CAMPUS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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On this page:
* Artists in Residence
* Community Happenings
* Broadway Across America
* Focus on Seniors
* PopEd 101
* Pre-Performance Lectures
* Post-Performance Talkbacks
* Step Into Dance
* Student Feature
* Links to Photos of Past Events

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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Artists in Residence

Residencies are designed to provide a wide range of interactive activities to engage members of the University and local communities. Artists take part in events such as informal talks, master classes, workshops, panel discussions and open rehearsals.

2010-2011 Artists in Residence
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Community Happenings

These events are open to the general public and designed to be educational and informative.

We’re excited to continue our partnership with Austin Public Library to provide educational events at various sites. These events, including brown bag lunch lectures, book clubs, and film screenings, will enrich lives through literary and cultural awareness and connect the community with our performances and visiting artists.

Grab your lunch and join us at one of our Brown Bag Lunch discussions like this one with In The Heights company members.

2010-2011 Community Happenings Schedule

Tuesday, August 24, 12 noon – Jersey Boys Brown Bag Lunch – Jewish Community Center of Austin, 7300 Hart Lane

Tuesday, October, 26, 6:30 pm – Film Series: Grave of the Fireflies (in preparation for the LA Theatre Works presentation of The Real Dr. Strangelove) – Austin Public Library, Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. 5th Street

Wednesday, November 3, 6:30 pm – Film Series: The Atomic Cafe (in preparation for the LA Theatre Works presentation of The Real Dr. Strangelove) – Austin Public Library, North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Avenue

Monday, November 29, time TBD – Film Series: The Klezmatics: On Holy Ground (in preparation for the The Klezmatics performance, Nov. 30) – Jewish Community Center of Austin, 7300 Hart Lane

Wednesday, December 22, 12 noon – Radio City Rockettes Brown Bag Lunch – Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe Street

Broadway Across America

Each season in partnership with Broadway Across America and professional Broadway touring artists, we provide unique and exciting opportunities for students and the community to take part in a number of events, from brown bag lunches, master classes, to backstage tours. Join us for informal gatherings for a rare chance to learn from artists, designers, and technicians.

H-E-B Talkback Wednesdays are 20-30 minute Q&A sessions immediately following the performance. After the applause, come on down closer to the stage and join us!

Bring your questions and interact with company members as seen in this Chorus Line Talkback photo. Can’t make it? A recording from the talkback will be posted on this website.

2010-2011 H-E-B Talkback Wednesdays Schedule
August 25, 2010 – Jersey Boys
November 3, 2010 – Shrek The Musical
December 22, 2010 – Radio City Christmas Spectacular
March 30, 2011 – West Side Story

Focus on Seniors— An Evening Out at Texas Performing Arts

We place a special focus on providing outings for homebound seniors and persons with special needs and disabilities and their volunteer guardians. “An Evening Out at Texas Performing Arts” has received wide support from community service organizations supporting individuals in need. Tickets are provided to clients and their volunteer, offering both a night out to enjoy the arts.

PopEd 101

Each season, performances by popular, or “pop” performers offer opportunities to learn about commercial performances. Join pop performers and highly skilled technical and production crews as they discuss careers and training in their fields. Attend sound check, and learn more about booking, event planning and marketing in the commercial music business. This program is underwritten by National Instruments.

PopEd 101 with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Click on the video at the top of this page to learn more about PopEd 101.

Pre-Performance Lectures

This lecture series is designed to provide audiences with a greater understanding of the artists and their body of work. During these lectures, visiting artists often share their own unique perspectives and personal insight. University faculty and community leaders in the discipline are also invited to guide the discussion, creating a forum for the public at large.

Dr. Sonia Seeman during her pre-performance lecture

2010-2011 Pre-Performance Lecture Schedule
unless otherwise noted, all pre-performance lectures will be held in the lobby on the 4th floor of Bass Concert Hall

Friday, September 10, 7 pm – Rod Moag (before Punch Brothers)
Sunday, October 3, 6 pm – Dr. Lorenzo Candearia (before Jordi Savall) – Bates Recital Studio MRH 2.608
Friday, October 22, 7 pm – Professor Glenn Richter (before Academy of St. Martin in the Fields)
Thursday, November 18, 7 pm – Professor Jeff Hellmer (before Ornette Coleman Quartet)
Tuesday, November 30, 7 pm – Rabbi Neil Blumofe (before The Klezmatics)
Thursday, February 10, 7 pm – Dr. Michael Tusa (before Emanuel Ax)
Thursday, February 17, 7 pm – Dr. Christine Leche (before National Theatre of Scotland: Black Watch
Sunday, April 10, 4 pm – Dr. Hunter March (before Festival of Children’s Voices)

Post-Performance Talkbacks

Each season we hear from more and more audience members who speak to us about how much they enjoy being able to hear firsthand from our guest artists. This season, we have arranged for a number of special Q & A sessions with visiting artists. Please join us immediately following these performances.

2010-2011 Post-Performance Talkbacks
Thursday, September 16 – Operación Clown
Tuesday, September 21 – Mike Daisey
Thursday, September 23 – Delfos Danza Contemporánea
Thursday, October 28 and Friday, October 29 – Momix
Thursday, January 20 – The Parker Quartet
Saturday, January 29 – Reduced Shakespeare Company
Wednesday, February 16 – National Theatre of Scotland
Tuesday, March 8 – Merce Cunningham Dance Company
Wednesday, March 23 – eighth blackbird

Step Into Dance

Taught by members of dance companies in an intimate setting, master classes give UT and area high school dance students an opportunity to receive professional training at an advanced level. Classes benefit both the students and artists by creating a connection between aspiring and professional performers. Additionally, informal discussions are held for students and community members.

2010-2011 Step Into Dance Events
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