Carnegie Mellon: An Evening for the Purnell Center for the Arts

The transcript highlights the remarkable success story of Marcus Lovett, who quickly rose to fame on Broadway after graduating from Carnegie. He gained international attention in 1994 by performing as the Phantom of the Opera and Billy Bigelow in Carousel within the same week due to unforeseen circumstances. The speaker expresses gratitude and introduces Marcus Lovett to the audience.

What is the initial tone set by the speaker in the introduction?

• Critical and dismissive

• Enthusiastic and grateful

• Neutral and indifferent

• Apologetic and regretful

What significant achievement did Marcus Lovett accomplish shortly after graduating?

• He starred on Broadway as the Phantom of the Opera

• He starred in a television series

• He became a film director

• He wrote a bestselling novel

In what year did Marcus Lovett gain international headlines for his performances?

• 1990

• 1994

• 1992

• 1996

Which two roles did Marcus Lovett perform in 1994 that gained him international recognition?

• Tony and Bernardo

• Phantom and Billy Bigelow

• Jean Valjean and Marius

• Romeo and Hamlet

What was the reason Marcus Lovett performed two roles in the same week in 1994?

• He was auditioning for a new role

• Both the star and his understudy were sick

• He wanted to break a record

• He volunteered for extra performances