On the Road to the White House
It seems famed producer Rocco Landesman (one of the producers of “The Producers“) has been chosen as the next chairman of the NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) by the Obama administration.
Besides chasing Pooh in England, one of the best things I did there was see theatre about three or four times a week. Theatre is so revered in England… It’s a part of who the English are as a people. Seeing so much theatre was better than any schooling could be… and though I was so happy to have the opportunity to get such good seats at such a good price, I was saddened that the arts were not treated the same way in the U.S.
I’m hoping, as I’m sure many are, to not only get the desired funding, but also to get the country realizing (and it starts with Capitol Hill) how important the arts are to our daily lives.
I think we’re on our way there, if amidst all the chaos, the current administration is choosing a chairman to shake things up as many feel Landesman will.
Bravo, Mr. President. Bravo!!!
–Sue
Add comment May 14th, 2009
