March 26, 2010 | Ben Pollard

Advocating for the Arts

Dramatic arts students Joe Therrien, left, and Zak Kamin sing a song from CRT's upcoming production of The Who's 'Tommy' during CT Arts Advocacy Day at the state capitol. Photo by Ben Pollard

<p>UConn dramatic arts students Joe Therrien, left, and Zak Kamin sing a song from Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of The Who's 'Tommy' in the state capitol as part of Connecticut Arts Advocacy Day. Photo by Ben Pollard</p>
UConn dramatic arts students Joe Therrien, left, and Zak Kamin sing a song from Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of The Who's 'Tommy' during Connecticut Arts Advocacy Day at the state capitol March 24. The event, co-sponsored by a number of legislative leaders, was attended by arts professionals from throughout the state. Photos by Ben Pollard
<p>Visiting Actors' Equity guest artists Laura Beth Wells and Jon Conver (center) join UConn's Brian Patrick Williams to sing a song from Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of The Who's 'Tommy' at the state capitol as part of Connecticut Arts Advocacy Day. Photo by Ben Pollard</p>
Visiting Actors' Equity guest artists Laura Beth Wells and Jon Conver (center) join UConn's Brian Patrick Williams to sing a song from 'Tommy.' The CRT production will open at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre April 22 and run through May 1.