by Michelle R. NIckens
“I believe great theater should be accessible, engaging, and honest,” Pyramid Studios’ Arts Director Robert “Bucky” Clements said. “More than anything, I believe in the power of a good story. Whether someone has years of experience on stage or is performing for the first time, they deserve the opportunity to tell meaningful stories and be treated as an artist. A compelling story can entertain, challenge perspectives, and create connections among people from all walks of life.”
Clements oversees Pyramid Studios’ performing and visual arts programs, which include developing curriculum, directing productions, coordinating performances, and helping shape the vision and approach for the studio.
This year, he is directing the studio’s summer musical, “Radio Underground!,” an original jukebox science-fiction adventure. “A jukebox musical tells an original story using songs that audiences already know and love,” Clements explained. “ ‘For Radio Underground!’, we’ve built an original show around iconic rock and pop songs.”
Clements noted that “Radio Underground!” is a perfect example of what happens when talented and dedicated people are given the opportunity to show their creativity and be part of a community.
“Our students help shape the stories, develop characters, and bring energy and personality to every rehearsal and performance. Like any artist, our performers want the opportunity to share their talents and create something meaningful with an audience. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is to watch artists discover talents they didn’t know they possessed and develop friendships through the creative process.”
Radio Underground! will take the stage on Saturday, Aug. 15 at The Moon, with doors opening at 5 p.m. for an art show, silent auction, and hors d’oeuvres. The show will start at 7:00 p.m. “I hope audiences leave entertained first and foremost,” Clements said. “But I also hope they leave with a greater appreciation for the incredible talents of our students and a better understanding of what inclusive arts can accomplish.”
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