Hancher

Presented at Riverside Theatre
Orme and TEAM writer/artist Jillian Walker will discuss their creative process, the thrills and challenges of making theater in the current landscape, and their new, work-in-progress Reconstructing (Still Working but the Devil Might Be Inside).  

Two of today’s hottest comedy talents take to Hancher’s Hadley Stage for a hilarious double-bill! Aparna Nancherla is an established comedian, actor, and writer who performs all over the world. Atsuko Okatsuka was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch for in 2022."

N O W I S W H E N W E A R E (the stars) is a remarkable immersive installation work by theater, video, and arts technologist Andrew Schneider. You will walk through a room, secluded in total darkness punctuated by 4,000 reactive points of light and 496-channel sound design.

N O W I S W H E N W E A R E (the stars) is a remarkable immersive installation work by theater, video, and arts technologist Andrew Schneider. You will walk through a room, secluded in total darkness punctuated by 4,000 reactive points of light and 496-channel sound design.

With Rooted, Ayodel Casel, tap dancer and choreographer traces the roots of her artform, building on a rich history while forging the future. We'll sum up with the Times' assessment of Casel: "She's astonishing." 

The members of the acclaimed Attacca Quartet are passionate advocates of contemporary repertoire and new work. The quartet and Shaw will perform music from their 2022 album Evergreen.

Hancher welcomes back our entire community for a music festival-style event on our front lawn. The event opens with big city rocker Elizabeth Moen and closes with the electronic/R&B dance party of Dawn Richard. Songwriter and vocalist Brittany Howard will headline this show.

Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff is the senior correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, after serving for 11 years as its anchor and managing editor. She has covered politics and other news for more than four decades at CNN, NBC, and PBS. 

Alan page became the first African American on the court and one of the few associate justices to ever join the court initially through election, rather than appointment by governor. In 2018, Alan Page was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.