Marta Becket

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkb:performers
gptkbp:active_years_end gptkb:2017
gptkbp:active_years_start gptkb:1940
gptkbp:advocates_for the arts in rural areas
gptkbp:artistic_contribution Bringing opera to Death Valley
gptkbp:associated_act Amargosa Opera Company
gptkbp:awards Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nevada Arts Council
gptkbp:birth_date 1924-06-15
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:coaching_career over 50 years
gptkbp:collaborated_with Various local artists
gptkbp:created the character of ' Marta Becket' in her performances
Unique theatrical experiences
original works for her performances
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promoting arts in remote areas
gptkbp:death_date 2017-01-30
gptkbp:degree_programs gptkb:the_University_of_California,_Los_Angeles
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:2017
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_California,_Los_Angeles
gptkbp:famous_for Her performances at the Amargosa Opera House
gptkbp:founded the Amargosa Opera House
gptkbp:genre gptkb:dance
gptkb:theater
gptkbp:hobby theater and dance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marta Becket
gptkbp:influenced Arts advocacy
Artistic innovation
Cultural programming
Cultural exchange programs
Cultural preservation efforts
Local arts initiatives
Community engagement in the arts
Artistic collaborations
Performing arts education
Cultural diversity in the arts
Community engagement strategies
Performing arts festivals
Local cultural identity
Arts and culture policy.
Arts education policies
Arts funding in remote areas
Community theater movements
Cultural tourism in Death Valley
Dance history in America
Dance in rural America
Local artist development
Performing arts accessibility
Theater in rural America
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Martha_Graham
gptkbp:inspiration Artists and performers in isolated communities
gptkbp:inspired many local artists
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the American Theatre Association
gptkbp:is_active_in the 20th century
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
the book ' Marta Becket: A Life in the Arts'
gptkbp:is_known_for her solo performances
gptkbp:is_remembered_for her contributions to performing arts
gptkbp:known_for Her dedication to the arts in Death Valley
Performing arts in Death Valley
gptkbp:legacy Amargosa Opera House as a cultural landmark
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_work The Amargosa Opera House
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Actress
gptkb:choreography
gptkb:Dancer
gptkbp:performance_style Theatrical productions
Solo performances
gptkbp:performed_at the Amargosa Opera House regularly
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:Amargosa_Opera_House
Amargosa Desert
various styles including ballet and modern dance
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Death_Valley_Junction
gptkbp:received local acclaim
gptkbp:spouse Gordon Becket
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:choreography
gptkb:Dancer
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in the field of solo performance
gptkbp:was_influenced_by Vaudeville traditions
the arts of the 1960s
gptkbp:was_known_for elaborate costumes
her unique style of performance
gptkbp:website marta-becket.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amargosa_Opera_House
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7