Author: Moraya Patsy
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Applause for the Cause
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A standing ovation for those who gave to Gustavus performing arts in February. The “debut performance” of Applause for the Cause, a giving event, raised more than $216,000 from 432 donors in just 36 hours. Gifts from alumni through the decades and from around the globe—as well as gifts from parents, grandparents, and friends who…
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Making a Splash: First-Years Lead this Year’s Production of “Anything Goes”
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The show runs April 10th though the 13th. Tickets here. Anything goes when you’re sailing in the middle of the ocean. Especially when an Evangelical turned nightclub worker and newly engaged debutant collide in the musical comedy by the same name. This year in Anderson Theatre, those two leads will be played by two first-years:…
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The Steps Behind The Wintering
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“The Wintering” is one of the shows the Gustavus Dance Department puts together each year, and took place in late January. This is a notable show because it features a guest choreographer, faculty choreographers, and student choreographers. Eleanor Charlson ’26, one of the student choreographers, shared a little bit about the experience of dancing in…
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The New House: The play of the century, well the 18th century
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Venice, Italy during the 18th century? Boats are all the rage, the social dynamics are changing, and corsets are the fashion of the time. Well that’s exactly what the upcoming Gustavus production of The New House showcases, which can be seen December 13 though…
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Schaefer Gallery showcases grant winners Kaelyn Lobalbo and Willa Brown
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Gustavus, being the liberal arts school that it is, places a focus on students trying classes and activities outside of their comfort zone as well as highlighting student creations. One place where this is clear is the visual arts department. There are tons of different classes offered, like darkroom photography and wheel thrown ceramics, to…