The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has named producer Jeremiah Downes as the new director of the Junior Cabaret Fellows program, part of the O'Neill's annual Cabaret and Performance Conference in Waterford, Connecticut.
Downes, previously the music director and entertainment manager for the Walnut Street Supper Club, will work alongside Grammy and Emmy winner John McDaniel, who is the artistic director of the conference.
“I’m excited to welcome Jeremiah Downes to the O’Neill family as our new Director of the Junior Fellows program, which flourishes under the canopy of the Cabaret and Performance Conference," said McDaniel in a statement. "While Jeremiah has big shoes to fill, he comes to us as an experienced and enthusiastic professional as well as a fine educator, and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with during his first summer with us!"
“I am overjoyed to join the O’Neill as the Music and Cabaret Director for the Junior Cabaret Fellows Program. This position is an incredible opportunity to guide and inspire the next generation of artists," added Downes, who is also a teacher of musical theatre performance, vocal technique, acting, and song interpretation. "With my background on stage, and off, in classrooms and rehearsal halls around the country, I look forward to crafting an environment where these talented young performers can grow, experiment, and ultimately showcase their unique voices. It’s a privilege to be part of such a respected institution and to help cultivate the artistry of tomorrow’s music and theater-makers.”
"We are thrilled to have Jeremiah join us. His extensive experience is sure to bring a fresh perspective to the program, and I am confident that he will provide quality mentorship to the students and brilliantly highlight their skills through their performances,” stated Tiffani Gavin, executive director of the O'Neill.
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