Students from Florida State University Schools joined Black Violin during their soundcheck where the famous Florida duo talked to students about the importance of thinking outside the box and breaking stereotypes. Later that evening, the students joined Black Violin on stage and performed with them during the encore. Black Violin and FSUS students on stage […]
Florida State University Opera students participated in an audition-style master class focused on singing technique with Executive Director of the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, David Wannen, and Claire Leyden, who plays Mabel in the players’ production of The Pirates of Penzance. FSU Opera Students pose with Davis and Claire
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo’s Ballet Master, Raffaele Morra, held a Trocks-style master class for Florida State University students and Tallahassee Ballet dancers where the dancers were given inside tips and tricks on how the Trocks bend the rules of ballet for a unique and fun style. Raffaele poses with Tallahassee Ballet and FSU […]
The artistry is in full tilt this month for Opening Nights at Florida State University. First up this week is the all-male Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo, known as The Trocks. The group performed in Tallahassee for Opening Nights in 2015 with a program that lovingly skewered and mercilessly lampooned classical ballet.
Trey McLaughlin surprised students from the Lincoln High School choir and audience members alike. During the encore of the Sounds of Zamar’s performance, Lincoln students joined the company for one finale song, which they had learned and rehearsed in a master-class workshop prior to the show. Trey was as impressed with these students as he chatted […]
David Engel dove into the local community and empowered healthcare and social workers to care for those in need with a smile on their face. He also met the College of Social Work’s faculty and students for a workshop focused on the healing art of hospital clowning, its history and acting skills that will be […]
Cristina Pato shared her artistic journey through Transcending Disciplines: An Artist’s Journey to Cultural Sustainability at the Center for Global Engagement. Pato has forged a multifaceted career as an internationally acclaimed Galician bagpipe master, classical pianist, producer and educator. She showcased how her multiple identities have acted as a platform to probe social questions that […]
Kristin Chenoweth held an open rehearsal for School of Theatre students, providing students an opportunity to see a master at the top of their field at work. Kristin was also getting over a cold, so students watched as she adjusted her scales, stressing the importance of taking care of one’s voice. Afterward, Kristin took the […]
Opening Nights presents Emmy and Tony award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performing songs from her album “The Art of Elegance,” a collection of American Songbook classics, Broadway and well-known standards, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
As its ballet master, Raffaele Morra watches performances of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo surrounded by audience members and immersed in their laughter and applause. For 16 years, he was a dancer with the company, absorbed by his roles when the lights came up. These days, seated out front, Morra said, “I am reminded […]
