This page has been designed by the YAA faculty for students to come to learn more about the world in which we are living in Sophisticated Ladies.
Explore the links below to immerse yourself in the sounds of Duke Ellington & richness of the Harlem Renaissance.
Digital ClassroomS
Welcome to the Digital Classroom of YAA Dramaturg, LEAYNE DEMPSEY.
Feel free to click on the images in the digital classroom that contains interesting links about Ellington and his deep roots right here in Washington, DC.
You can also advance to the next rooms by clicking anywhere in the room to move into the next room!
Welcome to the Digital Dance Studios of:
Director/Choreographer, BAAKARI WILDER
Choreographer, ASHLEIGH KING
Choreographer, KRISTINA FRIEDGEN
IMAGINE MY FRUSTRATION Choreography (Sopranos/Altos)
IMAGINE MY FRUSTRATION Choreography (Tenors/Basses)
Welcome to the Music Room of Music Directors, VICTOR SIMONSON & MARK G. MEADOWS
Check out this awesome playlist to learn more about jazz style as well to be inspired by legendary performances of Ellington’s music!
PRODUCTION MATERIALS
Below are links to materials that you will utilize as a member of our production of SOPHISTICATED LADIES.
Original Broadway Cast Album
Click on the album cover above to listen to the Original Broadway Cast Album of Sophisticated Ladies.
BACKING TRACKS (without Vocals)
Click on the song titles to open the backing tracks that you will use to sing over in your rehearsals.