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December 3, 2015

The value of arts education

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October 26, 2015

Georgia Stitt: Her Need to Tell. . . through Music

Her love of literature coupled with a flair for creating her own melodies as a child pianist coalesced into becoming the career choice for composer/lyricist Georgia Stitt. “I have always…

September 30, 2015

League of Professional Theatre’s NETWORKING MONDAYS; Meet the Music Makers!

In our continuing effort to develop and promote women in the professional theatre we invite you to . . .

July 31, 2015

The Power of Words…and Girls

June 4, 2015

On the Red Carpet at SOHO International Film Festival

First Online With Fran got to ask the official participants and attendees of the 2015 SOHO International Film Festival how the arts play a vital role in our society. Listen…

June 2, 2015

Connecting Communities: as easy as ABC

The Alphabet Series at Metropolitan Playhouse Lillian Rodriguez as Jonas Mekas Jason C. Brown as Jeanise Aviles Tammy McNeill as Jimmy Webb Inspired…

June 2, 2015

Connecting Communities: as easy as ABC

The Alphabet Series at Metropolitan Playhouse Lillian Rodriguez as Jonas Mekas Jason C. Brown as Jeanise Aviles Tammy McNeill as Jimmy Webb Inspired…

May 13, 2015

Continuing the Conversation with. . . Marisa Vitali, actor/screenwriter/producer

SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WINNER In 2013, Marisa Vitali, Alysia Reiner and I sat down to talk about GRACE, the movie: its message, its momentum and its moving evolutionary progress. …

April 21, 2015

Here Come The Tempest Ladies!

Interview with Stella Berg & Katherine Elliot By Frances McGarry In 2008, six Syracuse University Acting students imagined a novel approach to presenting Shakespeare. Inspired by a semester abroad program…

April 21, 2015

Testimonial #47: Katherine Elliot, Actor/Producer The Tempest Ladies

How has your life been indelibly touched by a teacher who utilized the arts for whatever reason and acknowledge how they were instrumental in breaking the mold to allow you…

March 3, 2015

March is Save Our Schools Month: Matt Damon Speaks

November 7, 2014

Arts Education Transforms Societies

Robert L. Lynch Become a fanPresident and CEO, Americans for the ArtsPosted: 10/26/2014 10:59 pm EDT Updated: 10/27/2014 8:59 am EDT Do you enjoy the sleek look of your new…

October 21, 2014

National Core Arts Standards

[youtube= The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) will be joined by singer-songwriter and arts education activist, Ben Folds to host a formal launch of the new National…

October 20, 2014

Ten Things I’ve Learned from Poetry

Jonathan Katz. Photo courtesy of NASAA October 7, 2014By Jonathan Katz, CEO, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies As a young faculty member in the English department of Wichita…

August 12, 2014

P.S. Art 2014: Student Artworks at The Met

As a teacher I have witnessed firsthand the transformative powers of The Arts. Students learn to express themselves in ways that could never be accomplished through an algorithm or literary…

August 12, 2014

P.S. Art 2014: Student Artworks at The Met

As a teacher I have witnessed firsthand the transformative powers of The Arts. Students learn to express themselves in ways that could never be accomplished through an algorithm or literary…

April 11, 2014

A Work Based Learning Program at Vital Theatre

“What I learned is I can’t go through my life silent. Everybody has something in them.” Caitlin Perkins, Grade 11 Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School

April 3, 2013

Lindsay Shield’s Classroom

My students need your help! We just got a sewing machine donated to our drama program, but we don't have any thread or notions! Give back to NYC education. For…