Charles Gilbert, Jr.

Charles Gilbert, Jr. is currently the Interim Director at the University of the Arts.^[1] He was also the inspiration behind Stephen Sondheim's musical, Assassins.^[2]

University of the Arts

Following a lengthy and thorough national search, Charles Gilbert was named director of the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts, it was announced by Dean Lawn in May. Gilbert is the school's fourth director since its inception 26 years ago. "This appointment as director of the Brind School follows the unanimous recommendation of the search committee and the support of President Buffington, Provost Nash and me as dean of the College," said Lawn. "This year, Charles has served as Interim Director, a position to which he has brought insight and vision, while executing the daily responsibilities of the office with great aplomb. Charlie has served as head of the Musical Theater Program since its inaugural year in 1990 and has nurtured its growth to a position of national and international prominence. He is currently president of the Musical Theater Educators Alliance, an organization of which he is a founding member."

Gilbert earned a Barrymore nomination for his score to "Gemini the Musical," which premiered at the Prince Music Theater and was produced in the 2007 New York Musical Theater Festival. Other works for the musical stage include "Assassins" (source of the idea for the Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical of the same name), "Watch the Birdie" (Philly Music Theater Works, 2008), "A Tiny Miracle and Realities," and is composing music for Enchantment Theater Company's production of "Harold and the Purple Crayon," scheduled for a national tour in 2009-2010.

Gilbert received two Barrymore nominations for his work as musical director. He was musical theater coordinator for Kevin Smith’s film "Jersey Girl," and has directed and/or music directed productions at the Prince, Arden, People’s Light, PART, Opera Delaware and National Music Theater Network.

"Please join us in congratulating Charlie as he takes on his new duties and challenges as director of the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts," Lawn said. "I know that he can count on our support in building on a sound foundation as he moves the School toward even greater acclaim."

References

1. ^ "School of Theatre Arts". http://www.schoolsfortheatre.com/pastinterviews/charles_gilbert.php. Retrieved 2010-10-20. 
2. ^ "Assassins". sondheim.com. http://www.sondheim.com/shows/assassins/. Retrieved 2010-10-20. 

External links

• Official site
• University of the Arts

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