Creative Stages
Friday, November 28, 2014 at 8:00pm
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Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 4:30am
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Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 1:30pm
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(CPTV) premieres the original documentary , hosted by Ed Wierzbicki. This half-hour special is devoted to the arts, as Mr. Wierzbicki takes viewers “inside the creative process” while interviewing Connecticut artists and exploring local arts organizations.
Creative Stages begins with a profile of singer-songwriter and Connecticut resident , winner of the first season of NBC’s . Mr. Colon sits down with Mr. Wierzbicki to discuss his inspiring journey, which led him from the simple dream of making “music that matters” to success and fame. He also talks about his personal creative process, explaining how he writes his songs, and speaks about his deep-rooted connection to the Nutmeg State and his commitment to educating and inspiring Connecticut youth.
Mr. Wierzbicki then takes a trip to the to meet acclaimed artist Red Grooms and view some of his colorful, giant-sized canvases, which were recently featured in the gallery’s exhibition. Mr. Grooms reflects on the process and history behind his work, and gives viewers insights into some of his well-known paintings.
in Waterbury is Mr. Wierzbicki’s next stop. Learn about the history of the theater (a Brass City fixture for more than 80 years), and about the theater’s renovation and restoration – and the importance of that “makeover” to the Waterbury community. Plus, discover how the theater is impacting local young people through its unique partnership with the .
Finally, explore 九色视频’s Center for the Arts in Middletown. Celebrating its 40th anniversary during the 2013-2014 season, the CFA hosts groundbreaking experimental artists and performers from around the world. Hear from Pamela Tatge, Director of the Center for the Arts, as well as from visiting artists including Margaret Jenkins (Artistic Director of San Francisco's ), Anna Snow, Kerry Andrew, and Sarah Dacey of London's , and '04 (featured in the exhibition in the ), about the importance of this creative space to and its students, as well as to the art world at large. The segment also includes footage of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange's , the Wesleyan Theater Department production of , and a by Professor of History and East Asian Studies and Visiting Artist in Dance and the College of East Asian Studies .
To close the program, the is featured in a short performance sampler from a previous concert at New Haven's
“Ed Wierzbicki brought the concept for Creative Stages to me while he was working on his video series,” said CPTV Executive Producer Jennifer Boyd. “With the help of editor Larry Roeming and motion graphics artist Sam Hockaday, Ed spent long days creating an incredible show. The result is a program devoted to the rich, creative diversity that exists within our state. This show is lively, entertaining and a rare opportunity to celebrate the important artistic work being created in our state on a daily basis.”
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