Sunday, October 3, 2010

The New York City Theatre Study Seminar - 2010






The 2010 New York Theatre Study Seminar

Dates: 3 September 2010 – 17 September 2010.

Convenor: Charlie, with assistance from Abbie.

Delegates:
Alwyne, Barry, Di, Dianna, Elaine, Fran, Helen, Jan, Jenny, Loloma, Margaret, Margaret, Margaret, Marjorie, Robin, Trish.

Minutes Secretary: Robin.  
 (NOTE:  Minutes Secretary takes sole responsibility for all spelling mistakes, photographs and opinions.)

Agenda for the seminar was to investigate the current state of indoors New York, examples being theatre, jazz venues, art galleries, restaurants, plus the Roosevelt and Vanderbilt mansions.
Outdoor activities included the Brooklyn Bridge, Coney Island and Greenwich Village.
Shopping was an optional extra.

Delegates gathered at the Warwick Hotel, 65 West 54th Street, New York City, New York 10019 USA, being the venue for the next 14 days (breakfast included).
 
INDOORS:  The seminar attended eight live performances, including the opening of the New York City Ballet. (See Note 1 for more details).

The art galleries included the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick’s private collection, MoMa and the Cloisters. (Note 2).

Jazz/cabaret venues included Village Vanguard, Birdland, Café Carlyle and the Canaan Baptist Church choir. (Note 3)

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