Episode 10

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30th Sep 2025

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR VERA KATZ PT. 1

Welcome Back to Conversations on Aging, Season 3!

In this episode of 'Conversations on Aging,' legendary theater educator Professor Vera Katz shares her experiences and insights from a storied career in theater and education. She recounts her time working with rising stars like Chadwick Boseman and her journey as a white professor at Howard University during a tumultuous period in American history.

Professor Katz discusses the obstacles she faced, including instances of discrimination and violence, and how she persevered through them. She also highlights her dedication to fostering talent in her students and the importance of representation in theater.

Her story includes a fascinating encounter with playwright Edward Albee, where her boldness led to groundbreaking opportunities for future generations of diverse actors. Join us for an inspiring conversation that underscores the power of teaching, learning, and unyielding courage.

Stay tuned for part 2!

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Conversations on Aging
We're Never Too Young To Think About Aging
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We will feature conversations with Leza Coleman, Legislative Director of the California Commission on Aging, Dr. Dilip Jeste, the former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego and author of Wiser, and Elle Tee, a private caregiver.

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