Category Archives: Theatre and Dance

‘Julia McCarthy gives Ouimet keynote speech’

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Julia McCarthy ’15 remarked on her experience as keynote speaker at the recent Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Centennial Gala, the highlight event of The Ouimet Fund, which helps young men and women … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Faculty Mentorship Opens New Doors for Christine Freije

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

NAME Christine Freije HOMETOWN Worcester, Mass. STUDIES Theatre major in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM President of the Alternate College Theatre (ACT); director of ACT’s Musical “Spring Awakening;” Spring Break Immersion Program; international immersion trip to El Salvador; … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Bart Sher ’81 Nominated for Tony Award

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in Variety, editor Gordon Cox discussed the frontrunners for this year’s Tony Awards, which recognize both achievement and excellence in Broadway theatre, and highlighted the Clifford Odets play “Golden Boy,” directed by Bart Sher, a 1981 graduate … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Alumni to Screen Independent Film ‘Detour’ on Campus

Posted on April 16, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Two Holy Cross alumni — director William Dickerson ’01 and actor Neil Hopkins ’99 — will screen their independent film, “Detour,” on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fenwick Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Learn About the Stage and Themselves in Theatre Program

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Students in the theatre department revel in the fun of the stage — the acting, costumes, sets, and, of course, the audience — but they are quick to point out that there is much more to the field than spotlights … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Present 19th Century Masterpiece ‘The Wild Duck’

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Cristal Steuer

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present a seldom-revived 19th century masterpiece “The Wild Duck” written by Henrik Ibsen and directed by Steve Vineberg, professor of theatre, on April 11-13 and 18-20 at 8 … Continue reading →

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Video: Highlights From the $25M Gift Announcement at Holy Cross

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

The overflow crowd of students, faculty and staff who gathered in Rehm Library for a special announcement on Feb. 13 didn’t have a clue what to expect. So when Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president, announced that an alumnus was … Continue reading →

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