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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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