Theater

Exploring the Promised Land

Image of Antoinette Nwandu ‘02 Playwright Antoinette Nwandu ’02 talks about her art as the act of editing – and keenly observing the narratives of the past and the headlines of today. She’s holding a Wintersession workshop about her play Pass Over.

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Tradition, revision and fun!

H.M.S. Pinafore; or, the Lass That Loved A Sailor G&S performer Janiah Lockett ’20 steps into the director's role for the beloved operetta H.M.S Pinafore. She's committed to the work's historical era, but she also has her eye on contemporary times.

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In the meeting of the world

Schaal head shot The experimental artist Kaneza Schaal encourages young artists to find their stories and their language through theater. She will join OFA for an ArtsBites on Nov. 4, and TDM for workshops Nov. 4 and 8.

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Finding character

A new production M. Butterfly has offered ASAP's cast and creative team a way to explore identity, sexuality and theater. For Eric Cheng '20, meeting the actor who originated the Broadway role of Song Liling (BD Wong!), added depth and assurance.

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Artmaking as a conversation

Adriana Colón '12 says artists are scavengers, always asking "What can I make from this?" She will be on campus coaching the cast of West Side Story on performance technique, cultural sensitivity and representation.

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The power of the story song

Alums Three recent alumni talk about musical theater, composing and the ways Harvard facilitated their paths to Broadway. They’ll be on campus Oct. 18.

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Complex Electra

Electra Sophocles' compelling Greek tragedy offers a view of bravery and justice. Director Lily Grob '22 talks about the production that goes up April 12-14 at Adams Pool and May 4 outdoors at Sever Quad during ARTS FIRST.

By Samantha Neville '19

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Sara Porkalob: Unstoppable

Sara Porkalob The playwright and performer of Dragon Lady and Dragon Mama says she couldn't find narratives like hers in the playwriting canon. So she wrote her own.

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Deeply fascinated

Jo Yang during a rehearsal of Endlings Photo by Jonathan Carr Director Sammi Cannold HGSE '16 talks about the pool that is 40-feet deep and the women's story at the center of the new play Endlings at American Repertory Theater.