Spotlight On…
Ralph Funicello, Don Powell Chair in Scene Design
San Diego State University
Tony-nominated designer Ralph Funicello has brought his set design expertise, from Broadway to top-notch regional theaters, into the classrooms of San Diego State University.
Leigh Ann Larkin, “Petra” in the Broadway revival of A Little Night Music
From June in the recent revival of Gypsy to Petra in the upcoming revival of A Little Night Music, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Leigh Ann Larkin gives some great advice to students looking to make it on Broadway.
Michael Howard, Founder of Michael Howard Studios
Michael Howard has been on Broadway and in hundreds of regional productions. But his ultimate focus is making sure Michael Howard Studios gives his theatre students the training they need to suceed in the theatre world.
Alan MacVey, Chair of the Theatre Arts Department
University of Iowa
President of NAST
In our interview with the President of NAST, Alan MacVey talks about University of Iowa’s exciting theatre program and explains how the National Association of Schools of Theatre plays a vital role in theatre education.
Tom Oppenheim, Artistic Director
The Stella Adler School of Acting
Being the grandson of Stella Adler, Tom Oppenheim had a vast knowledge of theatre since birth. Now he is using that knowledge as the Artistic Director of The Stella Adler School of Acting.
Charles Gilbert, Interim Director of the School of Theater Arts
The University of the Arts
The University of the Arts’ Charles Gilbert, Interim Director of the School of Theater Arts, has helped to developed the careers of some of theatre’s most talented young artists. He recently sat down with us to discuss his writings (the original idea for Assassins), his prestigious school and his passion for teaching.
Aubrey Berg, Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
The University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music is known to be one of the top musical theatre conservatories in the US. We recently sat down with Aubrey Berg, the chair of musical theatre, to find out more about this renowned program.
