere at the New York Theatre Workshop. The artist notably struggled with a sense of wasting his life, and at many points, he… Read More Without You – The Real Tragedy of Rent
With two conference rooms and three group meeting spaces, comfortable couches, and an unlimited supply of hot drinks, it’s no secret why students love the Honors Lounge. It provides a much-needed retreat from the rush of university life. From Seidenberg to Dyson, Honors students at Pace have come together to express their appreciation for the… Read More A Love Letter to the Honors Lounge
Let’s get one thing straight: if I’m in the middle of a good book, there’s no way I’m going to want to put it down. However, walking through the streets of NYC with my face in a book is really not an option… I already almost walk into traffic daily, so I don’t need an… Read More NYC is the Place for Audiobooks
“This is the best moment of my entire life,” whispered audience member Jay Giffin on Sunday, 2/13, as he stepped into the Schaberlie Theater in 41 Park Row for the closing performance of the Pace Performing Arts’ Night of Original Work (NOW). What preceded that statement was a wonderful evening of theatre and celebration. The… Read More PPA – The Night of Original Work
February: The month of love. Valentine’s Day can be an enjoyable time when you’re a reader. There is a plethora of romance books, making it hard to even get through them all! Here’s my list of romance books that I’m hoping to get to, especially in the month of February. From the author of… Read More My February Romance TBR
Pace’s newest building, 15 Beekman, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. The building will include several facilities, including two dining areas, a library, classroom spaces, and multipurpose learning spaces on its first 11 floors and suite-style dorms on the upper 14 floors for a total of 25 floors. According to Pace’s… Read More Onwards and Upwards! New Facilities Planned to Open at 15 Beekman in Fall 2023