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November 5, 2019 | Theatre, Race and Equity,

Beyond Interpretation: The Language of Isango’s The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute is a title that many recognize, or at least have heard in reference to operatic history, Mozart’s compositions, or even seen it on a marquee as they...

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October 30, 2019 | Theatre, Notes From Leadership, Race and Equity,

Lean Into the Moment by Artistic Director David Dower

I am of an age that the name Robert Mapplethorpe sets off a visceral reaction in me. I was coming of age as an artist, an activist, a husband, and...

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October 28, 2019 | Theatre, Race and Equity,

The Official Triptych Crash Course

Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) is a monumental performance, celebrating the creative forces of Bryce Dessner, korde arrington tuttle, Patti Smith, Essex Hemphill, and Roomful of Teeth — just...

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October 25, 2019 | Theatre,

Adaptations of The Magic Flute

On November 6th, the stunning reimagining of Mozart’s famed opera, The Magic Flute, arrives on the shoulders of virtuosic South African troupe, Isango Ensemble. The Magic Flute has been transposed...

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October 22, 2019 | Theatre, Race and Equity,

How korde arrington tuttle Questioned ‘Cancel Culture’ and Leaned into the Discomfort of Robert Mapplethorpe’s Photographs

Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) is a multi-disciplinary dive into the work of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, inviting audiences to experience his controversial work from fresh new perspectives. The piece...

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October 10, 2019 | Theatre,

The Story of Smith and Mapplethorpe: From Just Kids to Revolutionaries

Patti Smith is a cultural legend, spanning mediums and genres in her artistic endeavors and influence. A musician, author, activist, photographer, singer-songwriter, and poet, Smith’s body of work resonates throughout...

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October 7, 2019 | Theatre,

For The Moms Who Juggle It All

Performing with The 7 Fingers is a physical feat. The troupe’s current production, Passengers (SEP 25-OCT 13), is certainly no exception to the rule and while seemingly effortless from the...

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October 1, 2019 | Theatre,

From The Audience to The Stage: It All Happened in Boston

Contemporary circus has been a mainstay for ArtsEmerson and each season, our audiences flock to the theatre for these productions. While each circus has it’s own story and aesthetic, the...

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