Entertaining Political Theater
by Christine Bernard This week ArtsEmerson is presenting Ameriville, a show that has been called “political theater made entertaining.” After our successful presentation of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and its…
Let’s Start Talking
by Tyler L. York Anne Bogart has talked about Café Variations, the world-premiere co-production between our organization, ArtsEmerson, and the SITI Company which she is directing, as a piece based on…
A Collaboration Comes Together
by Megan Harris The room seemed alive, it buzzed with conversation; the sound of excited chatter rose to the top of the Paramount Atrium. As we took our seats for…
2012-2013 Season Announcement
We are proud to announce the 2012-2013 Emerson Stage Season! Tartuffe By Moliere Adapted by Charles Pogue Directed by Benny Ambush October 4–7, 2012 The Grapes of Wrath By…
Cheeseman Does Chekhov
By Lindsay Eberly I recently sat down for a chat with Emerson Artist-in-Residence, and current star of New Rep’s Bakersfield Mist, Ken Cheeseman on his recent absence from Emerson College….
Why Los Angeles Exploded
by Christine Bernard In response to the recent production of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, Emerson’s Institute of Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies and Emerson Peace and Social Justice are today holding…
Remembrances of the LA Riots
by Jason Allen-Forrest I remember watching the video of Rodney King being beaten – it played continuously on the news. I remember my stomach knotting in anger and disgust. I…
A Look Back at X Dance
As we approach the Thursday night opening of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, which will run for five performances through Sunday, we wanted to take a moment to look back at…
Theater Transformed Into South Central LA
This past Monday, the Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 scenic team started loading the show’s scenery in the Semel Theater. In case you missed our Facebook post on Tuesday, there is…