A free public lecture by Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse, part of the Creativity+Innovation series.
Sheldon Epps will cover his experiences working in theatres all over the country, including his time and experiences as Artistic Director at his current theatre homebase Pasadena Playhouse. Additionally, he will talk about the experiences that brought him to work in the theatre, working on Broadway and London's West End, and how his theatre experiences gave him the opportunity to work in television on such shows as FRASIER, FRIENDS, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, and many others. Mr. Epps will share his strong belief in the value of excellent training programs for those who want to make their lives in the theatre in the future.
This presentation is part of the series of free, public lectures in the Dean's Lecture Series entitled "Creativity and Innovation" (part of the course Art 80V: "Issues and Artists" taught by Associate Professor Lewis Watts). Arts Division Dean David Yager has selected nine speakers, all noted for their unique ability to bridge innovation and creativity within their professional career paths. The public is cordially invited. Admission is free. Parking $3.
Lectures scheduled Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. through June 2 in the Media Theater.
Sponsored by the UCSC Division of the Arts and the UCSC Art Department
The Media Theater is the lecture hall located next to the traffic circle in front of the Mainstage Theater at UCSC.