Amelia Barter

Trevor Noah wears many hats — actor, political commentator, Emmy-award winning television host, producer, New York Times bestselling author and, of course, comedian. But it is when he combines these pursuits that his work shines brightest. This is particularly evident in his latest Netflix special, “Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches,” which is as entertaining as it is politically salient. Filled with rich storytelling, Noah’s special invites viewers to appreciate the comedy within chaos.

Those who stopped by the Lindemann Performing Arts Center last weekend may have heard a cacophony of distorted voices echoing through the building. Those who followed the sound to the Performance Lab would have seen Noah Martinez ’27 bathed in colored light as he debuted his solo performance “Echo Chamber.” Martinez began writing the 90-minute solo performance as a first-year at Dartmouth.

Content warning: This article includes mentions of sexual assault. About ten years ago, the #MeToo movement began spreading awareness and empowering the voices of sexual assault survivors. Amid growing discussion about how victims of sexual assault struggle to be believed, many film and TV productions chose to tackle the topic by portraying female survivors as helpless.