Department of Performing Arts
Department of Performing Arts News
The latest faculty, staff, and student news for the Department of Performing Arts. For College news and upcoming events, visit the News & Events section.
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The King's Speech to Be Screened, Discussed on Campus
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Emerson faculty from several disciplines, who will address the “art and science of speech therapy” on Thursday, March 3.
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Performing Arts students take home awards
Performing Arts Theatre Design/Technology students took home two top regional awards at the recent Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at Fitchburg State College.
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Irish Festival a good investment says Irish Consul
Terminus confirmed to Ireland’s Consul General in Boston, Michael Lonergan, that an effort to spread the culture of Ireland across America is off to a promising start.
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Hennrikus Appointed to StageSource
Emerson Stage General Manager Julie A. Hennrikus has been appointed Executive Director of StageSource, The Greater Boston Theatre Alliance.
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ArtsEmerson Celebrates World Premiere of Irish Festival
Continuing through February 13, the Irish Festival encompasses three major plays, movies, readings, and opportunities for students to meet and work with crew and cast members.
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Watsky '10 a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Slam poet George Watsky ’10 appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, January 27, performing Pale Kid Raps Fast, a video that has brought him Internet fame.
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Shakespeare's portrayal of Jews was topic of panel
Shakespeare’s Jewish characters and the interpretation of Shylock in The Merchant of Venice were a few of the themes addressed in a panel discussion held January 26 at the College’s Paramount Center.
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The Fighter, Black Swan among Academy Award nominees
Two members of the Emerson community are among those celebrating Academy Award nominations.
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Performing Arts alumnus Scott Sinclair ’10 knows long hours. While at Emerson, he interned at the SpeakEasy Stage Company. The internship turned into a job. Now, Sinclair is directing his first major performance, Striking 12–a concert with three performers based on the holiday classic The Little Match Girl.
Joe Antoun, Artistic Director of NewFest & Part-Time Faculty in Performing Arts
Behind-the-Scenes of NewFest 2011
Learn about how Emerson turns a student-written show into a full-scale production each year. Watch the video »
