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Ethan Stiefel And Gillian Murphy Return To Coach For UNCSA's "The Nutcracker"

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UNCSA's production of The Nutcracker has received rave reviews from critics and audiences since the reimagined production debuted in 2009 under the direction of Ethan Stiefel, former dean of the UNCSA School of Dance.

This year, Ethan and UNCSA alumna Gillian Murphy return to UNCSA as guest artists in residence to provide coaching for The Nutcracker. Ethan also choreographed a new opening for Act II featuring eight “angels.” The Nutcracker will be at the Stevens Center for nine performances from December 12th through the 20th. Ethan Steifel spoke with Triad Arts Executive Producer David Ford back in 2009 while Ethan was Dean of the UNCSA School of Dance.

 

 

Before his arrival in the Triad, David had already established himself as a fixture in the Austin, Texas arts scene as a radio host for Classical 89.5 KMFA. During his tenure there, he produced and hosted hundreds of programs including Mind Your Music, The Basics and T.G.I.F. Thank Goodness, It's Familiar, which each won international awards in the Fine Arts Radio Competition. As a radio journalist with 88.5 WFDD, his features have been recognized by the Associated Press, Public Radio News Directors Inc., Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals, and Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. David has written and produced national stories for NPR, KUSC and CPRN in Los Angeles and conducted interviews for Minnesota Public Radio's Weekend America.
Eddie Garcia is WFDD’s News Director. He is responsible for planning coverage, editing stories, and leading an award-winning news team as it serves the station’s 32-county listening area. He joined WFDD as an audio production intern in 2007 and went on to hold various roles, including producer, Triad Arts Weekend co-host, reporter, and managing editor. When he’s not working, Eddie enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and watching films.

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