If you were to imagine a discussion professor who loves animals, what would you imagine? Would you imagine him?'s Advisor to the debate team? Or do you think he has over 40 years of experience in the entertainment industry?
bowling green state university (BGSU) bediscussion professor and debate team advisor, Pole alday It does everything.in front he Coming to BGSU, he was at Nebraska about 7 Year.with THeatre and Cbackground of communication, Alday I have been at BGSU for 23 years.
In conjunction with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Alday teeth can When he is not coaching or advising the Falcon forensics and debate teams, he works for them during the summer. His “reveal” of involvement in the incidententertainment The industry was born when he was a scenic designer.
“The work done in the entertainment industry is very similar, whether it's live musical performance or theatrical performance.” Alday. “Same type of equipment, same type of cable. So that was my crossover point.”
While at IATSE, he setting up shows for artists; From electrical work to landscape movement and work.electronic onBe one with the artists. Alday I've had the good fortune of working with artists such as Snoop Dogg and Taylor Swift.Since then he We support artists while doing electrical and lighting work, so we don't just believe artists' sales pitches, we get to experience first-hand what artists are like. in the media.
“Snoop Dogg, one–upon–One person came and said, “I'm talking to you.'' Alday. “He's being promoted as, 'I got stoned.'” all time”. He doesn't, he doesn't allow any marijuana products of any kind backstage at concerts, and he's the most accommodating. ”
Since then Alday He is very passionate about both career paths and was able to be an inspiration to several of his students. Some of these students also had the opportunity to work with him.,
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“Felix is now a follower.–“Spot Operator” Alday. “Felix is one of 15 followers.”–Toledo area spot operator called for the show. ”
Clerk graduation I entered Toledo School of Art in 2018, but I didn't meet him. Alday Until then He participated in a week-long internship at the Toledo Repertory Theater.Tre. he is very Until joining the Toledo Repertory Theater. We have decided to contact IATSE during the period Fall 2022. Clark currently serves as the assistant technical director at Owens Community College.
“I started looking to Paul as a mentor when I was volunteering with the national team.'' Clark said. “I always felt that dynamic. balanced, but I feel even more balanced when I work with him on something that we both work on blindly.. II'm so happy to have someone by my side who will be in my corner 100%.He doesn't doubt my abilities and helps me when I need it.”
Because we're both [Clark and Alday] they work at the same company We sometimes run into each other at IATSE's live performances..
“Usually it's not the work that brings me down, but rather the people.'' Clark said. “Paul is one of those guys who always makes me feel good. He's certainly one of the better players.”
Mr. Clark is not the only one. who I feel inspired by my work and passion Alday I have it for others. aassistant CDear debate team, marianne Vanderbeek, I also feel very inspired by his work. Before Vanderbeke became the club's assistant coach, speech and debate team, sheI didn't even know it existed.
“I didn't understand the speech and debate team.,” she said. “I knew they had a lot of trophies but that was all I understood, Because it's not advertised enough. ”
Vanderbeek met Alday I graduated with a master's degree in August 2023.From there, they decided to make her an assistant speech and debate coach.morning. She could know because she had worked by his side. alday very well.
“Paul is passionate about his students,” Vanderbeek said. “Paul is very passionate;. He wants to see the team succeed. I think he tends to focus on students who see him even a little bit.”
Pole alday Since he set foot on BGSU's campus, he has been an inspiration to many students and colleagues. aldays Enthusiasm and passion for others is something that many people are proud of. How do you inspire others?