Category Archives: Theatre and Dance

Blog: DiMaiolo ’19 Explores the Arts at Holy Cross

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Gianna DiMaiolo ’19 HOMETOWN Tolland, Conn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Theatre major with an education minor WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “During my college search I fell in love with two colleges. Then, in the spring of my junior year … Continue reading →

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The Arts Take Center Stage at Holy Cross

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

The spotlight is shining brightly on the arts at Holy Cross. From musical performances to art exhibitions to theatre productions, the College will host a slew of events during the fall semester. “At Holy Cross, we see the arts as … Continue reading →

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Students to Showcase Work at Annual Summer Research Symposium and Internship Expo

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Before the semester is well underway, students will be showcasing the broad gamut of work they took part in throughout the summer at the 22nd annual Summer Research Symposium and the eighth annual Internship Expo. The accomplishments of students from … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Summer Research on Campus

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

After the academic year ended, over 100 students returned to spend their summers on campus where they participated in leading research spanning a range of  disciplines: 67 students engaged in research in the sciences; 31 in the humanities, social sciences, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Program a Hidden Gem in New England, According to OnStage

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department was recently highlighted as one the “10 Most Underrated Theater Colleges: New England,” in a recent On Stage blog post.  The list was based off the following criteria: curriculum, facilities, productions, faculty, … Continue reading →

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‘Mentoring Scholars, Not Just Filling Sections’

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent feature story, Inside Higher Ed highlights the College of the Holy Cross for the success of its faculty mentorship program.  According to the article, both visiting assistant and tenure-line professors at Holy Cross say theirs is an … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Perform ‘Picnic’ by William Inge

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present an American classic “Picnic,” written by William Inge and directed by Steve Vineberg, professor of theatre at the College. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Professors and Students Shape Innovative Classroom Experiment’

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In the February issue of Connections, an online publications of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Leah Hager Cohen, distinguished writer-in-residence in the English department at the College of the Holy Cross, and Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at … Continue reading →

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Alternate College Theatre Presents Musical Comedy ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT) at the College of the Holy Cross will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” directed by Julia McCarthy ’15, in Fenwick Theatre, located on the second floor of O’Kane Hall. The performances will … Continue reading →

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro Selected to Design New Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Ellen Ryder

The College of the Holy Cross announced today that its new performing arts center, funded in part by a record-setting gift from alumnus Cornelius B. Prior, will be designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, an internationally acclaimed design firm known … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Perform Postmodern Comedy ‘Cloud 9’

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present their fall production “Cloud 9,” written by Charyl Churchill and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located … Continue reading →

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Innovative Classroom Experiment ‘CreateLab’ Takes Shape at Holy Cross

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Take eight faculty members from various disciplines—economics, sociology, psychology, music and theatre. Add 70 students with more than a dozen different majors. Bring in Cristina Pato, the Galician bagpipe “diva.” Set it in a renovated theatre space turned into a … Continue reading →

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Video: Galician Bagpiper Cristina Pato Kicks Off Arts Initiative With Rousing Performance

Posted on May 19, 2014 by

Students, faculty, staff and members of the general public who showed up to the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom recently for the launch of a new arts initiative at Holy Cross weren’t sure what to expect. Attendees knew the event was … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Theatre Majors Plan to Take on New Stages Post-Graduation

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Two College of the Holy Cross’ senior theatre majors, Shannon LoCascio ’14 and Patrick Simas ’14, will continue their passion for acting in distinguished acting programs next year. LoCascio has been accepted to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Featured on ‘Chronicle’ TV Newsmagazine

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross was included in a recent “Chronicle” segment highlighting the city of Worcester. The segment, which aired on April 29, highlighted a number of locations in the city, including restaurants, local businesses, and the Worcester … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross launches ‘Arts Transcending Borders’

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke recently with Nancy Sheehan from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about a new collaborative arts initiative at the College, “Arts Transcending Borders” (ATB@HC). Kremer, who is the … Continue reading →

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Galician Bagpiper Cristina Pato Named Visiting Artist-in-Residence at Holy Cross

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Galician bagpiper, pianist, and composer Cristina Pato has been named visiting artist-in residence at the College of the Holy Cross. A member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road, Pato’s residency is part of the launch of “Arts Transcending Borders” (ATB@HC), a … Continue reading →

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Recent Holy Cross Alumnus Matthew Helfer ’12 to Appear on Criminal Minds April 9

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Recent College of the Holy Cross graduate and theatre major, Matthew Helfer ’12, will make his first television role appearance on the hit CBS show “Criminal Minds” on Wednesday, April 9 at 9 p.m. “Criminal Minds” follows a team of … Continue reading →

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Theatre Department to Perform Sophocles’ Towering Tragedy ‘Antigone’

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present the classic Greek tragedy “Antigone,” written by Sophocles and directed by Shana Gonzansky, visiting lecturer of theatre.  The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Faculty Promotions

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Renee Lynn Beard, of the sociology and anthropology department, received her B.A. in sociology from Boston College and … Continue reading →

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