This year's Tony nominations raise questions about how the awards might better reflect the evolving theater industry. Dr. Wendy Ziecheck helps dance companies work safely through quarantine. Two ballet companies pioneer two very different pandemic performance models. Choreographer and educator Sidra Bell leaves a message for the dance community.
Show Notes
Links referenced in/relevant to this episode:
-Full list of Tony Award nominees: https://variety.com/2020/legit/news/2020-tony-nominations-list-1234804500/
-The Ensemblist post on the Tony Awards' missed opportunities: http://www.theensemblist.com/blog/2020/10/16/the-tony-awards-missed-their-chance-to-reinvent
-New York Times story on "bubble doctor" Wendy Ziecheck: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/19/arts/dance/wendy-ziecheck-bubble-doctor-for-dance.html
-KUOW piece on Pacific Northwest Ballet's digital season: https://www.kuow.org/stories/dancing-in-a-mask-and-with-a-shadow-this-is-how-seattle-s-pacific-northwest-ballet-is-making-it-work
-Pointe piece on Richmond Ballet's in-person Studio Series: https://www.pointemagazine.com/richmond-ballet-2648195562.html
-Sidra Bell Dance New York website: https://www.sidrabelldanceny.org/
-Sidra Bell Dance New York Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/sidrabelldancenewyork/
-More information on New York City Ballet's digital fall season: https://www.nycballet.com/season-and-tickets/fall-digital-season/
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