Final performance of Antigone in Seoul

Lunch in Seoul--no menu, no English and no photos

A visit to the DMZ by LSU Theatre

Opening Ceremonies of the Young Thetre Festival in South Korea

With TV, reporters, policitians, civic officials, academic leaders adn over 1,000 flag waving, chanting, enthusiastic theatre students the 2010 Young Theatre Festival kicked off near the Theatre District in Seoul South Korea.

Theatre Chair Michael Tick gave a speech on behalf of the only U.S. Department of Theatre invited to perform.  Then the cast from Antigone did the opening choreograhic scene of Prof. Tick's punk-rock version of this Greek classic with evocative and exciting choreogrphy by Prof. Molly Buchman.

Backstage of the National Theatre of Korea

Yes, Dr. Tick also knows his way around the drums

A visit to the National Museum of Classic/Traditional Korean Music

As a percussionist, it was interesting to see this permanent exhibition of Korean instruments--as well as documents and manuscripts.

Meeting with Dean P.K. Chun, faculty and students from Kyonggi University

The Dept. of Theatre faculty and I had a wonderful dinner with Dean P.K. Chun, Prof. Sang Sik Nam, Choreographer K Lee and several students from Kyonggi University. The propects of collaboration and exchange are very exciting.

Opening of Young Theatre Festival in Seoul, South Korea

The Young Theatre Festival in Seoul South Korea had a festive opening ceremony on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in an open space near Seoul's vibrant theatre district.

Michael Tick spoke to the audience of over 1,000 and the LSU cast of Antigone did an early scene from the show.

LSU Theatre in South Korea!!! Friday, June 18, 2010

Allyson Presswood--one of 56 LSU University Medalist's

4.0 grade point average. Allyson Presswood, the sole honoree from the College of Music and Dramatic Arts (BA in Music, 2010).

l.r. Provost Astrid Merget, CMDA Dean Laurence Kaptain, Allyson Presswood and Chancellor Michael V. Martin.

LSU Dept. of Theatre to Seoul South Korea

http://www.theatre.lsu.edu/Antigone.html

At LAX waiting for flight that leaves at 1:00 pm on Wed and arrives at 6:00 pm on Thursday!

Nice article on Michael Tick in the BR Advocate

Michael Tick Farewell Article in The Advocate

Photo credit: Patrick Dennis, The Advocate

The Dean in Mexico City

In May I performed with the New York Philharmonic and this weekend (June 4th and 6th, 2010) I'm appearing with Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional (Mexico's National Symphony) in Mexico City. Carlos Miguel Prieto is the music director, and I have also performed with him and the Huntsville Symphony and more recently the Lousiana Philharmonic.  He is having tremendous (and well-desrved) recognition and success: two recent reviews:  Tortonto Symphony and Chicago Symphony.


Why is the Dean of the College of Music and Dramatic Arts out playing with orchestras? There are four answers, all of which are taken from the position description created in 2008 by the faculty of the CMDA in the search (2009) for a new Dean of the CMDA at LSU.


•Provides intellectual and artistic leadership by inspiring faculty, students, staff, donor partners, and professional colleagues.
• Identifies and leverages opportunities that will capture the imaginations of a strategic and broad range of leaders in business, technology, and the performing arts.
• Persuasively communicates the mission and vision of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts to a broad audience of stakeholders.
• Promotes collaborative opportunities internally and externally with the community, local and regional arts organizations.

Laurence Kaptain with Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto in Mexico City after the June 4th, 2010 concert with OSN.