“Hadestown” will go down in history as one of Broadway’s most celebrated productions, but beyond its critical acclaim, it is the show’s diversity that cements the musical’s lasting influence.
Anaïs Mitchell, writer of “Hadestown’s” book, music and lyrics, and director Rachel Chavkin accentuate and deepen each other’s strengths.
Initially a DIY community-theater project in Vermont, Mitchell would develop the show into a studio album and then a touring concert.
“Rachel’s a gifted dramaturge, and she’s not afraid to really roll up her sleeves in the development process of a show.
Chavkin’s contributions helped escort “Hadestown” to Broadway’s pinnacle, where Chavkin was also recognized for excellence.
Little changed in the 15 years between Stone’s article and Chavkin’s win, and so Chavkin used the platform of her acceptance speech to advocate for the hiring of women and people of color in theater: “There are so many women who are ready to go.
When assembling teams for her productions, Chavkin draws from the best and selects the most talented artists.
“I think diversity is inextricable from excellence, and I think all too often people, and in particular the dominant culture tends to frame it as a choice that you have to make between diversity and excellence.
“We are proud of the incredible women who helm this production and the talented and diverse company that brings it to life, but we recognize that there is always more work to do.
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is connected to its ability to trap heat at Earth’s surface.
Carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere, a process referred to as carbon capture, is a potential source of renewable energy.
The first recipient of the scholarship, Riley Seminara, is a sophomore majoring in biochemistry and chemical engineering.
“Riley is an ideal recipient of the inaugural Martin Hudson Scholarship for Carbon Capture and Sustainable Energy given his interests in identifying and developing new homogeneous catalysts for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to generate methanol,” Trovitch said.
Hudson and Riley first met in 2002, in ASU’s Center for Bioenergy and Photosynthesis.
“I’m happy to bring together Riley and Mr. Hudson.