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From left to right, Zuleyma Sanchez, Sarah Runda and Hartley Bannister-Parker in CAST's production of "The Tempest." This is the first time in the club's 20 year history that it's staging a Shakespeare play. (Courtesy of Hannah Freedman)

CAS Theater Puts on Its First Shakespeare With ‘The Tempest’

Tackling Shakespeare for the first time, College of Arts and Science Theater works through difficult language to breathe new life into a classic work.
Julie Goldberg, Staff Writer April 21, 2019

College of Arts and Science Theater is putting on its first Shakespeare production in the 20 years since its inception. The club, which just won a 2019 President’s Service Award,...

NYU Theatre Group, CAST, performed “The Heidi Chronicles” over the weekend.

CAST Stages ‘The Heidi Chronicles’

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor April 11, 2016
The portrayal of past feminist movements in NYU CAST's production of "The Heidi Chronicles" resonates with gender equality movements today.
"The Heidi Chronicles" is the story of best friends Heidi and Susan who worked to overcome society's gender norms and opens on Friday at 8 p.m by NYU CAS Theater.

“The Heidi Chronicles” Gears Up For Weekend Showcase Amid Buzz

Leigh Anderson, Contributing Writer April 8, 2016
This weekend NYU CAST will open their production of "The Heidi Chronicles," a play about two women overcoming societal gender norms.

Marvel’s diversity revolution

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Marvel takes steps towards a more diverse cast of characters.
Nathan Ho for WSN

‘Forbidden NYU’ uses theater, comedy to mock college life, university tropes

October 17, 2013
a look behind the preparations for the opening weekend of NYU's alternative Reality Show -- Forbidden NYU.