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Shelby Lawson and Kashi Johnson

The Courage to Reinvent with Shelby Lawson and Kashi Johnson

This episode of WDIY's Influence Unplugged: Celebrating Black Legacy features Kashi Johnson, theatre professor, director, and artist, sharing how her journey from studying computer science to pursuing theatre transformed her understanding of what's possible. From the importance of representation in the arts to bringing underrepresented stories, including her new work "The House That Will Not Stand," Johnson explores the role theatre can play in deepening understanding, connection, and community.
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Actress sitting on the floor looking concerned wearing an orange fly sweatshirt while others are dancing behind her.

More Than a Musical

Premiering April 10, the Lehigh University Department of Theatre and Music brings Sondheim and Lapine's Tony Award-winning masterpiece to dazzling life
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Avery McGarry stands in the scene shop wearing a blue sweater vest and smiling at the camera.

Illuminating the Past

How One Student Bridges Early Modern Drama and Contemporary Design
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Spencer Duff holding an award.

Leaving Lehigh with a National Theatre Award

Spencer Duff’s future is illuminated by possibility. As he reflects on the last three years at Lehigh Duff, of Newark, Delaware will graduate in May with an (IDEAS), a national undergraduate theatre award and plans to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design in San Diego this fall.
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Celeste Varricchio performing in a red dress with a purple background.

Celeste Varricchio '73

Celeste Varricchio ’73, producing artistic director and founder of Mosaic Dance Theater Company, cut her theater chops in Lehigh’s Mustard and Cheese Club — and set the stage for her future investment in Lehigh’s theater opportunities for students.
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AI artwork

Art in the Age of AI

Two theatre professors use a first-year seminar to explore the question of whether artificial intelligence can create art.