In "The 4th Witch," a Cal Performances co-commission, the inventive blend of theater, film and puppetry proves why this ...

Academy Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell breaks down his design choices in ‘Wicked: For Good,’ as well as why he ...

For Good is released, what are the historic meanings of conical headwear, and how has it evolved – from its ancient origins ...

Few artifacts from Hollywood’s Golden Age possess the instant recognition and cultural weight of the Ruby Slippers and the Wicked Witch of the West’s hat. These aren’t just costumes; they are powerful ...

Centuries before haunted house attractions or horror films, audiences thrilled to magic lantern shows. Also known as phantasmagorias, these performances featured hand-painted glass slides illuminated ...

What you nurture grows. And for a nameless girl at the center of Manual Cinema’s exquisitely creative tale “The 4th Witch,” her need to avenge the death of her parents becomes a rage-fueled, ...

To adequately convey the horror and suffering of war — particularly as they are inflicted on children — lies beyond the power of words. There’s no dialogue or narration in “The 4th Witch.” None is ...