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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Brandi Dawson


Arts & Entertainment Editor | @brandi.dawson
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‘The Revolutionists': Performances Worth Losing Your Head Over

Longwood’s production of “The Revolutionists”, performed by the theatre department, was astounding. All of the actresses in this show did a phenomenal job in playing their roles and with keeping the audiences’ captivated, even with only four people being in the cast. Not only did the acting impress me, but the production was just extremely well done in every aspect. From seeing “Little Women” to now seeing “The Revolutionists”, the productions just keep getting better and better.

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'Weapons': Class Dismissed… Permanently?

Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this review are solely those of the author.)“Weapons” premiered in theaters on August 8, 2025, bringing an interesting and new perspective to horror. The movie explores the lives of many people in the small town of Maybrook, who all become panicked when ...

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Layers of 'Red': Waterworks Brings Rothko to Life

Editor's Note: The opinions expressed in this review are solely those of the author.) Waterworks Players’ production of “Red” was captivating, jarring and contemplative. The two actors, Jordan Whiley (Mark Rothko) and Elijah Logue (Ken), put on an incredible performance full of emotion and ...

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“Snow White:” Is The Controversy The Problem?

With the new “Snow White” movie coming to theaters, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the film and the cast, including political anger and personal feuds between the main stars, Rachel Zegler (Snow White) and Gal Gadot (the Evil Queen). The whirling controversies have severely diminished ...

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Rotunda Review: 'Little Women,' Big Performances

Longwood’s theatre production of “Little Women” was exceptional, with a perfect balance between the acting aspect and the musical aspect. All of the actors in this production did a fabulous job in telling the story. Not only did the acting ...

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Rotunda Review: We’re Off to See Wicked!

In 2003, “Wicked” struck the Broadway stage. After its Broadway debut, “Wicked” quickly became one of the most successful Broadway shows of all time, being seen by more than 65 million people across the globe, according to the official Broadway site.After being a hit on Broadway, fans were long ...

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