Act One

Act One

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Spring has sprung! Change is in the air—not only in the weather, but in the future of the arts in Chicago, including expansion and new buildings. Edward asks his three curator guests what’s in store at their respective museums. They explain the difficulties of their current dimensions and what their museums will gain from the growth. With the added space comes added responsibility to the artists that it will house. How will these curators accomplish such a task?

Featured Music: Bette Midler, “Mambo Italiano,” Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook (Sony/Columbia, 2003)