Theater, Dance & Media, Harvard University

Theater, Dance & Media, Harvard University Harvard's newest concentration focusing on theory and practice in theater, dance and media

Harvard's newest concentration focusing on the intersections of theory and practice in the areas of theater, dance, and media.

As the fall semester comes to a close, we want to look back on some of the exciting TDM events from the last few months....
12/11/2025

As the fall semester comes to a close, we want to look back on some of the exciting TDM events from the last few months. Back in November, we had a staged reading of Every Body Talking, a new musical that will be put on as the spring TDM production. The students of TDM 195HT: Making Horizontal Theater, led by visiting lecturers Jay Stull and EllaRose Chary, spent the fall semester conducting interviews, polishing transcriptions, and synthesizing the aggregate material to construct a full-length musical. It was a moving experience to see the beautiful work the students have created this semester and to get a preview of next semester's TDM production!

Last Friday, TDM faculty, staff and students gathered to celebrate the end of the semester at the TDM Brunch! We gave ou...
12/08/2025

Last Friday, TDM faculty, staff and students gathered to celebrate the end of the semester at the TDM Brunch! We gave out TDM swag, ate delicious food, and toasted to all the incredible learning that has gone on this fall. It's always a delight to close out the semester with our brunches!

In the 10th year of TDM, my concentration gave to me… TEN lights a-gleaming, NINE costume designers creating, EIGHT funn...
12/04/2025

In the 10th year of TDM, my concentration gave to me… TEN lights a-gleaming, NINE costume designers creating, EIGHT funny faces on field trips, and so much more! As we say farewell to the fall semester, we’re excited to celebrate the TDM Holi-decade with a look back at some of the moments that have made this program so special. Cheers to a decade of Theater, Dance & Media magic!

Photo Key:
10. Moose Tracks Production, Spring 2025 (Photo by A Priori Photography)
9. Intro to Costume Design led by TDM Faculty Dede Ayite, Fall 2024
8. Sophomore Tutorial Field Trip, Spring 2025
7. as the grass grows Production, Fall 2021 (Photo by A Priori Photography)
6. Harvard Dance Project, Spring 2022 (Photo by Brooke Trisolini)
5. Harvard Dance Project: Three World Premieres, Spring 2018 (Photo by Liza Voll Photography)
4. Senior Family Reception, Spring 2024
3. Loopholes Production, Fall 2025 (Photo by Melissa Blackall Photography)
2. The Owl Answers Production, Fall 2017 (Photo by A Priori Photography)
1. Three Americanisms Production, Spring 2018 (Photo by A Priori Photography)

Renowned mime Bill Bowers recently visited TDM 121MV: Physical Approaches to Acting and Storytelling for an exciting han...
12/03/2025

Renowned mime Bill Bowers recently visited TDM 121MV: Physical Approaches to Acting and Storytelling for an exciting hands-on workshop! During his time with us, Bill discussed his path into the world of physical performance, taking students on a journey through his personal history and artistry. What an honor for our students to be able to learn about the art of mime from one of its most globally respected practitioners!

Backstage Blueprint (TDM 157PL) students recently attended Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Emerson Colonial The...
12/02/2025

Backstage Blueprint (TDM 157PL) students recently attended Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. After the performance, they met with members of the production team - Associate Company Manager Michael Rudd, Production Stage Manager Kate McDoniel, and Assistant Stage Manager Bari James Bellard - to talk about backstage operations, the logistics of running a national tour, and how the team supports the “magic” of the production every night.

You're invited to TDM's fall 2025 Career Chat: The Multi-Hyphenate Artist! This Career Chat will be an opportunity for s...
12/01/2025

You're invited to TDM's fall 2025 Career Chat: The Multi-Hyphenate Artist! This Career Chat will be an opportunity for students to hear practical advice from TDM faculty and staff working in theater and dance about building a career as a multi-hyphenate artist. Specific topics for this interactive panel conversation will include how to brand yourself as an artist, what steps to take to begin networking in different artistic lanes, and how to find balance in your life and career.

Guests for this Career Chat include Andy Russ, Cassie Chapados, and Aislinn Brophy '17.

This event is open to Harvard students only. More info & RSVP: https://tdm.fas.harvard.edu/event/multi-hyphenate-artist-tdm-career-chat?occ_id=0

Artist and designer Hochi Asiatico recently visited Dede Ayite's Introduction to Costume Design class and spent time exa...
11/18/2025

Artist and designer Hochi Asiatico recently visited Dede Ayite's Introduction to Costume Design class and spent time examining how to distress and paint garments for the stage and film with the students. Hochi Asiatico creates custom fabric for the entertainment industry by hand painting, silk screening, doing fabric manipulation, and distressing.
Interested in furthering your design skills and working on these techniques yourself next semester? Consider taking Dede Ayite's class spring class—Foundations in Design: Costume Design II!

Senior Lecturer in Media & Performance Tania Bruguera is teaching two courses next semester— Arte Útil: The Technologica...
11/18/2025

Senior Lecturer in Media & Performance Tania Bruguera is teaching two courses next semester— Arte Útil: The Technological Turn and Artivism: Performing the Constitution. Read more about each of those exciting courses below!

About Arte Útil: The Technological Turn
This course explores the evolution of Arte Útil—a framework for socially engaged art—through the lens of technological innovation. Students will engage with the work of contemporary artists employing technology for civic and collective use, and will develop a final project proposing a technology-based artistic intervention grounded in the conceptual frameworks and case studies discussed throughout the semester.

About Artivism: Performing the Constitution
Offered in the lead-up to the 240th anniversary of the writing of the Constitution (2027), this course examines the U.S. Constitution as a living, performative document. Students will develop original performances that function both as personal artistic statements and as open-source tools for civic engagement. By examining historical and contemporary models of “artivism,” students will be encouraged to interrogate the aesthetics of protest, the ethics of representation, and the role of the artist in shaping democratic discourse.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Loopholes on a wonderful run this past weekend! The show was an utter delight th...
11/17/2025

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Loopholes on a wonderful run this past weekend! The show was an utter delight that showcased all the hard work the students have been doing this semester. Here's a shot of the Loopholes cast, along with a few photos from our opening night reception!

Photo 1 by Melissa Blackall Photography

This semester, students in TDM 169S have been tasked with creating original ten-minute mini musicals. They have develope...
11/17/2025

This semester, students in TDM 169S have been tasked with creating original ten-minute mini musicals. They have developed stories, characters, and songs that have evolved from singular ideas into larger theatrical works. With Professor of the Practice of Musical Theater Writing Stew's guidance and each other's support, everyone has made a piece that shows their own voice, identity, and artistry. In this showcase, you will see these works-in-progress through scenes that cover different genres, styles, and theatrical traditions. You are invited to join TDM 169S for an evening that celebrates the next generation of musical storytellers—writers and performers exploring the future of theater!

You have TWO more chances to see Loopholes today before it closes! Shows are at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Get your free tickets ...
11/15/2025

You have TWO more chances to see Loopholes today before it closes! Shows are at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Get your free tickets to see these five student dancers performing an anthology of original dance works that interweaves strands of live performance, projected video, and hybrid experimentation.

Photos by Melissa Blackall Photography

Happy opening to the cast and crew of Loopholes! We can’t wait to see this interdisciplinary, multimedia extravaganza co...
11/14/2025

Happy opening to the cast and crew of Loopholes! We can’t wait to see this interdisciplinary, multimedia extravaganza come to life for an audience tonight. Loopholes is only running today and tomorrow, so make sure you grab your free tickets!

Photos by Melissa Blackall Photography

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