Thérèse LaGamma is an entertainment producer & creator specializing in concerts, festivals, community outreach events, broadcasts and more.
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ABOUT
Thérèse LaGamma’s curating career began over twenty years ago at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston where she programmed a diverse array of global and independent artists. From there she moved on to serve as Director of Programming for The Music Hall in downtown Portsmouth - one of the oldest historic theaters in New Hampshire where she was responsible for a broad range of programming for two venues: a 900-seat theater and a 140-seat intimate listening room. She more recently has organized performances for the Cape Cod National Seashore. Additionally, Thérèse has worked in radio as a producer and host for 91.3 FM, WUNH and NH Public Radio.
Since 2021, she has served as Director of Public Programs at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the nation’s cultural center. Her curation includes an eclectic mix of music, comedy, film, literary events and much more. Her portfolio includes producing thousands of events, festivals and launching signature series. Thérèse has presented outstanding talent including Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Angelique Kidjo, Kamasi Washington, Trey Anastasio, Thievery Corporation, Emmy Lou Harris, and many others.
Thérèse grew up living and traveling abroad throughout West Africa and Italy. She currently serves as a board member for Folk Alliance International.
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Artists that Thérèse has worked with include:
Trey Anastasio • Trevor Noah • Wynton Marsalis • Gillian Welch • Ray Lamontagne • John Prine • Emmy Lou Harris • Feist • Al Green • Thievery Corporation • Margo Price • Ben Harper • Brandi Carlile • Angelique Kidjo
Above: Thérèse with Shawn Colvin & Emmylou Harris
Photo: Jay Armstrong
“Thérèse LaGamma is an instrument of change in the Portsmouth music scene.”
- Square Magazine
Ray LaMontagne on The Music Hall stage
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Lucius at The Music Hall
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Curated events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Extraordinary Cinema series outdoors on the Kennedy Center's REACH Plaza.
Dance party featuring "indie mambo' with Orkesta Mendoza in celebration of National Dance Day.
X Ambassadors' Sam Nelson performs in the Terrace Theater at the Kennedy Center.
Joy Reid pre-signing her book Medgar & Myrlie prior to her event.
Thérèse with First Nations artists Halluci Nation outside the Eisenhower Theater.
Our visit to the Everglades with the Kennedy Center crew and Afro Roots Fest artists.
Margo Price rehearses in the Terrace Theater at the Kennedy Center.
Madame Gandhi performs as part of the Kennedy Center's signature Millennium Stage series.
Go-go music featuring Rare Essence at the Kennedy Center.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson appearing as part of the Impactful Words series.
Hanging backstage with Jupiter & Okwess prior to showtime.
Thérèse in the Hall of Nations with singer Valerie June, Director of Turnaround Arts Holly Bass, and illustrator Marcela Avelar.