Michael Andreaus is playing the role of Otis Williams in the national tour of Ain’t Too Proud- The Life and Times of The Temptations.
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Author: Debra Danese
Debra graduated with a degree in dance from the University of the Arts and also holds a B.A. in Arts Administration. She is accredited at the Master Level with the National Registry of Dance Educators.
Debra has performed in Europe, Tokyo, Canada, and the Caribbean. She teaches and choreographs world-wide and has been an international guest artist in Switzerland, England, and Slovakia. Debra has been an Artist in Residence on five occasions in Norway where she showcased full length dance productions at the acclaimed Nordland Theatre. She has also presented an original dance production at the Elspe Festival in Germany.
Debra has been featured in Dance, Dancer and Dance Teacher Magazines for her work in dance education. Additionally, she has been a contributing writer for Dance Studio Life Magazine since 2010.
Passing the Baton: A Conversation with Amelia Krinke of Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra’s Apprenticeship Conductor Program
Philadelphia Ballet’s The Nutcracker is in full swing! The annual seasonal production offers opportunities for both company dancers and students from the school. It is…
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Holidaze Wishes: Local artist Ashley Zimmerman talks about the seasonal Cirque Dreams show
A whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry
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Life in Oz: Interview with Celia Hottenstein in WICKED
Actress Celia Hottenstein has taken on the role of Glinda in the national tour of Wicked. The musical sensation is the 4th longest running Broadway…
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Singing Sondheim: Interview with Beth Stafford Laird in COMPANY
Beth Stafford Laird is no stranger to life on the road. The actress, who grew up in Wayne, PA, counts COMPANY as her fifth national…
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The Making of a King: Lucas Pastrana in ELVIS
Lucas Pastrana is preparing to make his Walnut Street Theatre debut in Elvis- A Musical Revolution. The actor, who is playing the role of Elvis,…
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Making Music: Interview with Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra’s Beatrice Jona Affron
Beatrice Jona Affron is celebrating her 30th year with the Philadelphia Ballet (formerly Pennsylvania Ballet.) The music director and conductor joined the company in 1993…
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That’s Fetch: Interview with MEAN GIRLS’ Natalie Shaw
Natalie Shaw grew up in Fargo, North Dakota and started her musical theatre training at an early age. After finishing her degree at the University…
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The Wonderful World of Rafiki: Interview with Gugwana Dlamini of Disney’s The Lion King
The role of Rafiki is one that Gugwana Dlamini is quite familiar with.
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The Life of a Lady M: Interview with Libby Lloyd of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Libby Lloyd is embracing the dance heavy role of Nini in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The Utah native started dancing at age 10. Lloyd went…
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A Fright of a Night: Interview with Michael Biren of Beetlejuice
Michael Biren always thought it would be possible to perform at the Academy of Music. The Cherry Hill, NJ native was exposed to the arts…
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He’s Just a Man: Interview with Kodiak Thompson in Jesus Christ Superstar
Temple grad Kodiak Thompson returns to Philadelphia with the touring production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
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The Art of Stepping: Interview with Valencia Springer of Step Afrika!
Valenica Odeyka Emonni Springer has been stepping since childhood. The Brooklyn native got her start in the dance style through her mom, and is now…
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Five O’Clock Somewhere: Interview with Escape to Margaritaville’s Lisa Stevens
With credits spanning the globe, director Lisa Steven’s latest project brings her to Philadelphia. Lisa was brought in by Walnut Street Theatre’s president and producing…
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A Fairytale Tour: Interview with Into the Wood’s Erica Durham
Philadelphia resident Erica Durham is keeping busy on the national tour of Into The Woods.
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Divorced, beheaded, died, survived: Interview with Aryn Bohannon of SIX
Aryn Bohannon plays each of the six wives of Henry VIII in the National Tour of SIX, in Philadelphia March 21-April 9
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Continuing the Legacy: Balanchine Répétiteur Colleen Neary returns for Philadelphia Ballet’s Dancing With Gershwin
Philadelphia Ballet continues to honor its Balanchine roots with the spring production of Dancing With Gershwin.
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The return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Interview with Jeroboam Bozeman
As Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater prepares to return to Philly, Jeroboam Bozeman took some time to talk with writer, Debra Danese. The two reconnected…
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Standing By: Interview with 1776 actor Sara Gallo
Sara Gallo juggles many roles in her life onstage and off. The actor, teacher, and mentor is a standby for four roles in the touring…
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About Face: Actor Charles Everett on A SOLDIER’S PLAY
Actor Charles Everett brings both his acting and military background with him as he tours with A Soldier’s Play.
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