Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Examining the ground-breaking shows that continue to challenge audiences

Today’s onscreen teenagers face tougher challenges than ever before—and have much more to teach us, say Tufts media experts

Three Tufts media experts reflect on how aging is portrayed in TV shows and movies. Spoiler alert: It’s not the same old story

Tufts film production students work on a Hollywood-caliber video about an unsung 19th century civil rights activist

Pageantry meets musings on fame and self-determination in the theater department’s modern take on France’s most notorious queen

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

Playwright Julia Izumi, A11, reveals the tragedy and comedy of being Asian American in our country

A long-time drama professor says onstage deaths reflect cultural trends as much as acting chops

Some of Tony winner and Tufts alum James Nicola’s productions—like Rent and Hadestown—have become smash hits. But his aim has always been to challenge his audiences