Thesis Festival: Research Presentations, Friday May 1, 2pm

“A Butch Body of Work: Peggy Shaw and the Politics of Performance,” Sage Friedman

"The Myriad of Hula Productions: Analyzing Native Hawaiian Representations in Lūʻaus and the Merrie Monarch Festival," Hoʻohieokalā Luna-Beamer

Advised by Theatre Department faculty member Shayoni Mitra.

This performance is part of Thesis Festival 2026:

Senior Theatre majors present their theses in research, solo performance and playwriting; design, performance, and stage management are by Barnard and Columbia theatre students, advised by Theatre Department faculty and staff.

Please note that each performance on a given date is ticketed separately; if you would like to attend other shows on the same date please register for those as well.

Tickets are free of charge; seating will be by general admission.

Access to Campus

At this time all visitors to campus must be registered on a guest list at least 24 hours in advance, and each visitor must be registered for a ticket in their own name to be on the list; unfortunately this means there are no walk-up tickets for patrons without a current Barnard or Columbia ID card. Visitors must bring a government-issued ID for access. Community Safety staff will have the guest list at a table to the right of the main gate.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

You may enter campus through the main gate at 117th Street and Broadway, on the west side of the street. The closest train stop is 116th on the 1; M4, M104, and M60 buses also stop near campus. Minor Latham Playhouse is in Milbank Hall, between 119th and 120th Streets on the west side of Broadway. On-street parking is not a reliable option, but there is a paid garage at 645 W 120th Street, a 5-minute walk from the main gate.

How do I find the venue?

Milbank Hall is the northernmost building on campus; once you have entered through the main gate, turn right to follow the brick walkway past the main lawn, and then proceed through the scaffolded area to a courtyard with trees. The main entrance will be straight ahead.

What if I need an entrance without stairs?

Once you have checked in at the main gate at 117th Street and Broadway, you will be directed to proceed up Broadway (to the right as you face the gates) to the ADA entrance into Milbank, just past the iron gates at 119th Street. A staff member will meet you there to let you in. Once inside, you may follow the hallway to the right to reach the elevator in the center wing of Milbank. The main theatre entrance is on the first floor of the east wing, all the way to the right as you exit the elevator.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Food and drink are not permitted inside the event space.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For additional information contact Director of Production Mike Banta at [email protected].

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have a list of registered attendees at the door.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

If you have a Barnard or Columbia ID but your name does not appear on the attendees list you'll be asked to register at the box office table. If you do not have an ID, your name must appear on the guest list in advance.

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