Performing Arts

NYU, reverse the ban on in-person performing arts clubs
On Sept. 22, university senior leadership prohibited performing arts clubs from meeting in-person until further notice. But with a majority of university activity in person, this decision is unfair.
Sasha Cohen, Arts Editor
• October 4, 2021

Dear Artist: Risks have rewards
In a world filled with criticism, some artists feel pressured to conform to what is considered mainstream. However, now is the time for artists to reclaim what is truly theirs: art itself.
Sasha Cohen, Arts Editor
• August 30, 2021

We are both Asian, but we look nothing alike
It’s not too late to recognize your subconscious microaggressions and how they induce anxiety and doubt.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• August 25, 2021

New York drag queens share struggles and successes of online performance
Drag queens speak on the drastic changes that New York City’s drag culture experienced during the pandemic.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2021

Revisiting Gob Squad’s performance techniques in a time of remote theater
While it’s been more than a year without live theater, the enlivening experience of Gob Squad lives on.
Perry Gregory, Contributing Writer
• May 6, 2021

An insider’s guide to Tisch Drama auditions
Don’t view your audition as a stressor. Enjoying yourself on that stage is often the best way to break a leg.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• May 5, 2021

Bo Burnham surprises fans with upcoming Netflix special
After a five-year comedy hiatus, Bo Burnham’s teaser for his new Netflix special, “Inside” picks up where he left off in 2016’s “Make Happy.”
Caitlin Hsu, Under the Arch Managing Editor
• April 29, 2021

Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Offstage’ shines a spotlight on stories often left untold
"Offstage" will present narratives about identities traditionally left outside of theater, with the hopes of creating a more inclusive theater industry.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• April 16, 2021

Making performance art possible online: Marina Abramović collaborates with WeTransfer
This summer, performance artist Marina Abramović partners with a file sharing service to release a digital work and promote rising performance artists.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• April 12, 2021

Hark, Shakespeare fans! Shakespeare in the park plans to reopen in the summer
Public Theater’s free production in Central Park is ready to turn its lights back on with an adaption of “Merry Wives of Windsor.”
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• April 7, 2021

NYU students tackle virtual theater with ‘The Party Hop’
West 14th Theater Company — an NYU student-created organization — presents Natalie Margolin’s “The Party Hop,” which couldn’t be more relevant today.
Jennifer Ren and Maya Mehrara
• March 31, 2021

Tisch dancers share personal narratives through dance
Seven multidisciplinary artists choreographed six distinctive pieces in Tisch Dance Works IV: Dance & Technology concert.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• March 25, 2021

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