Opera House
Runtime
2 hours and 10 minutes, including an intermission
Theater Presenting Sponsor
Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances.
The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in this venue.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
THE TRICKSTER
David Williamson
David Williamson is an international award-winning magician who has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. He has won multiple awards for his unique and comedic style of magic and has performed on various TV shows and in theaters around the world. Williamson feels incredibly fortunate to be able to do what he loves for a living and is grateful for the opportunity to meet new people and bring magic and laughter to the world.
THE INVENTOR
Kevin James
Kevin James became interested in the art of magic at a very early age. He remembers seeing his first magic performance and more importantly how it made him feel. He decided early on that performing magic for the world was going to be his life's calling. His style of performance is anything but conventional. His unique comedy and magic have gained him a reputation as a world-class visual artist.
THE MENTALIST
Chris Cox
Chris Cox knows what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, who the hell is Chris Cox? Lucky you’re reading this then! He’s a multi-award winning 'mind reader who can't read minds’ and the only mind-reader in history to have played New York’s Broadway, London’s West End, and Sydney Opera House having been seen live by over 750,000 people worldwide.
THE UNFORGETTABLE
Pablo Cánovas
The young enchanting Spanish magician, Pablo Cánovas, has made himself known internationally as a prodigy. Cánovas held the record three times for the youngest illusionist winner in Spain. The recognition of his extraordinary skills granted him the title “Golden Magician” in Paris, France, “Magician D’Or,” and the winning title of “Heir of Illusion” in the house of Magic. Cánovas was welcomed to perform all over Europe with reputable international events like “The Royal Garden” or “The Art of Magic.”
THE MANIPULATOR
Hyunjoon Kim
Hyunjoon Kim started showing interest in magic at age 12 and quickly became an extremely talented young magician to the Korean magic industry, winning competitions by age 14. At 16, he won the Grand Prix at the Italian International Magic Competition and went on to win magic contests in Hong Kong, Russia, England, and America.
Vice President & Executive Producer of Theater Jeffrey Finn
Manager Clara Wallace
Manager Will Quinn
Coordinator Morgan Engle
Assistant to the Vice President Stephen Emery
Director, Public Relations Brendan Padgett*
Senior Press Representative Brittany Laeger
Public Relations Coordinator, Non-Classical Miles Newton
Senior Manager, Marketing Steven Dawson
Assistant Manager, Marketing Hayley McGuirl
Assistant Manager, Advertising Communications Dan Goff
President, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsDeborah F. Rutter
Vice President, Public RelationsEileen Andrews
Chief Information Officer Ralph Bellandi
Senior Vice President, MarketingKimberly J. Cooper
Executive Director, National Symphony OrchestraJean Davidson
Senior Vice President, Artistic PlanningMonica Holt
Chief Financial OfficerStacey Johnson
Vice President, EducationJordan LaSalle
Vice President, Government Relations and ProtocolLaurie McKay
Senior Vice President, DevelopmentLeslie Miller
General Director, Washington National OperaTimothy O’Leary
Chief Human Resources OfficerFrederick Owusu
Executive Vice President & General CounselAsh Zachariah
Theater Manager Guy Jordin Heard*
Box Office Treasurer Holly Longstreth
Head Usher Keith Dunn, Mykal Cox
Head Carpenter Shane Angus
Flyman Richard Page
Assistant Carpenter Robert Palmer
Head Electrician Mark Cohee
Assistant Electrician Erik King
Assistant Electrician Annemarie Mountjoy
Head Audio Dave Crook
Head Props David Mairs
Assistant Props Ben Large
Head Wardrobe George Pires
*Represented by ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.
Steinway Piano Gallery is the exclusive area representative of Steinway & Sons and Boston pianos, the official pianos of the Kennedy Center.
The box office at the Kennedy Center is represented by I.A.T.S.E, Local #868.
The technicians at the Kennedy Center are represented by Local #22, Local #772, and Local #798 I.A.T.S.E., AFL-CIO-CLC, the professional union of theatrical technicians.
Magician AssistantClaudia James
DancersEloise Harpas, Jesus Sepluveda, Cat Ferrier, Casey Roxas
Production ManagerTravis Pigman
Stage ManagerJill Golding
CameraBrystin Ivey
VideoKarl Sargent
PropsKaty Brown
Head CarpSeth Carne
WardrobeShannon O’donnell
Lighting DesignerTravis Pigman
DirectorJenn Rapp
Company ManagementMagicSpace Entertainment
MarketingMagicSpace Entertainment
Press/PublicityJohn Tellem / Tellem Grody PR
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