Framingham Students in Emerson Stage Production of X Dance and NewFest New Works Festival at Emerson College

Framingham students participated in Emerson Stage’s production of X Dance and NewFest New Works Festival.

Bonnie Atterstrom, who’s majoring in Theatre Studies: Acting and Writing Literature Publishing at Emerson College, participated in Emerson Stage’s production of X Dance and NewFest New Works Festival as NewFest Production: Dramaturg.

Katie Grindeland, who’s majoring in Theater Education: Acting at Emerson College, participated in Emerson Stage’s production of X Dance and NewFest New Works Festival as Actor: Shorts.

This was a month-long celebration of the creativity of Emerson students.

The Rod Parker Playwriting Award and NewFest were both funded by the generous support of Rod Parker ‘51. Parker wrote his first play while an undergraduate at Emerson College, and in 1991 made the Playwrights’ Festival possible by creating an endowment to fund fellowships for student playwrights and support the first productions of their work.

As the producing organization of the Department of Performing Arts, Emerson Stage trains students on stage and off to be the next generation of theater artists. Student actors, designers, stage managers, technicians, and educators work side-by-side with faculty, professional staff, and visiting artists to perfect their skills and deepen their understanding for their craft and the role theater plays in enriching our culture and community.