Emily Goodridge in Emerson Stage Production of Starting Here, Starting Now at Emerson College

2013 Nov 13

Emily Goodridge, of New York and majoring in MA Theater Education at Emerson College, is part of Emerson College's production of Starting Here, Starting Now as Dramaturg. The excitement of young love and the confusion of growing up (or is it the other way around?) are explored in this intimate revue from one of the most respected teams in the contemporary musical theatre, Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire. Using songs from their various early musicals (produced or otherwise), this bold, extroverted journey takes a winsome cast of three through the maze of modern relationships with its heart firmly on its sleeve. As with all of Maltby and Shire's work, each song is an impeccably crafted story: original, engaging, bursting with character, and showcasing the versatility and charisma of its performer. From tender ballads to hysterical husband-hunting laments, from wry comments on trendy marriages to ecstatic shouting-from-the-rooftop celebration, Starting Here, Starting Now has an appealing freshness that has made it a perennial favorite throughout the world.

Emerson's production is directed by Scott LaFeber and will run from November 21st through November 24th at the Greene Theatre (10 Boylston Place, Boston, MA, 02116) at Emerson College. Tickets are $12 for general audiences and $8 for the Emerson community.

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About Emerson Stage

As the producing organization of the Department of Performing Arts, Emerson Stage trains students on stage and off to be the next generation of theater artists. Student actors, designers, stage managers, technicians, and educators work side by side with faculty, professional staff, and visiting artists to perfect their skills and deepen their understanding for their craft and the role theater plays in enriching our culture and community.