by Kahwit Tela | Mar 26, 2022 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Team Fairytale enchanted the second night of Singarama. The third and final mini musical Fairytale, which follows the plot of two siblings transported into a magical new world, won the Blocking & Staging Award last night. The co-directors are Erin Bell, a senior Psychology major from Nashville, and Nate Pearson, a Senior Elementary education major from St. Charles, IL. Bell and Pearson were both a part of The Wonders Years show of Singarama 2019 and working together again before Graduation has been a “full-circle moment” for the duo. “I think we were able to able to use that energy from doing it freshman year to make this such a fun, good show this year,” Bell said. “I just love the community it brings,” Pearson said ” Singarama is my favorite my favorite thing about Lipscomb [and] It’s literally something I’m going to miss so much” “It’s tough practicing a month and a half before [the show] but once it comes to show week, you’re altogether [and] just so excited. You just can’t wait to perform!” Singarama has two more performances today before closing out at 2 pm and 7 pm. Photo by Kathryn...
by Lumination Staff | Mar 26, 2022 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
On Sunday night the 94th Academy Awards will take place from 8 to 11 p.m EST. Three of Lumiantion’s staff members, Jayme, Drew and Camryn, have made their picks below. Check back next week to see how they did. Actor in a Leading Role Javier Bardem (“Being the Ricardos”) Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Power of the Dog”) Andrew Garfield (“tick, tick…BOOM!”) Will Smith (“King Richard”) Denzel Washington (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”) Jayme: Will Smith The five nominees for this category are strong contenders for Best Actor, but Will Smith is the frontrunner for this year’s award show for his role in “King Richard.” Smith takes the screen as Richard Williams with a mesmerizing performance that has already won him multiple awards. Drew: Andrew Garfield I’ve heard non-stop about how accurately Jonathan Larson’s mannerisms are mimicked by Garfield, and that’s an impressive feat. A lot of people say this role solidified their opinion of him as an actor, so I could definitely see him winning this. Camryn: Will Smith Will Smith will likely take this one for “King Richard”. Smith’s performance was remarkable and reminded viewers of why he is such a beloved actor. Actor in a Supporting Role Ciarán Hinds (“Belfast”) Troy Kotsur (“CODA”) Jesse Plemons (“The Power of the Dog”) J. K. Simmons (“Being the Ricardos”) Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”) Jayme: Troy Kotsur Kotsur has already swept multiple awards for his role in “CODA.” I predict he’ll be taking home the award for this category once again. Drew: Troy Kotsur Kotsur delivers an extremely emotional performance, and these are the types of performances that win awards....
by Jayme Foltz | Mar 25, 2022 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Singarama has returned to campus live and in-person for its 59th annual production following the cancellation of the event in 2020 and recording of the event in 2021. To inaugurate the momentous return of a beloved Lipscomb tradition, SGA invited students to enjoy the show with free tickets that were valid for opening night only. This year’s Singarama theme is Storytime with a show made up of three groups and containing more than 200 students. Erin Bell, senior and co-director of Fairytale, is looking forward to the chance to perform in front of an audience. “With the audience, people are a lot more motivated to just have fun and put everything they have into it because people are watching and it’s the first normal one [show] in two years.” Co-directors and friends, Ellie Miller and Shelby Bratcher decided to take on the directing role together for Mystery. “We didn’t really think that we were going to have a whole lot of participation because of Covid, but we hoped that maybe we could bring it back to what it had been before,” Bratcher said. “I think we succeeded.” History, a story of two women looking to go from rags to riches by pulling off the ultimate museum heist is directed by Mallory Nunley. Fairytale, the story of a boy who gets transported to a fairytale land alongside his sister is directed by Nate Pearce. Finally, in Mystery directed by Shelby Bratcher, a detective is looking for whodunnit at a dinner party filled with colorful characters. The show also featured performances by this year’s hosts, Lydia Jernigan, Shawna Mann, Kendall Patton,...
by Shelby Talbert | Mar 23, 2022 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider, Student Spotlight
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Singarama will be held in person, in Collin Alumni Auditorium, March 24-26. The 59th Annual Singarama event had looked different the last two years. The pandemic halted the 2020 competition, and last year’s event was held without an in-person audience. The event is back in full force this year with the theme being Story-time. Shawna Mann is a communications major from Florida and is one of the four hosts of this year’s Singarama.“I am most excited for Collin to be back with people, it’s been three years since I’ve performed because of COVID and I’m just excited to have a live audience,” said Shawna. This year’s event will have four hosts, and it is their job to move the night along and to create smaller numbers in between each of the social club performances. “It’s awesome but nerve-wracking,” Shawna said. “We either perform solo or with two other people as hosts so we have to make sure and be extra entertaining cause we can’t fade to the background.” The three teams competing this year are History directed by Mallory Nunley; Mystery, directed by Shelby Bratcher; and Fairytale, directed by Nate Pearce. The teams have been in the rehearsal process since the start of the semester, and for many, it will be their first experience with performing. Sidney Webster is a youth ministry major from Charlotte, NC, who is participating on the fairytale team. Webster was hesitant to audition at first, however after a dissuasion with Fairytale director Nate Pearce she decided to join. “I feel like my main role is to help the director’s image...
by Lydia Coffman | Mar 21, 2022 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider, Uncategorized
“Once Upon A Spring” is Gaylord Opryland’s new Easter-themed celebration. It features an array of family-friendly activities including boat tours, scavenger hunts and carriage rides. The event takes place from now until May 2 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Stefanie Ball, public relations manager for the resort, said, “Basically, the resort’s going to be decked out and transformed into a spring oasis. You’ll see lots of flowers, giant Easter eggs, things like that.” “Everyone’s favorite furry friend, Easter Bunny, will be at the resort,” she added. The resort offers three different spring-inspired Delta river tours inside the resort. These include the Spring Riverboat Ride, EGG-stra Fun Cruise and Bloomin’ Boat Ride. On the Spring Riverboat Ride, visitors can relax and cruise along the scenic river surrounded by the resort’s spring blooms. For the younger set, there’s the EGG-stra Fun Cruise Easter egg hunt. Finally, an evening tour on the Bloomin’ Boat Ride gives guests the opportunity to learn more about the resort’s tropical plants and fish. The Spring Family Fun Zone offers visitors to the Water’s Edge for activities such as decorating cookies and other crafts, said Ball. The interactive Paint Me a Fairy Tale interaction includes Mother bringing storybook favorites to life on the bridge level of the Delta Atrium. The Spring-A-Long Scavenger Hunt is an adventure that takes guests throughout the resort, from the waterfall in the Cascades to the reflecting ponds in the gardens. “Guests are sent on a mission to solve clues and puzzles to win a prize,” Ball said. “And then we have our spring carriage rides, so guests can take...
by Shelby Talbert | Mar 11, 2022 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Characters swooping off the pages of comic books and onto the silver screen is a major genre in Hollywood, with the latest being “The Batman” directed by Matt Reeves. It’s hardly the first time onscreen for The Caped Crusader, but the audiences keep coming back for him and similarly heroic colleagues. “It’s an inspiring story, but it’s also a story about how far the human condition can go,” said film major Alex Eaton. “I think that’s why we keep coming back,” said the student from Atlanta of billionaire Bruce Wayne’s latest turn in his bat costume. Superhero films have become a large part of the movie industry, with several of the highest-grossing movies from the last 15 years being Marvel properties. Of course, COVID closed theaters and has otherwise affected the box office, but that didn’t stop the superheroes: “Spider-Man: No Way Home” made over a billion dollars globally and is the biggest domestic debut since the pandemic began over two years ago. Comic book rival DC has not surrendered the box office to Marvel. Justice League, Wonder Woman, Superman and, of course, Batman, aka The Dark Knight, keep returning to the screen and streaming services for DC. Audiences are looking for heroes, according to Eaton. “These are characters who stand for justice in the right way,” Eaton said. “I think the success of characters like Batman and Spider-Man ties back to the idea of normal people taking it upon themselves to help the innocent.”Dr. Christopher Bailey is a professor in the College of Entertainment and the Arts who last month released his own superhero film “Incognito.” Bailey said he was...
