Genevieve Carson (B.F.A. Dance Performance ’07) was recently announced as the next Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC), beginning January 2016. Carson’s first season of programming begins in September 2016. She has been a member of LACDC since 2009 and has choreographed a number of original works for the company, including
The Chapman University Department of Theatre presents the musical Hot Mikado October 2-4 and 9-11, 2014 in the Waltmar Theatre. This production is based on the Gilbert & Sullivan original, The Mikado, and stays true to the story and songs, but is set in a 1940s jazz club for a contemporary appeal. Shows begin at 7:30
Associate Professor of Theatre Tamiko Washington and Chapman alumni from the Actors Circle Ensemble bring “A Night of Noh Theatre” to the Hollywood Fringe Festival for five performances only: Sunday, June 8, 2014 – 5:30pm Saturday, June 14, 2014 – 7:00pm Friday, June 20, 2014 – 11:30pm Saturday, June 22, 2014 – 5:30pm Sunday, June
Benjamin Makino ’00 has been nominated for the 2014 Leadership Intensive program from OPERA America, the national nonprofit service organization for opera. One of fourteen participants, these future industry leaders were chosen through a competitive selection process that focused on proven leadership and potential for significant contributions to the opera field throughout their careers. As
Michael Lee ’13 just accepted an Automation position with Princess Cruise Lines. Congratulations, Michael!
Erin Gonzalez ’08 will be making her Florentine Opera debut in Milwaukee, WI as Flora Bervoix in Verdi’s La Traviata in November. She is the mezzo studio artist for the 2013-2014 season, a nine month residency. In addition, she will be performing Nireno in Giulio Cesare, chorus in La Boheme, Pinocchio in Pinocchio (an educational touring opera), and will be featured in the