Student Blog: 100 of What You've Got
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind
- December 01, 2024
The past year has been a constant learning experience for me as an artist. I suffered a back injury in November of 2023 that still causes me great pain every day. My time as a performer up until then was done with an able body. Accordingly, the tools for keeping pace with my world are never static and certainly aren’t one-size-fits-all.
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at The Princess Of Wales Theatre
by Samantha Wu
- November 12, 2024
One of the world's most beloved musicals returns to Toronto for a long term stay into the Spring of 2025. Disney's The Lion King, the stage spectacle directed by Julie Taymor is based on the 1994 animated classic with music and lyrics written by Elton John and Tim Rice. This production has captivated audiences young and old across the globe for over 20 years and now is the best opportunity to introduce a new generation to the King.
Review: THE RITE OF SPRING/COMMON GROUND[S], Sadler’s Wells
by Matthew Paluch
- November 07, 2024
Sadler’s Wells advertise The Rite of Spring / common ground[s] bill as “iconic” and I'm tempted to agree. It's rare that a programme can be so satisfying - two works so different yet complimentary, both steeped in power and intention. It's a night not to be missed that's for sure.
Jersey City Theater Center's IMAGINE FEST 2024 to Celebrate Art, Resilience, and the Power of Connection
by Blair Ingenthron
- November 03, 2024
This November, Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) will present IMAGINE FEST 2024, a week-long festival that brings together global and local artistry through visual art, music, dance, poetry, and theater. Audiences are invited to connect deeply with the works of artists from the USA, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and beyond, and to experience transformative performances that honor creativity, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit.
Review: MISERY at Gaslight-Baker Theatre
by Victoria Schwarz
- October 15, 2024
From October 11-26, 2024, Gaslight-Baker Theatre in Lockhart, sponsored by Haunt Happy Books, is presenting Simon Moore’s MISERY, based on the book of the same name by Stephen King.
Performer/Artist/Dancer Ashmita Biswas: Healing Through Dance in NYC
by Felicitas de la Fare
- July 29, 2024
In the exciting heart of New York City, where the arts are a lifeline for many, Ashmita Biswas stands out as a remarkable figure blending the art of dance with profound therapeutic practice. A dance movement therapist and performer, Biswas is a unique asset to the American arts and healthcare community, using her expertise to heal and inspire through movement.
Photos: Inside the 2024 Fire Island Dance Festival
by Nicole Rosky
- July 25, 2024
Captivating world premieres and celebrated works shined within the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great South Bay’s expanse of sea and sky at this year’s record-breaking edition of Fire Island Dance Festival. Check out out photos from inside the festival here!