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Featured in November–December 2024 Issue:
Shark Tales
Navigating the waters of creating new Theater for Young Audiences
By Jessica Sensenig
Finn is only one instance of numerous world premiere commissions by the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences team. Since the 1980s, the Kennedy Center has commissioned more than 100 new works for young audiences, with 36 of those also going on tour to theaters and schools across the country.
No Script, No Rehearsal, No Problem!
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® brings a hilarious twist to the Bard.
Interview by Nathan Pugh
An interview with Blaine Swen, a writer and actor as well as the founder and director of The Improvised Shakespeare Company®, which returns to the Kennedy Center December 4–23 for the fourth year in a row.
Holiday Magic
Discover festive fun for everyone! This holiday season, we’re decking our halls with opulent productions, dazzling music, and sparkling vocals found nowhere else. Gather here to make memories and continue traditions—or give the gift of live performance to a loved one!
A Tale of Two Tigers
The people behind the puppets of Life of Pi and Jungle Book.
By Dan Goff
A look at the artistry that goes into creating realistic onstage depictions of tigers and other wild animals, featuring interviews with Life of Pi’s Jon Hoche and Jungle Book’s Erik Teague.
Plus...
+ Learn the story of the iconic Opera House curtain—and take home the design!
+ An interview with Key’mon Murrah, the Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner
+ Get a sneak peek at Sounds of US, Jennifer Koh’s immersive new music festival
And Much More!
Plus...
+ Learn the story of the iconic Opera House curtain—and take home the design!
+ An interview with Key’mon Murrah, the Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner
+ Get a sneak peek at Sounds of US, Jennifer Koh’s immersive new music festival
And Much More!