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A series on HowlRound's partner, Emerson College.

Creative team of Darling.
Volunteer for Hire
Essay

Volunteer for Hire

30 November 2012

Jacob S. Porter writes about his experience directing Darling at Emerson College, and how the idea of treating every employee like a volunteer changed his perceiption of what it is to be a producer.

Emerson's logo.
Podcast Interview with Emerson College President Lee Pelton
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Podcast Interview with Emerson College President Lee Pelton

30 November 2012

Meghan Mueller interviews Emerson College President, Lee Pelton about arts education

Portrait of Benny Ambush.
Interview with Benny Sato Ambush by Jeff Freeman
Essay

Interview with Benny Sato Ambush by Jeff Freeman

29 November 2012

Jeff Freeman chats with Benny Sato Ambush about Emerson Stage.

A hand writing.
Voyeurism as Experience
Essay

Voyeurism as Experience

How Do Young Writers Forge Their Artistic Identities?

28 November 2012

Kimberly MacCormack writes about the idea that young playwrights don't just have something to say – they have the ability to speak to experiences they've yet to have through the art of voyeurism.

Logo for Atomic Age Theater.
Learning Failure and Defining Success
Essay

Learning Failure and Defining Success

28 November 2012

As theatre artists, there are tools to analyze scripts, evaluate the quality of a show, and more. Finding how to define success is more so a personal journey and based on the person's values.

Ensemble of Shakespearean Jazz Show.
Creating The Shakespearean Jazz Show at Emerson
Essay

Creating The Shakespearean Jazz Show at Emerson

27 November 2012

Alex Ates reflects on the creation of The Shakespearean Jazz Show, and how Emerson College provided the perfect opportunity for his brainchild to grow.

The Twitter logo.
Late night Twitter chat on hashtag #newplay
Essay

Late night Twitter chat on hashtag #newplay

Undergraduate Theater—Thursday, Nov. 29 11pm EST

26 November 2012

Join this weeks Howl is all about undergraduate theatre, as part of Emerson College week at HowlRound

Logo for Rareworks Theatre Company.
An Introduction to the Emerson Theater Community
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An Introduction to the Emerson Theater Community

26 November 2012

Nick Medvescek introduces HowlRound to the Emerson theatre ecosystem, and explores just what makes the student theatre scene at Emerson so unique and challenging.

My Experience at Emerson
Essay

My Experience at Emerson

20 April 2012

Steven Sapp writes about his relationship with ArtsEmerson, and how his friendship with Rob Orchard has helped him to create his best work.

Portrait of Anne Bogart.
Friday Phone Call # 22
Podcast

Friday Phone Call # 22

Anne Bogart of SITI Company

19 April 2012

On this week's Friday Phone Call, David Dower speaks with Anne Bogart of SITI Company.

Portrait of P Carl.
The Dream of a Center for the Theater Commons at Emerson College
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The Dream of a Center for the Theater Commons at Emerson College

18 April 2012

P. Carl and David Dower outline thier plan for what HowlRound will look and function like moving forward.

Several people in colorful outfits dance on stage.
The Commons and Common Ground at Emerson
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The Commons and Common Ground at Emerson

18 April 2012

Melia Bensussen examines how the arrival of The Commons will intersect with the theater professionals that populate Emerson College's faculty.

The Commons Comes to Emerson
Essay

The Commons Comes to Emerson

17 April 2012

Student Nick Medvescek writes about the synergy of HowlRound and Emerson College's student-led theatre community.

Howlround's logo.
Flying High
Essay

Flying High

A Video Explanation of The Commons by Jamie Gahlon & Vijay Mathew

16 April 2012

A video introducing our big move!

The Center for the Theater Commons
Essay

The Center for the Theater Commons

Why Emerson? Why Now?

16 April 2012

Rob Orchard reflects on his professional career at the Yale Repertory Theatre and the American Repertory Theatre, leading to his new position and excitment for Emerson's Office of the Arts.

A row of buildings in a city.
Welcoming the Commons to Emerson
Essay

Welcoming the Commons to Emerson

15 April 2012

President Lee Pelton welcomes The Commons to Emerson College!

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