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Genesius theater hosts first audience

By Kaye Burnet | News Editor There was standing room only as almost 200 university alumni, officials, students and faculty crowded into the Genesius Theater Tuesday afternoon to dedicate the black box performance space with speeches, performances and music. Even with additional seating, almost every seat was filled and many attendees stood against the black walls. The simple black space can seat up to 130 … Continue reading Genesius theater hosts first audience

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Red Masquers harp teen love in “Album”

By: Kaye Burnet | Asst. News Editor The Duquesne Red Masquers’ final full performance for the semester, Album by David Rimmer, follows the lives and loves of four high school students in the 1960s. The 1981 story uses the music of the time period, including compositions by The Beatles and the Beach Boys, to frame a coming-of-age tale that explores young ideas about love and … Continue reading Red Masquers harp teen love in “Album”

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Red Masquers’ latest production laughs at renaissance

By: Sam Fatula | A&E Editor Although you may be vaguely familiar with Duquesne’s theater arts troupe, The Red Masquers remain an underappreciated talent within the University’s student body. Every semester, the Red Masquers put on productions that require months to construct settings, memorize and eventually perform live in front of hundreds of people at the Peter Mills Auditorium in Rockwell Hall. And while theater … Continue reading Red Masquers’ latest production laughs at renaissance

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Duquesne’s Red Masquers celebrate theatre and Sinatra

By: Corey Fischer | for The Duquesne Duke Known across campus as Duquesne’s resident theatre company, the Red Masquers have big plans for this year and two exciting shows right around the corner. Heading the troupe of young thespians is John Lane, a professor here in Duquesne’s own theatre department. An industry veteran, Lane has been with the department almost three decades and the advisor … Continue reading Duquesne’s Red Masquers celebrate theatre and Sinatra

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