Elevate 2023 - Celebrating the Students of the Fine Arts Center
Friday, March 31, 2023
Peace Center Gunter Theatre
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. - Performance Start Time
Featuring:
Student work from the FAC Visual Arts and Architecture Programs
Outstanding Student Performers from the FAC Creative and Performing Arts Studios.
Sponsorships Available
Platinum Sponsorship - $1,000
Includes logo in advertising materials and program
Four free tickets to the event - premium seating section
Gold Sponsorship - $500
Includes logo in program
Two free tickets to the event - premium seating section
Silver Sponsorship - $250
Includes name in program
Please email vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us for more information on sponsorship. Scan the QR code or go to https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_9fa4fdba-3be6-11ec-ba47-026d3237139f&WidgetId=35840 to pay for your sponsorship or to donate to the event. Indicate “Elevate Sponsorship” in the comment section.
This Week's Student Leadership Lesson
LEADERSHIP CONCEPT: THE ONLY LEADERSHIP TEST THAT MATTERS
By Leif Babin
Effective or Ineffective
In the introduction to the book, Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink and I wrote:
The only meaningful measure for a leader is whether the team succeeds or fails. For all the definitions, descriptions, and characterizations of leaders, there are only two that matter: effective and ineffective. Effective leaders lead successful teams that accomplish their mission and win. Ineffective leaders do not.
It doesn’t matter that you are working hard. Are you accomplishing the goal? It doesn’t matter that you explained the “why” to your team. Do they understand, and are they executing? It doesn’t matter that you feel you have a good relationship with your boss. Does the boss listen to you and implement your recommendations? Does the boss give you the support and resources you need to be successful?
Detach and Evaluate
When you detach—from the details of a problem, your emotions, and your ego—you can evaluate the problem with an honest, realistic self-assessment. Are you effective or ineffective? If you’re ineffective, you need to take ownership of the problem and figure out an effective solution. If you’re effective, you should still carefully analyze where you can create efficiencies and become even more effective.
- Echelon Front: The Rundown #20: The Only Leadership Test That Matters
Congratulations - Reedy Reels Film Festival
Current Students:
- Field of Crosses – Directed by Shaw Shurley; Written by Shaw Shurley, Evan Miller and Manny Friedlob; Visual Effects by Ethan Sumner; Music by Caleb Jiva
- Die Konfrontation – Directed by Shaw Shurley, Starring Charlie Ratterree
- Plain Sight – Directed by Meghan Kane, Starring Manny Friedlob
FAC Alumni:
- The Gospel of Ted – Directed and Written by Alex Wroten (former music student), Starring Joe Worthen (former film student).
- Curtain Call – Directed by Prosser Heroman, Produced by Prosser Heroman, Sarah McFeely and Kenelm Winslow, starring Sophie Reynolds, Charlotte Mikula, Shanya Hunn, Chaz Haines (theatre and dance students), and Sarah McFeely
- Death of an Industry – Directed by Sarah McFeely
- What the Fur? – Directed by Prosser Heroman
- Owe Joe – Directed by Caleb Eells
- Malignant – Directed by Ben Hess
We also want to thank Mr. Eric Rogers, FAC Digital Filmmaking Instructor, for his consistently outstanding mentorship of his students.
The Parrini Trio - Live in Concert at the FAC
The concert is free to the public, with the option to give a donation to the Strings Chamber Music. We hope you will join us for an evening of chamber music with this world-class ensemble.
Michael Flynn - Sigal Music Museum
On Thursday, February 9, at 7:30PM, Michael Flynn - FAC class of 1995, pianist, singer, and songwriter - will perform an evening of his latest award-winning songs. And along with his ensemble of violin, acoustic bass and percussion, Michael will be joined by another 1995 FAC alum, Keith Groover. Keith will perform on a remarkable electronic instrument of his own invention, the Glide.
FAC student tickets to the event are discounted to $5. All other attendees pay $20. If you’d like to experience one among the hundreds of long-term FAC success stories, don’t miss this opportunity!
https://sigalmusicmuseum.org/eventbrite-event/michael-flynn-live-at-sigal-music-museum/
A Sudden Spontaneous Event - David Lee Nelson
David Lee Nelson was a Greenville-based actor, writer, comedian and author, who sadly passed away on 9/24/20 after a courageous battle with stage 4 colon cancer. He was a beloved member of the Fine Arts Center Faculty, teaching our Theatre Foundations and Advanced Topics in Theatre courses. His play, "A Sudden Spontaneous Event," will be performed in the Main Stage Theatre at the USC Upstate Performing Arts Center.
February 16, 17 & 18, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. | February 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
*This production contains strong adult language that may not be suitable for children.
Hamlet - Fast and Frenzied
Show Dates - February 9, 10, and 11
For tickets - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/summershakes/r/homepage-ticket-button/
Greer Children's Theatre - The Lion King, Jr.
Come out and support the FAC students who are performing in The Lion King, Jr. at the Greer Children's Theatre.
- Ellie Hambrook - Design and Production
- Jules Higginbotham - Jazz Studies
- Ben Turner - Theatre
- Molly Wareham - Theatre
Show Dates: Feb 24-26 & March 3-5, 2023
Location: The Cannon Centre
204 Cannon Street, Greer, SC, 29651
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