Society for the Performing Arts offers a range of public programs often facilitated by the world-class artists SPA brings to Houston. Pre-professionals and families are welcomed to participate in the many opportunities we provide throughout the season.
For questions or to request more information, contact the Education and Community Engagement Department at 713-632-8112 or education@spahouston.org.
Behind The Curtain Lecture Series
The Behind the Curtain Lecture series brings artists from all over the world into intimate settings around Houston to share their artistic practice and inspiration. The series highlights the work of artists and creative directors of groups who will perform as main stage feature SPA productions.
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January 2020
Behind the Curtain with Mark Morris
Join SPA at Houston Ballet for a conversation about choreographic process and collaboration in dance with SPA CEO Meg Booth, Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM, and Mark Morris, Artistic Director of Mark Morris Dance Company.
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Behind the Curtain with Damien Sneed
Join SPA for a dialogue between TSU Music faculty Jason Oby and Damien Sneed (We Shall Overcome creator) about Sneed’s projects in Houston with SPA and HGOco to gain better insight into the composer’s process and passions.
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Behind the Curtain with EMN
Join SPA at Asia Society Texas to learn more about Ensemble Mik Nawooj through a conversation between SPA CEO Meg Booth and the creative minds behind EMN: JooWan Kim, Christopher Nicholas, and MC Sandman.
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