“The whole experience takes everyone to make it happen,” said Wilburn. “That's the fun part.” Prairie Repertory Theatre isn’t the only thing taking place at the performing arts center. The venue, which had a major expansion in 2019, showcases everything from concerts to symposiums to other theater productions (i.e. Brookings Community Theatre ). With it being a “world class facility,” Wilburn says it draws students from all over, like Boston Conservatory at Berklee , New York University (NYU) , and Carnegie Mellon University . An educator at heart, touching the students’ lives and seeing their growth is what he says keeps him inspired. “It’s amazing to see students change from when they arrived with us to nine weeks later. You see how much they've learned,” said Wilburn. “It’s the human connection that's really the most important thing for me.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT PRAIRIEREP.ORG+
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