Careers in the Performing Arts: “Radio City Christmas Spectacular”

Date: Tue, December 09, 2008

Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Audience: High School and Middle School

Guest #1: A Radio City Rockette

Guest #2: The Company Manager

Guest #3: "Behind the Scenes" Production/Technical Staff

About this program:
During this video conference, the company manager, the production/technical staff, and a Rockette will discuss their respective careers on and behind the stage. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the world famous Radio City Rockettes has been seen by more than 65 million people in cities across the nation over the past 75 years. Featuring several live animals, 12 scenes, 18 Rockettes, hundreds of kicks and more than 250 costumes, careful coordination and precision timing are integral to this magical, memorable performance. Your students will learn what it takes to stage this grand holiday tradition, which is sometimes performed as many as four times in one day!

To participate:
Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech Ohio IP Networks Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or by December 4th. A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy of the p.o. to 216-916-6361.