University of Rochester Institute for the Performing Arts

This Thursday! June 24th at NOON EST! Amazing opportunity to hear from Barry Meyer '64. Barry was the former chair and CEO for Warner Brothers Entertainment and during his tenure brought forth blockbusters like Harry Potter and The Dark Knight; produced hit television shows like ER, Friends, Big Bang Theory, and Two and a Half Men; and began forming relationships with streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon, which licensed television programs and other content. Meyer will... share his perspective on the evolution of the entertainment industry, its contributions to American culture, his role in public policymaking, and the lessons he has learned over 50 years in Hollywood. Register on the link below!

UR Dance director/faculty member Missy Pfohl Smith has a primary line-up show in Cincy Fringe from now until June 19! Available worldwide, this virtual show was created by a group of multi-disciplinary artists and dancers during the pandemic! Join us for dance, music, poetry, film and nature! Escape from reality and become immersed for 31 minutes of adventure, intimacy and contemplation! https://cincyfringe.com/biodance-at-home/

Final day of ARTs + Change - Activate, Reimagine, Transform, Sunday, June 6! register free: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/Performin/artschangeconf.html

Join us to meet Tamar Greene from the Broadway company of Hamilton at 4:30pm today as part of ARTs + Change as he shares his journey as a Black man in the performing arts! Register Free: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/Performin/artschangeconf.html

The first two days of this conference have been rich and rewarding. Join us today and tomorrow for a session, or many! Free to register and attend.