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Defining Courage's documentary playing in the background in front of David Ono onstage and a choir performing onstage.
Mar 18, 2025 | How It's Made
Defining Courage Through Music and Theater: The Story of America’s Nisei Soldiers
David Ono describes his moving production.
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Defining Courage's documentary playing in the background in front of David Ono onstage and a choir performing onstage.
Mar 18, 2025 | How It's Made
Defining Courage Through Music and Theater: The Story of America’s Nisei Soldiers
Two actors of "The Great Yes, The Great No" wearing dresses onstage, covering their faces with large black-and-white masks with images of women.
Jan 30, 2025 | Illuminations
The Spasms of History: Inside William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
William Kentridge, an older man wearing a white dress shirt and glasses, sits at a table against a gray background and gestures with his hands.
Apr 16, 2024 | How It's Made
The Making of William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
Taylor Mac and Matt Rays Bark of Millions
Feb 8, 2024 | How It's Made
Bark of Millions: Fantasy and Mystery, Rooted in Queerness
May 12, 2023 | Artist Spotlights
A Fond Farewell to the 2022–23 Season
Feb 17, 2023 | How It's Made
William Kentridge’s SIBYL: The Reassurance of Uncertainty
Kinetech Arts Technology and Creative Expression
Oct 25, 2022 | Illuminations
“Human and Machine”: Technology and Creative Expression
Gentrification Storytelling panel discussion in Zellerbach Hall
May 5, 2022 | Illuminations
Gentrification Storytelling: A Panel Discussion
Apr 27, 2021 | Artist Spotlights
Artist Conversation with Renée Fleming
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