From the Dean's Office Richard Roberson

Richard speaks with Dr. Paschal Yao Younge and Dr. Zelma Badu-Younge, a member of the Ghana National Dance Company, Stephany Yamoah, and several Messiah faculty members involved in the presentation of Nukpɔkpɔ Saturday, April 2nd in Parmer Hall at 7:30 pm. Dr. Younge and Dr. Badu-Younge are the founders of Azaguno, a professional company for the presentation of West African music and dance. They will be joined by members of the Ghana National Dance Company, Messiah student percussionists and dancers, as well as the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir.

Erik discusses the upcoming Messiah University Percussion Ensemble concert, the high level of playing the ensemble has achieved, and the unusual format of the performance because of the pandemic.

Ed Cohn and Richard Roberson discuss Messiah Theatre's production of The Birds, a timeless, farcical satire of the state and utopian dreams. The Birds will live-stream Oct. 29 through Nov. 3. arts.messiah.edu

Tim discusses rehearsing and performing during the pandemic, his upcoming performance with the Messiah University Symphony Orchestra, and his work with the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.

A conversation with Damian Savarino, director of Messiah’s Opera Workshop, about the history of the workshop, the awards they have won, and their Opera Pops concert this weekend.

Co-directors Daniel Inouye and Katie Phykitt discuss their production of Antigone, which opened via live-stream on Oct. 1, their approach to the play, and its relevance to our current situation.