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Lindsay Hearon has a keen eye for detail and finds ways to incorporate it into every show. Photo courtesy of Christ J. Morere.

The pandemic won’t stop this graduating senior

Exodis Ward, Reporter May 11, 2020

Lindsay Hearon is a theatre arts major graduating this spring from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and she’s had a passion for the magic of live theatre her entire life.    “Theatre is my entire life. I love working in any...

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UTEP theater students set to present ‘Stonewater Rapture’

UTEP theater students set to present ‘Stonewater Rapture’

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor November 6, 2018

As part of UTEP’s theater department annual student show, senior theater performance student, Gabriel Franco Kull is ready to present “Stonewater Rapture,” a play by the American playwright Doug Wright. The play takes place on the porch of a...

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Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is a recipient of a $15,000 grant, which will be used to host a month-long celebration for the National Endowment for the Arts in El Paso. The NEA Big Read grant is awarded to organizations that broaden the understanding...

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”The Importance of  Being Earnest” will play at the Wise Family Theatre from Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-6 .

UTEP professor steps off center stage and into a new stage

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 25, 2017

It’s 1926 in Chicago, well into the Prohibition era. After a night of boozing with a striking couple in a speakeasy, a young, blonde, bright-eyed woman ends up dead, and her dress, once a sparkling gold, is now crimson. Her killer? A vampire. If...

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“Annie” came to the Plaza Theatre Jan. 15, in downtown El Paso.

“Annie”shown for one night only at the Plaza

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor January 17, 2017

The Tony award-winning production of Broadway’s “Annie” was in town for one night only, and I had the privilege of being at the opening night. At exactly 7:30 p.m., the curtains lifted and the show began. I didn’t know what to expect, having...

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‘In-Between’ a performance on being an international citizen

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter November 1, 2016

The UTEP Theater and Dance department has a new production titled “In-Between,” stylized as such. The production is a dance concert reflecting on immigration, choreographed by Daralyn Sourlock  and Sandra Paola Lopez-Ramirez, who is also the director. With...

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‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

The UTEP Theatre and Dance Department will present  “The House on Mango Street,” directed by Rebecca Rivas, at the Wise Family Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts Center beginning on Sept. 22. The play is an adaptation of Sandra’s Cisneros’ book by...

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El Paso Opera kicks season off with benefit show

El Paso Opera kicks season off with benefit show

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 13, 2016

The El Paso Opera held their annual benefit show this weekend to raise money for their upcoming fall productions. Showcasing internationally known singers, the benefit aimed to give the audience an example of the caliber of talent taking part in the city’s...

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Due to popular demand, the UTEP Dinner Theatre will bring back their hit musical ‘Rock of Ages’ live on stage July 8-24.

‘Rock of Ages’ returns to UTEP

Andria Granado, Contributor July 12, 2016

The UTEP Dinner Theatre presents a return engagement of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway jukebox musical “Rock of Ages” through July 24. The performances will be presented in place of the previously scheduled run of “The Best Little Whorehouse...

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“Viva! El Paso” will run from June 17 to Aug. 7 at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. The show is written to bring the culture and history of El Paso to life.

‘Viva! El Paso’ returns for annual summer performances

Allison Livermore, Contributor June 14, 2016

“Viva! El Paso,” the annual show that captures the culture and history of El Paso, takes the stage at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater this summer from June 17 to Aug. 7. The show combines singing and dancing to tell El Paso’s story. Keith Townsend,...

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Kids-N-Co is a nonprofit theater dedicated to exposing youth in El Paso to theater life through classes, camps and performances.

UTEP students to teach Kids-N-Co summer camps

Julia Hettiger, Entertainment Editor June 7, 2016

Kids-N-Co is hosting a kinder summer camp for children ages 5 to 7 from June 13 to June 25. The goal of the camp, which will be taught by UTEP students, is to show young children the mechanics of putting on a theatrical performance and to encourage longtime...

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Senior dance majors Julian Maldonado and Gabriella Moreno will be graduating together after spending most of their college careers together.

Couple finds love through mutual passion for dance

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief May 3, 2016

As they walk from class and toward Centennial Plaza, Gabriella Moreno and Julian Maldonado gracefully stroll through campus hand in hand, at times looking into each others’ eyes and smiling. Even if you didn’t know they were dancers, you would be...

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