Treasures of New York
Producer | 2012-2020 | WNET
Treasures of New York is an Emmy Award-winning documentary series exploring New York City's premier cultural establishments, from Lincoln Center, to the Park Avenue Armory, and beyond. From 2012 to 2020, I produced and wrote over a dozen episodes for the series, and served as the senior series producer from 2017-2020.
Selected Favorites
I love history and museums, so the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the inner workings of iconic locales like MoMA, the Juilliard School, the US Open and so many others was an incredible privilege. I loved discovering the unique stories and hidden gems that made these institutions stand out as treasures. Explore some of my favorites in the episodes below.
Treasures of New York: MoMA
MoMA’s collection of approximately 200,000 priceless works of art represents a broad range of mediums from drawing and painting to film and performance. Treasures of New York: MoMA features a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s recent transformation, which was completed in October 2019. Premiered January 2020.
Treasures of New York: The Juilliard School
An in-depth look at the legacy of one of the world’s most prestigious performing arts conservatories. With intensive programs in drama, dance and music, Juilliard has set the stage for some of the world’s most gifted artists. Hosted/narrated by Renée Fleming. Featuring Wynton Marsalis, Itzhak Perlman, Christine Baranski, Danielle Brooks. Premiered June 2018.
Treasures of New York: US Open
This program explores the history of America's Grand Slam tennis tournament; from the founding of the US National Championships in 1881, to the start of the Open Era and the US Open in 1968, through today. Narrated by Patrick McEnroe. Featuring Billie Jean King, Roger Federer, Sloan Stephens. Premiered August 2018.
Treasures of New York: Cooper Hewitt
In this episode, we reveal the stunning transformation of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, America’s only museum dedicated entirely to historic and contemporary design, and examines the new, high tech upgrades that will engage visitors to the museum like never before. Premiered May 2015.