藝術愛默生訂4/24至5/3推出「秘密分享者」

ARTSEMERSON PRESENTS

THE SECRET SHARER

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A STAGE ADAPTATION OF JOSEPH CONRAD’S 1909 NOVELLA

WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE BY DNAWORKS

EMERSON PARAMOUNT CENTER

JACKIE LIEBERGOTT BLACK BOX

APRIL 24 – MAY 3, 2026

[Boston, MA – Friday, March 20, 2026]– ArtsEmerson, Boston’s leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, is proud to present DNAWORKS’ World Premiere performance of The Secret Sharer, a gripping stage adaptation inspired by Joseph Conrad’s celebrated short story from April 24 – May 3, 2026 at the Emerson Paramount Center’s Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theater. This haunting and intimate theatrical experience invites audiences aboard a lone ship at sea where a young captain encounters a mysterious fugitive swimmer; a stranger who may also be his mirror.

 

Set against the vast isolation of the open ocean, The Secret Sharer explores the fragile boundaries between duty and compassion, authority, and self-discovery. As the captain secretly shelters the man aboard his ship, the encounter becomes a profound meditation on identity, resilience, and the quiet moments that shape who we become.

 

Through inventive staging and immersive storytelling, the production brings Conrad’s psychological drama vividly to life, transforming a classic literary work into a compelling dance-theatre journey that examines what it means to truly recognize ourselves in another.

 

“DNAWORKS is excited to be premiering The Secret Sharer in Boston, where I grew up and the seed of the project was planted — I first read the novella in my senior year of high school,” shares DNAWORKS Co-Founder Daniel Banks. “And we are especially honored to return to ArtsEmerson after their incredible hospitality for The Real James Bond…Was Dominican and their audience’s very warm reception. ArtsEmerson has supported the mission and development of this project for years, and it would not have been possible without their visionary programming. We look forward to sharing the intimacy and gentleness of this work and holding a resilient and healing space for Queer audiences and those who love and support us.”

 

“We are thrilled to present The Secret Sharer,” says Ronee Penoi, Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Arts & Director of Artistic Programming at ArtsEmerson. “This timeless story asks us to consider the moments when our sense of responsibility collides with our humanity. At its heart, The Secret Sharer reminds us that the path to understanding ourselves often begins when we encounter someone who reflects our own fears, doubts, and courage back to us.”

 

Tickets for The Secret Sharer may be purchased 24/7 at ArtsEmerson.org, or by calling 617-824-8400 (Tue-Sat from 12:00PM ET - 6:00PM ET). The Paramount Center Box Office (559 Washington Street, Boston) is open for walk-up service Thu-Sat from Noon - 6:00 PM ET. Tickets start at $27.50. Groups of 10+ attending a performance save up to 30%.

 

Dates:

April 24 – May 3, 2026

 

Venue:

Emerson Paramount Center

Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theater

559 Washington St

Boston, MA 02111