Emily Jaster

Sep 16, 2024 | georgetownvoice.com | Liam Moynihan |Emily Jaster |Roman Peregrino |Noah Telerski

Although I am agnostic, I was raised in Catholicism at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in the beautiful state of Maine. My parents consider themselves “cafeteria Catholics”—embracing Jesus’s charity while rejecting the church’s conservatism. The narrative of our parish, however, was anything but inclusive; one priest, for instance, shared transphobic influencer Michael Knowles’s videos on his personal Facebook page.

Nov 9, 2023 | georgetownvoice.com | Nora Scully |Annette Hasnas |Emily Jaster |Amy Guay

There are few plays whose first word (and entire scene, really) could be “cunt” and pull it off. But POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive succeeds, perfectly balancing colorful comedy and cultural critique. Director Margot Bordelon has brought Selina Fillinger’s riotous comedy to the Arena Stage, much to the delight of D.C. residents like myself.

Oct 5, 2023 | georgetownvoice.com | Sagun Shrestha |Claire Goldberg |Adora Adeyemi |Emily Jaster

The charts might suggest that jazz is a relic of a bygone era, reaching its peak with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker, before fading into obscurity (or irrelevance). But 24-year-old artist Laufey is determined to change that. Soft, smooth, and silky—Bewitched (2023), the singer-songwriter’s sophomore studio album, now boasts the on Spotify. Blending bedroom pop and her classical music training, Laufey has ignited a passion for jazz in a new generation.

Sep 20, 2023 | georgetownvoice.com | Yihan Deng |Emily Jaster |Caroline Hamilton

The roots of Black feminism run deep in the history of D.C. For over a century, the District’s Black feminists have made momentous contributions to civil rights activism as writers, organizers, artists, protestors, musicians, and theorists—but their pioneering work is oft-neglected in national discussions about feminism and antiracism.