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.

Alumni Update Alert! Kristian Arnell ’24 is based out of Nashville, TN where she works for a social impact nonprofit roo...
07/02/2025

Alumni Update Alert! Kristian Arnell ’24 is based out of Nashville, TN where she works for a social impact nonprofit rooted in weaving a better South. Artistically, the past year has been filled with directing, acting, and even intimacy coordinating. She is thrilled to serve as the directing apprentice for Nashville's regional premiere of James Ijames' "Fat Ham" this winter! Here’s a photo of Kristian as "Lady in Green" in the Circle Players' production of Ntozake Shange's "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf" (2024). Check out more of Kristian’s work at www.kristianarnell.com

Our next summer faculty highlight is Lecturer on Lighting Design, Jeff Adelberg! Jeff recently did the lighting design f...
07/01/2025

Our next summer faculty highlight is Lecturer on Lighting Design, Jeff Adelberg! Jeff recently did the lighting design for OUR CLASS, which was produced by Arlekin Player’s Theatre. OUR CLASS, which ran at the Wimberley Theatre in June, follows ten Polish classmates from the 1920s through the late 90s—half Jewish, half Catholic—who grow up as friends and neighbors, then turn on one another with life and death consequences. Inspired by real life events surrounding a horrific 1941 pogrom in a small Polish village, this shocking, timely story follows their lives from childhood through eight decades. Here’s a photo of the critically acclaimed production, taken by Irina Danilova. Congratulations Jeff!

It’s time for our summer faculty highlights! Pete Simpson, Lecturer in Physical Theater, just finished a run of an exper...
06/27/2025

It’s time for our summer faculty highlights! Pete Simpson, Lecturer in Physical Theater, just finished a run of an experimental show called Bad Stars, which ran May 29 - June 8 at the Collapsable Hole in NYC. In the play, two brothers writing a Hollywood movie about worms struggle to split apart. One play becomes two, becomes three, becomes many. Autostraddle described Bad Stars as being “a play about heartbreak, storytelling, and worms.” Regarding Pete’s performance, Autostraddle had this to say:

“Papa Pasta and Macrame Mama are played by the same actor, Pete Simpson. [..] The actor does an amazing job of embodying the two and adding to the playful world of Bad Stars. Crassness and earnestness and camp erupt from Simpson’s performance. There are amazing feats of the body happening throughout the production.”

Congratulations Pete! We’re also excited for Pete’s upcoming run in the play Berlindia!, which will be at The Tank in NYC July 5 - 30. Here’s the description for Berlindia!:

You wake up one day and your mother is gone. She moved to Berlin? She moved to Berlin because of techno? Berlin moved to India? When did that happen? Berlindia! is an epic family quest into the heart of the many cities/nightclubs/couches/people we call home— and what happens when they move.

Tickets to Berlindia! are available on The Tank’s website.

Photo 1: Pete Simpson in Bad Stars, photo by Maria Baranova

Congratulations to the Theater, Dance & Media Class of 2025! It was wonderful to gather with you all yesterday to celebr...
05/29/2025

Congratulations to the Theater, Dance & Media Class of 2025! It was wonderful to gather with you all yesterday to celebrate you with your families and loved ones at our TDM Family Reception. We are so tremendously proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of your time as undergraduates here at Harvard, and we can't wait to see what the next phase of your life brings 🎓

Our final senior in our is Bryce Reynolds, who graduated earlier this year. Congratulations Bryce! You have always led...
05/28/2025

Our final senior in our is Bryce Reynolds, who graduated earlier this year. Congratulations Bryce! You have always led with a contagious and heartfelt enthusiasm for the arts, as well as a true curiosity for what the arts can unlock and achieve, both for the individual and the masses. Thank you for bringing your kindness, patience, and collaborative spirit to TDM! You are such a creative person who isn’t afraid to take risks and try new things, which is a quality we admire so greatly. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photos 1 and 3 by A Priori Photography
Photo 4 by Brooke Trisolini

Our next senior in our is Payton Thompson. Congratulations Payton! You truly embody dance stewardship, both through yo...
05/28/2025

Our next senior in our is Payton Thompson. Congratulations Payton! You truly embody dance stewardship, both through your own artistry and through your non-performance interests and pursuits. Even in your classes outside of TDM, you naturally and authentically keep dance relevant! Over the last few years, you’ve demonstrated such an amazing work ethic, as well as a consistently positive attitude that makes you incredible to collaborate with. You are such a compelling dancer and artist, and it’s been a joy to see you performing on our stages. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photos 1, 3, 4 and 6 by Brooke Trisolini

Our next senior in our is Adrienne Chan. Congratulations Adrienne! Your talents as a choreographer have consistently w...
05/27/2025

Our next senior in our is Adrienne Chan. Congratulations Adrienne! Your talents as a choreographer have consistently wowed us. It’s so clear that you care a lot about both the work you do and the people involved in it. Your thoughtfulness, compassion, and practicality make you such a delightful artist to collaborate with, and anybody would be lucky to be a part of the rehearsal rooms that you run. We also want to highlight your amazing work as the choreographer for Moose Tracks this last semester. You were our very first student choreographer for a production studio, and we couldn’t be prouder of your work on the show. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photos 1, 2 and 5 by Brooke Trisolini

Our next senior in our is Nia Weeks. Congratulations Nia! Thank you for bringing your keen intelligence and artistic g...
05/27/2025

Our next senior in our is Nia Weeks. Congratulations Nia! Thank you for bringing your keen intelligence and artistic generosity to our stages and classrooms. The genuine care you exhibit in all of your interactions with others make you a collaborator anybody would be lucky to work with. It has been such a pleasure to watch your brilliant acting performances in so many of our shows, as well as to enjoy your innovative exploration of horror in your thesis play. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photos 1, 5 and 6 by A Priori Photography

Our next senior in our is Liliana Price. Congratulations Liliana! It’s always a delight to work with a student who’s s...
05/27/2025

Our next senior in our is Liliana Price. Congratulations Liliana! It’s always a delight to work with a student who’s so professional, diligent, and hardworking. You are both a beautiful performer and a strong critical thinker about dance. You always have a strong vision and focus with your artistry, and it’s been very exciting to watch you explore and expand artistic possibilities while never abandoning your passion for and pursuit of dance. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photos 1, 3 and 6 by Brooke Trisolini

Our next senior in our is Kayla Bey. Congratulations Kayla! In all of the work that you do, your remarkable personalit...
05/26/2025

Our next senior in our is Kayla Bey. Congratulations Kayla! In all of the work that you do, your remarkable personality shines through. You have such integrity and strength of character, and you are also an incredibly fast learner who picks up new things quickly. We were so proud to see you put together everything you’ve learned here at Harvard into your bilingual thesis play, “Trace Origins,” a fascinating and emotionally moving piece of art. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photo 2 by A Priori Photography

Our next senior in our is Katie Runions. Congratulations Katie! We have deeply admired your profound dedication to you...
05/26/2025

Our next senior in our is Katie Runions. Congratulations Katie! We have deeply admired your profound dedication to your work as a director and an artist more broadly, as well as your commitment to TDM throughout your time at Harvard. You are a thoughtful, caring community member who manages to pull off the gargantuan feat of working hard while also maintaining a sense of calm that persists even when things get busy and stressful. Thank you for allowing all of us here at TDM to be a part of your undergraduate experience. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photos 1, 3, 5 and 6 by A Priori Photography

Our next senior in our is Julia Ward. Congratulations Julia! You have a penchant for the absurd that makes your artist...
05/25/2025

Our next senior in our is Julia Ward. Congratulations Julia! You have a penchant for the absurd that makes your artistic point of view truly stand out. We also profoundly appreciate that you are the type of person who shows up to everything and is always prepared. Those traits, coupled with your curious spirit, make you a collaborator anybody would be lucky to work with. It has been a great privilege to be a part of your undergraduate journey. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

This week, we’re excited to honor the members of the TDM Class of 2025. Though they may be leaving their undergraduate careers behind, we’re so proud to have had them as part of the TDM community during their time at Harvard.

Photos 2 and 4 by A Priori Photography

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