Dean of GMU Visual and Performing Arts Dept. Rick Davis "Talks" Art Education
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Release Date: 09/07/2021
Jan Du Plain Shares Theater Washington's Helen Hayes Awards History
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Listen to Theater Washington's Jan Du Plain as she shares stories of her early discovery of theater and the leadership she provides in making the Helen Hayes Awards ceremony shine!
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Marshall Pailet Writer and Director of Private Jones
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Husband, father, writer and director of Private Jones shares much about the inspirations in his personal life and artistry. Learn about the ten-time nominated musical Private Jones from Signature Theatre.
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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.
info_outlineThe Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University (GMU) Rick Davis joined us for a very interesting chat about educational programs and careers in the arts. Find out about the many diverse arts programs available to students at GMU, why their School of Arts is an amazing success story, why the arts are so important, and his insight and advice about the benefits of an arts education. Also get all the details on the upcoming productions at the Hylton Performing Arts Center and the opening of a GMU gallery in the Latitudes building in Virginia Square.