Performing Arts

Dramaturgy offers history and context for "An American in Paris" cast, creative team and audiences

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Wednesday, October 29 | 7:30 p.m. The Elon Percusssion Ensemble in Yeager Recital Hall & November 14th | 7:30 p.m. Jazz Levels Up: A Night of Video Game Music in McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts

When the senior dance science major from Texas encountered obstacles in pursuit of an internship in dance/movement therapy, she took matters into her own hands.

Adjunct Instructor Jiwon Ha will choreograph a performance at the Mainstage concert on Saturday, Oct. 18. Associate Professor of Dance Jen Guy Metcalf and Elon students will perform a piece on Nov. 7.

Two Elon faculty Artists performed at 54 Below in New York City.

Elon music theatre alum Rob Marnell ’06 has returned to Broadway in the revival of “Mamma Mia!”, playing Harry Bright in the ABBA-inspired hit. Nearly two decades after graduating, Marnell says his Elon training prepared him for the ups and downs of a professional career.

This cabaret, happening Sept. 30 at 54 Below in NYC, celebrates up-and-coming musical theatre artists and boasts a cast full of Elon alumni and professors.

Sloane Johnson '29 began dancing when she was just 2 years old, and that passion for the performing arts never stopped. Now, she’s bringing her skills to Elon University, hoping to hone her craft in the university’s nationally recognized Performing Arts program.

Kim Shively and Susanne Shawyer present research and teach workshops at Theatrical Intimacy Education Symposium.