Arts, Humanities & Lifestyle
Theater
Theater:
Award-Winning Immersive Concert Event
Incorporated in 2002, Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time.
Writer & Performer
Writer and performer Jenny Allen has been delighting audiences and readers for many years. “I Got Sick Then I Got Better,” her solo show about being diagnosed and successfully treated for ovarian cancer, opened in New York to rave reviews.
Poet & Actor
The subject of the acclaimed documentary Lemon, Lemon Andersen is taking the world of spoken word by storm with plays such as "ToasT" and "County of Kings."
One-Man Jazz Show
St. Louis Missouri native, saxophonist and playwright, Jeff started the band the Jeff Robinson Trio in 1995 as a bridge between music and theatre. Jeff’s one-man show about jazz legend Charlie “Bird” Parker entitled “Live Bird” has appeared in NYC.
Plays “Nessarose” in Universal’s Wicked Duology, PRWeek’s Communicator of the Year & Inspirational Changemaker
Marissa Bode is a groundbreaking actor and disability advocate who made her feature-film debut as principal character Nessarose in Universal’s Wicked duology, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Host of Open Studio with Jared Bowen
Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen is the Emmy award-winning host of the weekly television series, Open Studio with Jared Bowen, which takes viewers inside the creative process, offering a blend of profiles, performances, and contemporary exhibitions by artists.
Influential Leader & Ambassador for the Deaf and Disabled Communities
An influential leader and ambassador for the Deaf and Disabled communities which make up the largest minority in America, Nyle DiMarco inspires audiences to challenge assumptions, lead with purpose, and pursue their goals—no matter the obstacles.
Scholar, Author & Playwright
Elliot Engel is an award-winning teacher of English and American literature. Featured on PBS for his mini-lecture series on Charles Dickens, his brilliance and humor bring great authors and literature to life.