Arts

Two children of �ձ����� professors grew up immersed in the magic of Shakespeare, Shaw, and Gilbert & Sullivan—in an era when a plucky little drama festival became their whole world

Behind the curtain with Theatre Brats authors Laura Paxson and Escott Norton

Thom Harp ’92 waited for years to direct his first movie—and after a long birthing process, he’s the proud father of two features

This roundup has everything: a pair of memoirs, a literary farce, a coming-of-age story, a writer’s guide to romantasy, and the legendary Miss Britney Spears

From casting to costumes to music direction and composition, three Occidental alumni live out their Hollywood dreams while being honored by their peers

From John Wick to Wittgenstein, and a sea turtle mystery to an underwater thriller, there's something for everyone in our summer reading (and viewing) roundup

A host of new works by �ձ����� alumni explore explore themes of democracy, resilience, and human connection—as well as our fascination with horses, dragons, and ocean life

Paul “PK” Kim ’98, Eddie Gorton ’01, and David Murphy ’02 trace their comic odysseys from talent shows and laundromats to Thorne Hall and the Laugh Factory

With two exhibits opening simultaneously and a new teaching space at �ձ�����, Assistant Professor Janna Ireland navigates her burgeoning career as she parents two growing boys

New books by Carole MacNeil ’84, Jessica C. Harris ’08, Jessica Keith ’00, Marsha de la O ’74, and the latest documentary short by César Martínez Barba ’17

In the third act of a career that spans stage, screen, and television, actor Loren Lester ’83 realizes a lifelong dream of performing on the Great White Way

Founded by students in 1971, the Occidental Gospel Choir made music for a quarter-century—and a reunion of former members celebrates its nearly forgotten legacy

As its second century dawns, �ձ�����’s Theater and Performance Studies Department remixes the curriculum with a blend of theory and practice

Occidental Children’s Theater has delighted audiences of all ages for 29 seasons—but what’s next after Cinderalice in Wonderland? We went to Jamie Angell for answers

Susan Coll ’81’s latest comic novel, Professor Amy Lyford’s examination of the art and life of Dorothea Tanning, and more