Sep 10 | 6:30 pm
Song, Story, Ceremony:Indigenous Artists Shaping the Present
How can live performance shape our understanding of the past and our vision of the future?
Indigenous artists and creative leaders have long used performance as a living, evolving practice to understand the present and imagine a better world. But what does that practice look like today?
In dialogue with The Carlisle Project—our spring 2027 show exploring the legacy of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School—panelists will explore how story, song, and imagination hold history while encouraging cultural continuity.
This installment of The Point is part of an ongoing conversation series around America 250 that examines the legacies of revolution and resilience.
Moderated by:
Ronee Penoi, Director of Artistic Programming at ArtsEmerson.
Info
Venue
Jackie Liebergott Black Box, Emerson Paramount Center
559 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Dates
Sep 10, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Reception
There will be a post show reception following the event.
Details
FREE w/ RSVP
All Ages
1 Hour 15 mins
Access
Americna Sign Language Interpreted
Thu, Sep 10 6:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE: This is a free event. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival. Reserving your tickets does not necessarily guarantee admission, but we rarely turn anyone away from our free events. Please plan to arrive early—ideally 20 to 30 minutes before showtime—to ensure entry.
Tickets
About
The Point is a conversation series that invites audiences to explore big questions in intimate settings. Hosted by a member of the ArtsEmerson team, local and national luminaries will offer their points of view on the urgent questions surfaced by the artists on our stages. The Point series is built on years of public dialogues addressing the challenges and concerns of our moment.
The Point is in partnership with GBH’s Forum Network—a series of free online lectures that explore a world of ideas. To watch past installments of ArtsEmerson’s The Point, visit the GBH’s Forum Network archives here.
