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
Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
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
The Making of Marie Antoinette
Pageantry meets musings on fame and self-determination in the theater department’s modern take on France’s most notorious queen
Four Plays That Put LGBTQ+ Stories in the Spotlight
From the first coming-out play a century ago to a 1993 Pulitzer winner, Tufts theater experts talk about shows that went beyond stereotypes and broke ground for queer characters
A Piece of the Sky
Playwright Julia Izumi, A11, reveals the tragedy and comedy of being Asian American in our country
Shuffling Off Their Mortal Coil
A long-time drama professor says onstage deaths reflect cultural trends as much as acting chops