Macy's Show Talk: The 5th Avenue Discussion Series
Macy's Show Talk: The 5th Avenue Discussion Series invites you, our loyal audience, to join in the discussion and learn more about the shows on our stage. Please join us for a free series of events before and after select shows during the entire 2010-2011 Season that are sure to enlighten, inform, and entertain!
One hour prior to select shows throughout the year, you will have a unique opportunity to meet with top theater artists and special community guests who will bring fresh perspective and insight to each production.
All events will be held in the Downstairs at The 5th: The Marilynn Sheldon Rehearsal and Education Center. Go down the stairs located underneath the theatre marquee and through the double glass doors. Go down the stairs to your left and the room will be directly across the concourse hall. Volunteers and signs will be present to help you to the Show Talk location. For more information, please email .
Next Up: In the Heights
In addition to the new and innovative ideas which In the Heights has brought to contemporary musical theater, this thought provoking show invites us to look at the way our cities are changing and how those changes affect people, businesses and social issues as their neighborhoods evolve. The Show Talk series will look at many of the topics In the Heights brings to our attention.
Urban Revitalization/Community in Change
Displacement Issues within Minority Groups
New York as a Musical Theater Character
Immigration Debate in the United States
Dominican Culture and Community
Hip Hop Storytelling-Slam Poetry
Watch here as we continue to confirm additional speakers and dates.
In the Heights Show Talk Events:
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Friday, October 8
7:00-7:45
Downstairs at the 5th |
Our Changing Latino Culture
Matt Barreto, Associate Professor at the UW comes to discuss minority political behavior, with an emphasis on Latino culture . He has written a book on this fascinating subject and is the director of Washington Institute for the Study of Ethnicity & Race, so we look forward to his insight.
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Tuesday, October 12
6:30-7:15PM
Downstairs at The 5th
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Starring New York City
Albert Evans, Artistic Associate at The 5th Avenue Theatre be a concerto/lecture discussing musicals throughout Musical Theater History that have a significant focus on NY, NY in which the city is a starring character.
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Wednesday, October 13
6:30-7:15PM
Downstairs at The 5th |
Starring New York City
Albert Evans, Artistic Associate at The 5th Avenue Theatre be a concerto/lecture discussing musicals throughout Musical Theater History that have a significant focus on NY, NY in which the city is a starring character.
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Thursday, October 14
6:30-7:15PM
Downstairs at The 5th
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Starring New York City
Albert Evans, Artistic Associate at The 5th Avenue Theatre be a concerto/lecture discussing musicals throughout Musical Theater History that have a significant focus on NY, NY in which the city is a starring character.
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