Written September 24, 2008
One can assume that those who are heavily involved with the arts were influence by arts education at some point during their lives. Tim Bond, Syracuse Stage's new producing artistic director, is an example of the impact arts can have on a person's life. Bond was exposed to several different art forms as a child, he said.
Encouraged by his parents, Bond submerged himself in the arts while attending Howard University. HE was directing professionally by the time he was 19-years-old.
"Somewhere along the way, I realized that it wasn't just something to do for fun," Bond said, "and that this could be my life's work."
Today Bond continues his career as producing artistic director for both Syracuse Stage and the Syracuse University's Drama Department. He served as artistic director for 11 years at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and held the same position during part of his 13 years career at the Seattle Group Theater.
At Syracuse Stage this fall, he directed "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" which opened the Stage's season.
Bond, who has won national awards for his work, has been making a successful living in the arts for over 20 years. He said anyone can have a wonderful career in the arts, but the key is to "decide to live simply, and living fully and deeply" is enough.
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