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Emerson L.

Columnist/Copy Editor

Emerson Lee '21 has a passion for theatre, literature, and two podcasts. She writes the Stage Spotlight column for Spyglass, which reviews local theatrical productions in the area.

Latest from this author

Costuming the Chorus in

Failure: A Love Story

November 18, 2019

Starring clockworks, a vaguely orchestral gramophone, and an exotic menagerie—all portrayed by 20 actors—Failure was an interesting exercise in costuming versatility. Curious about this aesthetic balancing act, Spyglass sat down with Io Hawk, its costume designer, and Brandon Kruhm, its production director.

November 18, 2019

Buried Child Digs Up

When I entered the theatre, I was emotionally and physically exhausted, ready to pass out in my seat like the worst theatergoer imaginable (or just one watching Cats), and positively ravening for a sandwich. Within moments, I had forgotten all of those petty meat complaints, transfixed by the glorious, tragic spectacle of Buried Child.

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October 1, 2019

Latin History For Morons Schools the Theatre World

Despite the strident title, frequent insults, and profuse profanity, Latin History For Morons never actually treats its audience like unteachable idiots; its solo star John Leguizamo instructs them and lets them grapple with complicated questions as he does. A one-man show, Latin History positions itself as an accessible crash course taught with crass panache, following the story of Leguizamo’s attempts to educate himself in order to help his son find pride in his culture and complete a school project...

October 1, 2019

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Fall Sports Highlights

“It’s been a fabulous fall thus far” for Westridge athletics according to Director of Athletics Melanie Horn. Cross country has hit the ground running with some new runners and freshmen coming on board, and Horn says they’re “really stepping up.” In fact, Katherine N. ‘23 placed first for Westridge last weekend at the Woodbridge Invitational...

Buried Child Digs Up

When I entered the theatre, I was emotionally and physically exhausted, ready to pass out in my seat like the worst theatergoer imaginable (or just one watching Cats), and positively ravening for a sandwich. Within moments, I had forgotten all of those petty meat complaints, transfixed by the glorious, tragic spectacle of Buried Child.

November 18 • Emerson L.

November 18 • Emerson L.

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