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Chief Artistic Officer of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) Shanta Thake talks about programming at the intersection of art that speaks to the needs of New York City at this pivotal moment, including bringing blood drives, food donations and health and wellness programs to the Lincoln Center’s campus—with live musical accompaniment. She also discusses the Summer for the City festival with its 300 plus free  or “pay what you will” ticketed events from a Second Line to Mozart’s Requiem, from social dancing to an orchestral tribute to Biggie Smalls. We also talk about the complex scope of her job, expanding on Lincoln Center’s commitment to diversity and innovation as central to all decisions, and her centering the artists themselves in conversations about ways  for LCPA to move forward. Finally, we discuss the continuing influence of her two decades at The Public Theater with its determination to create theater with staff, actors, and audience as diverse as the people who ride New York’s subways.

Chief Artistic Officer of <a href="https://www.lincolncenter.org/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts</a> (LCPA) Shanta Thake talks about programming at the intersection of art that speaks to the needs of New York City at this pivotal moment, including bringing blood drives, food donations and health and wellness programs to the Lincoln Center’s campus—with live musical accompaniment. She also discusses the <a href="https://summerinthecity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer for the City</a> festival with its 300 plus free  or “pay what you will” ticketed events from a Second Line to Mozart’s Requiem, from social dancing to an orchestral tribute to Biggie Smalls. We also talk about the complex scope of her job, expanding on Lincoln Center’s commitment to diversity and innovation as central to all decisions, and her centering the artists themselves in conversations about ways  for LCPA to move forward. Finally, we discuss the continuing influence of her two decades at <a href="https://publictheater.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Public Theater</a> with its determination to create theater with staff, actors, and audience as diverse as the people who ride New York’s subways.

Lincoln Center's Shanta Thake: Bringing the Arts to NYC Streets

In this week's episode, we speak to Shanta Thake about her educational path and career experiences. We talk about Shanta’s journey from being an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Indiana University Bloomington to becoming the Director of Artistic Programs at The Public Theater, where she would spend the next 10 years developing a strong passion for the field of non-profit arts. Currently, Shanta serves as the Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; the world's largest center for performing arts. Nestled in New York City, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts showcases diverse artists and their talents. From music, theater, dance, film, and so much more the Lincoln Center explores the expression of culture, emotion, and talent through various art forms. With the help of Shanta, the Lincoln Center aims to create a space where the arts are accessible to all. Listen to hear more about Shanta’s courageous move to the big city with a degree in Theater after freshly graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, how valuing your whole self overcomes feelings of imposter syndrome and more about the field of non-profit arts. Enjoy the episode!

In this week's episode, we speak to Shanta Thake about her educational path and career experiences. We talk about Shanta’s journey from being an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Indiana University Bloomington to becoming the Director of Artistic Programs at The Public Theater, where she would spend the next 10 years developing a strong passion for the field of non-profit arts. Currently, Shanta serves as the Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; the world's largest center for performing arts. Nestled in New York City, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts showcases diverse artists and their talents. From music, theater, dance, film, and so much more the Lincoln Center explores the expression of culture, emotion, and talent through various art forms. With the help of Shanta, the Lincoln Center aims to create a space where the arts are accessible to all. Listen to hear more about Shanta’s courageous move to the big city with a degree in Theater after freshly graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, how valuing your whole self overcomes feelings of imposter syndrome and more about the field of non-profit arts. Enjoy the episode!

Showing Up Curious and Passionate with Shanta Thake

Shanta Thake is Senior Director of Artistic Programs at The Public Theater and a Co-Director of globalFEST in New York City.  Shanta shares incredible stories of raising marginalised voices, fostering superstar talent and programming 800 shows a year.

Shanta Thake is Senior Director of Artistic Programs at The Public Theater and a Co-Director of globalFEST in New York City. Shanta shares incredible stories of raising marginalised voices, fostering superstar talent and programming 800 shows a year.