Dear <<First Name>>,
We hope your second week of the semester went well. We've got some exciting opportunities coming up!
Club show auditions are next week, along with The Arts Ambassador application. Later on in September, we've got a cabaret, Wed@One and grant applications for student work. Be sure to check out the details below!
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Wed@One: Jose Solís & Peppermint
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We're excited to announce the first of a series of Wed@Ones hosted by this semester's Floria Lasky Visiting Artist, Jose Solís.
Jose began his career as a critic when he was a teenager and launched a film review website while living in Honduras. He began writing about theatre while attending college in Costa Rica, and upon moving to NYC in 2012 focused entirely on the stage. His work has appeared in The New York Times, American Theatre, TDF Stages, Backstage, 3 Views, and America Magazine. He is the co-creator and co-host of the Token Theatre Friends podcast/web series.
His first guest will be trailblazing actress, activist, singer, DJ, and star of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Peppermint.
Theatre students can submit questions for the Q&A portion below.
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This Wed@One will be held via zoom on September 23rd at 1pm. For more info on Jose and Peppermint, or to RSVP click below.
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The Hunter Theatre Company is holding auditions for an audio drama production of Nelson Diaz Marcano's Misfit, America, directed by Charlie Chauca. They will be held September 7-11. All students are encouraged to audition; you do not have to be a theatre major! If interested, please email misfitamerica.htc@gmail.com to schedule an audition.
About Misfits, America: Combining the magical realistic influences of Latin American literature with the Western genre popularized in the twentieth century, “Misfit, America” follows a diverse community led by an interracial couple as they are forced to protect a Native American teen from a brotherhood of supremacists. But before they can fight, they must become at peace with their past and learn to trust the future on each other. Living on the outskirts of the last free place in America, this band of misfits must prepare to give it all or run.
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Do you have something you've been working on and want to share? Are you a new student and want to meet some of your fellow theatre makers? Join us for the Baker in Exile Cabaret - an evening of sharing and community building.
Both live and prerecorded submissions are welcome. Following the performances will be an open Jam Session - a space to create something together or share work in progress.
The first official Baker in Exile Cabaret hosted by Esther Hafner will be September 15th at 6pm.
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Arts Ambassadors are student volunteers who are dedicated to building a flourishing Arts community at Hunter College. Arts Ambassadors will have the opportunity to develop career skills, engage with our Cultural Partners, and make new friends who share an interest in the arts.
Joining the Arts Ambassadors is a great way to experience a wide array of the arts in New York City, meet artists from other disciplines, and gain arts management experience. Arts Ambassadors will join either the Events & Programming Team or the Media Team.
Applications are due next week, Tuesday, September 8th.
For more information, application requirements or to apply click below.
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Each semester, a portion of your Student Activity Fee (SAF) is set aside to cover projects that are created by and presented for Hunter students. The goal is to provide opportunities for students to create or explore ideas in dance, film, music and theatre. The Spring 2020 student production of Lear (pictured above), received funding from an SAF Grant.
The Performing Arts Office is now accepting applications from students for performing arts projects for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Application are due by September 30th at 12pm.
Click here for more info and application requirements.
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Be sure to stop by office hours with any question or concerns.
All the best,
Hunter College Theatre Department
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