School of the Arts News

Rex Trailer - Massachusetts Cowboy

Which member of the Emerson College community has gained the attention and admiration of entertainer Jay Leno, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, and political humorist Jimmy Tingle? 

NewFest celebrates 20 years

There’s a dead body on the stage throughout the entire play, and it’s up to the audience to figure out why. 

Schwartz's book examines life of African-dance pioneer

Ever heard of dancer Pearl Primus? Emerson WLP Professor Murray Schwartz admits few people have, even though she is the person most responsible for bringing African dance to America.

Tetreault shares his Emerson Experience

Paul Tetreault ’84 has been a theater buff ever since he started acting in middle school. 

Javits Fellowship goes to alumnus

The Jacob K. Javits Fellowship is a program of the U.S. Department of Education that provides up to $40,000 per year to students entering a doctoral program in the fields of the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Scholarship fund, theater named in Liebergott's honor

While Emerson College’s alumni, faculty, and friends continue to raise money toward a scholarship fund to be named in President Jacqueline Liebergott’s honor, the Paramount Center’s Black Box theater was renamed.

Creative Minds at Cannes selects Emersonians

Thousands of film festivals take place annually across the globe, but few are more venerated than Cannes, the film showcase and competition that occurs in the south of France each spring.

Himmer's Bee-Loud Glade explores silence

The concept of “unplugging” from the demands of life and society has gained interest in recent years, as many people feel pressured day and night to respond to emails, to be available for work, and to stay abreast of trends.