A Spectacular Life - Lopez, Mary
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Mary's journey is a compelling narrative of a girl from a small country town who dared to dream big. Her passion and leadership changed the face of the Australian entertainment industry. Mary has been widely recognised for her work with an Order of Australia (1999) and an honorary doctorate (UWS 2010) as well as being the 2012 recipient of the APRA Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Music. Creator of the Schools Spectacular as well as other major concerts and events, Mary's vision to provide a platform for young talent from the public education system has turned into the…mehr

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Mary's journey is a compelling narrative of a girl from a small country town who dared to dream big. Her passion and leadership changed the face of the Australian entertainment industry. Mary has been widely recognised for her work with an Order of Australia (1999) and an honorary doctorate (UWS 2010) as well as being the 2012 recipient of the APRA Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Music. Creator of the Schools Spectacular as well as other major concerts and events, Mary's vision to provide a platform for young talent from the public education system has turned into the world's largest variety show, and is a testament to her perseverance, creativity and dedication. The SS is more than just a show; it's a reflection of Mary's life and her unyielding belief in the power of dreams, her respect for human beings and her love of Australia. It's a stage where everyone can be a star. A world where neither disability, nor cultural differences defines a person. It is a platform where more than 190,000 students and their 30,000 teachers from the public education system have demonstrated both passion and skills over 42 years. The Talent Development Project, the training program co-created by Mary, has turned out another family - a family of stars and wonderful human beings who have realised their dreams. This work starts in the small country town of Paterson and charts the story of Mary's amazing career, finishing with her 80th birthday party in 2024. It follows the story of the creation and evolution of both the SS and the TDP, and includes many photos of music and entertainment industry greats as well as their testimonials about Mary and her impact on their careers.
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Mary Lopez AM is arguably Australia's most awarded female in the Music and Entertainment Industry. In a career spanning 60 years, Mary has devoted most of her career to nurturing, developing and showcasing talented Australians of all ages.Mary's flair for capturing the spirit of Australia through themed productions, huge cast variety spectaculars and ceremonial events is legendary. She has a unique talent for bringing together a dazzling range of musical and dramatic performers. These include eminent Australian performing artists alongside outstanding youth performers, symphony orchestras, massed choirs, combined bands and special effects displays, most notably apparent in the Schools Spectacular created by Mary in 1984 and directed by her for 25 years. She still has a great interest in SS as she was appointed Emeritus Director on her retirement.Mary was devoted to providing an equitable chance for all talented Australians to follow their music and entertainment dreams; this passion and commitment has helped to shape the current Music and Entertainment Industry and is reflected in the almost 60 significant and spectacular productions she has staged over her career. This passion for equity also led Mary to create the Talent Development Project (TDP) and the Bound For Broadway Scholarships which gives all gifted youth, regardless of background, a platform to develop and showcase their talent. She retired as Artistic Director in 2017, remained on the TDP Board until 2021 when she retired and was appointed Emeritus Artistic Director.For her incredible creativity, innovation and dedication to Australia's iconic Music, Entertainment and Events culture Mary has been the recipient of many honours, namely, the Australian Event Awards 'Lifetime Achievement Award' (2013); The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) Awards 'Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music' (2012); Qantas Credit Union Arena (formally Sydney Entertainment Centre) 'Diamond Appreciation Award' and place in their Hall of Fame (2011); University of Western Sydney 'Honorary Doctorate of Letters' (2010); Variety 'Humanitarian of the Year Award' (2007); Australian Government Honour 'Member of the Order of Australia' (1999). The 'Mary Lopez Medal' was also created in 2014 by the Department of Education to be given annually to a recipient(s) in recognition of their contributions of Outstanding Significance to the Schools Spectacular.You would be hard-pressed to find another individual who has sustained such a strong commitment to the performing arts, or who has provided more opportunities for the creative expression of young Australians.