Episode 7: T. Mychael Rambo

Our guest this week is T. Mychael Rambo, 3-time Regional Emmy Award winning actor, vocalist, arts educator, author, and community organizer. T. Mychael and host Frank Sentwali discuss a wide range of topics ranging from T. Mychael's journey as an artist, to what inspires him about helping others tap into their creativity, the importance of self-expression, and so much more.

About T. Mychael Rambo
T. Mychael Rambo has made an indelible mark here in the Twin Cities performing principal roles at such theaters as: Penumbra, the Guthrie,New Dawn Theatre, Ordway Theatre, Illusion Theatre, Mixed Blood, Park Square Theatre, 10,000 Things, Theater Latte Da, Children’s Theatre and Minnesota Opera to name but a few.  Nationally and internationally his stage credits include Carnegie Hall and performances abroad across Africa, Europe, and South America. He has appeared in local and national television commercials, feature films, HBO mini-series, and other television programming.

T. Mychael is an accomplished residency artist and an affiliate professor in the College of Liberal Arts, Theatre Arts and Dance at the University of Minnesota.  As a recording artist, T. Mychael has released two popular CD's: “Simply” - a collection of jazz standards; and "The Gift; A Christmas With Love” - a selection of original and holiday classics. 

T. Mychael had the great honor of singing the National Anthem for both President Barak Obama and former President Jimmy Carter.  Mr. Rambo is also the proud recipient of the 2010 Sally Award in Arts Educator - presented by the Ordway Theatre, and the 2010 Minnesota Black Music Award. His other honors and awards include Young Audience Artist of the Year, McKnight Theatre Artist Fellowship, Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Fellowship, Bush Finalist and both the University of Minnesota Century Council Community Award and Outstanding Community Service Award among others. 

As a public speaker Mr. Rambo shares his motivational skill set by lacing together his many other talents with spirited anecdotal storytelling, insightful observations, levity and song that makes for a thought-provoking, transformative and truly enriching interactive presentation. Some of his clients include: Target, Ameriprise, St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation, Bush Foundation, University of Minnesota and some of Minnesota’s other top philanthropic, academic and corporate leaders.

About Creativity on Tap and COMPAS
Creativity on Tap is produced by COMPAS, a nonprofit that makes creativity accessible to all Minnesotans by providing participatory creative experiences. In each episode, Creativity on Tap brings together educators, entrepreneurs, elected officials, parents, and other community leaders to discuss creativity and answer the question: What is creativity, and how can it solve the unique challenges facing today's world?

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Creativity On Tap is part of Creativity Saves the World, a year-long initiative led by COMPAS to explore, celebrate, and emphasize the pivotal role creativity can and must play in shaping a world that prioritizes equity, justice, and inclusivity.

Theme music, "Krank It," was produced by COMPAS Teaching Artist Bionik.

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