The 2002-2003 Season features many Mason Gross Presents events.
All events are open to the public. All of the guest artists
interact with the students at Mason Gross, providing them with
new perspectives on their chosen majors.
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| Avery Brooks |
Avery Brooks participated in “An Evening With”
dialogue with Harold Scott on December 10, 2003. Mr. Brooks
is well known to audiences for his roles in Spencer for
Hire and Star Trek Deep Space Nine. |
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| Rossen Milanov |
David Hayes made a triumphant return on October 4 after this
summer’s performance in June to conduct the Rutgers University
Orchestra, and Rossen Milanov conducted the Rutgers University
Orchestra in the December 6 concert. Both conductors are affiliated
with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
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| David Parsons with dancers from The Envelope |
Dance students performed David Parson’s The Envelope
during the DancePlus Fall event in late November 2002. Mr.
Parson’s visited the campus to work with the students.
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| Moises Kaufman |
Moises Kaufman, playwright of The Laramie Project,
met with students and the public on October 19. Mr. Kaufman
works with Tectonic Theater Project, a group dedicated to
innovative works that explore theatrical language and forms,
fostering an artistic dialogue with audiences on the social,
political and human issues. |
Gail Gilbert Dance Ensemble performed to a sold-out crowd
in the Loree Dance Theater on October 8. The ensemble was also
in residence at the Department of Dance.
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| F. Murray Abraham |
F. Murray Abraham, Oscar-winner for his performance of Salieri
in the movie Amadeus joined Theater Arts professor Lee Blessing
in “An Evening With” dialogue with the audience
on September 24. |
Spring events prove to be just as exciting with Andrea Quinn,
music director at New York City Ballet, returning to conduct
the March 7 Rutgers University Orchestra concert. Visual Arts
will feature Staging Reality: The West Collection in May, providing
students and spectators with an opportunity to view photography
of items staged to look like real-life scenes. |
