Seniors Anna Gamarnik and Julie Bergman Discuss Their Capstone Films
by Hadiyah Weaver
The School of Theater, Film and Media Arts has an active community of students, faculty and alumni, whose talents
Seniors Anna Gamarnik and Julie Bergman Discuss Their Capstone Films
by Hadiyah Weaver
Senior to star as peacemaker Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet
by Hadiyah Weaver
Julia Hopkins will play the role of Benvolio, which is usually played by a male, in this semester’s production of Romeo and Juliet; she was casted in part due due to her advance stage combat skills. The senior theater major began practicing martial arts in high school with Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. She is now a certified actor combatant and the best stage fighter at Temple.
Collaboration between Philadelphia Young Playwrights and Temple Theaters benefits all
By Logan Beck
Beginning on Thursday, October 6, Temple University in collaboration with Philadelphia Young Playwrights will celebrate its 27th year of the New Voices Workshop, with the performances of new plays written by students from local elementary, middle and high schools.
Junior gets chance at dream role in Temple Theaters' upcoming production of Hairspray
by Logan Beck
Junior theater major Salvatore Mirando made his theater debut in eighth grade, as the iconic Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls with the classic Broadway hit, “Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat.”
It was then that Mirando discovered his talent for comedic roles, and inspired him to cultivate those characters during his time at Temple.
Professor Elisabeth Subrin's Course Encourages Women in Film
by Logan Beck
Associate Professor Elisabeth Subrin proposed a new idea for an elective course shortly after she first arrived at Temple, remarking how marginalized women’s film remained in the film industry, as well as in academia.
With support of Temple’s Department of Film and Media Arts, the Women Film/Video Artists course was born, and is now a permanent part of the curriculum.
Senior stage manager prepares for a career in theater
by Logan Beck
Senior theater major Samantha Dugan toured Temple for the first time as a 17-year-old, on a cold, rainy day. Despite the weather, she knew she wanted it to become her home.