Has 2020 Given Us a New Hybrid Model of Performance?
2020 was anticipated a new year. A new year of theatrical productions in the West End, Broadway and around the world. The stage was set (as the story goes).
Day: December 10, 2020
Taylor Swift Releases Second Album Of 2020
Taylor Swift has announced the surprising release of a new album, Evermore, her second offering of 2020, that will be released in a matter of hours. Taking to Twitter to make the unexpected news public, the singer-songwriter delighted fans with some background, and a teaser with what was to come on 11th December 2020.
Danila Bim: Interview With An LA Based Circus Artist
Danila Bim is a Brazilian circus artist who specialises in Aerial Hoop and Hair Suspension. She began her career in 1996 as a dancer at the Municipal Dance School of Ribeirão Pires, São Paulo before beginning circus training at the Theater Acting School of Santo André with Marcelo Milan at the age of 18. After performing two productions with the group, Danila ventured out to create her own material. Primarily self-taught, she has developed her work to a professional level and has performed with numerous circus companies including the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus and Cirque du Soleil. Over the past 12 years, Danila has performed her acts in over 30 countries on 4 continents. In 2017, she premiered the original hair suspension act entitled Mirage in Cirque du Soleil’s touring show, Volta and currently resides in Los Angeles.
Kristina Cummins: Theatre Educator – Theatre People
Welcome back to TheatrePeople for another week! I am so happy to introduce you to theatre teacher Kristina Cummins. Kristina and I first met and began talking at national EdTA conferences, where it became evident right away that she lives and breathes theatre education. You would be hard pressed to find a kinder, more passionate theatre teacher. I loved her interview, and hope you enjoy her drama stories as much as I did!
April Clark: Interview With The Reach And Teach Co-Founder
April Clark is the co-founder of Reach and Teach, an innovative, nonprofit educational program that allows high school students to gain industry experience while exploring various career paths and building self-confidence. The birth of Reach and Teach stemmed from an unlikely partnership between herself and a rock star, both of which share a passion and desire to impact the lives of young people struggling to find their way in life.
RSL Launches New Inclusive Classical Piano Syllabi
RSL is perhaps best known for its Rockschool Graded Music Exams, and is usually thought of as the furthest thing from traditional classical music tuition. In a welcome and unexpected announcement made in late November, RSL shared the good news that they will be launching a new syllabus for classical piano that will more accurately reflect the diversity and rich cultures of “the people who make it, love it and want to perform it”.
