Theater

EMU’s spring musical, ‘The Spitfire Grill,’ tells the story of second chances in a Midwest town

by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Its wide acclaim – The New York Times called it “soul-satisfying” and “freeing” – isn’t the only reason The Spitfire Grill musical is Eastern Mennonite University’s spring theater production: It
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Weekend performances engage EMU audiences in emotions and history of Israel/Palestine conflict

by Lauren Jefferson

Four theatrical performances highlighting multiple perspectives of the Israel/Palestine conflict brought approximately 400 viewers — and one Washington Post theater critic— to Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in late February. EMU
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Award-winning Mosaic Theater Company of D.C. brings two Israel/Palestine-themed productions to EMU

by Lauren Jefferson

Local theater-goers will be challenged by different perspectives on the Israel/Palestine conflict in February at Eastern Mennonite University. The Mosaic Theater Company of D.C., one of Washington D.C.’s newest and
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Biochemistry degree, theater involvement and liberal arts education prepared this Ebola researcher for challenging work

by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Imagine a scientist working in a lab, and you might envision gleaming, sterile equipment in a strictly controlled environment. For one Eastern Mennonite University graduate now studying effects of Ebola
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