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ArtsEmerson Opens Inaugural Season
Highlights include F. Murray Abraham, Peter Brook, Abbey and Druid Theatres
F. Murray Abraham in The Merchant of Venice (Photo: Gerry Goodstein)
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Beginning in September 2010, ArtsEmerson will give Boston audiences a new level of cultural choice, bringing professional American and international works to its four distinct venues: Paramount Theatre, Cutler Majestic, Black Box Theatres and the Bright Family Screening Room, all located in the Paramount Center.
Along with the season announcement, Executive Director of the Arts Robert J. Orchard shared his programming vision, which draws from his decades of work in theatre and Boston, and highlighted the unique production facilities available at the Paramount Center: a new scene shop, rehearsal studios and soundstage at the College¹s resident artist apartments. These support spaces will allow for the development of new work, and the establishment of multi-year relationships with some of the world¹s most celebrated makers of theatre. According to Orchard: “We¹ve grouped these artists into two programming streams: legends and pioneers. Legends are established, highly regarded companies and artists whose work is celebrated around the world, such as the Abbey Theatre, the New York Theatre Workshop, Peter Brook, Tectonic Theater Project and F. Murray Abraham, among others. Pioneers include a new generation of artists whose ideas are redefining theatre, such as Elevator Repair Service, 7 Fingers, Rude Mechs and Basil Twist. We will also host a wide variety of performances for people of all ages. Some of these works will be developed at the Paramount Center for Boston audiences and travel the world. This is truly an exciting time to be a theatre fan in Boston.”
“Rob Orchard’s vision and enthusiasm, as well as his connections with a wide-range of theatre productions worldwide, is reflected in the programming for the inaugural season of the Paramount Center,” says President of Emerson College, Jacqueline W. Liebergott. “The vibrant line-up of productions will add a new dimension to the cultural vitality of Boston and the city’s reputation as an internationally recognized leader in the arts.”
One-year memberships for ArtsEmerson are now being offered. Tickets for booking period one (performances through the end of 2010) are available to members now, and on sale to the general public. Tickets for booking period two (January-May 2011) are available to members beginning October 1, and on sale to the general public November 1.
Details about membership and tickets, visit http://www.artsemerson.org or call 617-824-8000.