In the Event Room, Second Floor, Memorial Arts Building

Before seeing A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Nov 21st join us for a special behind-the-scenes talk with Kendall Simpson (Composer, Adaptor). Ms. Simpson will share insights into the creation of this new production. This is a free event for ticket holders of A Christmas Carol. No RSVP required.

Kendall Simpson composes music for theater, dance, film and the concert stage. The majority of his theatrical work has been with the Alliance Theatre, where he has collaborated with renowned directors such as Lynne Meadow, Kimberly Senior, Judith Ivey, Laura Kepley, and many others. His compositions have also been showcased at other theaters, including Baltimore’s Center Stage, Theatrical Outfit, and Theater Emory. An award-winning composer, his music has been honored with three Suzi Bass Awards. Kendall currently serves as music director for the dance department at Emory University, where he works as composer and accompanist. He has written and arranged dance pieces for Emory Dance Company with choreographers Greg Catellier, George Staib and Sarah Hillmer, among many others. Kendall’s work has also been featured on the concert stage, with compositions performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Dekalb Symphony Orchestra and the Vega String Quartet.