Why here? Why now? These are the first two questions a director must ask herself when deciding on a play to direct.
The renowned Nash Ensemble of London returned to the University for a week-long residency last week.The group is considered by many to be among the world's foremost chamber music ensembles.The residency consisted primarily of a master class in which the London musicians worked closely with three current students.Jonathan Vinacour '01 and Andrew Luse '02 both participated in the residency two years ago, and had the opportunity to do so again this year.Luse said it has been a wonderful experience to interact with seasoned professional musicians.
Following the national trend, Princeton has seen an explosion in sushi restaurants since the mid-1990s.
This weekend, the Wilson Blackbox boasts a rare performance of Latin American theater on campus with the production of "Furious Antigone," a thesis production directed by Susan Schaefer '01.
The Princeton Art Museum is hosting several exhibitions this spring which demonstrate a full range of visual creation.
Even if you missed the eye-catching posters of the black-clad Expressions members hailing their upcoming show, rest assured that you will have your chance to catch the dance group in full effect tonight through Saturday at 8 p.m.
Panera Bread 136 Nassau Street (609) 683-5222 Sunday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Price Range: $0.79-$5.95 Overall: *** Food: *** Decor: *** Service: *** *=satisfactory *****=sublimeIf you haven't yet been to Panera Bread, chances are you've heard about it ? or at least walked by its eye-catching yellow entrance facing Nassau Street.Located right next door to newly reopened Triumph Brewing Company, Panera has been drawing large crowds since it opened three weeks ago.With its trendy, urban appeal, it has already established itself as a favorite spot for students to read or convene with friends.Inside, customers munch on samples of sun-dried tomato bread from a generously laden basket while deciding among the bakery's many options.Tempting danishes, brownies and muffins beckon from one display window, with shelves of sourdough rounds, bagels and golden baguettes presented behind.Venturing deeper into the restaurant reveals a separate counter where customers can order soups, sandwiches and salads.The constant stream of customers adds to the restaurant's clamorous atmosphere, accentuated by its lively decor.
For the six members of Zookjera, music is the instrument in their quest for freedom.Shows are without playlists, jam sessions have only a beginning and an end.
"BecauseHeCan," the Internet thriller written by Arthur Kopit and directed by Emily Mann that is currently running at McCarter Theatre, proclaims its techno-trendy bent in its very title.This title seems innovative and risky with its lack of spaces, its embrace of action without cause and its flagrant disregard for the comfort of the reader's eye.However, this innovation is neither titillating nor provocative but simply annoying with its rather smug allusion to the practice of omitting spaces in Internet addresses."BecauseHeCan," a one-idea thriller, lacks the wit and originality of some of Kopit's other works, including "Oh, Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You In the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad," "Indians" and "Wings," which have garnered such accolades as the Outer Circle Award, Pulitzer Prize Finalist status, and Tony Award nominations.Local Tony honoree Emily Mann applies her manifold skills as a director to try to illuminate Kopit's script with all that lights, futuristic looming blank walls, cushy white leather furniture and impressive performers can give it, and the result is disappointing.The inclusion of modem sounds in the sound design by John Gromada, whose impressive resume includes the music for the Broadway productions of "Proof" and "A Few Good Men," obviously refers to the theme ? computer hacking and lack of privacy in the Internet age.Throughout the rambling monologues delivered by Gene Farber playing the villain of the piece, Costa Astrakahn, a horny teenage cyberpunk, modem noises screech through ? reminding the audience, of course, that this unbalanced child of the Information Age gains all of his power through America's childlike faith in the power of technology.Beware, oh ye bourgeois denizens of Park Avenue apartments, Kopit seems to warn.
The newly formed University Film Organization has been showing popular blockbuster films since the beginning of the academic year.
"Often in college productions, directors first envision their characters, then cast around until they find the actors that best fit their ideals," said Eric Rosen '02, who is president of the Princeton Shakespeare Company and director of the upcoming play, "The Taming of the Shrew."But according to Rosen (who is a Daily Princetonian Arts Editor, "it can work much better when you know what you're working with, and then choose a play that accentuates the strengths of the cast."In choosing "The Taming of the Shrew" as the company's latest venture, Rosen was mindful of not only his cast, but his audience and environment as well.
Theatergoing. It's generally what one would consider a fairly passive activity. You sit back in your chair or lean forward and watch the action unfold before you.
I wandered into the Ferry House on a lark one night freshman year, and knew I was hooked before I took the second bite of my appetizer.It's kitchen reigns near the top of Princeton's culinary scene, and many meals later I continue to return for its beautiful, delectable fare.The Ferry House's prominent use of duck, mushrooms and cream betray owner Bobby Trigg's classical French training, but the menu as a whole evinces a hodgepodge of influences that defy easy categorization.
"Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Desis of Our Lives."Such was the unusual yet auspicious beginning for Princeton South Asian Theatrics, a rag-tag troupe of two-bit actors, writers and techies who had neither the shame nor the pretense to know any better.What started as an idea for a 10-minute skit soon ballooned into a one-act show, which then grew into a two-act play.The unexpected success of these early ventures led to the creation of a full-fledged theater group that has since performed at places such as Rutgers University, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan.P-SAT presents its third original comedy, "Chasing Anjali," this weekend at the Frist Campus Center Theater.
A recital dedicated to music from the baroque period will occur Saturday at 8 p.m. in Taplin Auditorium.The program, entitled "A Musical Offering" highlights the work of J.S.
Raising a martini glass as if to salute the gothic morbidity of her family, her mansion and her millions, Mrs. Pascal, the matriarch of what has to be one of the freakiest families ever to take the stage at Theatre~Intime, declares, "Conversation!
Witherspoon Bread Company offers heaven in a breadbasket just a few blocks beyond Nassau Street. Its offerings range from sweet to savory, from standard white-flour to multi-grain loaves, and from humble baguettes to decadent pastries.The interior of the building, which dates back to the 1890s, is lined with windows that allow the sun's warming rays to stream in and meld with the rich smells of baking.The front windows bear the words "Rustic Handmade Bread" and, living up to that proclamation, all the breads, pastries and cookies are made on the premises following traditional European recipes.Witherspoon Bread Company's distinctly European atmosphere is enhanced by its vivid decor.
"Tell me what in the world would I sing for ? if I had it all."So inquires Dave Matthews in a track on the band's new album, "Everyday," its fourth RCA studio release and its eighth album since 1991.The lyrics are ironic given that the band seems to have it all, yet Matthews still has plenty to sing about.The album's 12 tracks feature Carter Beauford on drums, Leroi Moore on saxophone, Stefan Lessard on electric bass, Boyd Tinsley on violin and Matthews on lead vocals and guitar.The album is significant not only because it's the first recording on which Matthews has played electric guitar.
As students socialize in booths at the Frist Cafe, Emergency Funk Squad casually sets up for its gig.
A few times per month, Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall is graced with the sounds of original music written by people who are studying and teaching right in our midst.Some of them are our preceptors, others our professors.They all share a love of music, and they reflect that passion with original songs that they write for various instruments.The graduate students and faculty members who form the Composers' Ensemble at Princeton are seeing what they learn and teach come alive through performances.The group seeks to promote the work of its members through regular concerts that are open to the public.These concerts showcase both their old and new compositions for the Princeton community.Next week's concert will feature visiting professor and distinguished British composer Judith Weir and graduate composers Tae Hong Park, Sharon Zhu, Brooke Joyce, Randall Bauer, Emily Doolittle and Ted Coffey.Weir's piece is entitled "Music for 247 Strings," written for violin and piano.Park's "T1" is composed for trumpet and tape.
