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Virtual “Play-In-A-Day” keeps theatre alive on campus

September 3, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Virtual “Play-In-A-Day” keeps theatre alive on campus

Capri Scarcelli a&e editor 9/3/2020 The first week of the semester is typically dedicated to sifting through syllabi; however, Duquesne’s Red Masquers held nothing back in terms of opening the curtain as soon as possible. […]

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Pittsburgh CLO gives season ticket holders another try

August 27, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Pittsburgh CLO gives season ticket holders another try

8/27/20 Capri Scarcelli a&e editor Though the coronavirus has stalled various events throughout the summer, companies such as the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (CLO) are more than prepared to go forth with regular production next […]

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New lab location takes theater from Red Masquers

August 27, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on New lab location takes theater from Red Masquers

8/27/20 Kellen Stepler editor in chief Duquesne University’s Red Masquers won’t be able to have their shows in this Genesius Theater anytime soon, but that does not mean the show’s going to stop. Over the […]

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One Theatre Movement connects young artists in isolation

April 2, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on One Theatre Movement connects young artists in isolation

Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor 4/2/2020 Senior Emily Rexroad couldn’t wait for her humble troupe to take the stage at the West Virginia State Thespian Conference. After weeks of rehearsals and intense preparation, Rexroad and […]

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“Working” is good, but not without flaws

October 3, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on “Working” is good, but not without flaws

10/03/2019 By Hallie Lauer | Managing Editor Last weekend, the Bricolage theater Downtown hosted Working: A Musical for three nights only. Working follows the lives of real working professionals in their everyday jobs. Based on […]

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“The Bloodless Jungle” shows Masquers at their best

October 3, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on “The Bloodless Jungle” shows Masquers at their best

10/03/2019 By Hannah Boucher | Staff Writer  This weekend, the Pittsburgh debut of The Bloodless Jungle will be available to the public for free. Put on by Duquesne’s very own Red Masquers, the play will […]

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Pittsburgh New Works Festival held at DU

September 5, 2019 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Pittsburgh New Works Festival held at DU

09/05/2019 By Kellen Stepler  Duquesne University’s Genesius Theater is home to Duquesne’s Red Masquers, the Spotlight Musical Theater Company and the Mary Pappert School of Music. And now, it’s home to the Pittsburgh New Works […]

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Slaughter Beach, Dog forge new ground at Funhouse

November 9, 2017 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Slaughter Beach, Dog forge new ground at Funhouse

By Joey Mueser | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 Before going anywhere, yes, the name of this band is, in fact, Slaughter Beach, Dog. Not the most catchy name for a band, but its music strikes inspiration […]

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Comedy abounds in ‘The Busy Body’

November 9, 2017 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Comedy abounds in ‘The Busy Body’

By Carolyn Palombo | Staff Writer 11/09/2017 A frantic play with unhinged humor, The Busy Body’s fast-paced, electrifying environment thrills anyone who sees it, and the Red Masquers have really done the Susanna Centlivre play […]