As a veteran of the Broadway theatre and the performing arts, and a producer, production manager and master class teacher, I have spent most of my career advocating for the power of the arts in affecting societal change. My particular passion centers around the ways in which the musical theatre can permeate thought. Through individual performances with exceptional artists and special events large and small, I have made efforts to connect artists and audiences in ways which stimulate creative dialogues and build relationships toward greater understanding of each other and the nature around us.
Currently, I am engaged in two very different and exciting projects. I am developing the new musical “Searching for Spinoza” to serve as a catalyst for self-examination and community building.
At the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, I am serving as consultant with a group of outstanding faculty partners to create an in-depth examination of the issue of “separation church and state” through a trans-discipline semester-long course enhanced by a series of extra-curricular activities. The musical serves to put a human context on this exploration. In addition, The Spinoza Project, which premiered in Spring, 2010 was designed to serve as an evaluation tool as we move toward the intention to create a graduate program in arts entrepreneurship.
Secondly, I serve as Executive Board Chair for Arts Build Communities. This Institute is a part of the Bloustein School of Public Policy at Rutgers University. It is dedicated to becoming the information and technical support resource for all NJ communities who want to increase their arts presence. Programs and data are designed to help bridge the conversation among civic leaders, local officials and arts professional seeking to build more sustainable and prosperous communities in New Jersey through the arts.
For further information, please visit the website for my company at: broadwaycenterstage.com
