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“And once you stop comparing yourself to others, and you start taking inspiration from others.”
 - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

A sit-down with the faces behind “The Tempest”

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Shakespeare's text could be difficult to understand for someone unfamiliar with his terminology. For Danih-Lael Alexandre and Ilana Leshowitz, who performed “The Tempest” at Rowan University, it became...

Dancers spread their arms at the Rowan Dance Festival at Pfleeger Concert Hall, Glassboro, NJ. Saturday Oct. 5, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Pfleeger Concert Hall brought to life by Rowan Dance Festival

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Alumni, students, faculty, and more gathered in the Pfleeger Concert Hall this past Saturday, Oct. 5 for the Rowan Dance Festival Gala Performance.  According to Rowan’s website, The Rowan Dance...

"One of the more serious acts discussed the issues of racism and the historical oppression of black people in the United States." - Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey.

Devised cabaret “It Starts With…” sparks a revolution: A blend of poetry, music, & passion

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

From Nov. 16 to 18, an ensemble from the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a devised Cabaret called “It Starts With…” in Room 221 of the Chamberlain Student Center. Drawing inspiration...

"Equus" had a four-day run from Feb, 16 - 19. - Staff Writer / Abigail Twiford

Rowan production “Equus” focuses on themes of religion, queerness and intolerance

Abigail Twiford February 22, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Tohill Theater connected to Bunce Hall, the College of Performing Arts' Department of Theater and Dance celebrated their opening night of “Equus.” The play, written by...

Students wait to view Rowan's immersive production of Samuel Beckett's "Breath." - Arts & Entertainment Editor/Tara Lonsdorf

Beckett festival continues with even more ‘Company’

Tara Lonsdorf October 31, 2018

Abby Leyh, a junior technical and design theatre major, has lost count of how many times she's seen her own performance of "Company." After thinking for a few more seconds, she reached a conclusion that...

Rowan's Department of Theatre and Dance present "Under the Hood" from Feb. 22-Feb. 25, 2018 in Tohill Theater. -Courtesy of David Cimetta

REVIEW: ‘Under the Hood’ re-imagines Little Red Riding Hood and explores relevant issues of our time

Brianna McCray February 27, 2018

Rowan University’s Department of Theatre & Dance and Director Elina Manni, assisted by Elisabeth Hostetter, presented "Under the Hood" this past weekend in Tohill Theater. The classic tale of...

Review: Rowan’s ‘Titus Andronicus’ brings to life (or death) one of Shakespeare’s darkest tales (Spoilers)

Ashleigh Albert February 28, 2017

This past weekend, Rowan put on one of William Shakespeare’s lesser known works: “Titus Andronicus,” in Tohill Theater, Bunce Hall. The dazzling, futuristic set Rowan used for the show, meant to...

"The Women" uses comedy to shed light on feminist topics

“The Women” uses comedy to shed light on feminist topics

Kevin Howard February 25, 2016

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Rowan University presents “The Women,” a feminist satirical play about society’s expectations of women through an all-female cast. The cast is made up of Rowan...

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