AATP’s ‘Among the Dead’ gives voice to a silenced history

Jared Klegar ’24 writes for Arts & Life and co-chairs the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team. An English major, misplaced modifiers are among his biggest pet peeves. Contact him at jklegar 'at' stanforddaily.com.

Staff Writer, DEI Team Co-Chair

Trauma, war and identity: AATP returns to live theater with ‘Among the Dead’

Ximena Sanchez Martinez '23 is a writer for the Arts & Life section. Contact The Daily’s Arts & Life section at arts ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

TAPS’ ‘As Soon as Impossible’ is equal parts emotionally heavy and comedically light-hearted

Allison Casasola '24 is a columnist for the Arts & Life section. Contact The Daily’s Arts & Life section at arts ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

Comics come to life in Theatreworks’ ‘Lizard Boy’

‘Lizard Boy’: Musicalizing comic books as American mythology

Chloe Chow '23 writes for the Arts & Life section. Contact The Daily’s Arts & Life section at arts ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

Stanford’s famous student production “Gaieties” celebrated the revival of in person theater by sharing a video at the 74th annual Tony Awards Show. 

Cue the lights! Gaieties makes its mark at the Tonys

Chloe Mendoza '25 is a writer for Arts and Life. Contact The Daily’s Arts & Life section at arts ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

Licensing of gender-bent ‘Heathers’ from Ram’s Head ‘removes one more barrier’

Caitlin Yang is a high schooler writing as part of The Daily’s Summer Journalism Workshop. Contact them at workshop 'at' stanforddaily.com.

Stanford Theater is back in the spotlight

Kyla Figueroa ‘24 is a Vol. 260 Desk Editor for The Grind and a staff writer for Arts & Life. She is a sophomore from Stockton, California studying English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Her writing explores complex topics in TV, film, books, theatre, activism, community and lifestyle. Contact Kyla Figueroa at kfigueroa ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

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‘It feels like there’s more purpose’: Emily Saletan reflects on playing the first gender-bent J.D. in ‘Heathers: The Musical’

Kaushikee Nayudu '24 is a staff writer for The Daily. Contact her at knayudu ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

Dear Diary: Welcome to Westerburg High!

‘La Llorona: A New Horror Musical’ is a tale for moving on

Christine Delianne is a desk editor for The Grind section. She is a sophomore from New York and is studying communications and African American studies. She’s an avid runner and the most cut-throat Family Feud Zoom host you’ll ever meet. Contact her at cdelianne ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

Manic Monologues: Destigmatizing mental illness from a virtual stage

Marli Bosler ’24 is a beat reporter for the Daily from Kirkland, WA. In her free time she enjoys making Spotify playlists and daydreaming about Seattle coffee.

Student Activism Beat Reporter

Stanford Shakespeare Company brings the magic in ‘The Tempest: A Radio Play’

Carissa Lee '22 is a writer for Arts & Life's Culture beat, an account manager for The Daily's Ad Sales team, and a member of the Social Media team. Her primary interests include Oxford commas, visual arts, and the culinary world--hence her passion for all things Arts & Life. When she's not obsessively scrolling through "Bon Appetit's" Instagram feed or going on long runs at 6 am to feel "productive," she is studying to major in Human Biology, with the intent to pursue a medical degree. Contact her anytime at carislee 'at' stanford.edu.

A conversation with Charlie Alterman: Broadway music, ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’

TheatreWorks’s ‘Simple Gifts’ is heartwarming holiday fare

Natalie Francis '22 (A&L Staff Writer) is a Classics + English major still figuring out how to combine her passions for classical civilization, eco-criticism and musical performance. A California native, you will find her jamming out to an eclectic mix of Hadestown, Halsey, Frozen II, Wicked, Sarah McLachlan, Ariana Grande and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 

Season 2, eps. 4-5 of ‘Love is Blind Stanford’: Love triangle turned love line

Michaela Guo is a staff writer in the News section. She is a freshman and plans to study Human Biology and Asian American studies. Contact her at mguo ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

Nicole Tong '24 is the Reads beat desk editor. Contact The Daily’s Arts & Life section at arts ‘at’ stanforddaily.com.

Interdisciplinary fall class reimagines virtual performance

Kaitlyn Huang is a high schooler writing as part of The Daily’s Winter Journalism Workshop.

Ram’s Head collects pitches for first virtual Spring Musical

Lana Levison is a high schooler taking part in The Daily's Winter Journalism Workshop

‘Gaieties 2020: Unprecedented Times’ brings Stanford to life on screen

SF Playhouse brings Yasmina Reza’s brilliant, blistering, Tony Award-winning play ‘Art’ right to you

Olivia Popp was a managing editor of Arts & Life for volumes 251 through 254 and the editor-at-large for The Stanford Daily's board of directors for volumes 254 and 255. She hails from Michigan and enjoys science fiction TV shows, independent film festivals, and the Bay Area theater scene.

How the theatrical production plans to move forward virtually while still incorporating community building, inclusiveness and the essence of a traditional Gaieties

‘Zoom Gaieties’: An opportunity for creative and institutional change

Vivian Jiang is a high school student writing as part of The Stanford Daily's Summer Journalism Workshop.

Stanford TAPS’s play ‘Cerulean’ explores vulnerability and human connection in a society reliant on technology

Yejin Song is a high school student writing as part of The Daily’s Summer Journalism Workshop.

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