Theatre and Dance | College of the Holy Cross

Two-time Tony Award winning choreographer Bill T. Jones will be visiting campus tomorrow, March 21 to deliver a talk titled “An Evening with....

03/14/18

Independent Film by Holy Cross Alumnus Resonates With Families Suffering From Dementia

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

A new independent feature film by Holy Cross alumnus Brendan Boogie ’98 titled “Sundown,” is about more than just the experience of losing....

01/18/18

Ten Years of Montserrat: Holy Cross’ First-Year Program Invites Students to Challenge, Question from Day One

The innovative program arms students with curiosity and skills instrumental to their four years at Holy Cross

The sculptures of Shih Chieh Huang’s “Reusable Universe” — built from recycled Tupperware, plastic bags, fans and light bulbs — appeared to....

12/04/17

Holy Cross’ Bilingual Theatre Production Engages Campus in National Conversation

Fascism, misogyny, the patriarchy...'Fuente Ovejuna' takes on major issues that resonate with audiences across time and language

by Bridget DuFour '18

For Edward Isser, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, the choice of what show to produce this semester carried more weight than....

10/27/17

Holy Cross Theatre Department to Present ‘Fuente Ovejuna’

by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross Theatre Department will present “Fuente Ovejuna,” published by Spanish playwright Lope de Vega in 1614 and directed....

10/18/17

Blog: Christovich ’18 Shares the Glory of Senior Year at Holy Cross

NAME Alison Christovich ’18 HOMETOWN Jacksonville Beach, Florida AREAS OF STUDY Theatre major WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ABOUT SENIOR....

10/12/17

Blog: McSweeney ’21 Eager to Show What Life is Like at Holy Cross

NAME Rebecca McSweeney ’21 HOMETOWN Stoughton, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Biology major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I first....

10/12/17

Blog: At Holy Cross, Mercier ’21 Has Found a Friendly Community and Countless Opportunities

NAME Emily Mercier ’21 HOMETOWN Cumberland, Rhode Island STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Psychology and theatre double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY....

09/18/17

Ann Dowd ’78, P20 Wins Emmy Award for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Ann Dowd ’78, P20 won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her work on “The Handmaid’s Tale” at the 69th annual....

09/14/17

Holy Cross Theatre Program Among ‘Most Underrated’ in New England, According to OnStage

OnStage Blog

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department was highlighted as one the “Top 10 Most Underrated College Theatre Programs for 2017” in the....

08/23/17

Holy Cross to Host Vertical Dance Pioneers BANDALOOP as First Stop on Northeast Tour

College to partner with Worcester for sneak peek of dancers on the City Hall façade

by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will host BANDALOOP, pioneers in vertical dance performance, on Sept. 8 beginning at 4:30 p.m. BANDALOOP interweaves....

08/16/17

‘Interview with Jimena Bermejo’: Holy Cross Dance Program Director Talks Performance Art and Engaging the Audience

Big Red & Shiny

Jimena Bermejo, dancer, performance artist and the new director of the theatre department’s dance program at the College of the Holy Cross, aims to....

07/14/17

Acting Up: James O’Connor ’98 Makes Name for Himself in Hollywood

O'Connor has performed alongside stars including Richard Gere, Bill Murray and Donnie Wahlberg

He’s been a Commie and a cop, a goon and a grieving father, a hitman and he’s been hit a few times. Welcome to the world of character actor James....

07/14/17

How the Arts Prepare Holy Cross Alumni for Success in Every Field

The arts ignited their imaginations as students. Today, they are leaders in business, medicine and literature

What happens when we bridge the gap between the real world and our imagination? “Balance,” says chief executive James “Jim” Keyes ’77,....

07/14/17

Theatre Class Explores the Power of Voice

Professor Lynn Kremer shows students how to project and perform, both on and off stage