Located in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the City’s Theatre District, Emerson educates individuals who will solve problems and change the world through engaged leadership in communication and the arts, a mission informed by liberal learning. The College has 3,750 undergraduates and 750 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty, students participate in more than 80 student organizations and performance groups. Emerson is known for its study and internship programs in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., the Netherlands, London, China, and the Czech Republic. A new, permanent facility on Sunset Boulevard for its L.A.-based program opened in January 2014. The College has an active network of 32,000 alumni who hold leadership positions in communication and the arts. Watch a video about the Emerson experience.
(see more)Located in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the City’s Theatre District, Emerson educates individuals who will solve problems and change the world through engaged leadership in communication and the arts, a mission informed by liberal learning. The College has 3,750 undergraduates and 750 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a renowned faculty, students participate in more than 80 student organizations and performance groups. Emerson is known for its study and internship programs in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., the Netherlands, London, China, and the Czech Republic. A new, permanent facility on Sunset Boulevard for its L.A.-based program opened in January 2014. The College has an active network of 32,000 alumni who hold leadership positions in communication and the arts. Watch a video about the Emerson experience.
Emerson Stage Presents: Men On Boats
Despite moving into an online format, Emerson students shined in their virtual production of "Men On Boats." The production ran from September 24-27 and was directed by Maureen Shea and Sarah Hickler.
Emerson Stage Presents: "The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui"
Emerson students participated in the virtual production of Bertorlt Brecht's "The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui," which ran from October 15-18.
Emerson Stage Presents: Corduroy
Based on the books by Don Freeman and adapted for the stage by Barry Kornhauser, Emerson Stage and its students put on a virtual production of 'Corduroy' that ran from October 29 through November 1.
Emerson Stage Presents: This Golden Day
In cooperation with Live & In Color, Emerson Stage performed a virtual production of the new musical 'This Golden Day.' Conceived and created by Annie G. Levy & Devanand Janki, directed by Devanand Janki, with music direction by Jonathan Goldberg, the musical ran from November 19-22.
Emerson College Students Present First Virtual Exhibition
Emerson College's platform for presenting contemporary visual art, "Emerson Contemporary," proudly presents its first-ever virtual exhibition "What's Next? Art for Tomorrow."
Emerson Stage Presents Squeaky Fromme Love Song
Emerson College students participated in the Emerson Stage production of Squeaky Fromme Love Song during its run from March 12-13 at the Greene Theater.
Emerson Stage Presents: Good Breeding
Emerson College students participated in the Emerson Stage production of Good Breeding during its run at the Semel Theatre from February 20-23, 2020.
Emerson Stage Presents: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Emerson College students participated in the Emerson Stage production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot during its run at the Greene Theater from January 30-February 2, 2020.
Emerson Stage Presents: 10 out of 12
Emerson students participated in the Emerson Stage production of 10 out of 12 during its run at the Semel Theater from November 21-24, 2019.
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2019 Nov 25
Emerson Stage Presents: Stupid F##king Bird
Emerson College students participated in Emerson Stage's production of Stupid F##king Bird, that ran from September 26-29, 2019 at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theater in Boston, MA. Stupid F##king Bird is a play by Aaron Posner centering on an aspiring young director who rampages against the art created by his mother's generation, a nubile young actress wrestling with an aging Hollywood star for the affections of a renowned novelist, and everyone discovering just how disappointing love, art, and growing up can be.
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2019 Nov 5
Emerson Stage Presents: Flora, the Red Menace
Emerson students participated in the Emerson Stage production of Flora, the Red Menace during its run at the Greene Theatre from October 31-November 3, 2019.
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2019 Nov 4
Emerson Stage Presents: Augusta and Noble
Emerson College students participated in the Emerson Stage production of Carlos Murillo's Augusta and Noble for their 2019-2020 season. Performances ran through October 17-20, 2019.
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2019 Nov 4
Emerson College Students Nominated for 2019 College Emmy Awards
Several Emerson College students have been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation's 39th College Television Awards for their work on the school's annual EVVY Awards.
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2019 Mar 14
Local Resident in Emerson Stage Production of Incorruptible
The following local resident(s) participated in Emerson Stage's fall production of Michael Hollinger's "Incorruptible."
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2017 Nov 17
Local Resident in Emerson Stage Production of A Bright Room Called Day
The following local residents participated in Emerson Stage's production of Tony Kushner's "A Bright Room Called Day."
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2017 Nov 17
Local Resident in ArtsEmerson Production of Kiss
The following local residents participated in ArtsEmerson's production of Guillermo Calderon's KISS.
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2017 Nov 6
Students participate in Spring Emerson Stage Production of Titanic
The following students have been cast in Emerson Stage's Spring production of Titanic.
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2017 Mar 20
Local Residents in Emerson Stage Production of Mrs. Warren's Profession
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of Mrs. Warren's Profession
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2016 Dec 9
Local Residents in Emerson Stage Production of Guys and Dolls
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of Guys and Dolls
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2016 Mar 24
Local Resident Wins Rod Parker Playwriting Award at Emerson College
The following local resident's play wins Rod Parker Award for production of Woe Be Gone, part of the NewFest New Works Festival at Emerson College
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2016 Mar 15
Local Residents Participate in Emerson Stage's Production of Woe Be Gone at Emerson College
The following local residents participate in Emerson Stage's production of Woe Be Gone, part of the NewFest New Works Festival at Emerson College
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2016 Mar 8
Local Residents in Emerson Stage Production of Richard III
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of Richard III
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2016 Feb 10
Local Residents in Emerson Stage Production of Lizzie
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of Lizzie Stranton
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2016 Feb 5
Local Residents in Emerson Stage Production of Merrily We Roll Along
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of Merrily We Roll Along
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2015 Apr 22
Local Residents Participated in Emerson Stage Production of X Dance and NewFest New Works Festival at Emerson College
The following local residents participated in Emerson Stage's production of X Dance and NewFest New Works Festival
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2015 Apr 14
Local Residents Participate in Emerson College's production of Mother Hicks
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of Mother Hicks:
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2015 Feb 26
Local Residents in Emerson Stage Production of The World Goes 'Round at Emerson College
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of The World Goes 'Round.
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2014 Nov 14
Local Residents in Emerson Stage Production of Dancing at Lughnasa.
The following local residents have been cast in Emerson Stage's production of Dancing at Lughnasa:
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2014 Nov 4
Residents Perform in Emerson College's Gunplay
On Monday, November 3, Emerson College will stage a reading of Gunplay, a play by Frank Higgins that explores the complexity of America's relationship to guns. The performance, directed by Senior Distinguished Producer-in-Residence Benny Sato Ambush, includes a multicultural, interracial cast of Emerson students, Emerson Performing Arts Department alumni, and faculty actors as well as professional actors from the Boston region. Following the reading, Ambush will lead an audience discussion.
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2014 Oct 28
Residents Perform in Emerson College's Acappellooza 2014
The following residents are performing in "A Toast to Emerson's Voice: Acappellooza 2014,"on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 pm at the Paramount Mainstage to fundraise for student and diversity scholarships.
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2014 Mar 25