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The recent economic tsunami probably unnerved even the most stalwart of “glass half-full” types. And, admittedly, when my colleagues suggested that we explore the possible “upsides” of last fall’s economic turmoil in the 2010 edition of Center Stage, I was sure that this topic would be the last thing any of us would want to read about. I doubted there really were any silver linings in the crisis and thought that by 2010, all the stories that were worth printing would have been published. Please, please read on. This year’s Center Stage transcends stories of the travails of artists in tough times. Rather, it speaks to qualities that the arts instill in all of us that are so basic and yet so essential—in good times and bad. Qualities that make artists (practicing or not) and their art not simply a part of our society, but the reason for it. Jamée Ard, Director of National Advancement and Alumni Relations
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 Weathering the Economic Storm … and Flourishing
By MARGARET SHAKESPEARE
How are performing artists managing in these tough times? We asked some Juilliard graduates (like choreographer Saeko Ichinohe, seen here) about the state of their artistic lives in this most stormy economic climate since the Great Depression. To be sure, some told of close calls, major upheavals, work droughts, or shifts in plans. But surprisingly (or perhaps not) nearly all—even those feeling some pain—formed their answers with words like resilience, reinvent, re-engage.
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 A Master of Many Trades
Spotlight on Paul Oncley
By BENJAMIN LAUDE
Paul Oncley (’37, voice) may be the only human ever to sing the title role in Mendelssohn’s Elijiah from memory and co-author a technical paper for NASA on the “predication of ground effects on aircraft noise.” The 98-year-old’s constant desire for new jobs, intellectual research, and artistic pursuits launched him on an unusual career path with numerous twists and turns along the way.
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 On a Visit Stateside, Alum Offers Sound Advice
Lunch With Stephen Shropshire
By BREANNA O’MARA
Stephen Shropshire, the new director of the Netherlands-based dance company Noord Nederlandse Dans and a 1994 graduate of the Dance Division, is funny, humble, and remarkably honest. As the guest speaker for a recent installment of the Lunch With an Alum series, he did not jump to brag of his accomplishments (although there are many), and he was open about his experiences.
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