The Kennedy Center Activity Report
for
Pennsylvania
for
Pennsylvania
The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.
Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Board
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.
| 2009 | Mr. Warren D. Knowlton Chief Executive Officer, Graham Packaging Company York, PA |
Vice Chairman |
A national advisory board appointed by the President of the United States to serve as "Ambassadors for the Arts" on behalf of The Kennedy Center to their home states and communities and who support the Center's national education and outreach programs.
| 2009 | The Honorable William H. Lamb West Chester, PA |
Member |
| 2009 | Cortright Wetherill, Jr. Devon Hll Motors Devon, PA |
Chairman |
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.
| 2008 | Stephanie Borton Program Director, Art-Reach Philadelphia, PA |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Matthew Bryan Program Manager, Art-Reach Philadelphia, PA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. John Charles Associate House Manager, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Doreen DeRita Front of House Manager, Majestic Theater Gettysburg, PA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. William Patterson President, Audio Description Solutions New Oxford, PA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Andrea S. Taylor, Ph.D. Director of Training, Temple University/CIL Philadelphia, PA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2007 | Ermyn King Boaard Member, VSA arts of Pennsylvania/Amaryllis Theatre State College, PA |
Participant |
| 2007 | Mimi Smith Producing Artistic Director, VSA arts of Pennsylvainia Philadelphia, PA |
Participant |
| 200 | Stephen Smith Literary Manager, VSA arts of Pennsylvania/Amaryllis Theatre Company Philadelphia, PA |
Participant |
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.
| 2007 | Albright College Reading, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Alvernia College Reading, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Clarion University Clarion, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Community College of Allegheny County South Campus West Mifflin, PA |
School |
| 2007 | East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Edinboro, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Lafayette College Easton, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Lafayette College Easton, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Lock Haven University of PA Lock Haven, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Millersville University Millersville, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Penn State University University Park, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA |
School |
| 2007 | University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Villanova University Villanova, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA |
School |
| 2007 | West Chester University West Chester, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Westminster College New Wilmington, PA |
School |
| 2007 | Wilkes Wilkes-Barre, PA |
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.
| 2009 | Ms. Vanessa Thomas Managing Director, Philadanco Philadelphia, PA 2008/2009 Culturally Specific Participants |
Participant |
| 2009 | Mr. Rennie Harris Founder/Executive Director, Rennie Harris Puremovement Philadelphia, PA 2008/2009 Culturally Specific Participants |
Participant |
| 2009 | Ms. Jeri Rayon Executive Director, Rennie Harris Puremovement Philadelphia, PA 2008/2009 Culturally Specific Participants |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Kim Cook Manager, Arts & Culture, Nonprofit Finance Fund Philadelphia, PA Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Vanessa Thomas Managing Director, Philadanco Philadelphia, PA 08-09 Culturally Specific |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. Rennie Harris Founder/Executive Director, Rennie Harris Puremovement Philadelphia, PA 08-09 Culturally Specific |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Jeri Rayon Executive Director, Rennie Harris Puremovement Philadelphia, PA 08-09 Culturally Specific |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Sylvia L. Strobel President/General Manager, PA Public TV Network Hershey, PA Board Member Participants-October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2005 | Rennie Harris Puremovement Philadelphia, PA |
Participant |
| 2004 | Philadanco Philadelphia, PA |
Participant |
| 2003 | Freedom Theatre Philadelphia, PA |
Participant |
| 2002 | PHILADANCO Philadelphia, PA |
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 | Thomas Kelchner Williamsport Area School District Williamsport, PA Distance Learning |
Organization |
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.
| 2006 | Sarah Rostoker Philadelphia, PA |
Student |
| 2006 | Stacey Carter student, Michigan State University Bellefonte, PA Betty Carter Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2004 | Rory Haynes Philadelphia, PA Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency 2004 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Anthony DePaolis Pittsburgh, PA Jazz Ahead 2008 - bass |
Student |
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.
| 2009 | Mr. John S. Broomall Executive Director, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Schwenksville, PA 2009 Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network Member |
Participant |
| 2009 | Dr. Diane Sidener Chair, Pennyslvania Aalliance for Arts Education Philadelphia, PA 2009 Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network Member |
Participant |
| 2009 | Ms. Jennifer Sheridan Treasurer, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Wayne, PA 2009 Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network Member |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. John S. Broomall Executive Director, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Schwenksville, PA |
Participant |
| 2008 | Dr. Diane Sidener Chair, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Schwenksville, PA |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Jennifer Sheridan Treasurer, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Schwenksville, PA |
Participant |
| 2007 | John S. Broomall Executive Director, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Schwenksville, PA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Jennifer Sheridan Treasurer, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Wayne, PA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Dr. Diane Sidener Acting Chair, Pennsylvania Alliance for Arts Education Yardley, PA |
Organization |
A comprehesive management-training program for highly qualified individuals who aspire to manage performing arts institutions and arts service organizations.
| 2007 | Kimberly Gibson Philadelphia, PA |
Participant |
| 2003 | Howard Sid Lucas Philadelphia, PA |
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.
| 2008 | Stephanie Fortunato Edinboro University Edinboro, PA Summer 2008 intern |
Student |
| 2008 | Briana Murray Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Summer 2008 intern |
Student |
| 2008 | Rachel Sherbill Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Summer 2008 intern |
Student |
| 2007 | Rachel Loose Denver, PA |
Participant |
| 2004 | Molly S. Fraust Bethlehem, PA |
Participant |
| 2004 | Willa C. Obel Wyncote, PA |
Participant |
| 2003 | Sara Bentley Munhall, PA Winter/Spring 2003 Devo/Nat'l Advancement intern |
Participant |
| 2002 | Alison Duffy Lafayette Hill, PA Fall 2002 Advertising intern |
Participant |
| 2002 | Ellie Schneider Pittsburgh, PA Fall 2002 NSO - Education intern |
Participant |
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
| 2007 | John Flynn John Flynn, PAFE Prospect Park, PA |
Artist |
| 2007 | Tony Trishka Banjo's Bluegrass Spectacular Tony Trishka Band, PAFE Schuylkill Haven, PA |
Artist |
| 2005 | King of Prussia, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Lester Chambers Jenkentown, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Donald St. Pierre Philadelphia, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Eric Mintel Trio Morrisville, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Fiona Murphy Philadelphia, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Tania Isaac Philadelphia, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Fiona Murphy Philadelphia, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Darby Pack and Lisa Jones Pittsburgh, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Donald St. Pierre Philadelphia, PA |
Artist |
| 2003 | The Hickory Project Schuylkill Haven, PA |
Artist |
| 2002 | Broderick Bethlehem, PA |
Artist |
| 2002 | The Wrigley Sisters Bethlehem, PA |
Artist |
| 2002 | The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA |
School |
| 2002 | Tony Trischka Schuylkill Haven, PA |
Artist |
| 2001 | Michael Formanek Milford, PA |
Artist |
| 2001 | Eric Mintel Quartet Morrisville, PA |
Artist |
| 2001 | Newport Male Voice Choir Roaring Spring, PA |
Artist |
| 2001 | Pure Movement Philadelphia, PA |
Artist |
| 2001 | Marc Smith Pittsburgh, PA |
Artist |
| 2001 | Tony Trischka Band Schuylkill Haven, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Bollo Mah Kissy Meadville, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Cheshire Youth Orchestra West Chester, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Cordelia's Dad Schuylkill Haven, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Dean Magraw Schuylkill Haven, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Eric Mintel Quartet Morrisville, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Robin and Linda Williams Pittsburgh, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Seventh Heaven Wayne, PA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Matthew Vollbrecht Everett, PA |
Artist |
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.
| 2004 | Erica Wareham Littlestown, PA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 1993 | Michael Beers Pittsburgh, PA Selected by competition in State |
Artist |
| 1993 | Rebecca Schlappich Sinking Spring, PA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
A competition designed to encourage and foster the development of high school musicians. The winner performs as a soloist with the NSO.
| 2008 | Benjamin Beilman Philadelphia, PA National Young Artist Division Finalist/Honorable Mention $500 |
Artist |
| 2008 | Stephanie Jeong Philadelphia, PA National Young Artist Division 2nd prize $5,000 |
Artist |
| 2008 | Eunice Keem Pittsburgh, PA National Young Artist Division |
Artist |
| 2008 | Bryan Lee Radnor, PA National Young Artist Division |
Artist |
| 2008 | Hiro Matsuo Philadelphia, PA National Young Artist Division |
Artist |
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.
| 2009 | Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple , PA Partnership Teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Williamsport Area School District , PA Partnership Teams |
Participant |
| 2007 | Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA Team entered program in 1997; 655 teachers participated in 5 workshops in 2002-2003. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Pittsburgh Public Schools Pittsburgh, PA Team entered program in 1997; 655 teachers participated in 5 workshops in 2002-2003. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple Scranton, PA Team entered program in 1993; 337 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2002-2003. 485 teachers participated in 7 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Williamsport Area School District Williamsport, PA Team entered program in 1993; 337 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2002-2003. 485 teachers participated in 7 workshops in 2003-2004. Representative is apart of Crayola Dream Makers program. |
Participant |
PAFE are free programs which include the daily Millennium Stage offerings, the Season-opening Prelude Festival and the annual Fall Open House highlighting the performing arts. During the December Holiday Season special performances are presented celebrating America's diversity.
| 2000 | Actors' Company of Pennsylvania Lancaster, PA |
Organization |
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 | Camerson Cripe Bellefonte, PA Young Artist of Color |
Artist |
| 2002 | Nicholas Hodges Mechanicsville, PA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2001 | Valerie Little New Freedom, PA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2001 | Megan Luck Hershey, PA 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.
| 2007 | Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, The Byham Theatre Pittsburgh, PA |
Organization |
| 2007 | The Majestic Theatre Gettysburg, PA |
Organization |
| 2007 | West Chester University, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall West Chester, PA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Mountain Laurel Center for Performing Arts Bushkill, PA |
Organization |
| 2006 | Charlotte Blake Alston and John Blake, Jr. Lansdowne, PA Fiddln' With Stories |
Artist |
| 2006 | The F.M. Kirby Center The F.M. Kirby Center Wikes-Barre, PA |
Participant |
| 2004 | Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre Bethlehem, PA The Dancing Granny, Tales of African Origin |
Artist |
| 2003 | Enchantment Theatre Company Glenside, PA The Snow Queen |
Artist |
| 2002 | Barry Kornhauser Playwright, Fulton Opera House Lancaster, PA New Visions/New Voices festival participant |
Participant |
| 2001 | Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State University University Park, PA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2001 | Media Theater Media, PA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2001 | Pittsburgh International Children's Festival Pittsburgh, PA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2000 | The Annenberg Center Philadelphia, PA Imagination Celebration on Tour - My Lord What a Morning: The Marian Anderson Story |
Participant |
| 2000 | Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center Johnstown, PA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 1999 | Scranton Cultural Center Scranton, PA Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PACES) |
Participant |
VSA Arts Affiliated Organizations
Creating a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
| 2007 | VSA arts of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA |
Organization |
