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Center Stage How are careers in the arts shaped? How do trends evolve? What takes place onstage is, of course, only half the story. While Juilliard alumni are world-famous as performing artists, a significant number of them make their marks in key positions behind the scenes—and have found rewarding, creative work in the process.
For our third edition of Center Stage, we focus on those Juilliard alumni who have become players of a different sort—running dance companies, orchestras, and theaters; shaping the films we watch and the recordings we listen to; managing artists; writing about the arts. Within these pages, they let us into the inner workings of the performing-arts world, sharing the vast expertise gained in careers that are no less essential for being out of the limelight.
In addition, we’ve asked alumni who are leaders in the industry to share their thoughts on what it takes to excel in those arenas that are very much in the public eye. We hope this issue intrigues and enlightens, and we applaud all those Juilliard alumni who contribute—through their resources, skills, and visions—to making the arts an integral part of our daily lives.
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by Carolyn Li Corazo
All performing artists dream of being in the limelight, receiving accolades and applause for their performances. But offstage, there are also many rich opportunities for artists to be creative and experience the rewards of collaborating on projects. Here are the stories of several alums who have put their Juilliard training to good use "behind-the-scenes." More... |
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Performers young or old can gain valuable insights from behind-the-scenes professionals in the business of the arts. Lauren McMinn, associate director of national advancement and alumni relations, asked 10 Juilliard alums working as artist managers, publicists, artistic directors, journalists, recording engineers, and general managers to share their perspectives on what it takes to succeed. Here’s what they said. More... |
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by Gary L. Gatzke
Richard Kessler considers himself "a product of the N.Y.C. Board of Education" and says that the rich musical experiences of his school days had an indelible impact on him. As the newly appointed executive director of the Center for Arts Education, Kessler is developing a bold new vision to restore the riches of the very same system he benefited from. More... |
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From New York to L.A., this season Juilliard alumni have attended gatherings and events where they reconnected with old friends, made some new ones, and met with faculty and administrators from the School. Visit the Alumni Photo Gallery to see pictures from these events. And don’t forget to check the Alumni Events page to find out about upcoming happenings! |
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