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Thérèse has negotiated and presented thousands of events in a variety of settings from intimate listening rooms, historic theaters, museums, national parks, including the Nation's Cultural Center. From major markets to tertiary markets, past events have drawn 150 to 20,000 patrons. She has produced the Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival, arranged programming for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts' community open houses, and public programs for the John F. Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts including collaborations with the UN Refugee Agency, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Film Fest DC, and the DC Jazz Festival.
Above: Gillian Welch. Photo: David Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com.
WYNTON MARSALIS
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Live music.
Thérèse has booked and produced shows featuring icons like Joan Armatrading, Lyle Lovett, Al Green, Tony Bennett, Steve Martin, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Bell, K.D Lang, Preservation Hall Jazz Band; contemporary stars such as Brandi Carlile, Ray Lamontagne, The Wood Brothers, Thievery Corporation, Patty Griffin, Lucius, and Kamasi Washington.
RONALD K. BROWN EVIDENCE DANCE
Photo: Courtesy Thérèse LaGamma
Dance.
Thérèse has presented dance performances from national touring acts including Momix, Parsons, Pilobolus, Martha Graham, Evidence Dance Company, and the Russian National Ballet. Her work earned her a fellowship to attend the National Dance Presenters Forum at Jacob's Pillow.
MARC MARON
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Comedy.
From some of the biggest names in comedy to upcoming talent, Thérèse has worked with an impressive roster of comedians and produced sold-out shows for Trevor Noah, Mike Birbiglia, Marc Maron, Paula Poundstone, Lewis Black, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Reggie Watts, Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Maria Bamford, Lily Tomlin and more.
AIMEE MANN
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Festivals.
Thérèse produced the Portsmouth Singer-Songwriter Festival, presenting artists such as Feist, Natalie Merchant, John Prine, Merle Haggard, Rosanne Cash, Buffalo Tom, Juliana Hatfield, Aimee Mann, and Sharon Van Etten. In collaboration with the City of Portsmouth, she arranged entertainment for the outdoor Concert In The Lot event which drew over 2000 people from around the region. In support of Portsmouth’s African Burying Ground Memorial Project, she booked entertainment that included candlelight processions with the Soweto Gospel Choir, a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama, and a sold-out benefit concert.
IN STUDIO
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Broadcast.
Thérèse produces and hosts a two-hour weekly broadcast on 91.3 FM, WUNH. She is also a weekend host and announcer for New Hampshire Public Radio. As a presenter she has worked to bring podcasts like The Moth Mainstage and Welcome to Nightvale to Seacoast venues. Her voice over work has been heard in film festivals.
SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
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Community Outreach.
Thérèse has organized workshops, masterclasses, panels, meet and greets with high-profile artists and community area nonprofits. She arranged the popular School Day Series at The Music Hall attracting over 20,000 school children annually. During her tenure at the Boston Museum Of Fine Arts, she produced community open houses that included working with music conservatories across the city to bring live music into the galleries.
Spotlight on Thérèse
Thérèse was interviewed by Square Magazine on how she is changing the music scene in Portsmouth.
Artist Interviews
Thérèse has extensively interviewed the artists that she has presented, assisting in venues’ marketing efforts and raising artist profiles.
Festivals
Thérèse has programmed and promoted festivals and concert series.
Other projects
Thérèse has created written content about music and the music industry for various outlets.
