In this episode of Berklee VoiceCast, Rene Pfister joins Charlie Christenson for a conversation about creating new work, collaboration, and building artistic community. Rene reflects on his work as Artistic Director of the Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative, the growth of original musical theater at Berklee, and the projects he is developing both locally and internationally. They also talk about what happens when students are given the opportunity to create together and bring their own ideas and stories into the work.
CREDITS
Produced and hosted by Charlie Christenson
Music by Charlie Christenson and Aubrey Johnson, “Berklee Voice Ex. 1”
GUEST BIO
Rene Pfister is the Artistic Director of the Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative (BTAC), and has played a central role in building and expanding original musical theater performances at Berklee. Working with the Performance Division, he helped found BTAC in 2014 and continues to lead its artistic programming, curriculum development, and long-term growth. Beyond Berklee, Pfister is a performer, director, composer, pianist, and educator who has worked internationally sharing his theater for young audiences and one person cabaret shows. Across his teaching and artistic work, he focuses on collaboration, community, and helping artists develop and share their own stories.
LINKS
Berklee College of Music
Berklee Voice Department: Web | Instagram
Charlie Christenson: Site | Berklee
Rene Pfister: Site | Berklee | Instagram | Spotify
FURTHER READING
Directing in Musical Theatre by Joe Deer
Acting in Musical Theatre by Joe Deer
Audition by Michael Shurtleff