Into the Woods
Into the Woods, a popular Broadway show, contains many themes and intricate details that are worth exploring. Would you spend 3 days in the woods for the one thing you’ve always wanted?
Combatting Racial Expectations
An analysis of the effects of societies expectations and racialized stigma within the black community and from other races through Suzan-Lori Parks, TopDog/UnderDog and Carrie Mae Weems, Ain’t Jokin.
San Juan Hill: Cultural Diaspora
Lincoln Center, a cultural center in New York City, was built on the destruction of the neighborhood of San Juan Hill, a thriving multicultural enclave. While Lincoln Center’s cultural importance cannot be understated, its displacement of thousands calls into question whether culture was cultivated or destroyed.
The Artistic Connections of San Juan Hill and Displaced Neighborhoods
How can art talk about Displaced Neighborhoods? Did you know Lincoln Center was built on top of a once-hustling neighborhood, with diversity beyond imagination? Or New York City had a prosperous Neighborhood that was displaced due to racial inequality.
Blue Light Glasses Have a Positive Effect on College Students’ Memory
We wanted to test whether or not blue light affects memory performance in students.
We surmised that individuals who wore blue light glasses would have better memory recollection.
Yiddish Theater and NYC
New York City is known for Broadway, but there is another side to theater: Yiddish Theater! Come take a look at this enduring art form that has thrived in New York. There will be a particular focus on Fiddler on the Roof.
Street Art, Street Protest
Street art comes in various forms; regardless of its process, it holds the power of subliminally sparking social change and influencing the people who encounter it. In a way, they have a silent protest with their message.
The Diversity of K-pop Music
I discuss the Broadway musical KPOP and compare it to Spring Day by BTS. In addition, I drew two illustrations to represent each.
K-pop vs. KPOP
Come and learn a little more about the new hit Broadway musical KPOP and the genre that started it all in this short podcast!
Performing Arts and Culture – Shen Yun
Our topic for the STEAM Festival is Shen Yun, a performing arts and entertainment company that mainly focuses on Chinese culture. This group tours internationally and its headquarters are located in New York.
