Laurier Musical Theatre
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Laurier Musical Theatre Stuns with a Darkly Brilliant Heathers
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A powerhouse student production delivering standout vocals, sharp comedy and unforgettable performances. On Jan. 23, Laurier’s Musical Theatre (LMT) group presented a stellar rendition of Heathers, the musical. Heathers is a black comedy musical that satirizes the experience of the average American teen; it is a thrilling, dark and hilarious production. A major highlight of the show was the incredible vocal…
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Laurier’s student-run production of “High School Musical” will hit the stage this January
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This January, Laurier Musical Theatre (LMT) is putting on High School Musical––their first student-run production in over two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. During the fall term, cast members and students in LMT worked together through hours of vocals, choreography and rehearsals to prepare for the final shows, taking place on Jan. 26th, Jan. 27th…
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Why a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics does nothing
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada, like many other democratic countries, will participate in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Though many are praising the Prime Minister, and leaders of other countries diplomatically boycotting the Games, I see this as a form of posturing that shows little courage with…
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Teaching music from the comfort of your home
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For many university students, they know the struggle of not being able to access a lot of things they can at home; a car, their own bathroom and even hobby items that just don’t have any room in student housing. For Emilee Feely, her inaccessibility to a piano while trying to become a piano teacher…
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The Laurier Music Theatre groups’ smashing success is Bye Bye Birdie!
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On Jan. 19, I spent my Friday evening watching a production of Bye Bye Birdie, performed by Laurier Musical Theatre. Blue Monday vibes were lingering, so the thought of some musical theatre was exactly what I needed to shake them off. Upon arriving at the theatre auditorium, I was shown to my reserved seat…
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Curling: A pair of former Hawks will represent Canada at the Winter Olympics
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When the Winter Olympics kick off next month in South Korea, Wilfrid Laurier University will be well represented in Men’s and Mixed Doubles Curling. Brent Laing and John Morris, who are both Golden Hawk alumni, will be donning the red and white for Canada in February. Laing, who was a member of Men’s Curling…
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