Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 2:24:47 PM

Subject: Making "the right" college decision for arts students -  differences/advantages of BFA & BA degrees. 

(Free online panel discussion at the Hippodrome Theatre, sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore)

Good Afternoon:

If you know a high school student (or parents of these high schools students) interested in pursuing a career in the arts -- please forward so he/she can watch this on line! 

 Presentation Details:

Title: Hippodrome Foundation, Inc. (HFI) presents: Making "the right" college decision - a discussion about differences/advantages of BFA versus a BA degree

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011

 Time: 2:00 PM EDT

Duration: 2:00:00

Link: http://mediasite.umaryland.edu/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=eec531db24ce431292732eff6a13974e1d

 Description: Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore - this panel discussion will review topics that parents, teachers and students have debated for ages…which type of degree (BA vs. BFA) is best for students who strive to pursue a career in the arts? Experts from several colleges will review advantages of each - participating panelists include:

· Judy Bartl, Program Director Theater Arts & Dance, University Minnesota/Guthrie;

· Scot Reese, Head of Theatre Performance Cluster, University of MD College Park;

· Joan See, founder/Artistic Director, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts;

· Tim Vasen, Acting Director of Program in Theater, Princeton University;

· Alan Wade, Professor of Theater, George Washington University.

Click the link above and tune in!

HFI provides free outreach and education programs for our community thanks to support provided by the Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences, the Maryland State Arts Council and private donors like you. To find out more about HFI - go to www.hippodromefoundation.org or call Olive Waxter at 410-727-7787 ext 104.

 Once again, special thanks again to the University of Maryland, Baltimore and to Donald Hicken, Theater Department Head, Baltimore School for the Arts. We hope you enjoy the program.

Barb Wirsing

Education Director

416 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

410-727-7787 ext. 118

hippodromefoundation.org

Deception! Intrigue! Cross-dressing!

No, it’s not a John Waters Film. . . it’s Charley’s Aunt!

Marriotts Ridge High School’s fall production, Charley’s Aunt, runs Thursday, November 17; Friday, November 18; and Saturday, November 19, 2011, at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in advance by contacting Caren Fitzpatrick at caren.fitzpatrick@comcast.net.

First performed in London in 1832, this wild ride of a farce broke all historic records with a run of more than 1400 performances. The show features twists and turns on classic themes of love longed for and thwarted, all tangled up with money troubles and false identities.  Is anyone who you really think he—or SHE—really is?

Featuring a small, seasoned cast and inventive American staging at an Ivy League school, Charley’s Aunt is just as relevant today as it was in its heyday, and will make you howl with laughter –something we could all use a bit more of in this economy. Tickets are a bargain at just $10--reserve yours today!

Make an afternoon of it by joining us for Tea preceding the Sunday Matinee performance. Tickets for the tea are $10 and can be purchased by contacting laVerne_miers-bond@hcpss.org.