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Photo graphic of select artists to visit Dickinson's campus in spring 2024 by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson.

A Spring Awakening: College Announces New Public Arts Events

Awaken your senses this spring with invigorating performances, exhibits, readings and residencies.

Broadway's Christopher Jackson (right) speaks with a student in an introductory acting class.

Dickinson Acting Students Perform for Broadway’s Christopher Jackson

What happens when Broadway star Christopher Jackson ("Hamilton") visits your introductory acting class? First-year student Roma Cervino gives us the scoop.

Students in the Dance Theatre Group (DTG) perform in the fall 2023 concert. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Welcome to the Dinner Party: Inspired by Iconic Work, Dance Concert Spotlights Women’s Rights

Inspired by feminist icon Judy Chicago's controversial work, The Dinner Party: A Dance Concert journeys through herstory and celebrates the women in our lives.

'The Crucible' opens at Mathers Theatre on Oct. 27. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Witches, Beware! ‘Crucible’ Haunts the Dickinson Stage

Dickinson's Halloween-season production of 'The Crucible' brings fresh perspectives to an American classic.

Christopher Jackson

Presidential Address: 'Hamilton' Star Christopher Jackson to Visit Dickinson

Celebrated performer/composer Christopher Jackson, best known as George Washington in the Broadway and Disney+ hit 'Hamilton,' comes to campus Nov. 2 to deliver annual Poitras-Gleim lecture.

Brianna Weber '24

Student Snapshot: Brianna Weber ’24

“The community fosters a spirit of hard work because students are supported.” Meet Weiss Prize recipient Brianna Weber ’24 and learn about the classes that inspire her work.

Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

A Fresh Take on Dance

"It’s been really amazing to watch my dancers make the piece their own." Students realize their ideas onstage in the 2023 Freshworks concert.

Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Dream Team: Students, Renowned Artists Collaborate on Experimental Multi-arts Work

Are we dreaming? Students worked with the HawtPlates to create a convention-busting spring production, onstage April 2.

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From Dreamland to Dystopia, With Jolts of Joy

This spring, Dickinson arts departments explore dream worlds; immigrant, Indigenous and refugee experiences; a landmark work never before performed on campus; and much more.

Jenna Clark Embrey ’08,

Graduate Story: Jenna Clark Embrey ’08, Lincoln Center Theater

Myriad roles in Dickinson's theatre program paved the way for a career behind the scenes at one of the most prestigious theatres in the world.

Heidi Beardsley

Student Snapshot: Heidi Beardsley ’25

“I’m so grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve had at Dickinson,” says Heidi Beardsley ’25, a data analytics major, student researcher, dancer and maker who’s taught high-schoolers to code.

Art Walks at Dickinson College. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Summoning ‘Courage’: Dickinson Presents Immersive Take on Classic Play

Dickinson’s immersive theatrical and dance-infused production of ‘Mother Courage’ takes audiences across campus to experience a timeless story with resonance for the war in Ukraine.

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An Autumn to Remember: Fall Arts Announced

Open your calendar app! You don’t want to miss the public arts events at Dickinson this fall.

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See, Learn and Engage the World With Alumni Global Adventures

Alumni Global Adventures are extraordinary opportunities to learn from Dickinson experts as you explore exciting destinations. Here are the trips we're planning for 2023.

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