Hoyas in Hollywood

[blueeagle]

I attended a wonderful event sponsored by GEMA last Friday at the newly renovated Taper Forum Auditorium in downtown LA. The Taper opened with "The House of Blue Leaves" written by Hoya alum, John Guare (probably better known for Six Degrees of Separation).

The production and the theater itself were very impressive. That's what $30 million can do for you. The capable cast included Jane Kaczmereck (spelling?) from Malcolm in the Middle , the construction dude from Office Space, and the less annoying male character from Mad About You.

But the highlight of the evening was seeing Chris Williams a.k.a Crazy Eyez Killah seated at one of the tables reserved for GEMA. Crazy Eyez, a Hoya - just amazing!

[Bando]

You'll have to excuse me, but I have no idea what GEMA is. Care to elaborate a little?

[hoya4ever]

Georgetown Entertainment & Media Alliance? its the group of graduates in the Entertainment & Media industry. They often try to help undergrads interested in the areas by offering them resources, holding informational interviews, etc. They also have a concert GEMA Rocks! and come to campus to hold a panel every year.

[Bando]

Sept 19, 2008 10:49:04 GMT -5 hoya4ever said:

Georgetown Entertainment & Media Alliance? its the group of graduates in the Entertainment & Media industry. They often try to help undergrads interested in the areas by offering them resources, holding informational interviews, etc. They also have a concert GEMA Rocks! and come to campus to hold a panel every year.

Gotcha, thanks. I saw an ad in the CityPaper for a show they were doing on campus and had no idea who they were.

[Nevada Hoya]

They have some events too at the John Carroll Awards weekends, at least they did in Las Vegas.