BTP Welcomes Patrick Wilson To Teach At USF

Broadway Theatre Project welcomes back Patrick Wilson, a BTP Alum and guest artist, to teach July 7-8 at the University of South Florida

Tampa Bay area native Patrick Wilson can be seen again on the big screen this September when he stars opposite Samuel L. Jackson in the thriller Lakeview Terrace directed by Neil LaBute. In 2009, audiences will see a new side of Patrick as he plays the superhero Nite Owl II in the highly anticipated film based on the comic book of the same name, Watchmen.

Patrick will also return to Broadway this fall in a limited-run revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, costarring Tony Award-winner John Lithgow, Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest, and film actress Katie Holmes.

Patrick was last seen on Broadway in Barefoot in the Park. His other Broadway credits are The Full Monty (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations, Drama League Award), Oklahoma! (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), and Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm (Drama League Award). He was seen off-Broadway in: Bright Lights, Big City (Drama Desk nomination, Drama League Award), Tenderloin (Encores!). and in the national tour of Carousel (Drama-Logue Award, Carbonell Award, L.A. Ovation nom.), and Miss Saigon. His regional credits include Sweet Bird of Youth, Harmony, Ciderhouse Rules, Romeo and Juliet: The Musical, Lucky in the Rain, The Full Monty. Recordings: The Full Monty, Tenderloin, Lucky in the Rain, Bright Lights Big City, Allegro. Film: Angels in America (Golden Globe and Emmy nominations), The Alamo, Phantom of the Opera, Hard Candy, Little Children, Evening. Upcoming Films: Lakeview Terrace, Passengers, Watchmen. Recently Wrapped: Barry Munday.

The July 2008 session culminates in a performance that showcases the talents of all of the 200 BTP apprentices and consists of original works created by the BTP faculty and the apprentices themselves. This year's performance will be held July 26th at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Ferguson Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and will feature contrasting musical numbers from Broadway shows and more. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through the TBPAC box office, 813-229-7827, or through Ticketmaster.

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