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The legacy and the future of Tent Theatre

May 22, 2023 by Juliana Goodwin

Tent Theatre

On a hot summer night in 1963, tent theatre debuted under a round, 55-foot tent in shades of tangerine and green. "Audiences loved the shows from the very beginning," said Lesley Fleenor Trottier, '67, who was in the first two seasons. "It was something new, different and exciting. It was also very professional. I was coming out of high school, and I knew immediately it … [Read more...] about The legacy and the future of Tent Theatre

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Events, Feature, musical theatre, News, tent theatre, theatre and dance, Theatre and Dance Department

Entrepreneur and trailblazer wants Broadway to be accessible to anyone, anywhere

October 29, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Jessica Ryan, ’03, has always given her all on stage. Her giving nature carries over to the behind-the-scenes work of show business. She lives in New York City, the hub of the theatre world. She is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the studio Broadway Unlocked, and its sister technology company, All Together Now. Ryan uses technology — including livestreaming, … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur and trailblazer wants Broadway to be accessible to anyone, anywhere

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