Tag: Journey

Three men from Third Coast Percussion stand before a colorful geometric background, two looking up as one holds a triangle instrument. On the right, creativity shines as a fourth, partially visible person holds a triangle and beater.

13 Third Coast Percussion Songs to Fuel Your Creativity [Playlist]

By Kristen Day - Marketing Intern Third Coast Percussion is a Grammy award-winning ensemble that has traveled the globe, released a wide variety of records, and has been performing together since 2005. The supergroup group is currently made up of...

Four men from Third Coast Percussion stand and sit at a table with colorful handbells arranged on it. One member of the percussion ensemble, in a blue suit, sits on the table, ringing a yellow bell as the others watch and clap against pastel color blocks.

Eight Hands Make Light Work for Third Coast Percussion

Compared to, say, string quartets, percussion ensembles are a relatively young phenomenon—they became established in the mid-20th century through works by the likes of John Cage and Iannis Xenakis, and Reich's output in the 1970s helped cement their place. As...

Drumroll for the Cast Announcement: Six people, including Nassim, are shown in individual, vertical portraits side by side. Each faces the camera with neutral or slight smiles in striking black and white.

Drumroll Please — Nassim Cast Announcement!

When it comes to live theatre, there are always a few surprises. Purdue Convocations is excited to present Nassim, a show where each night poses its own unique set of surprises. What makes Nassim so special is that it features...

A person of unknown gender ties a red string around a stack of papers labeled Act Two on a table, preparing or organizing documents, suggesting that race and language are irrelevant to the task at hand.

Nassim: Explore Themes of Language, Race and Gender through Total Improvisation

Imagine entering a theatre and the only set items on stage are a microphone and a sealed envelope with the actor’s name on it. You come to find out that you might know more about the program than the actor...

Two women facing each other, smiling and playing a hand-clapping game against a plain, warm-toned background. Their light-colored, vintage-style blouses evoke the minimalism and timeless charm of The Color Purple.

Minimalism Brings Down Barriers In “The Color Purple”

In the current revival of “The Color Purple,” rural Georgia meets spare minimalism. The action takes place on a plain wooden stage. Props are few: a cluster of well-worn chairs, woven baskets, some fabric, a Bible. Even less would be...

A woman wearing a light jacket and a yellow patterned scarf smiles broadly and laughs against a warm brown backdrop, radiating joy worthy of a scene from The Color Purple.

6 Star-Studded Facts About The Color Purple

By Kristen Day Chances are, you've heard of The Color Purple. But how well do you know these famous facts about the show? The Color Purple made its Broadway debut in 2005. The producers included Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones....

Third Coast Percussion

Accompanying the Oscar®-nominated film Paddle to the Sea live, Third Coast Percussion interweaves original compositions with water-inspired works to create a piece both spirited and serene.

The Color Purple

Heralded by New York Magazine as, “one of the greatest revivals ever,” 2016 Tony® Award winner The Color Purple stunningly reimagines Alice Walker’s American classic and reinforces the power of perseverance and hope.