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January 13, 2012 | Theatre,

A Conversation on Robbie McCauley, Part Two: SUGAR

The conversation continues between Emerson College Professor and Dramaturg Magda Romanska and Harvey Young, award-winning author, theatre scholar and internationally recognized authority on African American theatre, about Robbie McCauley, the...

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January 12, 2012 | Theatre,

A Conversation on Robbie McCauley, Part One: Sally’s Rape

Emerson College Professor and Dramaturg Magda Romanska talks to Harvey Young, award-winning author, theatre scholar and internationally recognized authority on African American theatre, about Robbie McCauley, the African American experience...

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January 5, 2012 | Theatre,

Check out these films, books and music related to SUGAR

By Corrie Glanville MUSIC Chauncey Moore After years as a musician and songwriter, Alabama native Chauncey Moore embarked on a solo career as a singer in 2008 and took on...

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November 17, 2011 | Theatre,

Husbands & Wives Apart

By Sara Bookin-Weiner Last night I was fortunate enough to moderate a post-performance discussion with the playwright Alfred Uhry, director/choreographer Martha Clarke and music director Arthur Solari.  Hearing how they...

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November 14, 2011 | What Did You Think?,

What did you think of ANGEL REAPERS?

Various religions often have strict moral codes regarding sexuality. What makes this portrayal different and how did it affect you regarding your religious upbringing? Join the conversation by commenting below.

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November 9, 2011 | Theatre,

Check out these films, books and music related to ANGEL REAPERS

By Corrie Glanville FILMS/THEATRE Ken Burns’ The Shakers (2004) Ken Burns, our preeminent documentarian of American history, crafts a detailed picture of the sect that referred to themselves as the...

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November 7, 2011 | What Did You Think?,

What did you think of MOBY DICK?

What did you think of this adaptation of Melville’s novel? How does it compare to the book? Did the one-man format work for you? Join the conversation by commenting here.

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November 7, 2011 | Theatre,

A Whale of A Tale: The Journey of Conor and Judy Hegarty Lovett

By Alyssa Mulligan Actor Conor Lovett began reading Beckett at the age of eighteen.  Shortly thereafter, he performed the role of Hamm in Endgame.  And his love for the 20th...

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