50 Years, 50 Stories - Washington Performing Arts

50 of our friends and supporters share favorite memories and intriguing insights on the occasion of our 50th anniversary.
Check back often! We will release new video interviews throughout the season.

Irfana Jetha Noorani

VIDEO 34: Published Aug 8, 2017
The deputy director of D.C.’s 11^th Street Bridge Park discusses the Mars Urban Arts Initiative.

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Susan Hepner

VIDEO 40: Published Nov 3, 2017
Susan Hepner reflects on her tenure on the Board of Directors and our organization’s place in the community.

Kathy Brewington

VIDEO 39: Published Nov 3, 2017
Veteran staff member Kathy Brewington recalls working with Patrick Hayes and Doug Wheeler.

Lena Scott

VIDEO 38: Published Nov 3, 2017
Former Board Chair Lena Scott discusses one of our long-time performance and fundraising series.

Nathan Diamond

VIDEO 37: Published Aug 16, 2017
DCPS’s Director of the Arts reflects on the school system’s rich partnership with Washington Performing Arts.

Deborah Rutter

VIDEO 36: Published Aug 8, 2017
The Kennedy Center President discusses the SHIFT Festival and our place in the cultural landscape.

Douglas Rathbun

VIDEO 35: Published Aug 8, 2017
Patron and donor Douglas Rathbun recalls the time he was called upon to assist pianist Jeremy Denk in recital.

Irfana Jetha Noorani

VIDEO 34: Published Aug 8, 2017
The deputy director of D.C.’s 11^th Street Bridge Park discusses the Mars Urban Arts Initiative.

Avery Gagliano

VIDEO 33: Published Jul 24, 2017
The conservatory student shares memories of attending our performances as a child.

Col. Larry H. Lang

VIDEO 32: Published Jul 24, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Band’s conductor discusses the band’s collaborations with Washington Performing Arts.

Maria Saldana

VIDEO 31: Published Jul 24, 2017
The high school arts coordinator discusses the impact of professional musicians interacting with her students.

André Coleman

VIDEO 30: Published Jul 24, 2017
Now a development officer, André Coleman recalls his time as an intern with Washington Performing Arts.

Murray Horwitz

VIDEO 29: Published Jul 24, 2017
Our artist-in-residence recounts the premiere of Wynton Marsalis’s Blues Symphony in 2015.