BACKSTAGE SCOOP
Meet a company member or arts professional at our pre-show
chats where you will discover the magic behind the scenes. Our
experts will delight you with stories, anecdotes, or historical facts
that will enhance your performance experience.
Admission is free to ticket holders. Limited seating is available
on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors open 15 minutes prior to each
talk.
Booking a National Tour
Merry Country Christmas • Thursday • December 5
SFSC Museum of Florida Art & Culture 6 p.m.
Meet Vince Mitchell, booking agent for CMI Entertainment and find
out about the ins and outs of booking national tours, the challenges
of the entertainment business and the difference between artist
manager and booking manager.
The Science of Sound (Back by popular demand!)
The Hit Men • Saturday • January 4
Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 6 p.m.
Our most popular Backstage Scoop! “Why is the music so loud?” “I
can’t hear the pianist.” “I don’t understand the words.” Come learn
about the art of mixing sound and the science of hearing with SFSC
technical director, Gil Carney, and Lampe & Kiefer Hearing Aid Center.
The History of American Musical Theater
Bandstand: The Musical • Thursday • February 6
SFSC Museum of Florida Art & Culture, 6 p.m.
The first Broadway musical was a result of fire and featured
scandalously clad women, a trip to Hell, and a cast of 100. Cindy
Garren, director of SFSC Cultural Programs, will share the fascinating
history of a truly American art form.
Bernstein, Tchaikovsky and Gershwin
Florida Orchestra • Tuesday • February 18
SFSC Museum of Florida Art & Culture, 12:30 p.m.
Members from the Florida Orchestra will provide interesting insights
and musical tidbits about the composers and their compositions.
Twist, Turn and Tap
Motown with a Twist • Wednesday • March 25
SFSC Museum of Florida Art & Culture, 6 p.m.
Meet some of the performers and learn dance terms, combinations,
and about life as a professional dancer.
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