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May 16, 2018 | Theatre,

Astragales: Where Have They Been?

It’s been five years since Belgian choreographer Michèle Anne De Mey blew Boston audiences away with Kiss & Cry, a unique performance that incorporated hand nano-dancing and miniature sets. ArtsEmerson is...

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May 15, 2018 | Theatre, Notes From Leadership,

Synchronize The Heartbeats

    A few years ago I was invited to serve on a panel for a major foundation. To begin the meeting, the facilitator asked the dozen of us at...

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May 11, 2018 | Theatre,

Astragales’ Impact on Audiences

Later this month, ArtsEmerson has the pleasure of welcoming back Belgian arts company, Astragales, with their production of Cold Blood. Astragales in was last in Boston in 2013 with their...

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May 10, 2018 | Race and Equity, Theatre,

Mr. Joy: Why We Tour In Boston and Beyond

For the second year in a row, ArtsEmerson has brought back the Mr. Joy Neighborhood Tour, this time traveling to locations in Charlestown, Scituate, Roxbury, and Allston. This one-woman show...

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May 9, 2018 | Theatre,

Why would a miniature world need a majestic stage?

  Lights, camera, action! Fingers cavort in a delightful miniature setting, the cameras hover in time to the music, a voice narrates. Film-maker Jaco Van Dormael and choreographer Michèle Anne...

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May 1, 2018 | Theatre,

Welcome to Boston, Step Afrika!

As we anticipate opening night for The Migration: Reflection on Jacob Lawrence on Thursday, we had the immense pleasure of welcoming Step Afrika! To Boston alongside incredible local organizations and...

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April 27, 2018 | Theatre,

Recording Boston’s Migration Stories

The Great Migration started just before the United States entered the first World War, and extended into the 1970s–but what part did Boston play in this massive movement of African...

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April 23, 2018 | Theatre,

The Migration: Stories From Our Community

  We’ve been lucky enough to partner with Justin Springer as we get ready to welcome Step Afrika!’s The Migration here in Boston in May. As Justin and ArtsEmerson continue...

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