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Connections: Debating the standing ovation

WXXI News | By Evan Dawson,

Megan Mack

Published May 18, 2018 at 2:48 PM EDT

When's the last time you gave someone a standing ovation? We have a little debate over when to stand, and when to stay seated. The critics say that we stand too often, and that has removed the meaning of standing ovations. It's the adult version of "everyone gets a trophy." Or is it?

Our guests:

Michelle Brown, actor
Ralph Meranto, artistic director of the JCC CenterStage
Eric Grode, director of the Goldring Arts Journalism Program at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University
Brenda Tremblay, host and producer for Classical 91.5

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Evan Dawson

Evan Dawson joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.

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Megan Mack

Megan Mack the producer of Connections with Evan Dawson and Unleashed: The Pet Show. She joined the WXXI News team from WHEC-TV, where she produced newscasts and The Olympic Zone, and from the University of Rochester, where she served as an assistant director of public relations. Her background extends to television sports and entertainment, and to communications and social media management for non-profits.