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.

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.

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.

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.