Geva Theatre’s production of “Superior Donuts” crafts perfect combination of heart and humor

Time is winding down to see Geva Theatre’s production of “Superior Donuts,” but this funny, quietly explosive tour de force is one that can’t be missed.

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Zvika Serper teaches students about traditional Japanese theater and cultural fusion

Israeli theater artist Zvika Serper, described by theatre and dance professor Randy Kaplan as an “international rockstar in the area of intercultural theater,” visited Geneseo from April 10 – 11 to demonstrate and discuss his unique fusion of traditional Japanese theater and western classics.

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“Avatar” spin-off “The Legend of Korra” set to surpass predecessor

Over the weekend of March 24, fans of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” were treated to the two-episode web premiere of the new spin-off series, “The Legend of Korra.”

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Film Review: Stunningly relevant The Hunger Games uses dystopia to examine society

The Hunger Games, based on the bestselling young adult book series by Suzanne Collins, faced immense scrutiny leading up to its release. The star was too blonde. The marketing was insufficient. It was going to be the next Twilight (and not in a good way).

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Smith: Approach to religion should be conversation, not solicitation

You’ve heard the script: “God works in mysterious ways.” “What’s God doing in your life?” “Jesus loves you!” “Have you made your peace with God?”

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Shows you should be watching: "Supernatural"

Who wouldn't want to watch a show where the Horseman of Death is obsessed with diner food?

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Two women stumble toward love in endearing and emotional "Stop Kiss"

Directed by senior Rory Cushman and written by American playwright Diana Son, "Stop Kiss" is a sweet and enduring story about overcoming obstacles and finding love where you least expect it. 

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Editor's Take: Give reboots a chance

Every time a new remake is announced, moviegoers cry out in protest, arguing that the source material is already perfect, or that the new version is a cash grab or that filmmakers are too lazy to come up with something new. 

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Album Review: Nightwish soars to intoxicating new heights in Imaginaerum

On Jan. 10, Finland-based symphonic metal band Nightwish released its first full album since 2007’s Dark Passion Play. Imaginaerum is a brilliant concept album that proves Nightwish is still pushing its grandiose, orchestral sound to new and intoxicating heights.

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Student production of “The Glorious Ones” explores roots of theater

Combining comedy, drama and tragedy effectively and effortlessly, the student production of "The Glorious Ones" is an entertaining and surprisingly slapstick homage to the roots of modern theater.  

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MTC brings high energy showtunes to Alice Austin

Musical Theatre Club's fall revue "LIVE! It's MTC!" is taking over the Alice Austin Theatre this week, providing their many fans with the tongue-in-cheek musical entertainment that brings such overwhelming crowds to their events.  

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Smith: American pride breeds global ignorance

 What's a shah?" I heard this question in one of my classes when my professor assigned us to research aspects of the Iranian Revolution as background for the autobiographical comic Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

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Vibrant comedians perform deadly improv mystery

On Friday Oct. 28, long-form improvisation group Vibrant But Deadly filled Sturges Auditorium with hysterical laughter as they presented a comedic murder mystery that was positively to die for.

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Geva showcases Geneseo talent

Every year, Geva Theatre Center's Young Writers Showcase puts out a call to Rochester-area schools for short student plays. Out of approximately 50 plays submitted this year, six were chosen for staged readings in May and later fleshed out into a full production by professional theatre companies that ran from Oct. 22-23.

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Symphony Orchestra showcases professional talent and skill

On Sunday Oct. 16, Wadsworth Auditorium was filled with the dramatic, evocative and awe-inspiring melodies of the Geneseo Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Walker.

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“Shakespeare (Abridged)” brings The Bard down to size

The Complete Works of Shakespeare: $40. Seeing all 37 plays crammed into a 90-minute production: priceless.

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GENseng explores Japanese-American History

The performers of GENseng provide unique insight into a neglected chapter of Japanese-American history with a production of "And the Soul Shall Dance" by Wakako Yamauchi.

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Smith: Racial inequality abounds in film casting

As someone who only has an outsider's view of the movie industry, I can't pretend to know all the ins and outs of casting. Still, it doesn't take an insider to see that actors are being cast for their perceived box office value instead of talent or suitability to the role.

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Incidental Amusements

Watching zombies shuffle along suburban roads in Shaun of the Dead for any period of time tends to change your perspective on life.

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Film Review: Big bad romance fails to incite fairy tale nostalgia

Red Riding Hood, Catherine Hardwicke's first major directorial escapade since Twilight, is a thrilling game of whodunit, but the romance reeks of stale tween-mongering.

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