APAP President Lisa Richards Toney "Talks" Career Journey, Diversity and More
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Release Date: 10/27/2020
Interview with Double Helen Hayes Nominee Noah Mutterperl
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Noah Mutterperl shares his early experiences as a young actor in his parent's basement to his double nomination for Helen Hayes Awards acting credits in American Psycho and The Woman in Black.
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Poetry Out Loud Competition in Washington, DC
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You will be inspired by the talent of the Poetry Out Loud Competition. Listen to the Education Program Manager of the Poetry Foundation, a former national champion and the current representative from the Silver State!
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Monumental Theater's American Psycho Interview
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Listen to the talent behind American Psycho from Monumental Theater. Listeners will be intrigued about the challenges of portraying a rampant serial killer on stage!
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Adventure Theater's She Persisted Interview
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Listen to an energetic and inspirational interview with the artists behind She Persisted, a musical about the contributions of legendary women in the United States at Adventure Theater. The show has garnered eight Helen Hayes Awards nominations!
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Toby's Dinner Theater Helen Hayes Awards Nominees
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Listen to Rachel Cahoon, Nicky Kaider, and Leela Aviles-Dawson the talented actors nominated for their roles in The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, and Chorus Line.
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Melissa Errico Interview
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Listen to Broadway actress Meliss Errico, as she shares her artistry in creating The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War.
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Conversation with Matthew Powell, Artistic Director of NovaBallet Center for Dance
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Matthew Powell shares his early love for dance and his experiences as the Artistic Director of NovaBallet Center for Dance. He spotlights the company's upcoming production of Don Quixote.
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Spooky Action Theater Premieres a New Rock Musical
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Listen to the director, creators, and lead actor of Professor Woland's Black Magic Rock Show.
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Ford's Theatre Oratory and Residency Festival
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Listen to students, teachers, and staff from the Ford's Theater Oratory and Residency Festival. The annual event makes historical speeches come alive on stage with students from the DMV area.
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Storytellers Jeanna Lee and Sara Brady Weave a Great Tale
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Learn about the Virginia Storytelling Alliance and the talents of Jeanna Lee and Sara Brady. Keep up with the Alliance's diverse storytelling talent and local performances.
info_outlineThe new President of the Association of Performing Arts Professional (APAP) Lisa Richards Toney tells of her enthralling and twisting career journey that led to her arts management expertise. From the Kennedy Center to the American Place Theatre to the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities to being called by Debbie Allen to help with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, she has had such an interesting path and offers lots of advice to young people starting or interested in a career in the arts. Also find out about APAP, its mission, services it provides members, dedication to diversity goals and its annual conference held each year for those in the industry. Plus hear Lisa's views on required changes to ensure that the arts is a safe space for all.