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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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A roaring success: The Little Theatre produces The Lion in Winter

Amelia Leach, Campus Life Reporter February 23, 2023

The Little Theatre of Walla Walla is only a 15 minute walk from campus, but many Whitman students have never been. They produce four shows a season, and they are currently running the production The...

“They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!” in review

Tenzin Uden, Campus Life Reporter October 5, 2022

From Sept. 27 through Oct. 2, the Harper Joy Theatre showed its first play of this semester: a political satire called “They Don't Pay? We Won't Pay!” Originally written by Italian playwright Dario...

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Food for thought: Opening night of “They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!” approaches

Alexa Grechishkin, Campus Life Reporter September 29, 2022

As September winds to a close, theater majors and other students involved in drama productions are putting in the work to prepare “They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay!” for the stage. The exciting blend...

love letters to the world as we would have it is a play by Whitman student Kenzie Spooner 18 that features love letters they have written over the past year.

The Barn Hosts Student Play “love letters to the world as we would have it”

Alasdair Padman, Staff Reporter April 19, 2018

Sadie, Penny and Geo, all portrayed by Whitman students, lie motionless on a few threadbare carpets. Ocean circles them, her eyes drifting over the audience; she is dressed in the sea-green of the tormented...

“Trial of the Catonsville Nine” Connects Past and Present

Alasdair Padman, Staff Reporter March 8, 2018

Activist and poet Reverend Daniel Berrigan visited Whitman campus twice, once in the 1970s and again in the early 1980s. Each time, he directed a dramatic reading of “The Trial of the Catonsville Nine.”...

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“Mr. Kolpert” Brings Dark Humor to Stage

Alasdair Padman, Staff Reporter October 17, 2017

"Mr. Kolpert” opened in Harper Joy Theater last week to a bewildered audience of parents, faculty, community members and students alike. It will continue into this weekend at 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28....

Wire Watch: Week of May 4th

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor May 4, 2017

"You Can't Take it With You:" The famed comedy about a dysfunctional family caps of Harper Joy Theatre's 2016-2017 season. Evening shows Thursday-Saturday, May 4-6, 8:00 p.m.; matinee show Sunday, May...

Messiah on the Frigidaire Graces Little Theatre of Walla Walla with Comedy, Intrigue

“Messiah on the Frigidaire” Graces Little Theatre of Walla Walla with Comedy, Intrigue

Afton Weaver, Staff Reporter April 6, 2017

Utilizing strong language, subtle adult content and commentary on religious chicanery, John Culbertson’s play “Messiah on the Frigidaire,” as performed by the Little Theatre of Walla Walla, takes...

“Noises Off” kicks off new season for Little Theatre

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor November 3, 2016

The Michael Frayn-penned farce, “Noises Off” will commence a new season of theatrical productions for the Little Theatre of Walla Walla, and it looks to start the season off with a bang. The play...

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Instant Play Festival throws together a spectacular show

Eric Anderson, A&E Editor September 29, 2016

For the ninth year since its inception, the Instant Play Festival kicked off the 2016-2017 Whitman theatrical season in style, with students showcasing their hastily constructed and quality-made short...

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Keeping 400-year-old Jokes Relevant: Students Rise to Perform “Twelfth Night”

Allison Hall March 10, 2016
Taking on Shakespeare is a daunting task for anyone; but Harper Joy's production of "The Twelfth Night" kept the crowd on the edge of their seats with live music, palpable energy and an active engagement with the audience.

The One Act Play Contest

Emma Cooper February 18, 2016
The One Act Play Contest took place February 10th-14th, playing student-written and directed plays every night.
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