Humanities Forum
Post-show presentations by leading local scholars on the historical and literary context of the plays.
Follow select Sunday matinee performances.
Upcoming 2007-2008 Dates:
She Loves Me
Sunday, June 8
Following the 2pm performance
Guest Speaker: Charlie Alterman
Charlie Alterman (Musical Director) made his Broadway debut as musical director and conductor for Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (where he also understudied the male roles). His additional work on Broadway includes Avenue Q, Legally Blonde, and Brooklyn. Mr. Alterman conducted the national tour of Grease starring Frankie Avalon, which played two engagements at the Wang Theatre. His Off Broadway credits include Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver and Silence! The Musical. His regional work includes the world premieres of Most Wanted (La Jolla Playhouse) and Charles Strouse's You Never Know (Trinity Repertory Company), and eight seasons with the Williamstown Theatre Festival on such shows as Noël Coward's Tonight at 8:30 (directed by Michael Greif), Cabaret and Main (directed by Christopher Ashley), and the acclaimed late night all-star cabaret series hosted by Lewis Black. His concert appearances include shows with Dana Reeve, Billy Porter, Carol Woods, and Ken Page. He is a graduate of Brown University.