Heather Beth Goodman – Temple Update

Temple Theater has a Spotlight in the Wilma Theater’s “Passing Strange”

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 20:58:09 +0000

Owls are everywhere… even in a Tony Award-winning rock musical! The Wilma Theater is putting on the musical of a lifetime, Passing Strange, a story of a rebellious young black man as he journeys to Europe in search of something “real.” The music takes center stage as the audience travels from gospel-soaked South Central LA, through psychedelic Amsterdam, to militant Berlin and back.

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Philadelphia Auto Show Excites Temple Students

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 22:13:44 +0000

The Philadelphia Auto Show is the latest attraction for Temple students to check out. An amazing array of cars, free promotions and an opportunity to see Temple University’s engineering students show off their race car; what could be better? Companies like Toyota encourage students to use Instagram in order to get free prizes while Jeep has a roller coaster-like course where they show off the…

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Temple Theater’s Sidestage Presents Colaizzo’s “Really, Really”

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:42:26 +0000

Temple Theater’s Sidestage is set to premiere their first production of the semester, Paul Downs Colaizzo’s play, “Really, Really.” I had the opportunity to chat with the student director of “Really, Really,” Peter Loikits, about the show. What is “Really, Really” about? “Really, Really” is a contemporary drama that pushes the edges and embraces the harsh reality of today’s youth.

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Falling for MCPB’s Fall Festival

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:18:17 +0000

It finally feels like Autumn, here at Temple University. Fall is the time for flannels, crunching leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and most importantly, MCPB’s “The Fall Harvest” event. The event will be taking place from 2pm-5pm on October 26 at the Bell Tower. There will be a number of activities for students to participate in including a donut eating contest, pumpkin and mason jar painting…

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Get Your Groove on for Temple’s Tashan

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:00:16 +0000

Temple University’s South Asian Students Society (SASS) will be hosting its second Tashan dance competition on Saturday, October 22nd at 6pm at the Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC). Like many students, I was intrigued by this event, but wanted to know more. I reached out to Temple’s South Asian Students Society to learn a bit more about this exciting competition. What is the event (for…

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Can’t Stop the Beat for Temple’s Production of Hairspray

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 01:39:10 +0000

It’s time to trade in the classic Temple clothing, cheesesteaks, and outrageous sports fans of North Philly for the revolutionary streets of 1960s Baltimore with Temple University’s production of Hairspray. Hairspray tells the incredible story of Tracy Turnblad, as she rises to fame in Baltimore, Maryland on the “Corny Collins Show” and her pursuit for social justice. Tracy utilizes her fame to…

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Cold Season at Temple University

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:45:32 +0000

It seems as if anywhere you go on Temple’s campus a guaranteed sniffle and cough will await one’s arrival. That can only mean one thing: the dreaded cold season. I recently chatted with Dr. Maria Pellecchia from Temple’s Student Health Services to seek some rewarding tips on the common cold. What seems to be what most Temple students are sick with? The vast majority of our Temple students…

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Free Philly Orchestra Concert for College Students

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:44:28 +0000

The Philadelphia Orchestra will be performing Hector Berlioz’s enchanting “Symphonie Fantastique” for a crowd of college students on September 21, 2016. The best part? It is free! Every year, the accomplished Philadelphia Orchestra offers a “Free College Concert” in order to promote their eZseatU program. The program allows for college students to see the entire season for only $25.

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Going Southbound for “South Pacific”

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:57:39 +0000

Beautiful, tropical scenery, catchy music and witty dialogue from the 1940s! What more could someone want for the weekend?! While most Temple students were watching the Eagles game on Sunday, my roommate, Olivia, and I ventured down to the Walnut Street Theatre to see their production of Rodger and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. South Pacific tells the story of a nurse, Nellie (Kate Fahrner)…

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Love and Heartbreak at an Adele Concert

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:00:49 +0000

Laura is what you would call the ultimate Adele fan. Everytime she listens to the British singer, she closes her eyes, moves with the music and lets out passionate hums. When she heard Adele was coming to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, she immediately began to cry, literally. It was her prophetic mission to acquire tickets to see her soulful idol. Little did Laura realize that what she…

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