State of the Arts
June 2008
June 2008
This edition of State of the Arts comes from The Muny.



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Muny Auditions
Auditions for the Muny chorus are a golden opportunity for actors nationwide. The actors and Muny director Paul Blake reveal how a spot on the Muny stage can jump start an actor's career.		Judith Newmark Interview "Muny Summers"
Host Paul Schankman interviews Post Dispatch theater critic Judith Newmark about her book on the history of the Muny, Songs of St. Louis Summers. The interview takes place on the Muny stage as crews prepare for the opening of the season. 		Opera Theatre of St. Louis--New Management
New leadership is at the helm of Opera Theater St. Louis. Artistic Director Jim Robinson and Executive Director Timothy O’Leary discuss the direction they plan to take this top quality arts organization.		Moby-Metro Theatre Part 1
Writing a play differs from writing a book or column. A play goes through multiple readings and revisions before it even begins to take shape on stage. The process is described by newspaper columnist turned playwright Pat Corrigan as she develops a new play based on the book Moby Dick for Metro Theatre Company.
Harriet Hosmer
Harriet Hosmer was a pioneering woman artist of the 19th century whose works are some of our area’s best neoclassical public art.		Niki-Missouri Botanical Garden
The eclectic, colorful art of the artist Niki is on display at the Missouri Botanical Garden.		Dance St. Louis New Season
The new season of Dance St. Louis is "Made in America," with an exclusive focus on work by American dance companies. 		Carol Beth True
Jazz artist Carol Beth True discusses jazz giants who influenced her work and how being a teacher makes her a better musician.