Embracing Arlington Arts Talks

You will be delighted with an interview with Jordan Brady Stocksdale and Asia Lige Arnold who are in the very funny production of Elf the Musical at Toby's Dinner Theater. The show has been sold out for weeks but this little gift from Mr. & Mrs. Claus will entertain listeners. 

Listen to a beautifully moving conversation with Susan Rome from Signature Theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof. Her long career in the theater is a source of inspiration!

Catch an interview with the talented Will Conard and Dani Stoller from Round House's hilarious farce Rules for Living. 

Listen to Eduardo Cervantes Fonseca a Mexican artist whose paintings, graphics, and sculptures are reflections on trauma, sexual violence, and policy brutality You will be moved by his powerful interview.         

Listen to Sabrina Mcallister as she shares the rich history of TAP's 75 years of theater success. Don't miss an opportunity to support their efforts to build an endowment to keep their legacy sustained!

Award winning Mexican poet and novelist Fausto Bonilla talks about the influences in his life that help him explore gender identity, human rights, and activism. Esta entrevista en espanol explora conceptos de genero en una manera profunda y interesante.

Listen to Nicole Whitney and Steve Cohen from the Washington Balalaika Orchestra Society as they talk about their passion for traditional folk and new music adapted for Russian influenced artistry. 

Theatre Prometheus touts a new collection of scripts from a group of talented playwrights that explore the LGBTQ+ human condition that will leave audiences in awe! https://theatreprometheus.org/

Listen to Creator and Choreographer Jeremy McShan with his talented artists from Boo a Halloween J.A.M. 

Listen to the highly entertaining comedians Francisco Ramos and Justin Um share stories about the cultural differences that make their humor fresh and unique. Catch their show on October 4 and 5 at the Arlington Drafthouse and keep up with their tour on Instagram.

Listen to a charming interview with Catherine Flye as she spotlights her long career in the theater. Her latest project, George Don't Do That at 1st Stage will leave audiences smiling and spellbound! 

Catch the inspiring interview with Nygel D. Robinson from the hit Off-Broadway musical, Mexodus. The must-see show has been called the next Hamilton by critics across the country! Thanks to Roland Watkins and Hamish Parks for their generous support to make this interview possible which is part of a special podcast series on Black excellence in the arts!  

Listen to an entertaining interview with cast members from Saturday Night Fever at Toby's Dinner Theater. You will be smiling with references to John Travolta's iconic moves and the sounds of the disco era. 

Visual artist, Jenny Kanzler, and paper cut artist Melanie Kehoss, share stories of their beginnings as artists. They welcome the public to witness their art making through AVAST tours. Listen and be engaged! 

Listen and learn about the significance of The Inheritance the award winning play being staged at Round House Theatre. Three talented actors share their approach towards tackling a brutally honest script.

Listen to iconic actor, film maker and activist Emmitt Thrower as he reflects on his long career making socially conscious documentaries. This interview is part of Embracing Arlington Art's special podcast series on Black excellence in the arts!  

Listen to an engaging interview with Jason Cannata, the lead vocalist and guitar player for Wandering Bird. The alternative rock band has been compared to Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd! 

Learn of the aspirations and healing power of eco-folk art and poetry through a conversation with Neha Misra. Her words will take you to another dimension of love and artistry. 

Learn about the magic behind projection set design. Zavier Taylor talks about his love for design and working with some of the major theater companies in the region.

Listen to the first Native West Virginian playwright who shares his talents with his debut at the Contempory American Theater Festival. His background as a Vietnamese West Virginian will create a state of awe as he recounts his journey. 

Don't miss this charming interview with the talented composer and musician Oren Levine who is performing his review as part of the District Fringe Festival. https://www.districtfringe.com/

Enjoy a delightful and inspiring interview with Tracey Erbacher, co-founder of District Fringe, a new theater experience for those who dare to love creativity and emerging artistry!

Our conversation with the talented vocalist Kemi Adegoroye will have you falling in love with her tunes and passion for music!  Keep up with her releases! http://apple.co/4lwPX2W    

Listen to Sam Morales and Julian Elijah Martinez the leads from CATF's production of Magdalene. You will be left in deep thought as they reflect on the power of love and how women can script out their own stories of forgiveness. 

Dr. Aaron Anderson reveals the tough work of a stunts and fight director for his upcoming project Happy Fall a Queer Stunt Spectacular playing as part of the Contemporary American Theater Festival. 

Listen to Kevin Kling talk about his roots in Minnesota and living with a disability. His storytelling talents can't be missed at the Contemporary American Theater Festival!  

Listen to a fasinating conversation with actor Glenn Morizio and scenic designer Se Oh from CATF's Happy Fall a Queer Stunt Spectacular!  

Listen to the talented George Salazar as he goes deep to talk about his multiple roles in Signature Theater's production of the Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical. 

Lisa Loomer (Real Women Have Curves) talks about her latest project Side Effects, which premieres at the Contemporary American Theater Festival. You will be inspired by the prolific playwright's insights into real women and real world challenges! 

Listen to an inspiring and insightful interview with Ronald Eli and Deidra LaWan Starnes as they talk about their collaboration with August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at 1st Stage. 

Catch our interview with Stephen Gregory Smith who gives us all the behind-the-scenes scoop on the 28th Columbia Pike Blues Festival. 

Listen to Ibi Owalabi talk about her early influences as a queer artist and the amazing shows scheduled at Woolly Mammoth Theater for World Pride.

What are your three wishes? Don't miss this charming interview with the talented lead actors from Creative Cauldron's Aladdin--Odette Gutierrez del Arroyo and Brian Dauglash. The show is almost sold out so don't miss your chance to see the show. https://www.creativecauldron.org/buy-tickets.html

Listen to the talented cast from King James playing at Round House Theater. The conversation with Dr. Dominick Shattuck, Gregory Perri, and Blake Morris will have you caught up in the world of men's friendships. 

Laugh, laugh, and laugh so more. Listen to the director, co-set designer, and cast members from The Play That Goes Wrong from The Little Theater of Alexandria.

Listen to the warm and charming song writer, singer, and actor Tom Goss who shares his love for quirky lyrics, DC hot spots, and furry bears! 

Listen to our next installment of the special podcast series for the artistry of World Pride. An interview with Lucy will have you in awe as she talks about death defying stunts in her one-woman circus show. Special thanks to Equality NoVa for underwriting the series.

Listen to the creative team of NextStop Theatre Company as they talk shop about the behind the scenes task of staging an energetic, funny, and foot frenzy show like Footloose the Musical! 

Learn about the exciting artistry at Theater Alliance's World Pride Hub! Go to their website and get your tickets fast. https://bit.ly/PrideHubTIX You will be inspired by the interview with Theo Yu and Aria Velz.

Daniel Manzoni, founder of Festival Argentino USA shares his passion for all things Argetine! The annual festival brings together music, dance, and great delicacies from the South American favorite.

Mexodus' Helen Hayes winner for best actor in a musical, Brian Quijada, shares his vision for the brilliant spoken word musical that can't be missed! 

Listen to Theater Washington's Jan Du Plain as she shares stories of her early discovery of theater and the leadership she provides in making the Helen Hayes Awards ceremony shine! 

Husband, father, writer and director of Private Jones shares much about the inspirations in his personal life and artistry. Learn about the ten-time nominated musical Private Jones from Signature Theatre.

Noah Mutterperl shares his early experiences as a young actor in his parent's basement to his double nomination for Helen Hayes Awards acting credits in American Psycho and The Woman in Black.

You will be inspired by the talent of the Poetry Out Loud Competition. Listen to the Education Program Manager of the Poetry Foundation, a former national champion and the current representative from the Silver State!

Listen to the talent behind American Psycho from Monumental Theater. Listeners will be intrigued about the challenges of portraying a rampant serial killer on stage!

Listen to an energetic and inspirational interview with the artists behind She Persisted, a musical about the contributions of legendary women in the United States at Adventure Theater. The show has garnered eight Helen Hayes Awards nominations!

Listen to Rachel Cahoon, Nicky Kaider, and Leela Aviles-Dawson the talented actors nominated for their roles in The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, and Chorus Line. 

Listen to Broadway actress Meliss Errico, as she shares her artistry in creating The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War.

Matthew Powell shares his early love for dance and his experiences as the Artistic Director of NovaBallet Center for Dance. He spotlights the company's upcoming production of Don Quixote.     

Listen to the director, creators, and lead actor of Professor Woland's Black Magic Rock Show.