Creative Conversations

Lyndy Franklin Smith and Joseph Wrightson take a walk down memory lane, recapping all of the brilliant interviews from Season One. Plus, they have an exciting announcement about what's coming next in the podcasting world at The Lex.

On today's episode, we are talking to the man behind the magic of the Creative Conversations Podcasts, Joseph Wrightson. Joseph is the Creative Media Designer for The Lexington Theatre Company. And today, we talk about his many areas of expertise from video and audio editing, to performing onstage, to helping with our education department. Joseph and I discuss all of the ways we love collaborating together to explore creativity and how it can help our community.

In today's episode, we are chatting with my dear friend, Billy Bustamante. Billy is the true definition of a theatre artist. He does it all. He's performed on Broadway. He is also a director, a choreographer, an educator and a photographer. He is truly brilliant and does not let the industry define him. Rather, he defines his place in the industry.

In today's episode, we are chatting with one of the Founding Partners of Castle & Key Distillery, Wes Murry. Wes is the true definition of a servant leader. His numerous projects are all centered around the idea of making our community a better place. In our chat today, we'll talk about the numerous definitions of creativity and how creativity brings about innovation. We'll also talk about the intersection of creativity and collaboration and the power of a team.

On today's episode, we're chatting with Lex Alum, Colton Ryan. Colton is a native of Lexington, Kentucky and performed on Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen and Girl from the North Country. Today, we are chatting about creativity, self expression and the power of theatre both in our personal lives and in the lives of our community.

On today's special Bonus Episode, we are chatting with my kids, Ben and Andrew Smith. We thought it would be a fun addition to this season of Creative Conversations to look at creativity through the eyes of a child. Today, we will be talking about creative play, inspiration and much more.

In today's episode, we are picking up where we left off with Wayne Bryan, Producing Artistic Director at Music Theatre Wichita. You can catch the first half of this Creative Conversation in Episode 4. We will continue with discussing the power of interpretive artists, the importance of storytelling and how we can all practice creativity.

In this 2-part episode, we are chatting with my dear friend and mentor Wayne Bryan. Wayne is the Producing Artistic Director at Music Theatre Wichita. We're talking about the power of interpretive artists. Those who are inspired by the creative work of others and help to bring it to life on stages across the country.

In this episode, we are chatting with Central Kentucky Chef and Restaurateur, Ouita Michel. She's a James Beard Foundation Award Nominee and her family of restaurants celebrate the unique culinary voice of Kentucky, as she collaborates with and honors the work of our local agricultural community. We loved collaborating with her on our project "Script To Table," a unique storytelling event that celebrated the culinary and theatrical arts. Today, Ouita talks about discovering your creative voice, taking creative risks and the power of innovation.

In today's episode, we are chatting with "Squigs." Justin "Squigs" Robertson is a Broadway Illustrator and Caricaturist and his work has been seen on Broadway.com, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, L.A. Times and Variety, to name a few. Today, “Squigs” will talk about his creative process and inspiration, the importance of practicing creativity and enjoying what you have created and the joy that it can bring to others.

We're chatting with Kentucky-based, professional actor Darian Sanders. Darian has appeared in numerous productions with The Lexington Theatre Company and recently made his debut in the Broadway National Tour of Disney's THE LION KING. We will hear from Darian about his artistic journey, how to move the needle forward with creativity, staying generous and just getting out there and making it happen.