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BYU acting graduate joins Broadway cast

Abi Falin Horspool
By Abi Falin Horspool
December 02, 2024 12:00 PM
Actress and BYU graduate Sadie Veach recently began her Broadway career in "The Hills of California," where she is the understudy for the roles of Young Joan and Young Gloria.
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Campus Events

BYU EMS runs mock mass casualty incident at Provo MTC

By Kristen Hollingshaus
March 31, 2019 12:00 AM
Student actors are instructed just before the mock mass casualty incident starts. (Hannah Miner)
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Art

'Romeo Y Julieta' teaches power of communication across cultures

By Sadie Anderson
March 14, 2018 12:00 AM
Maximillian Wright and Rachel Leishman play Romeo and Julieta in BYU's production of 'Romeo Y Julieta.' The multilingual show is touring to local elementary schools. (BYU Arts)
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Art

BYU grad stars on stage and screen

By Braden Lanham
July 19, 2017 12:00 AM
When Megan Masako Haley stepped on stage at the age of 14 to play Anne in 'Anne of Green Gables' — her first lead role — something clicked. Haley realized performing was her passion and Broadway was her goal.
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Campus Events

Divine Comedy's shows sell out year-round

By Marinda Risk
March 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Divine Comedy generally performs three shows each semester, including a 'Best Of' show taking the highlights from the first two shows of the semester. The troupe has no shortage of entertaining costumes and one-liners at their performances. (Divine Comedy)
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Art

Acting and illustration majors compete for limited-enrollment admission

By Samantha Sappenfield
February 06, 2016 12:00 AM
Professors in acting and in illustration fields search for students who are willing to take risks and express their creativity through artistic forms. Determining who will be in these programs is no easy task, especially considering the amount of talented students at BYU.
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Campus Events

BYU students perform and direct annual Microburst Theatre

By Elizabeth Gillespie
January 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Rachel Bennett and J.D. Shaeffer on stage during the first play of the night, 'BYU Time Experience.' They enthusiastically embarked on their journey as students and said they find that their time at BYU slips by all too quickly. (Natalie Bothwell)
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Movies & Television

Two BYU actors find success with the new 'Saturday's Warrior'

By Jake Healey
November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU senior Morgan Gunter, right, plays Elder Greene in the upcoming production 'Saturday's Warrior.' BYU's acting program brings out some of the best in the business. (Saturday's Warrior)
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Campus Events

"Misalliance" cast compares play with BYU's culture on dating and gender

By Creelabelle Howard
November 06, 2015 12:00 AM
Soren Barker, Jasmine Fullmer, Jonathon Akio Low, Bradley Mackay, Collette McCusker, Savanah Smith and Gabe Spencer star in BYU's production of Shaw's comedy 'Misalliance'. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)
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Local

Grassroots Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' brings action front and center

By Universe Contributor
October 27, 2015 12:00 AM
Toria Truax, playing Macbeth, gets up close and personal with the audience during the Grassroots Shakespeare Company's gender-swapped performance of Macbeth at Provo's Castle Amphitheater. (Sam Turner)
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Movies & Television

'Once I Was a Beehive' not just for Mormons

By Kjersten Johnson
September 07, 2015 12:00 AM
Lane Speer (Paris Warner) and Nedra (Barta Heiner) whittle wood in a scene of the film. The film is receiving good reviews from members of other faiths. (Nelson)
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Theater

Cast hopes Education Week guests go crazy for 'Crazy for You'

By Cassidee Hobbs
August 11, 2015 12:00 AM
T'Naiha Ellis and Christopher Gallacher pose for a picture for 'Crazy For You.' The play will be shown at BYU during Education Week.
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Campus Events

Meet the stars: Interview with Broadway composer and Broadway actors

By Creelabelle Howard
January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn and Broadway actors Norm Lewis, Jackie Burns and Adrienne Warren recently participated in a Q&A at BYU. The broadway performers spoke about their experiences with theatre as well as their time working with Wildhorn. Wildhorn provided his thoughts about BYU and his experience working on The Count of Monte Cristo.
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