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Mollie Downes, Anna Faye Lieberman, Woodrow Proctor & Blake Segal
Drama

Virginia Theatre Festival Makes Casting Announcement for Upcoming Production of The 39 Steps

The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced casting for its upcoming production of the hilarious and high-octane take on the classic Hitchcock whodunit The 39 Steps. The 39 Steps, directed by Nicolas Minas, will run from July 25-August 4 in the Culbreth Theatre. The cast for The 39 Steps will include: Mollie Downes (Annabella Schmidt/Margaret/Pamela): Mollie (they/she) has appeared in the national tours of Chicago, The Cher Show, and Legally Blonde. Their regional theatre credits include Pippin, Damn Yankees, and Hairspray. Anna Faye Lieberman (Clown 1): Anna (she/they) appeared Off–Broadway in The Worst Café in the World. Their regional theatre credits include Fun Home, Into the Woods, Head Over Heels, and A Christmas Carol. Woodrow Proctor (Richard Hannay): Woodrow (he/him) has performed at regional theaters across the country including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Franklin Stage, Saratoga Shakespeare, Luna Arts and The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Blake Segal (Clown 2): Blake (he/him) has appeared in the national tour of Mary Poppins. He has performed at regional theaters across the country including Williamstown Theatre Festival, Old Globe, St. Louis Repertory Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Yale Repertory Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, PlayMakers Repertory Company, and Syracuse Stage. He has been seen by television audiences on the CBS series Blue Bloods. Blake is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

https://virginiatheatrefestival.org/casting-announcement-for-the-39-steps/

An illustration of a director's clap board, a marionette puppet of a furry grey animal, and a student in pants and a tank top dancing.
Drama

Drama Department Classes Offer Hands-on Experimentation and Creation

While the University’s department of drama offers many traditional classroom-based courses, several classes take students outside of the classroom setting, giving them a hands-on space to experiment with new media.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/05/drama-department-classes-offer-hands-on-experimentation-and-creation?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

A photo of the entrance to the balcony in Old Cabell Hall, which is decorated by the mural "The Student's Progress" by Lincoln Perry.

Painting a Brighter Future – a Critical Exploration of the UVA Arts Scene

From student-formed bands that elevate nightlife, to individual art exhibits on display at the University’s Ruffin Gallery, the arts community at the University is filled with a plethora of passionate creatives.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/05/painting-a-brighter-future-a-critical-exploration-of-the-u-va-arts-scene?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Three members of Natalie Blue play instruments on a stage lit by purple lighting.
Music

A Time of Bittersweet Endings and Fresh Beginnings for Natalie Blue

After over a year of performing and writing music as a group, student and alumni band Natalie Blue is taking in their final few days together on Grounds — their time playing at house shows and bars on the Corner has come to an end.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/05/a-time-of-bittersweet-endings-and-fresh-beginnings-for-natalie-blue?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

A black-and-white illustration of the silhouette of James Bond, dressed in a suit and bowtie.
Film

Shaking, Not Stirring, Things Up — the Past and Future of James Bond

Even before the conclusion of Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond with 2021’s “No Time to Die,” there existed much chatter and conspiracy about which actor should follow in his footsteps.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/05/shaking-not-stirring-things-up-the-past-and-future-of-james-bond?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

An aerial dance performer, dressed in all black, performs a dance in the air with a red aerial silk on UVA's South Lawn.
Dance

U.Va.’s Aerial Dance Club is taking artistry to new heights

A world of gymnastics, intense movements and flowing silks exists here in Charlottesville, thanks to the University’s Aerial Dance Club.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/05/u-va-s-aerial-dance-club-is-taking-artistry-to-new-heights?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

A group of people with nail art by Sofia Romulo show off their new nails in a circular formation.
Visual Art

Sofia Romulo inspires self-expression through nail art

When money is tight and stress is at an all-time high for college students, self-care can be hard to find. But University students need not worry — second-year College student Sofia Romulo has their backs, providing fun and affordable nail art from the comfort of her cozy apartment.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/04/sofia-romulo-inspires-self-expression-through-nail-art?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

The School of Data Science building on a sunny day, against a clear blue sky.
Visual Art

Data Art Competition Draws More Than 130 Submissions

In celebration of this idea, the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science hosted an art competition commemorating the opening of its new building and inviting participants from across the world to tell unique stories, transforming raw data into art.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/data-art-competition-draws-more-130-submissions

A photo of the Fralin's exhibit titled "The Spaces We Seek"; four pieces are shown on the walls next to a long passage on the wall detailing the aims of the exhibit (not legible in photo). A table sits in the middle of the room with tall chairs next to it.
Visual Art

“The Spaces We Seek” Gives a Student-Curated Look into Displacement and Belonging

The students in the art history department’s University Museums Internships course work with museum professionals to curate an art exhibit, carefully selecting pieces that work to highlight an important theme to the Charlottesville community.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/04/the-spaces-we-seek-gives-a-student-curated-look-into-displacement-and-belonging?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

Four cast members of Shakespeare on the Lawn's "Much Ado About Nothing" pose in costume for a photo outdoors.
Drama

Shakespeare on the Lawn Brings New Energy to an Old Classic

The works of William Shakespeare have been performed for hundreds of years, with endless variations on modernizing the themes and setting.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/04/shakespeare-on-the-lawn-brings-new-energy-to-an-old-classic?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest