Category Archives: Theatre and Dance

Alternate College Theatre Presents Theresa Rebeck’s Comedy ‘Seminar’

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

The College of the Holy Cross’ student run Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Seminar,” written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Emma Callahan ’18, an English major at the College. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department to Perform Will Eno’s Seriocomic Play ‘Middletown’

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Grainne Fitzpatrick '17

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present the seriocomic play “Middletown,” written by Will Eno and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor … Continue reading →

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Blog: Christovich ’18 Explores Rich Artistic Culture of Galway

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Alison Christovich ’18 HOMETOWN Jacksonville Beach, Fla. AREAS OF STUDY Theatre major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Galway, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “As much as I love my home on the hill, I knew that by studying abroad I would be … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Kicks off Fall Semester with Diverse Arts Line-Up

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

With the beginning of a new academic year comes the anticipation — and excitement — of another year of arts events at the College of the Holy Cross. This fall, the arts programming promises to push limits, challenge audiences, and … Continue reading →

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Students Study Around the World Through Maymester Programs This Summer

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, 59 students jet set to different locations around the world through the College’s ever-popular Maymester program to sites in England, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Germany, and Russia. Each year, the College offers a number of these summer … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Offers Timely Take on Race, Bias Onstage

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

College of the Holy Cross graduate Valerie Curtis-Newton ’81 was recently spotlighted in StarTribune, the principle newspaper of Minneapolis, Minn., for her role as director of the satirical drama “Trouble in Mind,” which is currently being staged at the Guthrie … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Connects Students to Art Through Theatre for Over 30 Years

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article by The Press & Sun-Bulletin, Anne M. Brady ’78 talks about her love of teaching and facilitating the creative process in her students through theatre. Brady, a psychology major and theatre minor at Holy Cross, has … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Theatre Department’s Modern-Dress ‘Hamlet’ Captures the Attention of New Audiences

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

More than 900 audience members experienced the modern-dress production of Shakespeare’s famous “Hamlet” put on by the Holy Cross theatre department during two consecutive April weekends in Fenwick Theatre. Fittingly, the final performance fell on the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments—from campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites. Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department Presents William Shakespeare’s Famous Tragedy ‘Hamlet’

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present their modern-dress production of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” directed by Edward Isser, professor and chair of the department, on April 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 8 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Ambassador and Alumnus Harry Thomas ’78 Will Deliver 2016 Commencement Address

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Ellen Ryder

The Honorable Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe and recipient of many honors from the State Department during his 32-year diplomatic career, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: ACT’s ‘Chicago’ Becomes Campus Blockbuster

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Leading up to the production, “Chicago” was all the buzz on campus and quickly became a blockbuster: tickets to the Alternate College Theatre (ACT) production sold out in just three days. This highly anticipated and well-known musical, directed by Christine … Continue reading →

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‘Chicago’ Director Christine Freije ’13 Offers a Glimpse Backstage of the Ambitious Production

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

After commencement, Christine Freije ’13 never thought she’d be back at Holy Cross directing another Alternate College Theatre (ACT) production. Two years since directing “Spring Awakening” as a senior, Freije returns to take on “Chicago,” an equally ambitious and well-known … Continue reading →

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Working Writers Series to Kick Off Spring Semester with Travel Writer and Poet Gretel Ehrlich

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The Working Writers Series will kick off the spring semester with a reading by Gretel Ehrlich, an American travel writer, poet, and essayist.  Ehrlich will read excerpts from her work on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre to Present America’s No. 1 Longest Running Musical ‘Chicago’

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT), a student-run organization at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “Chicago,” written by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, with script adaptation by David Thompson and music by John Kander. Recent graduate Christine Freije … Continue reading →

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Spring Semester Brings Another Full Slate of Arts Events

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This semester, the College of the Holy Cross is offering a dynamic series of arts events aimed to excite, engage and challenge audiences. From the staging of renowned theatre productions and installations of multimedia gallery exhibitions, to world premieres of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Experience the Vibrant Culture of Bali Through Music and Dance

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

I Nyoman Winda, visiting fellow in Balinese music at Holy Cross, wants you to visit Bali. The composer/musician probably doesn’t need to do a lot of convincing to get you to the popular Indonesian island, but in order to seal … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Student-Run Alternate College Theatre Program to Present the Comedy ‘The Underpants’

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT), a student-run organization at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “The Underpants,” by Carl Sternheim, adapted by Steve Martin, directed by Savannah Plante ’16 and produced by Christopher Little ’17. The play is … Continue reading →

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New York Times Says Holy Cross Alumna Ann Dowd is ‘a Late Arrival Worth the Wait’ in the World of Acting

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

According to the New York Times, “Ann Dowd is having a moment.” Dowd, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1978, is currently starring in Naomi Wallace’s new play, “Night Is a Room” at the Signature … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Artists-in-Residence Troika Ranch to Present New Multimedia Performance ‘SWARM’

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) initiative at the College of the Holy Cross will present two performances in November: Artists-in-residence and “interactive performance pioneers” Troika Ranch will perform a semester long project and multimedia installation “SWARM” and multiple Grammy Award-winning … Continue reading →

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