Arts & Culture

Alack! Making Shakespearean Literature Understandable For All
Some people delight in reading Shakespeare. But some people may find it difficult, confusing or incomprehensible. Senior theatre studies major Xavier Heipp has been working to create an open resource book to make Shakespeare’s writing more relatable.

IN A FLASH: Behind the Console for ‘Urinetown’
The view from the control booth at a rehearsal of “Urinetown.â€

Quilts, Threads and Collage, Oh My! Alumna Showcases Skills at Local Art Studio
From the classroom to the art studio, Clare Murray Adams, B.S., '72; M.A., '76; and BFA, '93, has been exploring herself and her surroundings since 1977 when she made the switch from education to creation.

91²Ö¿â’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival
Did you know 91²Ö¿â has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. 91²Ö¿â. Everything.

Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and 91²Ö¿â have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. 91²Ö¿â students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.

The School Of Theatre And Dance Presents "Urinetown"
91²Ö¿â’s School of Theater and Dance is continuing is 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running February 24 through March 5 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for the Performing Arts.

An Artistic Tribute to the 91²Ö¿â Origins of Black History Month
A mural inside Oscar Ritchie Hall celebrates the student founders of Black History Month.

Professor Wins Commission For Public Art Displays
VCD professor wins public art commission to showcase his works, which are digital constructions that blend illustration, sculpture, photography and printed text and then are later printed using historic photographic processes and techniques.

Vocal Instructor Reflects on Ninth Album, New Book
Maria Jacobs, who teaches Applied Vocal Jazz, says music education includes many things besides music itself, most especially, history.

Making News: Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative Featured for Arts Grant
91²Ö¿â’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative’s design/build program for middle and high school students is in the spotlight for its new effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields.