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"As We Are" Creating, Directing, And Producing A Jukebox Musical During Covid-19, Amber Hagin
"As We Are" Creating, Directing, And Producing A Jukebox Musical During Covid-19, Amber Hagin
Honors College
From every moment of life there are lessons that can be learned from ourselves and those around us. ‘As We Are’ is a jukebox musical inspired by these lessons. This musical touches upon the power of friendships, self-love, spiritual connection, loss, and mental health topics such as body image, and addiction. ‘As We Are’ takes place in a modern setting accessed through the digital world during COVID-19. The purpose of this creative thesis was to produce a musical that could connect the lives of students during the distance forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. This thesis discusses the trials and tribulations …
School Tour Of James And The Giant Peach, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
School Tour Of James And The Giant Peach, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The musical touring version of James and the Giant Peach is adapted directly from Roald Dahl's classic children's book. This project blends two areas that hold much interest for our current students, musical theater, and children centered theater. This show will incorporate song, dance, puppetry, and intricate costumes.
University Of Maine Symphonic Band With Guest Conductor Dr. Nicholas Williams, University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
University Of Maine Symphonic Band With Guest Conductor Dr. Nicholas Williams, University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The University of Maine Symphonic Band has invited Dr. Nicholas Williams to be a guest conductor and clinician for the University of Maine Symphonic Band and our guest band from Hampden Academy; both bands will perform on the December 8th concert at the CCA. Our guest conductor will also give a performance clinic for the Old Town High School Band while in our region.
Astonishing: The Songs And Stories Of Broadway's Best, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Astonishing: The Songs And Stories Of Broadway's Best, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
Each year the University of Maine School of Performing Arts presents a completely student-organized fundraiser pops concert in the Collins Center for the Arts. The project serves three purposes - to raise funds that will support the outreach programs of the SPA, to raise awareness of the SPA offerings throughout the community and state, and to provide students with the opportunity to organize, produce, direct, and perform in a professional-quality show in a renowned concert hall. This year's production, Astonishing! The Songs and Stories of Broadway's Best features over fifty students, faculty, and alumni on stage performing in a pops …
Urinetown: The Musical, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Urinetown: The Musical, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
Urinetown is a satirical comedy musical that pokes fun at politics, greed, musical theater, and even its own name. It takes place in a world where water is so scarce that you have to pay to pee, and the rates keep going up. It opened on Broadway in 2001 and was nominated for 10 Tony awards and won three. UMaine's production of Urinetown will feature over 60 students, faculty, staff, and guest artists, and will take place in Hauck auditorium for seven performances.
Richard Hsu With The Silver Duo, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Richard Hsu With The Silver Duo, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
Violinist Richard Hsu is an active soloist and chamber musician. Richard has performed with Orchestra of St. Luke's, Clarion Society, Early Music New York, New York State Baroque Ensemble, American Classical Orchestra, and Concert Royal. He was formerly Associate Concertmaster with the Moscow Ballet at Spoleto Festival USA. He holds a performer diploma and bachelor's degree in Violin Performance from the Indiana University School of Music. He furthered his studies at Manhattan School of Music. Richard has recently performed recitals with pianist Anastasia Antonacos at Burnt Cove Church in Stonington. He has also collaborated with cellist Noreen Silver and pianist …