Born in D.C., S.E. Barcus is a lifelong pianist and theater artist, trained at NYU, with the added, unique perspective as a neurologist, trained at MUSC and Case Western. They've been writing theater and classical music reviews since 1998, when they first covered Spoleto USA, and now reside in the Pacific Northwest.
June 3, 2026
True to the series' M.O., the day featured a nice compliment of new, contemporary works alongside older classical ones, as well as a chance to see the Festival’s Composer-in-Residence, Allison Loggins-Hull, in action today as a flutist
May 28, 2026
Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season, with their Humans 2.0. This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.
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