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Contact

PR/press inquiries/photos/etc:
Farrah Malik
Manager of Communications
fmalik@hubbardstreetdance.com

1147 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-850-9744 x136
Fax: 312-455-8240

For media opportunities while HSDC is in your town, contact:
Anne Grove, Company Manager, on site

 

 

Interviews

Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, HS2 Director and Artistic Associate Taryn Kaschock Russell (by phone in advance, in person when in town after 10 a.m., not during class or rehearsal)—artistic choices, repertoire, dancers, future artistic direction, career transition, management style
Executive Director Jason D. Palmquist (by phone)—repertoire, history, administration, arts management
Dancers in company (by phone in advance or in person)—a company member might be native to your area and make a good subject for a profile, or any can talk about learning/rehearsing repertoire
Choreographers (by phone, subject to availability)—repertoire created for or set on the company
Production Manager Gregg Etter—technical aspects, coordinating the tour.

 

Topics

Repertoire on program—premieres, pieces in context of company history
Ongoing company relationships with specific choreographers (Duato, Naharin, etc.)
Profile of a dancer or staff member
The process of putting together a national tour

 

Tools We Can Provide

Electronic images of repertoire
Electronic headshots of dancers and executive staff
DVD of repertoire for internal use only, not for broadcast
Biographies of dancers, executive staff and choreographers
Historical data on company
Broadcast clips—for public relations purposes with TV outlets, not for use on Web
Brief music excerpts for radio spot
Electronic company logos

 

TV / Video Opportunities

During the last 15 minutes of company class on stage (set up 15 minutes prior, shot from house only)
10-15 minutes of performance, shot from aisle in back of house (must arrive 10-15 minutes prior to curtain).

 

Photo Opportunities

One or several pieces during performance, shot from back of house without flash and without motor drive (must arrive 10-15 minutes prior to curtain)

NOTE: All camera crews at either class or performance must be accompanied by a staff member representing the presenter/venue to ensure they remain in the proper location and are not disruptive to audience members.