Podcast Episode 88 – Stephen McKinley Henderson

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This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap. 

Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, “This Is Purdue” aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world. 

Below, you’ll find helpful information, stories, and social media content regarding this episode of This Is Purdue. 

STRATEGY 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Tony-nominated actor and “Dune” star Stephen McKinley Henderson (MA theatre ’77). 

You may know Stephen from box-office hits and award-winning films like “Dune,” “Fences” and “Lincoln.” But did you know that he spent some of his formative years at Purdue?  

Listen as Stephen discusses what led him to Purdue – and how his time on campus propelled him to an esteemed career both on Broadway and in film. Stephen shares the story of how he met his wife at Purdue and how theatre faculty members Jim O’Connor and Joe Stockdale, along with Tony Zamora, director of the Black Cultural Center, served as key mentors and shaped his acting career path.  

You’ll hear more about what Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts means to Stephen, some of his favorite roles throughout the years and the unique challenges of performing in front of a camera instead of a live audience.  

Plus, Stephen shares what it’s like working with renowned Oscar-nominated actors Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler, and you’ll get a sneak peek of what’s in store for “Dune” fans in the upcoming “Dune: Part Two” blockbuster sci-fi movie. 

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SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS 

LinkedIn + Facebook  

1. A @PurdueCollegeofLiberalArts education prepares you to be a citizen of the world, according to Stephen McKinley Henderson (MA theatre ’77), a two-time nominee at @TheTonyAwards you may know from his roles in critically acclaimed films like “Lady Bird,” “Dune,” “Fences” and “Lincoln.”  You don’t want to miss our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode as Stephen shares more about his time at #Purdue, what it’s like to work alongside actors like Denzel Washington, Timothée Chalamet and @Viola.Davis – and what fans can expect from the latest installment of the sci-fi blockbuster @Dune. Listen today: <link>  

2. Movie buff? #Broadway fan? @TheTonyAwards-nominated actor and @Dune star Stephen McKinley Henderson joins us on #ThisIsPurdue, and it’s an episode you don’t want to miss. Listen as Stephen talks about some of his favorite roles throughout the years and the unique challenges of performing in front of a camera instead of a live audience. Plus, Stephen shares what it’s like working with Oscar-nominated actors Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler, and you’ll get a sneak peek of what’s in store for “Dune” fans in the upcoming #DunePartTwo blockbuster sci-fi movie. <link> 

3. “I benefited from the cross-pollination that the @PurdueCollegeofLiberalArts allows you to have with scientists and researchers. There’s so much knowledge that you are exposed to at Purdue.” You may know actor Stephen McKinley Henderson from box-office hits and award-winning films like @Dune, “Fences” and “Lincoln.” But did you know that he spent some of his formative years at #Purdue? Listen to #ThisIsPurdue as Stephen discusses what led him to Purdue – and how his time on campus and the mentors he met here propelled him to an esteemed career both on #Broadway and in film. <link> 

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1. According to Stephen McKinley Henderson, a @PurdueLibArts education prepares you to be a citizen of the world. Listen as the two-time #TonyAwards nominee & @DuneMovie actor talks with #ThisIsPurdue about his #Purdue journey – and the upcoming #DunePartTwo. 👀 <link> 

2. Movie buff? #Broadway fan? #TonyAwards-nominated actor & @dunemovie star Stephen McKinley Henderson joins us on #ThisIsPurdue, and you don’t want to miss it. Listen as Stephen shares some of his favorite roles throughout the years and get a sneak peek of #DunePartTwo. <link> 

3. “I benefited from the cross-pollination of @PurdueLibArts. There’s so much knowledge that you are exposed to.” Actor Stephen McKinley Henderson discusses what led him to #Purdue – and how his time on campus propelled him to an esteemed career on #Broadway and in film. <link> 

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