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Grethe Barrett Holby (born April 26, 1948) is an American theatre producer, stage director, choreographer, and dramaturge best known for her work in opera. Holby is noted as the founder of American Opera Projects, where she served as Artistic Director from 1988 until 2001.
Jun 18, 2021 · When the coronavirus pandemic began, the Elgorts — the photographer Arthur; his wife, Grethe Barrett Holby; their daughter, Sophie, with her husband and their 3-year-old daughter; and their sons,...
Grethe Barrett Holby is the mother of actor Ansel Elgort and part of the Elgort family panel at Pratt Institute. Learn about her career, her marriage, and her advice to her children.
Grethe Barrett Holby is a visionary leader in new American opera, with a background in theatre, dance, and architecture. She has worked with Leonard Bernstein, Philip Glass, and Lou Reed, and created innovative projects such as BOUNCE The Basketball Opera and The Three Astronauts.
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Jul 18, 2022 · On November 3rd, 2021, director, choreographer, and artist Grethe Barrett Holby sat down with OPERA America's President/CEO Marc A. Scorca for a conversation...
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Apr 25, 2018 · Grethe Barrett Holby is an architect, choreographer, and director who creates original operas for new audiences. She collaborates with artists from different countries and genres, and explores topics like space, basketball, and social issues.
Grethe Barrett Holby is a founding executive and artistic director of Ardea Arts, a company that creates new opera and music-theater works. She has worked with many renowned figures and institutions, and has directed and choreographed over 30 opera projects, including BOUNCE, The Three Astronauts, and The Story of Babar.
