Podcasts about act theatre

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, join Town Hall Seattle to hear Vietnamese author Susan Lieu discuss her memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter. Susan will be in conversation with Executive Director of Friends of Little Saigon (FLS), Quynh Pham. Together, Susan and Quynh will discuss the impact of war with regards to trauma, memory, loss, and healing — as individuals and as a collective. You may have already seen the work of Seattle author and performer Susan Lieu at Bumbershoot, Wing Luke Museum, or the Seattle Library. Her sold-out solo theatre performance in Seattle, 140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother, describes the true story of her mother's death due to medical malpractice. No matter where you've seen her name, you already know she's passionate about asking questions and seeking a better future. In her new memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter, Lieu asks questions about grief and body image through her family's story. Refugees from the Vietnam War, Lieu's family escaped to California in the 1980s. Upon arrival, her mother was their savvy, charismatic North Star, setting up two successful nail salons — until Lieu was eleven. That year, her mother died from a botched tummy tuck. For the next twenty years, Lieu navigated a series of questions surrounding her mother's death alone—until now. Sifting through depositions, tracking down the surgeon's family, and enlisting the help of spirit channelers, Lieu uncovers the painful truth about her mother, herself, and the impossible ideal of beauty. But the answers she finds are also rooted in fierce determination, strength in shared culture, and finding one's place in the world. Susan Lieu is a Vietnamese-American author, playwright, and performer known for her autobiographical solo show, 140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother, which toured nationally to sold-out audiences. Her sequel, OVER 140 LBS, premiered at ACT Theatre's SoloFest. She has performed at major events such as Bumbershoot and The Moth Mainstage, and her work has been featured by NPR and the L.A. Times. Susan co-founded Socola Chocolatier and is an activist who helped pass a law raising medical malpractice caps. Her debut memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter (Celadon), is an Apple Book of the Month, a 2024 Best Book of The Smithsonian, NPR, and Elle Magazine, and has received accolades from The New York Times and The Washington Post. She was recently named one of Seattle Magazine's Most Influential People of 2024. Quynh Pham is the Executive Director of Friends of Little Saigon (FLS), a community development organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Little Saigon's cultural, economic, and historical vitality. Coming from a small business family, Quynh is passionate about supporting small immigrant- and refugee-owned businesses and fostering community-driven solutions for health, safety, and well-being.

There has been an onslaught of news in Seattle's theater community.  Earlier this year, Seattle Rep announced it was laying off the majority of its artistic staff. The non-profit theater's subscription base is half of what it was before the pandemic. And that isn't the only change in the theater world: The 5TH Avenue Theatre is shutting down its new works program. ACT Theatre is exploring a merger with Seattle Shakespeare. Now, to be clear, these aren't the only theaters in town, there are many, many smaller theaters throughout King County, like Second Story Repertory in Redmond, and Green Lake's Seattle Public Theater which has merged with Matcha Theatre Works. But for major players like the Rep, 5TH Ave, Village Theatre, and ACT, the climb out of the pandemic has been tough. Guests: John Langs, Artistic Director of ACT Theatre Sheila Daniels, Assistant Professor at Cornish College of the Arts Aviona Rodriguez Brown, Associate Director of Engagement at 5TH Avenue Theatre and founder and CEO of ARB Consulting Arts. Relevant Links: Seattle Times: Seattle Rep layoffs to include majority of its artistic staff Seattle Times: ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company may merge soon Seattle Times: John Langs, artistic director of Seattle's ACT Theatre, to step down CORRECTION: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Seattle Theater Group merged with Matcha Theater Works; the organization that merged with Matcha Theater Works is called Seattle Public Theater. An earlier version of this podcast also stated that Seattle Rep and Seattle Children's Theatre merged. This overstates the recently announced partnership between these two theaters. Seattle Children's and Seattle Rep have instead combined forces on a few functionalities like box office, IT, and database administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle's theatre community demonstrated resilience and adaptability, navigating through challenging times to envision a new era for the performing arts. Arts journalist and educator Misha Berson will moderate an open discussion about Seattle's current theatrical landscape with the respected artistic directors of three of the city's most popular stage companies: John Langs, head of the long-running ACT Theatre; Karen Lund, producing artistic director of Taproot Theatre in Greenwood; and Dámaso Rodríguez, the new artistic director of the Tony Award-honored Seattle Repertory Theatre. Misha Berson was the chief theatre critic for The Seattle Times for 25 years. Now a freelance writer and teacher, her work appears in The Seattle Times, American Theatre, and other publications, and she is the author of four books, most recently Something's Coming, Something Good: West Side Story and the American Imagination. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

Have you ever dreamed of being famous? Imagined what it would be like to have all your dreams come true? Recognition, adoration, basking in the limelight. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? But dig a little deeper and you'll find that “The Road To Fame” is a prickly path, filled with twists & turns, backstabbing & betrayals. Experience a captivating journey into fame as the performers of Letters Aloud bring to life personal and illuminating letters from renowned figures like Stephen King, Dorothy Parker, Vincent Van Gogh, Emily Dickinson, Bruce Lee, Oprah Winfrey, and Tom Hanks, and explore the steep cost and evolving nature of what it means to be “famous” from those who have traversed its path. A riotously funny, movingly poignant, and thought-provoking experience brought to life by a gifted ensemble of professional actors, with live musical accompaniment, and a dynamic slide show, “Before They Were Famous” is a show that leaves audiences with smiles on their faces and much to discuss on their drive home. Letters Aloud is a performing arts company that brings to life intimate, thought-provoking, and often humorous stories hidden within private letters of the past. Their performances are a unique combination of literature, theatre, and live music that celebrates the beauty of the written word and the human experience. (If you take NPR's Selected Shorts, cross it with The Moth podcast and add just a pinch of the old A Prairie Home Companion, you pretty much have their show…except, of course, with letters.) They believe that letters are more than just pieces of paper; they are windows into the past, bridges between people, and tools for empathy and connection. Reading them aloud in front of an audience makes for a truly unique and powerful collective experience. Whether you're a fan of literature, history, or simply good storytelling, we invite you to join us on a journey through the written word. Letters Aloud is a celebration of the human spirit and we look forward to sharing it with you. About the Performers: PAUL MORGAN STETLER Paul is the creator and curator of Letters Aloud and a co-founder (and former Co-Artistic Director) of Seattle's multi-award-winning New Century Theatre Company. A well-known Seattle actor, Paul has appeared on numerous local stages over the past 20 years, including ACT Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Village Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre, Intiman Theatre, and Empty Space Theatre, as well as numerous regional theatres across the country. He holds a BA in English Literature at Cal State Northridge and an MFA in Theatre Arts from Penn State University. BASIL HARRIS Basil Harris is a Seattle actor and musician who has worked extensively on stage and in film and media. As a voice actor, he's a regular contributor to the audio dramas of Jim French's Imagination Theater. He also plays in the alt-pop band “Awesome”, which will be appearing here at Town Hall in December. More at basilharris.com CLAUDINE MBOLIGIKPELANI NAKO Claudine is an actor out of Seattle, Washington, and a core company member of the prestigious ACT Theatre where she has appeared in numerous plays and is a two-time Gregory Award Winner for her work on stage. Film/TV credits include Everything Sucks!, Raising Dion, and Outside In (Netflix); Three Busy Debras on HBO Max and Grimm on NBC. Up next: directing Stew by Nora Howard at ACT Theatre, March 15-31. RAY TAGAVILLA Ray Tagavilla is a UW Drama Program graduate and a recipient of the 2012, 2014 Gregory Award for Best Supporting Actor for Jesus Hopped the A Train and A Small Fire and 2016 for Lead Actor for The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. His most recent theater credits were Two Mile Hollow at Intiman Theater, Titanish at Seattle Public, and recent film credits were Three Busy Debras with Adult Swim/HBO Max. ALEXANDRA TAVARES Alexandra Tavares is one of Seattle's most treasured theatre actors. She most recently portrayed Caliban in Seattle Rep's The Tempest, as well as The Winter's Tale, The Odyssey, Constellations (nominated for Outstanding Actress), Three Tall Women, and The Great Moment at Seattle Rep. She is a co-founder of The Seagull Project and has performed with them as Nina in The Seagull, Masha (nominated Outstanding Actress) in The Three Sisters, and Yelena in Uncle Vanya. She holds an M.F.A. in acting from the University of Washington. JAMIE MASCHLER Jamie is a musician, music director, educator and ambassador of the accordion. She is co-founder of the Brazilian bands Foleada, En Canto, and the accordion duo Creosote. She has been heard with the Pueblo Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and Seattle Philharmonic. Jamie has also played the role of Nelly Friedman in Paula Vogel's award-winning play, Indecent, twice.

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Today Trae sits with Joe Ngo. He shares an upcoming play at Act Theatre, Cambodian Rock Band, and how the story unfolds for the audience. Next, Trae connects with Heru TchaasAmen, bringing back health and wellness for us all with a Mindfulness Monday segment. He discusses the importance and benefits of breathing correctly and also guides Trae through a breathing exercise you can all use!

It's time for another visit with Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins us each week with her reviews of the Maryland, DC and Virginia regional stage. Today, she tells us about the new Arena Stage production of playwright Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band, a mesmerizing, music-infused drama about how war and political oppression in the 1960s and 70s ravaged the southeast Asian nation's vibrant rock music culture, and the how the war's violent legacy still haunts a Cambodian family. Directed at Arena Stage by Chay Yew, Cambodian Rock Band 's cast includes Brooke Ishibashi, Francis Jue, Abraham Kim, Kelsey Angel Baehrens, Tim Liu, Jane Lui, Alex Lydon, Joe Ngo and Vi Tran. The show incorporates a live stage band - The Cyclos - covering 1960s- and 70s-era Cambodian psychedelic rock music and Cambodian-influenced songs by the contemporary American band, Dengue Fever. CRB is a Signature Theatre production, in association with Alley Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and ACT Theatre/5th Avenue. Cambodian Rock Band continues at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, DC through August 27. (Photo by Margot Schulman)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Wowie-Zowie alert! Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Game of Love" starring Kimberley Sustad and Brooks Darnell. Can two very good actors carry a movie about the making a really terrible board game? How do you feel about #sustuds - Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel movies on their podcast Girls Gone Hallmark. Hallmark Channel News Coming to Hallmark: read it all here. Heather Hemmens signs deal with Hallmark Aurora Teagarden moves on without CCB About "Game of Love" Game of Love was filmed in late November in Vancouver and Maple Ridge, more specifically in locations such as Jim's Pizza, Chameleon Café, and the ACT Theatre. Kimberley Sustad plays Audrey. Last seen in Lights, Camera, Christmas! last year as well as a cameo in Three Wise Men and a Baby - which of course, she co-wrote with Paul Campbell.  Brooks Darnell plays Matthew. Last seen in Holiday Heritage during last year's Countdown to Christmas. Prior to that, Advice to Love By and A Winter Getaway. Director Jason Bourque - 57 directing credits including one of our faves from a few seasons ago “My Christmas Family Tree” Story credit is giving to Samantha Herman. Her other writing credits include last year's “A Fabled Holiday” and “Our Italian Christmas Memories.” The teleplay was written by Joey Elkins who is a staff writer on the Netflix hit series “Outer Banks” as well as a few hallmark writing credits like “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” Blake Silver is also credited with writing the teleplay. His other work includes “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” as well.

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The Waltons Michael Learned on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson - Part 2 What're another 14 minutes and a little hysteria between friends? The anticipation of the marvelous Michael Learned makes the slightly bumpy start a small price to pay for her delightful self. We picked up where we left off Monday and double-backed a little. Growing up on a farm, preparedness for Olivia Walton, paying back her childhood candy debt, her spy father, exhausted mother, being the oldest of 6 sisters, all but one with unusual names, boarding school, moving from dance to drama, meeting Peter Donat, initially riding his coattails, becoming the first lady of ACT Theatre, then divorce, The Waltons, and award-winning success. Missing her own kids, getting bored, leaving, then Nurse, another Emmy, complaining, regretting, back to the theatre, and eventually, TV. Second Acts, and her upcoming leading role on Ryan Murphy's Jeffrey Dahmer series, tentatively titled, Monster. We circled back to Michael's memoir, which I shall continue to encourage her to pen… type, just write! There's a lifetime of experiences, challenges, successes, bottoming out and then soaring, making errors and learning, a beautiful love story that's surrounded her for 33 years following years of abuse, sobriety, and recovery, of which she is most humble. Warm, open, accessible, amiable, and oh so loveable, I enjoyed every moment in this iconic mom's most excellent company and will carry forth wanting more Michael! Michael Learned on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson - Part 2 Wednesday, 5/18/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Replay here: https://bit.ly/3sKq72c Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3sKq72c All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fla tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj Also on iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Voox, OwlTail, Backtracks, PlayerFM, Himalaya, Podchaser, and Listen Notes Thanks to Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions, the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com Nicole Venables of Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Products for the best tressed. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/ Blue Microphones and Kevin Walt

For the first time since COVID shut it down in March 2020, San Francisco's ACT Theatre is open. And they've opened in style - freestyle! KCBS Radio's Melissa Culross speaks with two of the stars of Freestyle Love Supreme, who are bringing their freestyle act from Broadway in New York to The Bay. Subscribe to Bay Current on the Audacy app, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, and Stitcher. Bay Current is on YouTube, on the KCBS Radio YouTube page.

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Joe Ngo is an NYC-based actor, writer, and musician who had the honor of performing on major stages all over the United States, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, Baltimore Center Stage, and ACT Theatre in Seattle. Some of his recent works include Cambodian Rock Band, All's Well That Ends Well, King of the Yees, Vietgone, The White Snake, 'Hamlet/Tyrants, Lovers, Liars', Henry IV: Part I, and The Taming of the Shrew.   In today's episode, Joe will talk about his journey in becoming an actor and also the history of his culture. He will share his pieces of advice for people that have discovered the passion that connects them to their culture, however, are unsure of how to proceed.    “Retelling stories and bringing it into full circle”    Horrendous but awesome stories  Putting two dynamics of Cambodian story alongside Cambodian rock music Preserving stories  

“I think you have to be [fearless]...  you have to feel like you have something to offer that people will want to watch.”—  Mark SianoOur guest this week teaches us that you don't need to be based in Los Angeles or New York in order to find success in the entertainment industry.Mark Siano is a performer, writer, and producer who has carved his own path in the theater arts — and he's found incredible success while working and living in his hometown of Seattle, Washington. His original works have been featured at venues including The Triple Door, ACT Theatre, and Cafe Nordo, and his list of productions include Seattle Vice, Bohemia, the Soft Rock Spectaculars, and his new immersive show Den of Thieves.This episode is the second in a four-part series covering creatives in the entertainment industry, and Mark shares some great insights about how to find not just artistic satisfaction, but also financial success in the theater world. We also discuss the magic of grants, the power of community, and why it took so long for Seattle to get an NHL team. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the podcast,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌ ‌Mark's impressive journey to becoming a successful producer, and the mindset shift that led him to profitability  What goes into putting on a theatrical show — and Mark's process from concept to opening nightThe differences between putting on a show in a bigger city versus a smaller one, and what to expect in each market  About Mark Siano: Mark Siano is a Seattle-based performer, writer, and producer, and a member of the comedy troupe The Habit. As a community organizer, Mark is taking a leadership role in Seattle as recovery begins following the COVID-19 pandemic.  Highlights:‌ ‌  01:56  Meet Mark Siano02:49  Mark's journey05:18  Mark's philosophical shift09:20  Mark's work in New York11:03  Producing in smaller v. larger markets15:11  Venue pricing16:56  What it takes to put on a show19:54  Den of Thieves24:22  Mark's daily routines26:19  Pandemic survival & grants28:01  Hiring an assistant30:48  Importance of community31:41  What fascinates Mark36:14  What's next?   ‌Links:‌ ‌https://www.marxiano.com IG:  @marxianoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marksianoTwitter: https://twitter.com/marxiano  Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistinclusive   Website: https://www.artistinclusive.com Connect  https://www.hollandcreative.io  daniel@hollandcreative.io    IG: https://instagram.com/conversioncopydesign    https://www.dashofcopy.com  anna@dashofcopy.com  IG: https://instagram.com/dashofcopy 

Sharyn Skeeter is a writer, poet, novelist, and educator. She was fiction/poetry/book review editor at Essence and editor in chief at Black Elegance magazine. She's taught at Emerson College, University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, and Gateway and Three Rivers community colleges. She participated in panel discussions and readings at universities in India and Singapore. Sharyn Skeeter has written and published magazine articles. Her poetry and fiction are in journals and anthologies. She lives in Seattle where she's a member of the board of trustees of ACT Theatre. Dancing with Langston was published by Green Writers Press in October 2019.About the Book:Carrie, a business manager who always wanted to be a dancer, has two commitments today. She made a promise to her late father to move Cousin Ella, a former Paris café dancer, from her condemned Harlem apartment to a safe place. She's also committed to catch a flight to Seattle with her husband for his new job. But Cousin Ella resists leaving the apartment where she's had salons with Langston Hughes. She also has a mysterious gift that she wants Carrie to earn. If she does, a revelation about Carrie's father and his cousin Langston Hughes will change her life.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/situationandstory/support Get full access to situation / story at situationstory.substack.com/subscribe

Maya Sugarman reads Jonathan Falls, by Scott Kaiser.  Maya then shares her response to the story and source material. Next, Scott and Olena discuss the inspiration behind the story, and the play on which it's based. Tales from the Vomitorium: 38 Short Stories by Scott Kaiser is sponsored in part by Whidbey Telecom, the Goosefoot Community Fund, and The Goose Community Grocer. This episode is also sponsored by Island Ductless Heating.Maya Sugarman (she/her) was honored to be a part of the 2016 ISF company, when she played the title character in Jane Eyre. After graduating from Harvard, Maya was fortunate to perform throughout the Northwest, including at ACT Theatre, Portland Center Stage, Seattle Shakespeare Company, New Century Theatre Company, and Strawberry Theatre Workshop. Maya is currently earning her MBA at the University of Southern California.Scott Kaiser (he/him; Author) is a nationally recognized master teacher of acting and voice, as well as a director, playwright, and author. For 28 seasons, Scott served as a member of the artistic staff at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, where he directed, adapted, coached, or performed in all 38 of Shakespeare’s plays. Scott is the author of four books on Shakespeare: Have Shakespeare, Will Travel; The Tao of Shakespeare; Shakespeare’s Wordcraft; and Mastering Shakespeare. He has also penned several original plays, including Falstaff in Love, Love’s Labor’s Won, Now This, Splittin’ the Raft, and Shakespeare’s Other Women: A New Anthology of Monologues. Scott has directed at numerous theatre training programs around the country, including Carnegie-Mellon University, The University of Washington, Duke University, Seattle University, Santa Clara University, the University of Oregon, and Southern Oregon University. Scott holds an ADVS from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, an MFA from the University of Washington Professional Actor Training Program in Seattle, and a BA from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.★ Support this podcast ★

Listen in as Liz Ellis chats with Keiko Green eight years after they first met on the set of a webseries. The two Amy Award winners and BPA alums cover Keiko's acting and playwriting career before diving into craft, the theater biz, and how to go to grad school for free. Here is a link to Keiko's play, WAD at ACT Theatre. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website for more updates. Keiko Green is a 2nd-year MFA Playwriting student at University of California San Diego. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to a bilingual household (Japanese and English). She received her BFA from NYU’s Tisch School with a focus on Experimental Theatre. Keiko lived in Seattle for six years, where she is still a Core Company Member at ACT Theatre and a former member of the Seattle Repertory Theatre’s Writers’ Group. Her play “Nadeshiko” won the Gregory Award for Outstanding New Play, as well as landing on the Honorable Mentions for the national Kilroys List. Her plays have been developed and/or produced by ACT Theatre, the Kennedy Center, National New Play Network, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and the Playwrights Realm. She was a finalist for both the Many Voices and Jerome Fellowships at the Playwrights Center and the Leah Ryan Fund, as well as the Recipient of Bainbridge Island’s Amy Award. As an actor, Keiko has performed at the Denver Center of Performing Arts, Seattle Repertory Theatre, ACT Theatre, and the National Asian American Theatre Company among others. Keiko is represented as a playwright and screenwriter by the Gersh Agency and Anonymous Content.   Liz Ellis was Director of Education at BPA until 2018, when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in television. She currently works on Law & Order: Organized Crime, premiering April 1st. Liz previously interviewed Jesse Smith for this podcast.    

We're back with Ryan Carter who is producing and directing The Secret Society of Leading Ladies for the Barn Theatre! Andrew & Ryan discuss The Color Purple (Leicester Curve), The Secret Society of Leading Ladies (Barn Theatre) and The Theatre Channel (Theatre Café) as well as the latest news about Sister Act, Brooklyn, Fiver, Six and Vanara. As an actor, Ryan's credits include: Motown The Musical (West End), The Boyfriend (Menier Chocolate Factory) and The World Goes Round (Barn Theatre). He is the Creative Producer of RyCa productions, with his projects including Refresh and a series of concerts at Jack Solomons. Ryan is one of the Creative Director for Turn Up London and is Creative Director of Digital Projects for the Barn Theatre, where his latest project is The Secret Society of Leading Ladies!   The Secret Society of Leading Ladies is an innovative concert which gives you - the viewer - control over which performances to watch with a top notch cast of incredible talent. The Secret Society of Leading Ladies is streaming online until Sunday 7th March. Visit www.barntheatre.org.uk for tickets. Hosted by Andrew Tomlins @Andrew_Tomlins Thanks for listening! Visit www.westendframe.co.uk to stay up-to-date with our podcasting adventures. 

Jeffrey Lo is a Filipino-American playwright and director based in the Bay Area. He is the recipient of the Leigh Weimers Emerging Artist Award, the Emerging Artist Laureate by Arts Council Silicon Valley and Theatre Bay Area Director's TITAN Award. Selected directing credits include The Language Archive and The Santaland Diaries at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Vietgone at Capital Stage, A Doll’s House, Part 2 and Eurydice at Palo Alto Players (TBA Awards finalist for Best Direction), Peter and the Starcatcher and Noises Off at Hillbarn Theatre, The Grapes of Wrath, The Crucible and Yellow Face at Los Altos Stage Company and Uncle Vanya at the Pear Theatre (BATCC award for Best Production). As a playwright, his plays have been produced and workshopped at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, The BindleStiff Studio, City Lights Theatre Company and Custom Made Theatre Company. Jeffrey has also worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and The Asian American International Film Festival. In addition to his work in theatre he works as an educator and advocate for issues of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and has served as a grant panelist for the Zellerbach Family Foundation, Silicon Valley Creates and Theatre Bay Area. He is the Director Community Partnerships and Casting Director at the Tony Award Winning TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.Jeanne Sakata’s solo play HOLD THESE TRUTHS has won accolades in over twenty productions across the country, most recently at the Cultch Theatre in Vancouver, Barrington Stage Company, Arena Stage, San Diego Repertory, the Guthrie Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Portland Center Stage, and ACT Seattle (Drama Desk nomination, Outstanding Solo Performance; Theatre Bay Awards for Outstanding Lead Performance, Direction and Production). Jeanne just finished a new radio play, FOR US ALL, commissioned by LA TheatreWorks, which will premiere in winter 2021. She has also enjoyed recent recurring/guest star TV and film roles in the internationally acclaimed indie film ADVANTAGEOUS, STATION 19, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES, NCIS LOS ANGELES, BIG HERO 6, and DR. KEN, and has performed onstage at such theaters as  the Vineyard Theatre, McCarter Theatre, Kennedy Center, Public Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, Berkeley Rep and East West Players (Theatre LA Ovation Award, Outstanding Lead Actress, RED by Chay Yew), and many more. Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams is a freelancing set designer based in NYC. Her design work has been seen Off Broadway at the Primary Stages, Working Theater, Epic Theater Ensemble, INTAR, EST, and National Asian American Theatre Company. Regional theatres at Guthrie Theatre, Arena Stage, Barkley Repertory Theatre, the Old Globe, Oregon Shakespeare festival, Long Wharf Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Playmakers Repertory Company, ACT Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Boston Lyric Opera, the Shed among others. In Japan her work has been seen at the Umeda Arts Theatre, Nissay Theatre, Nissay Opera, Nikikai Opera, Suntory Hall, Aichi Triennale in Nagoya, Kanagawa Prefectural Hall and Biwako Hall. As an associate scenic designer, Broadway credits include My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I.  Currently, she is a teaching at  Yale School of Drama.is a freelancing set designer based in NYC. Her design work has been seen Off Broadway at the Primary Stages, Working Theater, Epic Theater Ensemble, INTAR, EST, and National Asian American Theatre Company. Regional theatres at Guthrie Theatre, Arena Stage, Barkley Repertory Theatre, the Old Globe, Oregon Shakespeare festival, Long Wharf Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Playmakers Repertory Company, ACT Theatre, Yale Repertory Theatre, Boston Lyric Opera, the Shed among others. In Japan her work has been seen at the Umeda Arts Theatre, Nissay Theatre, Nissay Opera, Nikikai Opera, Suntory Hall, Aichi Triennale in Nagoya, Kanagawa Prefectural Hall and Biwako Hall. As an associate scenic designer, Broadway credits include My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I.  Currently, she is a teaching at  Yale School of Drama.Learn more about the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at theatreworks.org.Chapters is a multi-part series concerning the history and the lessons of civil rights violations or civil liberties injustices carried out against communities or populations—including civil rights violations or civil liberties injustices that are perpetrated on the basis of an individual’s race, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.This project was made possible with support from Chapman University and The California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Guests: Jeffrey Lo, Jeanne Sakata, and Mikiko Suzuki MacAdamsHosts: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Jonelle StricklandProduced by: Public Podcasting

On a very special Park Experts episode, I sit down for an intimate and illuminating interview with actor and theatre director, Whit Hertford. He talks about auditioning for Jurassic Park, being scene partners with Sam Neill, what his character’s real name is, the intoxicating nature of theatre, and so much more!Follow Whit:https://twitter.com/whithertford https://twitter.com/riotacttheatre https://www.instagram.com/whithertford/https://www.instagram.com/riotacttheatre/ https://vimeo.com/sneakattack Donate to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/seejurassicright Follow along with the show:https://twitter.com/sjrpod https://www.instagram.com/seejurassicright/ https://www.facebook.com/seejurassicright/ https://twitter.com/stevenraymorris Music by Steven Ray MorrisCover of John Williams's Jurassic Park theme by Stefanie Franciotti aka Sleep ∞ Over:https://twitter.com/SleepOverForevz https://soundcloud.com/sleep-overThank you to Caitlin Thompson & Tim Ruggeri, Molly McAleer, Laurah Norton, Alie Ward, Heather Mason, Stephanie Cooke, Sara Iyer, and you!#staysafestayjurassic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode we hear from three strangers with a particular connection. One is a published poet, another runs a non-profit organization, and the other works for a local regional theatre company. What they have in common is an understanding of the power of storytelling. Eun Ji Koh is the author of The Magical Language of Others and has a collection of poems coming out called A Lesser Love. She is also writing a thousand love letters to strangers by hand. All that she asks is that you send her a bit about yourself and add a struggle or question along with your physical mailing address to: angelaejkoh@gmail.com.Luis Ortega is the Founder and Executive Director of Storytellers for Change, a national non-profit that has worked with thousands of youth, educators, and social impact leaders from across the world to harness the power of narratives to create positive social change. He has created a partnership with the Discovery Center at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to uplift the stories of local change-makers called In Community We Flourish. He would love for more people to feel energized by the activism and passion of young people.Becky Witmer is the Managing Director of A Contemporary Theatre (or ACT Theatre for short). Although the world of seeing plays live is on hold at the moment, ACT Theatre normally produces five primary programs: Mainstage, ACT Lab, Young Playwrights Program, Core Company, and the New Work initiative to fulfill their mission to engage audiences, develop new works, and keep the art accessible. If you have an idea on how ACT Theatre can continue to fulfill its mission during a global pandemic, please reach out to Becky at Becky.Witmer@acttheatre.org.Our guests spend time unearthing their pasts, sharing stories that inspired them, and speak to the power of generational wisdom and the web that connects us all through storytelling.0:00 - Introduction4:20 - guests discuss a story that is important to them15:25 - Luis shares his personal story22:30 - EJ shares their story27:56 - Becky shares their story

Go inside the twisted brilliance of Chilifinger! - the newest musical co-production of ACT Theatre and 5th Avenue Theater.

“Give yourself the gift of working hard and doing the best that you can do in any given moment but taking away comparisons to other people and their work." We had such a great and fun conversation with actor, producer, solo performer, and arts educator Terri Weagant! Based out of Brooklyn, NY, she shared her experiences on performing and how she approaches new work. She will be performing the solo play Bo-Nita by Elizabeth Heffron at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City on November 6th and 9th, so make sure to check it out! Terri Weagant is an award winning actor, writer, director, producer and dialect coach based in Brooklyn, NY. As an actor she has performed in the US, Canada, Australia and the Czech Republic. Regionally, she worked with such companies as Asolo Repertory Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Wooden O, Annex Theatre, ACT Theatre, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Theater Schmeater, CHAC, Empty Space, Balagan Theatre, Centerstage, Hypnagogia and Consolidated Works. To learn more about Terri and her work, visit her website www.terriweagant.com/ _____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode to your friends, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @beckettsbabies And as always, we would love to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting and we might discuss it in our next episode. Email: contact@beckettsbabies.com For more info, visit our website: www.beckettsbabies.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beckettsbabies/support

“Give yourself the gift of working hard and doing the best that you can do in any given moment but taking away comparisons to other people and their work." We had such a great and fun conversation with actor, producer, solo performer, and arts educator Terri Weagant! Based out of Brooklyn, NY, she shared her experiences on performing and how she approaches new work. She will be performing the solo play Bo-Nita by Elizabeth Heffron at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City on November 6th and 9th, so make sure to check it out! Terri Weagant is an award winning actor, writer, director, producer and dialect coach based in Brooklyn, NY. As an actor she has performed in the US, Canada, Australia and the Czech Republic. Regionally, she worked with such companies as Asolo Repertory Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Wooden O, Annex Theatre, ACT Theatre, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Theater Schmeater, CHAC, Empty Space, Balagan Theatre, Centerstage, Hypnagogia and Consolidated Works. To learn more about Terri and her work, visit her website https://www.terriweagant.com/ _____________________________________________ Please support Beckett's Babies by reviewing, sharing an episode to your friends, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @beckettsbabies And as always, we would love to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts on playwriting and we might discuss it in our next episode. Email: contact@beckettsbabies.com For more info, visit our website: www.beckettsbabies.com

Episode 6: choreographer and durational performance artist, Alice Gosti. Alice has a solo-show coming up Nov 1-17th at ACT Theatre called Where is home - birds of passage. The show is a 3 hour come and go durational performance examining Alice’s personal experience as an Italian-American immigrant artist. From Alice, “Like all of my work, birds of passage connects my personal history to wider collective histories. In this work, I tackle the history of Italian-American immigration to the US as well as the ongoing struggle for justice and equitable treatment that current immigrants and refugees face today.”Tickets are on sale now! Click here for more info and tickets.Before that solo show, Alice and her company Malacarne are having a fundraiser Party in Seattle on October 24th. And her work Material Deviance in Contemporary American Culture, which premiered last year at On the Boards is touring nationally to Boston (MA) Sept 27-29 and Charlotte (NC) Oct 17-18.In this episode, Alice and I talk about her dual identity as an Italian-American immigrant, how she became interested in creating durational performances, and how she approaches making collaborative work. Enjoy!Alice Gosti is an Italian-American Immigrant choreographer, hybrid performance artist, curator and architect of experiences, working between Seattle and Europe since 2008. She holds a B. A. in Dance from the University of Washington with a focus in choreography and experimental film.Gosti’s work has been recognized with numerous awards, commissions and residencies including being a recipient of the 2012 Vilcek Creative Promise in Dance Award, the 2012 ImPulsTanz danceWEB scholarship, the 2015 inaugural Intiman Theatre’s Emerging Artist Program as a Director, the Bossak/Heilbron Award, the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Award, an Artist Trust GAP Grant and Fellowship, NEFA’s National Dance Project 2016 and of the inaugural Italian Council Grant from the Italian Minister of Culture (MiBACT). Gosti was also a two-time Cornish Artist Incubator Awardee, Velocity Dance Center’s 2015 Artist-in-Residence, is Seattle University 2016 Artist-in-Residency at the University of Washington.Gosti’s work has been commissioned and presented nationally, by On the Boards, Velocity Dance Center, Seattle Art Museum, Intiman Theatre, Vilcek Foundation at the Joyce (NY), ODC Theater (SF) as part of the SCUBA national touring network, Risk/Rewards Festival (PDX) and Performance Works Northwest (PDX).Find more info about Alice’s work including video of her work on her website: www.gostia.com. Follow along or become a supporter of Sharpest Knives at www.Patreon.com/SharpestKnivesPodcastFind Sharpest Knives on Facebook.com/SharpestKnivesPodcastFollow @SharpestKnivesPodcast on InstagramEmail any suggestions or questions for future guests to SharpestKnivesPodcast@gmail.comSharpest Knives is partially supported by the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/sharpestknivespodcast)

Recorded at ACT Theatre, Seattle on Dec 30, 2018. 0:00 Intro; 2:50 "Macho Genetics" by Elizabeth Heffron; 17:32 "The Unicorn In The Garden" by James Thurber, adapted by Law/Ziman; 22:15 "Give Me A Kiss To Build A Dream On" by Kalmarr/Ruby/Hammerstien, feat: Dave Marriott on trombone, Roberston Witmer on clarinet; 23:20 "Tumbling Down" by Scot Augustson; 44:23 "PSA - ACLU" by Peggy Platt; 48:17 "If I Could Tell You" by W.H. Auden feat. Richard Ziman; 50:16 Puget Soundworks - "O Holy Night, for choir and no soloist, by Scott Warrender, and "Little Tree" by e.e. cummings, set to music by Eric Lane Barnes; 1:00:13 "King John's Christmas" by A. A. Milne adapted by Law/Ziman; 1:09:03 "Der Liebesmarkt Tannenbaum" by Angie Louise, performed by Angie Louise and The Love Markets [Angie Louise/vocals, Troy Lund/drums, Dave Marriott/trombone, Dave Pascal/bass, Robertson Witmer/accordion; 1:14:45 Sandbox Radio Jingle featuring Karen Skrinde; 1:15:34 "Vermin Notes: Moths" by Scot Augustson; 1:19:07 "The Rabbits Who Caused All The Trouble" by James Thurber, adapted by Law/Ziman; 1:25:00 Lisa Koch; 1:37:12 "Controlling Interest" by Wayne Rawley; 1:52:24 Finale | Credits. Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of artists and credits for this and prior episodes. The Sandbox Radio Orchestra: Angie Louise (piano), Mike Catts (bass), Troy Lund (drums), Dave Marriott (trombone), Robertson Witmer (accordion/clarinet). Music Direction by Angie Louise; Original music by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales and Angie Louise; Engineered by Max Langley, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susy Butler and Shigeko Calos-Nakano; Production Assistant: Ana Rusness-Peterson. Become a sustaining donor through Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; The 2018 Season of Sandbox Radio is supported in part by 4Culture

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Comedian Lewis Black. Black has appeared on “Larry King Live,” “Piers Morgan Tonight,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Conan O' Brian” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” Black has also had numerous appearances on CNN and MSNBC and has occasionally done the weather with Al Roker.  In the midst of a rigorous touring schedule, regular TV appearances and movie roles, Black has written three best-selling books: “Nothing's Sacred” (Simon and Schuster, 2005), “Me of Little Faith” (Riverhead Books, 2008) and “I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas” (Riverhead Books, 2010). All garnered critical praise as well commercial success and spent numerous weeks on the New York Times best sellers list. Black has penned more than 40 plays, many of which have been produced around the country. “The Deal,” a dark comedy about business, was made into a short film in 1998 and picked up by the Sundance Channel. In 2011, his play “One Slight Hitch” was produced at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and then again in 2012 at both the ACT Theatre in Seattle and The George Street Theatre in New Brunswick. In 2006, Black had a break-out year as an actor, co-starring with Robin Williams in Barry Levinson's “Man of the Year” (Universal Pictures). He also appeared as “the fake dean of a fake college” in Steve Pink's “Accepted” (Universal Pictures) and as the harried airport manager in Paul Feig's “Unaccompanied Minors” (Warner Bros.). 

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, Hanna Fridhed, with the ADFA North Zone, Diana Moser with their organizing committee, as well as theatre newcomer Helen Killorn discuss the upcoming 'Acting Out - One Act' Theatre Festival happening on March 24.

Beverly Dicken | I'll Be Seeing You   On episode 4 of the R-ACT Theatre Productions Podcast, we talk with Beverly Dicken about R-ACT’s 2017 Annual Holiday Radio Play: I’ll Be Seeing You, directed by Beverly Dicken and written by Charles Martin. Also featured on the podcast: readings from the play and commentary by the actors. This episode was recorded November 21, 2017 in Rochester, Pa. Host: Scott Reinard, with Beverly Dicken and cast.  Podcast executive producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas.  Music (available on YouTube): Richard Hayman ("I'll Be Seeing You” [arr. R. Hayman]), Newell Oler ("I'll Be Seeing You"), The Orchard Enterprises (I'll Be Seeing You”), Kevin MacLeod ("Jingle Bells").©R-ACT Theatre Productions Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc.  All rights reserved.     /*===== general options =========*/ a { box-shadow: none !important; } .view *:not(i), .album_categories *, .album_back_button *, #album_disabled_layer { font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, Sylfaen !important; } #album_disabled_layer { display: none; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; text-align: center; background-color: transparent; z-index: 10; padding-top: 20px; color: #fff; } #album_list_container { position: relative; } /* ====================== album onhover styles ==========================*/ #album_list .view { -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; -o-box-sizing: border-box; display: none; } .view .mask, .view .content { width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; overflow: hidden; top: 0; left: 0; } .view h2 { text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; text-align: center; position: relative; font-size: 17px; font-family: Raleway, serif; padding: 10px; /*background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);*/ margin: 20px 0 0 0; } .album_back_button a, .view a { text-decoration: none !important; } .view p { font-family: Merriweather, serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; position: relative; color: #fff; padding: 0px 20px 0px; text-align: center; } .view a.info { display: inline-block; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; padding: 2px 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; background: #000; color: #fff; font-family: Raleway, serif; text-transform: uppercase; box-shadow: 0 0 1px #000 } .mask-text h2 { font-size: 20px !important; } .view a.info:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 5px #000 } .view .mask-bg { height: 100%; } .view .album_social { color: #fff; position: absolute; bottom: 3px; left: 3px; border: 1px solid #ffffff; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; -moz-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; padding: 3px 5px; } .view .album_social:active, .view .album_social:focus, .view .album_social:hover { color: #ffffff; outline: none; } /*1*/ .view .info { margin-top: 5px; } .view-first .mask { opacity: 0; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out; } .view-first h2 { transform: translateY(-100px); opacity: 0; font-family: Raleway, serif; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; } .view-first p { transform: translateY(100px); opacity: 0; transition: all 0.2s linear; } .view-first a.info { opacity: 0; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; } /* */ .view-first:hover img { /*transform: scale(1.1);*/ } .view-first:hover .mask { opacity: 1; } .view-first:hover h2, .view-first:hover p, .view-first:hover a.info { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0px); } .view-first:hover p { transition-delay: 0.1s; } .view-first:hover a.info { transition-delay: 0.2s; } /*2*/ .view-second img { -webkit-filter: grayscale(0) blur(0);

Robert Eric Armstrong | Gaslight (Angel Street)   On episode 3 of the R-ACT Theatre Productions Podcast, we talk with Robert Eric Armstrong about R-ACT’s 2017 production of Gaslight (Angel Street), written by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Robert Eric Armstrong. Also featured on the podcast, readings from the play and commentary by actors Jenn Rian, Eric McAnallen, Dave Neuhart, Danielle Lang, and Rica Howarth. This episode was recorded October 15, 2017 in Rochester, Pa. Host: Scott Reinard.  Guest: Robert Eric Armstrong.  Featuring the voices of Jenn Rian, Eric McAnallen, Neuhart, Danielle Lang, and Rica Howarth. Podcast executive producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Dave Holoweiko.  Music (available on Soundcloud.com): Camoflex (“Tears From Heaven”), Tomoki Umeda (“Piano Adlib2”), TC Randolph (“Cello Solo Dorian”), Jet Fly (“Atmospheric Organ”). ©R-ACT Theatre Productions Podcast/The Social Voice Project, Inc. All rights reserved.       OTHER WAYS TO FIND THE PODCAST jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_3073').owlCarousel({ responsive:{ 0:{ items:1 }, 480:{ items:2 }, 768:{ items:3 }, 980:{ items:4 }, 1200:{ items:4 }, 1500:{ items:4 } }, autoplay : true, autoplayTimeout : 3100, autoplayHoverPause : true, smartSpeed : 400, fluidSpeed : 400, autoplaySpeed : 400, navSpeed : 400, dotsSpeed : 400, loop : true, nav : true, navText : ['',''], dots : true, responsiveRefreshRate : 200, slideBy : 1, mergeFit : true, autoHeight : false, mouseDrag : true, touchDrag : true }); jQuery('#slider_3073').css('visibility', 'visible'); sa_resize_slider_3073(); window.addEventListener('resize', sa_resize_slider_3073); function sa_resize_slider_3073() { var min_height = '50'; var win_width = jQuery(window).width(); var slider_width = jQuery('#slider_3073').width(); if (win_width < 480) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 768) { var slide_width = slider_width / 2; } else if (win_width < 980) { var slide_width = slider_width / 3; } else if (win_width < 1200) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else if (win_width < 1500) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } slide_width = Math.round(slide_width); var slide_height = '0'; if (min_height == 'aspect43') { slide_height = (slide_width / 4) * 3; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else if (min_height == 'aspect169') { slide_height = (slide_width / 16) * 9; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else { slide_height = (slide_width / 100) * min_height; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } jQuery('#slider_3073 .owl-item .sa_hover_container').css('min-height', slide_height+'px'); } });  

Shantih Bianco | Butterflies Are Free   On episode 2 of the R-ACT Theatre Productions Podcast, we talk with Shantih Bianco about R-ACT’s 2017 production of Butterflies Are Free, written by Leonard Gershe and directed by Shantih Bianco. Also featured on the podcast, readings from the play and commentary by actors Italia Nowicki, Zak Mitrecic, and Danielle Lang. This episode was recorded June 28, 2017 in Rochester, Pa. Host: Dave Holoweiko, with Shantih Bianco.  Featuring the voices of Italia Nowicki, Zak Mitrecic, and Danielle Lang.  Podcast executive producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas.  Music (available on Soundcloud.com): user4753577 (“Kvartet 4M - Bebel (1968)”), Jonas Volf (“The Shadow of Your Smile”), Smitty (“Song for Bruce”).  Other Sounds (available on YouTube.com): bar2880 (“Edward Albert sings ‘Butterflies Are Free’”), SharonTateForever (“Sharon Tate - Butterflies Are Free”). ©2017 R-ACT Threatre Productions Podcast/TSVP. All rights reserved.       OTHER WAYS TO FIND THE PODCAST jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_3073').owlCarousel({ responsive:{ 0:{ items:1 }, 480:{ items:2 }, 768:{ items:3 }, 980:{ items:4 }, 1200:{ items:4 }, 1500:{ items:4 } }, autoplay : true, autoplayTimeout : 3100, autoplayHoverPause : true, smartSpeed : 400, fluidSpeed : 400, autoplaySpeed : 400, navSpeed : 400, dotsSpeed : 400, loop : true, nav : true, navText : ['',''], dots : true, responsiveRefreshRate : 200, slideBy : 1, mergeFit : true, autoHeight : false, mouseDrag : true, touchDrag : true }); jQuery('#slider_3073').css('visibility', 'visible'); sa_resize_slider_3073(); window.addEventListener('resize', sa_resize_slider_3073); function sa_resize_slider_3073() { var min_height = '50'; var win_width = jQuery(window).width(); var slider_width = jQuery('#slider_3073').width(); if (win_width < 480) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 768) { var slide_width = slider_width / 2; } else if (win_width < 980) { var slide_width = slider_width / 3; } else if (win_width < 1200) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else if (win_width < 1500) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } slide_width = Math.round(slide_width); var slide_height = '0'; if (min_height == 'aspect43') { slide_height = (slide_width / 4) * 3; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else if (min_height == 'aspect169') { slide_height = (slide_width / 16) * 9; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else { slide_height = (slide_width / 100) * min_height; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } jQuery('#slider_3073 .owl-item .sa_hover_container').css('min-height', slide_height+'px'); } });  

Recorded at Town Hall Seattle on June 19th, 2017: Lisa Koch, Sandbox Radio Chorale. Featuring original material by Scot Augustson, Andrew Lee Creech, Lisa Halpern and Elizabeth Heffron; The Lorax by Dr. Seuss was adapted for this episode by Leslie Law; Make Our Garden Grow featured Soprano Megan Chenovick, Tenor Aaron Shanks, and The Sandbox Radio Chorale with Beth Kirchhoff on piano and Bruce Monroe conducting; Visit sandboxradio.org for a complete list of performers and credits for this and prior episodes. Music Direction and original music by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; Engineered by Luke Kehrwald, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Katie Pennella, Teresa Micheletti, Susy Butler and Elisabeth Burton; become a sustaining donor by making a small monthly donation and get cool perks through Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org; Tickets on sale now for our next live show ECLIPSED at ACT Theatre in Seattle on 8/28 at www.acttheatre.org; Sandbox Radio is supported in part by The Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and 4Culture

Larry Spinnenweber | Moon Over Buffalo   On episode 1 of the R-ACT Theatre Productions Podcast, we talk with Larry Spinnenweber about R-ACT's 2017 production of Moon Over Buffalo, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Larry Spinnenweber.  Also appearing on the podcast is R-ACT president, Mike Nelson.  Featuring readings from the play and commentary by actors Cheryl Crabb, Scott Hamilton, Jenn Rian, Mary Romeo, and Bruce Travers. This episode was recorded May 26 2017 in Rochester, Pa. Host: Dave Holoweiko, with Larry Spinnenweber, Mike Nelson.  Featuring the voices of Cheryl Crabb, Scott Hamilton, Jenn Rian, Mary Romeo, Bruce Travers.  Executive Producer: Kevin Farkas.  Audiography: Kevin Farkas, Bryan Chemini. Music (available on Soundcloud.com): Shane Ivers (“Rendezvous”), Jonas Volf (“The Shadow of Your Smile”), André J. Spang (“DED16 Jazz”), Njoy (“Morning Jazz”). ©2017 R-ACT Threatre Productions Podcast/TSVP. All rights reserved.       OTHER WAYS TO FIND THE PODCAST jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_3073').owlCarousel({ responsive:{ 0:{ items:1 }, 480:{ items:2 }, 768:{ items:3 }, 980:{ items:4 }, 1200:{ items:4 }, 1500:{ items:4 } }, autoplay : true, autoplayTimeout : 3100, autoplayHoverPause : true, smartSpeed : 400, fluidSpeed : 400, autoplaySpeed : 400, navSpeed : 400, dotsSpeed : 400, loop : true, nav : true, navText : ['',''], dots : true, responsiveRefreshRate : 200, slideBy : 1, mergeFit : true, autoHeight : false, mouseDrag : true, touchDrag : true }); jQuery('#slider_3073').css('visibility', 'visible'); sa_resize_slider_3073(); window.addEventListener('resize', sa_resize_slider_3073); function sa_resize_slider_3073() { var min_height = '50'; var win_width = jQuery(window).width(); var slider_width = jQuery('#slider_3073').width(); if (win_width < 480) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 768) { var slide_width = slider_width / 2; } else if (win_width < 980) { var slide_width = slider_width / 3; } else if (win_width < 1200) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else if (win_width < 1500) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } slide_width = Math.round(slide_width); var slide_height = '0'; if (min_height == 'aspect43') { slide_height = (slide_width / 4) * 3; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else if (min_height == 'aspect169') { slide_height = (slide_width / 16) * 9; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else { slide_height = (slide_width / 100) * min_height; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } jQuery('#slider_3073 .owl-item .sa_hover_container').css('min-height', slide_height+'px'); } });  

Our New Year's Eve-Eve blow out recorded at ACT Theatre on December 30th 2016, special guests Showtunes Theater Company, "The Drunken Tenor" Rob McPherson and Willie Weir. @:42 Intro; @1:46 "The Newsux Room" by Wayne Rawley; @14:58 "Plattitudes: New and Improved Family" written and performed by Peggy Platt; @20:00 "The Caterpillar's Dilemma" by Scot Augustson; @25:50 "The Flower Song" featuring Rob McPherson with Katherine Strohmaier on piano; @31:01 "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, adapted by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; @45:29 "Picture Show" written and performed by Angie Louise; @56:40 "The Fam-Damily Feast" by Lisa Halpern; @1:07:09 "World's Apart" written and performed by Willie Weir; @1:14:31 "The Vestigial Gang" by Juliet Waller Pruzan; @1:23:19 "Doc and Mercer's Mostly True History Of Seattle: The Viaductine Follies" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:26:16 "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" by John McCrea and CAKE; @1:40:42 Finale | Credits. Music Direction by Angie Louise; Original music composed by Jose J. Gonzales and Angie Louise; Engineered and recorded by Brendan Hogan, Max Langley and Brian Moynihan, Recording Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; become a sustaining donor through Patreon http://www.patreon.com/sandboxradio; Make a tax deductible donation and dig deeper at www.sandboxradio.org www.angielouise.com www.facebook.com/RobertMcPhersonTenor/ Sandbox Radio is supported in part by a grant from 4Culture.

Recorded at ACT Theatre in Seattle on June 6, 2016: special guests Cello X, Tina Rowley and The Sirens of Swing. @1:20 Intro; @3:47 "The Big Stuff" by Lisa Halpern; @15:27 "The Mouse Who Went To The Country" by James Thurber adapted by Leslie Law; @18:41 "Buckets of Rain" written and performed by TINA ROWLEY; @28:59 "The Very Proper Gander" by James Thurber; adapted by Leslie Law; @31:57 "The Pirate Don Durk of Dowdee" by Mildred Plew Meigs; adapted by Richard Ziman; @36:14 "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal arranged by Peter Williams; featuring CELLO X; @41:49 "The Clashing" [from "Sleepover Stories"] by Scot Augustson adapted by Leslie Law; @54:03 "Plattitudes: Spinster" written and performed by Peggy Platt; @58:46 "PSA: Furry Faces Foundation" by Peggy Platt; @1:01:23 "Moon Faced, Starry Eyed" by Kurt Weill and Langston Hughes, arranged by John Engerman, featuring THE SIRENS OF SWING (Karen Kay Cody, John Engerman, Joanne Klein, Jayne Muirhead); @1:04:57 "Unbridled" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:17:47 "Game of Thrones Theme" by By Ramin Djawadi arranged by Nick Halsey and Zacarias Grynberg, featuring CELLO X; @1:19:28 Finale / Credits. Music Direction by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; Original music composed by Jose J. Gonzales; Engineered by Brendan Hogan, Recorded by Christopher Stewart, Podcast Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Shigeko Calos-Nakano and Amanda Rae; Production Assistant: Teresa Micheletti; Find our special guests online at www.tinarowley.net, www.seattlesuzukicello.com, www.furryfacesfoundation.org; make a tax deductible donation to support Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org

It’s Episode 92 with Sophie Franco! We talk about Bernie’s Apartment, which runs through May 28 at ACT Theatre. Cast:  Bernie: Alma Villegas Adela: Meme García Marti: Pilar O'Connell La Gorda/ Mama Grande: Yolanda Suarez Maggie: Sophie Franco Angie: Javonna Arriaga Learn more about this show and get tickets at http://www.eseteatro.org or http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/BerniesApt#Tickets Listen to the full version of Calle 13 Latinoamerica here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkFJE8ZdeG8

It's Episode 77 with Frederick Hagreen! Frederick is currently playing John Hinckley in ACT Theatre and the 5th Avenue Theatre's co-production of Assassins, which runs through May 8th at Act Theatre.  More info and tickets: www.acttheatre.org Enjoy this interview chock-full of musical theatre geekery! 

"Midlife Medley" arranged and performed by Lisa Koch, recorded at ACT Theatre on December 28, 2015; more at www.heylisa.com; make a tax deductible donation to sustain Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org

"Sample" written and performed by Rose McAleese, recorded at ACT Theatre on December 28, 2015: featuring Dan Tierney on drums; make a tax deductible donation to sustain Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org

"Two Birds In The Hand" by Scot Augustson, recorded at ACT Theatre on December 28, 2015: featuring Andrew Litzky, Seanjohn Walsh and Laura Kenny; make a tax deductible donation to sustain Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org

"Yertle The Turtle" by Dr. Seuss, adapted for SR by Richard Ziman, recorded at ACT Theatre on December 28, 2015: featuring Eric Ray Anderson as Yertle, Seanjohn Walsh as Mack, with Robertson Witmer on steel drum and Dan Tierney on percussion; make a tax deductible donation to sustain Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org

In this episode, "The Big One", recorded at ACT Theatre on December 28, 2015: special guests Lisa Koch, Rose McAleese, Peggy Platt and Cascadia Big Band. @03:05 "Christmastown - Part 1" by Wayne Rawley; @21:53 "Festival of Lights - A Presentation" by Juliet Waller Pruzan; @31:55 "Midlife Medley" arranged and performed by Lisa Koch; @39:42 "Yertle The Turtle" by Dr. Seuss, adapted for SR by Richard Ziman; @50:05 "Use Me Up" by Bill Withers, performed by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales with the SRO; @55:53 A Personal Message from Peggy Platt; @1:00:58 "Two Birds In The Hand" by Scot Augustson; @1:14:25 "Sample" written and performed by Rose McAleese, featuring Dan Tierney on drums; @1:19:04 "Christmastown - Conclusion" by Wayne Rawley; @1:31:42 "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" by Frank Loesser, featuring Leslie Law and Cascadia Big Band; @1:35:48 Finale/Credits. Music Direction by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; Original music composed by Jose J. Gonzales, Chris Walden, Robertson Witmer; Engineered by Brendan Hogan, Recorded by Brian Moynihan, Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Shigeko Calos-Nakano and Amanda Rae; Production Assistants: Paulette Buse and Te Yelland; Find our special guests online at www.chefinthehat.com, www.heylisa.com, www.rosemcaleese.com, www.cascadiabigband.com; make a tax deductible donation to sustain Sandbox Radio at www.sandboxradio.org

The crew faces an emergency. A bathroom emergency.   Improvised July 19th, 2015 from a suggestion by Tyson Thorp News of the week! You can catch Matt Young talkin' nerd on the most recent episodes of the Nerd Outcast and Nerdologues: Your Stories podcasts. You can also catch both Matt and Sean on An Hour With your Ex!   We're performing at PAX Seattle this weekend, as part of the Cards Against Humanity comedy shows! If you're at PAX, please come check us out at the ACT Theatre.   Thanks to our recent iTunes reviews, and to our fans who came out to the Chicago Nerd Comedy fest last week!

In this episode, "Spring Fever", recorded at ACT Theatre on April 27, 2015: @2:33 "Martha's Story" by Emily Conbere; @13:35 "The King's Breakfast" by A. A. Milne, adapted for SR by Richard Ziman; @17:15 PSA: Coal Free Washington by Vincent Delaney; @21:08 Beyond the Box: "S.O.S. From Beneath The Sea" by Jim Moran; @35:02 "Right Key But The Wrong Keyhole" by Clarence Williams, additional lyrics by Charmaine Neville, performed by Leslie Law with the SRO; @40:34 "Happiness Is Like A Beautiful, Shiny Red Apple" by Wayne Rawley; @53:35 "Jackson" by Johnny and June Carter Cash, performed by Sam and Candace Vance with the SRO; @57:29 "Tarantella" by Hilaire Belloc, adapted for SR by Richard Ziman; @1:00:47 "Fever" Jose "Juicy" Gonzales with the SRO; @1:04:07 "Tulip Country" by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:18:14 Finale/Credits. Music Direction and original music by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; Engineered by Christopher Stewart, Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susanna Butler and Elisabeth Burton; Sound Technician: Brendan Hogan; Production Assistants: Zachary Taxdahl and Te Yelland. Tax deductible donations to support the development of Sandbox Radio can be made online at www.sandboxradio.org

In this episode, "Epiphany", recorded at ACT Theatre on December 29, 2014: @2:45 "Cousin Katie: Katie and the Monster" by Scot Augustson; @18:03 PSA: Sandbox Radio by Elizabeth Heffron; @21:50 "A Letter from Santa Claus" by Mark Twain; @26:30 Special guests Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt aka Dos Fallopian; @32:03 "The Beautiful Ones", Jose "Juicy" Gonzales with the SRO; @36:11 "King John's Christmas" by A. A. Milne, adapted for SR by Richard Ziman; @44:18 "Little Drummer Boogie" by Katherine K. Davis, arranged by Robert Thurston, performed by Cascade Big Band; @48:30 "Markheim: Series Finale" by Paul Mullin; @1:05:14 "A Kidnapped Santa Claus" adapted for SR by Leslie Law from the story by L. Frank Baum; @1:16:38 "Groovin' Hard" by Don Menza, performed by Cascade Big Band; @1:21:55 "Controlling Interest" by Wayne Rawley; @1:36:38 "Auld Lang Syne" Finale/Credits. Music Director: Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; Engineered by Brendan Hogan, Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susanna Butler and Paulette Buse; Sound Technician: Max Langley. Find more Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt at http://www.heylisa.com and the "Dos Fallopia" page on Facebook. Follow Nancy Pearl on Facebook and Twitter, and catch her on NPR and through her website http://www.nancypearl.com. Upcoming show information for Cascadia Big Band at http://www.cascadiabigband.com. Tax deductible donations to support the development of Sandbox Radio can be made online at www.sandboxradio.org

In this episode, "Back to School", recorded at ACT Theatre on September 08, 2014: @2:48 "School Wars" by Beth Peterson; @12:33 PSA: Treehouse by Elizabeth Heffron; @15:32 "Weather Report" by Cliff Mass; @20:22 "Markheim: Episode 13" by Paul Mullin; @34:30 "Dream" by Johnny Mercer, performed by Modern Angels; @37:04 "The Common Core" by Vincent Delaney; @47:59 "Benny and the Jets" by John/Taupin, performed by Jose "Juicy" Gonzales and Lisa Halpern; @52:36 PSA: Scarecrow Video by Elizabeth Heffron; @55:38 "Life Rights" by Wayne Rawley; @1:09:43 "Pinprick" by Steve Scher; @1:17:50 "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Harline/Washington, performed by Modern Angels; @1:20:23 "Taxi to Hell: The Further Adventures of Charday, Squirrel P.I." by Scot Augustson; @1:35:47 Finale/Credits. Music Director: Jose "Juicy" Gonzales; Engineered by Christopher Stewart, Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susanna Butler and Colleen Nielsen; Sound Technician: Michael Cornforth. Follow Cliff Mass and Steve Scher on Facebook, Twitter and http://cliffmass.blogspot.com, and hear Cliff's regular weather reports on KPLU 88.5 FM. Tax deductible donations to support the development of Sandbox Radio can be made online at www.sandboxradio.org

What if Don Quixote, the famous character from 17 th century Spanish literature, was reimagined as a homeless man living in Seattle? That’s the premise behind a new bilingual play being premiered by eSe Teatro , a local Latino theater company at ACT Theatre . “I just wanted to portray humanity at different levels,” said Rose Cano , eSe Teatro’s artistic director and the playwright of " Don Quixote and Sancho Panza: Homeless in Seattle ." To capture the reality she sees every day, Cano brought together two things she loves: public health and theater. Cano has been working as a Spanish-language interpreter at hospitals and clinics for the past 19 years. About three years ago, she took a job at Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center. “I worked on the weekends, mostly in the ER. And we see a lot of homeless Latinos,” she said. Cano saw their problems — chronic alcoholism, seizures and mental illness — and was inspired. “There was one patient in particular. I thought, ‘For a homeless person,

In this episode, "Swing Time", recorded at ACT Theatre on June 16, 2014: @2:28 "Swing Set Swing Time" by Juliet Waller Pruzan @11:16 Riveting Rosies Advertisement; @12:32 PSA: Lifelong by Wayne Rawley; @15:30 "There But For the Grace of God Goes Jimmy Connors" Written and performed by Tina Rowley; @24:18 "Bad, Bad Man" by Angie Louise (performed by Angie with the SRO); @29:10 "Eddie Z & His Organ Renown" by Elizabeth Heffron; @41:03 "Sing, Sing, Sing" by Louis Prima (performed by Cascadia Big Band); @45:51 "Markheim: Episode 12" by Paul Mullin; @1:00:19 PSA: West of Lenin by Wayne Rawley; @1:02:27 "Casey at the Bat" by Earnest Thayer (adapted for SR by Richard Ziman); @1:09:03 "I Wish I Were Twins" by Frank Loesser (arranged by Linda Dowdell, performed by The Riveting Rosies); @1:11:53 "Cousin Katie: POD" by Scot Augustson; @1:27:08 Finale/Credits. Music Director: Angie Louise; Engineered by Christopher Stewart, Mixed by Dave Pascal; Produced and Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Holly Boone and Colleen Nielsen; Sound Technician: Max Langley. Find our guests online: the-love-markets.com; cascadiabigband.com; gallivantingmonkey.blogspot.com; Tax deductible donations to support the development of Sandbox Radio can be made online at www.sandboxradio.org

In this episode, "The Food of Love", recorded at ACT Theatre on January 13, 2014: @2:25 "Markheim: Episode 11" by Paul Mullin; @16:20 PSA: Capitol Hill Housing by Elizabeth Heffron; @19:20 "Cousin Katie: SAD" by Scot Augustson (special guests Ken Jennings and Thierry Rautureau); @34:06 "The Tale of the Curious Oysters" by Lewis Carroll (adapted by Richard Ziman); @41:07 "Peel Me a Grape" by Dave Frishberg (performed with permission of Mr. Frishberg); @45:10 "Mom's Diner" by Wayne Rawley; @58:17 "Beyond the Box: Collect Everything" by Vincent Delaney; @1:13:19 PSA: Scarecrow Video by Elizabeth Heffron; @1:17:04 "Bella figlia dell'amore" from Rigoletto by Giuseppi Verdi (Megan Chenovick, soprano; Beth Kirchhoff, piano; Melina Pyron, Mezzo Soprano; Daniel Oakden, Baritone; Marcus Shelton, Tenor); @1:23:30 "Finale/Credits". Music Director: Jose Gonzales; Engineered by Christopher Stewart, Mixed by Dave Pascal; Directed by Leslie Law and Richard Ziman; Stage Managers: Susannah Butler and Colleen Nielsen; Sound Technician: Max Langley. Tax deductible donations to support the development of Sandbox Radio can be made online at www.sandboxradio.org

Dwyane J. Clark is the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, one of the most sought-after assisted living facilities in the country. Under his leadership, Aegis has grown to more than 30 locations in the Western U.S., employs more than 2,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 25,000 residents. Under Clark’s leadership, Aegis has been widely recognized for its excellence of care for customers and employees alike. Awards include: • Best of Assisted Living Design 2015 from Senior Housing News • 2014 Family Business Awards Growth Award by Seattle Business Magazine • Best Retirement Facility by 425 Magazine (three years in a row) • Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2017 by Glassdoor, an online employee review site • Top 15 Places to Work with the Best Work/Life Balance in 2017 by Glassdoor. In his capacity as CEO, Clark is a sought-after speaker and guest of the media, appearing regularly in print and broadcast with The New York Times, Today, Inc., Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter and NBC. His many personal awards and recognitions include the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award from Senior Services. Dwayne is also the founder of True Productions, where he produced the documentary Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story and executive produced the award-winning film Big Sonia. In addition, Clark is an author and playwright. His works have included: • Seven Ways to Get There • A Big Life • 30 Summers Left • My Mother, My Son • Saturdays with G.G. Get His newest book "30 Summers Left" https://dwaynejclark.com/30-summers-left Lessons from Longevity One day when Dwayne J. Clark was taking his usual 20-minute commute to work, he heard four science-based health stories in a row on the radio: one on how a group of people with Parkinson’s disease were found to respond favorably to cycling three times a week; another on the reality that many drugs tested on mice don’t work on people; a third on the question of the health benefits of marijuana; and finally, a report on why lonely people have more severe cold symptoms. Listening to the radio that day, Clark, ironically realized that he had never consciously applied those lessons to himself. He didn’t think he needed to. As the CEO of Aegis Living Clark he had held a lifelong obsession with the pursuit of health — both understanding and obtaining it. “My back-of-the-napkin estimate is that I’ve overseen the care of more than 60,000 amazing human beings,” says Clark. But as Clark has moved into his middle-age years, the psychic impact of his constant awareness of aging and death made him intensely more curious about living a good life, and, even more, living the greatest life possible. 30 Summers Left contains the “lessons from longevity” that Clark has amassed from a front-line view as the CEO of Aegis Living, combined with the latest health and wellness research on living well as we age. In addition, the book outlines what Clark calls the “microhabits” or bite-sized actions necessary for living our best life as we move into our senior years. Clark has a strong belief in active philanthorpy, the importance of building community and creating opportunity for others. Clark and his company Aegis Living contribute to more than 70 local and global charities, with Clark founding the following: • The Potato Soup Foundation • The D1 Foundation • The Queen Bee Café • The March for Civility Dwayne lives in Seattle with his wife, Terese, who shares his commitment to active philanthropy. Dwayne J. Clark is that rare individual. A true Renaissance man and polymath, he is the founder and CEO of Aegis Living, a filmmaker, author, playwright and philanthropist. The youngest of four children, Clark was raised by a loving, single mother who worked long, hard hours as a line cook. He grew up poor and often hungry, but through the generous gifts of others, Clark found his voice and the courage to stand up and stand out in the world. It’s no surprise then that for much of his career, he has focused on giving the disadvantaged citizens of society a hand up. Author and Playwright Clark is an accomplished playwright and producer with a passion for telling stories that inspire and uplift audiences. His first play, “Seven Ways to Get There,” is a true telling of his experience in a men’s therapy group. The well-reviewed production first premiered in early 2015 at Seattle’s ACT Theatre.In addition, Clark is a five-time published author whose books include: A Big Life; 30 Summers Left; My Mother, My Son; Saturdays with G.G. and Help Wanted: Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Exceptional Staff. Philanthropist and Mentor Though Clark is now one of Seattle’s best-known and most successful CEOs, he grew up poor with often not enough money for food. The family solution was to make a potato soup meant to last the week. Clark says that something his mother said to him about those times has stuck with him and guided his entire life: “Dwayne, no matter what you do, don’t ever forget where you came from and that you had to eat potato soup every day for a week. When you have employees, be there for them, and they will always be there for you.” Clark never forgot. Today, he supports more than 70 local and global charities and has founded three of his own including: The Potato Soup Foundation A not-for-profit organization serving the needs of Aegis Living line staff and their families during times of crisis. The Foundation has helped people with emergency medical treatment, emergency housing, funeral expenses and a variety of other crisis situations. The Queen Bee Café The Seattle-based café and crumpet shop has two locations, on Capitol Hill and Queen Anne. One hundred percent of profits are donated to local charities, with past donations supporting the YMCA, The Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Gay Seattle Business Association Scholarship Fund. The newest cafe is currently donating proceeds to the Queen Anne Helpline, which provides emergency assistance for housing, food and more to the local elderly, disabled and low-income. The D1 Foundation A mentorship program to serve underprivileged youth. Clark partnered with a University of Washington professor to create a curriculum for needed life skills including everything from credit counseling to the ethics of dating. Film producer Expanding his creative reach beyond business and book publishing and playwriting, Clark has delved head first into film producing, earning a reputation for inspiring film projects including: Turning his memoir My Mother, My Son into a motion picture by EFO films with renowned director Irwin Winkler Producing the documentary Full Court: The Spencer Haywood Story, about the iconic Seattle Sonic and NBA Hall of Famer Executive producing the award-winning film Big Sonia Founding True Productions, a production company aimed at sharing real-life stories through collaboration with writers, filmmakers and playwrights. Championing the art of true storytelling by partnering with the Seattle International Film Festival to provide an annual $50,000 grant in support of Seattle documentary filmmakers. Dwayne's Personal: Instagram- DwayneJClark Twitter: DwayneClark Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aegislivingceo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-j-clark-51222820/ Other Instagram handles: @Living_artifcats @wisdomdiaries_ @transformalife_ @Epic_life_Official_Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-secret-to-success/exclusive-content