PROJECT KNOWLEDGE Day 50

Day 50: Faculty and Student Talks at Wichita State University

Our first meeting of the day was with Amy Baker Schwiethale and the wonderful faculty of the Performing Arts Department at Wichita State University. We had a very enlightening conversation about the challenges that arts programming faces at the University level. It was interesting to hear their projections about where the programming will be in the next 10 years as well as their own department's goals for the future. We also discussed the mindset of the younger generation and their attitudes and expectations regarding education. This meeting gave us a lot of great insights that we will take into consideration as we continue defining our holistic technique for artists. Thanks to all the faculty for participating in the discussion! It is incredibly helpful for us to hear the perspective of the educational leaders who are training the future of American Theatre.

We then met with a collection of students in various disciplines (dance, musical theatre, tech). We had a conversation that centered on why they love what they do and what their goals are for the future. It was wonderful to share our experiences with them as well, and to impart some words of advice as they get ready to begin their exciting professional careers!

Thanks, Amy, for organizing such a special couple of days. We gained so many incredible insights during our time in Wichita and we'll miss you!

So off we hopped into our RVs with Junior. It's time for us to head off to our meetings in Denver, Colorado!!!