By Lauren Zink “I am a storyteller first, and sometimes an unexpected, reluctant activist second.” By the time you read this article, Cynthia Wade may or may not have won her...
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ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage
This season, ArtsEmerson film programming centers around enhancing community arts and culture events and expanding the dialogue around what’s on stage. ArtsEmerson is also...
Ben Rivers Recipient of Studio7Arts 2013 Robert Gardner Film Award
Studio7Arts is pleased to congratulate Ben Rivers, recipient of the 2013 Robert Gardner Film Award. The $10,000 award is dedicated to the recognition and support of a non-fiction...
N. E. Actor Profile: Melissa McMeekin
By Erica McDermott The day I met Melissa McMeekin was one the most memorable days in my life. Nine girls were at Boston Casting that day; only five of us would earn a role and...
N. E. Actor Profiles: Madeleine McKenzie
Breathing life into characters, and giving a voice to those who do not always have the opportunity or right to express themselves. - Madeleine McKenzie Madeleine is a quiet force...
N. E. Actor Profiles: Erica McDermott
by Melissa McMeekin I remember many things about my final audition for THE FIGHTER—it was hard and intense but ridiculously fun and very long, nearly five hours. And I remember a...
N. E. Actor Profiles: Rafael Marinho
By Scott Fielding The first time you meet Rafael, you’re bowled over by his smile. Then you realize it’s not just his smile, but his whole presence, smiling. Raf radiates. On...
N. E. Actor Profiles: Talli Clemons
By Paul M. McAlarney While casting for HONKY HOLOCAUST, the Bloody Hammer Films producers and I met Talli Clemons. He was one of the first actors to show up for our open casting...
N. E. Actor Profile: Charlie Tacker
By Stephen Marchessault “I’m not famous yet, but I’m gonna be." says Charlie Tacker Charlie Tacker is a nine-year-old actor from Wareham, Massachusetts, but don’t let his age...
N. E. Actor Profile: Jordan Puzzo
By Ernest Thompson I’ve worked with a boatload of Billys through the years, from the original Broadway production of “On Golden Pond” through the movie, the musical, the live TV...
N. E. Actor Profile: Maria Natapov
By C. W. Dolan Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there. ~ Meryl Streep Maria’s most...
N. E. Actor Profile: Morgan Murphy
By Lori Murphy “Morgan Murphy is a director’s dream, in large part because he embraces the process so heartily from all sides. I’ve always believed that every actor should study...