Our Town graveyard
By Max Taylor | April 20A deceased Emily Webb (Morgan Stillson) prepares to join the dead in the graveyard at her funeral in Eastern Michigan University Theatre's production of "Our Town" in Judy Sturgis Hill's Legacy Theatre.
Max Taylor
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Max Taylor uses he/they pronouns and has worked for The Eastern Echo since March 2024. Taylor started as a staff photographer and became photo editor during the 2024 summer semester. Taylor is a senior majoring in digital media production with a minor in entertainment design and technology.
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Our Town wedding discussion
By Max Taylor | April 20Gavin Miller plays the role of Stage Manager in Eastern Michigan University Theatre's production of "Our Town," acting as both a narrator, teacher and guiding hand throughout the play. "Our Town" ran in Judy Sturgis Hill's Legacy Theatre from April 16-19, 2026.
Our Town baseball
By Max Taylor | April 20Howie Newsome (Levi Greunke), Si Crowell (Alex Franklin), and Constable Warren (Tesia Brown) discuss the past, present and future of baseball in Grover's Corners in Eastern Michigan University Theatre's production of "Our Town."
Our Town moonlight
By Max Taylor | April 20George Gibbs (Wyatt Hicks) and Emily Webb (Morgan Stillson) discuss their homework between the windows in their neighboring homes as bright moonlight shines on them on stage in EMU Theatre's production of "Our Town."
Eagle Regatta sink
By Max Taylor | April 13Elijah Boye dismounts from his ship after finishing first in heat five of the Eagle Regatta and sinks into the University Park pond on April 9, 2026.
Eagle Regatta President Kelly and Tinker
By Max Taylor | April 13Eastern Michigan University President Brendan Kelly and his wife, Tressa Kelly, visit with EMU's Facility Dog, Tinker, during the Eagle Regatta boat race April 12, 2026, at the University Park pond.
Eagle Regatta water race
By Max Taylor | April 13Phi Delta Theta surges in front of the competition at the Eagle Regatta on Thursday, April 9, 2026, but eventually falls to Tau Kappa Epsilon who wins second overall in the event.
EMU Theatre's Proof
By Max Taylor | March 11Catherine (Makiyah Harris) and Hal (Wyatt Hicks) sit on the steps of the back porch and go through the contents of the notebook together in EMU Theatre's production of "Proof" which ran from Feb. 19-22, 2026, in Judy Sturgis Hill's Sponberg theatre.
Proof revelation
By Max Taylor | March 11Catherine (Frankie Cramer) listens to Hal (Wyatt Hicks) as he excitedly discusses the findings from the notebook in her father's desk in EMU Theatre's production of "Proof" in Judy Sturgis Hill's Sponberg theatre.
Proof argument
By Max Taylor | March 11Catherine (Makiyah Harris) argues with her sister Claire (Frankie Cramer) as she reacts in dismay in EMU Theatre's production of "Proof" in Judy Sturgis Hill's Sponberg theatre.
