Conversation with Georges Blaise, Part 2 - Icons

Georges Blaise is a stellar musician. Starting his career in arts and entertainment as a guitarist, this first-generation Haitian American grew up in the Chicago suburbs, born to working-class parents who held great expectations for their youngest child.  Never one to follow the well-worn path, Georges left the field of engineering to build a career as a musician. He soon added theater producer to his list of growing credits.  As a founder of MPAACT Georges helped establish the company’s first production ensemble and steadied the companies first seasons as a fledgling institution. Happenstance brought Georges in on the ground floor of the launching of WCIU television. Over a three-decade career Georges has produced multiple Emmy award winning television programs and helped expand WCIU from a local station to a national media enterprise in television and radio. 

Join us as we look at the man, his journey, and his craft.