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JANET ZHU

Fueling a Fervor for the Arts

By Matthew Grisier April 15, 2014

I am fairly certain that I got into Georgetown because of my experience as an actor. When I sat down with my school guidance counselor to go over the details of my application to Georgetown, I vividly...

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Catherine, played by Katie Bellamy Mitchell (COL 15) and Hal, played by Sean Craig (COL 16) must team up to work out the mystery of her late fathers life.

The Proof Is in the Production

By Hannah Kaufman February 7, 2014

Devoid of lavish set designs and elaborate arrays of props, director Emma Rice’s (NHS ’15) “Proof” captures the audience’s attention with a very different set of visuals. With a cast of only...

All of the Lights: Mask and Bauble Wants Them

All of the Lights: Mask and Bauble Wants Them

By Emma Holland and Emma Holland December 6, 2013

Mask and Bauble has recently begun a campaign to raise money for a new lighting system for Stage III, Mask and Bauble's home for 38 years. Most recently, the theater group put on an uproariously funny...

Students Shine in Controversial Play

By Lindsay Lee April 5, 2013

Since its release in 2006, the musical “Spring Awakening” has brought controversy to the stage and left amazed audiences in its wake. These aren’t your typical showtunes, and these aren’t...

Theater Majors Present Senior Thesis Performances

By Nicole Jarvis February 8, 2013

Whether it’s an improv performance, a classical tragedy or a critically acclaimed musical, there is always a new student-run drama circulating at Georgetown. Home to the oldest collegiate theater society...

Best Bets: Study Style

By KP and KP December 8, 2012

Well, Hoyas, we have good news and bad news. The good news is classes are done. The bad news is that finals haven’t even begun. That means that it’s time for papers, coffee, studying, (raging?), Lau,...

Students Stage the Civil War

By Kim Bussing November 16, 2012

Leave it to Georgetown to use the holiday season as a chance to give students a history lesson. Originally debuting in 2008, “A Civil War Christmas” was written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula...

All The World Is A Stage

By Marlene Cox and Marlene Cox November 2, 2012

Recently, a reputed dramatic website ranked universities around the country (outside of NY) that have stellar theater departments. It comes as no surprise that we are on the list. Seriously though, Georgetown...

Country’s Oldest Theater Troupe Shines

By Nicole Jarvis September 7, 2012

Emma Clark (SFS ’13) and Lorrie Damerau (COL ’13) were go-getters from the beginning. Active in theater throughout high school, the pair began auditioning for acting roles as soon as they arrived...

Your Guide to Theater in the District

By Abby Reutzel May 17, 2012

The District plays host to a dynamic and burgeoning theater scene that will continue to thrive this summer. From reinterpretations of Shakespearean classics to controversial musicals, take advantage of...

Improvisation Sensation on the Stage

By Denver Burton February 17, 2012

Beginning on Feb. 10, the Georgetown Improv Association produced two nights of unscripted, impromptu comedy that left the audience roaring with laughter. The improv troupe is quickly outgrowing its...

‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Wins First Prize

By Joanie Greve February 17, 2012

"When Jesus found out the myrrh was regifted, he called the Wise Men ‘Jews.'" That joke is not the latest comment to get Mel Gibson into trouble, but rather a line from Mask & Bauble's most...

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