Comedian and magician John Cassidy brought laughter, fear and everything in between to UTM’s latest 909 comedy performance. Children and students alike shouted vigorously when the world’s fasted balloon artist would ask who wanted his next spectacular balloon creation. Cassidy was more than happy to oblige, and tossed hundreds of balloons into the audience, leaving… Continue reading 909 Comedy Series: John Cassidy balloons on stage
Category: Theatre
909 Comedy Series: Stevie Starr ‘The Regurgitator’ stuns audience
Last Thursday, Scottish performer Stevie Starr aka “The Regurgitator” stunned the audience at Watkins Auditorium in the 909 comedy show. Off stage, Starr sat casually, drinking a diet cola and talking with fans that had shown up early. Once he put on his brightly colored sport coat, however, he became The Regurgitator: a man who… Continue reading 909 Comedy Series: Stevie Starr ‘The Regurgitator’ stuns audience
Review: Masquerade Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ succeeds
“Steel Magnolias” is a Comedy/Drama that examines the events that took place over a two-year period in the lives of six women, set in a beauty shop, located in the fictional small town of Chinquapin, La. The play’s underlying themes are the importance of family and the value of friendship. The true meanings of these… Continue reading Review: Masquerade Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ succeeds
Magic of theater offers home away from home
Ever since men have been able to walk and talk they have been performing. The theatre is the perfect mix of fantasy and reality. It allows a person to transform and escape his or her life for a while. With a flurry of powder, a tuck of the shirt, and bright lights, men and women… Continue reading Magic of theater offers home away from home
‘Spamalot’ hits stage in Paducah
The King Arthur legend has long needed humorous musical numbers. Luckily for all of us, Monty Python member Eric Idle was thinking the same thing. Partly based on the Arthurian legend and mostly on the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot follows the endeavors of King Arthur and his knights as they search… Continue reading ‘Spamalot’ hits stage in Paducah
Chaos and laughs courtesy of Vanguard
One of Shakespeare’s earlier works, The Comedy of Errors, is a farcical play set in Ephesus where mayhem ensues. In the play, there are two sets of twins that are separated at birth. The older of each set ends up in Syracuse being raised by Antipholus major’s father while the younger of each ends up… Continue reading Chaos and laughs courtesy of Vanguard
9:09 does not disappoint
Laughs filled the Watkins Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 29 due to the comedy styling of Ronnie Jordan. Ronnie Jordan, an Atlanta native, was the featured comedian at the Student Activities Council’s 9:09 comedy series. Students had nothing but overwhelming things to say about the life-mocking comedian. “The show was amazing! I had a great time… Continue reading 9:09 does not disappoint