As life proceeds as usual on the Hill, the theatre and dance building has been bursting with life for the past two months preparing for the latest Gustavus Musical, Cabaret. For a show like this, all kinds of talent need to come together in order to make the production run smoothly. From costume designers to actors, directors to technicians, many students had their hands on … Continue reading Gustavus Theater department performs ‘Cabaret’
With a new semester starting up we are all getting back into the swing of classes, homework, and being back on campus. We still have another couple months of cold winter to get through and the days might be moving slowly. If you need something to look forward to or an escape on Friday nights, Gustavus Campus Activities Board (CAB) has another awesome set of … Continue reading Movies coming to campus this spring
Senior Alexander Jensen did not consider attending Gustavus at first. His grandmother attended Gustavus in the early 1960s, but it was not until he toured the college that he decided it was the place for him. The opportunity to play football and a generous scholarship didn’t hurt either. “I’m very interested in progressive politics, and I care very much about making sure that all people … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Alexander Jensen
In January 2018, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra embarked on a sixteen-day life-changing tour to Sweden and Norway. Six concerts were performed on this tour, allowing the ensemble to share its music throughout the Swedish cities of Stockholm, Uppsala, Falun and Karlstad, as well as the Norwegian cities of Oslo and Bergen. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra has toured every year since 1881, standing as the oldest … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Sydney Hedberg
The Gustavus Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. James Patrick Miller, returned from its tour of Sweden and Norway and presented their concert – “Children: Our Hope for the Future” on February 17 to a packed Bjorling Recital Hall. The concert featured works by Andrew Boysen, Jr., Percy Grainger, and David Maslanka which were “performed to great appreciation by our audiences” Miller said. The … Continue reading GWO comes home after International Tour
The Gustavus Choir represent the characteristics that true Gusties hold dear; those of excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. But like any extraordinary choir, The Gustavus Choir defines itself as more than the connotations of its college. In the realm of musicianship, it means passion, artistry, and grit. One of many Gustavus ensembles that manages to bridge the gap between music and soul. The 2018 … Continue reading Gustavus Choir Performs Home Concert
Claire Dirnberger is a highly involved and passionate junior at Gustavus. While her college search was a stressful process of touring schools up until the winter of her senior year, she quickly fell in love with the small school atmosphere Gustavus had to offer. “I was attracted to the many organizations the school offered and the friendliness of the campus” and knew Gustavus offered her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Claire Dirnberger
For the 43rd consecutive year, the renowned Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis is showing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic A Christmas Carol, directed by Lauren Keating. Also being performed this year is Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, directed by David Ivers. The pair form a fun offering for those looking to warm themselves with cheer and laughter this winter. A Christmas Carol finds a way to keep the … Continue reading The Guthrie’s holiday shows are no humbug
This weekend, a small group of actors will be performing “Isabel Watching it Rain in Macondo” as a Physical Theatre Project. For those unfamiliar with the term, physical theatre is theatre based almost exclusively on movement rather than on dialogue, which can mean dancing or many other kinds of movement. At Gustavus this fall Physical Theatre was offered by director Henry MacCarthy. The preparation for … Continue reading Turning words into movement: Physical Theater
To say that dance is popular at Gustavus would be an understatement. Many students on campus have dance background coming into college, or they tried out a class while here. What is not common, is going above and beyond by declaring a dance honors major, which is exactly what Tom Damery, Allie Retterath, and Jordan Lovestrand have done and will showcase at the Dance Honors … Continue reading Kinesthesis: Dance Honors Showcase
