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Center Stage This first-anniversary issue of Center Stage is all about frontiers, a subject
on which many Juilliard alumni are experts. We focus the limelight here on
just a few who-in the years since leaving Juilliard-have pioneered their way
across unknown territory, finding themselves on wild borders of the world, the
mind, and the body. One forsook the canyons of Manhattan for the far reaches
of Kenya; several made the bold move to jazz after grounding themselves firmly
as classical musicians; another has brought the movement of major
choreographers vibrantly alive, despite not being able to hear the music he is
dancing to. The Juilliard Journal also crosses a frontier of its own with this
issue: introducing color within our pages for the first time in the paper's
19-year history. We hope that you will be inspired by reading these stories
... and wish you success in the frontiers that you choose to explore.
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by Damali Scott
Successful as an actress, this seasoned Juilliard alumna recently explored what for her was a new frontier: She was the producer and director of Beah: A Black Woman Speaks, a film about the legendary actress Beah Richards. Fourth-year drama student Damali Scott spoke with Hamilton about her time at Juilliard,
the making of the film, and her plans for her career. More... |
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By Lauren McMinn
Even before Juilliard had a Jazz Studies program, the School had produced a number of musicians who, over several decades, carved out careers as predominant artists and innovators in the world of jazz. Four of them-bassist Christian McBride, alto saxophonist Pete Yellin,
flutist Hubert Laws, and pianist Chick Corea-share their thoughts about the process. More... |
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By Meredith Gordon
Drama alumna Lucile Ford gave up an apartment in Manhattan-and a budding career as an actress-for a mud hut in Kenya and a life as a wildlife conservationist. Why? "Sheer madness ... and a lot fun!" More... |
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