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and marketing . Before coming to Spruce Peak Arts , Soloway served as Associate Dean for Presenting and External Relations at Vanderbilt University ’ s Blair School of Music in Nashville , Tennessee . His tenure at Vanderbilt was marked by his ability to create and streamline systems , laying the groundwork for successful programming .
Soloway also helmed several significant creative initiatives as Director of the Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase College . Under his leadership , the organization was recognized as
Westchester County ’ s top Cultural Organization in 2018 . As a proud New Yorker , Soloway was able to channel his love for his hometown ’ s cultural community during the time he spent working as Artistic Director for Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts and as Director of Booking for Off Broadway Booking . Soloway is also grateful to have worked with his wife , Jen Soloway , to revitalize the old West Shore Train Station in Newburgh , New York , into the Railroad Playhouse . Soloway ’ s directorial work at the Railroad Playhouse , including plays such as Alex Goldberg ’ s “ America ’ s Brightest Star ,” highlighted his commitment to nurturing artistic endeavors at all levels .
Soloway ’ s past roles have instilled a deep-seated reverence for collaborative ecosystems , where like-minded cultural institutions can work together in harmony . “ We are continuing to develop positive relationships with other Vermont venues , including The Flynn in Burlington ,” says Soloway . “ We ’ re all in this together , and it ’ s amazing to see so many of Vermont ’ s
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