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The Arts

For several years, I had the opportunity to work directly with acclaimed producers/ directors Michael Stevens and George Stevens Jr., to document behind the scenes of the Kennedy Center Honors.

A man plays a piano, framed by a microphone stand
Herbie Hancock Tribute Band Rehearsing
A piece of music is clearly visible in the foreground, with a band in soft-focus, rehearsing in the background
Herbie Hancock Tribute Band RehearsingAnna Kendrick Dance Rehearsal
Anna Kendrick and another woman sing and dance while holding cabaret-style hats
Anna Kendrick Dance Rehearsal
A close-up of Anna Kendrick singing
Anna Kendrick Dance Rehearsal
A dancer stands on one leg, arms up, with his foot pointed towards the camera
Dance Rehearsal
A woman stands on leg and hold up a cabaret-style hat
Cabaret Dance Rehearsal
A woman wearing a cabaret-style hat is lifted in the air by two men wearing similar hats
Cabaret Dance Rehearsal
A close-up of Glenn Close smiling, while viewing something off camera
Actress Glenn Close Watching a Rehearsal
Glen Close stands viewing several monitors backstage
Actress Glenn Close Watching a Performance Backstage
Snoop Dogg dances by himself while holding a wine glass
Rapper and Performer Snoop Dogg Dancing by Himself Backstage
Billy Joel and another man pose for a photo
Singer Billy Joel at a Reception after the Show
Three men on-stage, one holding a video camera, one holding a cord, and one holding an iPad
Production and Cinematography Crew during a Walkthrough
Two men pull a cart holding scaffolding with four lights
Stage Hands Moving Lighting Equipment
A silhouetted woman lunges forward with stage lights behind her
A Dancer Practices Backstage before the Show
An overview of a band equipment on-stage from above
Stage Setup for a Band Performance
A woman looks back from a reflection in a mirror, surrounded by lights, as her hair is done
Hair and Make-up in a Dressing Room
A silhouetted man holds and tunes a guitar while standing behind the main stage doors
A Musician Tunes a Guitar Backstage before the Show
Kathy Bates waves a small fan, while looking off and smiling
Actress Kathy Bates at a Reception after the Show
A close-up of Herbie Hancock smiling
Jazz Pianist Herbie Hancock before the Show
Jane Lynch holding up a hand, while smiling
Actress Jane Lynch during a Pre-Show Meeting
A man stands with an iPad in front of a set with an old-style video camera and an oversized rocking chair
Stage Director Checking a Set
Jane Lynch, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, and Kate McKinnon snapping their fingers and singing
Actresses Jane Lynch, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, and Kate McKinnon Rehearsing Backstage
Jane Lynch, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, and Kate McKinnon snapping their fingers and singing
Actresses Jane Lynch, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, and Kate McKinnon Rehearsing On-Stage
Kate McKinnon sits in an oversized rocking chair while talking with a man in a headset
Kate McKinnon talking to the Stage Director
Jane Lynch smiles and clips her hands above her head
Actress Jane Lynch Thanking the Audience after her Performance
David Letterman wearing a sweatshirt and glasses, holding his arms up and smiling
Television Host David Letterman during a Writing Meeting
Jane Fonda sits at a switchboard holding a telephone receiver in her hand
Actress Jane Fonda Rehearsing a Skit
Misty Copeland balances on one foot with her other leg high in the air
Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland Practicing Backstage
Several sets of feet in ballet shoes
Ballet Dancers getting their Shoes and Feet Ready to Perform
Martin short smiles, from a folding chair, while a boy dances with both arms raised up, in the foreground
Actot and Comedian Martin Short watches a young Tap Dancer Rehearse
A woman sits at a mirror with lights in the foreground, as someone styles her hair
Hair and Make-up in a Dressing Room
Meryl Streep talks to a man, who takes notes, while holding a script in her hand
Actress Meryl Streep Discussing the Script
A close-up of Jennifer Hudson singing into a microphone during a performance
Musician Jennifer Hudson Singing during the Show
Bruce Springsteen plays a guitar with his eyes closed, and cameraman visible behind him
Musician Bruce Springsteen during the Dress Rehearsal
Bruno Mars singing into a microphone during a performance
Musician Bruno Mars Singing during the Show
Usher bows to and shakes hands with a guitar player during a rehearsal
Musician Usher Greets another Musician during a Rehearsal
Usher singing into a microphone during a performance
Musician Usher Singing during the Show
Various movable stage platforms holding musical instruments for different performances
Various Stage Setups for Different Musical Performances
A soldier stands looking off with an American Flat to his side
Stars and Stripes at The Honors
Stephen Colbert looks right at the camera and holds his own phone to snap a picture
Comedian and Television Host Stephen Colbert Snapping a Photo
Usher stands off-stage and dances while watching the performance
Musician Usher Dancing Off-Stage during a Performance
A close-up of Whoopi Goldberg smiling, while watching a performance
Actress Whoopi Goldberg watches a Performance from Off-Stage
A close-up of Steven Spielberg smiling
Acclaimed Film Director Steven Spielberg
Martin Short and David Letterman smiling and embracing each other on-stage
Comedians and Personalities Martin Short and David Letterman Share a Moment On-Stage
Martin Short smiles and laughs as Michael Stevens embraces him
Kennedy Center Honors Producer Michael Stevens and Actor Martin Short after the Show
Steven Spielberg smile and look off
Acclaimed Film Director Steven Spielberg and Academy Award-Winning Actor Tom Hanks, at an After-Party

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