State of the Arts for May 14, 2004
NEA Chairman Dana Gioia will be live in our studio taking calls. Marianne interviews science fiction author Bruce Sterling. Plus, Mindy Ratner talks to the Guthrie Theater's Joe Dowling about the relevance of "The Pirates of Penzance."
Dana Gioia
Dana Gioia has been chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts since February 2003. His biggest initiative, Shakespeare in American Communities, was a year-long tour across the United States bringing the Bard of Avon to small communities. His latest project is Operation Homecoming, which will encourage members of the military and their families to record their stories about the war.
Bruce Sterling
The Zenith Angle is Sterling's most recent thriller where differentiating science fiction and reality becomes difficult. Bruce Sterling, reads some excerpts from his novel and discusses how he believes our nation's security is at risk.
The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan's clever comic opera closes the Guthrie Theater's season. Mindy Ratner talks with Guthrie Artistic Director, Joe Dowling, about why he chose to stage the operetta and why it still has relevance.
Complete interview (12:33s)
Flyte Time leaves for California
Flyte Time, the hit producing Edina-based recording studio run by Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Lewis is relocating to Los Angeles. Harris and Lewis say their business needs to be closer to the heart of the music industry. The Grammy Award winning producers are responsible for more number one hits than anyone except Beatles producer George Martin. Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts reports on how the news is being received in the Twin Cities, and the legacy Harris and Lewis are leaving.
Dominic Papatola Commentary: How about wasting some money on the arts?
