Jennifer McCray Rincon ’80 MFA ’87 Invites Yalies to Theater Panel with Actor Bill Pullman
Jennifer McCray Rincon ’80 MFA ’87 welcomes Yalies and guests to a invitation-only panel with actor Bill Pullman on the topic “Why Does Theater Matter?” This very special event takes place Thursday, August 1st, 4:00 pm, McNichols Building in Denver’s Civic Center Park. Many know Bill from his movie roles, including the President in Independence Day, but he is also a much-respected stage actor with a commitment to the power of theater to bring people together. Admission to the Thursday panel is free, but you must RSVP to Stephanie Grilli: steph@artscribe.net.
Jennifer studied theater at Yale College and School of Drama. An accomplished director and teacher, she founded Visionbox Studio to provide professional actor training in Denver, while also developing new work for production. Directing Pullman at a workshop in the early 80s, Jennifer describes their career-long relationship: “Since our initial work together, we have come together multiple times to create what we have called ‘low friction’ performance work that focuses on the actor, text, and new technologies in design.”
Fresh from Arthur Miller’s All My Sons at London’s Old Vic, Bill is in Denver to perform the play he wrote about “cowboy artist” Charles Russell. Directed by Rincon, Seeking Charlie Russell will be presented on Friday, August 2nd, 4:00 pm, McNichols Building, followed by a talk-back. Attendees have a general admission option ($50) or a VIP ticket that includes a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres ($200). Details, including ticketing, are included on the McNichols website.
