Andrew Russo: Portrait of an Artist as a Young Public Servant A portrait of an artist as a young public servant, Andrew Russo is a seemingly singular figure in American politics today.

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Dr. Joseph Polisi on Improving the Environment for the Human Spirit As President of The Juilliard School, Dr. Joseph Polisi is a twenty-first century visionary poised at the helm of a world-renowned performing arts institution; he is a fierce proponent of the arts, an author, a teacher, and a performer.

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More Than A Hawke-Eye View: Ethan Hawke on Theater, the NBA and Secrets to His Creative Mojo "If you can channel the best part of you that is bigger than yourself where it’s not about your ego and not about getting ahead, then you can have fun and you aren’t jealous of others. You see other people's talent as another branch of your own. You can keep it rooted in joy...Life is long and there are plenty of opportunities to make mistakes. The point of it all is to learn." -Ethan Hawke

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The Fire Behind The Brand: Firelight Founder Kerry Olson, From Grassroots To Public At seven years old, Kerry Olson was organizing fundraiser fairs in her backyard for humanitarian organizations complete with ring tosses and stuffed animal prizes. Today, she's the vibrant, passionate founder of Firelight Foundation, an organization based in Santa Cruz, California supporting children and communities impacted by HIV/AIDS and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Passion of an Enthusiast, Skill of a Pro: The World Civic Orchestra & Choir Makes Its Carnegie Hall Debut As players all over the globe will readily attest, the lifeblood of a professional orchestral musician does not always flow as freely as the iconic music it stands to serve.

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The Creditors Are Coming: Actor Tom Burke on Blending Method, Technique & Madness "Creditors" award-winning actor, Tom Liam Benedict Burke, is taking American theatre-goers by storm. In a mere 90 minutes, this young artist managed to carve out a performance which will surely be remembered for years to come...

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