After 40 years and a seven-film franchise, the cult-classic “Halloween” (2018) released its newest installment Oct 19. and directed by David Gordon Green. In 1978, director John Carpenter terrified the world with what many people claim as the first slasher film. Long-time fans will see Jamie Lee Curtis reprising her role as Laurie Strode, the […]
Fall production gets ‘Lost in Yonkers’
The 2018-19 season of California Baptist University’s Wallace Theatre began Oct. 12 with a production of “Lost in Yonkers,” written by late American playwright Neil Simon. With a small cast, the show is highly regard- ed by many playwrights. In 1991, “Lost in Yonkers” won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The show takes place in […]
Despite backlash, ‘Insatiable’ renewed for second season
Many are calling the Netflix original “Insatiable” the most-hated television show of the season. TV critics on Rotten Tomatoes are calling it out for fat-shaming, lacking integrity and providing an unhelpful portrayal of binge-eating dis- order. Despite the controversy, Netflix renewed “Insatiable” for a second season. “Insatiable” is a dark comedy satire starring Debby Ryan […]
Riverside offers history with classic Victorian Heritage house to locals
Located on Magnolia Avenue, down the street from California Baptist University, resides Riverside’s Heritage House. The Heritage House is a Victorian-style home owned by the Riverside Metropolitan Museum. It is free to visit and just a short walk from the university’s main campus, in the center of Riverside. The elaborate home originally belonged to James […]
Theater production offers audience escape from finals, stresses, anxiety
California Baptist University’s theater production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into The Woods” offered students and audience members an escape from the stresses of life, or in the cases of college students, final exams and projects that are just around the corner. In a world where stress and anxiety seem to be a more prominent part of […]
Technical theater roles go to students
Interest in design and stage management with the theater program at California Baptist University has casued a resurgence among students in these off-stage roles. The theater program at CBU offers training in a wide range of theatrical designs and specialties. Among these are sound design, lighting design, stage managing, wardrobe, hair and make-up and directing. […]
Riverside Dickens Festival celebrates author
“Welcome to Pickwick’s Pub,” said a man in a black coat and a woman in a red Victorian-styled dress as they greeted guests entering the makeshift pub at the First Christian Church. The church’s dining hall was filled with people in all sorts of attire from steampunk to Victorian ballgowns as they prepared to kick […]
Seniors create theatre company
Student-run, student-led and student-featured. A dream come true for Caleb Leal, senior theater major. Open Source Theatre Company debuted its first ever 10-minute play showcase, and with the help of 10 individuals the show had a great turnout. Leal, along with friend and colleague Sean Lewis, senior theater major and public relations coordinator of Open […]
Finances, attendance force Riverside theater play cuts
The Riverside Community Players productions categorized as “family plays” will be cut back this year. Bringing lighthearted entertainment to the local community, The Riverside Community Players are celebrating their 93rd season of theater productions but are facing a tough choice of production cutbacks as a result of financial strain. The productions attract all types of […]
CBU gives twist to a classic story
The theater program at California Baptist University is presenting Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” adapted for the stage by Karen Louise Hebden, in Wallace Theater. The show opened Nov. 17 and will close Dec. 2. Daniel Beimford, sophomore theater major, was cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in the play and said he is excited about the […]