About the Book
Karen Brooks Hopkins’ memoir of her 36 years at BAM – The Brooklyn Academy of Music, America’s oldest performing arts center, is a wild ride! BAM… and Then it Hit Me is filled with stories and photographs of unlikely theatrical productions, entertaining and sometimes difficult celebrities, guidance
on fundraising and leadership, the glory of the arts and the evolution of Brooklyn, the coolest neighborhood on the planet.
ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING: A page-turning read offering an exclusive look behind the scenes of the world-famous cultural center. Perfect for any lover of the performing arts, this book is filled with stories about artists and icons, such as Princess Diana, Peter Brook, Ingmar Bergman, Chuck Davis,
Philip Glass, Robert Wilson, Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Pina Bausch, LL Cool J, John Turturro, Rufus Wainwright, Mark Morris, Bill T. Jones and Paul Simon among others.
AND at the same time, it is an inspiring and constructive read for any not-for-profit organization or your local arts center detailing key strategies for institutional success. The book offers hands-on practical advice on topics ranging from fundraising and leadership to how to best manage complex organizations.