Arts

The Princeton University Orchestra sweeps the stage with powerful performance

The Princeton University Orchestra sweeps the stage with powerful performance

Isabella Dail

Even though the musicians sound professional, practice religiously, and perform in spectacular venues, they are still a campus organization and therefore a community. The quiet giggles between pieces and the heartfelt exchanges with seniors were a clear reminder of their close-knit group. 

Even though the musicians sound professional, practice religiously, and perform in spectacular venues, they are still a campus organization and therefore a community. The quiet giggles between pieces and the heartfelt exchanges with seniors were a clear reminder of their close-knit group. 

THE PROSPECT | 04/24/2023

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The best of both worlds at Princeton Bhangra

The best of both worlds at Princeton Bhangra

Joshua Yang

“Princeton Bhangra, Princeton’s South Asian cultural dance group, held their fourth annual performance on the nights of April 13 and 15 in Frist theater. The 90-minute-long show, titled ‘Kitaab: Let the stories unfold,’ featured six energetic dance numbers, complete with vivid costumes and props.”

“Princeton Bhangra, Princeton’s South Asian cultural dance group, held their fourth annual performance on the nights of April 13 and 15 in Frist theater. The 90-minute-long show, titled ‘Kitaab: Let the stories unfold,‘ featured six energetic dance numbers, complete with vivid costumes and props.”

THE PROSPECT | 04/23/2023

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The Jupiter Ensemble’s Concert: A New Champion for Baroque Vocal Music

The Jupiter Ensemble’s Concert: A New Champion for Baroque Vocal Music

Andrei Iosifescu

Desandre effortlessly sang challenging trills and virtuosic ornaments at pianissimo dynamics, and her seamless crescendos across phrases and unwaveringly long, sustained notes were equally noteworthy. 

Desandre effortlessly sang challenging trills and virtuosic ornaments at pianissimo dynamics, and her seamless crescendos across phrases and unwaveringly long, sustained notes were equally noteworthy. 

THE PROSPECT | 04/17/2023

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Lighting up stories of Asian joy: Reflections on "King of the Yees" from its lighting designer and cast

Lighting up stories of Asian joy: Reflections on "King of the Yees" from its lighting designer and cast

Emily Miller

This way there is not just diversity in the stories being told, but also diversity in where Asian actors can perform.

This way there is not just diversity in the stories being told, but also diversity in where Asian actors can perform.

THE PROSPECT | 04/13/2023

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A triumphant tribute: Glee Club's Walter L. Nollner concert

A triumphant tribute: Glee Club's Walter L. Nollner concert

Conner Kim

“When the last movement built to its dramatic end, tension filled the lingering silence. Then, an uproar of applause.”

“When the last movement built to its dramatic end, tension filled the lingering silence. Then, an uproar of applause.”

THE PROSPECT | 03/09/2023

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Play for love: L'Avant-Scène's third program of the year

Play for love: L'Avant-Scène's third program of the year

Ayse Basak Ersoy

“The ambiance of the space and the sense of community engulfed everyone as the audience and the actors thanked each other for their mutual love for theater.”

“The ambiance of the space and the sense of community engulfed everyone as the audience and the actors thanked each other for their mutual love for theater.”

THE PROSPECT | 03/09/2023

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‘Disorder’: An immersive ‘community piece’ at heart

‘Disorder’: An immersive ‘community piece’ at heart

Anika Buch

Showcasing the stories of the healthcare system from the perspectives of healthcare providers and patients, Reed Leventis ’23 presented a theater experience that spotlighted accessibility advocacy efforts.  

Showcasing the stories of the healthcare system from the perspectives of healthcare providers and patients, Reed Leventis ’23 presented a theater experience that spotlighted accessibility advocacy efforts.  

THE PROSPECT | 03/07/2023

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Toni Morrison's literary archaeology in public view at ‘Sites of Memory’ exhibition

Toni Morrison's literary archaeology in public view at ‘Sites of Memory’ exhibition

Annie Cao

Morrison’s stories go far beyond the limits of fiction —  they continue to illuminate real-life experiences and reinforce the connection between an individual and their community.

Morrison’s stories go far beyond the limits of fiction —  they continue to illuminate real-life experiences and reinforce the connection between an individual and their community.

THE PROSPECT | 03/07/2023

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A multicultural royal affair showcases South Asian dance: Naacho’s “Shaandaar”

A multicultural royal affair showcases South Asian dance: Naacho’s “Shaandaar”

Daniel Liu

“This seamless amalgamation of art — across geographical lines and time periods — is exemplative of the culturally significant role that Naacho plays on campus.”

“This seamless amalgamation of art — across geographical lines and time periods — is exemplative of the culturally significant role that Naacho plays on campus.”

THE PROSPECT | 03/05/2023

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On the rise: Triple 8's ‘UPRISING’

On the rise: Triple 8's ‘UPRISING’

Jenna Park

“Most of all, for Triple 8 dancers, the group is their home. They represent the rich and diverse culture of East Asia, and they do it with pride.”

“Most of all, for Triple 8 dancers, the group is their home. They represent the rich and diverse culture of East Asia, and they do it with pride.”

THE PROSPECT | 03/01/2023

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The hype and family behind Sympoh

The hype and family behind Sympoh

Russell Fan

“Every spin and shuffle provoked amazement. Each leg swing, torso sway, and boisterous jump possessed power. Dexterity of the hand motions, intricacy of the footwork, and sharpness of the movements highlighted suave, groovy energy.”

“Every spin and shuffle provoked amazement. Each leg swing, torso sway, and boisterous jump possessed power. Dexterity of the hand motions, intricacy of the footwork, and sharpness of the movements highlighted suave, groovy energy.”

THE PROSPECT | 02/21/2023

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Drawings by the Yanomami Indigenous community speak to climate change, deterioration of tribal rights

Drawings by the Yanomami Indigenous community speak to climate change, deterioration of tribal rights

Jaden Sharp

On Jan. 31, the University community had the opportunity to hear Davi Kopenawa speak about the ongoing systematic erasure of the Yanomami people and what it means for the Amazon Rainforest.

On Jan. 31, the University community had the opportunity to hear Davi Kopenawa speak about the ongoing systematic erasure of the Yanomami people and what it means for the Amazon Rainforest.

THE PROSPECT | 02/19/2023

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For Valentine's Day, six romance novels set in academia

For Valentine's Day, six romance novels set in academia

Emily Miller

“These books in one way or another reflect themes not only in my work but also in my time thus far in academia. I enjoy reading about characters with similar doubts, banter, journeys, and questions as me. For some, these books might be too close to home — especially at this time of year — but I like to lean in and appreciate the connection and ultimate triumph, even if it is fictional.”

“These books in one way or another reflect themes not only in my work but also in my time thus far in academia. I enjoy reading about characters with similar doubts, banter, journeys, and questions as me. For some, these books might be too close to home — especially at this time of year — but I like to lean in and appreciate the connection and ultimate triumph, even if it is fictional.”

THE PROSPECT | 02/08/2023

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The desire to be known: Lev Ricanati’s play “Underneath the Lintel”

The desire to be known: Lev Ricanati’s play “Underneath the Lintel”

Regina Roberts

“How can one trace the steps of someone who seems to be everywhere? As they travel across the world following clue after clue, the audience wonders if they are actually in search of the myth, or for meaning in their own life.”

“How can one trace the steps of someone who seems to be everywhere? As they travel across the world following clue after clue, the audience wonders if they are actually in search of the myth, or for meaning in their own life.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/07/2022

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Black Arts Company: Lifting each other up by getting down

Black Arts Company: Lifting each other up by getting down

Kerrie Liang

“The evidence was undeniable — BAC wasn’t just building a group of great dancers, it was building a community.”

“The evidence was undeniable — BAC wasn’t just building a group of great dancers, it was building a community.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/06/2022

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‘A space to do radical shit’: Black student artists form campus collective

‘A space to do radical shit’: Black student artists form campus collective

Auhjanae McGee

“We want it to be a community of Black people who want to make art together and who are dedicated to that,” said Aishah Balogun ’23. 

“We want it to be a community of Black people who want to make art together and who are dedicated to that,” said Aishah Balogun ’23. 

THE PROSPECT | 12/06/2022

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“We’re African”: Dorobucci presents “Picture Perfect”

“We’re African”: Dorobucci presents “Picture Perfect”

Eden Teshome and Regina Roberts

“The show offered a fusion of the modern and traditional, threaded along by the narrative of a family reunion … and all the inevitable drama.”

“The show offered a fusion of the modern and traditional, threaded along by the narrative of a family reunion … and all the inevitable drama.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/06/2022

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A decade of Carly Rae Jepsen: A grad student's muse

A decade of Carly Rae Jepsen: A grad student's muse

Emily Miller

“We all need a song or two to build confidence for hitting submit for a conference, journal, or grant and seeing how the universe reacts. Jepsen knows that things will not always work out; nevertheless, she dares to believe in a world where things will.”

“We all need a song or two to build confidence for hitting submit for a conference, journal, or grant and seeing how the universe reacts. Jepsen knows that things will not always work out; nevertheless, she dares to believe in a world where things will.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/05/2022

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Playful yet powerful: Samuel Fosso’s ‘Affirmative Acts’

Playful yet powerful: Samuel Fosso’s ‘Affirmative Acts’

Isabella Dail

“The current exhibition at Hulfish transcends simple snapshots by dialoguing with viewers on important themes of identity, expression, and the individual relationship to the larger society around them.”

“The current exhibition at Hulfish transcends simple snapshots by dialoguing with viewers on important themes of identity, expression, and the individual relationship to the larger society around them.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/04/2022

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Emmy-nominated actor Jonathan Majors speaks in Atelier series

Emmy-nominated actor Jonathan Majors speaks in Atelier series

Justus Wilhoit

Emmy-nominated movie and television actor Jonathan Majors sat down with Professor in the Humanities Paul Muldoon, who also serves as the director of the Princeton Atelier, to discuss Majors’s past roles and what the general public can expect from his upcoming movies.

Emmy-nominated movie and television actor Jonathan Majors sat down with Professor in the Humanities Paul Muldoon, who also serves as the director of the Princeton Atelier, to discuss Majors’s past roles and what the general public can expect from his upcoming movies. 

THE PROSPECT | 11/30/2022

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