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Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Golden Age’s Distressing Workshop

February 28, 2011
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By Ashley-Rose Galligan Congratulations to all of those that were a part of Emerson Stage’s The Golden Age, which just closed this weekend in the Paramount Black Box. Here is a quick look into the process of The Golden Age, which shows Emerson Stage collaborating with an outside professional, Denise Wallace, in The Distressing Workshop. …

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Thoughts on THE GOLDEN AGE

February 25, 2011
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There is a much to think about after seeing The Golden Age. Give yourself some time to unpack this complex, epic production and then share your thoughts with us. Does The Golden Age have you thinking about nature v. civilization? culture-making and preservation? duty? retribution? the value of our past? or…? Let us know! We’d…

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Celebrating Local Theatre

February 23, 2011
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Celebrating Local Theatre

by Tyler York Immediately after we wrap up The Golden Age this Saturday night, Emerson’s Paramount Center will play host to Home Grown: The Boston Theatre Conference, the 4th annual conference convened by StageSource, The Greater Boston Theatre Alliance. I and many other Emersonian’s are excited about this conference for several reasons, not the least…

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Golden Age Video from EIV

February 22, 2011
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Watch The Golden Age Video here!

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Insight Into the NY Connection Trip

February 18, 2011
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By Cait Powers Panel One During our panels on Tuesday we met with working professionals from both sides of the table. In our first session we spoke with actors who have been making a living doing their craft since graduating Emerson. They were full of pearls of wisdom, funny anecdotes and support for our performance…

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Stardate 2/17/2011

February 17, 2011
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Stardate 2/17/2011

Hello my little teddybears, I hope everyone has recovered from the half price candy sales after Valentines day. The dance is finished, did you see it?  Of course you did.  Did you like it?  Comments are always welcome. As you may know from following my blog, the shop still has three shows in production.  Golden…

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X Dance Wrap from Marlena Yannetti, Artist Director

February 17, 2011
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X Dance Wrap from Marlena Yannetti, Artist Director

By Marlena Yannetti I feel that this year’s X-Dance production definitely met my high expectations. I try, as Artistic Director, to guide and not lead….a very interesting balancing act. I want the choreographers to have as much autonomy as possible to enable them to truly “own” their choreographic vision.  I attended rehearsal during the process…

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Road Trip to NYC

February 15, 2011
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by Cait Powers Today, the senior BFA performance majors [Musical Theatre & Acting] and one lone stage manager are traveling (very early) to NYC for the day. Our itinerary? Lunch at the famous Sardi’s and a day full of career advice from Emerson Alumni who are living & working in NY. So far I have…

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Student POV: Assistant Director for The Golden Age, Elizabeth Hagerty

February 14, 2011
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By Elizabeth Hagerty Last spring I applied to be assistant director for Emerson Stage’s production of The Golden Age by Louis Nowra, directed by Benny Sato Ambush. I wanted to find out what went into directing an Emerson stage production, and The Golden Age brought along a set of unique challenges: 31 scenes, 10 locations,…

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Stardate Dance Opening Night!!!!

February 10, 2011
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Stardate  Dance Opening Night!!!!

Hello my little pomme frittes, I was a bit under the weather so I missed a day of work.  There was much sobbing and when I returned, I found that there was some silliness that occured while I was gone. Exhibit A.    Audrey Stuck,  a fabulous choreographer for one of the pieces in tonight’s X-Dance,…

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