Class of 2019: Reflections on Emerson Stage
At Commencement this upcoming Sunday, May 12, Emerson College bids farewell to its graduating class of 2019. Emerson Stage has has the honor and privilege of working with the many talented actors, designers, production team members, and theater artists of … Continued
Q&A with Mia Rosenfeld, Working Company Manager
Emerson Stage’s production of the musical Working (2012 Revised Version) opens on Thursday, April 18, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. I reached out to Company Manager Mia Rosenfeld, BFA ‘19, about her role, process, and experience working with Emerson Stage. … Continued
Assistant Director Note: Christopher Cavallo on “Working”
By Christopher Cavallo, “Working—2012 Revised Version” Assistant Director “Hey somebody, won’cha turn your head, take a look my way…” The musical Working began its journey in 1974 when composer Stephen Schwartz came across an advertisement for Studs Terkel’s latest book, … Continued
Q&A With Owen Meadows, Working Associate Sound Designer and Mix Engineer
Emerson Stage’s production of the musical Working (2012 Revised Version) opens on Thursday, April 18, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. I reached out to Associate Sound Designer and Mix Engineer Owen Meadows, BFA ‘20, about his roles, process, and his … Continued
Q&A with Tom Simpson, Working Co-Lighting Designer
Emerson Stage’s production of the musical Working (2012 Revised Version) opens on Thursday, April 18, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. I reached out to Co-Lighting Designer Tom Simpson, BFA ‘19, about his role, process, and experience working with Emerson … Continued
Q&A: Lisa D’Amour, Mad Moon Playwright
Interview and article by James La Bella, Mad Moon Dramaturg I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa D’Amour, the playwright of Mad Moon, to chat a bit about the show and beyond. D’Amour is a playwright … Continued
Q&A with James La Bella, Fine China Nightmare Playwright
Emerson Stage’s Newfest Readings and Shorts begin next Tuesday, March 19, with a reading of James La Bella’s Fine China Nightmare. I reached out to La Bella, BFA ‘20, about the process of writing Fine China Nightmare and working … Continued
A Note from the Dramaturg: The Devil On Your Shoulder
By Grace Burns, Dramaturg, The Devil On Your Shoulder The transition into collegiate life can be isolating and tumultuous for many new students. Striking the class-life balance, living away from home for what’s likely the first time, and creating a … Continued
Q&A With Miles Millikan, Sugar Plums Molding Playwright
Emerson Stage’s annual evening of student-written NewFest Shorts will take place at the Semel Theater on Saturday, March 23. I reached out to playwright Miles Millikan, BFA ‘21, about the process of writing his short play Sugar Plums Molding and … Continued
Q&A With Caleb Palmer, The Devil On Your Shoulder Playwright
Emerson Stage’s production of The Devil On Your Shoulder, winner of the Rod Parker Playwriting Award, opens at the Greene Theater on Thursday, March 14. I reached out to playwright Caleb Palmer, BFA ‘19, about the process of writing The … Continued