The Theater Program is thrilled to announce that award-winning, internationally acclaimed, multi-media theater artist, Ping Chong, will be on campus to give a talk on his life and work as part of the Walt Santner Speaker Series Feb. 25 from 4:30-5:50 p.m. in the Sharp Theater.  Ping was recognized with a National Medal of Arts “for his contributions as a theater director, choreographer, and video installation artist whose innovative performances explore race, history, technology, and art to challenge our understanding of humanity in the modern world.” In addition, Ping Chong and Co. company member, Ryan Connaro, will offer a workshop on Devising Documentary Theater in BC 216 1:15-2:00, open to all.

Professor Mary Ellen Allison and Professor Maria Vail have invited Kevin Sebastian to speak to the Auditioning class and the Advanced Theater Projects class about working in the professional theater, auditioning, and developing a plan. Kevin is a graduate of Ramapo College who has had success working in the professional theater and on television.

This event is open to students enrolled in Set Design, Basic Lighting for Stage and TV, and Craft of Costume ONLY.

Professor Rachel Budin has organized for students to visit the Bodys Isek Kingelez: City Dreams exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. This is an exhibit on design and model making. The artist is Bodys Isek Kingelez or Jean Baptiste, a sculptor and artist from the Democratic republic of Congo known for his models of fantastic cities, made of cardboard, paper, tape and other commonplace materials. The use of found materials in model making has direct applications to both set design and costume construction. The overall principles of design, use of color, texture and composition are part of the curriculum in Basic Lighting and Set Design. The intercultural and sustainable aspects of this exhibit support the mission pillars of the College.

This is a closed event.

This field trip is open to student enrolled in THEA 203 only.

Professor Beba Shamash is taking her “The Craft of Costume” class to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to view the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination exhibit.

This event is open to students enrolled in THEA 203 Only.

Students enrolled in Professor Beba Shamsh’s “The Craft of Costume” class will get hands on learning and demonstration of fiber reactive dye techniques

This event is open to theater students only.

Jen Ponton will discuss her work int he theater, film, and TV. She will give insight into how to begin a career in the theater and how to maintain that career.