Artists at Work Speakers Series

Join us on Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 PM for the first conversation in our 2026 Artists at Work Speakers Series! We’re going behind-the-scenes with Jeff Bazemore, senior production manager at Arena Stage.

Artists at Work brings together arts-lovers like you with the diverse professionals who make it happen. Through intimate conversations, our speakers share the expertise, passion, and human stories behind their work – insights that captivate audiences who are passionate about the arts but rarely get this insider access.

To kick off the new year, we're sitting down with JEFF BAZEMORE, national leader in technical theater and senior production manager at Arena Stage, in conversation with our dynamic new series moderator NYLA MARIE MICKEL, college student, talented emerging actor, and Sitar alum. Join us as they explore the fascinating world of designing and building sets, props, lights, sounds, and costumes. Jeff will share his inspiring journey of bringing your favorite performances to life, as well as answer our pressing questions.

This in-person event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited.

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Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training.

The Sitar Leadership Council's Artists at Work Speakers Series brings you behind the scenes of DC's most exciting arts venues. Learn about the inner workings of performing, visual, and digital arts companies through the human stories of local artists and creatives.