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By McKennen Campbell, Dramaturg (Marisol) Hi! My name is McKennen Campbell and I am beyond thrilled to be the dramaturg on Emerson Stage’s production of Marisol! With a play that explores an extensive range of topical issues ranging from economic … Continued

By McKennen Campbell, Dramaturg (Marisol) Marisol – Spanish, derived from “María de la Soledad” (Mary of solitude). Marisol can be directly broken down to “Mar y sol,” which means sea and sun. “Why did the Plague kill half my friends? … Continued

Thank you to all who auditioned for the NewFest Productions and Spring Awakening. We are pleased to share the cast lists for these productions. NewFest New Play Workshop: The Interior of the Artist Without Her Sister Lucas BabcockJonah BuksbaumZachary FullerQuinn … Continued

By Jake Mouchawar, Production Dramaturg (This Golden Day) This Golden Day features ten religions: Sikhism, Buddhism, Christianity, Wicca, Judaism, Jainism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism, and Ancient Greece. Eleven professional writers were commissioned by director Devanand Janki to create 5-minute musical theatre … Continued

By Jake Mouchawar, Production Dramaturg (This Golden Day) Many theatre companies across the field have been looking for new ways to reach audiences during this pandemic, and Emerson Stage is right at the heart of this trend. Since last March, … Continued

By Jake Mouchawar, Production Dramaturg (This Golden Day: A virtual musical) Director Devanand Janki is always on the move. He’s previously worked both on-and-off Broadawy as an actor, a choreographer, and a director in venues including the Lincoln Center, the … Continued

By Chandler David, Production DramaturgFeaturing Nathaniel Justiniano, Movement Director and Performing Arts Faculty Chandler David:Tell me a little bit about your experience with physical comedy and clowning. Nathaniel Justinano:Sure, I received training in physical theater, commedia, red nose clown, and … Continued

By Chandler David, Production Dramaturg The life of Don Freeman is one that steadily followed the course of Corduroy’s journey. Freeman is the author of more than 20 children’s books, including the original, classic Corduroy book that inspired this play. … Continued

Thank you to all who auditioned for the first two productions of our Spring 2021 semester, Everybody and Marisol. We are pleased to share the cast lists for these productions. EVERYBODY CAST LIST Somebody—Zeiana AndradeSomebody—Emma DavisSomebody—Allison EarlSomebody—Jayse MatrishonSomebody—Amanda VazquezUsher/Understanding/God—Kandyce WhittinghamDeath—Sara … Continued