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Shakespeare’s morality play ‘Measure for Measure’ set for November

October 25, 2018Last updated November 13, 2018 by Florence Barrett

Keeping up with classwork while rehearsing Shakespearean roles could be a daunting task, but Eastern Mennonite University students are up for the challenge. First-year nursing major Andrew Stoltzfus, for example,

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

April 3, 2018Last updated April 23, 2018 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

Poole and Clemens reprise ‘The Gospel Project’ for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2018

March 19, 2018Last updated September 10, 2018 by Lauren Jefferson

Justin Poole, assistant professor of theater at Eastern Mennonite University, and professional composer and musician Jim Clemens present “The Gospel Project: A Theatrical Journey through the Life of Jesus Christ.” The

‘The 39 Steps’ hosts three benefit performances before heading to Kennedy Center theater festival

January 1, 2018Last updated January 8, 2018 by admin

In late November 2017, Professor Justin Poole learned that Eastern Mennonite University’s spring theater production of “The 39 Steps” had been invited to perform at the Region II Kennedy Center American

‘The 39 Steps’ invited to regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, fundraiser now in progress

December 11, 2017Last updated December 18, 2017 by Christopher Clymer Kurtz

Eastern Mennonite University’s spring 2017 production of “The 39 Steps” has been selected for presentation at a regional event of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The Region

100 Years of the Arts at EMU

September 25, 2017Last updated October 17, 2017 by Randi B. Hagi and Lauren Jefferson

Students entering Eastern Mennonite University today may not realize that in their grandparents’ generations, this institution offered one music option: Singing, usually in four-part harmony, a cappella hymns only. For

Honorees don special stoles in preparation for EMU Commencement

April 27, 2017Last updated April 30, 2017 by Florence Barrett

Eastern Mennonite University’s second annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of students of color. The event, sponsored by Multicultural and International Student Services and Black Student Union,

Spring recognition chapel honors student leadership and achievement

April 24, 2017Last updated May 2, 2017 by Lauren Jefferson

“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to wash the dishes,” said Jim Smucker, vice president of enrollment and student life, to kick off the spring 2017 student recognition chapel

Theater major ‘redefines’ the senior project with boundary-breaking costume showcase

April 18, 2017Last updated June 20, 2017 by Randi B. Hagi

Jeremiah Hines’ senior theater project, “Redefine Me,” is breaking the norms: of gender, American culture, costume design, and senior projects themselves. “Redefine Me” is a costume showcase which will be

Comedy rules in spring production of Alfred Hitchcock spoof ‘The 39 Steps’

March 18, 2017Last updated April 26, 2017 by Florence Barrett

Eastern Mennonite University’s Main Stage spring production, “The 39 Steps” is a zany fast-paced Alfred Hitchcock spoof. Other descriptions of the award-winning Broadway show include energetic, chaotic, quirky and packed

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