Podcasts about alliance theater

In this episode, we speak with actress and director Brenda Bynum and documentary filmmaker Hal Jacobs about the creative work they have done on the life and work of Lillian Smith and on Smith's importance to them. Brenda Bynum worked, for years, with the Alliance Theater in Atlanta and taught in the theater department at Emory for seventeen years. She is the writer/director/performer of "Jordan is So Chilly," a one-woman show on the life of Lillian Smith. Hal Jacobs is a documentary filmmaker who wrote and directed, along with his son Henry, "Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence" in 2019. He has also done documentaries on Mary Hambidge, Common Good Atlanta, the Northside Tavern, and more. His most recent documentary is "Just Another Bombing?: This is Donal and Iona's Story" about "a little-known incident of the 1960s Civil Rights era. Iona Godfrey King and her son Donal Godfrey share their deeply moving account of surviving a Klan bombing of their home with three other family members on February 16, 1964, in Jacksonville, Fla." You can see "Jordan is So Chilly" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMore3yvgQ8 You can see "Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence" here: https://www.hjacobscreative.com/lillian-smith You can see "Just Another Bombing?" here: https://www.hjacobscreative.com/jax-bombing

Playwright Pearl discusses “Something Moving: A Mediation on Maynard,” which opens August 2 at the Alliance Theater. Plus, today is National Pinball Day, and we learn the story behind the celebration and why the game was once illegal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In order to tell a story, we need all aspects of the story. And that includes the difficult and tricky parts, the villains, the hurt. This conversation is real. It's raw. It's incredibly vulnerable. I'm joined by Victoria Omeregie and Jon Vellante in this first roundtable episode. I can't think of two better actors for this conversation. I had the pleasure of working with them for Fairview at Speakeasy Stage in Boston. I hope you'll join us as we discuss what it takes both on stage—but, more importantly, what it takes off-stage from the human being performing these really tough roles. (Spoiler alert: you will hear us share details about Fairview!)In this episode, you will:Discover how establishing boundaries and protocols facilitates safety and connection for everyone.Uncover the value of talking across hard things and coming out feeling like family.Learn how an EDI consultant can positively impact the people and the play.Full Show Notes Here!Connect with Victoria:WebsiteFat Ham at the Alliance Theater in AtlantaConnect with Jon:WebsiteInstagramCONNECT with Kira:@kiratroilo @artandsoulconsulting @inclusivestagesWebsiteBecome a PatronRegister for the first 'Inclusive Stages' cohort certification programJoin our mailing list - scroll to the bottom of the pageThanks for joining me on this episode of Inclusive Stages! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple or a rating on Spotify to help me reach more people ready to collectively shape the future of human-first theater, one stage at a time.Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell and our producer, Leah Bryant.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Kicking off February, we have a double-header in conversation with another Stanford Alum and fellow “Track Girl.” Born in Vietnam (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/children-of-the-vietnam-war-131207347/) and raised in New York, Dana Weeks is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of MedTrans Go, a healthcare technology start-up based in Atlanta, GA. Prior to MedTrans Go, she co-founded the Black Angel Tech Foundation (https://www.blackangeltechfund.com), created to support and increase the number of underrepresented minorities in technology. She has also held positions at AT&T, Pfizer, and in several innovative entrepreneurial ventures. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of The Westminster Schools of Atlanta, and has served as Treasurer of the Atlanta Chapter of Jack & Jill, a Board Member for Blue Owl Capital (https://www.blueowl.com/), and a Board Member for the Alliance Theater of Atlanta. She also serves on several Task Forces and Committees at both Stanford and Columbia Business School, including serving as a co-chair of the Stanford LEAD Council, a member of the Stanford Humanities & Sciences Council, and a founding member of the Women's Circle at Columbia Business School. It was lovely catching up on the many paths Dana has walked since our days hop, skipping and jumping (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_jump) at the Stanford Stadium. Where to find Dana? https://www.medtransgo.com/ On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaw1/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dana.ugwonali) What's Dana watching? The Hallmark Channel (https://www.hallmarkchannel.com) Other topics of interest: About the Peace Corps (https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/) Lusophone Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese-speaking_African_countries#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%2Dspeaking%20African%20countries,and%20Pr%C3%ADncipe%20and%2C%20since%202011%2C) Islands of Cape Verde (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_Cape_Verde) Who is Jodi Kantor? (https://www.nytimes.com/by/jodi-kantor) iPhone's launch @ AT&T (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_iPhone#:~:text=followed%20in%202010.-,Connection%20to%20AT%26T,be%20the%20iPhone%27s%20exclusive%20carrier.) Atlanta Influences Everything (https://aie.life) Special Guest: Dana Weeks.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! Kicking off February, we have a double-header in conversation with another Stanford Alum and fellow “Track Girl.” Born in Vietnam (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/children-of-the-vietnam-war-131207347/) and raised in New York, Dana Weeks is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of MedTrans Go, a healthcare technology start-up based in Atlanta, GA. Prior to MedTrans Go, she co-founded the Black Angel Tech Foundation (https://www.blackangeltechfund.com), created to support and increase the number of underrepresented minorities in technology. She has also held positions at AT&T, Pfizer, and in several innovative entrepreneurial ventures. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of The Westminster Schools of Atlanta, and has served as Treasurer of the Atlanta Chapter of Jack & Jill, a Board Member for Blue Owl Capital (https://www.blueowl.com/), and a Board Member for the Alliance Theater of Atlanta. She also serves on several Task Forces and Committees at both Stanford and Columbia Business School, including serving as a co-chair of the Stanford LEAD Council, a member of the Stanford Humanities & Sciences Council, and a founding member of the Women's Circle at Columbia Business School. It was lovely catching up on the many paths Dana has walked since our days hop, skipping and jumping (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_jump) at the Stanford Stadium. Where to find Dana? https://www.medtransgo.com/ On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaw1/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dana.ugwonali) What's Dana watching? The Hallmark Channel (https://www.hallmarkchannel.com) Other topics of interest: About the Peace Corps (https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/) Lusophone Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese-speaking_African_countries#:~:text=The%20Portuguese%2Dspeaking%20African%20countries,and%20Pr%C3%ADncipe%20and%2C%20since%202011%2C) Islands of Cape Verde (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_of_Cape_Verde) Who is Jodi Kantor? (https://www.nytimes.com/by/jodi-kantor) iPhone's launch @ AT&T (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_iPhone#:~:text=followed%20in%202010.-,Connection%20to%20AT%26T,be%20the%20iPhone%27s%20exclusive%20carrier.) Atlanta Influences Everything (https://aie.life) Special Guest: Dana Weeks.

Award-winning Atlanta poet and playwright Pearl Cleage discusses her newest play, “Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard,” coming to the Alliance Theater this fall. Plus, we learn about the use of music in film and television and highlight Nikki Marshall in our series, “Speaking of ‘The Boom.'”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We're back to our regularly scheduled programming with two haunted locations and a kooky case of psychokinesis. First up Kala talks about the Alliance Theater in Alliance, NE, which is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who died during a performance. Then she talks about the Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis, MN. This site of the Great Mill Disaster may be a park now, but it seems like the ghosts don't want us to forget this is the place where they met their end. And Brittany tells us all about the Rosenheim Poltergeist. Have you ever hated a job? Have you ever hated a job so much that it manifested itself as ghostly activity? No? Best make sure you're going for a job you want or you may end up like the people in Brittany's story this week.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. This year, Utah Arts Alliance celebrates its 20th anniversary. The organization has blossomed from its grassroots beginnings into a dynamic cultural organization that brings engaging arts experiences to hundreds of thousands of individuals annually in Utah. Founder and Executive Director Derek Dyer is here to tell us more. DEREK DYER: The mission of Utah Arts Alliance is to foster the arts in all forms in order to create an aware, empowered, and connected community. Each year, we support over 2,000 artists and engage more than 350,000 community members across Utah. Our six cultural facilities expand public access to the arts and give artists and creatives opportunities to thrive. These include Dreamscapes – Immersive Art Experience, Urban Arts Gallery, Counterpoint Studios, the SLC Arts Hub, Alliance Theater, and the Art Castle. Each venue is unique, and accommodates a wide range of activities while serving as creative incubators for artists, performance groups, and arts nonprofits. We create many cultural events throughout Utah including several large free art festivals for the public including the Urban Arts Festival – Utah's largest free art event, and ILLUMINATE Utah's Light Art and Creative Tech Fest. To learn more about Utah Arts Alliance visit us online at: Utaharts.org. DEREK MILLER: Utah Arts Alliance is leading the way for Utah's arts and cultural renaissance that is creating a better quality of life for all. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: September 5, 2023

As famed Iron Chef Alton Brown once said: “Everything in food is science”. In this week's episode, both of our storytellers discover something about themselves through the science of food. Part 1: Corn researcher Katie Murphy is scared becoming a TikToker will ruin her credibility as a serious scientist. Part 2: As a kid, Scottie Rowell gets an unpleasant surprise when they don't wait to eat their grandmother's pickles. Katie Murphy is a plant biologist who loves studying the inner workings of corn. She is the Director of Phenotyping and Principal Investigator at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, a non-profit research institute in St. Louis, Missouri. Her research group studies phenotyping, which means measuring the physical traits of plants. She holds a PhD in Plant Biology from UC Davis, and a Bachelor's in Chemistry from Stanford University. Katie's goal is to make a secure, sustainable food supply that can withstand future climates. She shares her research on TikTok @Real_Time_Science. Scottie Rowell is a Queer, Agender, Autistic artist based in Atlanta, GA. As a storyteller and puppeteer, Scottie's career is focused on performances and experiments in play in non-traditional theater spaces. As owner of Teller Productions, Scottie creates tactile, immersive experiences for families using sustainable materials (all repurposed, discarded, or easily recycled). Scottie's show Super Cello! premiered with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in April 2022. Other clients include the Georgia Aquarium, the Alliance Theater, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Visuals and fun at ScottieRowell.com and TellerProductions.com. (Yes, Scottie made that pickle shirt for the story.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Director Shadi Ghaheri discusses “English,” the humorous, moving, and Pulitzer-winning exploration of immigrant life on stage now at the Alliance Theater. Plus, City Lights producer Jeannine Etter explores the art of sound healing, and we shine a light on SinsEar in our series, “Speaking of Poetry.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa was thrilled to chat with Karen Zacarías about her world premiere adaptation of Shane, based on the novel by Jack Schaefer, which is now playing (in August 2023) at the Guthrie Theater.  In this episode, we discuss:How this co-commission and co-production came to beThe challenges of adapting a Western for the stageCreating a more complete and accurate picture of the American WestBeach Karen!And more!Resources MentionedCincinnatti Playhouse in the ParkGuthrie TheaterShane at the GuthrieAbout Our GuestKAREN ZACARÍAS was recently hailed by American Theater Magazine as one of the most produced playwrights in the US. Her plays include The Copper Children, Destiny of Desire, Native Gardens, The Book Club Play, Legacy of Light, Mariela in the Desert, The Sins of Sor Juana, and the adaptations of Just Like Us, The Age of Innocence, Into the Beautiful North, How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent and a bilingual Romeo y Juliet. She has been produced at The Kennedy Center, The Goodman, The Guthrie, Arena Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, GALA Hispanic Theater, Cincinnati Playhouse, Old Globe, The Alliance Theater, Repertorio Español, The Latino Theater Company, Milagro Theater, and many more. She is the author of ten renowned TYA musicals and the librettist of several Ballets. She is one of the inaugural resident playwrights at Arena Stage, a core founder of the Latinx Theatre Commons- a large national organization of artists seeking to update the American narrative with Latinx stories-, and she is the founder of the award-winning Young Playwrights' Theater (YPT), noted as one of the best arts educational programs by the Obama White House. Karen was voted a 2019 Washingtonian of the Year for her arts advocacy by Washingtonian Magazine. She was awarded the 2019 Sine Fellowship at the American University School of Public Policy for connecting art with policy making. She is a recipient of 2019 Lee-Reynolds-Award for “social, cultural, or political change with theater” awarded by the League of ProfessioConnect with host Melissa Schmitz***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter***101 Stage AdaptationsFollow the Podcast on Facebook & InstagramRead Melissa's plays on New Play ExchangeConnect with Melissa on LinkedInWays to support the show:- Buy Me a Coffee- Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey!- Give a 5-Star rating- Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend- Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!)Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Go Atlanta podcast, Ligaya Figueras takes you to Georgia's newest luxury hotel, which is in a town most people have never heard of.  AJC reporter Bo Emerson will discuss the changes coming to the leadership of the Alliance Theater.  And Yvonne Zusel will introduce you to Buckhead's newest Japanese Steakhouse.  Go Atlanta is supported by SMARTBOX Moving and Storage. Use promo code SBXATL20 to get 20 dollars off your booking.  Links to today's topics: Alliance Theatre makes historic announcement with two artistic directors The gift of a grandfather's mandolin brings happiness and trouble EXCLUSIVE: Staplehouse team partners with ranch owners for luxury retreat in rural Georgia Prefecture Japanese Steakhouse to open next week in Buckhead Sip Restaurant to take over former Babette's Cafe space in Virginia-Highland Doc Chey's in Grant Park to be replaced by Chef Wang's  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.  Listen and subscribe to the new Go Atlanta podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Gfaller joined Metro Theater Company as Managing Director in the summer of 2019. In partnership with Artistic Director Julia Flood, since his arrival MTC has seen record growth in donor and audience households and developed innovative new programs responding to the COVID-19 pandemic from The COVID-19 Memory Project to an all-St. Louis virtual reading of A Christmas Carol featuring Ellie Kemper, Sterling K. Brown, first responders, and many others. ----- Prior to joining MTC, Joe served for 8+ years as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Opera Theater of Saint Louis, where he received national recognition for his work in building young, diverse, and national travel audiences for the company and in expanding OTSL's civic footprint as producer of the company's Opera Tastings initiative, through artist community tours, and through the creation and growth of the company's Engagement + Inclusion Task Force and Young Friends Steering Committee. He has also served in marketing and/or development roles the Alliance Theater, the American Repertory Theater, and 7 Stages. As a consultant, he has worked with the National Blues Museum, the documentary Flint: The Poisoning of an American City, and the Utah Symphony, among others and served on a wide range of boards. As a professional stage director, he has directed over two dozen productions, including regional premieres by Caryl Churchill, David Mamet, Peter Sinn Nachtreib, and Addae Moon. He serves as adjunct faculty at Webster University in their Arts Management and Leadership MFA program, is a member of the Leadership St. Louis Class of 2013, the LEAD Atlanta Class of 2006, and graduated with honors from Harvard University. ------

Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown stops by before his upcoming conversation and performance at the Alliance Theater. Plus, the City Lights team comes together for a roundtable discussion about April neighborhood festivals, and our series, “Speaking of Music,” highlights singer-songwriter Ian Cole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Actress Suzanne Roush remembers her first stage audition at age 9. We discuss how an acting internship at Atlanta's Alliance Theater was pivotal to her theater career and how getting roles on screen has changed as she's gotten older. She talks about a long term acting gig job where she wore only a hospital gown. And she'll tell us how to make her Friday night go-to drink, a Dark and Stormy. LINKSSuzanne's IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9202427/ SCREEN ROLESOzark: S2E1 Parole Board Officer https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/mediaviewer/rm3158014208/The Wonder Years: S1E4 White Lunch Lady https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12682076/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_2_actDoom Patrol: S2E4 Higher-Up https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8416494/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_actStranger Things: S2E3 Doris the Receptionist https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6020796/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_smLogan Lucky: Salon Customer #2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5439796/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1 THEATRERavens and Seagulls: Essential Theatre (2014) https://www.essentialtheatre.com/play/ravensseagulls/https://www.artsatl.org/review-ravens-seagulss-real-superb-cast-sharp-edged-writing/REVIEW: “As accomplished as the cast is, though, this is really Joan's journey, and Roush has the centerpiece role. She does a superb job of making the character complex and showing how Amanda's situation is turning her life inside out… After a 10-year absence from the stage, it's a magnetic piece of acting from Roush, one of the major performances of the summer.”A Red Plaid Shirt:  Stage Door Players (2018)https://www.broadwayworld.com/atlanta/article/A-RED-PLAID-SHIRT-Comes-to-Stage-Door-Players-20180906https://www.essentialtheatre.com/suzanne-roush-in-red-plaid-shirt-at-stage-door-players/ Built To Float: Essential Theatre (2018)https://www.artsatl.org/review-essential-theatres-built-to-float-starts-out-strong-then-loses-focus-in-the-last-act/  “All the performers are quite convincing, and it's especially gratifying to see Roush around again.” TALENT AGENCY: https://www.stewarttalent.com/profile/suzanne-jordan-roush-atlanta-filmtvtheatre-adultsHope you enjoyed our podcast.Follow us on InstagramFollow us on FacebookTikTokYouTube

This week, Ella catches us with Armand before their debut in Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King at the Alliance Theater. They dish on local spots to eat, Beyonce news, and what dating is like for a Trans Black Femme. Armand also helps us name our honoree Good Judy of the week, Slyvester, and name our Bad Judy of the week.    Good Judy is a weekly conversation podcast about drag, pop culture, and all things Queer with Atlanta drag queen, Ellasaurus Rex (@queen_ellarex). Tune in every Tuesday with Ella as she discusses the latest news, chats with very special guests, and crowns a Good Judy and Bad Judy of the week.   Good Judy is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag)   Produced by Roby Abraham @rabraham88   Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix Podcast Art by @Neon.Horror    Follow Good Judy Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goodjudypod/  

In the first of two episodes featuring Metro Theater Company in St Louis, host Luisa Lyons chats with Joe Gfaller, MTC's Managing Director. Tune in to this fun and informative chat to discover:Joe's fascinating journey from high school theatre to working for theatre and opera companies across the United States, How MTC fast forwarded their plans for streaming during the pandemic,Why and how MTC have worked to make productions more accessible to young audiences, and,MTC's upcoming world premier of new musical Spells of the Sea which will be available to stream Feb 16 - March 5, 2023. Purchase tickets to Spells of the Sea here. Joe Gfaller joined the Metro Theater Company team in 2019. During his tenure to date, Metro Theater Company has seen dramatic growth in both its audience base and its donor base. In partnership with Artistic Director Julia Flood, he has co-led the company through its recent evolutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, from its virtual programming to its safe return to live performances. Prior to joining the MTC team, Joe received national recognition for his work in building young, diverse, and national audiences for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis during his tenure as director of marketing and public relations – and for expanding OTSL's civic footprint as the producer of the company's Opera Tastings series, through artist community tours, and the creation and growth of its Engagement + Inclusion Task Force. His career has also included roles with the American Repertory Theater, the Alliance Theater, and 7 Stages, and consulting projects for the National Blues Museum, the Utah Symphony, and the documentary film Flint: The Poisoning of an American City. He has directed over two dozen professional or university productions, including regional premieres by David Mamet, Caryl Churchill, and others. A graduate of Harvard University, he also serves as adjunct faculty at Webster University in the Arts Management and Leadership MFA program. Links: Metro Theater CompanyTwitter FacebookSupport the showFilmed Live Musicals is where musicals come home. Use the searchable database to find musicals filmed on stage to watch from the comfort of your living room! Visit www.filmedlivemusicals.com to learn more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. You can also support the site at Patreon. Patrons get early access to content, bonus content in the weekly newsletter, and exclusive access to the streaming calendar, no matter how much you pledge. Become a Patron today! Filmed Live Musicals is created by Luisa Lyons, an Australian actor, writer, and musician. Luisa holds a Masters in Music Theatre from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now lives, works, and plays in New York. Learn more at www.luisalyons.com and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Susan V. Booth, the artistic director of The Alliance Theatre and co-director of their production of “Everybody,” is leaving the Alliance after 21 years to join the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. She discusses the importance of “Everybody” and her legacy at the Alliance Theater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daviorr Snipes started at the Stratford Festival four months ago as its first Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Before arriving in Stratford, Daviorr served as Director of EDI at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta. In his present position his focus is on devising and implementing strategies to make the theater experience more attractive to racialized communities which in the past have not felt welcomed. We spoke about the need to extend this feeling of being treated as equals at the theater to everywhere in the city of Stratford. Daviarr shared many memories of his upbringing in Macon, Georgia and how at the age of 16, in an English class, even though he had never seen a play, he  suddenly had this irresistible desire to act in the play they were reading, which was Macbeth, instead of simply reading it. His love, he told me, was about the joy he received from telling stories, and having a communication with the audience where he got to talk about the most difficult, personal and joyful aspects of life with complete strangers every night and hopefully have the chance to show them a different way to see the world and the people in it through these stories.  If you liked this podcast please tell your friends about it, subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and/or write a brief note on apple podcasts, check out my blogs on Psychology Today at https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/thomas-r-verny-md

When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green - is a narrative non-fiction story and a father-daughter memoir. Based on his remarkable 96 years of life, Whitaker's father has provided the lifeline of the story, as seen through the eyes and heart of his daughter. Whitaker captures the pride she has for the paternal presence who taught her about love and respect for yourself and others even in most trying times. Their bond grew from a family rich in experiences and strong sense of self with many lessons this story hopes to pass on to the next generation. Nita Whitaker Nita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author.A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Whitaker has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston's standards, “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr. Having toured with Andrea' Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Whitaker has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. She has entertained thousands as well hundreds in her own intimate one woman shows, charity galas and corporate events; her expansive talent and humor continues to find new avenues to be expressed.A Grand Champion Hall of Fame Star Search Winner, Whitaker's stellar vocals blend, jazz, pop, and classical into her own unique sound. She has performed on stage including four world premiere's musicals: “Ragtime,” “Ten commandments the Musical,” “Breaking Through” at Pasadena Playhouse, and most recently named the 2019 NAACP Best supporting actress award winner for her role of Mom Winans in the Broadway bound musical “Born For This” at the Majestic Theater in Boston, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA, Alliance Theater and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. 2Whitaker's first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories.Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting.Whitaker has contributed articles for Inspired Women online magazine, was recently featured in Voyager LA magazine, and has also recorded and co-produced four independent records. Still the greatest delights of her life are her robustly talented daughters, Skye and Liisi LaFontaine (who is starring as Satine in London's WestEnd's Moulin Rouge), as they continue to soar.Official Site: www.nitawhitaker.comInstagram: @soprantygirlFacebook: Nita Whitaker

Keith Arthur Bolden talks the importance of telling Black stories, working on "Lovecraft Country", his starring role in "Terror Lake Drive", and shares that time he really thought he lost the role!About Keith: Born and raised in Los Angeles and surrounded by all of the action of the entertainment industry, Keith wouldn't discover his passion of acting and the theater until college. Despite going to college with the goal of pursuing a career in civil service, Keith joined an African-American acting troupe, quickly discovered his passion for performing and hasn't looked back since. In recent years, Keith has built an impressive roster of high-profile credits, including “Lovecraft Country,” “Underground,” Cobra Kai,” "Black Lightning,” “Jungle Cruise,” “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” “The Haunting of Hill House,” and “Chicago PD.” Next up, Keith stars in the ALLBLK original series “Terror Lake Drive,” coming to the AMC streaming platform in June. The show follows a suburb of Atlanta that is rocked by a string of disappearing women set against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic. Keith plays ‘Detective Reynolds,' a hardnosed detective searching for the truth which eventually leads him to uncover a world of sex trafficking.A resident of Atlanta since 2013, Keith is an associate professor of Theater and Performances at Spelman College. He teaches acting classes and facilitates a fellowship program between the University and the infamous Alliance Theater. In his work at the college, he also directs one show a year and in 2021, at the Tony Award Winning Alliance Theatre, he directed a play that dealt with Black Lives Matter and the harrassment/killings of unarmed black by police officers. Keith is also on several advisory boards at the Alliance Theatre, a role in which he works closely with his wife, who is also the associate artistic director. In his illustrious career, his favorite roles are those in which he gets to work with the same people again. Having starred in “Underground,” with creator Misha Green, she later brought Keith back for “Lovecraft Country.” He has also loved his many experiences in “Cobra Kai” and “Black Lightning,” both roles he returned to for multiple seasons.When not acting, Keith makes sure to carve out time for self care and believes in the importance of therapy. He loves taking the time to drive with the windows down and the music playing. Keith lives in Atlanta with his fellow actress/director and wife Tinashe and children.Follow the show on social media!                 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/                 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tfci_podcast                  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thanksforcominginpodcast/                   Theme Music by Andrew SkrabutenasProducers: Jillian Clare & Susan BernhardtFor more information, go to thanksforcominginpodcast.com 

A young girl discovers she can take the memories of doing special things in Atlanta, her home, wherever she goes. The book was commissioned by the Alliance Theater. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support

In the West End follows an energetic, amazing little boy that ventures out with his Mom through the West End (the historic African-American neighborhood in Atlanta) to find healthy and tasty vegan food for his Grandma who has to change the way she eats because of her health. The book is illustrated by Corretta Scott King award winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie. The work was released in 2020 as a commission for the Mayor's Summer reading Club and was distributed to 17,000 3-5 year-olds in the Atlanta metro area. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support

Tony award-winning director Kenny Leon and actor/writer Thomas Lennon tell us about the musical “Trading Places.” The world premiere performance opens tonight at the Alliance Theater. Plus, photographer Dale Niles and collector Andrea Noel discuss their collaboration "What Lies Within," a photo book that documents the eclectic collector's world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're keeping it light this week with three ghost stories throughout the Heartland! First stop on our virtual tour is the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where a ghost was not happy they didn't get the leading role so they haunted a poor actor. Next up is The Alliance Theater in Alliance, Nebraska with a popcorn-loving ghost name Mary. We will end our tour in the Brumder Mansion in Milwaukee, WI that has....a child ghost. Facebook: Horrific Heartland Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram: horrificheartlandpodcastTik Tok: horrificheartlandpodcast Sources:https://www.siouxfallsorpheum.com/about-the-orpheum/centennial-history/https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2020/10/23/orpheum-argus-leader-ghost-sioux-falls-haunted/3739010001/https://panhandlepost.com/posts/5db092d63ff2f582eecb515ehttp://milwaukeemansion.com/https://paranormalmilwaukee.com/locations/brumder-mansion-milwaukee-haunted-hotel/

Lewis Black stops by ahead of his Saturday show at Cobb Energy Centre. Plus, the co-founders of Ballethnic Dance Company share the story behind "The Leopard Tale," coming this weekend to the Alliance Theater. And our series "Speaking of the Arts" features experimental ethnographer Artemus Jenkins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jennifer Olsen, an epidemiologist and executive director of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI), Eric Barnett, a Virginia-based caregiver, discuss a new RCI report that highlights the challenges facing those who care for family members. Plus, playwright Llyod Suh, and Chris Moses, the Alliance Theater's director of education, discuss ‘BINA's SIX APPLES,' a play that follows a family that's displaced during the Korean War.Lastly, for “Closer Look's” Paycheck to Paycheck series, Rose talks with Jesús Gerena, the CEO of UpTogether, and Alisha Roe, an Oakland Resilient Families program participant, talks about the challenges and successes of the guaranteed income program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Currently swinging in Tina on Broadway, Michelle has kept up her Fitness/Nutrition Coaching business that she created during the pandemic. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Michelle West! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! About Michelle West: Michelle West is a dancer, actress, teacher, fitness, and nutrition coach born in Philadelphia, PA and based in Fort Lee, NJ. She is currently a Swing in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway. Other Credits Include; Tours: Disney's Aladdin (1st Nat'l), Memphis, Sid the Science Kid, Live! NY: Goddess (Berkeley Rep), Carnegie Hall (West Side Story). Regional: Sacramento Music Circus (The Wiz, Legally Blonde, Hello! Dolly), Alliance Theater (The Prom), Walnut Street Theater (The Wizard of Oz) Asolo Repertory Theater (West Side Story). BFA Dance from Temple University. Connect with me: @chelleywest / www.youtube.com/michellewestimi Resources from this episode: Michelle's YouTube Channel @chelleywest michellewest.net --- Come say hi to us! Facebook: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Instagram: @PageToStagePodcast @TheMaryDina @BrianSedita @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Twitter: @TheMaryDina @BwayPodNetwork Youtube: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lois Reitzes interviews actor Kedren Spencer and director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden about the Alliance Theater's production of “Toni Stone”; and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights' Head of Programs & Exhibitions, Dr. Calinda Lee as well as Greg Levine, co-executive director of Trees Atlanta about their work honoring Congressman John Lewis by planting trees in Freedom Park. Music contributor Von Phoenix joins the program for another edition of "Punk Black to Go."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Feb 13, we meet Leah Henderson, children's author. Her book is A "Daddy Speaks Love" and is a delightfully illustrated story about the importance of a father's love for his daughter. In our conversation we also learn about Henderson's other work and her passions. Then we head over to the Alliance Theater where now through February 27th on the Coca Cola Stage is the story of Toni Stone, the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro League. We talk with the production's director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden about this hidden figure in American History. We wrap this episode with a conversation with Kenny Blank, Executive Director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival which continues through February 27th. The festival is virtual again this year with more than 55 films to stream at your leisure in addition to creative conversations with the film producers.

Rachelle Kuramoto is an award-winning writer and brand strategist who balances creative and business acumen with deep empathy. As the vice president of brand and content for Dragon Army, she guides organizations to articulate what makes them distinctive and sustainable with the stakeholders who matter most. Rachelle’s professional path spans more than 20 years, starting at Ogilvy Public Relations. In 2015, she launched Watchword Brand, an agency specializing in branding, content production, and market intelligence. In 2019, the firm was acquired by Dragon Army, fueling its position as one of the most respected and fastest-growing digital agencies in the country. Rachelle has donated services and board support to not-for-profit entities that provide security and educational equality to Georgia’s citizens — including Waymark Foster, The Alliance Theater, Future Foundation, and Usher’s New Look. She helped to launch a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) chapter that has grown into one of the largest in the state. Rachelle is a founding member of 48in48 and a co-founder of Ripples of Hope, a 501(c)3 that accelerates the healthy, meaningful growth of organizations that believe business should be a force for good. Currently, Rachelle is serving as a board member for the Grove Park Foundation.Rachelle earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in literature and business as a Presidential Scholar in music at Wake Forest University. She published her Master’s dissertation under the watchful eye of Dr. Maya Angelou, whom she credits with teaching her ability to be courageously empathetic in every form of communication. Outside of work, Rachelle is a mom of two teenagers and a dog and a happy wife. What You'll Learn From This Episode How the motto of her alma mater "Pro Humanitate" (For Humanity) laid the foundation for a purpose-driven career and life Rachelle's experience studying under Dr. Maya Angelou Her shared values with her husband, Kenji, a former guest on our show, and what it's been like having two purpose-led entrepreneurs living under one roof The biggest lessons learned about how to truly leverage business as a force for good and positive impact The biggest challenges facing brands today What purpose-driven business leaders should start and stop doing today to elevate their brands Dragon Army's experience with becoming a B Corp What's motivating Rachelle's leadership and her team today Resources Related To This Episode Follow Rachelle https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellekuramoto-atlanta-dragonarmy https://www.instagram.com/rkuramoto https://www.facebook.com/RachelleKuramoto https://twitter.com/ShelKuramoto Follow Dragon Army https://www.linkedin.com/company/dragon-army https://www.instagram.com/dragonarmy https://dragonarmy.com Credits Music by ZakharValaha from Pixabay Produced by Chat With Leaders Media. Visit https://chatwithleaders.com to learn more about starting a podcast for your own business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachelle Kuramoto is an award-winning writer and brand strategist who balances creative and business acumen with deep empathy. As the vice president of brand and content for Dragon Army, she guides organizations to articulate what makes them distinctive and sustainable with the stakeholders who matter most. Rachelle's professional path spans more than 20 years, starting at Ogilvy Public Relations. In 2015, she launched Watchword Brand, an agency specializing in branding, content production, and market intelligence. In 2019, the firm was acquired by Dragon Army, fueling its position as one of the most respected and fastest-growing digital agencies in the country.  Rachelle has donated services and board support to not-for-profit entities that provide security and educational equality to Georgia's citizens — including Waymark Foster, The Alliance Theater, Future Foundation, and Usher's New Look. She helped to launch a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) chapter that has grown into one of the largest in the state. Rachelle is a founding member of 48in48 and a co-founder of Ripples of Hope, a 501(c)3 that accelerates the healthy, meaningful growth of organizations that believe business should be a force for good. Currently, Rachelle is serving as a board member for the Grove Park Foundation. Rachelle earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in literature and business as a Presidential Scholar in music at Wake Forest University. She published her Master's dissertation under the watchful eye of Dr. Maya Angelou, whom she credits with teaching her ability to be courageously empathetic in every form of communication. Outside of work, Rachelle is a mom of two teenagers and a dog and a happy wife. What You'll Learn From This Episode How the motto of her alma mater "Pro Humanitate" (For Humanity) laid the foundation for a purpose-driven career and life Rachelle's experience studying under Dr. Maya Angelou Her shared values with her husband, Kenji, a former guest on our show, and what it's been like having two purpose-led entrepreneurs living under one roof The biggest lessons learned about how to truly leverage business as a force for good and positive impact The biggest challenges facing brands today What purpose-driven business leaders should start and stop doing today to elevate their brands Dragon Army's experience with becoming a B Corp What's motivating Rachelle's leadership and her team today Resources Related To This Episode Follow Rachelle https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellekuramoto-atlanta-dragonarmy https://www.instagram.com/rkuramoto https://www.facebook.com/RachelleKuramoto https://twitter.com/ShelKuramoto Follow Dragon Army https://www.linkedin.com/company/dragon-army https://www.instagram.com/dragonarmy https://dragonarmy.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Leora Morris, director of “A Christmas Carol” at the Alliance Theater and Tony award winning set designer Todd Rosenthal, recorded live from the Alliance Theater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elyssa Kohen grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated from the prestigious Las Vegas Academy for Performing Arts before attending the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where she received her BFA in Theatre Design and Production-Sound Design. She quickly put her degree to use by going to work for the MUNY in St. Louis, starting as an intern in 2013 and returning as the Assistant Sound Designer in 2015. When the season ended, she collaborated as a Sound/Mixing Engineer with several organizations including the Alliance Theater, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse (now The REV), and Ogunquit Playhouse.  In late December of 2016, Elyssa began her touring career, joining Motown the Musical 2nd National Tour as Assistant Audio. Shortly thereafter she jumped onboard with the School of Rock 1st National Tour. In 2017/2018 she was fortunate to tour both nationally and internationally with the Rent 20th Anniversary Tour, traveling to China and Japan.  In the summer of 2019, she was chosen to be the Assistant Audio for Frozen the Broadway Musical 1st National Tour. The pandemic caused Frozen to be shut down in March of 2020 in Portland, Oregon and Elyssa found herself back in Las Vegas. After 15 months of inactivity behind a soundboard, she got the chance to mix shows again as she went to work for The Glimmerglass Festival in June of 2021.  As of August 2021, Elyssa is back to work on Frozen, the Broadway Musical.

In this episode, we got to chat with the amazing Susan Booth. Susan is the Artistic Director at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta Georgia. She gave us her fascinating take on the Atlanta Theater Scene, and how Atlanta's special mix of people impacts the shows they choose and the programming they commit to. We discussed the powerful role a regional theater can have in such a diverse community. We also chatted about some of the ins and outs of moving a show to Broadway! *This episode was recorded prior to the Delta Variant.

Composer/Performer/Educator, TYRONE JACKSON is the quintessential jazz piano player. His boundless creativity coupled with harmonic mastery, utilizes the piano as a blank canvas. Jackson is nationally recognized and has traveled the world as a solo artist and sideman. As a composer, Jackson has composed original music for Pulitizer Prize winning author Natasha Tretheway's book of poems "Native Guard" turned theatrical play, Pearl Clege's play, "Tell Me My Dream", "Ethel" and this year's Alliance Theater production of “Nick's Flamingo Grill.” Jackson has recorded 4 Albums—“Dedicated”, “Another Voyage”, “Melody In Nede”, and new release “From The Mind Of.” Currently Tyrone Jackson is a professor at Kennesaw State University where he is Lecturer of Jazz Piano and teaches a myriad of classes including: Aural Skills III & IV, Jazz Improvisation I, II & III, Jazz Combo, Jazz Theory, Applied Jazz Piano, Group Jazz Piano and History of the Blues. Jackson is also a clinician and teacher for the Rialto Arts Jazz program for middle school and is a clinician for Clayton County Arts Association. Follow us on all social media JazzMattersATL. Don't forget to Subscribe, Like & Share. To learn more about Jazz Matters ATL, The Jazz Matters Store or become a Supporter, visit https://www.linktree/jazzmattersatl #yesjazzmatters #jazzmattersatl #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzmatters #atljazz #atlantajazz #atllivemusic #atlantaconcerts #jazzradio #livemusic #smoothjazz #jazzbass #contemporaryjazz #jazzfunk #jazzfusion #jazzlife #jazzlover #jazzmusician #jazzeducation #composer #pianist --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazz-matters/support

About the Guest Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj is a Milwaukee-based, multi-disciplinary, American Theater Artist and Advocate. Mr. Maharaj was hailed in The New York Times for his award-winning play Little Rock, was selected as a New York Times Critics Pick. He is currently the Associate Artistic Producer of Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Mr. Maharaj's playwrighting residencies include the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New Orleans Writer's Residency, Alliance Theater, Arkansas Repertory Theater, Crossroads Theater, Amas Musical Theater, Triskelion Arts, the 2020 Resident Playwright of the Letter of Marque Theatre, is a member of Theater Now's 2021 Virtual Musical Theater Writer's Group, a 2021 Season Finalist in The Downtown Urban Arts Festival in New York City, the inaugural playwright for the Theatre Raleigh New Works Reading Series, and a finalist for the 2021 Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference. Mr. Maharaj has been honored with many awards for his body of work in the American Theater including the prestigious Woodie King Jr. Award, four Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards, Barrymore Award, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Theatrical Moment of the Year, The New York International Fringe Festival Overall Excellence Award, Theater Communications Group Directors Grant and Playwriting Grant, Recipient of the 2020 National Alliance for Musical Theater Fifteen-Minute Musical Theater Challenge Award, he was a semi-finalist for the 2021 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Competition presented by American Blues Theater. He has been featured in numerous articles and interviews in notable industry publications such as The American Theater Magazine, The New York Times, The Yale School of Drama / Repertory Theater Review, The Dramatist, The Uptown Magazine, Playbill, Broadway World, The Daily News, The New York Post, The New York Beacon, The Philadelphia Sun, Time-Out New York, Harlem News, Amsterdam News, and The Stage Directors and Choreographers Journal for his work as a theater practitioner and leader. As a storyteller, Mr. Maharaj has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at many of our nation's top Regional Theaters including the Bernard B. Jacobs, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, The Public, Second Stage Theatre, Soho Playhouse, Classical Theater of Harlem, New Federal Theater, New World Stages, Nuyorican Poets Café, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Lark Play Development Center, Theatre Row, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Portland Stage, Actors Theater of Louisville, Alabama Shakespeare, Signature Theater, Theater Works, Goodman Theater, The Kennedy Center, Arkansas Repertory Theater, Perseverance, and New Freedom Theater. After his graduate studies at Brooklyn College, Mr. Maharaj was awarded a Masters of Fine Arts Degree from Brooklyn College. Mr. Maharaj is a proud alumnus of the Actors Studio Playwrights and Directors Unit, Lincoln Center's Directors Lab, and Theater Communication Group's Rising Leaders of Color in the American Theater. He has served as the Artistic Director of New Freedom Theater in Philadelphia as well as the Artistic Director of Rebel Theater. Mr. Maharaj founded the Voices at the River, an African and Latino American Playwrights New Works Festival hosted at Arkansas Repertory Theater. Mr. Maharaj is represented by Michael Moore of Michael Moore Agency Literary and Creatives. Connect with Beltline to Broadway Facebook – @beltlinetobroadway Twitter – @beltlinetobroadway Instagram – @beltlinetobroadway Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.beltlinetobroadway.com) Support this podcast

Patdro Harris (Director/Broadway Choreographer/Writer) is nationally and internationally recognized and respected by colleagues, critics, and fans. The Washington Post hails him as a "superb choreographer". The New York Times applauds his artistry as "praiseworthy". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution enthusiastically commends his work as "dynamic … brilliant…solid season after season". And the Houston Chronicle says “...excellent and energizing direction and stunning choreography makes the show an absolute joy to experience”.  He has directed at distinguished theaters such as The Alliance Theater, Sacramento Theatre Company, Round House Theater, Liberty Theater Cultural Center, San Diego Repertory Theater Company, Penumbra Theater, Tuskegee Repertory Theater, Ensemble Theater, Kenny Leon's True Colors Theater Company, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Theatrical Outfit, Connecticut Repertory Theater, The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Howard University, Syracuse University, Florida A&M University & the University of Northern Colorado. He also served as choreographer, artistic consultant, and movement director with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Kennedy Center, Studio Theatre D.C, City Theatre of Pittsburgh, Minneapolis Mixed Blood Theatre, Jomandi Productions, The National Black Theatre Festival, Guthrie Theater, The National Black Arts Festival, Portland Center Stage, and Broadway's Royal Theatre.  Patdro has traveled the world as choreographer and lead dancer for the incomparable Stevie Wonder. He has worked with such artists as The SOS Band, TC Carson, Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams, and India Arie. His talents were also showcased as Choreographer and Movement Specialist in Toni Morrison's world premiere opera, “Margaret Garner”. He choreographed the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit “A Raisin in the Sun” starring Sean Combs and Phylicia Rashad. Mr. Harris attended Alabama State University. In his current home of Atlanta, Georgia he has served on many arts committees including the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the Advisory Dance Panel for the Bureau of Cultural Affairs. He holds to his credit the 1996 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography and has been honored with a nomination for the same award for Best Supporting Actor. He has received a 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2016 Giorgee Award for best director & best show of the Year. Mr. Harris served as the first choreographer on the popular reboot TV show Dynasty season 3 episode 4. In 2019 & 2013 he received Atlanta's top theatre award, The Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Director of a Play Support the show: https://theanswersandiego.com/radioshow/8349 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael is an actor and two-time Tony-nominated director for his Broadway revivals of Spring Awakening and Once On This Island. Additional directing credits include A Christmas Carol starring Jefferson Mayes at the Geffen, Maybe Happy Ending at The Alliance Theater, The Pride and Merrily We Roll Along at the Wallis Anenberg, Joseph at Lincoln Center, The Connors on ABC, the upcoming film, the book of Ruth, starring Ruth Wilson, among others. Michael is also company member of The Forest of Arden, an immersive theater company— premiering a new work, Alien/ Nation at Williamstown Theater Festival this summer. As an actor, Michaels Broadway credits include Big River, The Times They Are A’Changin, and King Lear. Additional theater credits include Bare A pop Opera off Broadway, Swimming in the Shallows at Second Stage, The Hunchback of Notre Dam at the La Jolla Playhouse and Papermill Playhouse, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love at the MErnier Choclate Factory in London among others. TV credits include Numbers, Grey's Anatomy, Bones, The Closer, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, Unforgettable, GCB, Royal Pains, every episode of Anger Management among many others. Michael is on Variety’s “Broadway Impact List” and has been awarded NAACP, Ovation, NAD, Outer Critic Circle, and Tony Honor Awards.

Lois Reitzes speaks with actor and director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden; she is the BOLD Women’s Leadership Circle Artistic Director Fellow for the Alliance Theater. The company's "Under the Tent" series starts April 22nd.Also, our Culture Crash series continues with director Adam Koplan. We'll learn about essential outside influences on the modern American field of Public Relations.

Bethany Anne Lind is an acclaimed actress who makes her home here in Georgia. I had the pleasure of teaching her to stutter for the award-winning play Carapace- at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta. In addition to an extensive live theater portfolio, she has had roles in Ozark, The Walking Dead, The Stranger Things. Streaming now is her movie Blood on Her Name. We discuss how stuttering is portrayed in theater and movies. After decades of tolerance for belittling people who stutter and making stuttering a punchline, we are now seeing a shift in the narrative about stuttering. It is my opinion that the acting and film industry has a responsibility to respect people who stutter. The ADA protects people who stutter against discrimination. The King's Speech and Carapace are two triumphs for people who stutter. Documentaries When I Stutter and My Beautiful Stutter are newer additions to a catalog of better portrayal of stuttering and the impact it has on people. After listening to Bethany Anne Lind, begin enjoying her talent on your television and watch for her in local theater.

Jaymi has been designing around the country for the past twenty years. Some production highlights include: four seasons at Utah Shakespeare Festival where she lit sixteen different productions, Two Trains Running, The Taming of the Shrew and the upcoming Great Expectations at The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The Wiz and Rocky Horror at Dallas Theater Center, Peter and the Starcatcher and Topdog Underdog at South Coast Repertory, the world premier of The Who and the What at LaJolla Playhouse, Smart Cookie at The Alliance Theater, Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune at Hartford Stage, Orlando and Mary Stuart at The Court Theatre, Among the Thugs and Anna in the Tropics at The Goodman, No Place Like Home, Uncle Vanya, The Dazzle, Absolution and The Ordinary Yearnings of Miriam Buddwing at Steppenwolf, Tug of War at The Getty Villa and the national tour of John Astins Once Upon a Midnight. Some theatre companies she has designed for include Denver Theater Center, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, Utah Shakespeare, LaJolla Playhouse, Dallas Theater Center, Pasadena Playhouse, The Alliance Theater, The Clarence Brown, The Pearl Theater, Victory Gardens, Steppenwolf, The Court Theatre, Marin Theatre Company, Redmoon, Rivendell, Naked Eye, Lookingglass, Milwaukee Repertory, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Madison Repertory, San Jose Repertory, and Hartford Stage. She was a founding member of Naked Eye Theater Company and an ensemble member of The Next Theater and Rivendell Theater Ensemble, all of them Chicago based companies. Other design work has included the scenic and projection design on dozens on productions. She also acted as Architectural Lighting Consultant on over three hundred and fifty private residences and designed four different restaurants within Chicago. In addition, she has designed over fifty various special events for non-for-profits, red carpet events and private parties. As a production manager, she has held many positions. She acted as Senior Production Manager for KBA Marketing who produced more than 10,000 events a year for companies such as Coca-Cola, RJ Reynolds and Nike. She also managed and initiated the groundbreaking citywide theatre festival in Chicago known as Theatre Fever with more than 80 theatre companies leading free workshops and performances for a two-week period. She spent seven years as the Producer for The League of Chicago Theatres facilitating all galas, media events and community conferences. Other production management credits include Outfest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and Mrs. Ts Triathlon. She received her training from the conservatory program of The Theatre School, DePaul University. In 2003 she was the recipient of the Michael Merrit/ Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award. She also received a 2010 Joseph Jefferson Award for Mary's Wedding with Rivendell Theater Ensemble and was nominated for a Jeff Award for Orlando at The Court Theater, The Incident with The Next Theatre, Terrible Girls with About Face, Yellowman with The Next Theatre and OffSpring of the Cold War with Walkabout Theatre. She was additionally a winner of a Column Award for Rocky Horror at Dallas Theater Center and was nominated for a Henry Award for her work on Animal Crackers at The Denver Center. Previous teaching credits include adjunct faculty at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Associated Colleges of the Midwest and The Theatre School, DePaul University. Her website is available at jaymismith.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/p3-theatre-company/support

*insert Keanu's "gosh I love movies!" meme here* (Recorded November 2020)Ryan Murphy’s AHS spinoff seriesAmerican Horror Story, Ratched & Six Feet UnderWandaVision release date set for Jan. 15th, 2021“I Love Dick” tv show, Marfa, TX & the glory of Kathryn Hahn“The Shrink Next Door” - new project with Paul Rudd/Will FerrellThe Wizard of Oz (1925), Aladdin (1992), Toy Story (1995), Jumanji (1995), The Land Before Time (1988)Jurassic Park (1993) - plus the tours you can go on in Hawaii & That Laura Dern sceneTitanic (1997), Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA & Ed Debevic's restaurant (RIP)The Laemmle on 2nd Street in Santa Monica, CAPolish Wedding (1998), Brokeback Mountain (2005)Forrest Gump (1994), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Erin Brokovich (2000)Baz Luhrmann (again!) - Moulin Rouge (2001), Strictly Ballroom (1992) and Romeo + Juliet (1996)The Alliance Theater in Atlanta, GeorgiaBroadway shows: Wicked, See What I Want to See, Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999 film with Donny Osmond), CATS, Sunset Boulevard (based on the 1950 film by Billy Wilder), Starlight ExpressThe Adderley School for the Performing ArtsIdina MenzelThe Notebook (2004), A Walk to Remember (2004 film & 1999 novel)Rebel Without A Cause (1955)Movie Gallery & Blockbuster VideoAlmost Famous (2000) - yes, AGAIN - & Big Fish (2003)Clue (1985)Billy Crudup in The Morning Show on Apple TV+The Beatles Anthology documentary seriesHome Alone (1990)Problematic former favesChildhood bedrooms & Caitlin’s Godfather/Beauty and the Beast crossoverThe Peacemaker (1997) - Mimi Leder, Nicole Kidman & Julia RobertsPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)The historical movie theaters in Westwood Village - Westwood, CADreamgirls (2006)Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) & The Phantom Menace (1999)The prequels were good.Christopher John Rogers, designer. (Beyonce's dress in Vogue!)2021 Inauguration Fashion ideas (BRIT WAS RIGHT - OMG!)Mispronouncing LA & NY placesCaitlin’s museum rant: MOMA, The Met, “Starry Night” by Van Gogh, The Louvre, The Musée d'Orsay, visible storage, and the painting “The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Joséphine on December 2, 1804” by Jacques Louis David & an extreme oversimplification of art history and the impressionist movementHow to pronounce Van Gogh.As usual, sorry if you hear Caitlin typing - she's taking notes!

Trahan Architects Founder, Trey Trahan, FAIA, joins the podcast to discuss the design process of the Alliance Theater, opening an office in New York City, and the conservation work he is doing in Patagonia Chile

Tessha Renne of BET's The Oval At the tender age of 8, Teesha Renee fell in love with Theater and acting in general. Born in Rockford, Illinois and raised in Atlanta, GA this young girl caught the performance bug, and never looked back. From there, Teesha Renee continued to perform in theater. She soon was awarded Miss Drama Club after her leading performance as Mrs. Stevenson in Sorry, Wrong Number. Also, she was a member of the video production club all through high school as well where she directed, produced, edited and starred in her very first short film entitled Red Silence. The film went on to win 1st place in the technology fair, and the school awarded her Best Actress and Best Movie of the year. Teesha Renee attended Georgia State University and while pursuing her degree, the craft of acting was constantly calling her name. She began taking classes at The Alliance Theater where she has been trained in film, scene study, acting process and script analysis. Inspired to step back on stage once again, she then entered her very first pageant and won! Teesha Renee was crowned Miss Georgia State University 2015 and was granted the opportunity to compete in the Miss Georgia Pageant. She graduated in May 2017 with her Bachelors of Art. Immediately after graduation, Teesha set out her intention to be dedicated to acting full time. She then began studying with Nick Conti at the Professional Actor's studio where she is trained in auditioning, cold reads, scene study and improvisation and won Best Actress during Showcase. She began to get involved in the Atlanta indie scene with films, pilots and web based projects such as Cooking Up A Storm, Diva Interrupted and L.U.S.T just to name a few. She has also guest starred on a few network TV shows such as Fatal Attraction, Homicide Hunters and Atlanta Homicide.  

The Atlanta Story podcast features meaningful stories of Atlanta's builders, creators, and entrepreneurs. In this episode Jon Birdsong sits down with Asif Ramji, of Paymetric and Chief Growth Officer at FIS.  Asif took over a struggling Paymetric in 2009. At the time, the business was losing $2m a year. Fast forward 8 years later, with the financial backing of Francisco Partners, Asif sold the business to Vantiv for $550M. Through 3 other acquisitions, Asif now holds the title of Chief Growth Officer for FIS with a divisional budget of $1B. In addition to building businesses, Asif stays civically focused by holding board positions on the Atlanta Ballet and Alliance Theater. After listening to today's podcast, we're confident you'll be inspired to find a niche, lead a team, and build something substantial.   The Atlanta Story is put together by the folks at Atlanta Ventures -- and we can't wait to share some of the personalities behind the brand. Atlanta Ventures invests in entrepreneurs through community, content, and capital -- most notably through our Studio with companies like Greenzie and Intown Golf Club. We believe the best entrepreneurs learn from other great artists in different fields. In this episode, we discuss… How is Asif and his team navigating the Covid-19 environment? (2:30) Asif shares about trends surfacing because of this new season of Covid-19 work from home environment? (3:44) Asif shares his pre-Paymetrics entrepreneurial journey. (6:56) Asif talks about the shift of Paymetric to SaaS. (11:05) Why did Asif choose the Paymetric route over the traditional entrepreneur route? (12:25) What types of things was Asif doing culturally at Paymetric to fuel growth. (14:18) How did the Francisco Partners deal come to fruition? (16:55) Asif talks about the customer make up. (22:55) What's some advice for an entrepreneur who wants to turn around a business today? (25:00) What happened after the deal went through? Celebrate!!! (28:51) Asif shared some operational guidelines that Francisco Partners brought with them. (31:06) Asif walks us through the Vantiv acquisition and transitioning to the larger team today. (33:15) Asif shares about the $150M investment fund geared towards startups. (35:14) Asif shares about his civic and community investments. (37:02) Asif looks ahead at the next 10 years. (39:24) Why Atlanta and what has Atlanta done for Asif? (40:45)   How you can get involved:  Visit atlantaventures.com/studio if you're interested in learning more about Atlanta Ventures and the Studio.    Where you can find us: Website: www.atlstory.com Twitter: @theatlantastory Instagram: @theatlantastory YouTube: Here Subscribe to the newsletter here.

Little Me host, Marc Tumminelli talks with the star of the Broadway musical Tuck Everlasting - Sarah Charles Lewis. Sarah Charles tell the wild story of going from living a small town in Georgia to headlining in the 2016 Broadway musical Tuck Everlasting at age 11. Sarah Charles chats about her TV obsession Outer banks, playing Annie in Atlanta, doing the out of town tryout of Tuck Everlasting at the Alliance Theater, working with Tim Federle, Carolee Carmello, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Casey Nicholaw, making her Broadway debut, recording the cast album of Tuck Everlasting, her high school theater and how her Broadway experience changed her life forever! Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 9 of the Mother's Day edition of The Be More Today Show features Attorney Lauren Linder. Lauren Linder is Deputy General Counsel at Parallel (formerly Surterra Wellness). Previously, Lauren was Vice President and Associate General Counsel for The Weather Channel television network, where she advised all aspects of the business on a range of transactional, compliance, regulatory, and litigation matters. Prior to that, Lauren represented truTV and Turner Studios as counsel at Turner Broadcasting. Lauren started her career as an associate in the trademark and copyright practice at Kilpatrick Townsend.  An Atlanta native, Lauren graduated from Pace Academy.  She received her bachelor's degree from Brown University and her juris doctor from Duke University.  As a former educator, athlete, and dancer, Lauren's volunteerism reflects her passion for education and the arts. Lauren recently completed a term on the Advisory Board for the Alliance Theater. Lauren also recently served as a volunteer debate coach for KIPP WAYS Academy. Her educational volunteer efforts in Atlanta also include extensive work with the Atlanta Urban Debate League, and she has also participated in the Freedom Writers program at Booker T. Washington High School and Everybody Wins! at Hope-Hill Elementary. Lauren also served on the board of Central CSI, the non-profit arm of her childhood church in Vine City. She has also participated as a student, teacher, coach, and administrator in urban debate leagues around the country, including Atlanta, Baltimore, New York, and Providence. Lauren has been an active participant with LEAD Atlanta as an alumni volunteer since she was a participant in the 2015 class. She has also held several leadership roles with the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition subsequent to being a member of the 2013 Project Understanding class. Lauren lives on the Westside of Atlanta with her husband Jonathan, their 2 year old twins, and their dog Shiva. Follow Lauren's story on Facebook at Lauren Linder Grunberg and Instagram @laurenlala. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support

“It is a human experience. It’s about being passionate, empathetic, supportive and present.” –Michael JenkinsonHow to be a Director/Choreographer with Michael JenkinsonMichael Jenkinson is a director/choreographer with an extensive resume of hit blockbuster shows, including his choreography work with Scott Schwartz (A Room with a View, The Old Globe; Next to Normal, The Alliance Theater; Next to Normal, Geva Theatre Center; My Fairytale, PCPA). Michael is a proud SDC and AEA member with decades of work at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre; Phoenix Theatre; Sacramento Theatre Company; Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre; PCPA and many more theaters. Just off of a gig doing Kiss Me, Kate! in Montana, Michael takes time to share insights into his life as a director/choreographer (and performer). Hear from Michael about:· Life as a director/choreographer· Choreographing versus doing both the dancing and direction· How to balance life when constantly traveling for work· The different seasons in the industry, personally and professionally· How to work with talents of all levels and personalities· What to do about conflict when it arises· His communication style that has been so effective· The exceptional Oregon Cabaret Theatre www.oregoncabaret.com · River City Theatre Co in Sacramento (a terrific place for youth) http://www.rctcweb.org/ · The Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre company that he enjoys https://www.utahfestival.org/· Phoenix Theatre Company www.phoenixtheatre.com· Intermountain Opera Bozeman (where Michael just did Kiss Me, Kate!)· The glorious PCPA on California’s central coast: www.pcpa.org You can contact Michael Jenkinson via www.michaeljenkinson.com You can find him on Facebook and Instagram.Your host Steph Newman is a theatre pro who helps people. Contact her! You can share your questions, dreams, failures and successes to get tips, tricks and ideas by writing to StephI Love Theatre Now What is a creation by Steph Newman and Travis Newman. This podcast is on a mission to share the real stories that lead to real jobs (in the arts and beyond). So if you're curious to know where that love of drama can lead, listen up!This is a labor of love. Your contributions lead to better equipment and interviews. Contribute at www.stephnewman.com/podcast Support the show (http://www.stephnewman.com/podcast)

DeWitt Fleming Jr. is an acclaimed tap dancer, and has performed and taught throughout the world. He has danced as a soloist with Grammy award winning artist such as Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Mcferrin, and Christian McBride to name a few. New York Times says he is, “a non stop source of rhythmic variety and surprise….sparks seem to fly from those shoes!” DeWitt's national tour credits include Riverdance (Lead Tapper), Cirque Du Soliel’s Banana Shpeel (Ensemble, featured tapper). His regional credits include Signature Theater’s Jelly’s Last Jam (Featured ensemble U/S Jelly) and Scottsboro Boys (Ozie/Ruby), Alliance Theater’s Sophisticated Ladies (Lead). His off-Broadway credits include Dance Bojangles Dance (Bojangles), Pearl (Bill Bailey), Cotton Club Parade (Lead/Nicholas Brother). TV/Film credits include Boardwalk Empire, Smash, Limitless, and How to be Single. Choreography credits include Boardwalk Empire season 4 (HBO), An Evening with Phyllis Hyman, Dorothy the Musical, Signature Theater’s Jelly’s Last Jam (Assistant Choreographer) and Scottsborro Boys (Assistant Choreographer). DeWitt is proud to be a Capezio athlete. www.DeWittFlemingJr.com @dewittflemingjrdotcom @dewitrighttapmics From what we discuss in this episode: Follow @atpwhitefish for more information on Alpine Theatre Project in Whitefish, MT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confessionsofanactress/support

Join us as we chat about the super interest haunts at Alliance Theater in Omaha, Nebraska and Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky. Waverly Hills Sanatorium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_cEvf7RuNs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverly_Hills_Sanatorium https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/waverly-hills-sanitorium https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-from-waverly-hills-sanatorium/anna-lindwasser https://www.hauntedrooms.com/waverly-hills-sanatorium-ghosts-louisville-kentucky https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/waverlytb Alliance Theater https://www.nebraskahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/alliance-theatre.html https://history.nebraska.gov/blog/theater-where-every-movie-scary http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/13670 https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/alliance-theatre/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

FINALLY! The second episode of the VentiVerse is here! This time Abigail and Aidan Ventimiglia review the play "Ghost" that just closed at the Alliance Theater. Listen as they share what was great, bad and downright confusing about this story.

VentiVerse creators, Abigail and Aidan Ventimiglia, are thrilled to welcome you to their world of music, banter, and more! In the first episode, they cover "Becoming Nancy," a soon-to-be-Broadway musical (at least in their eyes!). Fair warning: there are spoilers, but don't worry! Simply buy a ticket at the Alliance Theater and come back pronto! It'll be worth it. Join us as the dynamic duo create the most Ventastic podcast you've EVER heard.

A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Nita has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston’s standards, “I Will Always Love You”, “I Have Nothing” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr.  Having toured with Andrea’ Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Nita has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbara Striesand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Buble’. She has entertained thousands as well hundreds in her own intimate one woman shows, charity galas and corporate events; her expansive talent and humor continues to find new avenues to be expressed.A former Miss Louisiana and Grand Champion Hall of Fame Star Search Winner, Nita’s stellar vocals blend, jazz, pop, and classical into her own unique sound. She has performed on stage including four world premiere’s musicals: “Ragtime”, “Ten Commandments the Musical”, “Breaking Through” at Pasadena Playhouse, and most recently as Mom Winans in “Born For This” at the Majestic Theater in Boston, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA, Alliance Theater and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C.Also, she has recorded 4 independent records, appeared in movies, television shows and multiple studio recordings. Nita penned an award-winning memoir entitled: Finding My Voice, started a 501c3 non-profit www.inaworldwithbooks.org, that has given nearly 7000 underserved children new books.She is the mother of two beautiful emerging stars, Skye and Liisi LaFontaine. The best is yet to come.http://nitawhitaker.com/

Rachelle Kuramoto has worked as a brand and content strategist, writer, and market intelligence professional for 20 years. She is an experienced and award-winning professional who balances creative and business acumen to projects, primarily in the B2B sector. Her objective in every engagement is to articulate what makes the client distinctive and sustainable in their market and with the stakeholders who matter most.Rachelle launched her career in the late 1990s in the technology practice of Ogilvy Public Relations, where she helped known and startup companies to build and grow their online presence. Since then, she has advised some of the most respected and innovative companies in the world across a host of sectors, including healthcare, technology, financial, transportation, media, education, and energy.Rachelle has had the opportunity to lead brand and content strategy endeavors for enterprise brands like Cox, Worldpay, The FreshMarket, and SWIFT Transportation. She has helped to launch and grow notable startups including Magic Leap, Roadie, and Greenlight Card and has supported numerous not-for-profit entities such Waymark (Formerly Kids3), Mercy Care Atlanta, Bearings Bike Shop, and The Drake House. When she’s not hard at work, Rachelle is an active volunteer who serves on the boards of the Alliance Theater and 48in48. She’s a competitive marathoner, adventurous cook, mom of two (and a dog), and wife to a fellow entrepreneur.

In This Episode: * Slack confidentially files to go public (3:23) * Why Gimlet Sold to Spotify (7:13) * Apple has banned Google from running internal iOS apps after certificate misuse (9:10) * Google's new Chrome extension warns you about stolen passwords (11:17) * Upcoming Version of Google Chrome Will Make It Harder to Block Ads (11:57) * Lowe’s is killing off and bricking its Iris smart home products at the end of March (13:00) * A new net neutrality bill is headed to Congress (16:25) * This guy holds the world record for collecting spreadsheets (17:50) * Founder of crypto exchange dies, taking only password (and $190M) with him (20:13) Weird and Wacky Tech: * Study reveals wildlife is abundant in Chernobyl * M&M's 3 new peanut-based flavors are here: Toffee, jalapeno, coconut (26:06) * Tyra Banks is creating a tech-driven attraction called Modelland (27:11) * Intuit Super Bowl 2019 introduces #robochild scares world (29:30) Tech Recommendations: * Adam - This Marie Kondo-inspired Twitter tool will help you declutter your timeline so it again ‘sparks joy’ (https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/05/this-marie-kondo-inspired-twitter-tool-will-help-you-declutter-your-timeline-so-it-again-sparks-joy/) * Sanjay - Shure SRH750DJ Professional Quality DJ Headphones (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002PAQYK8/techtalkyall-20) * Shannon - https://www.airbnb.com/ SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: Two: “Goodnight, Tyler” tickets at the Alliance Theater, brought to you by The Woodruff Arts Center. Tweet @techtalkyall and @thewoodruff to enter. Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit

In this episode: * Hulu ups price for live-TV service, cuts basic package price (1:40) * Google, Amazon, and Facebook spent record amounts lobbying the government (3:38) * Amazon Starts Testing ‘Scout’ Delivery Robots Near Seattle (5:37) * Hotel fires half its robot staff for sucking at their jobs (7:13) * SpaceX’s new test rocket topples over thanks to strong Texas winds (9:58) * Boeing’s electric autonomous passenger air vehicle just had its first flight (11:02) * Google Maps now helps you dodge speeding tickets while driving (12:16) * LEGO - The Toy of Smart Investors (15:17) * Google Buys Part of Fossil’s Smartwatch Team for $40 Million (16:05) * This $350 mini-smartphone helped cure my digital distraction (17:19) * THE Ohio State University now has THE silliest campus amenity yet: THE Pizza ATM (19:56) Weird and Wacky Tech: * HOT DOG! Oscar Mayer hiring drivers for the Wienermobile (22:34) * To Save the Sound of a Stradivarius, a Whole City Must Keep Quiet (23:31) * We Can’t Correct for Magnetic Pole Shifts Thanks to the Government Shutdown (26:33) Tech Recommendations (27:57): Adam - Lyft App (https://www.lyft.com/signup) Sanjay - Twitter Sparkle (https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/18/twitter-rolls-out-the-sparkle-button-to-let-users-see-the-latest-tweets-first/) Shannon - Apple Measure App (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208924) GIVEAWAY: The Woodruff Arts Center (https://www.woodruffcenter.org/) (home to the High Museum, Alliance Theater, and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) is our new sponsor. We're giving away a pair of tickets to the High Museum! To win tweet @TheWoodruff and @techtalkyall. Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Also remember to rate our podcast - 5 stars, 5 stars!

In this episode: * Netflix raises prices on all streaming plans in US (1:52) * Netflix's price hike will boost your bill as much as $2 a month * Government shutdown: TLS certificates not renewed, many websites are down (3:30) * Jeff Bezos, World’s Richest Person, Announces Divorce After 25 Years Of Marriage (4:30) * Vanguard Announces The Passing Of Founder John C. Bogle (5:20) * DuckDuckGo debuts map search results using Apple Maps (7:13) * Microsoft Pledges $500 Million for Affordable Housing in Seattle Area (8:08) * If True, This Could Be One of the Greatest Discoveries in Human History (10:00) * Motorola’s iconic flip phone ‘Razr’ set to make comeback with ‘foldable’ design (14:13) * Return of the Razr—With a Foldable Screen and $1,500 Price * You're running out of reasons not to get smart lights (20:06) * It’s official: Ikea’s smart blinds are coming to the U.S. this spring (21:53) * The Apple Car Is Coming – Here Are Eight Things You Need to Know (23:20) * WHAT IS LIDAR, WHY DO SELF-DRIVING CARS NEED IT, AND CAN IT SEE NERF BULLETS? (25:50) * A popular WordPress plugin leaked twitter account access tokens (28:30) * Another huge database exposed millions of call logs and sms text messages (31:20) * I Gave a Bounty Hunter $300. Then He Located Our Phone (32:36) Weird and Wacky Tech: * Steve Carell to Star in Netflix Comedy Based on Trump's 'Space Force' (35:38) * How the new VR screen could end the smartphone (35:55) * Massive spinning ice disc forms in US river (38:08) Tech Recommendations (39:00): * Adam - YouTube Kids (https://www.youtube.com/yt/kids/) & Ink and Volt Planner (https://inkandvolt.com/product/the-inkvolt-2019-planner-signature-series/) * Sanjay - Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm) * Shannon - Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking (https://www.amazon.com/Brief-Answers-Questions-Stephen-Hawking/dp/1984819194) GIVEAWAY: The Woodruff Arts Center (https://www.woodruffcenter.org/) (home to the High Museum, Alliance Theater, and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) is our new sponsor. We're giving away a pair of tickets to the ASO with Jim Brickman on January 25th at 8pm. To win tweet @TheWoodruff and @techtalkyall with why you love us both. Winner will be chosen this Wednesday, January 23rd. Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Also remember to rate our podcast - 5 stars, 5 stars!

Rachelle Kuramoto, Founder & Principal, Watchword Brand Kuramoto has worked as a brand and content strategist, writer, and market intelligence professional for 20 years. She is an experienced and award-winning professional who balances creative and business acumen to projects, primarily in the B2B sector. Her objective in every engagement is to articulate what makes the client distinctive and sustainable in their market and with the stakeholders who matter most. She launched her career in the late 1990s in the technology practice of Ogilvy Public Relations, where she helped known and startup companies to build and grow their online presence. Since then, she has advised some of the most respected and innovative companies in the world across a host of sectors, including healthcare, technology, financial, transportation, media, education, and energy. Kuramoto has had the opportunity to lead brand and content strategy endeavors for enterprise brands like Cox, Worldpay, The FreshMarket, and SWIFT Transportation. She has helped to launch and grow notable startups including Magic Leap, Roadie, and Greenlight Card. She has supported numerous not-for-profit entities such Waymark (Formerly Kids3), Mercy Care Atlanta, Bearings Bike Shop, and The Drake House. When she’s not hard at work, Kuramoto is an active volunteer who serves on the boards of the Alliance Theater and 48in48. She’s a competitive marathoner, adventurous cook, mom of two (and a dog), and wife to a fellow entrepreneur.   Connect with Rachelle: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/watchwordbrand/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/watchword/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/hellowatchword PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/ Thank you once again for listening Please follow us on: Facebook: Thor Conklin    Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com   ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation   #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.     Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.     Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

In this weeks episode we chat with activist and actor Eileen Grubba. Eileen Grubba's memorable, edgy characters in shows like Sons of Anarchy (2008), NBC's Game of Silence (2016), and HBO's Hung (2009) have gained her a reputation for courageous character work. She is a lifetime member of the world renowned Actors Studio where she is known as a "force" on stage, and often compared to theatre greats Geraldine Page and Kim Stanley. Eileen was born in Anchorage, Alaska into a family of eight children. She grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, then moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she trained at the Alliance Theater, sang in a choir, performed in musicals, and worked in commercials and Independent films. She next moved to New York City where she trained at HB Studios, sang cabaret, and worked in TV and Film before moving to Los Angeles. In LA she works mostly in television and constantly trains at The Actors Studio under the tutelage of Martin Landau, Allan Miller, Barbara Bain, Lou Antonio, Mark Rydell, Catlin Adams. Her past films and Television series, include: NBC's Game of Silence (2016), Criminal Minds (2005), Bones (2005), Sons of Anarchy (2008), Hung (2009), Enlightened (2011) CSI: Miami (2002), The Mentalist (2008) Cold Case (2003), Nip/Tuck (2003), The Closer (2005), Monk (2002), and more. On stage, she has tackled challenging roles in plays by Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, David Mamet and on many new plays with emerging playwrights. She was the lead in multiple musicals including "Cinderella", "The Little Shop of Horrors" and "Dracula". Perhaps what is most unique about Eileen is her extreme life experience and what she does with it. Her adventures are much like the stories only seen on the silver screen. She has overcome numerous, unimaginable challenges and has the scars to prove it. Her indomitable spirit is a constant inspiration to others. A fighter all her life, she refuses to give up her quest to make her mark on the Entertainment Industry. She is an advocate for children with disabilities, families with genetic cancers, and fights for the inclusion of performers with disabilities in film and television. Eileen Grubba is also a writer, director, producer, and has an extensive resume in casting, working for network shows and feature films. She has been hired to write screenplays with strong women characters, and has produced several films and a pilot. She draws on her heavy life experience to create dramatic characters with gut-wrenching emotional depth and compassion, on stage, onscreen, and in her writing. Please visit us on the socials as we'd love to hear from you! https://www.instagram.com/goguerillafilm www.twitter.com/goguerillafilm goguerillafilm@gmail.com

Part 2 of Stage Door Players with Robert Egizio Topics include... Musicals and probably better for my ADD- Robert says A$$ twice on air- A little more conversation about the Dunwoody Village Overlay Code- Williams-Burg-Town- Tijuana Flats is the proposed new tenant for 5419 Chamblee Dunwoody Road?- Shout out for Dunwoody California Pizza Kitchen- Please don't mention other real estate agents on my show Robert- Why they are a community theater- We need those free tickets now- Musicals run 4 performances a week- The Jetsons move to Dunwoody- What's Up for the future of Stage Door Once Upon a Ballet plug- The Odd Couple was Robert's real favorite- Theater sounds terrifying for a podcast host- Robert likes Actors Express, Alliance Theater, Georgia Ensemble, and Aurora Theatre- Local theaters have each other's backs- Robert is going to "Publisize the HELL out of this show"- Our placement in this years Dunwoody 4th of July Parade was dead last- We need a Corvette for next year's parade- Rickshaws are fun- We don't have many podcast viewers... or listeners- Matt Woellner's first What's Up Dunwoody shoutout- Does anyone else listen to their own podcasts at x2 speed?- Stephanie Freeman with the Perimeter Chamber coming soon-  About the show: A weekly Dunwoody podcast from Matthew Weber, REALTOR (and part-time Clubhouse Manager at Dunwoody North Driving Club) and Justin Dike, app/web developer (and part-time social director at the Georgetown Recreation Club). Just 2 regular guys talking about Dunwoody. Topics include restaurants, events, police blotter, and anything covered on our What’s Up Dunwoody Facebook Page and conversations borrowed from our Dunwoody Area Restaurant Review Facebook Group.   #DunwoodyRoofTopBar #DunwoodyTrailway #DunwoodyVillageOverhaul   SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW iPhone Users click here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-dunwoody/id1353882818?mt=2 Android Users click here - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-weber/whats-up-dunwoody RSS Feed - http://matthewweber.podbean.com/feed   Selling or buying a home in the Atlanta area? Contact Matt the REALTOR and the Dogwood Team at matthewweber@kw.com Looking to take your neighborhood pool to the next level. Check out www.pooldues.com To contact both Matt and Justin, email contact@whatsupdunwoody.com

Andrew Keenan-Bolger is an actor, director, author and filmmaker. He recently starred as “Jesse Tuck” in Tuck Everlasting on Broadway (Drama League Award nominee). He created the role of "Crutchie" in the Original Broadway Cast of Newsies (Outer Critics Circle nominee) and in the record-breaking Newsies: The Broadway Musical film. Other Broadway: Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol. 1st Nat'l Tours: Spelling Bee, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Mary Poppins, Ragtime. Theater: “Jesse Tuck” in Tuck Everlasting at The Alliance Theater (dir. Casey Nicholaw), Ever After at Papermill Playhouse (dir. Kathleen Marshall), Family Furniture at The Flea Theater (dir. Thomas Kail). Film: “Billy Frazier” in The Rewrite starring Hugh Grant, To Dust (2018), Marci X, Are You Joking? TV: Three Rivers (ABC Pilot), Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Looking (HBO), Naked Brothers Band (Nickelodeon), One Life to Live. Podcast: Bobby in Marvel's Wolverine: The Long Night. B.F.A. from the University of Michigan. His work as a filmmaker has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, The Associated Press and New York Magazine. Director of the award-winning short films Sign and The Ceiling Fan. Along with collaborator, Kate Wetherhead, he is the co-creator the critically acclaimed webseries, Submissions Only (www.submissionsonly.com) and co-author of the children’s series Jack & Louisa (Penguin Random House).

Wherein Enoch talks about his love for Atlanta, portraying Emmett Till on-stage, and the importance of the phrase "Yes, Baby." Atlanta-based actor Enoch King has performed with the Alliance Theater, Horizon Theatre, True Colors Theatre Company, and the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. He has been nominated for multiple Suzi Bass Awards for Outstanding Featured Actor and Outstanding Ensemble.

Deatra Harris left a global management position in 2012 to pursue her passion in film. With a master’s in marketing weeks away, she is already an award-winning independent filmmaker. Her films have screened worldwide. She recently wrapped production on a web-based design show. A divorce triggered Deatra to use her lifelong love of writing, but, instead of journaling, she gravitated toward creative writing, enrolling in courses at Atlanta’s Alliance Theater and writing for stage. Attending a film festival in Miami introduced her to Spike Lee’s workshops and a love of the visual storytelling of film.

Meet Scottie Rowell, the talented and skilled puppet craftsman from Atlanta, GA currently working at the Alliance Theater. He does it all and more! Listen in as we discuss working puppeteers and how to make tiny clothes for tiny puppets. Gettingfeltuppodcast@gmail.com Tweet us @GettingFeltUp Facebook Us! Visit our websites:natebegle.com danieldoesnthaveawebsite.org

Keith Josef Adkins' joins us to talk about a reading Monday, April 15, 2013, at LaMama Theatre of his The Patron Saint of Peanuts, first produced a play based on the life of George Washington Carver, commissioned and produced at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Southern Writer's Project 2004). Other plays include Farewell Miss Cotton (Black Dahlia Theater February 2006), Crossing America (Mark Taper's New Works Festival 2005), Wilberforce (National Black Theater Festival 2005, Cleveland Public Theatre New Plays Festival, Hartford Stage New Voices). Honors include: Alliance Theater's August Wilsom Memorial Commission, Mark Taper Forum's Richard Sherwood Distinguished Emerging Theater Artist Award, two Best Play Awards at the Cleveland Public Theatre New Plays Festival (Wilberforce and On the Hills of Black America), a Van Lier Fellowship (New York Theater Workshop), and an EST/Sloan Science Foundation playwriting grant. http://www.playscripts.com/author?authorid=348#playdetails We close with cast and the director of The Expulsion of Malcolm X, Americ's world premiere at Southside Theatre in Ft. Mason Center, in San Francisco: DeJuan Conner (Malcolm X), Abbie Rhone (Elijah Muhammad), Michael Lange (director).

Memorials are here to remind us, to motivate us, to inspire us. This month we explore and remember the leadership, courage and creativity that molded art, music, and educational arenas in Atlanta, and places far beyond. What we find is that memorials are community building, not necessarily isolated to one static place. Today we will tell two stories that have shaped the physical and cultural contours of Atlanta -- the Orly plane crash of 1962 alongside the musical life and premature death of Blind Willie McTell. Our guests are (1) JOE BANKOFF - President and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center (2) PEARL CLEAGE - a poet and playwright as well artist in residence at the Alliance Theatre (3) and DAVID FULMER - an author and musical historian.

Today we will speak to Ramona Africa about the MOVE 9. Visit www.onamove.com; writer, Keith Adkins SAFE HOUSE, a commission from the Alliance Theater in honor of August Wilson, has won a spot at New Professional Theatre's 2009 Writers Festival. On Monday, May 4, 2009 Keith Josef Adkin's "SAFE HOUSE," will be presented in a special reading. Clinton Turner Davis will direct. For further information: http://www.newprofessionaltheatre.org/festival.html; Straight Out Scribes: Sananaa and Stajaabu. Visit myspace.com/sananaa for events. Stajaabu performs tonight, Wednesday, April 29, 5-6:30p.m. at the Cultural Awareness Center, Sacramento City College – Room 105 - 3835 Freeport Avenue, (916)558-2575. Victoria Henderson will host. Later tonight, the two will perform at the spoken word jam session: "Mahogany," from 9:30-11:30 p.m. at "Queen of Sheba Restaurant," also in Sacramento. The donation is $5. Perhaps close with a conversation with Malik Rahim, re: Common Ground Relief and COINTELPRO in New Orleans.