The Kennedy Center Activity Report
for
Connecticut
for
Connecticut
The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.
Board of Trustees
The governing and leadership group composed of 36 members appointed by the President of the United States and 23 ex officio members who serve as designated by Act of Congress.
| 2009 | The Honorable Rosa DeLauro , CT |
Member Ex Officio |
A partnership composed of the nation's most distinguished leaders who help to secure funding in support of The Kennedy Center's arts education programs.
| 2011 | Mr. Mark T. Bertolini CEO and President, Aetna, Inc. Hartford, CT |
Vice Chairman |
| 2010 | Mr. Louis Chenevert Chairman and CEO, United Technologies Corporation Hartford, CT |
Vice Chairman |
| 2010 | Ms. Ursula M. Burns CEO, Xerox Corporation Norwalk, CT |
Vice Chairman |
| 2009 | Mr. Jay S. Fishman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Travelers Companies, Inc. Hartford, CT |
Vice Chairman |
A national advisory board whose members provide important support for The Kennedy Center through their leadership and advocacy in their home community as well as financial support. The NCPA has raised over $9 million for national arts education.
| 2010 | Mrs. Kim Lawrie Ridgefield, CT |
Member |
A 50-member advisory board from around the Nation and overseas who are counselors and patrons of the NSO.
| 2009 | Mrs. Lyn Epstein Greenwich, CT |
Member |
Accessibility
This initiative ensures that all performances and events at The Kennedy Center are accessible to visitors and guests with disabilities and assists other organizations and individuals throughout the United States in establishing or improving access for people with disabilities to all aspects of the cultural arts.
| 2010 | Judith Mortensen Newington, CT 2010 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference |
Organization |
| 2010 | Judith Mortensen Newington, CT 2010 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference |
Organization |
| 2010 | Ruth M. Feldman New Haven, CT 2010 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference |
Organization |
| 2010 | Missy DiNunno Front of House Operations Manager, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Hartford, CT Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference |
Organization |
| 2009 | Ruth M. Feldman Director of Education and Accessibility Services, Yale Repertory Theater New Haven, CT Leadership Exchange in Arts and Dsability |
Organization |
| 2009 | Jennifer Kowitt Postgradute Research Associate, Yale Center for British Arts, Education Department New Haven, CT Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2009 | Lew Michaels Operations Manager, Hartford Stage Hartford, CT 2009 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2008 | Ms. Missy DiNunno Front of House/Operations Manager, The Bushnell Center Hartford, CT LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Ruth Feldman Director of Education, Yale Repertory Theater New Haven, CT LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2007 | William Reynolds Operations Manager, Yaale School of Drama/Yale Repertory Theater New Haven, CT |
Participant |
| 2007 | Jennifer Kiger Associate Artistic Director, Yale Repertory Theater New Haven, CT |
Participant |
| 2007 | Ruth Feldmanm Manager of Education and Accessibility Services, Yale Repertory Theatre New Haven, CT |
Participant |
| 2007 | Donna Consolini Direcor of Development, Yale Repertory Theatre New Haven, CT |
Participant |
| Sharie Abelson Public Programs manager, Stepping Stones Museum for Children Norwalk, CT 2009 leardership Exchange in Arts and disability |
Organization |
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.
| 2010 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Lorca by Gabbi Mendelsohn & Marissa Grande |
School |
| 2009 | Ashley Carvalho Central Connecticut State University Newington, CT |
School |
| 2009 | Craig Burns Southern connecticut State Univrsity Waterford, CT |
School |
| 2009 | Douglas Oliphant Central connecticut State Univrsity Farmington, CT |
School |
| 2009 | Emily Gorecki University of New Haven Hamden, CT |
School |
| 2009 | Jessica Emerson University of New Haven West Haven, CT |
School |
| 2009 | Kyle Mencel Central connecticut State University Bridgeport, CT |
School |
| 2007 | University of New Haven New Haven, CT |
School |
| 2007 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT |
School |
| 2007 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT |
School |
| 2007 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT |
School |
| 2007 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT |
School |
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.
| 2012 | Jared Redick Artistic Director, New Haven Ballet New Haven, CT, CT Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2009 | Ray Cullom Managing Director, Long Wharf Theatre New Haven, CT 2009 Kennedy Center Board Member Seminar |
Participant |
| 2005 | Hartford Symphony Orchestra Hartford, CT |
Participant |
| 2005 | New Haven Symphony Orchestra New Haven, CT |
Participant |
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.
| 2012 | Adrienne Bitting Mystic, CT Development-Major Gifts/National Advancement Intern |
Student |
| 2011 | Krystal Carroll Cihi Norwalk, CT 2011 Winter/Spring Intern |
Student |
| 2011 | Krystal Cihi Norwalk, CT Spring Intern |
Student |
| 2008 | Rosemary Metcalf University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Summer 2008 intern |
Student |
| 2003 | Carrie Bilek Southbury, CT W/S 2003 Press intern |
Participant |
| 2003 | Margaret Gianquinto Old Greenwich, CT W/S 2003 NSO Press intern |
Participant |
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.
| 2003 | Herrigan Geri South Middle Hartford, CT Distance Learning |
School |
An intensive three-week summer program for intermediate to advanced students aged 14 to 18 which is directed by one of America's most recognized prmia ballerinas.
| 2011 | Mikayla Sapack Southbury, CT |
Student |
| 2010 | Mikayla Sapack Southbury, CT |
Student |
| 2009 | Ciara White Wilton, CT |
Student |
| 2008 | Clara White Wilton, CT |
Student |
| 2008 | Ms. Ciara White Wilton, CT Participants-July 2008 |
Student |
| 2003 | Lauren Brown Greenwich, CT |
Student |
| 2006 | Lummie Spann student, Univeristy of Hartford Hartford, CT Betty Carter Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2005 | Dezron Lamont Douglas University of Hartford Hartford, CT 2005 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2009 | Jimmy Macbride West Hartford, CT Instrument:Drums |
Student |
| 2008 | Matthew DesChamplain Hartfoed, CT Jazz Ahead 2008 - piano |
Student |
| 2007 | Christian Sands Orange, CT |
Participant |
A Web-based arts and education network that provides educators with resources for teaching in, through and about the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
| 2006 | Rachael Jones Cromwell, CT selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2006 | Michael Kan West Hartford, CT selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2006 | Jeffrey Reinhardt Newtown, CT selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2005 | Emily Nagel Avon, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2004 | Kathleen Kan West Hartford, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.
| 2001 | Henry A. Wolcott Elementary School West Hartford, CT Henry A. Wolcott Elementary School was a 2000-2001 KCAAEN Creative Ticket National School of Distinction. |
Winner |
| 2001 | West Hartford Public Schools West Hartford, CT The Board of Education, West Hartford Public Schools, was the 2001 winner of the KCAAEN and NSBA (National School Boards Association) Award, honoring school districts for excellence in arts education. |
Winner |
A comprehesive management-training program for highly qualified individuals who aspire to manage performing arts institutions and arts service organizations.
| 2002 | Jeanne Ryan New Haven, CT |
Participant |
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
| 2012 | The Macaroons Bridgeport, CT |
Artist |
| 2012 | Daniel Boucher Bristol, CT |
Artist |
| 2012 | Yale School of Music New Haven, CT, CT Conservatory Project: February 25, 2012 |
Artist |
| 2011 | Yale School of Music New Haven, CT Conservatory Project, 4/27/2011 |
Artist |
| 2003 | Elm City Ensemble New Haven, CT |
Artist |
| 2003 | Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem Middletown, CT |
Artist |
| 2002 | Armandinho & The Tucan Trio East Hartfod, CT |
Artist |
| 2002 | Kevin Briody Ridgefield, CT |
Artist |
| 2002 | Miguel Frasconi Norwalk, CT |
Artist |
| 2002 | Jay Hoggard Middletown, CT |
Artist |
| 2002 | Rani Ardo & Daisy Mayhem Middletown, CT |
Artist |
| 2001 | Baker's Dozen of Yale University New Haven, CT |
School |
| 2001 | Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists Tour Sharon, CT |
Artist |
| 2001 | Terry Thomas Quintet Norwich, CT |
Artist |
| 2000 | Hugh Blumenfeld Coventry, CT |
Artist |
| 2000 | Five O'Clock Shadow Danbury, CT |
Artist |
| 2000 | National Theatre of the Deaf Chester, CT |
Artist |
| 2000 | Rhythm Exchange New Preston, CT |
Artist |
| 2000 | The Whole Tribe Sings Bloomfield, CT |
Artist |
| 2000 | United States Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band New London, CT |
Artist |
Programs which offer an introduction to symphonic music to children and their families as well as furthering the musical education of young musicians. Programs include specially designed concerts, training programs for talented young musicians and other outreach projects.
| 2011 | Tasha Pulvermacher , CT NSO Summer Music Institute Viola |
Student |
| 2009 | Gabriel Colby Avon, CT NSO Summer Music Institute 2009 - trombone |
Student |
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.
| 2010 | Westport County Playhouse , CT |
Participant |
| 2010 | Greenwich Public Schools , CT |
Participant |
| 2010 | Westport County Schools , CT |
Participant |
| 2009 | Westport County Playhouse , CT Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Greenwich Public Schools Greenwich, CT Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2007 | Westport School District Westport, CT Team entered program in 2005. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Westport Country Playhouse Westport, CT Team entered program in 2005. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Greenwich Public Schools Greenwich, CT Team entered partnership in 2005. |
Participant |
Since 1976 The Kennedy Center has developed and refined professional learning programs for teachers in partnership with area school systems. The program builds teachers' knowledge of the arts and develops their abilities for teaching in, through and about the arts. The program set out to examine how a sustained professional learning program in arts integration based on national, state, and local standards and best practices in professional learning could yield changes across an entire school in the way teachers teach and the way students learn. The program also set out to examine how collaborative professional learning models in arts integration would affect the school culture—moving teachers away from isolation and toward an interactive and supportive community of learners.
| 2011 | Sarah Hartigan Music Specialist, Music Together Total Learning Initiative Darien, CT 2011 Changing Education Through the Arts |
Participant |
| 2011 | Sarah Hartigan Music Specialist, Music Together Total Learning Initiative Darien, CT Changing Education Through the Arts Conference |
Participant |
A four-week festival of orchestral and chambermusic for young people ages 15 to 21 at The Kennedy Center. The Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO musicians, conducting and master classes, private lessons with NSO musicians and additional enrichment sessions.
| 2008 | Gabriel Colby Avon, CT Young Artist of Color |
Artist |
| 2008 | Jacqueline Georgis Hartford, CT Young Artist of Color |
Artist |
| 2008 | Michael Kan West Hartford, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2008 | Kimberly Martin South Windsor, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2007 | Nicole Jackson East Hartford, CT Young Artist of Color |
Artist |
| 2007 | Kimberly Martin South Windsor, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2003 | Nicholas Johnson West Simsbury, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2002 | Kathleen Kan West Hartford, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2001 | Christine Tavolacci Stamford, CT Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.
| 2011 | Bushnell Theatre Hartford, CT Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical |
Organization |
| 2011 | The Bushnell Theatre Hartford, CT Barrio Grrrl! |
Organization |
| 2007 | Stamford Center for the Arts Stamford, CT |
Organization |
| 2007 | Palace Theatre Waterbury, CT |
Organization |
| 2007 | Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield University Fairfield, CT |
Organization |
| 2006 | Garde Arts Center Garde Arts Center New London, CT |
Participant |
| 2006 | Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Storrs, CT |
Participant |
| 2006 | Kelley Theatre, Fairfield University Kelley Theatre, Fairfield University Fairfield, CT |
Participant |
| 2006 | The Shubert Theater The Shubert Theater New Haven, CT |
Participant |
| 2006 | Westport Country Playhouse Westport Country Playhouse Westport, CT |
Participant |
| 2005 | Steve Sigel Garde Arts Center New London, CT |
Other |
| 2005 | David Fay Executive Director and CEO of The Bushnell Memorial Hall Corporation, The Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall Hartford, CT |
Other |
| 2005 | Kelly Milukas Professional Facilities Management, Inc., The Palace Theater Waterbury, CT |
Other |
| 2004 | Little Theatre of the Deaf Hartford, CT The Giving Tree |
Artist |
| 2003 | Bushnell Auditorium/Mortenson Hall Hartford, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: Dreams in the Golden Country |
Participant |
| 2003 | Bushnell Auditorium/Mortenson Hall Hartford, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Emperor's New Clothes |
Participant |
| 2003 | Garde Arts Center New London, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Emperor's New Clothes |
Participant |
| 2003 | Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Nightingale |
Participant |
| 2002 | Bushnell Auditorium Hartford, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: A Light in the Storm |
Participant |
| 2002 | Bushnell Auditorium Hartford, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: Harlem |
Participant |
| 2001 | Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2000 | Bushnell Auditorium Hartford, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 2000 | Garde Performing Arts Center New London, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 1999 | Quick Center Fairfield, CT Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
