Taking the Stage: A Conversation with a Dancer, Musician and Actor
What's it like to perform on stage before an audience? We ask Philadelphia Orchestra's David Kim, Philadelphia Ballet's Ángel Corella, and 1812 Production's Jennifer Childs.
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Jennifer Childs (Mark Garvin), Ángel Corella (Kent G. Becker), David Kim (Pete Checchia)
What’s it like to perform on stage in front of hundreds or thousands of people? We talk with three artists who have mastered their craft about the creative process, stage fright, perfectionism, improvisation and connecting with an audience.
We’re joined by David Kim, violinist and concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Ángel Corella, artistic director of Philadelphia Ballet and Jennifer Childs, actor and co-founder of 1812 Productions.
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