Department of Performing Arts News

Emersonians are all over the Oscars

Oscar excitement is building at Emerson College. From alumni and faculty involved with nominated films to student journalists reporting from the red carpet, numerous Emersonians boast close connections to the 2011 Academy Awards.

Design awards roll in for Paramount Center

Completed less than a year ago, Emerson College’s Paramount Center has won its fourth major award for design.

Gallery shines a light on avant-garde artist-filmmaker Tambellini

The name Aldo Tambellini may not be as familiar in the art and filmmaking worlds as it once was, but the curator of Emerson’s Huret & Spector Gallery is betting on a renaissance.

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.

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.

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.

Hennrikus Appointed to StageSource

Emerson Stage General Manager Julie A. Hennrikus has been appointed Executive Director of StageSource, The Greater Boston Theatre Alliance.

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.