About this Episode:

With one of Austin Prep’s most cherished #Christmas traditions, The #Nutcracker, coming to the Collins Center on December 15 and 16, Austin Prep’s Senior Director of Communications, Tyler Fleming, is joined by Marla Pascucci-Byrne P’30, Art and Design Department Chair, as they discuss the origins of the show at Austin Prep, the importance of the show to the school community, how preparations have gone this fall, and more.

Guest: Marla Pascucci-Byrne, Art and Design Department Chair

Host: Tyler Fleming, Senior Director of Communications

Produced: PJ Malafronte, Special Projects Manager

Co-Produced: Nina Bramante, Assistant Director of Communications

Chapters:

0:00 – Intro

0:46 – Welcome

1:59 – Christmas Traditions

2:59 – How did #thenutcracker start at Austin Prep?

4:57 – The evolution of the show

7:50 – Taking the show on the road

10:37 – This year’s show

13:24 – Middle School and Upper School working together

16:16 – Including everyone in the show

18:14 – The Austin Prep interpretation of The Nutcracker

20:40 – What prospective families should know about dance at AP

23:02 – Ms. P’s tenure at Austin Prep

25:58 – Favorite part of the show?

27:25 – What was your favorite show?

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About the Podcast:

Welcome to The Restless Journey Podcast! Austin Prep’s official podcast provides a closer look at the people, programs, and initiatives that exemplify our core values, and we look forward to periodically welcoming members of the Austin Prep community to share their insights on a wide range of topics, reflecting on who we are today and where we are heading tomorrow.

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