37. Symphony Orchestra with Theatrical Touches - Ingrid Keller, executive director

Ingrid Keller is the executive director of the Western Piedmont Symphony Orchestra.  Prior to this, she grew up acting in theatre, playing roles such as Eponine in Les Misérables, Vivienne in Legally Blonde, and Snoopy in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.  She studied in London, and has lived in Seoul.  Her theatrical background and diverse experience with culture has influenced her programming for the WPSO, including audience-immersion events inspired by recent Broadway plays such as The Legacy Gala and the Downton Abbey Experience.  She also represents many performing arts group in talking about how the orchestra has remained functional through the pandemic.  Although she is not an active pit player, she has pit experience at probably the youngest age of any previous guest.

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