MARY, SWEET MARY | Q&A with the Playwright
by Dramaturg/Observing Director Lara Brinkman Mary, Sweet Mary is a new play written by Emerson senior Munroe Shearer. It tells the story of Queen Elizabeth I of England as she…
Dramaturg’s Note | THE SECRET IN THE WINGS
by Dramaturg and Assistant Director, Brenda Huggins While ancient mythology across cultures is rooted in history, nature, and religious practices, folk tales capture rituals and cultural values passed down through…
Exploring Fairy Tales Around the World
By Brenda Huggins, Dramaturg, “The Secret in the Wings” by Mary Zimmerman, Directed by Annie G Levy Originally devised by Mary Zimmerman and the Lookingglass Theater Company of Chicago in…
Spring 2023 Cast Lists | NewFest and Cabaret
MARY, SWEET MARY Cast List By Munroe Shearer ‘23 Directed by Joe Antoun MARLOWE – David Staats THOMAS – Alex Serino ELIZABETH – Christine Strong MARY – Beyoncé Martinez FRANCIS…
Dramaturg’s Note | ARE YOU SOMEONE TO SOMEBODY?
By Clara Livingston, Dramaturg The prize is something you’ll never forget. Perhaps it’s something you haven’t forgotten. Something that you might be remembering at this very moment. And if you…
What is a A New Devised Piece?
by Clara Livingston, Dramaturg Devised Theatre has a myriad of definitions and can encompass all sorts of theatrical styles and creation processes. Generally, Devising is the process of creating new…
Dramaturg’s Note | OLD JAKE’S SKIRTS
by Kayla Tomas “It’s about coming from a frame of reference that the idea of magic is possible: it’s a faster way to the heart.” – José Cruz González (Playwright)…
A conversation with the playwright | OLD JAKE’S SKIRTS
by Kayla Tomas, Dramaturg Adapted from C. Anne Scott’s novel of the same name, Old Jake’s Skirts follows the journey of Old Jake, a hermit farmer, carving out a life…
The World’s Effects On The Town Of Gilead: A Deep Dive Of THE SPITFIRE GRILL
by Ciara Berardi, Dramaturg Set in Wisconsin following the Vietnam War, The Spitfire Grill is an exploration of individual and communal perseverance, the power of redemption, familial relationships, and the…