Art lover Tony Moschetti sits down with local creatives actively trying to make their mark in the Phoenix arts scene. Join us as they share their inspirations, their struggles, and perhaps their French fries.
I'm reccin' the rest of the podcasts I know in town! And it's a really big list, so strap in! Which, if you're listening in your car, I shouldn't have to tell you. So unsafe. Take some time and listen through to find some new podcasts to support, because this one is all wrapped up like a corpse in a hotel rug! Thank you to everyone who supported me over the last two years! It's been so much fun getting to learn more about the community I am forcing myself into!
Performer, writer and poet Clare Thompson Roy is a strong advocate for “doing the work” for the love of it and not accepting gigs based on money alone. Which is great because she moved to Phoenix. Clare sat with me outside of Urban Beans to talk about working with managers and agents, growing as an artist, and succeeding by not doing what she was taught. Clare has a blog and an instagram page where she shares visual art and poetry called starvinglittleartist that is definitely worth a follow!
Light em if you got em bruh, it's the Rec Room. Today I'm shouting out a local podcast that is no long releasing episodes, because nothing matters and it's funny.So check out Ghost Boys with Lou Moon and Tristan Bowling! Lou has since relocated but Tristan is still active in town doing fun stuff. On a heavier note, Comedy Off Main St. Needs our help! Here is a link to the https://www.gofundme.com/comedy-off-main-st, and you can hear more details in the episode You can also go check out the Bro Show this Friday at Sic Sense! Details https://www.facebook.com/events/480098535801515/?ti=icl And I swear to God if you don't rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and everywhere else.
Shandi, Allison, and Jessie are three theatre practitioners who joined forces to create the Blood n'Blush podcast, combining true crime, makeup, and current events. Like a Voltron of shit you drown in on Youtube. We met up at good ol' Urban Beans to talk about acknowledging 2nd jobs as a part of an artist's life, accepting praise from your peers whether or not you agree, and being shocked that anyone actually listens to their weird ass podcast. Shandi Ilyse is currently in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Theatreworks, which runs Friday-Saturday-Sunday through October 27. You can also downlod their friend's narrative podcast All in my Head starting on Halloween. And of course listen to Blood n' Blush every Monday on all your fav social media and pod sites. Don't forget to rate review and subscribe to mine as well! Or I'll straight murder you myself.
Something spooky is brewing in the Rec Room, and I don’t just mean the Eastern European Milk Liquor I found a recipe for on stumbleupon in college. Our podcast rec’ this week is Blood n’ Blush! Blood n’ Blush is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the two worlds where you find those things, namely true crime and cosmetics. It’s a very fun podcast and the three hosts will be guest on a episode in the near future! I also recommend local haunted house attraction Sanctum of Horror, even though I fucking forget the name on the recording, which is a great haunted house outside of superstition springs mall this season!
Holly Pyle is a vocal artist known for her use of looping, which does not in fact relate to the production of any breakfast cereals, so those questions have now been omitted. We met after her gig at the Vig Arcadia to talk about discovering jazz, struggling with ego, and what happens when you have to play tequila music. Holly has just released an album with House of Stairs available on Bandcamp, and they are jumping right into planning their next. You can see all of their upcoming gigs at houseofstairsmusic.com and hollypyle.com, and on Facebook and Instagram Don't forget to rate review and subscribe rate review and subscribe rate review and subscribe!
Get ready to half-heartedly play pool with your dorm-mate, because we are back in the Rec Room! This week I'm rec'in' a brand new podcast only one episode deep: What the Fork with Jared Duran and Jason Keil. What the Fork is a podcast that takes the hilarious sitcom The Good Place episode by episode basically just talking about how freakin great it is, and I am here for it. You can also hear Jared on the other Hoot n' Waddle podcasts like Ltd Engagement and Hoot n' Review, and you can read Jason's work in the Phoenix New Times. I also talk about Brelby Theatre and babies so those are good things. Don't torget to rate review and subscribe!
Writer and burgeoning actor Casey Anderson had his life change when he found the books of Cormac McCarthy, similar to my experience with the Captain Underpants series. We talk about how art teaches patience, engaging people with the barest minimum, and why even as a child he knew Flubber was trash. Casey is making his stage debut in Reasons to be Pretty at Laughing Pig Theatre, opening Friday September 28. Tickets available at [(laughingpigtheatre.com)] Don’t forget to rate review subscribe and buy tickets to the motherfucking play!
Hey it's another Rec Room! This week I'm rec'in' a podcast fairly similar to mine but with much more gravitas and deeper Phoenix roots and better microphones: It's On the Grid with Phillip Haldiman and Chris Ayers! Also Now & Then Theatre Company and Joe's Farm Grill. Listen now even though I just told you what I say!
Actor and improvisor Jacque Arend says the changes she is making right now are her beginning her "second life." Fearing witchcraft, I threw her into the murkey depths of the river, where lo she did sink. But first we talked in thr lobby of the TCA about not getting encouragement to do what you love, craving drama after a life of comedy, and how easy it is to teach without really knowing what the hell your doing. Jacque is making her theatrical comeback in Theatreworks' The Red Velvet Cake Warson October 26, more details at theaterworks.org You can also see her in Arizona Actor's Academy's Scene Festival, next Saturday September 15 at 7:30, tickets and info at azactorsacademy.com And you can always see something fun at The Torch, where Jacque still occaisionally performs and teaches. And you can always rate review and subscribe to the podcast I guess IF THERE'S TIME
Welcome to the first Rec Room mini episode! I decided on off weeks where there is no interview, I’m going to try releasing short, 10-15 min segments where I will highlight another great local podcast, as well as whoever and whatever else I feel like because there are no rules in the Wasteland. For this first episode, I’m highlighting the newer podcast Taste Buddies with Genevieve Rice, Comedy off Main St, and Rudy’s BBQ, which it turns out is not local but still pretty good! See you next week for a normal interview!
Writer and performer Christopher Danowski is my guest this week! I confidently told him as prep that I try not to talk too much so that he should speak freely, then proceeded to talk for a full minute before asking him a single question! Oops! But Chris still shared with me his thoughts on Theatre that challenges the audience, the double-edged sword of academic research, and why sometimes you should just say “fuck it” and do a sketch show. Chris is heading overseas to teach soon, but before he goes you can purchase his new book Dogsear. through Hoot n’ Waddle Press. The release party is September 15 from 5-7 PM at The Hive on 16th St. You can also see B3 Productions staging of Chris’ play Frogwomen opening November 10, more info at [thesicsense.com] Don’t forget to rate review and subscribe like your mama taught you!
DJ and Radio personality Mo is a steadfast believer in paying your dues to get ahead which I guess means I owe the library an apology and a bunch of money. We sat down outside Mango’s in Mesa to talk about the pressures of being the face of a company, giving local bands a chance to get heard, and why a guy who’s catchphrase is Dy-no-mite shouldn’t bemoan modern comedy. You can catch The Mo Show every weekday morning from 6-10 on Alt AZ 93.3, and catch Facebook live streams every Monday and Friday! You can also follow Mo on her new streaming channel at twitchtv.com/altaz933 Don't forget to rate review and subscribe everywhere so you get into heaven!
Performer and playwright Tayo Talaibi was my guest this week! Like any good interview experience, it started with her threatening to throw shit around the room. Tayo joined me at the Mesa Arts Center to discuss rediscovering acting after giving up on the arts, using the tools the internet provides, and why David Mamet would be great if he figured out what a woman is. Tayo produces work through her organization, Arizona Open Book Society, which you can follow on Facebook. Their next event is a staged reading of Tayo’s short play Lend An Ear, which will happen Saturday, August 11 at 6:30 PM at Lawn Gnome Publishing. You will get to see a sample of Tayo’s work when she performs as part of Laughing Pig Theatre’s next Monologue Cafe, which goes up July 27 and 28 at 7:30 PM. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to get seven years good luck!
When she was young, performer and comedian April Waltersheid would record episodes of Saturday Night Live and force her friends to reenact them with her. I had a similar hobby, but with times my family were proud of me. April and I sat on the floor of her packed-up living room and talked about creating a unique aesthetic whether it's conscious or not, the effect childhood damages can have on creativity, and how Judy Garland is less nostalgia-inspiring when you remember how rekt on ketamine she must have been. April will be performing in Tucson at Cans Deli on July 13 at the C* nts being C* unts talking about C* nts comedy show. More details on the Facebook page That same night, she will have a guest host for her Unicorn Comedy Show at The Nile in Mesa, more details TBD. You can also watch April's sketches on Youtube, and follow her everywhere. Don't forget to check out Survival Skills this weekend, and rate review and subscribe the podcast everywhere!
Comedian, improvisor and youtuber Alex Gilman is taking his first baby steps back into the entertainment world. And, just like a baby, he's hoping he won't fall on his face and shit himself. We hung out in his house and talked about why going it alkne was exactly what you want and not what you expect, how books and memoirs can help you set the stage for yournown ideas, and who that one person was, from that show, she's really good, you know? You can check out Alex's gaming videos on Youtube as Doc Digg (I'm in a couple and the games are too hard). You can also find Alex on Facebook and Instagram for updates on his improv shows at The Torch! And you'll have plenty of time to RATE REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE EVERYWHERE.
Actor, director, and educator Brian Foley doesn't CLOWN AROUND when it comes to CLOWNING AROUND. That took me 7 minutes to think of. He's a circus artist. We shared a pot of tea at a Chinese Restaurant and talked about the public opinion of circus arts, creating and casting a local variety show, and the artitic mantra that 90% of everything is garbage. You can get ready for next month's Valley Variety by going to vvphx.com To learn more about Brian himself, go to brianfoley.net You can keep up with Brenda Foley's great work with the Bridge Initiative at bridgeinit.org There are also a lot of great performing arts summer camps coming up for anyone who knows any parents! The Irish Cultural Center has a camp for kids 8-12 from June 18-22, details at azirish.org Circus School of Arizona has camps running all summer starting June 4 for kids 7-14, see the full breakdown at circusschoolofarizona.com Finally, Phoenix Youth Circus has camps June 4-8 and June 11-15 for kids 7-15, learn more at phxyouthcircus.org As always, check out Laughing Pig Theatre's upcoming events and rate review and subscribe on all media because it is the least you can do.
Austin Ryan of No Lungs chose to forego some traditional avenues of creating and releasing music, rather employing a more innovative, transparent online approach. Basically his Insta game is fire. Austin watched me drink coffee at The Coffee Shop as we talked about building the confidence to record solo, releasing rapid-fire albums, and why doing stuff like my podcast is awesome. You can find both of No Lungs' full-length albums in a pay-what-you-can format on Bandcamp or Spotify. You can also follow No Lungs to learn about upcoming dates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @nolungsaz. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe for real this time!
Creative artist Sherdes Leona ranks 27th in the world for female spoken word performers. I was recently rank 118th in floorwide performance at my day job. Truly a meeting of giants. We met at Urban Beans to talk about mixing media to explore themes, marketing yourself in a new area, and why she might be too competitive to compete. You can see samples of Sherdes' phenominal work at sherdesleona.com, @sherdesleona on Instagram, or Sherdes Leona Creates on Facebook. You can also inquire directly at sherdesleona@gmail.com Laughing Pig Theatre has great things planned, and as always rate, review and subscribe because guess what you haven't yet.
Sam Decross is back on the show? Talk about a Poor Life Choice, am I rite? Sam invited over to his pad to talk about how his music talent management business has evolved and expanded since we last talked. He shares how every artist should wake up thinking about finding a new audience, what he looks for in artists to work with, and how Chelsey Louise could take over his company herself if she wanted. Fairy Bones will release the video for the next single "Hang with the Bois" off of their recent album 0% Fun on April 20, and will be promoting it live at KWSS that day. Paper Foxes will be dropping a new video soon, and you can see them at Tempe Center for the Arts on April 27. The Sink or Swim will be opening for The Sherlocks at Last Exit Live on April 29. Follow all three bands and Poor Life Choice Management on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about all these shows and more at Poor Life Choice Rate Review and Subscribe to keep us going!
No guest this week, instead we are doing another motivational medley featuring guests from Episodes 27-49! Thank you to all the people who have supported this silly idea for a full year now. From this point on, the podcasts are going to be coming leas consistently, as I'm just too darn busy with my glamorous jet-set life. Take some time to check in on your favorite guests and see what they have going on now. And as always check out what my own project, Laughing Pig Theatre has going on. Because you haven't yet. Can't wait for you to join me in exploring the Phoenix art scene for another year!
Brianna Funk and Tanner Stuff of All Puppet Players had no idea they were going to be interviewed by me until about thirty seconds before they met me in a hallway outside Playhouse in the Park. It reminds me of a lot of "dates" I had in high school. We talked about the freedom of acting through a puppet, catering your shows to a popular appeal, and getting comfortable telling an audience to fuck off. All Puppet Players will next be tackling The Neverending Story, which opens April 13. Support them on Facebook or at allpuppetplayers.com You can also see Brianna's amazing work with special needs theatre at AdaptiveWorks by TheatreWorks. They will have their public performances of The Aristocats on April 10-11, more infor at theaterworks.org Take some time to also check out Laughing Pig Theatre's busy upcoming schedule, and also rate, review and subscribe or I will never forgive you.
Comedian and artist Molly Bridget Dean was generous enough to chat with me despite not feeling well. In return, I was generous enough to allow her to chat with me despite her not feeling well. So we met at Echo Coffee in Scottsdale to talk about the stigma of cartooning in the art world, the parallel vulnerability of figure modelling and comedy, and how ee all need to embrace Columbo. Molly has work on display on instagram @georgieboy14 or at A Sparkling Grim. She also has mysterious projects in the works involving vampires and 80's horror, so prepare yourselves. Also, friendly reminder to check out Laughing Pig Theatre's upcoming events, and to rate, review and subscribe. I have been so patient with you all.
Andre Johnson is a TYA actor who believes that we stop putting clear messages in our stories as we get older because we assume we've already learned everything. Unfortunately, he is wrong and I am right. Andre joined me at Cartel Coffee in Tempe to discuss the practicality of college in the arts, the frustrations of having to constantly represent a minority group, and why we should all be more like Terry Crews. Andre has a Youtube channel called CascoreGamer where he does fun playthroughs of video games. You can also see Andre in public performances of The Snowy Day Sat/Sun's until March 11 at Tempe Center for the Arts, more info at childsplayaz.org Also check out Laughing Pig Theatre for future monthly events! Also, just rate, review and subscribe guys.
My guest this week is Juan Lopez a.k.a Vicky C. Summers a.k.a. Miss Rock 2018 a.k.a. the person who taught me the word ratchet. We hung out in Juan's new apartment and had a laugh about how to find and capitalize on your strengths for drag, how learning gay history can help you understand the art better, and why i should be a bearded queen. Juan performs as Vicky every Wednesday at Charlies for High-Heels and Halos at 10:15, and Thursdays at Karamba's for Ruby Reynolds Show at 10:30. Both shows are NO COVER! Details on the Vicky Summers Facebook and Instagram Vicky will also be a contestent in Miss Phoenix Pride 2018, which happens Sunday March 18 at the Doubletree Tempe, tickets available now at phoenixpride.org. Rate review and subscribe I guess!
Director and Professor Bill Partlan has dedicated much of his career to the cultivation of exciting new plays, including work by Lee Blessing August Wilson. In the spirit of that I am sending him my NewsRadio fan-fiction and all six drafts of my one-man show. Bill invited me to his office to discuss the value of a good actor from celebrities to students, the role of director as constant student, and how rock & roll helps him pick stage managers. Bill will be directing for Phoenix Theatre's New Play Festival in March, more details at phoenixtheatre.com Bill will also be directing Now & Then's production of You, Me & Adam Levine on Feb 18, tickets and info at nowandthencc.com Rate, review and subscribe while you can!
As a child, writer, actor, poet and performance artist Pina received a standing ovation for playing the Mighty Germ in a school play; proving once and for all that there are no small parts, only small organisms. We went to Sip in Phoenix to discuss how she develops her one-woman show, the ups and downs of finding an agent, how all artists are basically Geminis. Pina is working on getting her show Pinhead Number One to the Edinburgh Fring Festival! You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @pinaoh1 for more details. Help Pina reach her goals by checking out the great services on patreon.com/pinapinhead You can also support her work with Women's League of National Peace and Freedom at wilpfus.org Rate, review, and subscribe!
Wardrobe Supervisor Kristen Martin says that she prefers the more shop-oriented facets of costuming, and dosn't actually care much for the design elements. I, on the other hand, don't really know what any of that means. But Kristen sat me down at her apartment to talk about the pros and cons of freelancing, how to maintain quality despite the size of your budget, and how to force a teenager down an unexpected career path. Kristen is working with Childsplay on their next production, The Snowy Day, which runs Jan 21-Mar 11. Childsplay will then wrap up their season with Maddi's Fridge Mar 31-Apr 8 and Flora & Ulysses Apr 22-May 20 Details for all these shows at [childsplayaz.org] Rate review and subscribe or I'll start smoking again.
Brenda Jean Foley and Jaime Fox are representatives from the Bridge Initiative, which is dedicated to promoting gender parity in theatre. They say they still have to explain to men sometimes that that doesn't mean "women only." Which honestly makes me feel like maybe it should be. Brenda and Jaime joined me at Urban Beans to discuss the importance of financial stability and pursuing grants for a new company, how women are ser against each other bu an artificial scarcity of roles, and the dreaded ethnically ambiguous casting call. The Bridge will produce Honor Killing, the next in its Her Voice monthly reading series, on February 19th at 7pm in the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. Shortly after, they have the 2nd annual Building Bridges Gala on February 24 at 6pm at Childsplay Campus in Tempe More details for these projects and further at bridgeinit.org Don't forget to rate review and subscribe everywhere!
Welcome back Starv...ers? Starvettes?Starvies? I wish I had a cool fandom name for the 50 people who listen to this. Anyway I've got a fun episode to bring in the new year! I talked with actress, blogger and contractually-bound life partner Taylor Moschetti! We talked about the difficult decision to pursue a steady income, the extra stress that comes with being plus-sized in the performance world, and why performers are basically just attention-starved babies at heart. Taylor has a plus-sized fashion and lifestyle blog called Born to Eat Cupcakes that you can also find on Facebook and Instagram. You can also catch Taylor teaching beginning acting and improv classes through the Mesa Arts Center with new sessions all year. Taylor has some upcoming events with Laughing Pig Theatre like the Improv Workshop on Friday, January 14 at 7:30 at the MAC. You can also submit monologues all month long to be including in the upcoming Monologue Cafe. More details through the link and on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to rate review and subscribe everywhere!
Exceptional painter Rachel Bess said she started off painting "pale, skinny goth girls and their sadness." Incidentally, that is also the name of my upcoming album. Rachel invited me into her awesome home studio to talk about accepting sacrifices that come with an artist's life, the continuous struggle of assigning value to your work, and the sweet relief of the table saw. You can find Rachel's work @rachelbessart on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, as well as her website rachelbess.com and the Lisa Sette Gallery in Phoenix. Follow her for more details about her upcoming show at the Mesa Arts Center in April. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
Nate Zeune and Lou Resnick from The Sink or Swim are my guests this week! Spoiler alert: Swim. The fellas joined me at Cartel Coffee Lab to talk about getting your name out whether you have a gig or not, making an album centered around a mood, and the legend of Arizona's first Parkour Band. The Sink or Swim are releasing their five-song album Oasis Unknown with a massive album release party at Crescent Ballroom on Jan 20 at 7:00 pm. Tickets only $10! I've listened to the album. It's good. You can see more details at thesinkorswim.com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
I first saw improvisor Clifton Gray performing a long-form solo show. Which means just like it used to say on my dating profile, he's used to being all alone, figuring things out as he goes. Clifton met me at Urban Beans to talk about having the freedom to be yourself onstage, why some styles work better than others, and how you end up onstage with a tuba and a pie. If you are curious about long-form improv, The Torch Theatre hosts a free drop-in class on the first Saturday of every month where you can test the waters, followed by an open play session called Bingo Jam. The next one is January 6, class at 2:30, sign up for the jam at 6:30, more details at thetorchtheatre.com. If you are an improvisor looking to get onstage, Cagematch is offered every Saturday night at 10PM. Learn more details and sign up here. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere! Really.
Actors Brenna Jackson and Jaren Navenma come from two different acting backgrounds only to end up in the same place: listening to me talk. We met at Urban Beans to discuss producing your own show, the actor's relationship with the audience, and why college may not really matter. You can follow Brenna and Jaren on Facebook. Their show The Last Five Years is goong up Jan 5 at 7pm at SIC Sense Sketch Comedy, more details here Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
Cellist and educator Wesley Skinner regularly puts together programs like "Bach and baklava" and "Bach and guac." I hope he gets back to me about my "Bach with Glocks" idea to bring classical music to shooting ranges. We went to Cornish Pasty to discuss the need for a strong repertoire, dealing with the nerves of playing solo, and why he might owe his whole career to Mr. Rogers. You can hear Wesley in action and view upcoming events on Facebook or his website, wesleyskinnercellist.com Wesley will be performing three of Bach's cello suites as part of the Tempe Festival for the Arts. Performance will be Saturday, December 3 at 4PM on Mill Ave. Also on Dec 2, Wesley will be teaching all levels of young Arizona cello students at ASTA-AZ's Cellobration at Tempe High School. More details here Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
Architect, artist, and entrepreneur Virginia Senior made me a sampler of some of the dishes she created for her restaurant because she "is not just what you see, it's what you taste." I can honestly say, Virgina tastes delicious. We talked outside of her business, Urban Beans, and discussed how community members can support artists, the craetivity that comes from restriction, and why she treats every pwrson who says they don't like vegan food as a challenge. Virginia is going to participate in this year's Pie Social, Sunday Nov. 19 in Roosevelt Row. More details here Virginia is also involved in several businesses in the area. You can visit Urban Beans any time and learn more about her other projects involving phoenix art lab and her architecture work. Finally, Virginia wants to recommend everyone check out Bitter Nasty on Facebook, who are putting out some great tunes. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
Dramaturg Rebekah Weagraff considers her role to be the person with answers to all of your potential questions. Which is basically the opposite of my job, so it works out nicely. We went to the beautiful Coffee Rush in Chandler to discuss her youth as a performer, how to utilize your skills in unexpected ways to find jobs, and why sometimes theatre doesn't have to teach a damn thing. Rebekah works consistantly with The Bridge Initiative. You can learn more about their projects at bridgeinit.com Rebekah also has a position with The Phoenix Art Museum, which also has some great work on display that you can learn about at phxart.org Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe everywhere!
Musician, cinematographer and all-around a/v guru Daniel Vivanco joined me this week to share how modern technology can unlock the true potential of an artist. All while speaking into a $30 second-hand recorder. We enjoyed Modelos in his backyard and discussed how to gain trust when you have no experience, how even the best tools require a human touch, and the power of Tequila Promises. If you are interested in connecting about a future project, Daniel wants to hear from you! email him at info@theprojectrevolution.com. You can see more of Daniels work at theprojectrevolution.com or on Facebook and Instagram @theprojectrevolution You can carch Daniel's latest project, PAUSE, at 7PM, Nov. 8 at Harkins Scottsdale 101, tickets available here Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
Poet and performer Ada McCartney told me she's firm believer in Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. But the only thing getting oppressed in our conversation was some tasty Picazzo's pizza! (ed: find a new joke) We spoke about performing your work against performing someone else's, being onstage alone, and why I will now never get a slam poet on the show. You can keep up with Ada's work by following her on Facebook. Wish her luck on her upcoming Work In Progress show of a new one-woman performance she is developing through Nuebox. It goes up November 27 at the Mesa Arts Center for an invited audience. Ada is currently working with Arizona School for the Arts. Find ways to support their young artists at goasa.org Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
Actor and writer Tony Latham once cast me as an aging, lecherous alcoholic who's always trying to give life lessons. It's nice when your friends understand you. We had a beer at The Shop in Tempe and talked about forcing yourself to do what your weakest at, learning by observing more experienced people, and the wise words of The Joker. Find Tony's professional Facebook page where he shares samples of his writing and announces future performances. You can also find him on Instagram @theycallmemrtony and on Twitter @paperbagactor. Tony will next be onstage for Phoenix Theatre's production of It's Only A Play, more details at phoenixtheatre.com Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere!
Actress and comedian Trejon Dunkley hit the ground running in our interview with about ten minutes of witty, self-reflective banter. And then I noticed I had forgotten to hit record so we started over. But then we sat on her couch and talked about how she deals with feelings of inadequacy, her struggle to find a rewarding outlet, and ehy certain people can fuck off. Trejon is co-hosting the Great Exposure underwear comedy show on Thursday, Oct 19 at Plazma Bar. Proceeds go towards the Sojurner Center. Next you can find her promoting her debate zine Fist at Ten at the Phoenix Zine Fest on Sunday, Oct 22 at Unexpected Gallery. You can always catch Trejon on Tuesdays at 9pm co-hosting the Grand Ave Pizza Co. Open Mic to try some comedy yourself. For other tidbits and pictures of her niece, Trejon is on Twitter and Instagram @avioletchild and you can follow her on Facebook. Don't forget to rate review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Sticher, and Google Play. For questions comments and suggestions email starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Photographer and painter Daniel Friedman has been making art in some form or another for decades. Naturally I felt qualified to tell him all about his own work. He met me at Urban Beans to discuss how technology affects art, the importance of outside opinions, and why you should assume you have unlimited money. You can see Daniel's work at Anhydrousdesigns.com or on Instagram @mrdhfaz. Daniel is part of Five15 Arts Collective, who will be hosting a showcase for him in More details about them can be found at five15arts.com Don't forget to rate review and subscribe everywhere. For questions comments and suggestions email starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Something Unique Productions began with head stylist Lamark Cole wanting an outlet for all the natural talent for fashion he saw in his friends. Same reason I'm starting a company for people who get drunk after two hard lemonades. I joined Lamark, as well as Make-up artist Raymond Peeples and hair artists Tyra Lawrence and Monique Reyes, on their beautiful balcony lounge. We talked about finding your strengths in a group, the importance of a positive message, and the minefield that is Craigslist. Tickets are available now for their next event, Bossy & Fab Reveal, Sat. Oct 21 at 6PM You can follow Something Unique Productions on Facebook and Instagram @somethinguniqueproductions and the members are all on Instagram: Lamark: @lambo808 Monique: @moniquer05 Tyra: @touchedbyty_ Ray: @twofacedpretty_face Caresse: @caressemedown Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere, and send questions, comments and concerns to starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Rappers Mins and Lil Lambow and producer Yung Bands might be taking their first steps into the scene, but they are already more dedicated to their music than I was to anything at their age except Kevin Smith movies and Dominos pizza. They joined me at the Chop Shop to talk about creating a stage persona, the importance visual art in the genre, and why you don't want to get stufk as "the weed guy." You can find all three on Instagram @minsboi @lil_lambow @youngbands links to their current work on youtube on their respective profiles Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Apple Podcasts. Send questions, comments and suggestions to starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
No new guest this week! We travel back in time to hear all the responses I've had so far when I ask my guests for "one piece of advice." Thank you for all the support you've given so far! I am so glad to have the opportunity to speak with so many phenominally talented local creatives. If you know someone who would be good for the podcast, or if you've enjoyed it so far, please rate review and subscribe all over, and email me at starvingartistsphx@gmail.com.
Actors and instructors Leeann and Matthew Dearing have spent years learning and adapting to the demands of the Phoenix arts scene. I've handily boiled down their life's work so far into about 50 minutes. We had a coffee in their beautiful home, where they shared their thoughts on why improv is such a great acting tool, why it's important to take risks in an audition, and why, if the passion is there, you can teach great acting in a doctor's office lobby. You can find more information on traditional classes and the new e-classes, Chaos Comedy improv, and Lighthouse Productions at dearingstudio.com You can also follow Leeann's sketch comedy series "Leeann and Michelle Think They're Funny" on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow on all social media. for questions comments and suggestions email starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Costumer Amber Skies has the earnest positivity of a Disney Princess and the zany exhuberance of that Disney Princess's animal friend. We sat down at the wrong Starbucks and then later the right Starbucks, and she told me about expressing yourself through existing characters, the issues that social media brings to the community, and why Snow White's eyes HAVE to be brown. Amber Skies can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Patreon, Youtube, DeviantArt, StoreEnvy, and Etsy, where you can see her work and purchase prints and custom commisions. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and follow all our social media too. For questions, comments and suggestions email starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Brian and Shelby Maticic decided to open a theater where artists could explore acting, directing, writing, designing, and apparently conceiving a child. We sat down in the house of their theater in downtown Glendale to discuss why it's important for theaters to work together, how they find new works to support, and why things are better when they're scrappy. This weekend is the last chance to see the annual Miscast Concert, Aug. 25-26 at 7:30 PM. You can also catch their next mainstage show Whisper Sweetly, as well as the Theatre for Young Audiences show The Time Machine, both opening the weekend of Sep. 15 Brian's next show Depend on Me is opening shortly after on Oct 6, and you can catch the in-house improv team Results May Vary every 2nd Sat and 4th Fri. Details on all these shows, as well as information on their ShowGo service and opportunities for stage management and board postitions, can be found at brelby.com Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe everywhere, and send questions comments and suggestions to starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Casting director Laura Durant and casting assistant Nathaniel Burns join me today for a deep dive into their casting process. No big deal, but they do say I look like Van Gogh. They also share their advice regarding the basics every actor should know coming in, why it's ok to keep your day job, and how to own your missing teeth. You can learn all about Laura and the services she offers at durantcom.com. From there, you can also get in touch with her about getting your name in her actor's database! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and follow everywhere, and send questions, comments and suggestions to starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Filmmaker Jacob Sacks thinks the director should be the least technically-minded person on set. If that's the case, I must be the director on every set in 60 miles. We met for a beer at Cartel Coffee in Scottsdale for an illuminating chat about importance of music in his creative process, the relationship with cast and crew, and how you can get people to pay you just about anything. Jacob is currently in post-production on his short film Static, which he will be submitting to festivals (including Sundance!) in the next month. Keep an eye out in support of that and his related production company, Where's Toes Productions. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe everywhere, and send questions, comments, and suggestions to starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
Arts Journalist Kerry Lengel is not here to give you a good review you can share all over your social media. He is here to tell you how he feels, and he feels good doing it. Kerry joined me at the fantastic Coffee Talk in Chandler to discuss the importance of pushing boundries, finding the art that suits your aesthetic, and why being an expert can ruin your writing. Follow Kerry on Facebook and Twitter to talk to him directly, and check out azcentral.com for his current journalistic work. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review on all your favorite places, and send questions comments and suggestions to Starvingartistsphx@gmail.com
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