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2 episodes with artistic director emeritus
3 episodes with artistic director emeritus
2 episodes with artistic director emeritus
2 episodes with artistic director emeritus
2 episodes with artistic director emeritus
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with choreographer and former dancer, David Hochoy, Artistic Director Emeritus of Dance Kaleidoscope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Diana Byer, founding director of the New York Theater Ballet. In this episode of Dance Talk with Joanne Carey, join host Joanne Carey as she chats with Special Guest, Diana Byer, as she shares her life in dance which began from a suggestion made by her pediatrician to exercise. That first class lead to a lifetime career in dance, an art form on which she continues to leave her imprint and is creating a profound and exemplary legacy. Diana discusses her commitment to developing dance artists and her outreach program for homeless and at-risk children. Diana Byer received her principal dance training from Margaret Craske and Antony Tudor. She is the founder of New York Theater Ballet that stages works that are intimate in scale and able to touch audiences in deeply personal ways. Hailed by Dance Magazine as “a miniature American treasure,” NYTB is known for its theatrical inventiveness, high production quality, excellent technique, and accessibility to its audiences. She has been a guest instructor of the Cecchetti Society of America, the Cecchetti Society of Canada (Toronto), Cornell and New York Universities, State University of New York at Purchase, Martha Graham School, and other centers of dance. Ms. Byer conducts master classes in schools and performance settings across the USA and Europe. Ms. Byer received extensive media attention for her ongoing work with homeless and at-risk children, winning special citations from President George Bush, First Lady Hillary Clinton, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the President's Committee on the Arts & the Humanities. The LIFT Community Service program, which provides dance classes, performance opportunities, scholarships, and services for homeless and at-risk children in New York, was initiated at NYTB through her vision and commitment. In 1988, 1990, and 1993, Ms. Byer received the Helen Wieselberg Award of the National Arts Club in recognition for her ongoing work with LIFT. In 1992, Lincoln Center produced, at Alice Tully Hall, a one-hour presentation for children called Dreams On A Shoestring, featuring an original script based on Ms. Byer and LIFT. She received a Humanitarian Hero recognition from Good Housekeeping Magazine for her ongoing work with LIFT and was the 2023 Martha Hill Dance Fund Lifetime Achievement Awardee. The feature-length film LIFT, documenting Ms. Byer's journey of LIFT, was featured in the 2022 Tribeca Festival and recognized with a “Children's Resilience in Film Award” by Shine Global. In December 1996, she was again spotlighted in two features in Dance Magazine. Ms. Byer coached the principals in the Columbia Pictures film, Center Stage. She was a member of the Antony Tudor Centennial Celebration Committee and in 2008 staged Tudor's Judgment of Paris for the American Ballet Theatre Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House. She is a repetiteur for the Antony Tudor Trust and a member of the Board of Directors of the Dance Notation Bureau and The Clive and Valerie Barnes Foundation. In 2010 she assisted Kevin McKenzie in ABT's restaging of Antony Tudor's Jardin Aux Lilas (Lilac Garden) and staged Agnes de Mille's Three Virgins and a Devil for the Alabama Ballet. In 2011 Ms. Byer restaged Antony Tudor's Soiree Musicale and the dances from Agnes de Mille's Carousel, Oklahoma, and Brigadoon for American Ballet Theatre's Studio Company. She continues to direct the NYTB School which she established in 1978. Learn more about The Diana Byer Legacy Project https://www.dancio.com/dianabyerlegacyproject Learn more about New York Theater Ballet https://nytb.org/about Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance Follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you get your podcasts. Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review! “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."
AARON JENSEN (he/him), is an award-winning Toronto-based composer and producer. His creative work has been premiered and recorded by JUNO and GRAMMY award-winning artists, including Randy Brecker, Mariah Carey, Natalie MacMaster, and Dame Evelyn Glennie. He had the pleasure of acting as musical director, band leader, and composer for the nine-time EMMY award-winning series, Schitt's Creek. Jensen's compositions have been performed around the world by choirs and symphony orchestras. He has contributed to a Broadway-optioned musical, a BAFTA-nominated video game, and a New York Times Bestselling book. His love of vocal music, obsession with language, and penchant for interweaving musical genres can be heard throughout his body of work. Jensen is the Artistic Director of Countermeasure and the Artistic Director Emeritus of SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. COUNTERMEASURE: Since forming in 2010, this twelve-person vocal group has enjoyed sell-out concerts across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Italy, and Japan. Countermeasure has recorded with GRAMMY and JUNO award-winning artists including Larnell Lewis, Cindy Cashdollar, and The Barenaked Ladies. They've shared the stage with artists such as Corey Hart, Alan Frew, The Swingle Singers, and Naturally 7. Their albums have been recognized with awards and nominations by the international CARA Awards (Best Album, Best Song), the John Lennon Songwriting Competition (Best Jazz Song), and the Independent Music Awards (Best A Cappella Song). Countermeasure has recently released their 4th studio album, Orchestral Sessions. They are excited to launch their performance season with symphony orchestras in 2025-2026. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com
Welcome to Season 03 Episode 09 - the "Frozen Pipes" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include Mr. Tim Kennedy, founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Buffalo Opera Unlimited, discussing the Live at the Met production of Carmen; Mr. Barry Kilpatrick offering an overview of the spring semester offerings from the SUNY Fredonia School of Music; and Dr. Tom Janik, whose photography exhibit "Scenes from Where You Live" is now on display at the Darwin R. Barker Library in Fredonia. Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening! Time Stamps: Tim Kennedy/Carmen - 2:30 Barry Kilpatrick/School of Music - 20:40 Arts Calendar - 38:45 Tom Janik/"Scenes from Where You Live" - 41:08 Media: "Looks Like A Cold, Cold Winter", written by Jack Fulton, Al Goering, Caeser Petrillo; performed by Georgia Gibbs, September 1950 "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle", from the opera Carmen; George Bizet, composer; Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halvéy, libretto; performed by Aigul Akhmetshina, mezzo-soprano; from the Metropolitan production of January, 2024 "Toréador, en garde!", from the opera Carmen; George Bizet, composer; Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halvéy, libretto; performed by Kyle Ketelsen, baritone; from the Metropolitan production of January, 2024 Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream; Frederick Mendelssohn, composer; performed by Seraph Brass, from the album Asteria, April 2018. Toccata in D Minor; J.S. Bach, composer; performed by the United States Naval Academy Band Trombone Quartet, October 2019 Carmen Overture, composed by George Bizet, 1875; performed by Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, December 2017 Artist Links: Tim Kennedy Metropolitan Opera House Barry Kilpatrick Visual and Performing Arts Calendar SUNY Fredonia Tom Janik Darwin R. Barker Library BECOME A MEMBER!
My guest today is Will Luera. Will is a comedic actor, presenter, writer, trainer and director, with a varied tool set that adds so many layers to his performances. He is currently the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, Director of Big Bang Improv and serve as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. His professional skills also include corporate training, workplace mediation, IT generalist, personal trainer, and wedding officiant. Will has also been seen at numerous improv festival across the country and around the world, including the Phoenix Improv Festival, Curious Comedy Theater Lovefest, Twin City Improv Festival, Countdown improv Festival, Miami Improv Festival, and Finland International Improv Festival. And that's only partial list of the many festivals he's done. I've had quite a few opportunities to meet this guy. You can tell that he is someone who loves to have fun, and help everybody else have fun too. He's kind, he's warm-hearted, he's an absolute pleasure to be around. This was a great opportunity for me to learn more about him, and now you will too! To learn more about Will Luera, visit his website at will-luera.com, and learn all about Florida Studio Theater at their website floridastudiotheatre.org.
Welcome to Season 03 Episode 05 - the "Veterans" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include Mr. Todd Langworthy, Town of Pomfret Historian, who will present "Veterans of Pomfret Past" as part of the Chautauqua County Historical Lecture Series; Ms. Cathy Fink, who with Marcy Marxer and Chao Tian will present "From China to Appalachia," and Mr. Tim Kennedy, Artistic Director Emeritus of Buffalo Opera Unlimited, who discusses the Live at the Met presentation of X: The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, and Amazon Prime Music, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Thanks for listening! Time Stamps: Todd Langworthy - 02:11 Cathy Fink - 17:48 Arts Calendar - 33:40 Tim Kennedy - 36:07 Media: "Taps Bugle Call", performed by the US Army Band, composed by Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield, July 1862 "Battle Hymn of the Republic", lyrics by Julia Ward Howe, William Steffe, musical arranger, 1862 "August Flower", traditional Chinese melody; performed by Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, and Chao Tian; May 2022 "Dark Eyes", Yevhen Hrebinka, lyrics; music adapted from the "Valse Hommage, Opus 21 for Piano" by Florian Hermann, 1879. Performed by Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer and Chao Tian, March 2022 "Play the Game", excerpt from X: The Autobiography of Malcolm X, performed by Anthony Davis (composer), from a performance at the National Opera America Center, October 2012. "We're Not Askin' Massa to sit at a lunch counter"; excerpt from the Metropolitan Opera production of X: The Autobiography of Malcolm X; Anthony Davis, composer; Christopher Davis, story; Tulani Davis, libretto; performed by Will Liverman, baritone, as Malcolm X. Artist Links: Todd Langworthy Cathy Fink Tim Kennedy
Will Luera is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Director of Big Bang Improv, and serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. He is the co-creator of Healing Moments for Alzheimer's, a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and ministry for persons with dementia and their caregivers. He is a conflict mediator with a focus on EDIA issues in the workplace. Follow Will and find out more about his work on stage and off: www.facebook.com/will.luera.improv www.instagram.com/wluera www.twitter.com/wluera www.linkedin.com/in/wluera For leadership communication group training events and public speaking coaching, check us out at https://improvteamculture.com/. Stay connected with us and check out our next big event, CAPTIVATE Leadership Communication Summit in downtown Boise Idaho, on November 15th, 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/captivate-leadership-communication-summit-tickets-706410752577?aff=ebdssbdestsearch --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meganmccaleb/message
Watch this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Cafe for only $5 a month! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom David Armstrong, the enigmatic host of the Broadway Nation podcast, joins Andrew in the ITBR. David teaches at the University of Washington School of Drama about the history of the Broadway Musical. He has 40+ years of professional experience in the theater industry. Astoundingly, he has been a director, writer, producer, and choreographer on Broadway. David is best known for being the Producing Artistic Director and later the Executive Producer, from 2000 to 2018, at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in Seattle, and now he's the Artistic Director Emeritus. There, he produced 19 new musicals including “Hairspray” and “Memphis.” With David's extensive theater background, we are given so much information on the history of Broadway, for instance, how it rose in the United States and how it has changed overtime. Did you know that Broadway originally wasn't meant for family audiences? David also shares the subtle progressive themes that many musicals such as Hairspray have, and how they changed the world. Give a listen to David's podcast, Broadway Nation! https://www.broadway-nation.com/ Follow David on Twitter @PodcastBroadway, Instagram @davidatbroadwaynation, and Facebook @BroadwayNationPodcast Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR to receive a free copy with any print or digital subscription. Order from @mandeemadeit, mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on Instagram, @thatolgayclassiccinema. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and Twitter, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Executive Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and our Spring 23 Interns (Andrea, Kaitlyn, Rosie, Sara, and Sheila) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/support
Paul Vato sits down with the incredibly engaging Will Luera for a lively conversation about the unique naming conventions within his family and his journey to living in Florida. Will takes us on a fascinating exploration of the origins of his family name and the Latino tradition of taking the mother's maiden name as a middle name. Learn how the vibrant Cuban culture has evolved over the years and why Sarasota is home to the 'number two beach in America'! From Mexico to Texas and beyond, our family migration stories take center stage as we delve into the rich tapestry of our shared connections, ancestry, and diverse cultures that make up our heritage. In this episode, we explore the exciting world of improv and performance, with Will sharing how his background in physics and experiences in CrossFit and Yoga have influenced his teaching methods. We talk about the art of stand-up comedy and the process of crafting a set, as well as some of our favorite comedians. And if you're curious about the intersection of language learning and improvisation, Will shares his journey of learning Spanish and Portuguese, as well as his insights into the letter systems of Arabic, Russian, and Norwegian. Our laughter, connection, and discovery don't end there! We discuss the idea of a road trip to the cities our families originated from and the possibility of opening up our own improv club. We also consider working in Latin America and the connection between our fathers' experiences as boxers (you know, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, etc). Plus, we celebrate our podcast's success of breaking the top 10 of independent comedy improv podcasts on GoodPods! Don't miss this incredible episode filled with humor, insight, and camaraderie. Will Luera is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Artistic Director of Improv Asylum, Director of Big Bang Improv & serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. Will is the co-creator of Healing Moments for Alzheimer's, a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and ministry for persons with dementia and their caregivers. He sits on the board of CreArte Latino, a Latino-centric cultural community center in the Sarasota area. Will tours globally as an improv comedy actor, instructor, director and perform and teaches regularly all across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Will-Luera.com --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:11) - Florida Living and Latino Name: Will and I discussed his family name, Cuban culture in Florida, and his love for Sarasota (0:04:27) - Mexican-American Migration and Heritage: We discuss our family migration, the Bracero program, ancestry, cultures, and the stories behind them. (0:15:22) - Improv and Physics in Performance: Will and I discuss physics, CrossFit, Yoga, his father's career migration, and the Bracero Program and how it applies to teaching improv. (0:23:12) - Comedy, Comedians, Vegas Trip: We discuss crafting stand-up comedy, favorite comedians, evolution, and the romantic side of the cigar business. (0:34:51) - Improvisation, Language Learning, and Personal Connections: Will and I discuss improv, stand-up comedy, South America, language systems, and DuoLingo. (0:44:16) - Improv, DNA, Latin Opportunities: Will and I discuss road trips, improv clubs, Latin America, boxing, Mexico, stand-up comedy, and a Vato Cigars package for famous comedians. (0:50:35) - Top 10 Comedy Podcasts: Will and I celebrate the podcast's success, discuss future projects, and appreciated support. Paul Vato is an actor, improvisor, comedian, poker player, podcaster & entrepreneur. - Buy/rate/review his book, The Kama Sucia aka The Filthy Bed at VATO.tv. Thank you! - Win a seat to the WSOP Main Event EVERY DAY IN MAY! bit.ly/ClubGGVato - Monetize your time & knowledge w/Owwll. Enter referral code "VATO" at sign-up to get $10 to use on the app. Apple: apple.co/35HC0hd • Android: bit.ly/OwwllGooglePlayPaulVato.com to connect with Paul Vato. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paulvato/message
A special edition following the Royal Shakespeare's Company's new production of Cymbeline, the final play in Shakespeare's First Folio - a collection that reaches its 400th anniversary this year. Acclaimed and award-winning Shakespearean, Greg Doran, has directed every play in the First Folio except Cymbeline. For him it's one of Shakespeare's most complex creations and he will be directing it for the first time as his swansong as the RSC's Artistic Director Emeritus. From the start of the production's rehearsal period until its first performance, Front Row follows Greg and his team as they get to grips with a play criticised and celebrated for its genre-busting, location-hopping, multiple plotlines, topped by the appearance of the god Jupiter descending from the heavens on an eagle. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu
Sheldon Epps is one of the all-time most influential African American theater and television directors. He's directed major productions on and off Broadway, in London and at many theaters across the U.S. He was the Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse for two decades and is now Artistic Director Emeritus, and currently serves as a Senior Artistic Advisor at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He's written a book called “My Own Directions: A Black Man's Journey In The American Theatre”.My featured song is “The Rescue”. Spotify link here.“Dream With Robert Miller”. Click here.---------------------------------------------If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click Here.Sheldon and I discuss the following:His family moves from Compton, CA to LA to Teaneck, NJHis mother started taking him to Broadway showsDrama ClubCarnegie Mellon to study actingGolden age of BroadwayBlack acting companies and starsHello Dolly with Cab Calloway and Pearl BaileyActing degreeActor after collegeStarted theater company in NYCNo “Survival jobs”; Teaching jobEllen's Stardust DinerPasadena PlayhouseBarrington Stage CompanyHis book; racism in the theaterBecoming Artistic Director of the Pasadena PlayhouseBlazing Saddles BOBBY M AND THE PAISLEY PARADE is Robert's forthcoming album. Featuring 10 new songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and international sitar sensation Deobrat Mishra. Called"ALBUM OF THE YEAR!" by Indie Shark. Praised by Steve Hackett (Genesis), John Helliwell (Supertramp), Gary Puckett (Union Gap), Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds), Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul and Mary), and David Libert (The Happenings).LIVE AT STEELSTACKS is the 5-song EP by Robert and his band, Project Grand Slam. The release captures the band at the top of their game and shows off the breadth, scope and sound of the band. The EP has been highly praised by musicians and reviewers alike. “Captivating!” Elliott Randall (Steely Dan) “PGS burns down the house!” Tony Carey (Rainbow)“Full of life!” Alan Hewitt (The Moody Blues) “Virtuoso musicians!” (Melody Maker) “Such a great band!” (Hollywood Digest) The album can be streamed on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and all the other streaming platforms, and can be downloaded at The PGS Store.ALL OF THE TIME is Robert's recent single by his band Project Grand Slam. It's a playful, whimsical love song that's light and airy and exudes the happiness and joy of being in love. “Pure bliss…An intimate sound with abundant melodic riches!” Melody Maker/5 Stars) “Ecstasy…One of the best all-around bands working today!” (Pop Icon/5 Stars) “Excellence…A band in full command of their powers!” (Mob York City)Watch the video here. You can stream “All Of The Time” on Spotify, Apple or any of the other streaming platforms. And you can download it here.THE SHAKESPEARE CONCERT is the album by Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, recorded "live" in the studio. It's been praised by Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Jim Peterik (Ides Of March), Joey Dee (Peppermint Twist), Elliott Randall (Steely Dan) and Sarah Class (British composer). Reviews: “Perfection!”, “5 Stars!”, “Thrilling!”, and “A Masterpiece!”. The album can be streamed on Spotify, Apple and all the other streaming services. You can watch the Highlight Reel HERE. And you can purchase a digital download or autographed CD of the album HERE. THE FALL OF WINTER is Robert's single in collaboration with legendary rocker Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March and formerly with Survivor. Also featuring renowned guitarist Elliott Randall (Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers) and keyboard ace Tony Carey (Joe Cocker/Eric Burden). “A triumph!” (The Indie Source). “Flexes Real Rock Muscle!” (Celebrity Zone). Stream it on Spotify or Apple. Watch the lyric video here. Download it here.FOLLOW YOUR DREAM HANDBOOK is Robert's Amazon #1 Bestseller. It's a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Sheldon at:https://www.amazon.com/My-Own-Directions-Journey-American/dp/1476688583Instagram: @sheldon_l_epps Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFacebook - www.facebook.com/followyourdreampodcastEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.comYouTubeLinkedIn Listen to the Follow Your Dream Podcast on these podcast platforms:CastBoxSpotifyApple Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comInstagramPGS Store - www.thePGSstore.comYouTubeFacebook - www.facebook.com/projectgrandslamSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
Sheldon Epps conceived and directed the Duke Ellington musical Play On! which received three Tony Award nominations, and was produced at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, where it received four Jefferson Awards including Best Musical. The Pasadena Playhouse production was filmed by PBS for broadcast as part of the “Great Performances” series. He also conceived and directed the highly acclaimed musical revue, Blues in the Night. The Broadway production was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical of the Year, and the London production, which he also directed, was nominated for two Laurence Olivier Awards, and ran for over a year on the West End before being broadcast in Europe by Thames Television. His 2018 production of the show in Los Angeles received unanimously positive critical acclaim and set box office records at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Arts. Mr. Epps was honored to be the Artistic Director of the renowned Pasadena Playhouse for two decades (1997-2017) and is widely credited with the rejuvenation and rebirth of that respected theatre company. His directing credits at The Playhouse include the record breaking production of Fences (starring Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett), Kiss Me Kate, Twelve Angry Men, Intimate Apparel, Blues for an Alabama Sky, The Night Is a Child, As Bees In Honey Drown, Blue, Play On!, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Old Settler, The Real Thing, On Borrowed Time, Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting, Blues in the Night, Purlie (a co-production with the Goodman Theatre), and the world premiere productions of the musicals Sleepless In Seattle, Breaking Through, and Ray Charles Live! He inaugurated Hothouse at The Playhouse, the theatre's hugely successful new play development program. He also co-directed the Broadway production of Baby It's You!, which was originally produced at The Playhouse. He now continues his association with the theatre as Artistic Director Emeritus. Under his leadership, The Pasadena Playhouse once again established a reputation for outstanding productions distinguishing themselves in their artistic excellence and theatrical diversity. During his tenure several productions successfully transferred to Broadway, off Broadway and numerous theatres all over the country. Among many other honors he received the NAACP Community Service Award and the prestigious James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award for his many accomplishments during his tenure at The Playhouse. For television he has directed episodes of “The Upshaws,” “Family Reunion,” “Frasier,” “Friends,” “The George Lopez Show,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Hannah Montana,” “Instant Mom,” “Evening Shade,” “Sister, Sister,” and many others, as well as several pilots. For five seasons he was also producer/director for the hit series “Girlfriends.” In recognition of his work in television, he was invited to be the Pankey Chair/Filmmaker in Residence at Chapman University. He has also taught acting, directing and theatre management at Yale School of Drama, USC, UCLA, University of San Diego, Occidental College, and Cal State LA among others. He was honored to receive the coveted Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater Carnegie-Mellon University. He is a long-time member of the Executive Board of the Society of Directors and Choreographers and served as Chair of the SDC Foundation Board of Trustees. He is also on the board of the Ten Chimneys Foundation. Mr. Epps is a two-time recipient of the Theatre Communications Group/Pew Charitable Trust National Theatre Artists Residency Grant, which supported his four-year tenure at The Old Globe as Associate Artistic Director. Currently, he is honored to serve as Senior Artistic Advisor at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. # # #
“If theatre holds a mirror up to nature, and you don't see yourself reflected in that mirror, then why should you engage with it?” This week on Speak The Speech, we are joined by “one of the great Shakespeareans of his generation” [Sunday Times], Artistic Director Emeritus of the Royal Shakespeare Company Gregory Doran. Gregory talks about his extensive and acclaimed body of work with the RSC, his long personal and professional partnership with Sir Antony Sher, and his commitment to diversity of voices in creating Shakespeare for everyone. Gregory Doran has spent 35 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the last 10 as Artistic Director. His directing highlights include King Lear, starring Antony Sher, The Tempest starring Simon Russell Beale, and his world-renowned production of Julius Caesar for the World Shakespeare Festival. In 2021 he directed the Henry VI Part 1 Open Rehearsal Project, which for the first time invited audiences to observe the RSC's full rehearsal process. In 2016 he took the company to mainland China for the first time, with the Henry IV plays and Henry V. In 2012 he directed David Tennant in Richard II, the first RSC production to be broadcast live in cinemas. He's won an Olivier award, a Sam Wanamaker Award from Shakespeare's Globe, and received numerous honorary doctorates. In 2023, as Artistic Director Emeritus, he will direct Cymbeline, his 50th production for the RSC.
Michael Gallagher, Artistic Director Emeritus of the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street in Swoyersville, PA, speaking about the musical "Gypsy" to be presented July 15 -24, 2022, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3pm. There is a dinner option, as well, and the meal starts at 6:30 Fridays & Saturdays, and Sundays at 1:30 pm. www.musicbox.org/ 570-283-2195
I am so thrilled to be launching Season 3 today with this fabulous and inspiring friend, mentor and artist. Joel Hall is a world renowned Choreographer, Artistic Director and Leader. He is the founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of the Joel Hall Dancers and Center based out of Chicago, IL. Joel gave me my first professional opportunity as a dancer 20 years ago. We had such a great time catching up with each other and laughing together. Listen along as we talk about his life, career, journey and what's next for his legendary Jazz Company and new school, The Hall, set to open later this year. Thank you so much for joining me this week Joel, you continue to be an inspiration to me:) Follow Joel Hall:Joel's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joel.hall2Joel Hall Dancers: https://www.joelhall.orgJoel Hall Dancers Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/joelhalldc/Donate to The Hall : https://www.joelhall.org/thehall Bill Janisse Instagram: @billjanisseBill FB: @billjanisse Hey Gurl! Instagram: @heygurl.podcastHey Gurl! FB: @heygurlpodcast Hey Gurl! Tik Tok: @heygurlpodcastHey Gurl! Website: www.heygurlpodcast.com
David Armstrong is an American stage director, writer, producer, lecturer, educator and choreographer. He is best known for his work at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle where from 2000 to 2018 he served as the Producing Artistic Director and later as the Executive Producer and Artistic Director, and where he is currently the Artistic Director Emeritus. He also currently serves on the faculty of the University of Washington School Of Drama where he teaches a course entitled: The Broadway Musical -How Immigrants, Jews, Queers and African-Americans Invented America's Signature Art Form. On Broadway he directed the musical Scandalous!: The Life And Trials Of Aimee Semple McPherson starring Carolee Carmello who received a Tony nomination for her performance. He also directed this show's pre-Broadway production at The 5th Avenue Theatre under the title Saving Aimee. Other acclaimed 5th Avenue Theatre productions include Candide, Sweeney Todd, HAIR, A Little Night Music, Company, Hello, Dolly!, Oliver!, Anything Goes, MAME, Pippin, The Secret Garden, Vanities, White Christmas, The Rocky Horror Show, Yankee Doodle Dandy!, Holiday Inn, A Room With A View, Jaques Brel Is Alive… and Paint Your Wagon as well as concert productions of Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Hairspray and Titanic. Under his leadership The 5th Avenue grew to become one of the nation's leading musical theater companies, especially with regards to the development and production of new work. During his tenure The 5th produced full productions of 19 new musicals, nine of which subsequently transferred to Broadway, and two of which received the TONY Award for Best Musical (Hairspray and Memphis). Mr. Armstrong's direction and choreography have been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in Los Angeles and at many leading regional theaters including DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, Seattle's ACT Theater, Ordway Center, Houston's TUTS, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Dallas Summer Musicals, Cincinnati Playhouse, St. Louis Rep, Cohoes Music Hall, Pittsburg CLO, and Ford's Theater. In 2018 he directed Shaw's Arms And The Man for the Seattle Shakespeare Company. Mr. Armstrong's awards include the Puget Sound Business Journal's 2016 “Outstanding Voice” Award, the Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa's 2018 Humanities Achievement Award, and in honor of his 18 years as Executive Producer and Artistic Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan proclaimed June 26, 2018 to be “David Armstrong Day” in the city of Seattle. In the spring of 2019 he joined the faculty of The University of Washington School of Drama to teach a new course called The Broadway Musical: How Immigrants, Queers, Jews and African-Americans Invented America's Signature Art Form, which he will teach again in during spring quarter of 2020.
Hosts Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston recently sat down with former Triumph frontman, lead singer, guitarist and song writer, Rik Emmett. After five decades in the biz, Rik Emmett earned the adjectives ‘prolific' and ‘eclectic'. Following over a dozen platinum albums from his Triumph years, he's produced 20 more as a non-platinum indie, ranging from rock and blues to jazz, folk & classical. He's in three Canadian Halls of Fame and has a star on two Walks of Fame, including the Canadian Walk of Fame. He's also picked up a few ‘Best Guitarist' awards from different organizations, in various style categories, along the way. Rik was the author of a GUITAR PLAYER magazine column for over a dozen years, and was also a music educator for a few decades on the heavily-respected Humber College faculty, where he taught Songwriting, Music Business, Creative Development and Directed Studies, and shared in a college Innovation Award for curriculum committee work. He's also the Artistic Director Emeritus of the Songstudio Songwriting Workshop, which he launched with his pal Blair Packham 15 summers ago. His latest creative undertaking is as a poet. Reinvention: Poems was published by ECW Press in 2021.
Jeeyoon was such a joy to sit down with. She is an award winning concert pianist and host of the Journey Through Classical Piano Podcast. She recently added 'author' to her list of titles as she just published "Whenever You're Ready" which is an incredible book about the many lessons learned from a lifetime of developing her craft as a pianist. It is not a book about being a piano player though as the lessons and wisdom found in it transcend any specific pursuit and offer incredible tools and encouragement for all of you to take on any challenge "whenever you're ready!" Visit www.jeeyoonkim.com to learn more About the book: Jeeyoon Kim is a professional concert pianist who has performed in venues like Carnegie Hall, the Chamber Music Society in San Francisco, and the Stradivari Society in Chicago. As an accomplished performing artist and award-winning music educator, she credits her success to key disciplines, practices, and mindsets that she lives out every day. In Whenever You're Ready: How to Compose the Life of Your Dreams (Greenleaf Book Group, Aug. 24, 2021), Kim gives readers a personal glimpse into her life, shares wisdom and insights she's gained from her experiences, and shows people how to achieve their own personal and professional success. Structured like one of the concerts she performs, this self-help book starts with a prelude and contains five movements, each focused on a different theme, such as forming habits and boosting creativity. Each movement is followed by a quick intermission that takes readers through a mini master class to help them gain an appreciation of classical music. This book is about helping readers prepare themselves mentally, emotionally, and physically for their own performances. Whether they are hoping to land a job, practicing for a speech, training for a marathon, or trying to accomplish a goal, Jeeyoon's book will offer them advice, encouragement, and practical exercises they can use to help them perform at their best and achieve their dreams. With warmth, honesty, and compassion, Jeeyoon speaks to readers who are in their own green rooms and invites them to live the life they hope for. Praise for Whenever You're Ready “Like the succinct distillation of human emotion she creates in her powerful piano performances, Jeeyoon shares with us in these pages her personal ‘tool kit for life.' A beautifully articulated, rare glimpse into the inner mind of a consummate musician and human being.” —Susan Kitterman, Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of the New World Youth Orchestra “Whenever You're Ready is the perfect resource guide for anyone who wants to improve upon their long-term professional or personal goals. For musicians and non-musicians alike, Jeeyoon's well-thought-out musical structure and beautifully crafted narrative give you the lift you need to improve your mindset and perhaps appreciate some beautiful music in the process.” —Tommy Phillips, President and Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theworkethic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theworkethic/support
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method App - Use code "GOLD21" when subscribing for your first month free!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appScott Belck's websitewww.scottbelck.comDr. Scott Belck currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Music at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) where he directs the CCM Jazz Orchestra and teaches applied Jazz Trumpet.He is a founding member of critically acclaimed Tromba Mundi contemporary trumpet ensemble and has toured as a member of Grammy Award winning funk legend Bootsy Collins' Funk Unity Band as lead trumpet. He has served as trumpet and cornet soloist with the Air Force Band of Flight in Dayton, Ohio where he also held the post of musical director for the Air Force Night Flight Jazz Ensemble. He is the Founding the Artistic Director Emeritus of the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra.His playing credits include recordings lead trumpet/guest soloist with the Cincinnati Pops featuring the Manhattan Transfer and John Pizzarelli, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Van Dells, and jazz soloist with the University of North Texas One O'clock Lab Band with whom he recorded four CDs as jazz soloist and section trumpet.He has performed as principal/lead trumpet with the St. Louis Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Lexington Philharmonic, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and as section trumpet with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra and the Duluth Festival Opera.He has performed as lead trumpet for shows/concerts of Christian McBride, Jimmy Heath, Aretha Franklin, Gerald Wilson, the Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra, Linda Ronstadt, John Lithgow, Donna Summer, Maureen McGovern, Michael Feinstein, Lalo Rodriguez, Sandy Patti, Tito Puente Jr., Tommy Tune, Manhattan Transfer, Lou Rawls, Patti Austen, The Coasters, Yes, Ben Vereen, Doc Severinsen, the Temptations, Olivia Newton-John, Neil Sedaka, the Blue Wisp Big Band, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Dayton Jazz Orchestra, the Ink Spots, the Four Freshmen, The Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Riddell, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Frankie Valli, The Maritime Jazz Orchestra of Canada as well as touring Broadway shows and regional and national recording sessions.He has performed as a leader, musical director, or sideman with many top jazz players on the scene today including: Fred Hersch, Rich Perry, Adam Nussbaum, Lew Soloff, Randy Brecker, Slide Hampton, Jim McNeely, Claudio Roditi, John Riley, Rick Margitza, Bob Belden, Jimmy Heath, Bobby Watson, Tom Harrell, Tim Hagans, Regina Carter, Wes Anderson, John Hollenbeck, Steve Turre, Conrad Herwig, Gordon Brisker, Hank Marr, Marvin Stamm, Gerry Mulligan, Kenny Garrett, John Fedchock, Phil Woods, Ed Soph, John LaBarbera and Diane Schuur.He has also served as the Artistic Director of the Dayton Jazz Orchestra, the Jazz Central Big Band, and the Miami Valley Jazz Camp in Ohio. He is the author of the text “Modern Flexibilities for Brass”, published by Meredith Music and distributed by Hal Leonard. In his spare time, he is the CEO and founder of Lip Slur World Headquarters.Belck's new book “Progressive Lip Flexibilities for Brass” is quickly becoming one of the most popular sarcastic lip slur books in the lower South-Central Ohio River valley region. Scott Belck is a Powell Signature Trumpet Artist.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)
Hosted by Kevin Scott Will Luera has built communities at theaters in Boston with Improv Boston and in Sarasota Florida as the Director of Improvisation at the Florida Studio Theater. He's Artistic Director of Improv Asylum, Director of Big Bang Improv and serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott2/support
In our first episode for 2021, Hal welcomes Kenny Leon to the podcast. During their chat, Kenny shares with Hal how he approached directing the same play for Broadway twice, why he believes the arts are such an important part of education, and the positive ways the pandemic has forced us to be better listeners for each other. Kenny Leon is a Tony and Obie Award-winning and Emmy-nominated Broadway and Television director. Most recently, he directed Lifetime’s Robin Roberts Presents: The Mahalia Jackson Story set to air this spring. Last year, he directed the Broadway premiere of Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece, A Soldier's Play. He also directed The Underlying Chris at Second Stage Theatre Company and the acclaimed production of Much Ado About Nothing at the Delacorte/Shakespeare in the Park. Broadway: A Soldier’s Play; American Son; Children of a Lesser God; Holler If Ya Hear Me; A Raisin in the Sun (Tony Award; 2014); The Mountaintop; Stick Fly; August Wilson’s Fences, Gem of the Ocean and Radio Golf. Off-Broadway: Everybody’s Ruby, Emergence-See! (The Public), Smart People (Second Stage). Television: “American Son” (adapted for Netflix), “Hairspray Live!,” “The Wiz Live!,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Dynasty,” “In My Dreams.” Author, Take You Wherever You Go. Artistic Director Emeritus, Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company. Follow Kenny on Twitter @iamKENNYLEON and see his latest projects on KennyLeon.com. To support Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, please visit truecolorstheatre.org. For all things Broadway Biz, visit our Instagram @BroadwayBizPodcast or our website broadwaybizpodcast.com. Have a question for Hal or a topic you'd like him to explore? Send Hal an email at broadwaybiz@halluftig.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On August 25th, 2020 SDCF Trustee and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pasadena Playhouse Sheldon Epps moderated a second roundtable conversation with regional Artistic Directors new to their roles about facing the specific challenges of the moment. He was joined by Melia Bensussen (Hartford Stage), Tim Bond (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley), David Ivers (South Coast Repertory), Rob Melrose (Alley Theatre) and Sarah Rasmussen (McCarter Theatre Center).
RIK EMMETT THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURERound Hill Records reissued 11 solo Rik recordings in the digital format – Ten Invitations (1998), Swing Shift (1998), Raw Quartet (1999), Live at Berklee (2000), Handiwork (2003), Good Faith (2003), Strung-Out Troubadours (2006), Live at Hugh's Room (2007), Liberty Manifesto (2007), Push & Pull (2009), and Marco's Secret Songbook (2012).Rik's latest release is the singer-songwriter acoustic project, Folk Songs for the Farewell Bonfire. Retired from touring, he has just completed a manuscript of poetry – working title, Reinvention. He works away in his home studio The Rockit Lab, capturing new singer-songwriter-guitarist material. He also blogs regularly on his website's member forum, interacting with his fans and answering posts.HISTORY IN BRIEFAfter five decades in the biz, Rik Emmett has earned the adjectives ‘prolific' and ‘eclectic'. Following over a dozen platinum albums from his Triumph years, he's produced 20 more as a non-platinum indie, ranging from rock and blues to jazz, folk & classical. His last full-blown rock record RES 9 was released worldwide in 2016 on the MASCOT / PROVOGUE label. His latest, entitled "Folk Songs for the Farewell Bonfire", referred to as The Bonfire Sessions, includes 18 solo acoustic / vocal tracks, as well as 6 jazz guitar instrumentals, available exclusively as downloads off of www.rikemmett.com.International notoriety earned him entry into three Canadian Halls of Fame, and a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame. He's also picked up a few ‘Best Guitarist' awards from different organizations, in various style categories, along the way.Author of a GUITAR PLAYER magazine column for over a dozen years, Mr. E. was also a music educator for a few decades on the heavily-respected Humber College faculty, where he taught Songwriting, Music Business and Directed Studies. He's also theArtistic Director Emeritus of the Songstudio Songwriting Workshop, which he launched with his pal Blair Packham 15 summers ago.HISTORY IN A BIT MORE DEPTHRik Emmett gained international recognition as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with Triumph from 1975 to 1988. Five gold & platinum decades in the music biz provided entry into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame, the Music Industry Hall of Fame, the Junos Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame. with a few ‘Best Guitarist' awards in various categories garnered along the way. Emmett morphed from Smooth Jazz awards in '05 and '07 to the worldwide release of a prog rock project called Airtime in ‘07, to a Latin / Mediterranean guitar trio project called ‘ Trifecta ‘ in 2009 (nominated for a Best Instrumental Juno). The full-blown rock band project, RES 9, by Rik Emmett & RESolution9, was released worldwide by the MASCOT / PROVOGUE label in 2016. His latest 2020 creative recording project is Folk Songs for the Farewell Bonfire, (The Bonfire Sessions) comprised of 18 solo acoustic / vocal tracks, as well as 6 jazz guitar instrumentals, available exclusively as downloads at www.rikemmett.com. Searching backwards chronologically, the 18th and 19th albums of his independent career (released through his website, www.rikemmett.com ) were “ Marco's Secret Songbook ”, [2012] a concept album with 15 music tracks, a spoken word narrative & symphonic underscore: and “ Then Again ”, [also 2012] an acoustic duo with Dave Dunlop, reworking the most popular Triumph repertoire with new arrangements. In 2011 “ reCOVERy Room 9 “ was released (also an acoustic duo with Dave Dunlop ), featuring nine cover songs from a wildly eclectic range of pop music. Rik was a popular columnist for Guitar Player magazine (his 13 years of Back to Basics resulting in his published educational series, For The Love of Guitar), and an innovative music educator of long standing with Humber College in Toronto, and is the Artistic Director Emeritus of the annual Songstudio Songwriting Workshop.A guitar magazine once wrote that Rik Emmett was “… his own worst enemy ... one of the only guitarists out there who may be too talented for his own damn good”. In a digital sound bite world, this offers insight on a music biz lifer, recognizing a unique artist, still going strong. For 48 years, as his own worst enemy, Rik has made choices as a loyal friend to his gifts - never a slave to fashion. Rik offers his best to every audience, of every stripe, in every piece of music that he performs, holding true to the magic power of the music.
Guest host and Central City Opera Director of Production Karen T. Federing interviews Soprano Emily Pulley and Baritone Jonathan Hays on the porch of the historic Pink House in Central City. Emily and Jonathan talk about their history with Central City as young artists and principal singers, how the pandemic has affected their lives, and about volunteering to spend the lockdown helping us maintain historic properties in Central City. This interview is recorded outdoors, and you’ll hear all the ambient sounds of beautiful Central City: wind, a dog barking, bird calls, even the occasional car motor. Watch the video version of this interview on the new Opera Central series at centralcityopera.org. Emily Pulley and Jonathan Hays both sing concerts for our CCO Al Fresco concert series this summer. Episodes are released digitally every Wednesday through July and August. Watch now at centralcityopera.org/ccoalfresco Want to pitch in to help us maintain our historic properties like Emily and Jonathan or volunteer for Central City Opera in another area? Contact us at marketing@centralcityopera.org. About the interview location: the Pink House, previously known as the McGlone House, was built between 1880 and 1895. Former Central City Opera Artistic Director John Moriarty bought the house from the McGlones in 1983, and he resided there throughout many Festivals before donating it to the company when he shifted to Artistic Director Emeritus in 2012. Perched on the hill above the Opera House, the house has been known for its beautiful gardens. These days, the Pink House is used for housing production staff during the summer Festival season. Curt Olds, mentioned several times in this interview, is a fellow Central City Opera regular and past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artist. You might remember him as Director/Curator/Soloist in ENCORE: A Musical Revue at Central City Opera in 2018 and 2019. He’s currently performing in Seoul, South Korea in the world tour of The Phantom of the Opera, which is managing cautious, pandemic-era performances. Both Emily and Jonathan have performed extensively with Central City Opera for many years beginning with their time in the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program as young artists. View photos of their most recent roles with the company at centralcityopera.org. Emily Pulley, Carmen in CARMEN, 2017; Jonathan Hays, Donald in BILLY BUDD, 2019.
On July 9th, 2020 SDCF hosted a virtual roundtable conversation, moderated by Sheldon Epps, SDCF Trustee and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pasadena Playhouse. He led a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of leading a non-ethnic specific organization as a leader of color. Sheldon was joined by Artistic Directors Robert Barry Fleming (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Nataki Garrett (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Jacob Padrón (Long Wharf Theatre), Hana Sharif (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis), and Stephanie Ybarra (Baltimore Center Stage).
Brian Clowdus (IG:@brianclowdus)(IG:@bcexperiences)has been breaking boundaries in the theatre industry since the offset of his career, making a national name for himself by producing shows that do so much more than just tell a story. They immerse audiences for experiences in the most unique site-specific locations that are all-consuming, mesmerizing, and compelling. He’s bringing his vision to the wider world, offering to consult and create custom productions for businesses, communities, and events. Brian Clowdus is the CEO of Brian Clowdus Experiences, which is taking his environmental work all across the country, expanding at an unprecedented rate. Brian is also the Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Serenbe Playhouse, the nation’s premiere outdoor site-specific theatre company which was recently named One of the Top 20 Theatres in the Nation by Playbill. He has performed and directed in Tokyo, London, Canada, Central and South America, The Caribbean, NYC, LA, and in almost every other major city in the United States. Brian was named the Top Artistic Director in Atlanta and one of the Top 20 Atlantans to Watch by Creative Loafing, one of the Top 15 Atlantans Under 40 by Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazines, one of the Top 40 Under 40 by Georgia Trend, one of the Most Eligible Bachelors in Atlanta by Jezebel Magazine, one of the Most Influential Atlantans in the Entertainment Industry by Men’s Book Atlanta, and most recently one of Atlanta’s 500 Most Powerful Leaders by Atlanta Magazine.
Rick Sperling is a world-renowned Arts Education, Community Arts and Creative Youth Development pioneer. He is the founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit which he began as a way to address what he calls, "gaps in arts education through the metro Detroit area." During Rick's 27 years of leadership, Mosaic became a fixture on Detroit's arts scene while frequently earning national media attention. It is known for the high quality (and high energy) of its performances and its ability to propel its students into performing arts careers — and other successes. His most recent endeavor is Sperling Arts Strategies LLC, Which serves as the Arts Consultant for Detroit Public Schools leading the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) Pathways Initiative, connecting 24 Arts Partners with the Detroit School of Arts, and creating Middle School Arts Conservatories. www.MosaicDetroit.org Support this podcast
Rick Sperling is a world-renowned Arts Education, Community Arts and Creative Youth Development pioneer. He is the founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit which he began as a way to address what he calls, "gaps in arts education through the metro Detroit area." During Rick's 27 years of leadership, Mosaic became a fixture on Detroit's arts scene while frequently earning national media attention. It is known for the high quality (and high energy) of its performances and its ability to propel its students into performing arts careers — and other successes. His most recent endeavor is Sperling Arts Strategies LLC, Which serves as the Arts Consultant for Detroit Public Schools leading the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) Pathways Initiative, connecting 24 Arts Partners with the Detroit School of Arts, and creating Middle School Arts Conservatories. www.MosaicDetroit.org Support this podcast
Sheldon Epps (Frasier, Friends) is Artistic Director Emeritus of the renowned Pasadena Playhouse. Before beginning his tenure at The Playhouse in 1997, he served as Associate Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre for four years. Mr. Epps has directed both plays and musicals at many of the country’s major theatres including the Roundabout, Manhattan Theatre Club, the Guthrie, Playwrights Horizons, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Arena Stage, and the Goodman Theatre. He conceived the highly acclaimed musicals Play On! and Blues In the Night, which both received Tony Award nominations. He directed productions of both of those shows on Broadway, in London, and at theatres around the world. Mr. Epps has also had a busy career as a television director, helming episodes of shows such as “Frasier,” “Friends,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Girlfriends” and many others. Under his leadership, The Pasadena Playhouse has earned distinction for productions of artistic excellence, critical and box office success, and highly praised theatrical diversity. New episodes every Thursday! #TheatreCornerThursday Website: www.theatre-corner.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/theatrecorner YouTube: www.youtube.com/theatrecorner Instagram: www.instagram.com/theatrecorner
Dennis Zacek, founding member and Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theatre for 34 years, joined us in the Booth for a fascinating conversation about playwrights, directing, and the history of Chicago theatre. He shares his experiences directing over 250 productions, including his current production of Waiting for Godot, which runs at Victory Gardens through December 15. Dr. Z is an icon of the Chicago theatre community, having been at the forefront of the storefront theatre movement in the mid-1970s. In 2014, Victory Gardens received the special Regional Theatre Tony Award for outstanding contributions to the American theatre landscape. The Zacek Tapes is a fascinating book filled with interviews with Dennis about many aspects of his life in the theatre. We couldn't recommend it more highly! More notes to come... Kiss of Death Jessye Norman, American opera singer and recitalist. A dramatic soprano, Norman sang a broad repertoire and avoided being limited to one kind of genre. She famously stated that "pigeonholes are for pigeons” and that she was "attracted to the unusual". A towering figure on operatic, concert, and recital hall stages, Norman leaves a vast catalogue of recordings. NY Times music critic Edward Rothstein described her voice as a "grand mansion of sound”, and wrote that “it has enormous dimensions, reaching backward and upward. It opens onto unexpected vistas." Jessye Norman was 74. Read the full NYTime obit here.
Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emeritus of the Alvin Ailey American Dance discusses 60 years of achievement by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, their classes, work in the community, her life and work with the company.
Betty Perry is a violist, the Founder and Artistic Director EMERITUS of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Community Ambassador. In this episode Betty tells the story of how music saved her life. Listen to Know Indy and meet the good people who are doing their best right here in Indianapolis. Guests range from business leaders and community activists, to musicians and artists. On each episode one guest joins host Steven Tyler for an in-depth conversation about their life, career, passions, and what drives them. Know Indy is your introduction to the talented and interesting people you need to know. Website: https://www.knowindy.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowindyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowindyshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowindyshow
Betty Perry is a violist, the Founder and Artistic Director EMERITUS of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Community Ambassador. In this episode Betty tells the story of how music saved her life. Listen to Know Indy and meet the good people who are doing their best right here in Indianapolis. Guests range from business leaders and community activists, to musicians and artists. On each episode one guest joins host Steven Tyler for an in-depth conversation about their life, career, passions, and what drives them. Know Indy is your introduction to the talented and interesting people you need to know. Website: https://www.knowindy.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowindyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowindyshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowindyshow
How much do we learn about ourselves through our work? What do our friendships teach us about ourselves? We sat down on the Penumbra Theatre stage in St. Paul, Minnesota with Obie Award-winning director Lou Bellamy. Mr. Bellamy is the founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of Penumbra Theatre and has accomplishments that would take 3 hours to name off. We talked about the importance of never losing sight of history to guide us creatively into the future, the freedom of living boldly into blackness, putting heart at the forefront of art, and more. Featured song: “August” by Sarah White: https://soundcloud.com/sarah-white Support our show and become a member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on iTunes Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: @weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: @weaponchoicepod Email: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com
Karyl Lynn Burns and Jim O'Neil are the co-founders of the Rubicon Theater in downtown Ventura, California. They are celebrating their 20th Anniversary Season with six new shows. They call it "A Season of Enchantment." Jim has a long career in the theater; acting, directing, writing and producing. He's the Artistic Director Emeritus at Rubicon. Karyl Lynn has focused on her career as an actress and is the Producing Artistic Director. They don't run the theater by themselves, they've got a fantastic team and pull from a volunteer team of over 300 people. 20% of the volunteers have been with them since the beginning 20 years ago. Jim and Karyl Lynn are married and work closely together. In this episode, we explore what it's like to live as a creative couple. They have some ground rules: limit work-talk at home, remember that they're friends and co-workers and never forget their shared values. There were plenty of threads to travel down in this far-reaching interview including, How to read the audience? What does it mean to be a non-profit and how that affects operations? How running the theater is like sailing, you plot a course and then go with the winds. Over the years they have had 45,000 students go through their summer programs, and over 440,000 people have enjoyed their productions. With 20 years behind them, they are planning for ongoing sustainability, focusing on the people and the building the theater is housed in. They enjoy a tremendous amount of local financial support and know that great productions help pull in an even broader audience. We wish them the best for this Anniversary Season.
It's Tuesday and... Will Luera is our guest! Will is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Director of Big Bang Improv and serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston, Artistic Director of the Pilsen Improv Festival, Artistic Associate of the Chicago Improv Festival, Artistic Advisor to the Women in Comedy Festival and Part-time Faculty at Boston College. He has appeared in numerous improv festivals around the world and have studied improvisation with ImprovOlympic, The Second City, The Annoyance Theater, The Upright Citizens Brigade, and Keith Johnstone. He has been working with Florida Studio Theatre since 2014. Before that he was with ImprovBoston where he had worked since 1997 directing the Mainstage cast and developing the nationally renowned productions of Sitcom, Secret Society, Blue Screen, Playbook and Quest. In 2004, Will was the Boston and national winner of PAX-TVs World Cup Comedy. I am also a producer and actor in Strange Faculty, which was accepted to the 2007 New York Television Festival, the 2008 Los Angeles Independent Television Festival and was a winner of the 2008 NBC Comedy Short Cuts competition. He tours globally as improv and theater actor, director and instructor that performs and teaches regularly all across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Will is the lucky husband of a beautiful woman and proud father of two. You can reach him at me@will-luera.com.
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #95 (Will Luera, Shiyan AKA Bee) III In the final episode of "The Will Luera Podcast Trilogy", Tom is joined by Will Luera (“The Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston”, Director of Improvisation for The Florida Studio Theatre) & Shiyan aka Bee ("Bodega", "The Quarry" & "Straight Out of Context") Topics discussed include Will’s time in Sarasota as Director of Improvisation for The Florida Studio Theatre, directing at a theater other then ImprovBoston, relocating his family spending time with family and being nice to each other. Stories Without Roofs is looking for volunteers of all kinds to assist with helping homeless youths produce short stories and fully realized plays based on their work. It is an awesome cause and could use all the support that can be given. Contact Tom Boyer or Misch Whitaker for volunteering opportunities. Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
The Improv Saved My Life Podcast Episode #50 (Will Luera, Shiyan AKA Bee & Chris Griffin) EPISODE 50!!! In this episode, Tom is joined by co hosts, Shiyan aka Bee & Chris Griffin and the guest is “The Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston”, Will Luera. The hosts pick Will’s brain one last time before he sets out on his new journey, as Director of Improvisation for The Florida Studio Theatre. Will touches on all sorts of topics including passing the Latino torch at IB, his poker face, putting improv into perspective & his influence over the Boston Improv community. We also took your questions Facebook and Will answered them all. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… “Follow the Funny" Do me a favor and subscribe and rate "The Improv Saved My Life Podcast” on iTunes at this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/b.i.t.s-boston-improv-talk/id786818514?mt=2
In this episode, Tom is joined by co host, Shiyan aka Bee (“Russian for Elephant”,”Bodega") and the guest is “The Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston”, Will Luera. Topics discussed include Will’s distinguished improv career, balancing being both a family man & successful improviser, Will’s new LLC “Atomica Arts” and “Improv Utopia East”. This weeks edition of “The Made Up Movie Game” features “Human Behavior”, a Bjork song inspired movie about a couple caught in a blackout in NYC on a very special night. Should you check out this episode? Yes, and… also check out all of the awesome shows at ImprovBoston
Director Jack O'Brien announces his new title as Artistic Director Emeritus at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre and charts his quarter-century tenure as Artistic Director from his hiring in 1981; reveals his original plans to be a musical comedy writer and star; describes his apprenticeship as a director in the APA Repertory Company under such mentors as Ellis Rabb and John Houseman; remembers his final acting appearance -- opposite Christopher Walken -- and how that set him firmly on the directing path for good; discusses his emergence as an acclaimed director of both musical comedies (including "Hairspray" and "The Full Monty") and the plays of Tom Stoppard (including "Hapgood" and "The Coast of Utopia"); and shares the impetus behind the creation of the stage version of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas". Original air date - December 14, 2007.
Director Jack O'Brien announces his new title as Artistic Director Emeritus at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre and charts his quarter-century tenure as Artistic Director from his hiring in 1981; reveals his original plans to be a musical comedy writer and star; describes his apprenticeship as a director in the APA Repertory Company under such mentors as Ellis Rabb and John Houseman; remembers his final acting appearance -- opposite Christopher Walken -- and how that set him firmly on the directing path for good; discusses his emergence as an acclaimed director of both musical comedies (including "Hairspray" and "The Full Monty") and the plays of Tom Stoppard (including "Hapgood" and "The Coast of Utopia"); and shares the impetus behind the creation of the stage version of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas". Original air date - December 14, 2007.
Director Jack O'Brien (Tony Award winner for Hairspray and The Coast of Utopia) announces his new title as Artistic Director Emeritus at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre and charts his quarter-century tenure as Artistic Director from his hiring in 1981; reveals his original plans to be a musical comedy writer and star; describes his apprenticeship as a director in the APA Repertory Company under such mentors as Ellis Rabb and John Houseman; remembers his final acting appearance -- opposite Christopher Walken -- and how that set him firmly on the directing path for good; discusses his emergence as an acclaimed director of both musical comedies (including Hairspray and The Full Monty) and the plays of Tom Stoppard (including Hapgood and The Coast of Utopia); and shares the impetus behind the creation of the stage version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas.
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Acclaimed Actor, John Shea, “Lex Luthor” – “New Adventures of Superman”About Harvey's guest:Today's guest, John Shea, is a highly acclaimed and beloved actor, writer, producer and director who's been entertaining audiences on stage, in movies and on television in a stellar career spanning 5 decades. Of course, we all remember him as “Hank Zaret” on “W-I-O-U”, “Lex Luthor” in “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”, “Harold Waldorf” in “Gossip Girl”, “Thomas Eckart” on “Agent X”, and “Adam Kane” on “Mutant X”, for which he was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Actor. But well beyond those roles, our guest has demonstrated remarkable versatility and has delivered a whole slew of memorable performances in every medium. On Broadway, he appeared in “Romeo and Juliet”, “End of the World” and “Yentl”, for which he received a Theatre World Award. And he received a Drama Desk Award for his performance in "American Days", and an Obie Award for his performance in "The Dining Room". In London's West End, he starred in “The Normal Heart” and “Long Day's Journey Into Night”, and at Carnegie Hall, he appeared in “The Soldier's Tale”. On the big screen, he's appeared in many movies including “Hussy”, “Missing”, “Windy City”, for which he was named Best Actor at the Montreal International Film Festival, “Honeymoon”, “Once We Were Dreamers”, “Honey I Blew Up the Kid”, “The Insurgents”, “An Invisible Sign”, “The Trouble with the Truth”, and “Southie” (1998) and “Grey Lady”, both of which he co-starred in, co-wrote and directed. And on television, in addition to the shows I already mentioned, you've seen him in “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, “The Hitchhiker”, for which he received a Cable Ace Award nomination, “Sex and the City”, “Law & Order”, “The Good Wife”, “Madam Secretary”, “Blue Bloods” and many more. And he's co-starred in numerous great TV movies and miniseries including “Family Reunion”, “Kennedy”, “Hitler's S.S.: Portrait in Evil”, “A Case of Deadly Force”, “The Impossible Spy”, “Notorious”, “Ladykiller” and of course, the multi-award winning miniseries “Baby M” (1988), for which he won a well-deserved Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. And if all of that weren't enough, our guest is also a founding member of the Nantucket Film Festival, and he's the Artistic Director Emeritus of the Nantucket Theatre Workshop. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/To learn more about John Shea, go to:https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjohnshea/@harveybrownstone,#harveybrownstone,@harveybrownstoneinterviews,#harveybrownstoneinterviews,#JohnShea,@JohnShea,#theofficialjohnshea,@theofficialjohnshea,@LexLuthor,#Superman,#GossipGirl,#AgentX,#MutantX,#RomeoandJuliet,#EndoftheWorld,#Yentl,#SexandtheCity,#MerylStreep,#LeeStrasberg,#IndianaJones,#BetteDavis,#RobertFKennedy,#HitlersSS,#EliCohen,#AlanAlda,#MickJagger,#Law&Order,#TheGoodWife,#MadamSecretary,#BlueBloodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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