Stories by Anna Sadovskaya
Notebook: A tumultuous relationship with television
- AMC
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
This relationship, like many others, is destined to fail. The romance is draining. It’s not me, television — it’s you. This relationship will have to end because I’m tired of worrying about the TV I watch rather than enjoying it.
Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang to discuss themes of identity
- Courtesy of Lia Chang
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
Hwang’s presentation today, hosted by the University’s Confucius Institute, will focus on his road to writing “Chinglish,” as well as a discussion of playwriting.
Ann Arbor Ballet Theatre jetés into the Power Center with 'The Nutcracker'
- Courtesy of Jake Grimes
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
AABT’s “The Nutcracker” is a classic holiday tradition: The Arabian coffee, Spanish chocolates and Chinese tea lithely pas de deux and chassé across the stage as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince sit and watch with delight.
Over-the-top 'Beaux' Stratagem' lights up Power Center with laughter
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
Full of amusing mishaps and comical characters, the play’s surprising plot twists and relatable storylines provide the audience with a new look at period pieces and their revival.
Paul Kaiser brings digital art presentation on childhood to the Michigan Theater
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
Combining digital art with choreographed movement, Paul Kaiser of the OpenEndedGroup will present “Drawing on Childhood: a 3D Presentation,” which explores the recesses of childhood imagination and experience.
RC Players blend fiction with reality in brand-new show
- Courtesy of Alden Reiss
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
A deep cobalt draping is just one of many creative set designs used in the RC Players’ production of “What to Do When Stuck in Reality.” The show, fully produced and written by students, will run this weekend at East Quad’s Keene Theatre.
Basement Arts production of 'The Little Dog Laughed' barks up Walgreen
- Courtesy of Chris Dzombak
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
The Basement Arts show “The Little Dog Laughed” evokes the merriment of its beloved nursery rhyme namesake while exploring the depths and distances people go to find joy.
There's something mod in Denmark in '60s-inspired 'Hamlet' production
- Courtesy of Chris Dzombak
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
Today, tomorrow and Sunday, the Rude Mechanicals will set the scene in their production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The classic Shakespeare story is set in the 1960s — creating a “Mad Men” inspired show.
Getting to know the city with Ann Arbor Architectural Tours
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
Jacob Jabkiewicz, an architectural graduate from Lawrence Technological Institute, conducts the Ann Arbor Architectural Tours in hope of bringing awareness and excitement to the city’s classical and modern mix of design.
Trailer Review: Elements of an apocalyptic reality intensify in 'The Divide'
- Anchor Bay
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
Full of visually intense moments and dark emotional scenes, the trailer for “The Divide” promises a film full of disorder, conflict and ultimately, the struggle to stay human in a world void of life.
