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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Insight into characters from an upcoming CSUN play

Aubrey Canfield September 6, 2009

“Anna in the Tropics” is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by renowned Cuban playwright Nilo Cruz, which will open Oct. 2 in Nordhoff Hall’s Little Theater. I had an opportunity to sit down with...

First play of the season opens soon

Aubrey Canfield September 3, 2009

Dwelling on the fate of a cockroach seems a trivial and unnecessary task. Why on earth would such a meager organism be worthy of thought--or much less a play? But “Fate of a Cockroach,” by Egyptian...

All aboard for ?Anything Goes?

Aubrey Canfield April 29, 2009

What do you get when you put a soon-to-be-engaged debutant, public-enemy No. 13 and an evangelical nightclub singer on a boat? You would get the hilarious musical comedy by Cole Porter, 'Anything Goes.' On Friday 'Anything Goes,' Directed by Garry Lennon, opened in CSUN's Campus Theatre in Nordhoff Hall.

?Ladysmith? is worth taking a listen

Aubrey Canfield March 25, 2009

If you were to ask any student on campus to name a Grammy award-winning artist they would probably be able to tell you that the album of the year was awarded to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and winner of Best New Artist was Adele. Chances are you wouldn't hear about the two-time Grammy Award winning a cappella group known as Ladysmith Black Mambazo; but they are worth taking a listen. On Friday, March 20 Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought their show to the Northridge stage and gave an entertaining and enlightening performance.

?Woyzeck? is insanely fun

Aubrey Canfield March 23, 2009

Georg Buchner's 'Woyzeck' explores man's endurance and tests limits. CSUN's performance of 'Woyzeck' is a dark musical ballet, which comments on the nature of man, modern medicine and the effects of poverty. Director J'amie Morrison, takes us on an introspective ride into Woyzeck's psychosis.

?Tango First Century? is a hit

Aubrey Canfield March 16, 2009

Another sold-out performance at the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall marked 'Tango First Century's' premier, a tribute to the rich history of tango music and dance. The performance consisted of six tango dancers and seven musicians. Audience members were clamoring for tickets until the last minute and gave the company a standing ovation at their curtain call.

?The Illusion? is pure magic

Aubrey Canfield March 9, 2009

Tony Kushner's 'The Illusion' follows an old man, Pridamant played by Spencer Downie, on a quest to reconcile the mistakes of his past, namely banishment of his estranged son.

‘In the Mood’ is nostalgic and delightful

Aubrey Canfield March 4, 2009

'In the Mood' sold out' at the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall on Friday Feb. 27, 2009. It seems audiences of all ages are clamoring for an evocative trip into yesteryear.

A magical appearance

Aubrey Canfield February 26, 2009

Tony Kushner's adaptation of Pierre Corneille's L'Illusion Comique opens tomorrow in Nordhoff Hall's Little Theatre.

?The Illustrated Bradbury? is a mesmerizing ride

Aubrey Canfield February 23, 2009

You might know Ray Bradbury from novels such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'Something Wicked This Way Comes.' Aside from being an internationally acclaimed novelist he is also an author of short stories, screenplays and poetry. 'The Illustrated Bradbury' is a collection of some of his most memorable works.

?Until the Violence Stops?

Aubrey Canfield February 23, 2009

Thursday Feb. 19 marked the opening night for 'The Vagina Monologues' at the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall. The audience was packed and the energy was high.

‘Movin’ Out’ needs no words

Aubrey Canfield January 26, 2009

'Movin' Out' opened last week on January 20 for a short two-day engagement here on campus. With promises to deliver absolute uninhibited rock and roll, the company did not fail to deliver.

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