Raider Reel Presents: Halloween Short Films

Throughout this semester, many Texas Tech University student filmmakers have been busy producing short films for the first Raider Reel Presents competition. The horror or thriller-themed short films had to be between two and five minutes in length and were judged by Texas Tech professors. Five of the submitted films will be sent to film festivals as one […]

Changing One’s Speech, Like Actors Do

By Caitlyn Nix Ever wondered how you could get rid of that strong West Texas twang or any type of accent that makes you think you sound different than the people around you? This feat is frequently accomplished by actors. For example, Renee Zellweger changed her Texan accent to sound British in her role as […]

How I Learned To Drive: Review

  I love hearing stories from my parents and grandparents about how life was better back in the good old days. Apparently things were simpler, America was what it should be, and families were really close with one another. But how close is too close? Even though this play takes place almost 20 years ago, […]

Vicarious Playboys Makes "Raw" Debut

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term “raw” is defined as being in a natural state. If you ask director Nicholas Irion about his new play, “Vicarious Playboys,” you’ll find out that the entire production is based on the influence of said definition. “It’s called raw theater,” he said. “There are no designers, per say. […]

Review: "The Country Wife" – Get Your Bearection Out Of My Vagiminy!

For a play that was originally banned for 171 years, I have to say people after the Restoration period were missing out on a slapstick presentation that is sure to appeal to just about anyone.