Theater director Kenny Leon and children's author and illustrator Sophie Blackall use real life as fodder for their creations. Despite the risks, both are celebrated for making honest works for the masses. Segment 1: Taking Kenny Leon Wherever He Goes Kenny Leon grew up a country boy in Tallahassee. Today, the Tony Award-winning theater director is helping to change the face of Broadway, one story at a time. Segment 2: Drawing the World 'Round Children's author and illustrator Sophie Blackall creates honest stories for curious children the world over. She's learned that stepping into other people's lives requires not just courage, but humility.
Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 701
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ARTICULATE WITH JIM COTTER is an arts magazine series, hosted by award-winning journalist Jim Cotter, that explores the variety, quality and heritage of creativity, while also showing how art speaks to us in our everyday lives.
The fresh and unique stories featured in the 12-part series include: the history of tap dancing as a cross-cultural art form; the work of multimedia artist Sam Durant; the role of improvisation in dance with choreographer Matthew Neenan; and the on-stage work and off-stage educational efforts of French pianist Claire-Marie Le Guay.
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