Becoming Martin Luther King Jr.
How a Tufts professor deepened his appreciation of the civil rights leader by directing and acting in a play about King’s life
Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
Shadows in the Night
Filmmaker Khary Jones discusses his latest movie, Night Fight, and how he helps students bring their own experiences to the screen
Life Is Still a ‘Cabaret’
The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies spring musical recreates the freedom, frolic, and rising fascism of Berlin at the end of the Jazz Age
Psychosocial Simulation
Tufts occupational therapy doctoral students are practicing navigating real-world therapeutic challenges with help from the Tufts Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies Department
The Many Faces of Taylor Swift
Girl with a guitar, snake, industry disruptor, American queen—Taylor’s diverse personas give her cultural clout and staying power, say Swifties, singer-songwriters, and social scientists
The Revolutionary Musicals that Changed American Theater
Examining the ground-breaking shows that continue to challenge audiences
The Trials and Tribulations of Teens on TV
Today’s onscreen teenagers face tougher challenges than ever before—and have much more to teach us, say Tufts media experts
Old Isn’t the New Young Yet on Film and TV, but There’s Progress
Three Tufts media experts reflect on how aging is portrayed in TV shows and movies. Spoiler alert: It’s not the same old story
Lights, Camera, Activism
Tufts film production students work on a Hollywood-caliber video about an unsung 19th century civil rights activist