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In both the original text and in the adaptations that followed, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women speaks across generations of discovery, heartache and love. Zoë Crabtree, dramaturg, goes deeper into the historical context of this work and the place of feminism in the 1800s. 

A discussion with director, Melissa Maxwell, as well as the scenic designer, costume designer and projection designer of Little Women the Broadway Musical on the use of modern design elements in a Civil War-era story. 

Freshman Khorii Tinson was recently awarded a $10,000 Live Más scholarship from Taco Bell Foundation. Applicants were tasked with creating a two-minute video showing how the scholarship would help reach their goals. Tinson created a video highlighting her passion for dance. 

In the spirit of Halloween, we've compiled a list of the top nine works of costume design and technology in the Department of Theatre and Dance according to faculty members Susan Mickey (Costume Design) and James Glavan (Costume Technology). 

An accomplished costume designer, faculty member Susan Mickey has been selected as a Research Award Winner by the University Co-Op Hamilton Book Awards. 

What became of Wendy Darling in the years following her adventures with Peter Pan in Neverland? An exploration of love, loss, identity and magic, Lost Girl, a new play by Kimberly Belflower, continues the story of J.M. Barrie's beloved character - the girl who had to grow up. 

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The groundbreaking playwright explores issues of contemporary blackness through lyricism and motion. On stage through October 16.