Alumni Events
JANUARY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013
The Boston Conservatory Alumni Association is coming to New York City! We’re hosting an evening of career advice, dancing, food and drinks. Come meet Joe Machota (M.M. ’95, musical theater) one of our distinguished alumni who have successfully traveled the path of a life in the arts. Hear his story of overcoming the odds and take part in our open discussion format. Make sure to bring your resume, headshot, business cards and ads for upcoming productions. Then get ready to dance with Michelle Chasse (B.F.A. ’92, dance) one of our accomplished and beloved faculty/resident choreographers at the Conservatory. Then we’ll end the evening enjoying drinks and appetizers at Stitch.
Career Workshop with Joe Machota ‘95 at 5 p.m. Cost: $15
Pearl Studios, 519 Eighth Ave, 12 Floor (between 35 & 36), Studio B
Joe Machota (M.M. ’95, musical theater) is currently working as an agent at Creative Artists Agency in New York City. After earning his master's degree, Machota began a successful career in musical theatre including the roles of understudy Michael Crawford in the MGM Grand production, "EFX," in Las Vegas, played the role of Joseph in a touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starred in the lead role of Rent in the first national tour of the musical, Footloose, and originated the role of "Sky" in the Broadway production of Mamma Mia.
While singing and dancing through Mamma Mia on Broadway each night, Machota interned at a friend's talent agency during the day. After 10 years of starring in Vegas productions, national touring company musicals and Broadway hits, Machota turned away from the spotlight to begin a new career as a talent agent. He believes that understanding the business side of musical theater is how he has continued to work; feeling his strengths are networking and people skills.
In 2010 and 2011, he was included in the list of Broadway's 50 Most Powerful People on BroadwaySpotted and was also named to Out magazine's 2010 "Out 100" list of influential LGBT members. Machota’s roster of clients includes film/theater crossover savants Zachary Quinto, Matthew Morrison, Jane Fonda and Scarlett Johansson.
Dance with Michelle Chasse (B.F.A. ‘92, dance) at 6 p.m. Cost: $15
Pearl Studios, 519 Eighth Ave, 12 Floor (between 35th & 36th), Studio B
Michelle Chassé (B.F.A. '92, dance) was principal dancer with Portland Ballet, Ballet New England and other local companies. She trained at the Boston Ballet School, studied privately with Maestro Vincenzo Celli and was on scholarship at the School of American Ballet in New York City.
Chassé has performed as a guest artist with Franklin Performing Arts, Granite State Ballet, was a featured ballet dancer in a VH1 video starring Michael Crawford and has been a featured jazz dancer and model for numerous television commercials and industrials. She has performed openings for Gregory Hines and Harry Connick Jr. Chassé's choreography has been seen in Boston Conservatory musical theater productions, including Side Show (New England premiere), Anyone Can Whistle, Street Scene, Crazy For You, Wild Party, West Side Story and Rent. She served as associate choreographer for The Boston Conservatory’s production of Chicago, and as principal choreographer for the world premieres of Andrei Petrov’s The Captain’s Daughter and Joe Jackson’s Heaven and Hell, as well as The Boston Conservatory’s critically acclaimed production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide.
Chassé currently serves as dance instructor, resident choreographer, musical theater dance coordinator and director of the Musical Theater Dance Intensive, a new Extension Program launched in the summer of 2011 at The Boston Conservatory.
Reception at Stitch Restaurant 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Appetizers provided. Cash Bar.
247 West 37th Street New York, NY 10018
You can attend one, two or all three programs. Want to attend both workshops? Pay only $20! Please RSVP to Tracy E. Smith, Director of Alumni & Parent Relations at tsmith@bostonconservatory.edu or (617) 912-9193 by Tuesday, January 29, 2013 with what workshops you will be attending. Payments can be made in person or on our secure payment website at https://www.sagepayments.net/sagenonprofit/shopping_cart/forms/donate.asp?M_id=587370339501
Online Payment Instructions:
- Choose “OTHER” under the designation field.
- Indicate which workshops you will be attending in the notes field.
Questions? Feel free to contact Tracy E. Smith at tsmith@bostonconservatory.edu or (617) 912-9193.
FEBRUARY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013
Parent & Alumni Wine Tasting Reception
6:30 p.m. Reception (location to be announced)
8 p.m. Dance Performance of Winter. Dance!
The Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway St. (Directions)
Cost: $30 (includes reception and performance ticket)
Come mingle with current parents and alumni of The Boston Conservatory while enjoying a variety of red and white wines with complementary hors d'oeuvres followed by the Dance Department's production of Winter. Dance!
Winter. Dance! features Ezekiel's Wheel by jazz dance choreographer Danny Buraczeski and Light Rain by Gerald Arpino, which was a signature work of the Joffrey Ballet for many years. Also showcasing two new works by West Coast artist Robert Moses and faculty member Diane Arvanites.
Payments may be made on our secure online payment system. Please choose the "Other" designation and put "Wine Tasting Event" in the notes field.
RSVP BY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013 to Tracy E. Smith, Director of Alumni & Parent Relations at tsmith@bostonconservatory.edu or (617) 912-9193.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Reception
8 p.m. Reception
Cost: Free
World Trade Center (Back Bay Room)
You are invited to attend a reception for Music Education students and alumni as part of the Massachusets Music Educators Association Conference. Come mingle with current students, alumni and faculty of The Boston Conservatory.
RSVP BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013 to Tracy E. Smith, Director of Alumni & Parent Relations at tsmith@bostonconservatory.edu or (617) 912-9193.
