The Box Office Insider Podcast

After a long wait, we are finally introducing our not-so-new Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Patrick Coughlin, who is nearly finished with his first academic year at Carroll! He's talking about the unique marching band at Carroll, his connection to the Green Bay Packers, and how a student can get involved in one of our athletic bands!

In this new podcast series, “A Creative Outlook,”  Visual and Performing Arts students take you on an exclusive tour around campus as they speak with various faculty, staff, and community members to hear their perspective on the importance of the Arts at Carroll University. Today, Olivia Cypcar '23 & Gavin Steele '23 will be talking with President Cindy Gnadinger.

In this new podcast series, “A Creative Outlook,”  Visual and Performing Arts students take you on an exclusive tour around campus as they speak with various faculty, staff, and community members to hear their perspective on the importance of the Arts at Carroll University. Today, Elena Donley '25 will be talking with Dr. Susan Lewis.

In this new podcast series, “A Creative Outlook,”  Visual and Performing Arts students take you on an exclusive tour around campus as they speak with various faculty, staff, and community members to hear their perspective on the importance of the Arts at Carroll University. Today, Olivia Cypcar '23 will be talking with Dr. Mark Blegen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. 

In this new podcast series, “A Creative Outlook,”  Visual and Performing Arts students take you on an exclusive tour around campus as they speak with various faculty, staff, and community members to hear their perspective on the importance of the Arts at Carroll University. Today, Emari Zollicoffer '22 will be talking with Dr. Kareem Muhammad, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

On this special episode of the podcast, we welcome world-renowned composer Paul Chihara and Carroll adjunct professor Ron Foster! Ron and Paul are close friends who have known each other for over 20 years, and Ron is the reason Paul was able to visit our campus during the last week of September. Before Paul left campus, he directed a culmination concert on October 1st, which can be viewed online here.  In this episode, Ron and Paul discuss their work relationship, their travels, and the type of work they do. Paul composes music for Hollywood and Broadway, such as ballets and movies, and Ron composes music while also teaching at Carroll. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Ron and Paul's amazing careers!  To learn more about Paul, visit his website here. 

Celebrate the Carroll Players' 125th anniversary with an interview from Professor Emeritus David Molthen.

On this episode we are welcoming a new face to Carroll! Dr. Stacy Dziuk is the new director of Instrumental Music at Carrol University and we are getting to know her and what she has planned for our instrumental ensembles this year. Learn more at Carroll music here: Carrollu.edu/music Learn about upcoming events here: Carrollu.edu/events  

In this episode we are catching up with Andrew Fletcher, a Carroll graduate, who has been working as a fine art painter for the past ten years. He and his wife Katie, who is also a painter, sell work at festivals around the country and do what many are scared to try; survive and thrive as an artist. Learn more about Andrew's work here:  http://www.andrewclairfletcher.com/ https://toryfolliard.com/artists/andy-fletcher

In this episode we are talking with Kaitlyn Shanks, a student at Carroll University, with her former professor, Julie VonDerVellen and attorney Mario Falsetti, about how this team came together to create an LLC for Kaitlyn's new business!  More episodes with Julie VonDerVellen https://theboxofficeinsider.libsyn.com/50-authentic-obsessions-with-professor-julie-vondervellen   For questions about this episode or forming an LLC, please reach out to boxoffice@carrollu.edu

As a former Carroll Player, Michael Dean Morgan reflects back on the time he spent on Otteson Stage as an under graduate student and how it made him the person he is today. Now as a professional actor and Theatre professor, he credits his time at Carroll with instilling values and a work ethic that paid off after graduation.

Have you ever seen a poster at Carroll University promoting an upcoming theatre performance? Held a program in your had as you sit in The Otteson? Hit the "Like" button on a Carroll Player's Facebook post? Did you know that every graphic, word and idea came from a team of students working together on our Theatre PR Team? In this episode Maddy and Olivia share what it's like working as true professionals while being involved in Theatre at Carroll.   Learn more about Theatre at Carroll here.

In honor of June Pride Month and the Carroll Player's 125th Anniversary (June 1896-2021), this special edition features television and media producer John Catania, Class of 1982. This interview first premiered on CU in the Workplace here. After studying Music and Theatre Arts at Carroll in the early 80s, John moved to New York City to begin an active career on the stage. John met his now husband, Charles Ignacio, in 1993 on the staff of the groundbreaking series In the Life, the first U.S. television program ever to document the real lives of LGBTQIA+ people. The historic In the Life series aired on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) stations for two decades from 1992 to 2012. For In the Life, John was a communications director, stage manager, writer, editor, and staff producer, having created dozens of segments on subjects as wide-ranging as Broadway stage productions to national politics. He produced profiles on former U.S. Representative Barney Frank (Democrat-Massachusetts) and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Democrat-Wisconsin), and an interview with President Clinton's White House communications director, George Stephanopoulos. John's 1998 story on the budding gay rights movements in China and Hong Kong was a first for American television. For an earlier story about Chinese gay men in the U.S., he received the Seigenthaler Award for Excellence in Journalism from the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association. In 2013, John and Charles spearheaded the committee that oversaw the deposit of all of In the Life's historical materials—consisting of nearly 200 episodes, transcripts and complete paper records, as well as thousands of video source tapes—into the permanent collection of the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the largest university-based media archive in the world, second only to the U.S. Library of Congress. Episodes of In the Life are also part of numerous permanent collections including the ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives at the University of Southern California, the Stonewall National Museum and Archives in Fort Lauderdale, and The Paley Center for Media in New York City. John has presented numerous screenings, talks and workshops about LGBTI rights, most recently in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand at the invitation of locally based NGO's as well as U.S consulates embassies. John and Charles have been life partners for 27 years and were legally married in New York City on July 24, 2011—the first day marriage licenses were issued to same-sex couples in the State of New York.

In honor of June Pride Month and the Carroll Player's 125th Anniversary (June 1896-2021), this special edition features television and media producer John Catania, Class of 1982. This interview first premiered on CU in the Workplace here. After studying Music and Theatre Arts at Carroll in the early 80s, John moved to New York City to begin an active career on the stage. John met his now husband, Charles Ignacio, in 1993 on the staff of the groundbreaking series In the Life, the first U.S. television program ever to document the real lives of LGBTQIA+ people. The historic In the Life series aired on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) stations for two decades from 1992 to 2012. For In the Life, John was a communications director, stage manager, writer, editor, and staff producer, having created dozens of segments on subjects as wide-ranging as Broadway stage productions to national politics. He produced profiles on former U.S. Representative Barney Frank (Democrat-Massachusetts) and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (Democrat-Wisconsin), and an interview with President Clinton's White House communications director, George Stephanopoulos. John's 1998 story on the budding gay rights movements in China and Hong Kong was a first for American television. For an earlier story about Chinese gay men in the U.S., he received the Seigenthaler Award for Excellence in Journalism from the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association. In 2013, John and Charles spearheaded the committee that oversaw the deposit of all of In the Life's historical materials—consisting of nearly 200 episodes, transcripts and complete paper records, as well as thousands of video source tapes—into the permanent collection of the UCLA Film & Television Archive, the largest university-based media archive in the world, second only to the U.S. Library of Congress. Episodes of In the Life are also part of numerous permanent collections including the ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives at the University of Southern California, the Stonewall National Museum and Archives in Fort Lauderdale, and The Paley Center for Media in New York City. John has presented numerous screenings, talks and workshops about LGBTI rights, most recently in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand at the invitation of locally based NGO's as well as U.S consulates embassies. John and Charles have been life partners for 27 years and were legally married in New York City on July 24, 2011—the first day marriage licenses were issued to same-sex couples in the State of New York.

Today we are featuring Dian Yoder, class of 1998. As a music major at Carroll she said yes to a performance opportunity that took her down the path of an exciting career in event production. Dyan is a stage manager, supertitle creator and co-owner of Captus Creative, full service concert and event production company based in West Michigan.  Learn more about the Visual and Performing Arts Carroll University Here.

Today we are checking in with recent grad, Anthony Tirrell '20 about his multifaceted talent stack! Anthony has built a strong foundation for a successful career by focusing on the things he enjoys most: music, video and gaming. What could be seen as a list of hobbies has turned into a robust resume for Anthony! If you would like to get in touch with Anthony, you can email him at anthony.tirrell@yahoo.com

In this episode we are catching up with Andrea Klohn '17, who graduated with a degree in Theatre and Graphic Communication and a minor in Arts Management. While working for the student PR team in the Theatre Program, Andrea realized that combining her interest in Theatre and Graphic Design was her dream job! Fast forward to today and Andrea is working professionally as a graphic designer for a theatre company as well as a visual artist creating hand made wall weavings. Andrea's Website Andrea's Instagram

This summer we are releasing weekly podcast episodes featuring our successful Carroll University Visual and Performing Arts alumni. The first episode features Laura Fisher-Bonvallet '74, who has had two successful arts related careers. After a full career as a music educator, Laura started a second career as a textile artist. She now sits on the Carroll University Board of Trustees and is an avid arts supporter.  www.LauraFisherBonvallet.com www.carrollu.edu

On this special episode of the podcast, we're featuring some songs from the Muusika choir concert that took place in Shattuck Auditorium on April 18th. Directed by Dr. Leticia Grutzmann and featuring Carroll University's Treble Choir and Chamber Singers, this concert honored cultural diversity by featuring music from several countries and exploring aspects from various cultures. Take a listen to immerse yourself and travel around the world through the power of music!  To watch the entire concert, visit our Stretch page by clicking here.   

On this episode of the podcast, Carroll students Maddie Buchta and Tommaso Jozwiak sit down with musical theater majors Gavin Steele and Kyra Hietpas. All four are students here at Carroll and are heavily involved in the theater arts program. They discuss their backgrounds in theater, performance anxiety and how they overcome it, and tips on how to make a good impression during an audition.  And don't forget: if you're an incoming or current student who would like to major in musical theater, auditions are due April 30th at 11:59pm! 

In this episode, Carroll students Ky Peters and Brad Weller sit down with Dr. Leticia Grutzmann, Director of Choir and Vocal Music and Assistant Professor of Music, and Dr. Kristen DeNinno, adjunct voice instructor. They discuss some very interesting topics, including the differences between opera and musical theater as well as the importance of both! Listen to the whole episode to learn more about these fascinating genres!  To learn more about Carroll's music program, visit their website here. Also check out our musical theater website here or find more information about the theater arts here. 

This episode is a special concert replay, originally airing on November 23, 2020, featuring the Carroll University Jazz Ensemble.  View the full concert video here View on-demand performances here For more information about upcoming events: Carrollu.edu/arts

On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Aasawari Kulkarni, an Indian-born graphic designer and artist whose work is currently on display in the Joyce Bliss Art Gallery! She recently received a Teaching Fellowship from the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design through her work at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, alongside the three other featured artists. In this episode, we discuss Aasawari's thesis on femininity and typeface, her art currently on display, and her life as an artist.  Carroll students, faculty, and staff are welcome to view the showcase in person, or you can find the online gallery here.  To learn more about Aasawari and her work, check out this article or visit her website, aasawarikulkarni.com. 

In this episode, we talk with Carroll graduate Sue Zimmer ('88) who owns her own pottery business, Stone Pony Pottery. We discuss how she majored in organizational communication and minored in art, planned to work for an ad agency, and ended up in printing sales. She started making pottery as a side business, but has now found her calling as a full-time potter. With her unique business model and business background, Sue is able to sustain herself full-time by creating large-batch custom orders for her clients!  To learn more about Sue and her business, visit her website stoneponypottery.com!  If you would like to nominate someone to appear in one of our podcast episodes, email boxoffice@carrollu.edu! 

This episode is a special concert replay, originally airing on November 23, 2020, featuring the Carroll University Chamber Orchestra.  View the full concert video here View on-demand performances here For more information about upcoming events: Carrollu.edu/arts

In this episode, we are discussing the Festival Of New Works, taking place on March 4-6 at 7 p.m. each night. You can view the festival on our live streaming platform here: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/carrolladmin/ Learn more about the festival and the Carroll Players' 125th anniversary here! https://carrollplayers.weebly.com/ www.Carrollu.edu/arts  

On this special episode of the podcast, Box Office student workers Emily and Marina talk about what it's like working for the Box Office! They discuss what they do as student workers, such as creating content for Facebook and Instagram, answering messages, and selling tickets. They also talk about how Covid has impacted their jobs, since most in-person shows had to be cancelled or changed to a virtual format. Listen to this episode to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the Box Office runs! Are you interested in applying to become a Box Office team member? Contact Sara Meyer at smeyer@carrollu.edu Christmas at Carroll 2020 podcast episode Sunny: Carroll University Dog in Training

This episode is a special concert replay, originally airing on December 10, 2020, featuring the Carroll University Chamber Orchestra.  View the full concert video here View on-demand performances here For more information about upcoming events: Carrollu.edu/arts

In this episode, we are sharing an episode from Authentic Obsessions where Professor Julie VonDerVellen was a recent guest and discusses her professional work as an artist. About Authentic Obsessions and more episodes: https://www.authenticobsessions.com/episodes/julievondervellen  

The Carroll University music scholarship auditions are taking place on February 6th so in this episode, we are talking with the music faculty to learn more about what they are looking for and how students can prepare. This episode is full of great audition tips for any student preparing for an audition, not just at Carroll. Sign up for a music scholarship audition here! Carroll University

In this student-takeover episode we are hearing from Skyler and Micaela as they interview Cecelia Kuenn, costume shop supervisor and instructor at Carroll University. They are discussing what opportunities students have working in the costume shop and changes that have taken place due to the pandemic. For more information about Carroll University: www.carrollu.edu/arts

In this week's episode, students Maddy and Brad interview Professor Justin Gale about his newest course, THE291: Pandemic Production Management. Professor Gale is the scene shop and production manager for the Theater Arts Program at Carroll University, and the professor for the newest class in The Department of Visual and Performing Art. Maddy and Brad's discussion with Professor Gale includes how he came up with idea for the class, what the course entails, skills students will learn, and the future of theater during a pandemic. If you're interested in this class, listen to this episode to learn more! 

On this week's podcast, students Olivia Cypcar and Sage Morton talk to Carroll's visiting professor and lecturer of art and photography, Justin Fondrie. They discuss the unique and diverse aspects of Carroll's photography department, such as the types of photography classes students can take, from the history of photography to different photography techniques. They also talk about Professor Fondrie's experiences as a professor and a professional in the field, and how he prepares students for the professional world. Get to know Professor Fondrie and Carroll's photography department better in this episode! 

On this episode of the podcast, students Erin, Julia, and Kristina talk about how the pandemic has affected a few of the different arts-related student organizations at Carroll. The orgs they discuss are the theater group Carroll Players, the a cappella group PIOnissimo, and the improv group Funny Bone Mafia. Due to the pandemic, these organizations had to change how they operate in order to keep the members safe and follow all local and global guidelines. Some of the changes that have already taken effect include wearing masks, social distancing, and creating virtual workshops. Although there are more precautions than normal, the arts and student orgs are still thriving here at Carroll! www.carrollu.edu/arts

Christmas at Carroll is one of the longest traditions at Carroll University, historically taking place in Shattuck Auditorium on the first weekend of December. This year instead of putting our tradition on hold, we are bringing you a special podcast version of Christmas At Carroll featuring the Carroll University Choirs, The Carroll University Marching Pioneers and Pionissimo, our student acapella group. We hope you enjoy this brief performance and we can't wait to have everyone join us in Shattuck again next year for our annual Christmas concert. Happy Holidays from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and Happy New Year.

Check out our interactive episode page here! In this special two-part series, we talk with Professor Jennifer Dobby, the director of Carroll's fall production of ROMEO + JULIET (A COVER). This production was originally going to happen last spring, but due to Covid, the release was pushed back to this fall. In this episode, Professor Dobby answers questions from the viewers and talks through the many challenges that the pandemic brought, such as recasting roles, incorporating technology, and keeping everybody involved safe. Stay tuned next week for part two!  The re-release of Romeo & Juliet: A Cover will be available starting tomorrow! You can purchase the link here!  

Check out our interactive episode page here! In this special two-part series, we talk with Professor Jennifer Dobby, the director of Carroll's fall production of ROMEO + JULIET (A COVER). This production was originally going to happen last spring, but due to Covid, the release was pushed back to this fall. In this episode, Professor Dobby answers questions from the viewers and talks through the many challenges that the pandemic brought, such as recasting roles, incorporating technology, and keeping everybody involved safe. Stay tuned next week for part two!  The re-release of Romeo & Juliet: A Cover will be available starting tomorrow! You can purchase the link here!  

On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Dr. Brett Keating, the Director of Athletic Bands here at Carroll. Although sporting events have been cancelled this year, the marching band has continued to spread school spirit to our community with many socially-distant and virtual events, such as the Friday After Class series. Dr. Keating also talks about the challenges of building a tradition and visibility for a relatively new program, as well as some traditions that have already begun! Stay until the end of the episode to hear a performance of the opening of Motown played by the Carroll University Marching Pioneers!  You can find more information about the marching band scholarship here. You can also check out the marching band website and these videos of band performances.   

On this week's podcast, we listen to a special musical performance by Carroll alumni Mark Wampfler '19 and Lauren Wampfler '17, which originally aired live during PioPalooza and Carroll's Virtual Homecoming 2020. Mark and Lauren are recently married and met in Carroll's own music program, in which they are still heavily involved! Purchase your ROMEO+JULIET (A COVER) re-release ticket here!

Today's episode is a Halloween special featuring a preview performance by the Carroll University Wind Ensemble and The Jazz Big Band. Performances Include: Mary Shelley Meets Frankenstein: A Modern Promethean Tango by Erika Svanoe Carroll University Wind Ensemble; Darrell Brown, Director Moon Over Bourbon Street by Gordon Sumner, arr. Linzí Braün Carroll University Jazz Big Band; Darrell Brown, Director Vocalist: Janae Barnett Guitar Soloist: Victor Lawrence Intro music and sound effects created by students in Dr. Joel Matthy's Art Of The Machine interdisciplinary art class. Listen to a full episode about this class here. Learn more about the Arts at Carroll here.

On this special episode of the podcast, we listen to a piano performance by Carroll alumnus Adam Dachman '89, which originally aired live during the Pio-Palooza and Virtual Homecoming 2020. Virtual Homecoming events are spread throughout October and include virtual class reunions, live performances, and more! If you would like to get involved with Virtual Homecoming, go to carrollu.edu/homecoming to see a full list of events.  In Adam's own words: "Welcome to my home studio. Congratulations to everyone for getting this far through the pandemic. Together we can do this. Stay strong, stay safe, be well. Enjoy the music. Visit the iTunes store and search Adam Dachman and Adam Foster Dachman for all of my albums. Best to everyone, take care." And don't forget - Romeo + Juliet (A Cover) premiers this weekend! You can reserve your tickets here! 

In this week's episode, we talk with Dr. Joel Matthys about his class MUS232- Art of the Machine: Creative Computing from Algorithm to A.I. This interdisciplinary course combines artificial intelligence, coding, and visual and performance art to help students understand how computers think. The course explores how algorithms and coding can be used to create beautiful works of art, from Islamic tiles to naturally formed objects. Some of the amazing student-created works of art can be found here.  You can find episode three of our podcast with Dr. Matthys here.

In this amazing episode, we talk with adjunct Professor Jim Hoehn about his class, MUS158: Rock Music- Roots and History. Even though Covid-19 has disrupted some aspects of the class, such as attending live music performances, Professor Hoehn has found other ways to engage his students without using textbooks. Namely, by networking and crowdsourcing the music industry's best for virtual meetings with people like Nadirah Shakoor, backup singer for Jimmy Buffett, or Denny Tedesco, documentary producer and son of The Wrecking Crew's guitarist. Listen to this episode to hear more about this fascinating class! 

In this episode we're talking to Professor Mike Mortenson and students Jenna Bales and Alex Navin about their Pioneer Scholar research project, which involved capturing drone footage and measurements of North Lake. Professor Mortenson is from Carroll's graphic design program, and he wanted to bring the idea of drone education to Carroll. What started as an idea within graphic design soon grew into a true multidisciplinary study involving aviation sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, business, and more!  Congrats to Professor Mortenson, Jenna, and Alex on completing their Pio Scholar research project! 

In this episode, we talk to Carroll alumnus Frank Juarez ('97) about his Carroll journey from pre-med to art, as well as some of his many post-grad achievements. His accomplishments include winning National Art Educator of the Year, founding Sheboygan Visual Artists, opening Frank Juarez Gallery, and starting Artdose Magazine. You can find out more about Frank Juarez on his website. 

Join us this week as we talk to artists Pete Loose and Paul Moran about their newest gallery exhibit Form and Flowers. In this episode, Pete and Paul discuss their individual pieces and the creative processes they went through in preparing for the show.  Although the gallery will only be open to Carroll students, faculty, and staff, the virtual gallery is available here. 

This week, we are talking with Dr. Darrell Brown and Dr. Joel Matthys about their collaboration on a piece of "flex music" created for the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. Flex music is composed so that any band can play it, no matter their size or diversity of instruments. Their piece will premiere this fall by our very own Carroll University Wind Ensemble! Stay until the end of this episode to hear a sneak peak!  Neural Networks, Digital Music, and Robot Proofing the Arts- Dr. Joel Matthys 

What do Theater, Nursing, and English have in common? Find out in this episode as we talk to Professor Laura Gray about a new, interdisciplinary pilot program at Carroll that combines all three! The Standardized Patient Training Program offers a unique experience in which our Theatre Majors learn how to interpret character profiles and perform as patients. This gives our Nursing majors realistic, face-to-face learning opportunities.  

In this episode we are welcoming a new face to the Music program! Dr. Letícia Grützmann is the new Assistant Professor and Director of Choirs and Vocal Music. Originally from Brazil, Dr. Grützmann is coming to us from West Virginia University where she recently completed her Doctoral degree. After completing a fully remote interview process and moving cross-country during a pandemic, Dr. Grützmann is finally ready to begin this unique semester! You can learn more about Dr. Grützmann in this week's podcast interview.

On this episode the host of the Box Office Insider Podcast becomes the guest! Sara Meyer is interviewed by the Chair of The Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Jennifer Dobby, in this truly behind the scenes episode. We are discussing this podcast, the Box Office Insider newsletter, and CU|Gig- our program designed to help freelance artists gain experience in their fields before graduating.

In this episode we are re-releasing the audio performance of The Virtual Musical Theatre Cabaret. Originally premiering on Facebook Live, Carroll University students, alumni and professionals performed numbers from Carroll Players' recent productions of “Rent,” “Next to Normal” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” and “Spring Awakening.” Also included is a preview performance from the upcoming production of “ROMEO+ JULIET(A COVER).”  Cabaret Credits: Video Editing by: Diego L. Pedroza and Mark Wampfler '19 Audio Engineering by: Mark Wampfler '19 Hosted by: Mark Morris and Rachel Verhoef '19 Graphic Design by: Maddy Buchta and Olivia Cypcar Virtual Engineering by: Zac Meyer '08 Created and Developed by: Prof. Jenn Dobby and Sara Meyer '09