Margaret Hancock, Executive Director "Talks" Virginia Commission for the Arts
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Release Date: 11/29/2022
Ursula Seckel & Jeff Spugnardi
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Two talented artists lend their talents to LOOK, AVAST and Arts Place Pop-Up on Langston with a sense of creativity that can't be missed. Listen to their interview to be exposed to their brilliance in the DMV region! Go to the and website to lean of their latest projects.
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Brian Quijada Creates Another Gem of Latino Artistry!
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Learn about Brian Quijada's newest script at Mosaic Theater in Washington, DC. You will be spellbound hearing from two remarkable actors Natacia Diaz and Gloria Benavides. Their story of resiliency and insights into the contradictions of the Latino experience in the United States is fascinating; all told through the lens of the WIzard of Oz.
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Harold Clurman's Life Comes to Life on Stage
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Listen to a fascinating interview with Ronald Rand a man whose portrayal of Harold Clurman will leave audiences mesmorized!
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Time Warp dancing now! Listen to Brad, Janet and Rocky!
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Listen to a highly entertaining interview with the actors from Monumental Theatre's latest production!
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Pittsburgh New Works Festival
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Catch an entertaining intevew with, board members, Michael "Buzz" Buzzelli and James Critchfield, from the Pittsburgh New Works Festival. Their love for theater is contageous!
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Woody Guthrie is on The Warf in DC!
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Listen to the directorial team from Theater Alliance's production of Woody Guthrie's American Song. Their creativity and insights will have you running to buy tickets!
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Learn About the Cultural Ambassador August Wilson
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Listen to Dr. Khalid Long, the Board President of the August Wilson Society and learn about the impact of a great American playwright
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Genius Designer Ann Closs Farley Shares Much of her Origins and Inspirations!
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You will be genuinely impressed with the design journey of Ann Closs Farley whose latest project of Best Line Wins captures the era of Elaine Mays and Mike Nichols' comedic genuis!
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CATF Talent from VOS and The Smoker
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Listen to the gifted actors Francesca Santodmingo (VOS!) and Regina Gibson (The Smoker) as they talk about the nuances of their characters and complexities of their scripts staged at the Contemporary American Theater Festival.
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Big Band Sounds that Can't be Missed
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Listen to Carey Johnston as he spotlights the talents of the big band sounds of DC Starlight Ochestra. Keep up with their performance schedule in the DC region.
info_outlineThe new Executive Director of the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) Margaret Hancock talked to us about the VCA, the services it provides, different grant programs for artists, arts organizations and educators, revised grants rolling out in December, and her goals for the VCA including providing a grant in every county in the state. Also hear about other programs they are involved in including Poetry Out Loud, capacity building workshops, and an Impact Celebration coming in January to celebrate the impact of the arts.