Ted Barron, Ph.D | Executive Director, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Ted Barron, Ph.D | Executive Director, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? | The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On (1987)

Kazuo Hara’s intimate yet harrowing portrait of Kenzō Okuzaki pushes the limits of the ethical boundaries between filmmaker and subject. Read More

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? | Reassemblage (1982) & The Ties That Bind (1984)

In this episode, we explore the essayistic techniques used by filmmakers Trinh T. Min-ha and Su Friedrich to reconsider conventional modes... Read More

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? | Far From Poland (1984)

Jill Godmilow sets out to chronicle the 1980s Polish Solidarity movement. When she is denied a visa, she invents a new form of cinema. Read More

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? | Salut les Cubains (1963) & One Way or Another (1974)

In our next episode, we travel to Cuba to discuss a short film from the legendary Agnès Varda and a hybrid feature from the would-be... Read More

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? | Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One (1968)

In this podcast episode, we attempt to unravel William Greaves' ultimate meta-meta-meta documentary, "Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One." Read More

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? | Portrait of Jason (1967)

In episode two, we consider what happens when Shirley Clarke, Carl Lee and the incomparable Jason Holliday meet up at the Chelsea Hotel... Read More

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? | Chronicle of a Summer (1961)

Documentary: Fact or Fiction? examines how nonfiction representation has evolved from early experimentations through the impact of... Read More

Getting Back

At the center, we thrive on connecting people through arts experiences. The primary point of connection between performer and spectator is... Read More

Perseverance

As we entered a full year of pandemic restrictions, faculty and students were challenged to devise new ways of developing and presenting... Read More

To the Class of 2020 …

As we reach the end of the semester, this is typically a time of reflection. While we prepare for commencement ceremonies, we often look... Read More

The Center to Cancel Activities in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19

In response to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center has decided to canceled all activities and events at... Read More

Perspectives from the Executive Director: Making Connections

Executive Director Ted Barron reflects on the year, social infrastructure, and the importance of creating community. Read More
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