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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 458th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: OH MY GOD, WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT ACTION AND EVENTS ONCE AGAIN! Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM for more on Manhattan Rep's Celebration of 20 Years, with videos from out productions and so much more! @manhattanrepertorytheatre Special Back to School Sale! All my Playwriting Services are 20% at manhattanrep.com with the Coupon Code at checkout: YESYOUCAN Don't miss out and get some feedback and help, and SAVE 20%! Book a SCRIPT CONSULTATION - Get Productive Feedback and Next Steps! https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-consultation Book a SHORT PLAY SCRIPT CONSULTATION https://www.manhattanrep.com/short-script-consultation MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. (And in this sale 20% off!) Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere My standard Playwriting Coaching! Write a play in 10 coaching sessions! https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwriting-coaching My Fantastic Playwriting Book on Amazon! The Complete Fantastic Play Series! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT6LQWZC Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com
Jack Viertel has quietly shaped Broadway for decades, guiding landmark productions from behind the scenes while rarely stepping into the spotlight himself. In this conversation, he opens up about the art and the business of theatre, reflecting on how shows get chosen, how failures and successes both shape a career, and why Broadway has always been in a cycle of decline and rebirth. We also wander into the bigger picture — what the industry is doing right, where it stumbles, and what it will take to keep live theatre thriving for future generations. Of course, Jack's influence isn't limited to the stage. He's also a writer with a brand-new crime thriller, The Glass Eel, co-written with his son Josh. Described as “Breaking Bad on the coast of Maine,” the novel dives into the murky world of baby eels, environmental stakes, and the dark edges of human ambition. Jack shares how the story came to life, what it was like to collaborate with family, and why storytelling — in any form — remains at the heart of his work. Jack Viertel served for decades as Senior Vice President and Creative Director at Jujamcyn Theaters, helping shepherd productions including Into the Woods, M. Butterfly, Angels in America, The Producers, Book of Mormon, and Dear Evan Hansen to Broadway. He was also Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, and is the author of The Secret Life of the American Musical, Broadway Melody, and now The Glass Eel, co-written with his son. Connect with Jack: Website: jackviertel.com Book site: jjviertel.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He is also an internationally known voice-over, radio, and narrative artist. Max has adapted other pieces to the stage, such as C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Covenant. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Janet Parshall Interview (Intentional Steps with God) [03:17] Max McLean Interview (The Screwtape Letters) [34:47 ] Intentional Steps Devotion [42:21 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"In my third year of teaching, I started to have vocal problems. I was taking voice lessons. I was singing professionally. It was feeling great. Suddenly my voice was gone, and I couldn't get it back. I took a leave of absence to get some speech language therapy. That's why I'm so passionate about using our voices in the choral ensemble in an effective way and having us as conductors find how to use that voice so that they don't need to manipulate things.Dr. Jennaya Robison is the Artistic Director of the National Lutheran Choir (Minneapolis, MN) and an in-demand conductor, educator, and soprano. Known for her dynamic leadership and commitment to intergenerational and globally engaged choral artistry, she has conducted choirs, workshops, and festivals across the United States, Europe, and southern Africa. She is a frequent guest conductor for All-State and honor choirs and is highly sought after for her work in worship, education, and community-based choral initiatives.From 2020 to 2023, Robison served as the Raymond R. Neevel/Missouri Associate Professor and Director of Choral Studies at the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory. Prior to that, she was Associate Professor of Choral Music at Luther College. She holds a Master of Music in conducting and voice from the University of New Mexico and a Doctor of Musical Arts in choral conducting from the University of Arizona.Robison is deeply committed to voice pedagogy within the choral ensemble, cultivating expressive singing and honoring the unique vocal potential of each singer. She is also an active composer and arranger, editing the National Lutheran Choir Series with MorningStar Music and the Jennaya Robison Series with Pavane Publishing. She serves as national chair for Music in Worship for the American Choral Directors Association.To get in touch with Jennaya, you can visit the National Lutheran Choir website, nlca.com, or visit their YouTube channel (@NLChoir). You can also find Jennaya on Facebook (@jennaya.robison) or Instagram (@jennayarobison).Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson
Stand out to get more gigs. Host: Anna HarshHey dancers, dreamers, and doers — welcome back to The Dance Floor Podcast!I'm your host, Anna Harsh, Artistic Director of Allegro DanceCompany. I've got a very special announcement about one ofour upcoming performances that you won't want to miss — plus, I'm sharing five powerful ways for dancers looking to book more gigs and build trust with their director. So whether you're tuning inbackstage, commuting, or stretching before rehearsal — this one's for you.”www.AllegroDanceCompany.net #DanceGigs #Dancers #WomenPodcasters #BeHelpful #BeKind #GetMoreGigs
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He is also an internationally known voice-over, radio, and narrative artist. Max has adapted other pieces to the stage, such as C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Covenant. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Janet Parshall Interview (Intentional Steps with God) [03:17] Max McLean Interview (The Screwtape Letters) [34:47 ] Intentional Steps Devotion [42:21 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He is also an internationally known voice-over, radio, and narrative artist. Max has adapted other pieces to the stage, such as C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Covenant. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Janet Parshall Interview (Intentional Steps with God) [03:17] Max McLean Interview (The Screwtape Letters) [34:47 ] Intentional Steps Devotion [42:21 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He is also an internationally known voice-over, radio, and narrative artist. Max has adapted other pieces to the stage, such as C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Covenant. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Janet Parshall Interview (Intentional Steps with God) [03:17] Max McLean Interview (The Screwtape Letters) [34:47 ] Intentional Steps Devotion [42:21 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He is also an internationally known voice-over, radio, and narrative artist. Max has adapted other pieces to the stage, such as C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Covenant. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Janet Parshall Interview (Intentional Steps with God) [03:17] Max McLean Interview (The Screwtape Letters) [34:47 ] Intentional Steps Devotion [42:21 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He is also an internationally known voice-over, radio, and narrative artist. Max has adapted other pieces to the stage, such as C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Covenant. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Janet Parshall Interview (Intentional Steps with God) [03:17] Max McLean Interview (The Screwtape Letters) [34:47 ] Intentional Steps Devotion [42:21 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chorale Coeur d'Alene Artistic Director Joshua Chism discusses a special and eventful new season of Chorale concert programs
Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Walking the Straight and Narrow Path” with discussions about staying focused in our relationship with God to stay on the narrow path. We turned to Proverbs 4:25-26 to see that the Word affirms the importance of keeping our eyes straight ahead and being intentional about the steps we take. We then had Janet Parshall join us to share how the Lord guided her steps to Radio Ministry and how the Lord helped her overcome hardships. Janet is the host of the national program, In the Market with Janet Parshall, which airs weekdays from 4-6 pm CT. She has been broadcasting from the nation's capital for over 3 decades. Janet has also authored several books, including “Buyer Beware: Finding Truth in the Marketplace of Ideas.” Max McLean also joined us to talk about the stage-adapted performance of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters and how the cast is currently on tour performing across the nation. Max is an award-winning actor and the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. He is also an internationally known voice-over, radio, and narrative artist. Max has adapted other pieces to the stage, such as C.S. Lewis on Stage: The Most Reluctant Covenant. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Janet Parshall Interview (Intentional Steps with God) [03:17] Max McLean Interview (The Screwtape Letters) [34:47 ] Intentional Steps Devotion [42:21 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shortly after the Trump administration took office, performing artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph was fired. Until then, he had served as the Artistic Director of Social Impact at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. During The State of the World, he reflects on the challenges of making art in times of political tension.The State of the World is an annual interview series organized by De Balie and the Nederlands Theater Festival (NTF), in which a leading international artist reflects on the role of art in our changing world. This year's special guest is Marc Bamuthi Joseph. In the media, he has spoken out about the impact of these institutional shifts on artists and staff. His critical stance, along with his sharp vision on the role of art in a divided society, is the reason for his visit to Amsterdam.During The State of the World, Marc Bamuthi Joseph speaks about his personal experiences within the American arts sector, the challenges of creating art in politically turbulent times, and the power of imagination as a source of healing, resistance, and connection. The interview program The State of the World is a collaboration between NTF and De Balie, as part of Amsterdam Fringe x NTF PRO.About the speakerMarc Bamuthi Joseph is a TED Global Fellow and a member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has collaborated with major orchestras and opera houses across the U.S., including the LA Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet, and the Washington National Opera. His work—from spoken word to opera—is deeply rooted in themes such as social justice, community, spirituality, and reconciliation. As a performer, he is also widely recognized, having appeared in the HBO adaptation of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.Moderator: Rokhaya SeckZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence spotlights a dynamic leader shaping the desert's classical scene. As artistic director for Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic, our guest Lee Mills explains how a tiny team brings the world's great orchestras to the McCallum Theatre within a narrow January to April window—often booking seasons as far out as 2028. Expect a blockbuster lineup: Chicago Symphony; a Los Angeles Philharmonic visit during a milestone leadership transition; Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell; a top Mexico City orchestra with Carlos Miguel Prieto and Pacho Flores fresh off a 2023 Latin Grammy; plus San Diego and Dallas Symphonies. We trace Mills' path from Belgrade, Montana to podiums in Brazil, Seattle, and the Carolinas, and how an MBA sharpened his audience-first programming. He rejects old-school “dictator” conducting in favor of joyful collaboration—and shares a thrilling vision to fuse symphonic power with club production. Pro tip: the season's nearly sold out—join the waitlist.Takeaways:Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic presents world-class orchestras at McCallum Theatre.Touring windows are tight (Jan–Apr), and dates are juggled years in advance.Upcoming highlights include Chicago Symphony, LA Phil, Academy of St Martin with Joshua Bell, San Diego & Dallas Symphonies, and a Mexico City orchestra with Carlos Miguel Prieto and Pacho Flores.The organization is lean (two going on three staff) and partners closely with McCallum's crew.Career arc: Montana roots → college conducting epiphany → Brazil, Seattle → Greenville music directorship.Leadership style favors collaboration, fun, and audience engagement—no “tyrant conductor” vibes.Bold vision: bring orchestras into club environments with lights, acrobatics, and symphonic hits.Season is almost sold out; waitlists routinely move 50–100 returned tickets per concert.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #LeeMills #PSPhil #PalmSpringsFriendsOfPhilharmonic #McCallumTheatre #ChicagoSymphony #LAPhil #GustavoDudamel #JoshuaBell #PachoFlores #CarlosMiguelPrieto #GreenvilleSymphony #ClassicalMusic #CoachellaValley
Salt Marsh Opera's production of “Pirates of Penzance” is the subject of this week's program with Simon Holt, Artistic Director and Founder. We talk about the company, the opera, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the score. For more information you can call (860) 535-3456 or go to www.saltmarshopera.org
On this episode of Inside the Music, Derek Delaney, Artistic Director of Capital Region Classical, takes a look into the final string works of Mozart through live CRC performances by the Artemis Quartet, Musicians from Marlboro, and Belcea Quartet.Quartet in B‐flat Major, K. 589LarghettoMenuettoAllegro assaiArtemis Quartet [2/12/2006 performance]Viola Quintet in D Major, K. 593AdagioMenuettoMusicians From Marlboro [2/23/2008 performance]Lily Francis & Yura Lee, violins; Eric Nowlin & Maiya Papach, violas; Marcy Rosen, celloQuartet in F Major, K. 590AndanteMenuettoAllegroBelcea Quartet [10/16/2014 performance]Dive deeper into this episode's repertoire by heading to our YouTube channel for a discussion with some of our audience members about the program.Follow us to stay up to date on the latest from Capital Region Classical including concerts, events, and new episodes of Inside the Music:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube© Capital Region Classical
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 457th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: How to Start a Play SPECIAL PROMOTION ON: MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. WITH A DISCOUNT CODE below at Checkout - Save 20%! IWRITEPLAYS Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM for more on Manhattan Rep with videos from our productions and so much more! @manhattanrepertorytheatre The Playwright's Reading Room on Zoom starts 9/10! Come develop your play with me and some of Manhattan Rep's best actors! Book it at the link below: https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading-room Book a SCRIPT CONSULTATION - Get Productive Feedback and Next Steps! https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-consultation Book a SHORT PLAY SCRIPT CONSULTATION https://www.manhattanrep.com/short-script-consultation My Fantastic Playwriting Book on Amazon! The Complete Fantastic Play Series! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT6LQWZC Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com
New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers
Part 2 of my WKXL NH Unscripted trip out to Tamworth chatting with the Barnstormer Theatre folks. And on this episode I wanted to chat with Jordan Ahnquist the new Artistic Director for them. I thought it would be great to look back at his first year as the AD and see what he thought about the season. We start with the seasons opening gala (what an event!) and talk through the seasons productions. I pick his brain about the upcoming season, possible plays he's thinking about and what the future might look like for the Barnstormers. Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/yefsdh53
Serge Carnovale, Artistic Director of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues, visited the Bent Notes studio to chat about this year's festival, providing his guidance for your Wang Hang! ... LEARN MORE The post Serge's Wang Hang Advice for 2025 appeared first on Bent Notes.
Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Fiona Chatwin, Executive and Artistic Director, Villa Music. Fiona discussed her journey and the impact of her nonprofit on the San Diego community. Villa Musica, celebrating its 20th year, offers music education to 470 students weekly and operates five library satellites, providing free lessons and instruments. Fiona highlighted the Musical Biographies program for dementia patients and their caregivers. The organization, with a $2 million budget, employs 46 teaching artists, offering health insurance and stable income. Villa Musica is planning to expand to East County, supported by the Preppers Foundation. A 20th anniversary gala is scheduled for September 20th.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community! Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.
Join Katie as she talks with Renee Ricca, renowned Pilates instructor and owner/artistic director of Renee Ricca Pilates about her career as a young dancer for the London Ballet, on Broadway and for the legendary Hal Prince, about the vital importance of your core, the lessons of Pilates founder Joesph Pilates, developing your personal brand … Continue reading "Renee Ricca, Pilates instructor + Owner/Artistic Director of Renee Ricca Pilates"
0:30 - Trump at SPACECOM presser on deploying National Guard to Chicago: I have an obligation 9:49 - Morning Joe's "radical" idea for Pritzker 32:37 - Pritzker at presser on imminent deployment of National Guard 58:06 - CDC walkout 01:11:28 - Adam B Coleman, founder of Wrong Speak Publishing and author of The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation & Ignores the Pain of Child Neglect, argues No, we don’t need illegal immigrants to do jobs Americans ‘won’t’ Follow Adam on X @wrong_speak 01:29:32 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: I don’t like Trump’s tariffs but I do like his trade deals. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:47:37 - 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez, says Chicago should challenge President Trump - “If you can do better, let’s see what you can do” For more on Ray and his work for the 15th ward the15thward.org 02:06:03 - Fellowship for Performing Arts Founder and Artistic Director, Max McLean, previews his upcoming production of “The Screwtape Letters” – September 13 & 14 at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N Southport, Chicago 60657 - for more info athenaeumcenter.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Fundraiser concert for the Space Coast symphony!Stacey Young, MusicWorks, and Aaron Collins, Artistic Director and Conductor Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, collaborate on a John Denver music extroidnaire night to remember.
Guitarist Dan Bruce and Pianist Theron Brown are frequent quests on the program, so they don't really need much of an introduction. They both have their own unique style and appear here in advance of their recent releases. For Theron Brown this was 2024's Spirit Fruit and for Dan Bruce this was his 2025 release with his trio project Ohm!. They both serve as Artistic Directors of regional jazz festivals. For Theron this is the Annual Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival, and for Dan this is the annual Hingetown Jazz Festival here in Cleveland. While Theron works with the Akron Symphony Orchestra and scores larger ensemble pieces, Dan prefers to focus his lead creative energies in a duo. This is a product of his time in Chicago and it creates a unique sound in a staged venue the size of The Bop Stop, as you'll here on this program. There are a lot of duos performing what you might call a wallpaper gig, but Dan really focuses his performance energy in featuring the duo at the center of a performance, which is unique here in Northeast Ohio. So we hope you enjoy this performance. From March 2nd, 2024 its Dan Bruce and Theron Brown – Live at the Bop Stop.
Today we have JJA president Howard Mandel hosting a compelling discussion on political activism in jazz with three remarkable musicians who have dedicated their careers to both artistic excellence and social change.Our first guest is Terri Lyne Carrington, the four-time Grammy-winning drummer, composer, and producer who serves as Founder and Artistic Director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. As an NEA Jazz Master and Doris Duke Artist, Terri Lyne has spent four decades advocating for women, transgender, and nonbinary musicians while reimagining jazz's aesthetic possibilities. Her recent work includes the acclaimed album "new STANDARDS vol.1," featuring compositions by women, and a powerful reconceptualization of Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln's "We Insist!" for the modern era.Joining her is Orbert Davis, the Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, and educator who co-founded the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. As host of "The Real Deal with Orbert Davis" on 90.9 FM WDCB, Orbert has built extraordinary cultural bridges through his "Immigrant Stories" concert series and groundbreaking collaborations with Cuban musicians. His work transforms jazz into a vehicle for international understanding and social healing.Our third guest is Marc Ribot, the innovative guitarist whose extensive collaborations include work with Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, and John Zorn. Beyond his acclaimed recording career spanning over 25 albums, Marc has emerged as a fierce advocate for musicians' economic rights through his organizing work with the Content Creators Coalition and efforts to reform the American Federation of Musicians.Together, these three artists explore what jazz activism means today—from challenging gender inequities and supporting immigrant communities to fighting for fair compensation and workers' rights. Their conversation reveals how jazz continues to serve as both artistic expression and instrument of social change.Take a look at the Jazz Omnibus, the 600-page anthology of 21st century photos and writings by members of the Jazz Journalist Association, available online and wherever books are soldDon't miss new episodes of The Buzz. Make sure you follow us wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from the Jazz Journalists Association, go to JJANews.org.
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Ralf Schmitt, the Ndlovu Youth Choir’s Artistic Director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For more than four decades, the Delaware Theatre Company has been entertaining audiences in and around Wilmington.Recently, the organization underwent a reinvention of sorts, announcing that it was moving to a leadership model with two people at the top - an Artistic Director and a Managing Director.Earlier this year, the company announced Broadway veteran Mimi Warnick as its Producing Artistic Director, and this month, they named her colleague, Managing Director Candice Buchanan.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny chats with Buchanan and Warnick about their vision and the future for Delaware Theatre Company.
August 29, 2025 ~ Christopher Collins, President and Artistic Director at the Detroit Jazz Festival preview's this weekend's events.
Pianist Stephen Cook (pictured, left) is the founder and Artistic Director of the Oracle Piano Society in Oracle, Arizona, which presents a...
Part 2 of my trip out to Tamworth chatting with the Barnstormers Playhouse. And on this episode I wanted to chat with Jordan Ahnquist the new Artistic Director for them. I thought it would be great to look back at his first year as the AD and see what he thought about the season. We start with the seasons opening gala (what an event!) and talk through the seasons productions. I pick his brain about the upcoming season, possible plays he's thinking about and what the future might look like for the Barnstormers.
Adrian Hall born in Van, Texas on December 3, 1927 was an American theater director. His directing style has been described as "bold" and his work was considered part of the first and second generation of the regional theater movement of the 1960s and late 1980s. He was the founding Artistic Director of the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island and in residence from 1963 to 1989, and the Artistic Director of the Dallas Theater Center from 1983 to 1989. Randy Moore is a founding member of Paul Baker's , Dallas Theatre Center and was in residence from 1961 to 1994. From 1995 to 2012, he migrated to the Denver Center Theatre. He has performed with Denver's Curious Theatre Company, the Alley, the Old Globe, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.Today, Randy joins us to discuss the life and work of Adrian Hall and the Dallas Theatre Center.
Appearing on stages all across the country and the Off-Broadway rialto, RAPHAEL NASH THOMPSON has built a sterling reputation as a brilliant actor in the classics. He joined host NATHAN WINKELSTEIN, Red Bull's Associate Artistic Director, and special guest JESSE BERGER, Red Bull's Founder and Artistic Director, for a conversation focused on Shakespeare's Pericles. Thompson tackled the role of Gower in Red Bull Theater's 2003 production. He reprised the role in 2016 at Theater for a New Audience under the direction of Trevor Nunn. Thompson read an except from Act 3 Prologue—“Now sleep yslackèd hath the rout;”—and joined in a discussion of the rewards and challenges of this unique Shakespeare play. (10/4/2021)This event was part of PERICLES 2021 – a multi-faceted endeavor to provide an opportunity for our entire community to explore William Shakespeare's Pericles – the founding production of Red Bull Theater (2003) – with BIPOC voices in our present moment.
Róise Goan, CEO and Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival was the latest inductee into the Culture Club where she discussed her favourite music, film, TV, books and of course, theatre.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar feels urgently contemporary in Rosa Joshi's new production at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival—one of America's largest and longest-running theater festivals, now in its 90th season. Staged in partnership with Seattle's upstart crow collective, the production explores the threat of autocracy, drawing on global histories of dictatorship. Performed entirely by women and nonbinary actors, Joshi's Julius Caesar offers new perspectives on a historically male-dominated political landscape. The result is a fresh reading of Shakespeare's classic tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal. In this episode, Joshi reflects on the production, the politics of performance, and why Shakespeare's plays continue to illuminate moments of crisis. >> Discover more about Julius Caesar at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published August 25, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. Final mixing services are provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Rosa Joshi (she/her) is a director, producer and educator. She currently serves as Associate Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Rosa's directing work spans from Shakespeare to modern classics and contemporary plays. Throughout her career she has created work independently through self-producing, and in 2006 she co-founded upstart crow collective a company that produces classical plays with diverse casts of women and non-binary people. With upstart crow, she has directed King John, Bring Down the House, Richard III, Titus Andronicus, and Coriolanus. She is committed to creating ambitious productions of classical work featuring women, non-binary, and BIPOC artists. As Interim Artistic Director of Northwest Asian American Theatre, Rosa produced a range of Asian American performances, including: A-Fest, an international performance festival; Traces, a world premiere multi-disciplinary, multi-media, international collaborative work. She was also a Resident Director and Artistic Director of the Second Company at New City Theater, where she directed and produced various classical and contemporary plays. Rosa has been a faculty member at Seattle University and has also taught at The Old Globe University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, and Cornish College for the Arts. Rosa holds an MFA in Directing from the Yale School of Drama and a BA in Theatre and Psychology from Bucknell University.
The Anfield Wrap's free podcast, after Liverpool clinched a last minute winner against Newcastle at St James Park.John Gibbons hosts Stu Wright, Mo Stewart and Ian Ryan...Also in the show, Neil speaks to playwright Sean McLoughlin and Artistic Director of Tip Tray Theatre Evan Byrne about Sean's new production 'I Am Steven Gerrard'. Download the Peloton app and check out the six Liverpool FC-themed classes, and connect with Neil, John and other Reds by joining the #TAWPelotonClub tag... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we go inside the Ruby Season with Nashville Ballet's Artistic Director, Nick Mullikin. Get a first look at the exciting performances planned to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and discover how you can be part of the journey. Because — It's not a moment, it's a movement.
In this delightfully unpredictable episode of Mind Yo' Life, recorded inside Morgenstern's Bookstore Podcast Studio in Bloomington, Andrew sits down with theatre innovator, serial entrepreneur, and full-time idea machine Chad Rabinovitz. Chad is the Artistic Director of Constellation Stage & Screen, a one-of-a-kind arts organization blending professional theatre with independent film. He's also the founder of The Candy Space—a space-themed candy shop that launched in New York and quickly expanded into a national freeze-dried candy brand known as Space Candy. But Chad's story is more than stagecraft and sugar. A triplet, Chad and his siblings all graduated high school as valedictorians, which somehow makes perfect sense after hearing how he balances multiple businesses, dozens of productions, and a creative brain that never hits pause. In this episode, Andrew and Chad talk about building arts institutions from the ground up, creating magic both literally and metaphorically, and why failure is sometimes the best set piece in the show. They also get into Chad's love of risk-taking, the psychology of audience engagement, and what it means to bring both structure and surprise to every room you enter—whether it's a black box theater or a candy aisle. And just when things get too serious, Chad takes on a custom quiz designed just for him—full of theater twists, sugary curveballs, and triplet trivia. Constellation Stage and Screen The Candy Space Space Candy Freeze Dried Candy Orders Podcast Studio Sponsor Podcast Sponsor Podcast Sponsor JF WALKER INVESTMENTS 812-327-0889
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 456th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Play Creation Takeaways from 20 Years of Manhattan Rep! Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM for more on Manhattan Rep's Celebration of 20 Years, with videos from out productions and so much more! @manhattanrepertorytheatre The Playwright's Reading Room on Zoom starts 9/10! Come develop your play with me and some of Manhattan Rep's best actors! Book it at the link below: https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading-room Book a SCRIPT CONSULTATION - Get Productive Feedback and Next Steps! https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-consultation Book a SHORT PLAY SCRIPT CONSULTATION https://www.manhattanrep.com/short-script-consultation MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere My Fantastic Playwriting Book on Amazon! The Complete Fantastic Play Series! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT6LQWZC Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com
Puppeteers for Fears' Executive and Artistic Director, Josh Gross, joins the Exchange.
As the National Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the West End with Stephen Fry taking the role of Lady Bracknell, but do older actresses lose out when men are cast in women's roles? Nikolai Foster, Artistic Director of the Leicester Curve Theatre and Nicky Clark, founder of the Acting Your Age Campaign discuss. The bestselling author of Yellowface, R.K. Kuang, discusses her new novel Katabasis.Director Daniels Evans talks about his production of Born With Teeth which sees actors Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel reimagine the relationship of Marlowe and Shakespeare.And we hear archive of the late actor Terence Stamp, one of the defining cinematic figures of his generation talking about working with Federico Fellini.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Ruth Watts
Hey there, Scorekeepers! On our off weeks for the next few months, we're revisiting ART CLASS, the 12-episode series all about arts and arts education that we released last year. We hope you enjoy taking this stroll down memory lane with us!--This episode was originally released on February 13, 2024.Happy Black History Month, Classmates! This week's ART CLASS is all about healing and self-care. As Black folks and Black artists especially, it's so easy to over-extend ourselves during the month of February, so this week we devote the first part of the episode to delving into our self-care routines. How does one establish boundaries in a world that doesn't want you to have any? Where does self-care intersect with community care? Then, we're joined by an exceptional guest! Last October, we recorded a live show at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall, where we were joined by the amazing Jonathan McCrory, Artistic Director of the National Black Theatre, which produced the recent Broadway hit Purlie Victorious starring Leslie Odom, Jr. and Kara Young. We had a powerful conversation all about this incredible piece of theater, its relevance in these times, and what he does to take care of himself (0:26:36). Later, it's time for another installment of Career Day with choreographer, Jennifer Lisette Lopez (0:53:51). Plus, the Morning Announcements with Emile (0:50:55) and a little Pure Black Joy (1:02:02) to get you through the week. Please take your seats, because class is back in session!--Hosts: Lee Bynum (Insta), Rocky Jones (Insta), Paige Reynolds (Insta)Guests: Jonathan McCrory, Jennifer Lisette LopezContributor: Emilia MettenbrinkProducer: Rocky Jones--LinksJonathan McCrory (Website) (Insta)National Black Theatre (Website)Jennifer Lisette Lopez (Website)--Hey hey, THE SCORE is now on social! Follow us @thescorepod on Instagram here and Bluesky here! --New episodes of THE SCORE drop every other Tuesday. If you like what you hear, please support us and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and be sure to SHARE our show with your friends. Also, leaving a 5-star REVIEW on Apple Podcasts is a great way to help people find our show. Email your questions or comments to thescorepodcast2.0@gmail.com.Ways to Listen:
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 455th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Stories from 20 Years of Manhattan Rep! Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM for more on Manhattan Rep's Celebration of 20 Years, with videos from out productions and so much more! @manhattanrepertorytheatre The Playwright's Reading Room on Zoom starts 9/10! Come develop your play with me and some of Manhattan Rep's best actors! Book it at the link below: https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading-room Book a SCRIPT CONSULTATION - Get Productive Feedback and Next Steps! https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-consultation Book a SHORT PLAY SCRIPT CONSULTATION https://www.manhattanrep.com/short-script-consultation MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere My Fantastic Playwriting Book on Amazon! The Complete Fantastic Play Series! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT6LQWZC Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com
Hannah Bos is a Peabody Award winning writer who is co-creator and executive producer of HBO's critically acclaimed comedy series Somebody Somewhere. Along with writing partner Paul Thureen, she received a Humanitas Prize nomination for the Somebody Somewhere pilot and with Paul and Bridget Everett was nominated for a WGA Award for Episodic Comedy. The series has received nominations from the GLAAD Media Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, Gotham Awards, Spirit Awards, TCA & HCA Awards, Dorian TV Awards, and was honored by AFI amongst their Television Programs of the Year in 2022. Hannah and Paul received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for "Best First Screenplay" for their feature Driveways (dir. Andrew Ahn) which premiered at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival (North American premiere at Tribeca Film Festival). Together they have also written for HBO's High Maintenance and Amazon's Mozart in the Jungle. Hannah was a co-founder/co-Artistic Director of The Debate Society, a multiple Obie award winning theater company, co-writing and starring in all the company's plays. She also starred in the premiere of Will Eno's The Open House at the Signature Theatre Company (Drama Desk Award; Lortel Nomination, Featured Actress). Regional acting credits include premieres of Will Eno's Gnit and Lisa Kron's THE VERI**ON PLAY at Humana Festival. TV/Film acting: High Maintenance (HBO), The Outside Story, Timeless Seasons (Rooftop Films), and How to Follow Strangers (PBS). Hannah is a Sundance Institute Fellow. MFA Harvard/MXAT. Mother of Rocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Caleb McEwen is Artistic Director at The Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis.
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet composer educator and entrepreneur Dave Douglas, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Dave Douglas trumpet interview" About Dave Douglas: Dave Douglas is a prolific trumpeter, composer, educator and entrepreneur from New York City, known for the stylistic breadth of his work and for keeping a diverse set of ensembles and projects active simultaneously. His most recent project is a rotating ensemble under the name Gifts, and the resulting album included guitarist Rafiq Bhatia, drummer Ian Chang and saxophonist James Brandon Lewis. The group toured and added cellist Tomeka Reid. In January 2025, Gifts Trio featuring drummer Kate Gentile and guitarist Camila Meza, played live shows in London and throughout Europe. Douglas' unique contributions to improvised music have garnered distinguished recognition, including a Doris Duke Artist Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Aaron Copland award, and two Grammy Award nominations. Douglas' career spans more than 75 unique original recordings as a leader and more than 500 published works. In August 2024, Sound Prints, the band Douglas co-leads with saxophonist Joe Lovano, performed for a week at New York's storied Village Vanguard, unveiling an entire new set of works from both composers. The band will appear again at the Vanguard in November 2025. Other ensembles include OVERCOME, with vocalists Fay Victor and Camila Meza plus musicians Ryan Keberle, Jorge Roeder, and Rudy Royston; and If There Are Mountains, a sextet with pianist & co-leader Elan Mehler, featuring haiku and poetry from vocalist Dominique Eade. Douglas is often engaged in special projects which include big bands, tributes, and multi-trumpet ensembles, such as Dizzy Atmosphere: Dizzy Gillespie at Zero Gravity. As a composer, Douglas has received commissions from a variety of organizations including the Trisha Brown Dance Company, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Norddeutscher Rundfunk, Essen Philharmonie, The Library of Congress, Stanford University, and Monash Art Ensemble. Douglas has held several posts as an educator and programmer. From 2002 to 2012, he served as artistic director of the Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music at the Banff Centre in Canada. He is a co-founder and president of FONT aka Festival of New Trumpet Music, which will celebrate its 22nd year in 2025. In 2024, Douglas presented a new group in honor of cofounder Roy Campbell, Jr. The sextet, called Alloy, recorded in January 2025 and will release new music in September 2025. He is currently on the faculty at Mannes School of Music and The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. He was Artistic Director of the Bergamo Jazz Festival for four years, ending in 2019. In 2025, Douglas will begin a two year residency with the Malmo Academy of Music in Sweden, where he will help in developing a new Masters of Music Composer-Performer. In 2005, Douglas founded Greenleaf Music, an umbrella company for his recordings, sheet music, podcast, as well as the music of other artists in the modern jazz idiom. Greenleaf Music has now produced countless albums and this year will celebrate its twentieth anniversary. His podcast, A Noise From The Deep, features engaging interviews with more than 100 creative artists. The show recently diversified with the launch of spin-off Puzzle Corner, which pairs Douglas with NPR's Art Chung, for a fun round of jazz trivia. Greenleaf Music is a pioneering independent music platform with a strong subscription model featuring hours of exclusive content. Episode Links: Website: davedouglas.com Greenleaf Music: greenleafmusic.com Greenleaf Music on Bandcamp: glmstore.bandcamp.com Instagram: @davedouglas Facebook: @davedouglasmusic Alloy album page: https://greenleafmusic.com/artists/davedouglas/alloy/ Alloy pre-order: https://davedouglas.bandcamp.com/album/alloy OR Apple Music/Spotify: https://lnk.to/alloy Alloy album trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmt_bdSrRao Podcast Credits: “A Room with a View“ - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - John Abbott Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg
Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 454th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Developing Your Plays! The Playwright's Reading Room on Zoom starts 9/10! Come develop your play with me and some of Manhattan Rep's best actors! Book it at the link below: https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading-room Book a SCRIPT CONSULTATION - Get Productive Feedback and Next Steps! https://www.manhattanrep.com/script-consultation Book a SHORT PLAY SCRIPT CONSULTATION https://www.manhattanrep.com/short-script-consultation MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Book it here: https://www.manhattanrep.com/premiere My Fantastic Playwriting Book on Amazon! The Complete Fantastic Play Series! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT6LQWZC Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com
The General & Artistic Director of the Seattle Opera shares how the business model of the opera, and arts organizations as a whole, have changed over the years. We talk about why producing an opera is expensive, how leaders should approach funding as an investment rather than a charity gift, and lastly he dispels the myth that the opera is just for the elite.All of this along with breaking down Starbucks moving away from pick-up only stores and Zillow being sued. Again.Top Stories1. The business of performance art2. Starbucks to shut down pick-up only concept3. CoStar sues Zillow over copyright infringementAbout guest James Robinson - General & Artistic Director, Seattle Opera:James took over as the General & Artistic Director in September 2024. Prior to this, James was the Artistic Director at the Opera Theater of Saint Louis where he commissioned 11 world premieres. As a stage director, he has also directed at least 75 new productions at the world's top theaters. James is the 5th person to lead the Seattle Opera in the 61 year history.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: www.theweeklyseattle.com
As Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill takes her final bow as Producing Artistic Director at Capital Repertory Theatre, we're marking the end of an extraordinary era in Albany's arts scene, and we are thrilled to have her on the Roundtable this morning.Maggie's final production as Producing Artistic Director closes with “Once” on Sunday, Aug. 10. She's joins us to discuss her journey, her impact, what's next, and what she hopes theREP and the Capital Region's arts scene will continue to grow into.
Sara Raza is the Artistic Director and Chief Curator of the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Of Iranian and Central Asian origin and a member of the international diaspora, Raza focuses on global art and visual cultures from a postcolonial and post-Soviet perspective with a specialism in Orientalism. She is the author of Punk Orientalism: The Art of Rebellion(Black Dog Press, London, 2022). At the helm of the CCA, Raza leads its creative mission to foster cultural and educational partnerships, while championing regional and international artists in their engagement with Uzbekistan's rich cultural heritage and dynamic contemporary art scene. Raza is the recipient of the 11th ArtTable New Leadership Award for Women in the Arts and was honoured by Deutsche Bank and Apollo as one of 40 under 40 global art specialists (thinkers' category). Formerly, she was the Guggenheim UBS MAP Curator for the Middle East and North Africa at the Guggenheim Museum in New York and Curator of Public Programs at Tate Modern in London. She currently teaches in NYU's Media, Cultures, and Communication Department, and is a 2025 Yale School of Art Guest Critic and Visiting Faculty member.She and Zuckerman discuss looking beyond the borders of Europe and the EU, being a global citizen, translation, constellations, mathematics and abstraction, moments of crisis, understanding the present through the past, looking back to look forward, cultures of interruption, finding similarities, punk as a way to combine desperate ideas, reciprocal cultural labor, accessibility, retelling moral tales, art as a re-orientation, and shifting both the imagination and the heart!
Mike Isaacson is the Artistic Director and Executive Producer of The Muny, the third person to hold this position in The Muny's 106 -year history. During his 14 seasons, he has produced 89 Muny shows, 37 new to The Muny stage. He is also a 9 Time Tony Award winning Broadway producer. After his first season at The Muny, The Riverfront Times wrote, “Under the leadership of executive producer Mike Isaacson the quality of Muny productions rose like the proverbial phoenix.” During his tenure, Isaacson has changed the look and feel of The Muny, overseeing a transformation in every aspect of production that culminated in 2019 with the arrival of the theatre's extraordinary James S. McDonnell stage, a state-of-the art stage house that includes revolutionary LED technology, automated sets, and a host of other innovations. In 2016, The Muny embarked on an unprecedented $100 million capital campaign, raising within 5 years a record amount for any theater in the U.S. During the COVID lock-down summer of 2020, Mike produced and created The Muny 2020 Variety Hour, five live online shows that reached a worldwide audience of more than 400,000. For the summer of 2021, The Muny was one of two theaters in the U.S. to reopen, and produced five full productions, receiving acclaim for their artistry and their presence. The 2022 season's productions received 21 nominations from the St. Louis Theatre Critics Circle, more than any other theater in St. Louis. In 2023, The Muny bested its record with 26 nominations, and for it's 2024 season, The Muny received a record 30 nominations – a record for The Muny and for the Theatre Critics Circle. During his time, The Muny's education and outreach programs have grown in number, and their artistic endeavors now incorporate all aspects of theater making – production, performance and administration. The Muny kids and teens are now recognized nationally for their excellence, inspiring a national program where teens from throughout the U.S. audition annually come to St. Louis to be a part of a Muny production. For 27 years, with his partner Kristin Caskey, Mike has produced more than 40 Broadway musicals and plays, national tours, off-Broadway plays, and London productions. This Spring on Broadway, they are producing Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, co-starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren. In 2023, they produced the highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, now on a national tour. Parade also received “Best Revival of a Musical” as well as “Best Musical Revival” from both The Drama Desk and The Outer Critics Circle. In 2022, they produced Neil Simon's Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, which subsequently had a record-breaking run at London's Savoy Theater. Other recent Broadway productions include David Byrne's American Utopia, for which they received a special 2021 Tony Award. It also became a multi-Emmy Award nominated film by Spike Lee for HBO, for which he also served as an executive producer. In 2015, he received the Tony® award for “Best Musical” for the ground-breaking Fun Home. Other producing highlights include Dolls House, Part 2, The Humans (2016 Tony® Award, Best Play); Bring It On The Musical (2013 Tony® nomination for Best Musical); Red (2010 Tony® Award, Best Play); Legally Blonde the Musical (2011 Olivier Award, Best Musical); Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Tony® Award, Best Musical); You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown; If/Then; The Seagull; Burn This, Caroline, or Change; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest starring Gary Sinise, and Death of a Salesman (1999 Tony® Award). For the IPN, he served as producer for the Broadway productions of Spamalot (2005 Tony® Award, Best Musical), Ragtime (revival) and The Color Purple. All told, his productions have received more than 139 Tony® Award Nominations, and 40 Tony® Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices