The Associate Producers is a dynamic group of young professionals interested in learning about musical theatre, networking with peers, and supporting the arts.
The auxiliary seeks to make the Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Comerica Bank, (DSM) a part of the culture of Dallas for young adults, creating a sustainable audience base by which the future of the DSM may gain support.
In addition, Associate Producers is a platform for grooming members for future leadership roles on DSM’s Board of Directors.
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Ross Akard Gallery presents the Dallas Summer Musicals 70th Anniversary Best of Broadway Showcase Exhibit:
July 31 through August 31, 2010 |
Free of charge. Visitors will delight in experiencing the entire gallery dedicated to this exhibit reflecting the passions and inspirations of Broadway and the history of Dallas Summer Musicals.
Read the fact sheet here: |
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Ross Akard Gallery presents the Dallas Summer Musicals 70th Anniversary Best of Broadway Showcase Exhibit:
July 31 through August 31, 2010 |
Visitors will delight in experiencing the entire gallery dedicated to this exhibit spotlighting the passions and inspirations of Broadway and the history of Dallas Summer Musicals | Exhibit opens to the public Saturday, July 31 through August 31
Event: Ross Akard Gallery presents the Dallas Summer Musicals 70th Anniversary
Best of Broadway Showcase Exhibit
Open to
the Public: Saturday, July 31 through Tuesday, August 31. Free of charge. Visitors will delight in experiencing the entire gallery dedicated to this exhibit reflecting the passions and inspirations of Broadway and the history of Dallas Summer Musicals.
Where: Ross Akard Gallery
1717 N. Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(Inside The Fairmont Dallas at Ross and Akard Streets)
For appointments call: 214.720.5394
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm & 4:00pm – 6:00pm. The hours posted on the web site are inaccurate.
What: News about items will be updated as we build the exhibit.
It’s is all about the Broadway shows and the beginning of Dallas Summer Musicals through today.
Included are:
* DSM’s Tony Awards® on display
* FLOWER DRUM SONG – 2003: Colorful and bigger-than-life costumes, including the dress kimonos (very fashionable this fall) and dragon heads.
* Photographs and memorabilia from major productions that played at DSM. The performers create a keepsake for DSM, including autographs, items from the shows. Featured shows include RENT, MAMMA MIA, DAVID COPPERFIELD, JUDY GARLAND, CABARET, BOB FOSSE’S DANCIN’, JULIETTE PROWSE and more.
* Costume and pop art selections from BROOKLYN, MAME.
* Eye-candy: Giant PLAYBILL displays recreate the excitement of the shows.
* Photography by Christian Waits, a longtime supporter of DSM:
www.prophotography.com
* VIP Tour of DSM’s Broadway Suite in The Fairmont Dallas: Filled with memorabilia in conjunction with the Ross Akard Gallery exhibit
Who: Michael A. Jenkins, President and Managing Director, Dallas Summer Musicals;
Bryan Embry, Owner, Ross Akard Gallery
Special
Thanks: The Fairmont Dallas for sponsorship of the Press Conference.
About DSM:
Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) is the preeminent non-profit presenter of Broadway theatre in North Texas. DSM produces, presents and promotes excellence in live musical theatre with year-round performances for diverse audiences of all ages, impacting the lives of children and families through community outreach and education and enriching the cultural landscape of Dallas/Fort Worth, North Texas and the Southwest Region. Dallas Summer Musicals is presented by Comerica Bank.
Season sponsors are American Airlines, Park Place Motorcars Dallas, and WFAA Channel 8. Visit the web site at www.dallassummermusicals.org
Dallas native Bryan Embry is the owner of Dallas Arts District’s first art gallery in over three decades. He attended high school at Trinity Christian Academy, received a degree in IT Management from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN and worked in a career in finance at Merrill Lynch. Paul Adelson of Select Art Gallery re- ignited Bryan’s passion for art, which led to his promoting and hosting “geurilla shows” with the Dallas Independent Arts Community. The friends and partnerships formed during these shows would lead Bryan to an opportunity for collaboration with The Fairmont Dallas on a new gallery space.From this union, The Ross Akard Gallery in The Fairmont Dallas broke ground December 1, 2009. Both the gallery and Bryan harbor a strong affiliation to community through the support of local artists and charitable organizations including Big Thought and DCAC. Visit the web site at www.rossakard.com
ABOUT THE FAIRMONT DALLAS
Located at 1717 N. Akard, The Fairmont Dallas is situated in the heart of the Downtown Dallas Arts District, just steps from fine dining, shopping, arts and entertainment. The hotel’s 545 elegant guest rooms and luxury suites combine hospitality, comfort and that special Texas flair for an unrivaled experience. Fairmont Gold, an exclusive lifestyle experience, is designed to fulfill the needs of the discerning business executive and leisure traveler, with many of the comforts of home and more. The Fairmont Dallas hotel can accommodate your lodging needs for business or leisure, grand events, weddings, conferences, or intimate meetings. For more information or reservations visit www.fairmont.com/dallas.
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About Dallas Summer Musicals
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, 2 Drama Desk Awards® and 2 Dallas Fort Worth Theatre Critics Forum Awards, Dallas Summer Musicals is now celebrating its 69th season. DSM is the largest producer of live theatrical entertainment in the Southwest, the second oldest summer theatre organization in the United States and the sixth largest non-profit theatre company. DSM has been entertaining North Texas audiences with the finest in live, musical theatre since 1941.
In addition to presenting national Broadway tours, DSM also produces shows on Broadway, presents and tours local productions, and is involved in developing new works. Dallas Summer Musicals’ affiliates include DSM Management Group, Inc. (DSMMGI), which manages the Music Hall at Fair Park, the historical Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas and the remodeled historical Texas Theater, scheduled to open in 2009.
As a non-profit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful historic theatres, educate young audiences and create important community programs.
Visit the website at http://www.dallassummermusicals.org
- The DSM School of Musical Theatre:
The first component of Dallas Summer Musicals’ outreach initiatives, DSM School of Musical Theatre, extends the legacy of former DSM Managing Director Tom Hughes’ vision to create the broadest possible avenue for dramatic expression within his community. In 1999, the DSM School of Musical Theatre was established to provide training for students ages 7 – adult, as well as continuing education for adults in theater arts. Professional instruction helps students integrate the disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting into the unique genre of musical theater. To ensure access and availability, the school offers limited scholarships to promising students with limited financial resources. Instruction includes classes, workshop and performance. When possible, workshops are provided by cast members of productions playing at Dallas Summer Musicals.
- Seats for Kids:
Created in 2003 to provide a meaningful theatre arts experience to low-income, at-risk and special needs children, Seats for Kids serves approximately 2,000 children each year. Non-profit youth agencies and Title 1 schools are eligible to participate in the program. DSM provides children, their teachers and chaperones with free tickets as well as a professionally drafted study guide to support attending the performance. In 2008 DSM will provide this program to coincide with productions of CATS, STOMP! and HAIRSPRAY.
This free membership program for kids was created to develop tomorrow’s musical theatre audience. Through exciting activities, special events, backstage tours and informational exchanges about shows included in the Kids Club membership, children gain an interest, knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts.
- Stage Right:
In 2005 the Stage Right program to introduce at-risk youth ages 12-15 to arts and cultural events was created in partnership with the Dallas Police Department. Together, DSM and DPD are “Raising the curtain for education and spotlighting the appreciation of the arts through experience and positive quality lifestyles.” The students entering the program are recommended by Dallas area teachers and counselors and other youth programs including Boys & Girls Clubs, Girls Inc. and Dallas Recreation Centers as part of their ongoing efforts to keep students from joining gangs, getting involved in drugs and crime, or engaging in other activities that prevent their enjoying success in school. Stage Right seeks to raise awareness of the arts, increase appreciation for different lifestyles and also increase self esteem.
- Discover Theatre: In 2007 Dallas Summer Musicals added a program specifically for children in grades K-6. The inaugural year included DISNEY’S CINDERELLA KIDS and THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS. Building on last year’s initial success, DSM will be bringing FRANKLY BEN and FROG AND TOAD to the Majestic Theatre to entertain, educate and empower young people in elementary school. Over 3,000 students are expected to participate in this program in 2008.
The public can play a part in bringing the Best of Broadway
to the young people in our community!
Charitable contributions are vital to the sustainability of these initiatives at Dallas Summer Musicals. Please assist DSM in its mission to build awareness for the enjoyment and educational values of musical theatre as it does so through its ongoing outreach programs.
For more information including sponsorships, booking or program details, please contact DSM Development Department at 214.413.3959 or outreach@dallassummermusicals.org
For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, call 214-421-5678
or visit the website. |
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