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EMU one of first U.S. universities to present ‘Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812’

April 9, 2023Last updated April 10, 2023 by Jen Kulju

Eastern Mennonite University is making history as one of the first universities in the country to present “Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812,” a two-time Tony Award-winning musical

EMU Theater stages ‘The Crucible’ in the round as immersive allegory for our time

October 14, 2022Last updated October 19, 2022 by Florence Barrett

History has shown us unbridled fear left unchecked. When fear is the guiding force for an individual or society, beliefs of right and wrong are tainted. The result is chaos,

Dan Ott begins new role as dean of EMU’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts

August 16, 2022Last updated August 16, 2022 by EMU Communications

Dr. Dan Ott, the new dean of Eastern Mennonite University’s School of Theology, Humanities, and Performing Arts, sees a remarkable confluence in his new appointment. A humanities professor, an operatic

WCSC hosts 14 for summer 2022 DC internships

July 21, 2022Last updated July 22, 2022 by EMU Communications

From conducting economic policy research in the DC area to assisting with costume design at an award-winning theater, 14 students are gaining professional experience this summer at the Washington Community

DN-R: Local high schoolers take a chance with ‘Mamma Mia’ in EMU’s new summer musical theater program

July 11, 2022Last updated July 12, 2022 by Jillian Lynch/Daily News-Record

Exploding with tension Thursday onstage at Eastern Mennonite University’s Mainstage Theater — it could be hard to believe local high schoolers Eleanor Albers and Mac Rhodes-Miller have only been rehearsing

EMU arts prominent among local spring grants

June 2, 2022Last updated June 3, 2022 by Moderator

Theater and music programs at Eastern Mennonite University received Advancing the Arts grants this spring from the Arts Council of the Valley. The grants cover projects to be completed by

‘Noye’s Fludde’ earns Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival nominations

April 22, 2022Last updated April 25, 2022 by Moderator

Eastern Mennnonite University’s opera “Noye’s Fludde” has won several Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival accolades. The festival is the preeminent university theater program in the United States. The Benjamin

Spring opera ‘Noye’s Fludde’ brings message of grace

April 2, 2022Last updated April 11, 2022 by Florence Barrett

After the tumultuous last few years, Justin Poole and James Richardson felt a need to offer a message of faith and peace. The two Eastern Mennonite University professors knew a

WCSC hosts 15 this spring for DC internships

February 23, 2022Last updated February 28, 2022 by EMU Communications

From assisting DC’s own public defender service to podcast production for a prominent video production company, 15 students are gaining professional experience this semester at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center

EMU Theater to host summer musical theater intensives for youth

February 8, 2022Last updated February 14, 2022 by EMU Communications

EMU Theater announces two musical theater programs for youth in summer 2022. These three-week intensives will allow students to hone their skills in acting, singing, and dancing with support from

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