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Feb 28, 2019
2 min

The Story of Aura CuriAtlas

In 2008, Dan Plehal, a Theatre major at the College of William and Mary, and Joan Gavaler, a Professor of Dance, developed a physical the...

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Lessons Learned from a Founder of Physical Theatre

Norah Hunt

Feb 2, 2019
3 min

Lessons Learned from a Founder of Physical Theatre

It is hard to pin down one distinct origin of physical theatre. However, one clear contributor does seem to have a special place in its h...

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Norah Hunt

Aug 7, 2018
4 min

An Interview with Dan Plehal

Today we sit down with Dan Plehal, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Joan Gavaler and Mickey Lonsdale). He is an establ...

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Top Books to Read if You Love Aura CuriAtlas

Norah Hunt

Jul 18, 2018
3 min

A Conversation with Joan Gavaler

Today we sat down to talk with Joan Gavaler, Co-Artistic Director of Aura CuriAtlas. She started the company with Dan Plehal in 2013 and...

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Developing Communication Skills With Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre

Norah Hunt

Jun 25, 2018
2 min

Developing Communication Skills With Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre

The world is loud. With television, social media, and everyday mindless chatter, it has become virtually impossible to convey an idea wit...

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Why Physical Theatre is Perfect for Kids

Norah Hunt

Jun 17, 2018
3 min

Why Physical Theatre is Perfect for Kids

In an age when kids are spending less time exercising and exploring and more time locked inside a video game, physical theatre – such as ...

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Norah Hunt

Jun 13, 2018
2 min

A Conversation with Mickey Lonsdale

Today we sit down to talk to Mickey Lonsdale, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Co-Artistic Directors Dan Plehal and Jo...

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