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Kitty Martin ’88, with her husband, co-produced a documentary film about a U.S. Marine veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder who rode his bicycle in October from Boston to Washington. D.C. … Continue Reading Film follows vet with PTSD
A multi-million-dollar nationwide initiative from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to fund the work of 14 playwrights over the next three years is anticipated to have a big impact on enhancing … Continue Reading Center for Theater Commons awarded $760k grant
Craig Mazin, co-writer of Hangover Part II and Scary Movie 3 and 4, recently mentored an Emerson student. Aspiring screenwriter Carlee Griffeth ’12 has always focused on comedy. So when … Continue Reading ’Hangover’ writer mentors Emerson student
A snow-covered Boston Public Garden. Baby, it’s cold outside! Well, depending on where you are, that is. As Emerson students enjoy a break from classes for the next two … Continue Reading Brrrrr!
A Boston Globe article reflects on President Lee Pelton’s letter to President Obama to curb gun violence in America. Pelton has gained the support of more than 260 colleges and … Continue Reading Colleges, universities support Pelton’s letter to Obama
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has a strong chance to win U.S. Senator John Kerry’s seat if he’s chosen to replace outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to a … Continue Reading Student polling club looks at seat
Four student filmmakers have completed an in-depth documentary on Haley House, a nonprofit bakery and café in Roxbury that gives jobs to former convicts who are trying to turn their … Continue Reading Students premiere film on nonprofit cafe
An Inside Higher Ed story shares Emerson President Lee Pelton’s and colleagues’ support of President Obama’s initiative to curb gun violence. Pelton sent an email on the afternoon of Monday, … Continue Reading Pelton and colleagues discuss gun violence
Theatre Educator-In-Residence Bethany Nelson is receiving an award for innovating how theater is taught to urban students at Chelsea High School. The 2013 Prize for Innovative Teaching Award, from the Association … Continue Reading Theatre educator gets innovation award
Graduating Performing Arts seniors presented their body of design work to a panel of guest professional designers for review and critique in the Tufte Performance and Production Center on December … Continue Reading Performing Arts designers showcase work