Shuffling Off Their Mortal Coil
A long-time drama professor says onstage deaths reflect cultural trends as much as acting chops
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Flexibility and Streamlining: Tufts Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Major Requirements Evolve
The Tufts Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies recently announced changes to its major requirements, including increasing flexibility in terms of electives and a decrease in certain required classes
Best Seat in the House? Don’t Get Too Comfortable
Some of Tony winner and Tufts alum James Nicola’s productions—like Rent and Hadestown—have become smash hits. But his aim has always been to challenge his audiences
Gwen Stefani is only the latest glaring example of cultural appropriation in pop music
Ruka Hatua-Saar White breaks down examples of cultural appropriation in pop music and contrasts them with instances of cultural appreciation and elevation.
2022 Gordon Davidson Award Recipient: Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd (A'74) receives award from Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
The American Society for Theatre Research Recognizes Tufts Faculty and Alumni
Several Tufts community members were honored for their contributions to scholarship in theatre and performance studies.
Choosing Body Positivity in the Face of Fatphobia
Athena Nair credits coursework with Kareem Khubchandani...with keeping them inspired and moving.
Choosing Body Positivity in the Face of Fatphobia
A Tufts senior promotes self-acceptance, on campus and in a new Disney Plus show
In 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone,' August Wilsonis vividly present
Play by August Wilson. Directed by Lili-Anne Brown.