One World. One Idyllwild. The Series

Pamela Jordan
One World. One Idyllwild. The Series

Idyllwild Arts Academy is proud to present "One World. One Idyllwild. The Series: In Conversation with Pamela Jordan". The Series brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the power of art.

  1. 07/19/2024

    Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Maya Osterman-Van Grack, Mirror Image Arts’ Executive Director of Programs

    Maya Osterman-Van Grack is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy and the University of Colorado where she graduated with a focus in applied theater through the Interactive Theatre Project (a theater ensemble utilizing Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to address social justice issues on campus). After graduating from the University of Columbia, Maya became an Assistant Director for the Interactive Theatre Project where she began to learn the art form of facilitation She then created the ACTivism Theatre Ensemble, a company of high school and college students performing an educational outreach/prevention play for the Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Center throughout Colorado. Maya created and toured the one woman show, For Sale - addressing sex trafficking in America throughout the country. She then worked with survivors of sex trafficking and social workers on processing their trauma through the power of theater. She founded Restorative Theater in 2014 at the Dillon Youth Detention Center. She joined Mirror Image Arts (MIA) in 2015 and is now the Executive Director of Programs. Mirror Image Arts’ mission is to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline with a passion and purpose to imagine and create collective liberation for all.  Subscribe at idyllwildarts.org/theseries One World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art. Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela Jordan Please consider making a gift: https://idyllwildarts.org/giving/

    39 min
  2. 07/12/2024

    Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Marisa Hamamoto, Named to People Magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”

    Marisa Hamamoto is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy, and the first professional dancer to be named to People Magazine's “Women Changing the World.” She is a leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of belonging, Marisa has been named LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been featured on "Good Morning America", "NBC Today", amongst other media outlets, and her work tracks over 100 million views across social media. As a sought-after international speaker and performing artist, Marisa has shared the stage with Tim Cook at Apple HQ’s Steve Jobs Theater, and her partners and collaborators include Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Red Bull, adidas, PayPal, among other global forward-thinking brands. Marisa is a stroke survivor, a late-diagnosed Autistic, and a proud fourth-generation Japanese American. She is the founder of Infinite Flow, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs disabled and non-disabled dancers with a mission to create a more inclusive world, one dance at a time.  Subscribe at idyllwildarts.org/theseries One World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art. Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela Jordan Please consider making a gift: https://idyllwildarts.org/giving/

    40 min
  3. 06/10/2024

    Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Estefania Gonzalez, Soloist, Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa Del Carmen

    Tryana, an 18-year-old daydreamer, songwriter, and performing artist, recently graduated from the Idyllwild Arts Academy with the class of 2024. From the age of 8, she's been honing her craft, taking piano lessons and immersing herself in the musical theater community. Her love for diverse genres, including Mexican music, Italian anthologies, pop, and R&B, reflects her boundless creativity. Deeply believing in the power of empathy in art, Tryana sees herself as a storyteller who inspires others to express themselves authentically. Kindness, passion, and the desire to create meaningful narratives are at the core of her identity as an artist and student. Currently, she's collaborating on an EP with LA producer Arturo Alvarez and working on a song for a Mexican Sony film. Tryana's artistic journey has been marked by notable milestones, including opening for REIK at the Cancun bullring in September 2022, where she debuted her single "Cold Eyes." Her artistry extends beyond traditional boundaries, as seen in her collaborations with the Playa del Carmen Symphony Orchestra and her solo performances at the Teatro de la Ciudad in Playa Del Carmen. In May 2023, her second solo concert, "Daydreaming," showcased her talent alongside Playa del Carmen's finest. Not confined to stages, Tryana embarked on a heartwarming tour of California elementary schools, bringing the story of Pinocchio to life in a vibrant and interactive performance. Her portrayal of Wendla in "Spring Awakening" further solidified her ability to captivate audiences with her emotive vocals and profound character understanding. As she anticipates her studies at Idyllwild Arts School in California, Tryana remains dedicated to spreading joy and inspiration through her art. With each performance, she invites audiences to join her on a journey where dreams become reality, and the human spirit soars. Subscribe at idyllwildarts.org/theseries One World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art. Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela Jordan Please consider making a gift: https://idyllwildarts.org/giving/

    23 min

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Idyllwild Arts Academy is proud to present "One World. One Idyllwild. The Series: In Conversation with Pamela Jordan". The Series brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the power of art.

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