Annalee Glatus Staff Writer The Community Theatre of Greensboro, abbreviated as CTG, is entering its 69th season for the year of 2018-2019. The season, as always, includes shows for both main stage and youth productions. Main stage productions include, “Newsies,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “God’s Favorite” and “Clue the Musical.” The youth productions include, “Dorothy in Wonderland,” “The Addams Family,” “Elf Jr.,” “13 The … Continue reading Community Theatre of Greensboro Announces 2018-2019 Season

Ty’ Shae’ Cousar Staff Writer The consumer, apparel and retail studies (CARS) department’s Threads fashion club at UNCG is presenting its 13th annual spring fashion show “Under the Seam” on April 7. Every year the Threads club chooses a new theme to present to its audience. Last year’s theme was a celebration of the CARS department’s 100th year at UNCG. The collections were themed as … Continue reading Threads Club Presents 13th Annual Fashion Show ‘Under the Seam’

Annalee Glatus Staff Writer Last year’s Oscars featured the movie “Hidden Figures,” detailing the success of women at NASA, which created a lot of dialogue on the number of scientific discoveries that are attributed to the brains of women and the role that women play in science in general. This dialogue continues and is still growing. To add to it is the play “Silent Sky” … Continue reading ‘Silent Sky’: Coming to the UNCG Stage

Danielle Anderson Staff Writer All those looking for quality, week-long entertainment in the near future, look no further than the first annual NC Comedy Festival. Presented by Greensboro’s own Idiot Box Comedy Club (located in the basement of Geeksboro Coffee House), the festival starts this Feb. 19, running until the evening of Feb. 24, and promises an eclectic and entertaining mix of shows for comedy … Continue reading NC Comedy Festival Promises Laughs, Novelty

Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Greensboro’s Triad Stage is kicking off the new year with the American Classic, “A Raisin in the Sun.” Though the play debuted 60 years ago, themes of racial tension and issues of identity make this show a particularly insightful choice for the local non-profit theater. Reflecting on pre-civil rights tensions, the play highlights how institutions of racism and prejudice have stood … Continue reading Preview: Triad Stage Challenges How Far We’ve Come with “A Raisin in the Sun”