September 2018 Events Wrap-Up

Monday, Sep 24, 2018

Tisch Special Programs kicked off the fall semester with events highlighting three of our spring study abroad programs.

Here’s a recap in case you missed them:

Kevin Kuhlke Speaks About Stanislavski, Brecht, and Beyond

Kevin Kuhlke Speaks About Stanislavski, Brecht, and Beyond
Photo by Mariangela Lardaro

On Tuesday, September 11, Arts Professor Kevin Kuhlke spoke about Stanislavski, Brecht and Beyond: An Integrated Approach to Actor Training in Berlin. Alumnae Molly Johnson and Maria-Luiza Muller joined Kevin and shared what it was like to train in Berlin.

Maria-Luiza Muller, Kevin Kuhlke, and Molly Johnson

Maria-Luiza Muller, Kevin Kuhlke, and Molly Johnson
Photo by Mariangela Lardaro

Students who participate in this program not only receive primary training with world-class actors, they are also a part of the FIND Festival at the internationally-renowned Berlin Schaubühne and attend plenty of live theatre. At the end of the semester, they stage a final presentation of the devised works they’ve created in the Brechtian tradition.

Rick Litvin Talks About 35mm Visual Storytelling at FAMU

Rick Litvin Talks About 35mm Visual Storytelling at FAMU
Photo by MaryAnn Talavera

We hosted the first in our #TISCHTRAVELS Film Series on September 13. This series of screenings highlights student work created in our international film production programs. Our first screening was a showcase of films from 35mm Visual Storytelling at FAMU in Prague.

Associate Arts Professor Rick Litvin talked to students about the sync-sound film projects they work on and the rare opportunity to shoot 35mm film. Working with celluloid was discontinued at Tisch in 2003, so this program gives undergraduate Film & Television majors the opportunity to use filmstock instead of shooting in digital.

Anneliese Lee-Reid, Mateo Obrador, and Federico Penella

Anneliese Lee-Reid, Mateo Obrador, and Federico Penella
Photo by MaryAnn Talavera

Program alumni Anneliese Lee-Reid, Mateo Obrador, and Federico Penella were part of our panel for the Q & A.

Alice Elliott and program alumni writing down their top 10 reasons to go to Havana

Alice Elliott and program alumni writing down their top 10 reasons to go to Havana
Photo by MaryAnn Talavera

We continued the #TISCHTRAVELS Film Series on Monday, September 17, this time highlighting Documentary Video Production in Havana. Distinguished Teacher Alice Elliott gave the introduction, citing the top 10 reasons students should study abroad in Havana. Program alumni Dominique Cruz, Kyle Goings, Ryan Lee, and Ilona Szekeres joined Alice in a discussion and Q & A session.

Alice Elliott with Kyle Goings, Dominique Cruz, and Ilona Szekeres

Alice Elliott with Kyle Goings, Dominique Cruz, and Ilona Szekeres
Photo by MaryAnn Talavera

The alumni spoke about how they met their documentary subjects, the logistics of filming in Cuba, and how the location influenced their films.

More events are coming up!

Monday, October 1, we will be hosting an information session with Geoff Bullen, associate director from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, about the Shakespeare in Performance at RADA program.

Tuesday, October 16, Jim Calder, head of movement in Tisch Grad Acting, will have an information session and acting workshop about his summer program, Commedia dell’Arte in Florence.

Read more and RSVP on our Events page.

Contact Tisch Special Programs if you have any questions or want more information about studying abroad and be sure to visit our admissions calendar! Review all of our study abroad opportunities and eligibility requirements on our website.

We hope to see you at our events!