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The drama department’s upcoming musical performance, “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee,” excites more than just the cast according to its various student performers. “This is the kind of show where there’s no real fourth wall, so if you’re sitting in the audience, you’ve come to the spelling bee and I’m going to look at you and I’m going to talk to you because I can and do see you,” cast member Mia Dobbins explained. She also mentioned the musical’s built-in audience participation moments as one of her most favorite aspects.  Dobbins plays the role of Olive Ostrovsky, who she…

Del Mar College is about to unleash an exhilarating new concept that’s guaranteed to revolutionize campus dynamics and ignite community connections. Brace yourself for Viking Fest: a powerhouse fusion of the Viking Fall Carnival, Dia de los Muertos Welding Competition, and Car Show. However, its success hinges on one crucial factor: your vote. Executive Director of Marketing and events, Jason Houlihan aims to merge three successful events into one calling it Viking Fest. “We’re trying to build a bigger audience which fits under this umbrella; Viking Fest,” said Houlihan. The proposed event aims to create a dynamic festival atmosphere that…

The Del Mar Drama department is gearing up for their spring musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” affectionately known as ‘Putnam’ among the team. This comedic production, set in the geographically ambiguous Putnam County, revolves around six middle schoolers and their escapades during a spelling bee. Opening officially on April 12 at 7:30p.m., the show will run for three weekends (April 12-13, 18-20, and 26-27). Notably, April 18th has been designated as ‘Student Night,’ granting free admission to all students with a school ID. Tickets, priced between $5-$15, are available at delmardrama.ludus.com. It’s important to note that due…

Four Del Mar Music Department ensembles will be performing for free towards the end of the Spring 2024 semester. One of them is the Percussion Ensemble, whose performance will take place in the Richardson Auditorium on May 1 at 7:30p.m. Run by percussion professor Neil Sisauyhoat, the ensemble will be presenting a variety of selections from several decades and styles. “A highly entertaining concert, the ensemble’s performance features traditional music from Brazil as well as works by James Campbell and Emmanuel Séjourné, among others,” Sisauyhoat said. Not only will there be classic and traditional sources, but more contemporary songs will…