Author: Mollie Siu-Chong

Stefon Harris

Who is Stefon Harris?

Stefon Harris's passionate artistry and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. Heralded as "one of the most important artists in jazz" (The Los Angeles Times), he has been named a recipient of the 2018...

Designing “Kinky Boots”

In a show called Kinky Boots, “you’ve gotta get the boots right,” says Gregg Barnes, costume and footwear designer for the Tony Award-winning musical. The show, based on a real story and independent film about a failing English shoe factory...

Who are Rodgers & Hammerstein?

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, authors of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway, hold one of the most successful legacies in American musical theater history. Together, they created 11 musicals and received 35 Tony Awards, 15 Academy Awards, two...

How Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” came to be

Although Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella premiered on Broadway for the very first time in 2013, this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has found success on the small screen and in productions around the world for the last 50 years. Rodgers +...

Intern Profile: Becky Bruni

Hi! My name is Becky and I’m a senior at Purdue. I’m majoring in Art History with a minor in Classical Studies. I love playing with my dogs and cats, reading, and visiting museums. How long have you worked with...

Intern Profile: Colin Pool

Hello, My name is Colin Pool and I am a senior studying Marketing and Management at Purdue! I enjoy hanging out with friends, singing, dancing, and playing any instrument I can afford. When I’m not enjoying the company of my...

Intern Profile: Dannah Williams

Hey everyone, my name is Dannah! How long have you been working at Convocations? I joined the Convos team this August and have felt welcomed since I walked through the door; everyone has been so friendly and warm. What has...

Intern Profiles: Esmeralda Martinez-Perales

Hello! I’m Esmeralda. I am a senior at Purdue studying Acting and Theatre. How long have you worked with Convocations? I recently joined Convos this August and it has been a unique and fun experience from the start. What is...

Intern Profile: Tressa Janes

*waves* Hi! My name is Tressa and I am a senior at Purdue studying Visual Communications Design and Art History. What do you do when you're not at work? I love baking layered cakes, meeting up with people for coffee,...

A “Kinky Boots” Q&A with Cyndi Lauper

Q – Is it true that Rodgers and Hammerstein were your initial influences? CL – Yeah. Them, and Leonard Bernstein and Peter in the Wolf and Debussy and Tchaikovsky and things that my mother played. And a lot of opera!...

Intern Profiles: Sami Ayres

Hi there! I’m Sami, and I’m a senior studying Hospitality and Tourism Management. How long have you worked with Convocations? I’ve been with Convos since 2015, and have loved my time as a Digital Marketing Intern. Working at Convos has...

Flor de Toloache

Latin Grammy winner Flor de Toloache make New York City history as its’ First and Only All-Women Mariachi Group. Founded in 2008, Flor de Toloache is lead by singers Mireya I. Ramos & Shae Fiol. Reminiscent of the early days...