AIDA
Event on 2012-05-19 00:00:00
Drury Lane Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning international hit musical AIDA, Directed and Choreographed by Jeff Award winner Jim Corti (Sweet Charity, Meet Me in St. Louis, Cabaret, and Sugar.) Featuring a dynamic cast led by Stephanie Umoh as “Aida” (“Sarah” in the 2009 Broadway production of Ragtime) and Jared Zirilli as “Radames” (first National Tour of Wicked), AIDA previews March 17, opens March 24 and runs through May 29 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane.
AIDA is a stirring tale of conflicting loyalties and star-crossed lovers inspired by Giuseppe Verdi’s 19th century Italian opera with the same name. The sensational pop-rock score by Elton John and Tim Rice (The Lion King) includes musical influences ranging from African to Middle Eastern to Indian. AIDA made its Broadway Premiere at the Palace Theatre in 2000, where it ran for 1,852 performances and has since been translated into 14 languages and seen around the world. The production won four Tony Awards in 2000, including Best Original Score, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album for Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA: Original Broadway Cast Recording.
Egypt has enslaved Nubia and the great power's prince, Radames, is engaged to be married when Aida, the princess of Nubia, comes to the palace as a slave. Forbidden love blossoms between them and the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. The couple’s devotion ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of peace and prosperity. This mesmerizing tale of the power of love and destiny features stunning choreography by Corti. Musical Director Ben Johnson breathes new life into a score complete with Motown, pop, reggae, gospel and tribal elements. The AIDA set is a brilliant combination of ancient and modern themes, including a massive plexiglass pyramid by New York City-based Set and Projections Designer Jim Dardenne (Radio City Music Hall, 25 world premiere productions.) Dardenne has created serene watercolor projections that evoke timeless images including lush Nile River scenery and breathtaking desert landscapes. Vibrant lighting by Jeff Award winner Jesse Klug transports audiences to the majestic world of ancient Egypt. Costume Designer Melissa Torchia puts a fashion-forward spin on historical pieces to create ethereal costumes and gorgeous natural stone and metal jewelry. The artistic team also includes Sean Kelly (Assistant Director), Monique Haley (Associate Choreographer), Tom Rapley (Associate Choreographer), Cecil Averett (Sound Designer), and Meredith Miller (Props Designer.)
AIDA stars Nicholas Foster as “Pharaoh” (Jeff Award Winner for Actor in a Principal Role-Musical or Revue for Parade, Sweet Charity at Drury Lane Theatre); James Earl Jones II as “Mereb” (Spamalot and Ragtime at Drury Lane Theatre); Donica Lynn as “Nehebka” (Once On This Island at Marriott Theatre); Darren Matthias as “Zoser” (Shakespeare Theatre Company); Erin Mosher as “Amneris” (first National Tour of 101 Dalmatians and Mamma Mia! in Las Vegas); Bruce Young as “Amonasro”; Stephanie Umoh as “Aida” (2009 Broadway production of Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley Rag at the Roundabout Theatre Company); and Jared Zirilli as “Radames” (first National Tour of Wicked, Equity Regional Premiere of Rent, Altar Boyz Premiere in Washington, D.C.) The production also features Melanie Brezill, Karen Burthwright, Stephane Duret, Michael Glazer, Monique Haley, Pia Hamilton, Pegah Kadkhodaian, Jarret Kelly, Adriana Parson, Todd Rhoades, Jaquez A. Sims, Brandon Springman, Eleho Temuru, Grant Thomas, Peter Vandivier, and Natalie Williams.
Jim Corti returns to Drury Lane Theatre after directing last season's Sugar and receiving Jeff nominations for Drury Lane Theatre’s Cabaret and Oh Coward! at Writers' Theatre. He received a 2008 Jeff Award for directing Sweet Charity and a nomination for Meet Me in St. Louis the same year. He also received the Jeff Award for his choreography in Drury Lane Theatre’s Singin' in the Rain and directed and choreographed The Full Monty, the inaugural production at Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place in 2005. For Victory Gardens, Corti directed Lonnie Carter's The Lost Boys of Sudan, Michael Smith's The Snow Queen at The Biograph, and Doug Post's God and Country at The Greenhouse. He has served productions at Steppenwolf, The Second City, Chicago Shakespeare, The Goodman, Marriott Theatre (Jeff Award for his role in Grand Hotel) and Northlight (Jeff Award for directing Blues in the Night). A veteran Broadway actor, he appeared in the New York casts of Ragtime, A Chorus Line and Candide and the national tours of Urinetown, Cabaret and Bob Fosse's Dancin'. At The American Theatre Company, he is choreographing The Original Grease with director PJ Paparelli and author Jim Jacobs. Corti is the newly appointed artistic director of The Paramount Theatre in Aurora, inaugurating its first Broadway subscription series this fall.
The performance schedule for AIDA is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (), Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. () and 8 p.m. (), Fridays at 8:30 p.m. (), Saturdays at 5 p.m. () and 8:30 p.m. () and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. () and 6 p.m. (). Lunch and dinner theater packages range from .75 to depending on the day of the week. Student tickets start as low as and Senior Citizen tickets start as low as for matinees and .75 for a matinee luncheon package. For reservations, call the Drury Lane Theatre box office at 630.530.0111, call TicketMaster at 800.745.3000, or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
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Developing Your Career in Marketing- A Panel Discussion at Rutgers University
Event on 2012-06-14 17:30:00
The American Marketing Association hosts a panel of experts who can provide guidance, advice and counseling no matter where you are in your career.
If you're in transition and looking for your next marketing job; just graduating or entering the field; looking for the best strategy to climb the career ladder- this event focuses on the solutions and tools you need to advance in this challenging industry.
The evening will feature presentations, discussions and an opportunity for you to ask questions of our esteemed panel of experts. You'll get the opportunity to network with friends and colleagues while hearing from some of New Jersey's best and brightest.
Light fare and refreshments will be served from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm when we'll begin the evening's business at hand. The evening's presentations and panel will be moderated by AMA president, Andre Paquin.
Our Panel of Experts
LARRY JACOBS
Rutgers University Assistant Director of Career Services, Professor of Psychology at Rutgers, Montclair State, Middlesex County College
Larry is a motivational speaker who practices what he preaches. Larry was born deaf. Never heard a thing, but never missed a beat. His achievements include carrying the US Olympic Torch for the Atlanta Games, creating the NJ Disability Awareness Conference and the Veteran's Transition Conference, and receiving the Rutgers Human Dignity Award.
In his role as Assistant Director of Career Services at Rutgers, Larry has created and overseen numerous programs to help job seekers. He meets weekly with dozens of students to help them find and reach their career goals; evaluates their resumes, provides interviewing techniques and, encourages them to lead diversified lives.
Larry created Dare 2 Dream, an inspirational, interactive program that provides encouraging career advice. He has presented the program to more than 60,000 people at schools, conferences, companies, and organizations.
Judy Kroll
Executive Outplacement Coach and Senior Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison
Lonnie Williard
Vice President of Marketing at Mediterranean Snack Foods
Lonnie has more than 20 years' experience in consumer packaged goods food marketing. She marketed products for Kraft Foods and Nabisco, from smaller brands such as Egg Beaters and Corn Nuts, to larger brands including Oreo, Ritz, and Chips Ahoy! While living in Sweden, Ms. Williard managed a savory snack portfolio for Kraft International across Nordic countries, including development of multi-country advertising campaigns.
Recently, she has been with entrepreneurial food companies such as Tribeca Oven artisan bread, leveraging consumer insights, and all-natural culinary trends of whole grains and fresh in-store bakery. Now at Mediterranean Snacks, a rapidly growing company focused on nutritious healthier snacking, she leads all marketing efforts, including the launch of a new product line, HummuZ crispz, and managing graphic re-design of their gluten free Baked Lentil Chips, as well as social media and consumer promotions.
Her brand management passions include building brand equity with innovative new product development, creative package design, and in-store shopper marketing programs, with particular focus on advancing better nutrition. Lonnie earned her MBA in Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business, and a BSBA in Management from Bucknell University.
Shen Yeniyurt
Professor of Marketing at Rutgers University
Sengun (Shen) Yeniyurt is a tenured Associate Professor of Marketing and Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Management and Marketing Sciences Department at Rutgers Business School. Professor Yeniyurt serves as the academic coordinator of the undergraduate and graduate Marketing Programs. He studied at Michigan State University, where he earned a PhD in Marketing and International Business. Dr. Yeniyurt is an expert global marketing strategist who specializes in product and brand management as well as supplier relationship management. His work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of International Marketing, International Marketing Review, International Business Review, Journal of Supply Chain Management, and Marketing Letters. Professor Yeniyurt has received numerous awards for his accomplishments in research and teaching. He frequently organizes and teaches in executive training and professional certificate programs. Dr. Yeniyurt has conducted research and provided expert consultation for projects regarding companies such as Bridgestone, BMW, Chrysler, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, and Toyota.
Dr. Michaeline Skiba
Professor of Marketing at Monmouth University
Dr. Skiba is an associate professor in the Leon Hess Business School of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. She teaches in both the Marketing & International Business department (undergraduate program) and the Healthcare Management Concentration (MBA program). In the business sector, she held senior management positions within three Fortune 500 companies where she developed marketing and management programs, pharmaceutical marketing strategy (pre-launch), healthcare symposia and colloquia (for CME and CPE credit), journal supplements, and market research (focus groups and telephone-based interviews). Dr. Skiba earned a BS in education and biological sciences from Loyola University Chicago; a MSIR from Loyola University Chicago; a MEd from Boston College; and an EdD from Columbia University.
Ilise Benun
Owner at Marketing Mentor
Ilise Benun, founder of Marketing Mentor and the Creative Freelancer Conference, is a nationally recognized writer, speaker and consultant to creatives and consultants on marketing and money issues. She is the author of several books including The Art of Self Promotion, The Designer's Guide to Marketing & Pricing, and The Creative Professional's Guide to Money: How to Think About It, How to Talk About It and What to Do About It. She is also the lead author of two blogs (www.marketingmixblog.com and www.creativefreelancerblog.com), and she publishes Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor via email. To get her Quick Tips, go to: www.marketing-mentortips.com
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