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Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Toxic masculinity, stereotypes and the performing arts | All Things Theater

Maia Penzer February 22, 2023
We must not only reduce the stigma around the art of performing, but also open a discussion about the adverse effects that descend from harmful labels placed on those in the industry.
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Boston’s music students stay busy during pandemic

Sam Trottenberg April 8, 2021
70% of North End Music and Performing Arts Center students continued lessons during the pandemic.
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EDITORIAL: The pandemic has shown the continued prioritization of athletics over the arts

Editors February 17, 2021
FitRec’s reopening is timely and beneficial, and we can’t ignore how great it is to have this facility available to us once again. But it also serves as another example of how athletics — whether justly or unjustly — are prioritized in our society.

New CFA theater holds housewarming

Mugdha Gurram December 10, 2017

Boston University unveiled the new Joan and Edgar Booth Theatre and the College of Fine Arts Production Center in a housewarming on Thursday evening. The new theater will replace the old BU Theatre on...

FRILOT: Life of performer in “La La Land”

FRILOT: Life of performer in “La La Land”

Madison Frilot February 20, 2017

After the debut of the “modern, original” musical “La La Land,” theatre students and professionals everywhere were left feeling conflicted. On one hand, we rejoiced to see that musical theatre...

After plans were delayed for building the Constellation Center, a $300-million performing arts center in Kendall Square, property owner Glenn KnicKrehm plans to create a temporary park in its place. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF GLENN KNICKREHM

Pop-up park sets stage for nascent Kendall Square arts center 

Madeleine O’Keefe February 19, 2015

The concept of a “pop-up park” sounds like a stunt Leslie Knope would pull in “Parks and Recreation,” but very soon will be an addition in Cambridge. Glenn KnicKrehm, owner of an acre of property...

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