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WETA Arts April 2024

Felicia Curry chats with Simon Godwin, artistic director of D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company. Also, meet Estela Vélez de Paredez, a veterans law judge by day and flamenco dancer by night. And, go behind the scenes for a day in the life of a D.C.-area performer, as WETA Arts host Felicia Curry prepares for a cabaret performance in Alexandria, VA.

WETA Arts April 2024

28m 52s

Felicia Curry chats with Simon Godwin, artistic director of D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company. Also, meet Estela Vélez de Paredez, a veterans law judge by day and flamenco dancer by night. And, go behind the scenes for a day in the life of a D.C.-area performer, as WETA Arts host Felicia Curry prepares for a cabaret performance in Alexandria, VA.

Felicia Curry and Simon Godwin

Simon Godwin

Simon Godwin, the Artistic Director of DC’s Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC)’s critically-acclaimed Macbeth, starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, in DC from April 9th to May 5th.  Starting May 21st STC hosts Matchbox Magic Flute, based on the Mozart opera, a Mary Zimmerman-directed work from Chicago’s Goodman Theater.  Watch for STC’s fall season announcements and summer acting camp information.

Felicia Curry

A Day in the Life of WETA ARTS’ own Felicia Curry

WETA Arts’ host, Felicia Curry hosts the Helen Hayes Awards, Washington’s celebration of theater and performing arts, at The Anthem on May 20th. And, catch Curry at Signature Theatre’s Broadway in The Park at Wolf Trap on June 29th. Follow her on Instagram @thefeliciacurry.

flamenco dancer

Furia Flamenca

If Estela Vélez de Paredez has inspired you to try flamenco, sign up for one of her upcoming flamenco dance classes! If watching is more your thing, catch Furia Flamenca’s upcoming performance on April 27th at Atlas Performing Arts Center entitled Recordando La Alhambra

Previews + Extras

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    Preview: WETA Arts April 2024

    S11 E7 - 30s

    Felicia Curry chats with Simon Godwin, artistic director of D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre Company. Also, meet Estela Vélez de Paredez, a veterans law judge by day and flamenco dancer by night. And, go behind the scenes for a day in the life of a D.C.-area performer, as WETA Arts host Felicia Curry prepares for a cabaret performance in Alexandria, VA.

  • A Day in the Life of Stage Performer Felicia Curry: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Day in the Life of Stage Performer Felicia Curry

    S11 E7 - 11m 27s

    Go behind the scenes for a day in the life of a D.C.-area performer, as WETA Arts host Felicia Curry prepares for a cabaret performance in Alexandria, VA, "Beyond the Lights: Discovering Sammy Davis, Jr." Leading up to the show, Felicia rehearses alongside her friend Aaron Reeder. She also looks back on how she got started in theater, from her early days in New Jersey to her career in Washington.

  • Judge Estela Vélez de Paredez Found Her Calling in Flamenco Dance: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Judge Estela Vélez de Paredez Found Her Calling in Flamenco Dance

    S11 E7 - 6m 48s

    Felicia Curry sits down with Estela Vélez de Paredez, a veterans law judge who is also the artistic director of Furia Flamenca Dance Company. In the interview, they explore Vélez de Paredez's personal journey and the origins and essence of flamenco, a mesmerizing music and dance form that originated in southern Spain and now enchants audiences worldwide.

  • Go Behind the Scenes at Shakespeare Theatre Company with Artistic Director Simon Godwin: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Go Behind the Scenes at Shakespeare Theatre Company with Artistic Director Simon Godwin

    S11 E7 - 8m 55s

    Felicia Curry sits down with Artistic Director Simon Godwin for an exclusive look at the renowned Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). From its humble beginnings at the Folger Shakespeare Library to its current status as a cornerstone of American theater, STC has captured the imagination of audiences with its innovative productions of Shakespearean classics.

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