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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Graduate students win first annual GSA Awards
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) gave awards to some of the College’s most promising grad students on May 7 in the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre.
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New Opportunities for PA students
“Working with ArtsEmerson during its inaugural season has been an enriching experience, bringing new opportunities to Performing Arts students, faculty, and staff,” remarked Melia Bensussen, Chair of the Performing Arts Department.
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Emerson's Noteworthy to audition for NBC show
The Boston auditions for NBC’s The Sing-Off will take place at Emerson’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday (May 5), and Noteworthy, one of Emerson’s a cappella singing groups, is gearing up for the audition.
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2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning opera had its premiere at Emerson
Madame White Snake, an opera that had its world premiere in February 2010 at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, has received the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Music.
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Liebergott tribute: praise, laughter, and happy tears
The Paramount Theatre was packed April 21 for a tribute to President Jacqueline Liebergott, who is approaching the end of her tenure as president of the College.
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Up close with TV's Menounos '00
Maria Menounos ’00 is five feet, eight inches of sheer dynamic energy and success.
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LA Program's Lemack gives expert opinion on acting
Back Stage, a national newspaper and website for actors, recently sought the expert advice of the Los Angeles Program’s part-time faculty member Brad Lemack.
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Mercutio Troupe presents The Yellow Wallpaper
Emerson’s Mercutio Troupe presents The Yellow Wallpaper at the Tufte Center's Greene Theatre, April 15-16.
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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 »
