Phillip Sprayberry
About.
Educator. Presentations.
Presentations
Career Paths for William Paterson University Music Majors [Sessions I and II]
• William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ (2018)
Panel moderator of William Paterson University voice faculty for department-wide
extracurricular professional development
Book Presentation/Reading Event for
All I Ever Needed Was the Music: A Biography of Edward Kleban, Lyricist of “A Chorus Line”
• Cloverdale Playhouse, Montgomery, AL (2017)
• The Princeton Club, New York, NY (2016)
• Shetler Penthouse, New York, NY (2016)
A collection of readings, stories and songs to introduce and promote the book. Developed by Phillip Sprayberry,
and presented with Linda Kline (who lived with Kleban the last ten years of his life), a vocalist, and an accompanist.
Sesame Street Workshop
• William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ (2009)
A workshop for regional teachers on how the groundbreaking children’s television show can be
used effectively as a teaching tool. Three original Sesame Street cast members participated.
Developed and executed by Phillip Sprayberry and Janis Strasser, EdD.
The Sagacious Stephen Sondheim
• William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ (2008)
A two-day symposium attended by participants from 17 states, Canada and Australia culminating with a presentation by Sondheim at the University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series. Developed and executed by Phillip Sprayberry and convened by Phillip Sprayberry and Diane Nottle (formerly of The New York Times)
Analyze THIS! Understanding a Character’s Underlying Motivations
• Southeastern Theatre Conference, Chattanooga, TN (2008)
Presented with Paula Danzinger, PhD, Maurice Moran, and Angela Dickson
The Sagacious Stephen Sondheim
• William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ (2008)
A two-day symposium attended by participants from 17 states, Canada and Australia culminating with a presentation by Sondheim at the University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series. Developed and executed by Phillip Sprayberry and convened by Phillip Sprayberry and Diane Nottle (formerly of The New York Times)
Analyze THIS! Understanding a Character’s Underlying Motivations
• Southeastern Theatre Conference, Chattanooga, TN (2008)
Presented with Paula Danzinger, PhD, Maurice Moran, and Angela Dickson
The Sagacious Stephen Sondheim
• William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ (2008)
A two-day symposium attended by participants from 17 states, Canada and Australia culminating with a presentation by Sondheim at the University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series. Developed and executed by Phillip Sprayberry and convened by Phillip Sprayberry and Diane Nottle (formerly of The New York Times)
Analyze THAT! Developing a Character’s Underlying Motivations
• Southeastern Theatre Conference, Atlanta, GA (2007)
Presented with Paula Danzinger, PhD
From Berkshire to Broadway: A Case Study of a Unique Production of “Sweeney Todd”
• University of London, Goldsmiths College, London, UK (2005)
Stephen Sondheim: collaborator and auteur symposium
Bigger Isn’t Better: Discovering Chamber Musicals
• International Network of Schools for the Advancement of Arts Education, Pittsburg, PA (2005)
Audition Preparation
• World Voice Day, St. James Academy, Montgomery, AL (2005)
• East Central Theatre Conference, Philadelphia, PA (2002)
Public Relations: The Game, the Campaign
• International Network of Performing and Visual Arts Schools
• Las Vegas, NV (1997) and Louisville, KY (1996)
• Southeastern Theatre Conference, Greensboro, NC (1999)
Media Savvy
• International Network of Performing and Visual Arts Schools, Niagara-on-the-Lake, (2002)
You Want to Study Music and Theatre Where?
• International Network of Performing and Visual Arts Schools, Niagara-on-the-Lake (2002)
Résumé and Headshot Preparation
• Miami’s New World School of the Arts, NYC (2002)
• BTW Creative and Performing Arts Center, Montgomery, AL, (repeated)
• International Network of Performing and Visual Arts Schools, New Orleans, LA (2001)
A Stream in the Desert: A case for Increased Media Coverage of the Arts
New Jersey Working Press Association, Paramus, NJ (2002)
The Music of the ‘50s (Theatre-in-the-Mind preview for Forever Plaid)
• Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery, AL (2000)
Presented with Randy Foster