POSTPONED to SPRING 2023 - Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His first love and passion is and always will be the stage. “The theatre was my first training ground. It taught me discipline, dedication and appreciation of hard work and values that will stay with me a lifetime. The stage sharpens the creative instrument and encourages you to go deeper inside and try new things,” states Ben. On Broadway, Ben Vereen has starred in Wicked, Fosse, I’m Not Rappaport, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, Grind, Jelly’s Last Jam and A Christmas Carol. His role in Pippin garnered him both the prestigious Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for “Best Actor in a Musical.”
Performance Master Class w/ Ben Vereen – TBD
Selected BFA Acting & Musical Theatre students – open for observation by all School of Music, Theatre, and Dance students, and Park School students.
Clark Theatre: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT w/ Pamela Cooper – TBD
Open to all School of Music, Theatre, and Dance & Park School faculty, staff & students
Clark Theatre: 12:10–1:10 p.m.
A CONVERSATION WITH BEN VEREEN
moderated by Professor Henderson – TBD
Open to entire Ithaca College community and the city of Ithaca theatre community
Clark Theatre: 3:00–4:30 p.m.
