Archive for August, 2021
Gustavus Fine Arts Welcomes Back Actor and Singer Kimberly Braun ’11
Kimberly Braun ’11, actor and singer, is joining the Department of Theatre & Dance, replacing professor Henry MacCarthy for his sabbatical. Braun is a classically trained actor and singer, and has acted professionally at Folger Theatre, Barter Theatre, and Texas Shakespeare Festival. She has also taught throughout the country including at Guthrie Theatre and CalArts. […]
Benson ’13 Tells Jazz Dance History Through New Production
Rush Benson ’13 is a multi-talent artist — he is an actor, dancer, teacher, musician, and choreographer. His portfolio includes collaborations with many professional theaters around the Twin Cities, such as the Guthrie, the Ordway, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Park Square Theater, and the Old Log Theater. His latest production Teach Me presents an educational music […]
New Dye Garden Blends Together Art and Nature
Inspired by the Linnaeus Arboretum and other nature spots that surround Gustavus Adolphus College, a dye garden by Colleen Stockmann brings centuries-old art techniques int the 21st century. The dye garden involves growing plants such as marigold, fennel, and blackberry that release their color if simmered in water. This process of obtaining dyes was highly […]