Brown University’s Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies offers a broad range of public lectures and talks, as well as a variety of community classes and workshops. Most of these events are offered to the public for free. These events are complimented by a full theatre production season, selected by the Sock & Buskin board, a group comprised of undergraduate students along with members of the TAPS faculty and staff.
Below is an archive of selected events and productions from recent years. Click on the links below to find out more information about each event.
SELECTED PAST EVENTS
- Rhythm of Change 2017 (Festival)
February 24-26, 2017
Artistic Director: Michelle Bach-Coulibaly. Festival Producer: Kah Yangni.
The Rhythm of Change festival supported the exchange of art and ideas between transnational art-makers, social activists, and embodied ideologies to address gaps in understanding, consciousness and social action.
- Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea (Performance)
February 11–12, 2017
Leeds Theatre
Written by Julia Izumi ’19 MFA
Directed by Kate Bergstrom ’18 MFA
Presented as part of Writing is Live 2017
Continue reading → - Residue (Performance)
February 11–12, 2017
Leeds Theatre
Written by Kyla Searle ’19 MFA
Directed by Mauricio Salgado ’18 MFA
Presented as part of Writing is Live 2017
Continue reading → - The Ferry to the Isle of Wight (Performance)
February 10–12, 2017
Leeds Theatre
Written by Beth Nixon ’18 MFA
Directed by Addie Gorlin ’19 MFA
Presented as part of Writing is Live 2017
Continue reading → - Honour (Performance)
February 9–12, 2017
Leeds Theatre
Written by Maurice Decaul ’18 MFA
Directed by Ken-Matt Martin ’19 MFA
Presented as part of Writing is Live 2017
Continue reading → - Writing Is REALLY Live! (Event)
February 9–12, 2017
Leeds Theatre Lobby
Hosted by Diane Exavier ’17 MFA and Carlos Sirah ’17 MFA
Presented as part of Writing is Live 2017
Continue reading → - FirstWorks Morning After Conversation with Paul Taylor Dancers (Talk)