Performing Arts

Employees in the Performing Arts entertain audiences either in live appearances or in recorded or broadcast presentations. The Performing Arts include music, drama, dance, standup comedy, and motion pictures. Workers who support performances behind the scenes—such as screenwriters, composers, choreographers, directors, stagehands, makeup artists, and others—are included in the Performing Arts field.
Eartha Kitt | Carolina Snaps

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Eartha Kitt's journey from a small town in South Carolina to international stardom is a testament to her extraordinary talent and resilience, celebrated annually on Eartha Kitt Day in her home state...
Joanne Woodward
Episode 101

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In this first segment, Joanne Woodward discusses her childhood, growing up in Greenville, her education, and inspirations for wanting to pursue a career in the arts. Woodward, originally from...
Joanne Woodward
Episode 103

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In this final segment, Joanne Woodward discusses her marriage with Paul Newman, and the challenges that come from juggling family life with her acting career.
Joanne Woodward
Episode 102

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Joanne Woodward talks about the early days of her career. Before going to New York, Woodward temporarily worked as a secretary for Albert Quigley. Upon arriving in New York, Woodward first went to...
Part 3
Episode 3

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Lesson three is a continuation of The Magical Theater of Music and will be concerned with the elements which make up a "stage setting"--the style and design of the stage set, its construction and its...
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Episode 1

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This program is Part I in a series coordinated and hosted by Scot Hockman, who served as Education Associate for the Visual and Performing Arts at the SC Department of Education. Joining him on the...
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Episode 3

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This program is Part III in a series coordinated and hosted by Scot Hockman, who served as Education Associate for the Visual and Performing Arts at the SC Department of Education. Joining him on the...
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Episode 2

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This program is Part II in a series coordinated and hosted by Scot Hockman, who served as Education Associate for the Visual and Performing Arts at the SC Department of Education. Joining him on the...