On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews performer David Kenny. After attending Saugus High School for two years, his family moved to Texas where he graduated from high school. In this episode David tells us about the different approaches to arts education in California versus Texas, his experiences touring the world with an assembly program, creating an a cappella group and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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8: Episode 8: Kamber Moen
On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews Production Manager, Kamber Moen. After graduating from Valencia High School, she spent nearly ten years working in the Entertainment Department at Six Flags Magic Mountain as a performer and production coordinator before starting work at Universal Studios Hollywood. In this episode Kamber tells us about her experience as a theatre student at Valencia High School, how she helps lead the creative process for new guest experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood, and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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7: Episode 7: PJ Bovee
On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews musician PJ Bovee. After graduating from Saugus High School, PJ began studying jazz guitar performance at San Diego State University. He ultimately made the decision to leave school as he found a successful career playing in the orchestra pit for musical theatre productions. Not only is PJ an accomplished musician, but he is also a published author with his book "Guitar Chord Kick-Start" that helps teach introductory guitar chords. In this episode PJ tells us about the influence that his high school choir director had on his life, what it takes to be a professional musician playing for musicals, and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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6: Episode 6: Brianna Mowry
On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews Sierra Vista Junior High School Choir and Band Director, Brianna Mowry. After graduating from Saugus High School, Brianna earned a Bachelor degree in Music Education from California State University, Northridge. In this episode Brianna tells us about her experience as a choral student at Saugus High School, what her days look like as a music educator, and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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5: Episode 5: Emma Howard
On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews actress Emma Howard. While Emma was attending Rio Norte Junior High School, Emma received the call that she would be part of the original cast of Matilda the Musical opening on Broadway. She made her return to California to attend the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts before being accepted to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. In this episode, Emma shares with us what it is like to be performing at Broadway at such a young age, her experience attending schools dedicated to the performing arts, and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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