University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

Page 32 text:

-1« Embrace In its 42nd year, the Student Committee for the Arts (SCA) continued to showcase the hippest and newest forms of performing arts within campus borders. In the past, SCA ' s efforts were invaluable in attracting headliners such as the controversial Bill Maher of the extant show, Politically Incorrect, and renowned funk musicians George Clinton and Isaac Shaft Hayes. SCA also strove to encourage student attendance of UCLA Live events by promoting discounted student tickets and coordinating post-performance discussions with the artists. UCLA Live was one of the most unique presenters and producers of performing arts in the country with a ariety of dance, music and spoken word entertainment. With more than 200 performances a year and over 150,000 audience members, UCLA Live appealed to a variety of both popular and uncommon interests. The variance in the production meant audience members were from all different backgrounds. the world of arts ranging from the cultural connoisseur to the novice newcomer. The London Philharmonic Orchestra made its first UCLA appearance through the combined efforts of SCA and UCLA Live. Led by esteemed conductor Kurt Masur, the London Philharmonic Orchestra came to Royce Hall equipped with a program ranging from Mozart ' s famed Symphony No. 9 to the lesser-known Simple Symphony bj ' Benjamin Britten. This popular ensemble established its reputation through international tours and has accumulated a number of award- winning recordings over the years. John Cleese, of Monty Python fame, headlined a show entitled. Se en Ways to Skin an Ocelot. which premiered at Royce Hall in the middle of March. The show, which Cleese personally referred to as a one man show with several people in it, ga -e the established British comedian an outlet to express his controversial crude sense of humor. Royce Hall also received the honor of hosting a night SCA and TI CT.A T.ivp bring- nn the arts . 28 I eve n t s

Page 31 text:

and dine with people normally outside of their social sphere. Accomplished UCLA alumni were able to share their post- collegiate experiences w ith a group of twelve students, who came out of the program with a taste of the possibilities of what could come after graduation day. By spearheading programs such as the Beat ' SC Parade, Spring Sing, Bonfire and Rally and Blue and Gold Week, SAA played a pivotal role in instilling a great sense of pride in UCLA. I think SAA is great, said first-year marine biology student Peter Zaki. It ' s given me a chance as a freshman to see what this campus and its traditions are all about. I think what we do here is essential to keeping this school ' s spirit of tradition alive. The importance of having SAA ' s ibrant presence on campus has not gone unnoticed by the student population as a multitude of people attended their ex ' ents. story by eniilv zvilson. Above: Third-year political science student Ruchi Patel, fourth-year Chinese student Paul Lin and third-year Jewish studies student Glenda Berman are ready to dig into the rich chocolate cake. Dinner with 12 strangers brought Bruins from ail different walks of life together to share experiences and allow opportunities for networking. I Photographed by Christal Thavincher. From left to right: SAA committee members take a break before masses of Bruins arrive for the Beat ' SC Rally and Bonfire, Members of The 88, a Los Angeles based band, take a few quick ptiotos with fans in Bruin Plaza after performing at a noontime concert sponsored by tfie Campus Events Commission, Students mingle and network with their fellow Bruins at Senior Reception held in James West Alumni Center, SAA runs one of many rehearsals to ensure that Spring Sing goes off without a hitch. Consisting of over 100 dedicated volunteers. SAA is one of the oldest and most influential groups on campus working to create a campus community. Photograph courtesy of SAA, Jasmin Niku, Marco Cabrera and SAA.

Page 33 text:

From left to right: Forced Entertainment, a group of six artists formed in 1984, performs a spectacle called Bloody Mess, wfiich attempts to reveal tfie ficrror and beauty of modern life. Compagnie Marie Chouinard. in 24 Preludes by Chopin, le Cri du Monde. sfiowcases a distinctive dance that reminds its audience how to perceive primitive things in life. Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra hold a night of jazz at the Kerckhoff Grand Salon, free of admission, with Hitomi Oba Trio as a student-based opening act, SCA and UCLA Live offered students with countless opportunities to listen to all genres of music and other forms of theater students ' would not normally see. I Photographs courtesy of UCLA Live and SCA, ' ' Everyone had a good time while listening to great music. - Alisha Flecky, women ' s studies, 3rd year devoted to the works of David Sedaris. The best-selling author, essayist and staple of National Public Radio illuminated the crowd with his witty commentary on family, jobs, education and relationships. He also treated the crowd with a taste of his new work. Students were able to enjoy the second coming of Sedaris to Royce for a mere $17. These e ents were only a small sample of the % ' ast number of offerings that SCA made available to students for a small entrance fee compared to the general ticket price. Third- year women ' s studies student Alisha Flecky, a newcomer to the committee this year, particularly enjoyed her ability to reach a crowd that otherwise might look the other way when it comes to the arts. SCA, subsequently, contributed to a movement in ending student apathy toward the arts with enticing performances by a number of the world ' s finest performers. Everyone had a good time while listening to great music, Flecky said. | striry by chnstcil lluivuiclier. Above: Actors of Piccolo Teatro di Milano play a scene of Arlecchino. Servant of Two Masters, One of the most celebrated plays in Italy, this comedy displayed brilliant costumes and masks and featured dances, food fights and weddings. I Photograph courtesy of UCLA Live.