Podcasts about american stage

The boys are back for a classic historical true-crime deep dive, this time on a fascinating story that's often forgotten about in American History - This week we begin the story of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, starting with the backstory of the man who took the life of the 16th President of the United States, American Stage actor and confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Send us a textIf there was a formula that could tell you how to become a successful playwright, this episode is it. Nicholas Pilapil dropped into the Playwright's Spotlight for an insightful approach to becoming a working playwright. His approach to workshops lays out a pathway of motivation and accountability. We discuss confidence versus hubris, his approach to selecting playwrights for his workshop, the benefits of seeing theatre, telling the story, character description, set, and beats, as well as how to creating distinct voices. This was such a motivating chat that I believe lays out a foolproof way to becoming a working playwright. Let me know if you agree. Enjoy!Nicholas Pilapil is an alum of The Writers' Room at the Geffen Playhouse, IAMA Theatre Company's Emerging Playwrights Lab, The Vagrancy Playwrights Group, and artEquity. His plays include The Bottoming Process and if all that You take from this is courage, then I've no regrets and was the winner of the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. His work has also been developed with Geffen Playhouse, Abingdon Theatre Company, Playwrights Foundation, American Stage, Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA, The Workshop Theater and Artists at Play. For tickets for God Will Do the Rest playing through September 29th, visit -https://www.latinotheaterco.org/godwilldotherestTo watch the video format of this episode, visit -https://youtu.be/49Xf3MSTcmELinks to resources mentioned in this episode -Artists at Play -https://artistsatplay.orgLos Angeles Theatre Center -https://culture.lacity.gov/cultural-centers/los-angeles-theatre-center-latc/Geffen's Writers Room - https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/tickets/new-plays/the-writers-room/IAMA -https://www.iamatheatre.com/Boston Court Theatre -https://bostoncourtpasadena.orgWebsite and Socials for Nicholas Pilapil -https://www.nicholaspilapil.comTwitter/X - @nicholaspilapilIG - @nicholaspilpilFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/nepilapilTikTok - @nicholaspilapilTo watch the video format of this episode, visit -https://youtu.be/49Xf3MSTcmEWebsites and socials for James Elden, PMP, and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the Show.

Please join us Right Now,  July 08, 2024  at 11:00AM PST as American Stage Actor, Play Director Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Actress Julie Dretzin  and  Actress, Associate Artistic Director Willow Geer  join host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

This season, we have talked about what it means to create characters who break out of boxes and create new queer representations. Once these characters are created, then comes the challenge of having your work produced. In this episode, we talk with Kareem Fahmy who has dealt with the considerations of producibility and what it means to have his work produced on stages in the United States.

Stephen Sondheim lived to the age of 91. His career on the American Stage is unsurpassed and his legacy, undeniable. When he passed, the lights, quite literally, went out on Broadway. Join us for our final chapter on this master of the stage. Available now on the Rock and Roll Heaven Podcast! Our social stuff: Patreon.com/rockandrollheaven Twitter: @rockandrolllt Instagram: Rockandrollheavenlt Facebook: Rock and Roll Heaven Pod Our website: https://rockandrollheavenl.wixsite.com/mysite Tick Tok: rockandrollheavenpod Email us! rockandrollheavenlt@gmail.com Check out the other awesome Pantheon Podcast at www.pantheonpodcasts.com Come meet us at RockNPod!!! https://nashvillerocknpodexpo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helen Murray is an award-winning playwright and director. Murray joined St. Pete's American Stage as Producing Artistic Director in October 2022. Previous to her current role, Murray has notably worked as Executive Producer for the Aurora Fox Arts Center in Denver and as Artistic Director of the Hub Theatre in Virginia, which she also co-founded. She has authored over seven plays, and has directed over 19 productions. She has received multiple awards for her work.

Henry Bial earned a B.A. in Folklore and Mythology from Harvard and a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from New York University. He is currently the Professor of Theatre and Director of the School of the Arts at the University of Kansas, where he also serves as Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He is the author of Playing God: The Bible on the Broadway Stage and Acting Jewish: Negotiating Ethnicity on the American Stage and Screen. You can reach out to Henry on Linkedin or through his website www.henrybial.com. Key points include: 05:32: Folklore and mythology at Harvard 17:37: The role of performance in the military and theatre 28:39: What a theatre major learns 

Anne Johnstonbrown interviews actor, writer and musician J. Elijah Cho:Jonathan Elijah Cho is the son of Hoon and Miyoung Cho, an artist and a nurse. Both of his parents served in the U.S. Air Force and he and his brother, Joshua, grew up on military bases in Germany and South Korea. Cho graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa and upon graduating he performed theatre in the area with local theatre companies that include Jobsite, Stageworks, Hat Trick, Tampa Rep, American Stage, and Urbanite.Cho has also written a one-man show that he has performed at the Hollywood and New York Fringe Festivals. The show is called Mr. Yunioshi and is written for an Asian actor to play Mickey Rooney developing his character for Breakfast at Tiffany's. Mr. Yunioshi received the award for Best Solo Show at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Cho also appeared as the character Wonderboy in two seasons of the AMC series, Halt & Catch Fire.Host: Anne Johnstonbrown (Anne (ajbprods.com))Guest: J. Elijah Cho (J Elijah Cho - website)Links:WebsiteThe Second CityIMDbTwitterInstagramYouTubeTwitchVolumeContact

Broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, Cavalcade of America was an anthology drama series that documented historical events, often through dramatization. In addition, it occasionally presented musicals, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was later on television from 1952 to 1957. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate give you a glimpse into the past.

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Amy Jo Jackson about creating your own work, leaning into your gifts, and affirming the good things. Amy Jo discusses their original musical “Hatchetation,” their solo show “The Brass Menagerie,” and their work as a dialect coach & creative. They share tools for creating your own content cabarets, embracing your unique perspective, and resources for dialect work. If you are someone who is curious as to where to start when it comes to developing and creating — this episode is for you!   About Amy Jo: Amy Jo Jackson (they/she) is a writer, performer and glitter alien based in New York City. Their original musical Hatchetation was a 2021 selection for the National Music Theater Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, and has also been developed through She-Collective and Fresh Ground Pepper's PAL program. Their Tennessee Williams  solo show “The Brass Menagerie” was commissioned in 2019 by the Denovan Fellowship in Cabaret. As an actor, Amy Jo has performed with Company XIV, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Exit Pursued by a Bear, Prospect, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and many more. Their greatest accomplishment on The American Stage was making a child vomit from fear when they played Ursula in The Little Mermaid (sorry, kid). As a dialect coach, they've worked extensively in NYC and regionally, most notably on Broadway's Kinky Boots. With their partner Jeff Ronan, Amy Jo co-hosts a weekly podcast called And Almost Starring, which is available wherever you source your pods. Amy Jo's IG: @amyjojackson Amy Jo's Website: https://www.amyjojackson.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

Anne Johnstonbrown interviews actor, writer and musician J. Elijah Cho:Jonathan Elijah Cho is the son of Hoon and Miyoung Cho, an artist and a nurse. Both of his parents served in the U.S. Air Force and he and his brother, Joshua, grew up on military bases in Germany and South Korea. Cho graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa and upon graduating he performed theatre in the area with local theatre companies that include Jobsite, Stageworks, Hat Trick, Tampa Rep, American Stage, and Urbanite. Cho has also written a one-man show that he has performed at the Hollywood and New York Fringe Festivals. The show is called Mr. Yunioshi and is written for an Asian actor to play Mickey Rooney developing his character for Breakfast at Tiffany's. Mr. Yunioshi received the award for Best Solo Show at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Cho also appeared as the character Wonderboy in two seasons of the AMC series, Halt & Catch Fire. Host: Anne Johnstonbrown (Anne (ajbprods.com))Guest: J. Elijah Cho (J Elijah Cho - website)Links: WebsiteThe Second CityIMDbTwitterInstagramYouTubeTwitchVolumeContact

Join American Stage Producing Artistic Director and Resident Playwright, Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, as he has a conversation with leading actor Alex DeLeo about his role as Ren McCormack in Footloose. Alex shares his experience coming back to the stage after an ankle injury and how this connects him to the character. 

Join American Stage Producing Artistic Director and Resident Playwright, Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, as he has a holiday conversation with the production team of American Stage's 80s punk twist on Tom Mula's "Jacob Marely's Christmas Carol." Assistant Director Hannah Hockman, Sound Designer Paul Edward Wilt, and Set and Lighting Designer Phillip Franck share insights about the power of redemption and how they took this classic Christmas story and gave it a punk spin. Come see American Stage's production of "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" running from December 8 – January 2, 2022! For more information visit: www.americanstage.org

Join American Stage Producing Artistic Director and Resident Playwright, Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, as he has a soul-stirring conversation with guest director of our revival of the hilarious,  Tony Award Winning Comedy The Odd Couple, Adam Mace, and leading man, Michael Burgess, who plays the iconic character, Felix Unger. They share insights about the power of comedy in our world today and how representation in the American Theatre matters. Come see American Stage's production of The Odd Couple running from October 29 – November 21! For more information visit: www.americanstage.org

The second installment of the story of Philadelphia's own Edwin Forrest, the first great star of the American Stage! In this episode we cover the period from 1829 to 1836, when he was building the repertoire of roles that would shape his career: Metamora, Spartacus, and Jack Cade. You can learn more about our podcast, find additional episodes and blog posts, and leave a review of the show at our website: www.AITHpodcast.comTo view a blog post and bibliography about today's episode, go to: www.aithpodcast.com/blog/forrest-of-philadelphia-part-two-blog/We post daily stories from all periods of Philadelphia Theater History on our Facebook page and our Twitter feed. Check them out!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITHpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/schmeterpitzTo email us: AITHpodcast@gmail.comTo see additional blog posts and become a supporter of the show:https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcastTo Buy Me a Coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AITHpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast)

00:00 Acting Jewish by Henry Bial, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=140799 02:00 Henry Bial's The Jewish Pop Culture Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-703243949/jewish-pop-culture-podcast-lecture-feb-23 15:00 Styxhexenhammer Show ep. 17- I Was Right Again About Breadtube Astroturfing (Superchat Q&A), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PYnrBY-z9s 16:00 Definition of Breadtube, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BreadTube 28:00 David Mamet, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mamet 44:00 Modafinil Is The Official Drug Of The Rationalist Movement, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=137046 1:24:20 Why Be Jewish? (Jonathan Sacks), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA2U3zF_BmY 1:45:00 Yosef Mizrachi vs Jonathan Sacks, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXBMwloIpV8 1:50:00 Sidebar with Alex Jones - Viva & Barnes LIVE!, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBdMnPq6BDQ 2:13:00 Aussie shock jocks Kyle & Jackie O, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bglffWsgL4c&t=666s 2:17:40 Tucker Carlson on illegal immigration Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

We begin to explore the story of Philadelphia's own Edwin Forrest, the first great star of the American Stage! We follow him from birth, through his early years, to his initial success. You can learn more about our podcast, find additional episodes and blog posts, and leave a review of the show at our website: www.AITHpodcast.comTo view a blog post and bibliography about today's episode, go to: https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/returning-home-in-triumph-blog-post-and-bibliography-for-episode-13/In today's episode I mention "All Bones Considered",  Joe Lex's great podcast about Philadelphia history. For the episode that includes actor and manager William B. Wood, go to:https://jrlexjr.podbean.com/e/encore-william-wood-mary-ann-lee-frank-mayo-and-wedgwood-nowell/The episode about Three Great Philadelphia Theatrical Impresarios is worth a listen too:https://jrlexjr.podbean.com/e/on-with-the-show-edward-fry-adam-forepaugh-and-j-fred-zimmerman/To see additional blog posts and become a supporter of the show:https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcastTo Buy Me a Coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AITHpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AITHpodcast)

American Stage's Associate Artistic Director Kristin Clippard speaks with Josh Odsess-Rubin and Kiara Hines about playing Romeo and Juliet in our return to live performances. This tragedy gets a new happy ending, and the actors share their insight into why this story and these characters still enthrall us today. Romeo and Juliet in America play at Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg July 21 - August 1, 2021.

Liz LaFontant is a Haitian-American Actress native to Orlando, FL. She attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL to receive her Bachelors in Public Health in the midst of pursuing a career as a Model and soon after an Actress. Liz has worked on projects such as Killroy Was Here, Tyler Perry's The Oval, and Tyler Perry's Bruh as a recurring Guest Star which will be premiering on May 27th. She studied at Performer's Studio Workshop, Andi Matheny Acting Studio, Russ Blackwell, and The American Stage. She recently relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time but continues to work in other markets. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

On today's Episode of HOY, The Union are on my mind as per usual, as they get a surprising 3-0 win over Atlanta United in CONCACAF Champions League Round 2 match, despite this very impressive win, the coverage is still lacking through out the city... We dive into the Phillies and Flyers losses on Tuesday night. Sixers face off against the Atlanta Hawks as a Playoff spot is on the line. Last but not least, we discuss the NFL Draft as we're a day away, and of course, we are all worried about what Howie is going to do at pick number 12.... If you're a Philly Sports fan check it out!

What does it mean to be complicit in your own oppression? What does racial assimilation or performing "whiteness," look like? What does it mean to be an artist of color in our world today? Poorva explores these themes and more with actor, writer and activist Jasmine Sharma. Jasmine's play Radial Gradient has been performed all over the country and was a Top 20 Finalist at the 21st Century Voices New Play Festival, American Stage. You can learn more about Jasmine here .

In this episode Professor Thurman is joined by actor and musician Jessica Pimentel for an intimate conversation on Buddhism, creativity and how they both discovered the Dharma growing up in and around New York City. Jessica Pimentel is a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism in the Gelugpa tradition and studied under the former abbot of Sera Mey Monastery, H.E. Sermey Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin. She is also a graduate of the High School for the Performing Arts in New York City and the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she was a member of the professional acting company. She has traveled around the United States and Japan as both a classical violinist and lead singer of metal band Alekhine's Gun. She was in the American Stage production of the Pulitzer prize winning play Anna in the Tropics and in the Shakespeare Theater's production of a A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings adapted by Nilo Cruz. This podcast is apart of the Tibet House US Conversations series of dialogues between Bob Thurman & the leading hearts, minds & personalities bringing the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and Tibet into the modern mindful and compassionate revolution. The Tibet House US Menla Online (THUS MO) Conversations are produced through the generous support of it's membership community and are a part of the digital member archive made available as a part of becoming a monthly supporter.

In this episode Professor Thurman is joined by actor and musician Jessica Pimentel for an intimate conversation on Buddhism, creativity and how they both discovered the Dharma growing up in and around New York City. Jessica Pimentel is a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism in the Gelugpa tradition and studied under the former abbot of Sera Mey Monastery, H.E. Sermey Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin. She is also a graduate of the High School for the Performing Arts in New York City and the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she was a member of the professional acting company. She has traveled around the United States and Japan as both a classical violinist and lead singer of metal band Alekhine's Gun. She was in the American Stage production of the Pulitzer prize winning play Anna in the Tropics and in the Shakespeare Theater's production of a A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings adapted by Nilo Cruz. This podcast is apart of the Tibet House US Conversations series of dialogues between Bob Thurman & the leading hearts, minds & personalities bringing the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and Tibet into the modern mindful and compassionate revolution. The Tibet House US Menla Online (THUS MO) Conversations are produced through the generous support of it's membership community and are a part of the digital member archive made available as a part of becoming a monthly supporter.

American Stage's second digital production is Kate: The Unexamined Life of Katharine Hepburn by Rick Foster and performed by the indomitable Janis Stevens. Associate Artistic Director Kristin Clippard talks with Janis about how the show came to be and what it's been like to play an iconic celebrity.

In this series American Stage's CEO/Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with our virtual community to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond. In today's episode, Stephanie is joined by American Stage’s Director of Education and Outreach, Tiffany Ford, and Jeanne Reynolds, the Performing Arts Specialist for Pinellas County Schools, to talk about the value of arts education experiences and the challenges & opportunities in delivering arts experiences to young people during the pandemic.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

In this series American Stage's CEO/Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with our virtual community to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond.  In this conversation Stephanie is joined by AS's 2019-2020 apprentices (Alyssa Baumgardner, Kianna Jackson, Skye Lindberg, John Perez, Lyle Sweppenheiser) for a conversation about how the current realities in our world are informing the priorities of our emerging theatre professionals. How will these young artists, arts educators and arts leaders use their experiences in the present moment to shape the future of live theatre?  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

The Casting Light Podcast is back, and we’re talking with Mike Wood of Mike Wood Lighting Design. Mike is based in Nashville, TN, and works as a lighting designer and lighting director throughout the United States. Joining Mike and your host is Abby May, a frequent collaborator of Mike’s.Mike primarily works in theater, and we discussed his work on “American Prom” for Theatreworks in Colorado Springs, the outdoor work he and Abby do with American Stage in the Park in St. Petersburg, FL, and his residency with City Springs Theatre Company in Sandy Springs, GA. He is also an educator, and has served on the faculties of Marymount Manhattan College, The Collegiate School, Hillsborough Community College, and Howard W. Blake School of the Arts. We had a chance to talk about some of his education philosophies, as well as discuss his software projects and the seminars he’s created for people who would like to build out their own.Mike was also the creator of the Theatrical Lighting Previs Contest, the winners of which were announced earlier this month. You can read more about it on Mike’s blog.

In this series American Stage's CEO/Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with our virtual community to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond. In this conversation Stephanie is joined by Robyn Rusignuolo, American Stage's Board Chair to discuss the priorities and strategies of the American Stage Board of Trustees during this time of incredible change for live theatre. Join us for our live creative conversations every other Monday in July and August at 6pm. Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

This is the final installment of our June Shakespeare Lite series.  This episode is all about Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT, as performed on American Stage's virtual stage. In this episode you will hear from the director L. Peter Callender, a performer from the production, Camille Upshaw , the prologue delivered before the performance by Skye Lindberg, a scene  from the performance itself, and the chat back conversation with the cast.   Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

Spotlight on FIVE TIMES AROUND In today's episode we meet our 2019-2020 Apprentice Cohort of American Stage.   The discussion includes a day in the life as apprentices, their newly devised piece of theater entitled FIVE TIMES AROUND, and what will stay with them, from their experience this season, on their next adventure.  You can find more information about their piece on our website and Youtube channel.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

In this series American Stage's CEO/ Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with our virtual community to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond. In this podcast Stephanie begins an honest conversation about American Stage’s commitment to anti-racism now and in the future.  American Stage is committed to listening, to learning and to acting in support of a more just world. You can watch these creative conversations live each Monday during the month of June at 6pm.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart

The Shakespeare Lite series will be highlighted on our podcast throughout the month of June. This episode is all about Shakespeare's OTHELLO, as performed on American Stage's virtual stage. In this episode you will hear from L. Peter Callender who played Othello in this production, the director Benjamin Ismail, the prologue delivered before the performance by Kianna Jackson, a scene  from the performance itself, and the chat back conversation with the cast.   You can join us for a live performance of Shakespeare Lite each Sunday in June at 2pm.  Audio production: Sadie Lockhart 

The Shakespeare Lite series will be highlighted on our podcast throughout the month of June.  This episode is all about Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, as performed on American Stage's virtual stage.  In this episode you will hear from the director Chris Crawford, a prologue delivered before the performance by Lyle Sweppenheiser, an excerpt from the performance itself and the chat back conversation with the cast.   You can join us for a live performance of Shakespeare Lite each Sunday in June at 2pm.  Audio production: Sadie Lockhart 

The Shakespeare Lite series will be highlighted on our podcast throughout the month of June.  This episode is all about Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, as performed on American Stage's virtual stage.  In this episode you will hear from the director Kristin Clippard, a prologue delivered before the performance by John Perez, an excerpt from the performance itself and the chat back conversation with the cast.   You can join us for a live performance of Shakespeare Lite each Sunday in June at 2pm.  Audio production: Sadie Lockhart 

Join American Stage’s Associate Artistic Director, Kristin Clippard, Director of Education and Outreach, Tiffany Ford and Director of Production, Jerid Fox as they discuss how American Stage is working to connect with our community through online programming and the process of creating both our virtual stage and virtual academy.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

This episode features a conversation between Stephanie Gularte, Producing Artistic Director of American Stage in Florida and Michael Stevenson, Producing Artistic Director of Capital Stage in California.  Their conversation discusses the partnership between these two companies, the co-production that was planned for this season, Joshua Harmon’s ADMISSIONS, and what it is like to lead an arts organization in the middle of a pandemic in 2020.  www.capstage.org Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation with Rachel Harrison, American Stage's production stage manager, as she discusses her journey to stage management, her role in the company, the Stage Management Association and the Year of the Stage Manager. Learn more about these programs by visiting stagemanagers.org or join the "Year of the Stage Manager 2020" group on Facebook.  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

Part 2 of the Museum of Femininity's Male Impersonator SeriesIn this episode we examine the lives of two very different women.Ella Wesner was a former ballerina who lit up the American Stage with her charismatic male impersonator act, she is also well known for a scandalous affair.Vesta Tilley was raised in the Music Hall and started impersonating men at the age of just 6! She went on to be an icon of this profession and was instrumental in military recruitment campaigns during the First World WarFor lots of interesting images follow us on Instagram @themuseumoffemininity SourcesJust One of the Boys: Female-to-Male Cross-Dressing on the American Variety ...By Gillian M Rodgerdragkinghistory.comhttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/nfca/researchandarticles/vestatilley Some audio recordings of Vesta singinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHM7iGR6hl0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf3LsGQPxSU

Join us for a virtual conversation with our leadership team at American Stage (Stephanie Gularte, Kristin Clippard, Jerid Fox, and Tiffany Ford) as they discuss how American Stage is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on our company, and the connections we are striving to make with our community. Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A live recording of our behind the scenes event for the world premiere of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS by Natalie Symons at American Stage.  A deeper dive into the development of the script, its themes, and the journey of this play.  The conversation features playwright, Natalie Symons and director, Chris Crawford.  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

Spotlight on the American Stage school tour! A conversation with the Director of Education and Outreach about the importance and impact of theater for young audiences.  With special guests from THE WIND IN THE WILLOW school tour cast: Matt Acquard, Dylan Renfrow, Courtney McLaren, Donovan Whitney, and Sadie Lockhart.  Additional commentary from young guests who saw school tour this season!  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A live recording of our behind the scenes event for SKELETON CREW by Dominique Morisseau at American Stage. A deeper dive into the characters, artistry and themes of the script and our production.  The conversation features select members of the cast, Enoch King* and Dee Selmore*, and the director L. Peter Callender.  Special Guest Host: Wedeline Casimir Produced by: Sadie Lockhart  *Member of Actors' Equity Association

A spotlight on the the student matinee experience for American Stage's production of SILENT SKY.  Interviews with students who attended a pre-show workshop, visited our theater to experienced this production, and conversed in a post-show chat back.  Special guest host Lyle Sweppenheiser, our education and outreach apprentice, gives his thoughts on facilitating and designing the student matinee experience.   Produced by: Sadie Lockhart  

Meet The Men Of Your Nightmares- Howard Thornton, CJ Graham & Walter Phelan #Astronomiconfidential #Astronomicon #ArtTheClown #Terrifier #JasonVorhees #DrSatan For more information on guests, events and to purchase YOUR Tickets to Michigan's Most Exciting Pop Culture Convention Visit.. https://www.Astronomicon.com Astronomicon The Making Of: A Pop Culture Convention AVAILABLE NOW ON PRIME https://www.amazon.com/Astronomicon-Making-Pop-Culture-Convention/dp/B081QWMWHZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=astronomicon&qid=1574451016&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Like, Subscribe & Follow at.... https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAstronomicon https://www.instagram.com/theastronomicon/ https://twitter.com/AstronomiconMI Listen on Spotify At https://open.spotify.com/show/5s7TaJX8knNKKo7y9XV78D #Astronomicon is Michigan's Most Exciting Pop Culture Convention celebrating its 3rd year strong, February 7th, 8th & 9th 2020 at the Wyndham Garden in Sterling Heights Michigan. David Howard Thornton is an American Stage & Screen Actor, best known as Art the Clown in the film Terrifier. CJ Graham is an American actor and entrepreneur best known as Jason Vorhees in Friday the 13th Part 6 JASON LIVES. Walter Phelan is an American actor and special effects technician best known as Dr. Satan in the film House of 1000 Corpses. AstronomiConfidential is made possible by Astronomicon Executive Produced by Michael Winagar for Astronomicon Created And Narrated By Chuck Reeves --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jeremy Douglass, sound designer and original composer for American Stage's production of SILENT SKY, is revolutionizing the way the we experience underscoring, soundscapes,  and music in the theater.  This exclusive interview gives an in depth look into his work, process, and original compositions for SILENT SKY.   Check out his websites for more content and music at jeremydouglassmusic.com and floridabjorkestra.com.  You can also learn more about his work in the American Theatre Magazine.

A behind the scenes look into American Stage's production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson.  We are joined by director, Kristin Clippard, Sherri Smith-Dodgeson of Miss Science, and Tanja Diederich of Starsplitter Adventures as we discuss the intricate themes of the show and the incredible impact of Henrietta Leavitt's discovers on the world.   Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

Stephanie Gularte is the CEO and Producing Artistic Director at American Stage in St. Petersburg Florida. https://americanstage.org

A live recording of our behind the scenes event for VIETGONE by Qui Nguyen at American Stage.  A deeper dive into the artistry, themes, and theatrical elements of our production.  The conversation features select members of the cast, Jeff Kim, Sami Ma*, Vi Tran*, and the director, Brian Balcom.  Produced: Sadie Lockhart  Join us for Behind the Scene for SILENT SKY on November 10th  *Member of Actors’ Equity Association 

Spotlight on Artist Laura Spencer A conversation with Laura Spencer, artist of American Stage's 2019-2020 season artwork as she discusses her process in creating poster art and the key elements that she featured in the series.   Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

The second-bloodiest riot in the history of New York was touched off by a dispute between two Shakespearean actors. Their supporters started a brawl that killed as many as 30 people and changed the institution of theater in American society. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the Astor Place riot, "one of the strangest episodes in dramatic history." We'll also fertilize a forest and puzzle over some left-handed light bulbs. Intro: In 1968, mathematician Dietrich Braess found that installing a traffic shortcut can actually lengthen the average journey. What key is "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" written in? Sources for our feature on the Astor Place riot: Nigel Cliff, The Shakespeare Riots: Revenge, Drama, and Death in Nineteenth-Century America, 2007. Richard Moody, The Astor Place Riot, 1958. Lawrence Barrett, Edwin Forrest, 1881. Joel Tyler Headley, Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Great Riots, 1873. H.M. Ranney, Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot at the New-York Astor Place Opera House, 1849. Leo Hershkowitz, "An Anatomy of a Riot: Astor Place Opera House, 1849," New York History 87:3 (Summer 2006), 277-311. Bill Kauffman, "New York's Opera House Brawl," American Enterprise 13:4 (June 2002), 51. M. Alison Kibler, "'Freedom of the Theatre' and 'Practical Censorship': Two Theater Riots in the Early Twentieth Century," OAH Magazine of History 24:2 (April 2010), 15-19. Edgar Scott, "Edwin Forrest, First Star of the American Stage," Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 84 (1960), 495-497. Adam I.P. Smith, "The Politics of Theatrical Reform in Victorian America," American Nineteenth Century History 13:3, 321-346. Daniel J. Walkowitz, "'The Gangs of New York': The Mean Streets in History," History Workshop Journal 56 (Autumn 2003), 204-209. Gretchen Sween, "Rituals, Riots, Rules, and Rights: The Astor Place Theater Riot of 1849 and the Evolving Limits of Free Speech," Texas Law Review 81:2 (December 2002), 679-713. Michael J. Collins, "'The Rule of Men Entirely Great': Republicanism, Ritual, and Richelieu in Melville's 'The Two Temples,'" Comparative American Studies 10:4 (December 2012), 304-317. Loren Kruger, "Our Theater? Stages in an American Cultural History," American Literary History 8:4 (Winter 1996), 699-714. Dennis Berthold, "Class Acts: The Astor Place Riots and Melville's 'The Two Temples,'" American Literature 71:3 (September 1999), 429-461. Cary M. Mazer, "Shakespearean Scraps," American Literary History 21:2 (Summer 2009), 316-323. Barbara Foley, "From Wall Street to Astor Place: Historicizing Melville's 'Bartleby,'" American Literature 72:1 (March 2000), 87-116. Neil Smith, "Imperial Errantry," Geographical Review 102:4 (October 2012), 553-555. Betsy Golden Kellem, "When New York City Rioted Over Hamlet Being Too British," Smithsonian.com, July 19, 2017. Amanda Foreman, "A Night at the Theater Often Used to Be a Riot," Wall Street Journal, March 20, 2015. Scott McCabe, "At Least 22 Killed in Astor Place Riots," [Washington, D.C.] Examiner, May 10, 2011. Timothy J. Gilfoyle, "A Theatrical Rivalry That Sparked a Riot," Chicago Tribune, April 22, 2007, 14.11. Paul Lieberman, "The Original Star; On His 200th Birthday, America's First 'Celebrity' Actor, Edwin Forrest, Still Has Fans," Los Angeles Times, March 21, 2006, E.1. Michael Grunwald, "Shakespeare in Hate; 150 Years Ago, 23 People Died In a Riot Over 'Macbeth,'" Washington Post, March 28, 1999, G01. Mel Gussow, "Richard A. Moody, 84, American-Theater Expert," New York Times, April 4, 1996. Frank Rich, "War of Hams Where the Stage Is All," New York Times, Jan. 17, 1992. "Theater: When 'Macbeth' Shook the World of Astor Place," New York Times, Jan. 12, 1992. "The Biggest Publicity Coup in the History of the Stage," New York Tribune, May 4, 1913, 4. "Death of an Aged Actress," New York Times, March 17, 1880. J. Brander Matthews, "W.C. Macready," Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly 10 (1880), 97-101. "The Astor Place Riots," New York Times, April 11, 1875. "An Old Story Retold; The Astor Place Riot -- Reminiscences of Macready," New York Times, April 3, 1875. "Dreadful Riot and Bloodshed in New York," British Colonist, May 23, 1849. "Remembering New York City's Opera Riots," Weekend Edition Saturday, National Public Radio, May 13, 2006. Listener mail: M. Ben-David, T.A. Hanley, and D.M. Schell, "Fertilization of Terrestrial Vegetation by Spawning Pacific Salmon: The Role of Flooding and Predator Activity," OIKOS 83 (1998), 47-55. James M. Helfield and Robert J. Naiman, "Effects of Salmon-Derived Nitrogen on Riparian Forest Growth and Implications for Stream Productivity," Ecology 82:9 (2001), 2403-2409. Wikipedia, "Salmon" (accessed July 13, 2019). Paul Clements, "An Irishman's Diary on Football Legend Danny Blanchflower," Irish Times, April 11, 2015. "Danny Blanchflower," Big Red Book (accessed July 13, 2019). Alex Finnis, "Jersey Is Being Terrorised by 100-Strong Gangs of Feral Chickens Waking Up Locals and Chasing Joggers," i, June 18, 2019. "Jersey Residents Annoyed by Feral Chickens," BBC, July 6, 2018. "Channel Islands Residents Cry Foul Over Feral Chickens," Morning Edition, National Public Radio, June 28, 2019. Daniel Avery, "Gang of 100 Feral Chickens Terrorizing Town," Newsweek, July 2, 2019. Will Stewart, "Russian Hermit Cut Off From World Refuses to Leave Despite Rocket Debris Fears," Mirror, June 21, 2019. "Siberian Hermit, 75, Who 'Lives in 18th Century' Refuses to Be Moved by Space Age," Siberian Times, June 21, 2019. A bridge of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad), from listener Alex Baumans: This week's lateral thinking puzzle was devised by Greg. Here are two corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

A behind the scenes look into the vision and creation of FUN HOME at American Stage.  An exploration of what it is like to play Alison at 3 different points in her life.  Conversation featuring: Adrianne Hick*(Adult Alison), Mollie Posnik (Medium Alison), and Mercy Roberts (Small Alison).  *Member of Actors’ Equity Association  Host and Audio Producer: Sadie Lockhart 

A dive into how technology has influenced and continues to evolve our theatrical art form. A conversation with Director of Production, Jerid Fox, Technical Director, Timon Brown and Master Electrician, Chris Baldwin. Spotlight on American Stage in the Park.  Music: Jeremy Douglass Produced: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation with Stephanie Gularte, Michael Raabe, and Shain Stroff about the decades-long community tradition of American Stage in the Park and how theater empowers and unites the community.   Comments from: Armando Acevedo; Kaylie Horowitz; Dylan Renfrow; Kelly Plescia; Holly Atwood; Becca McCoy*; Jen Byrne*; Matt Acquard; Joe Grady; Rachel Harrison*; Amanda LaForge* *Member of Actors’ Equity Association Music by: Jeremy Douglass Produced by: Sadie Lockhart

Empowering women in theater through the lens of the current American Stage production, THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman.  Conversation with Amy Resnick, Annie Fitzpatrick and Kristin Clippard.   Music: Jeremy Douglass 

It's our second #10KSaturday bonus episode! You can read about it here!It's 15 minutes with a special guest, you won't want to miss it!Becca McCoy is known to audiences in her home base of Tampa Bay, Florida, for her performances as Eulalie in THE MUSIC MAN (Theatre Tampa Bay Award winner), Susan in FLYING (Best of the Bay Award winner), the Lady of the Lake in SPAMALOT (Theatre Tampa Bay Award nominee), and as Sleeping Beauty in DISENCHANTED! (Broadway World Tampa Award winner). Becca has performed nationally in MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL and MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL. Becca is also a cabaret artist whose one-woman show THE PEARL IN THE HOGWALLER sold out multiple performances at American Stage and won the Award of Excellence at the 2016 SaraSOLO Festival. Becca was the recipient of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance’s inaugural MUSE People’s Choice Award in 2014, and has been awarded in musical theatre nationally by Young Arts and the National Society of Arts and Letters. In March 2020, see her at TheatreZone in Naples, Florida as Mama Rose in GYPSY. FOLLOW US:FacebookInstagramYoutubeTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/10KDollarDay/)

Join director Kristin Clippard and actors Amy Resnick and Annie Fitzpatrick as we discuss a behind-the-scenes view of THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman. Playing at American Stage now through April 7th.   

Shannon welcomes Author and Theatre Scholar, Jennifer-Scott Mobley. Mobley is the Immediate Past President of the Women and Theatre Program of the Association of Theatre in Higher Education. Holding a PhD in Theatre Studies from The City University of New York Graduate Center, an MFA in Dramaturgy and Theatre Criticism from Brooklyn College, and a BA in Theatre from the College of William and Mary, Mobley has worked as a performer and dramaturge throughout the New York City metropolitan area. She also serves as a curator of the Jane Chambers Feminist Playwriting Contest. Tonight on The Authentic Woman, we will discuss Jennifer-Scott Mobley's fascinating book, Female Bodies on the American Stage: Enter Fat Actress, which analyzes the female body in performance, specifically the manner in which in which we represent and interpret the fat feminine form. Above all else, this will be an exploration of female body image. The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the female experience in America. The show delves deeply into the worlds of women writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC. #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #Women #JenniferScottMobley #FemaleBodiesOnTheAmericanStage #EnterFatActress #BodyImage #Theater #Theatre #Dramaturge #Dramaturgy #TheArts #Society #Sociology #Culture #Arts #Entertainment

Jake Troyli is a young artist working with classical oil painting techniques, and making them his own. With humor, and inspiration from both Rubens and Richard Pryor, his work explores race, identity and politics, and invites constant conversation. Jake talks with Barbara St. Clair about his focus on perfecting his technique and why he chooses representational painting. He talks about growing up backstage at St. Pete’s American Stage, and how it’s easier to ask bold questions with art than conversation. Find out more about Jake Troyli’s work at https://www.jaketroyli.com. Read Creative Loafing’s article about his 2018 exhibition at the ArtsXchange - https://www.cltampa.com/arts-entertainment/theater/article/20991797/jake-troyli-at-the-arts-xchange-gallery-race-matters-addressed-with-comic-precision. Explore Jake Troyli’s work during his time as a 2017 Creative Pinellas Emerging Artist at https://creativepinellas.org/jacob-troyli/.

Mad Radio welcomes Guests from the Third Watch Motorcycle Law Enforcement Club and the very funny comedian Mr. Arun R.... Third Watch is Making a Difference in Rowlett, Texas by helping homeless Veterans get the resources they need. Comedian Arun tells us how being a comic from India has its advantages here on the American Stage. John gets some cultural education and Magen gets to daydream about Sons of Anarchy- enjoy!

Coralette Damme’s distinctive handcrafted printmaking is inspired by trees, birds and the bees, flowers and butterflies in her backyard. . .  and colored by Halloween, her Midwestern background and her German heritage.  Keep an eye out for Coralette’s work at Florida CraftArt, St Pete’s Saturday Morning Market and Craft events and workshops around Pinellas County. Coralette Damme was chosen as a featured artist at American Stage, with a piece that’s inspired by Andrea Lepcio’s play, Straight of Gibraltar. In her lively conversation with Barbara St. Clair, Coralette shares her hands-on printmaking technique, her hands-on work behind-the-scenes at The Studio@620 - and welcomes you into her magical, imaginative art installations. Explore Coralette’s artwork at craftyhag.com Follow her artwork on Instagram - instagram.com/thecraftyhag @thecraftyhag and Facebook - facebook.com/craftyhag

Fanni Green is an actor, director, playwright, poet and theatre professor. Gary Lemons is a writer, painter, musician and professor of African American literature and womanist studies. In this lively conversation, Fanni and Gary delve into the passion and activism at the heart of all their work and the joys of a marrying a fellow artist. They share stories of growing up with parents who weren’t able to go to college - and weren’t convinced that art or acting was a good career choice. And they explore the spirituality that informs their lives and their creative work. Fanni Green is a versatile actor, the heart of a terrific production of A Raisin in the Sun at American Stage and many of their August Wilson plays. A native of St. Petersburg and graduate of USF and NYU, Fanni is everyone’s favorite professor at the USF School of Theatre and Dance and has taught on the voice faculties of The Actor's Center in NY, the Yale School of Drama and the Juilliard School. Her professional work includes Mule Bone (Broadway) with musician Taj Mahal, Antony and Cleopatra (Off- Broadway) with Vanessa Redgrave, and Tony Kushner's Reverse Transcription, in a Humana Festival production directed by Tony Kushner. Local audiences remember her powerful performance in Yellowman, the production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ In the Blood she directed at Stageworks, and Bob Devin Jones’ Voodoo Macbeth at The Studio@620, where she served as the dialect coach. More on Fanni Green - theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu/content/templates/?z=9&a=615 More on What the Heart Remembers: the Women and Children of Darfur that Fanni Green created with USF Dance Professor Jeanne Travers - theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu/content/templates/?a=2068 Her compelling thoughts on Diversity in Casting - inclusioninthearts.org/projects/national-diversity-forum/opinion-pieces/fanni-green/ Gary Lemons is a Full Professor of African American literature, black feminist and womanist studies in the Department of English at the University of South Florida. He received his Ph.D. in English from New York University. His books include Black Male Outsider, a Memoir: Teaching as a Pro-Feminist Man (State University of New York Press, 2008), Womanist Forefathers, Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois (also published by SUNY Press, 2009), Feminist Solidarity at the Crossroads: Intersectional Women’s Studies for Transracial Alliance (Routledge, 2012, co-edited with Kim Vaz), Caught Up in the Spirit! Teaching for Womanist Liberation (Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2017), and Building Womanist Coalitions: Creating Bridges, Crossing Borders in the Spirit of Love (University of Illinois Press, forthcoming in 2018). Gary’s an expressive visual artist with recent exhibitions at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum and The Studio@620 - thestudioat620.org/events/myafrika-art More on Gary’s work at USF- english.usf.edu/faculty/glemons/ “Can a Black Man Be a Feminist?” - news.usf.edu/article/templates/default.aspx?a=3285&template=print-article.htm

While in St. Petersburg to direct the acclaimed production of A Raisin in The Sun at American Stage, the Artistic Director of the African-American Shakespeare Company talks with Barbara St. Clair about the teachers who guided him to a career in the arts and the relevance of Raisin right now. He shares an insightful analysis of the play, and of last year’s production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. From Peter Callender’s studies at New York’s High School for Performing Arts (honored in the movie, Fame) and Juilliard, a career as a classical actor led him to San Francisco’s African-American Shakespeare Company, where actors of color have the chance to perform works from A Streetcar Named Desire to Richard III. And he’s playing Richard III this year. As Peter explains, the works of August Wilson and Tennessee Williams aren’t “black” plays or “white” plays - these are American plays. Find out more about L. Peter Callender’s work at - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0130458/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Explore the African-American Shakespeare Company here - http://www.african-americanshakes.org Take a look at visual artist Romare Bearden, who Peter explains was a great inspiration to playwright August Wilson - https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/aug15.ela.lit.bearden/writing-from-art-august-wilson-and-romare-bearden/

Hosts Alison Burns & Lulu Picart share their obsessions, wish lists and fantasy vacations. What do the National Tour of Les Miserables, cheese whiz and long-named candles have in common? Listen to find out.*P.s. Alison's mic was backwards the whole time, so disregard her 'far off vocals'. #podcastproblemsFOLLOW US: FacebookInstagramYoutubeTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/10KDollarDay/)

Allen Loyd spends more than a year every year, putting together St. Petersburg’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration. First Night is a family-friendly celebration of the arts, a way to roll out the old year and swing in the new with music, dance, visual art, theatre, fireworks and even fire sculptures, now on its 25th year. It’s aimed at letting people of all ages play, and create art themselves. And it’s where Allen’s creative genius has sparked artistic collaborations for decades. Allen wrangled the parade that led The Dalí Museum from their old location to their beautiful new building. He organizes the St. Pete Science Festival every fall and is the longtime House Manager for American Stage in the Park. He’s an experienced set and prop designer whose busy schedule rarely permits theatre work these days, but he found time to design an imaginative set for Tampa Rep’s recent production of Flying. Allen has seen St. Pete change and grow since he started out as American Stage’s first intern. Hear how this annual First Night celebration has helped St. Petersburg become a city of the arts. Find out more about First Night, every December 31 - http://www.firstnightstpete.com Check out Allen’s theatrical designs - https://sites.google.com/site/allenloyd/ Explore the St Pete Science Festival - http://www.stpetescifest.org/? See what’s scheduled for American Stage in the Park - http://americanstage.org/park/ Arts In is produced by Matt and Sheila Cowley. Executive Producer, Barbara St. Clair for Creative Pinellas.

On this episode of the Success to Go podcast, host Christopher Tompkins welcomes his good friend Tiffany Ford of American Stage for an interview where she reveals her insights about collaboration, working in a nonprofit business, and the ups and downs of working in the creative world. Tiffany Ford (Director of Education & Improv at American Stage) is a director, producer, and teaching artist dedicated to empowering people to be bolder, wiser, and more compassionate on stage and in life, through the power of theatre. Tiffany came to American Stage after expanding youth and adult education programs at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Prior to her work with Asolo Rep, Tiffany spent almost a decade in Washington D.C., where she worked with the American Alliance for Theatre & Education, Imagination Stage, Washington Improv Theatre, and the Kennedy Center’s Page to Stage Festival. Learn more about the American Stage Improv Program by clicking here: www.americanstage.org To learn more about Christopher Tompkins and The Go! Agency, visit them online here: www.thegoagencyusa.com

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Jessica Pimentel of Orange is the New Black. Jessica Pimentel is best known for her role as Maria Ruiz on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, which recently premiered Season 5. She has also been bumped up to series regular as of this season.   Fun fact: Before receiving the offer for the role of Maria Ruiz, Jessica was about to quit the industry and was planning to work for Microsoft. She is extremely knowledgeable in the world of tech! Pimentel has taken the performance route of most New York Natives, spending much of her early career performing on stage in the city. She was recently seen in the American Stage production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play Anna in the Tropics and Shakespeare Theater's production of A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings adapted by Nilo Cruz. Additionally, she appeared in films Pride and Glory with Colin Farrell (directed by Gavin O'Connor) and Illegal Tender directed by Franc Reyes and produced by John Singleton.  As well as television series Person of Interest and Law and Order. The Brooklyn born and raised native is the daughter of Dominican immigrants and a practicing Buddhist. Her heritage also includes Taino Indian and African. Blessed with gorgeous looks and extreme talent on-screen, many would be surprised to learn the Latina goddess is also the front woman for the metal band, Alekhine's Gun, as well as a trained classical violinist.  

Bryce Pinkham received a Tony nomination for his role in "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder." You may also know him from his current starring role in Roundabout Theatre Company's "Holiday Inn" on Broadway. Upcoming, see Bryce in PBS' "Mercy Street", Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down" and Robert DeNiro's "The Comedian." Bryce is the Co-Founder of Zara Aina. Learn more about his charity at http://zaraaina.org/.