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A Note for Jacob: Since my second podcast recording with Matt, I am pleased to report that General Admission Seating for the May 5 event is SOLD OUT!!   It is a pleasure to welcome actor Matt DeAngelis back to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matt grew up on showtunes and Boston sports. Matt studied theatre at the University of Southern Maine and The Boston Conservatory before heading down Route 95 to NYC in 2004. In June 2009, Matt got the call to make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning production of HAIR with Tony Award winner Diane Paulus at the helm. Matt continued with that production, “Across the Atlantic Sea,” to the West End in the role of “Woof” and then launched the first national US Tour of HAIR and was seen back on Broadway in the “Summer of Love” revival of HAIR.Following his time with the hippies, Matt launched the first national tour of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT as the “Representative from Jingletown”. Matt's cross-country adventures continued in 2014 with the first national tour of ONCE, where he played “Svec” and five instruments. Over the last five years, Matt has been a veteran of almost 2,000 performances.   Thankfully, Matt returned home to Broadway (again with Diane Paulus) in the hit musical WAITRESS, where he starred opposite Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, two-time Grammy winner Jason Mraz, and seven-time Grammy nominee and the show's composer, Sara Bareilles. He then toured the country with the WAITRESS National Tour as Earl opposite his real-life wife, Christine Dwyer, as Jenna. Upon returning from the road, Matt was a part of developing the World Premiere of The Secret Life of Bees at The Atlantic Theatre Company, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold. He also appeared in Orpheus Descending at Theatre for a New Audience.  Matt DeAngelis also started the Janice Jam in memory of his mother, Janice, who passed from metastatic breast cancer in 2022. This annual event channels the magic of Broadway to honor those we've lost, uplift those fighting, and fund critical research. This event serves as a yearly celebration of Janice, her love for theater, and raising money for those affected by metastatic breast cancer.   On May 5, 2025, a group of Broadway all-stars will join Matt and Christine for this event. Golden Globe and Oscar-winning actor Ariana DeBose, Tony winner John Gallagher, Jr., Tony-nominated actors Jeremy Jordan and Jenn Colella, Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Krysta Rodriguez, Omar Jose Cardona, Rachel Potter, and Stark Sands are expected to perform.On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Matt DeAngelis previewed the 2025 Janice Jam, revealed this year's music director, and explained how you can support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Joe Chvala (Artistic Director/Flying Foot Forum) is the founder and artistic director of the highly-acclaimed percussive dance company, the Flying Foot Forum. In addition to the Flying Foot Forum, Chvala has directed, choreographed, and been commissioned to create new works for a variety of theater and dance companies including the Guthrie Theater, the Walker Art Center, the Ordway Music Theater, the Minnesota Opera, Chicago Shakespeare, Children's Theater Company, Arkansas  Repertory, Theater Mu, Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, the History Theater, The Alpine Theater Project, Park Square Theatre, and The Boston Conservatory.  He has been the recipient of both Ivey and Sage awards for theater and dance as well as numerous “Best of the Year” honors from various US newspapers and periodicals and numerous choreographic and interdisciplinary awards, fellowships, and grants from such organizations as the National Endowment for the Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the McKnight Foundation. His recent film work as a director/writer has been featured in a number of European and American film festivals.Description of WorkFootfall—Choreographed by Joe Chvala, “Footfall” features a mixture of Flying Foot Forum's signature hybrid percussive dances with traditional clogging, folk music and dance to celebrate the passing of time, the ephemeral quality of life and the joys, struggles, strengths, longings, passions, and melancholy that are a part of it all. This piece will appear in its entirety in our upcoming concert May 8-18 at Park Square Theater. NOTE: The a cappella clogging duet “One Hundred Dead Dollars” was choreographed by founding company member, Clayton Schanilec.

The commercial dance world is cutthroat, but students are learning a multitude of dance disciplines as well as audition and self-promotion skills through a Boston Conservatory at Berklee program.

NERVOUS THEATRE is a nomadic theatrical collective creating ensemble-driven productions. Their work celebrates and exploits the ‘liveness' of theatre for all its physical and communal possibilities. Founded by artistic director Connor Berkompas, NERVOUS THEATRE has been hailed as "Ambitious and Fabulous" by The San Diego Reader and recognized as "an electrifying company to keep a close eye on" by The Arts Business. Their eclectic body of work has been presented by arts organizations across the nation including Tinworks Art, Gloucester Stage Company, The Boston Conservatory, Westside Theater and Surel's Place.NERVOUS THEATRE will make their Minneapolis debut with the full-length work DANCING ANIMALS at The Southern Theater as part of their Performance Partnership Program in June of 2025.HH showing Friday, 4/24/25 5:30pmdance with me, baby is a celebration of communal movement and its transformative power. On this night, with this audience, what is the conversation that only we can have? In rediscovering each other, can we envision new ways of being together?There are four of us… and many more of you.Why are we all speaking at the same time?When did we start dancing?Where do we go from here?Nervous Theatre presents a work-in-process ahead of their evening-length premiere at The Southern Theater in June of 2025. dance with me, baby is created by artistic director Connor Berkompas in collaboration with Alexandra Bodnarchuk, Marcela Michelle, and Yukina Sato.

It is a privilege to welcome actor Matt DeAngelis as a guest for a special edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matt grew up on showtunes and Boston sports. Matt studied theatre at the University of Southern Maine and The Boston Conservatory before heading down Route 95 to NYC in 2004. In June 2009, Matt got the call to make his Broadway debut in the Tony-winning production of HAIR with Tony Award winner Diane Paulus at the helm. Matt continued with that production “Across the Atlantic Sea” to The West End in the role of “Woof” and then launched the first national US Tour of HAIR and was seen back on Broadway in the “Summer of Love” revival of HAIR.Following his time with the hippies, Matt launched the 1st National tour of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT as the “Representative from Jingletown”. Matt's cross-country adventures continued in 2014 with the first national tour of ONCE, where he played “Svec” and five instruments. Over the last five years, Matt has been a veteran of almost 2,000 performances. Thankfully, Matt returned home to Broadway (again with Diane Paulus) in the hit musical WAITRESS, where he starred opposite Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, two-time Grammy winner Jason Mraz, and seven-time Grammy nominee, and the show's composer, Sara Bareilles. He then toured the country with the WAITRESS National Tour as Earl opposite his real life wife, Christine Dwyer, as Jenna. Upon returning from the road Matt was a part of developing the World Premiere of The Secret Life of Bees at The Atlantic Theatre Company, directed by TONY winner Sam Gold. He also appeared in Orpheus Descending at Theatre for a New Audience.Matt DeAngelis made many performance appearances on television with these multiple shows, including Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Matt is also seen on Person of Interest, Madam Secretary, Marvel's Daredevil, EVIL, For Life, Chicago PD, FBI, and Waitress starring Sara Bareilles. Matt lives with his beautiful wife, fellow performer (and Bostonian) Christine Dwyer, and their Boston Terrier “Chowdah". Matt and Christine also co-own THE WORKING STUDIO, a music theatre and acting studio dedicated to unlocking people's potential and embracing individuality in the audition process. They have also launched a successful master class series, UPGRADE YOUR AUDITION, with other top industry professionals to demystify the auditioning and booking process. Matt DeAngelis also started the Saloon Sessions. The once-a-month jam session features Matt and his cast members from Swept Away as they perform a combination of Broadway, folk music, and pop tunes. DeAngelis has brought together an impressive group of performers in honor of his mother and the countless others affected by the disease. The series serves as a celebration of his mother, Janice, who passed away in 2022 from metastatic breast cancer.  Janice's love of theater and music and raises money for the millions of people affected by breast and other types of cancer. The show also welcomes special guests. For their upcoming March 16 show, Tony-nominated actor Tony Yazbeck (On The Town), Emma Pittman (The Outsiders and Back to the Future), and Stephanie Torns (Waitress and Wicked) will join the festivities at Hurley's Saloon in New York City.  Proceeds from the show will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.    On this special episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Matt DeAngelis spoke about performing in Hair, Swept Away, and Waitress. He also discussed starting the Saloon Sessions and how some of Broadway's biggest stars rally around the residency.Let's connect on social media: A) BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jacobelyachar.bsky.socialB) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyachar/C) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/D) Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jacobelyacharE) Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobElyacharF) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Kikau and Matty speak with the amazing Adam Moxness on today's episode. Kikau was inspired to bring Adam on after his incredible presentation at the Musical Theater Educators' Alliance annual conference in New York City. They discuss Universal Design for Voice and Theatre Teaching (UDVTT). Adam's recommendations include CAST.org, which is the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) website, Think Protein Bars (specifically the peanut butter chocolate ones), John & Jen by Andrew Lippa, and the Sunset Boulevard revival by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Kikau shares that he is currently listening to Chita: A Memoir by Chita Rivera with Patrick Pacheco. Adam Moxness is a dedicated educator, accomplished performer, and innovative researcher serving as an instructor of musical theatre voice at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis. With an MFA in musical theatre vocal pedagogy from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Adam has emerged as a leader in the field of inclusive voice education. His groundbreaking work in Universal Design for Voice and Theatre Teaching (UDVTT) focuses on accessibility-based and neurodiversity-affirming pedagogical approaches, aiming to create inclusive learning environments where every student, regardless of ability or background, can thrive. Adam's expertise extends beyond the classroom. He has presented his research at national and international conferences, including the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance, Pan American Vocology Association, and the International Congress of Voice Teachers, as well as through workshops and online courses designed to empower educators to adopt more inclusive teaching practices. His research and pedagogy have been recognized with grants from Berklee College of Music and collaborations with institutions such as the Voice Study Centre and Bowling Green State University.

SEASON 3 Episode Fifteen. "Franki Take A Bow"Synopsis:   Sean investigates whether the unsafe practices of a college theatre program contributed to a young woman's tragic mental health spiral.Special Guests: Franki Mastrone, Jessica Webb, Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Content warning: Content dealing with sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. Help is also available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifelife 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988.  That's 988. Coming up in 2 weeks: "The Court Watson Story."  In a special two-part episode, costumer Court Watson, in his first podcast interview, details his explosive allegations against Tony award winning costume designer William Ivey Long. Hear more of Sean's conversation with Franki at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

State of the Arts Episode 217 is now available for streaming on Spotify! Singer/songwriter Lynne Robyn Barasch joins me on my podcast for an inspiring interview. This spirited artist has carved out a dynamic career in the music industry. While she went to school at The Boston Conservatory, she eventually gravitated toward rock music. She partook in composing the song “Walk with Me” for Emmy-nominated civil rights documentary “Leveling Lincoln.”

Hello friends! GRAMMY-winning soprano Sangeeta Kaur is my guest for episode 1463! Her latest project, MYTHOLOGIES II, reimagines ancient Greek myths through cinematic soundscapes and lush orchestral tone poems, featuring the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The album, a collaboration with GRAMMY-winning composer Danaë Xanthe Vlasse, is nominated for Best Classical Compendium at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Go to sangeetakaurmusic.com for more info on the music. We have a great conversation about being the first Vietnamese female to win a GRAMMY in 2021 for MYTHOLOGIES, working with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, being a Governor at The Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy, owning Studio Hill here in Austin, the Boston Conservatory of Music, collaborating with Jon Anderson of YES, making modern classical music, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Sangeeta. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!    Give to The American Red Cross to help with Southern California Wildfires HERE   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

In concert with Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, the oldest black church in the Merrimack Valley this Saturday offers its third annual celebration of the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader.Haverhill's Calvary Baptist Church holds “Sounds of a Movement,” featuring music, history, services and the awarding of the Drum Major for Justice award to Dennis D. Everett Jr. Rev. Kenneth Young of Calvary Baptist Church, who recently appeared on WHAV's “Win for Breakfast” program, says Everett is being honored for his work in prison reform, youth empowerment and restorative justice.“The award is someone who is doing either social justice work in the community or racial justice working in the community. Trying to uplift people living in the margins. We know that Dennis has work not only in Haverhill but in the Merrimack Valley for some time and we appreciate the work that he has done, and wanted to highlight the things that he's doing and make sure he knows that someone is appreciative of the work that he's doing.”Young notes the afternoon program involves singers Christina DeVaughn, who has a master's in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory, gospel singer Kylisha Farris and actress Remani Lazana.“One thing you're going to hear about is Mahalia Jackson—someone who not only he collaborated with, but she collaborated with him. When you hear ‘I have a dream,' speech she's the one you hear in the background who yells out to him ‘tell them about the dream,' and then he starts the repetition of ‘I have a dream today.' So, we want to highlight her in the songs they were singing and those who were participating, whether they were younger or were older. That's the theme for this year,” he adds.“Sounds of a Movement” takes place this Saturday, Jan. 18, opening at 2:30 p.m. and program at 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, at 13 Ashland St., Haverhill.An offering will take place with proceeds going to the Church's scholarship fund and outreach program.Support the show

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Samantha Géracht, Artistic Director, Sokolow Theatre/Dane Ensemble. In this episode of Dance Talk, host Joanne Carey speaks with Samantha Géracht, the Artistic Director of Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble. Together they discuss the influence of Anna Sokolow's work, the legacy of Anna Sokolow's immense catalogue of work and what an integral modern dance pioneer Sokolow is to the dance community. They also discuss the upcoming concert that emphasizes joy and light during the winter season. Samantha shares insights into her role as artistic director the growth of the company, the transformative experience of working with Sokolow's choreography, and the vision for the future of the company. Samantha Géracht performed with Anna Sokolow's Players' Project for eleven years and is a founding member of the Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble. In 2017 Ms. Géracht was appointed the ensemble's artistic director. She has toured and taught Sokolow's repertory nationally and internationally, setting Ms. Sokolow's works on professional companies, university dance programs, and solo dance artists, including the Centre de Danse Nationale de Paris, the Boston Conservatory, Williams College, The Ailey School/Fordham University, Loyola Chicago, Franklin and Marshall College, Barnard College, Clarence Brooks, Jennifer Conely, Sandra Kaufman, Kanopy Dance Company and Academy, Ellen Robbins Dance, and Christine Dakin. Ms. Géracht studied technique and composition with Alwin Nikolais and Murry Louis, Humphrey/Limon with Jim May, Betty Jones, Fritz Luden, and Gail Corbin, and Weidman with Deborah Carr. She has taught in the Professional Studies program at the Limon Institute, the Herbert Berghoff (‘HB') Studio, and is on the faculty of the Hoboken Charter School. Ms. Geracht performed the Humphrey/Weidman repertory with Deborah Carr Theater Dance Ensemble and Gail Corbin. She has appeared with Rae Ballard's Thoughts in Motion, and as a guest artist with David Parker and The Bang Group. In 2016 she choreographed Shadowbox Theatre's The Earth and Me, a critically acclaimed climate change puppet/dance opera created for NYC public schools and community centers. Ms. Géracht served as a panelist for the Library of Congress opening of the “New Dance Group” archives. She holds an MFA in dance from Montclair State University (NJ) and a BS in dance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Géracht is committed to the preservation of early American Modern Dance, making the works of modern dance pioneers more accessible to dance education programs, young artists, and new audiences. https://sokolowtheatredance.org/ Upcoming Performance: JOY: Dances for Midwinter Choreography of Anna Sokolow, Charles Weidman, and Claudia Gitelman, set to the music of Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Bach, and Schubert. December 12 & 13, 2024, 7:00 pm Stone Circle Theatre 59-14 70th Avenue, Ridgewood, New York 11385 Tickets: https://stonecircletheatre.org/ “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast! “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

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U Guys, RuPaul's Drag Race Star and Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club's Marty Lauter is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway news, including some very exciting announcements about new Broadway-bound musicals. Then I am joined by Broadway performer and drag artist, Marty Lauter, also known as Marcia Marcia Marcia! A graduate of the Boston Conservatory, Marty made their Broadway debut as a vacation swing in Kinky Boots, eventually going on to launch to stardom on season 15 of the hit reality tv drag competition show, RuPaul's Drag Race as their drag persona, Marcia Marcia Marcia. We talk about the intersection of drag and theater, and their personal experience with gender identity in the world of the arts. Marty also shares about their drag journey, and their experience playing Victor and understudying The Emcee in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. We also touch on their regional work and National Tour debut with the 1st Nat'l company of Hello, Dolly! with Carolee Carmello. Marty is so lovely, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Marty/Marcia on Instagram: @marciax3nyc Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I talked with Kendyl about her evolution from aspiring ballerina to a multifaceted performer, her passion for musical theater and the influence of her mentors, when she discovered her love for acting through a local production of Aladdin Jr, which allowed her to combine her skills in dance, singing, and acting, her training in diverse dance styles and vocal genres, as well as experiences with traditional Japanese dance and aerial silks, Kendyl's time at the Boston Conservatory which was marked by challenges, including balancing auditions with attendance policies, ultimately deciding to leave to pursue the opportunity to go on tour with Hamilton, her progression on the Hamilton tour from a dance swing, to a standby for all three Schuyler sisters, to her current lead role as Eliza, the importance of self-advocacy, the emotional complexities of performing, particularly in vulnerable roles, advice she would give to up and coming performers, and much more!

Lydia Zimmer, a graduate of The Boston Conservatory (BFA '11), is a dancer and choreographer in Halifax, NS. Lydia has created several works supported by Canada Council for the Arts and Arts Nova Scotia. These include 'Bonne Nuit,' Live Art Dance (2016); 'Embankment,' Votive Dance (2017, 2021); 'Sonderlings,' Nostos Collectives (2018), 'Sonderling,' Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal (2019) & 'Extremophile,' FODAR (2021). Recent creations include 'Mercurials' commissioned by Mocean Dance (2022), a work for The Boston Conservatory's First-year students (2023), and 'Xenofauna', which was created for Atlantic Ballet Theatre's ImpactFest 2023 during a residency with the company. In the summer of 2023 Lydia launched ZIMMERDANS at Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal where an excerpt of The Devil's Intervals was performed, a full-length work that premiered through Live Art Dance in December 2023. Presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, the Creative Nova Scotia Awards celebrate excellence in artistic achievement.  Award categories are as follows:  Creative Community Impact Prix Grand-Pré  Established Artist Emerging Artist Black Artist  Indigenous Artist  And finally, The Portia White Prize that is given to a person who has made outstanding and significant contributions to Nova Scotia's creative community over a sustained career – much like the incredible woman that the award is named after. The winner will also choose an emerging artist or cultural organization that they feel deserve recognition. Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000! Visit artsns.ca to nominate your favourite Nova Scotian artist or be a boss and nominate your self! This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz. artpaysme.com

The 2024-2025 Cohort of The Creatives Leadership Academy is starting up soon. If you're ready to design your life and career with more intentionality so that you can take things up a notch, earn more income, do the gold standard of whatever it is you love to do, AND have time for the rest of your life, Book a call with me today so we can discuss how CLA can help get you there! ---> CHAT WITH KATE Today's guest is Dr. Mila Thigpen, chair of dance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where her teaching portfolio includes classes like salsa, dance & pop culture, as well as mentoring independent student research projects. A “lively dancer” (the Boston Globe), Thigpen is an international teacher-artist who has danced works by Doris Humphrey, Paul Taylor, Trisha Brown, Seán Curran, Germaul Barnes, Wendy Jehlen, Arthur Aviles, and Aszure Barton. Thigpen's work has been presented in CRASHarts's Ten's the Limit and the Bronx BlakTina Dance Festival. Her commissions span from concert to commercial work internationally. Thigpen was a Boston cast member of the Bessie Award-winning Skeleton Architecture. She was also the movement coach for Pass Over, under the direction of Monica White Ndounou, which received a Lortel Award for outstanding play. Thigpen's advocacy for equity has been nationally recognized, and she has been called to major gatherings on social justice and equity to lead people in embodied practices that support their work. Dr. Thigpen created and implemented a cultural humility professional development workshop for artists and educators, which she has facilitated for secondary and post-secondary educational institutions. She has presented research on teaching dance from racialized bodies, and continues learning new methodologies for culturally informed somatic healing practices. Her work in this field has led to invitations as a guest speaker at the Beijing Dance Forum and the Gulf Center for Law and Policy's Sacred Waters Pilgrimage, and Taproot Earth, a climate justice organization. Dr. Thigpen earned a B.A. from Kenyon College, an M.F.A. from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, an Ed.M. from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. in dance at Texas Woman's University. Her research reclaims salsa as part of the African diaspora through ethnographic inquiry of the Bronx-based Yamuleé Dance Company. Thigpen has presented multiple times at the Dance Studies Association and the Collegium for African Diaspora Dance. Follow Mila at: @bailaconmila on IG or at www.milathigpen.com Follow Kate at @kkayaian on IG, or at www.katekayaian.com Don't forget to download your free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide! to get your Q4 off to a great start! 

Graeme Bird was born in New Zealand, and as a young child also lived overseas with his family: a year in India, and then two more in England and Scotland, before returning to New Zealand for middle and high school.  At Auckland University he studied Classics and Mathematics, then did some high school teaching before coming to Boston in 1981 to study music at the Berklee College of Music. While there he met his wife Joni, who was also studying music at the Boston Conservatory.  Subsequently he got back into Linguistics and Classics, getting his MA and PhD at Harvard University. He came to Gordon College in 1999 and has been teaching here ever since, mainly Linguistics and English courses. He also loves to play piano with Gordon's jazz band. 

SEASON 3 Episode Six. "Charlie At the Crossroads"Synopsis: Sean meets Charlie, a 23-year-old Boston theatre program student.  Two months before his graduation, Charlie has an unfiltered conversation with Sean about his hopes, his dreams, his frustrations and how Stage Combat the Podcast has affected him personally as he sits at the crossroads of his life.  Strong language.Thank you to Charlie Zuckerman.Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, support by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastEnjoy our companion content to Season 3: Listen to bonus content of Sean's conversation with the students of Boston Conservatory and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our original series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

On this episode I talked with Victor about his early memories of theatre, including watching "Peter Pan" in a park and being captivated by "Phantom of the Opera.”, his experience at the Boston Conservatory, where he appreciated the comprehensive training and the merger with Berklee College of Music, strengthening his assets as a performer by learning to dance, which enriched his skills as an actor and singer, his experiences in regional theater, particularly in "A Chorus Line," where he formed deep connections with the cast and audience, his audition process for "The Outsiders," the preparation involved in character development, the unique experience of playing both Sodapop and Darrel in the show and the audience's response to seeing actors in different roles, “The Outsiders'” Tony Award wins and it's universal appeal which makes the story popular, his dream roles in theatre, the importance of self-confidence within the industry, and more! 

SEASON 3 Episode Five. "Somebody's Going to Get Hurt"Synopsis:   Sean asks whether theatre audiences actually understand the dangers that actors face when it comes to staged combat sequences on stage.  And do the actors themselves fully understand the risk they are taking on with every performance.Guests:  Actor/fight instructor McKey Carpenter; Broadway actor Kaylin Seckel; Boston Conservatory at Berklee fight instructor Angie Jepson. If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience.  Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode:   More of Sean's conversation with the Boston Conservatory fight instructor Angie Jepson and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our companion series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with two Seattle sommeliers, each working in a different sector of the business, about how they apply blind tasting skills to their daily routines. They taste a white wine that tends to be a bit tricky! Ally Lanoue is the assistant wine director at the Canlis restaurant, a Seattle icon that has been open for more than 70 years on Lake Union. Originally from Massachusetts, Ally studied violin at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and found her way into restaurants while attending school. She moved to Washington in 2018 to take a serving job at Canlis and has progressed through the ranks, turning her career focus to wine. Paul Swanson is the regional account manager for WineBid, where he evaluates and acquires private cellars for the online company. He is also an educator for the wine studies program at South Seattle College. Paul found his passion for wine during college while working at Bern's Steak House, in Tampa, where he discovered how vast the world of wine is. He moved to Seattle in 2008 and, in 2011, was part of the opening service team of RN74, where he worked with Chris and a team of other talented sommeliers and later became the lead sommelier. Enjoy the show and leave us a review if you found it helpful in your own pursuit of becoming a better taster and beverage professional!

In May 2024, Dr. Jarone Lee from Mass General Hospital Center for Global Health, and Global Response Medicine welcomed a Ukrainian of doctors to Boston for two weeks – to train, collaborate and build comradery for care on the frontlines. One of those physicians, Dr. Bohdan, asked if there was a piano he could play while visiting Boston. It turned out that it had been two years since he last played, which was just following the Russian invasion in February 2022. Along with colleagues at Berklee College of Music, Home Base cohosted a memorable performance and conversation about trauma and resilience in war, and how music is a common language that connects and heals people, across generations.___Many thanks to - Andrea Leiner, Dr. Steve Donnelly and Kelsey Gonzalez of the amazing organization Global Response Medicine, and your team for all you do to bring together the right people, from US Special Operators to Medical partners and staff from around the world, and of course for facilitating this unforgettable visit from our Ukrainian friends.Thank you Dr. Jarone Lee of MGH Center for Global Health and Health Tech Without Borders for visiting Home Base and shining the light on acute medical need wherever it may be….We are so grateful for our music-medicine partners in Boston – The Berklee Music and Health Institute, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, with special thanks Dr. Joy Allen and her team – Professor Brian Jantz, Clinical Director of Music Therapy Cynthia Koskela, and Christina Quarles. And of course thank you to Home Base Communications Director and Army Veteran Kelly Field.For video content of this episode, stay tuned for YouTube version with cinematography and production by Luke Zvara. This episode was edited by Chuck Clough.___Home Base Nation will be sharing episodes every two weeks up through the Run To Home Base this coming July 27th. Please sign up to join us there to support all veteran, servicemember and family care, and as we celebrate women in the military this year. Home Base Nation is the official podcast for Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families – Our team sees veterans, servicemembers and their families addressing the invisible wounds of war at no cost. This is all made possible thanks to a grateful nation – And if you want to learn more on how you can help, visit us at www.homebase.org, or if you or anyone you know would like to connect to care, you can also reach us at 617-724-5202.Theme music for Home Base Nation: "Rolling the Tree" by The Butler FrogsFollow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythThe views expressed by guests to the Home Base Nation podcast are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation or any of its officials.

At work, Jared and I try to stay as far apart as possible because he's the actor and I'm the EDI consultant. This is Jared, as in Troilo—my husband and father to our son, Levi! This conversation is a huge treat for us! Join us as we discuss Jared's 20+ year acting career, parenting in the theater industry, relationship building, the importance of curiosity, and the behind-the-scenes of starting my company and this podcast! It's been quite a wild ride, and as we close out Season 1 of Inclusive Stages, I'm so thrilled to be able to have this open, honest, and vulnerable conversation with Jared. You definitely won't want to miss this episode—especially the personal life update we share! Enjoy the show!In this episode, you will:Uncover how conversations with Jared during the 2020 racial reckoning inspired Kira's EDI work.Discover the benefits of raising children in and around the theater community.Learn how we can create rooms where disagreement is—and still create a culture of belonging.Full Show Notes Here!Mentioned ResourcesConsent-Forward Practices & Care-Forward Leadership with Leigh BarrettSetting Boundaries BTS for Racism On StageGuys & DollsAn American in ParisAbout FateFascinating RhythmConnect with Jared:WebsiteInstagramCONNECT with Kira:@kiratroilo @artandsoulconsulting @inclusivestagesWebsiteBecome a PatronJoin our mailing list - scroll to the bottom of the pageThanks for joining me on this episode of Inclusive Stages! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple or a rating on Spotify to help me reach more people ready to collectively shape the future of human-first theater, one stage at a time.Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell and our producer, Leah Bryant.

Welcome to our first sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content  coming in July available only on Patreon.   We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon in July?STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY:   Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations every performing artist needs to hear. WHATCHA POSTIN'? :  Social media commentary by Sean and a special listener co-host.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, the full premiere episode of our acting podcast, JUST ACTING, featuring Professor of Acting at Boston Conservatory at Berklee Christopher Webb.   Enjoy this sneak preview of JUST ACTING!Content warning: Strong language; brief references to plays which contain a miscarriage and self harm content.Just Acting hosted by Sean Hayden and Christopher Webb.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Just Acting is a Stage Combat Podcast produced for Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students.  He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace.  Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Christopher Webb is a director and award-winning actor who has been working professionally for almost 30 years.  He is a professor of theatre at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he has been a faculty member for 16 years.  He lives outside Boston with his partner, Jessica Webb, and their two children, Henry and Portia. 

In this continuation of my interview with Ashli, we take a deeper look into the breadcrumbs she's encountered along her journey on the Covenant Path. We explore the  power behind recognizing these signs, and how Ashli shares these experiences with others.  Her insights and choices will leave you uplifted and inspired.Ashli Carnicelli is an author, editor and classically trained singer. Ashli's heartfelt narrative invites readers to embark on a soul-enriching experience through her works such as Cherish: The Joy of Our Mother in Heaven and her monthly newsletter sharing her testimony of Christ “The Pearls”.  The second volume of Cherish: The Love of Our Mother in Heaven has just been released on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.com in time for Mother's Day. She recently was featured in LDS Living Magazine for her personal life experiences and reflections on God's love. Ashli holds her Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory, and she and her husband Tony are the parents of four daughters.--------------------------------------Ashli's New bookAshli's Instagram

Today we get a special treat as my friend Ashli shares her conversion story on part one of my interview with her.Ashli Carnicelli is an author, editor and classically trained singer. Ashli's heartfelt narrative invites readers to embark on a soul-enriching experience through her works such as Cherish: The Joy of Our Mother in Heaven and her monthly newsletter sharing her testimony of Christ “The Pearls”.  The second volume of Cherish: The Love of Our Mother in Heaven has just been released on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.com in time for Mother's Day. She recently was featured in LDS Living Magazine for her personal life experiences and reflections on God's love. Ashli holds her Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from The Boston Conservatory, and she and her husband Tony are the parents of four daughters.--------------------------------------Ashli's New bookAshli's Instagram

Matty and Kikau spent time with Tommy Iafrate (Coordinator of Musical Theatre BFA at Binghamton University Theatre Department) and Tim Espinoza (Chair of Theater at Boston Conservatory at Berklee). Today's roundtable topic was "Curriculum." We hope that this conversation about our programs helps you as you are making plans for the future. Recommendations today include an app called Sounds of Broadway, Universal Design and Multicultural Curriculum from Nicole Brewer, Pianotrax, and the Backup Dancers on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour!

In this College Deep DIve, Tim Espinosa the Chair of Theater at Boston Conservatory and MTCA Director Charlie Murphy discuss:  The next generation of Leadership at BOCO   Are the top ten school lists something to pay attention to?  What class size is right for me?  Listen HERE for Michelle Chasse Episode!  Join us for MTCA Events HERE! If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyoncé has released her highly anticipated new album, Cowboy Carter. It's a deep dive into the country-western genre. Some critics have questioned why one of the biggest RnB vocalists in the world would experiment with country. But others say it's her right as a Texas-born singer. Regardless, there's a strong sense that she is helping black artists take up more space in a genre long associated with white Americans. Sophie Williams, a BBC reporter, explains how black artists have often felt excluded from the country music industry. We also hear the from two black women working in country music: Holly G, the founder of Black Opry, an organisation that connects black artists in the country and Americana genres, and Tiera Kennedy, a singer-songwriter from Alabama who appears on Beyoncé's tracks 'Blackbird,' which is a cover of The Beatles' original song, and 'Tyrant'.We also hear from Dr. Emmett G Price III, dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music & Boston Conservatory. He explains how African-American history influenced the development of country music. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Hannah Gelbart with Sophie Williams Producers: William Lee Adams and Benita Barden Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks

Broadway performer John Cardoza joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing young Noah in The Notebook the Musical and more. John Cardoza returns to Broadway with The Notebook, after originating Younger Noah in its world premiere production in Chicago. John starred as Christian in the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and made his Broadway debut in the original cast of Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory of Music. Follow John: @johnfcardoza Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazz is not only a second language for vocalist, composer and SiriusXM radio personality, Andromeda Turre — it's her mother tongue. She grew up in a world raised by two of the finest Jazz OGs, world-renowned cellist Akua Dixon and legendary trombonist Steve Turre, and formed formative relationships with Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach and Wynton Marsalis (a.k.a. the Jazz Pilgrims). Formal piano instruction with the phenomenal Sonelius Smith began at age four. Next emerged Andromeda's training as a dancer in the cultural renaissance of Harlem (or Washington Heights), before she shifted to the medium of theater (The Boston Conservatory) and later, vocal performance, at Berklee College of Music. While at Berklee, Andromeda performed at the 2003 commencement concert with Dianne Reeves and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and recorded on Michael Justiz's film Cafe and Tobacco." Soonafter, Ray Charles hired Andromeda to be the last Raelette, and she toured with him until his untimely passing. In 2007, Andromeda starred in the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical based on Woody Allen vignettes, “Murder Mystery Blues." She reigned as the "Queen of the Blues," at Tokyo Disney and headlined a plethora of music festivals before releasing her debut album, Introducing Andromeda Turre, in 2008, which featured an array of jazz standards, latin flavors, Japanese tributes and originals “Let Me” and “Lonely Holiday.” Shine followed in 2018 which opened with her cover of the seminal Monk standard, ‘Round Midnight. She started Growing Up Jazz, a powerful keynote that teaches Black history through the lens of Jazz, for which she was awarded the 2022 Women of Distinction Award from New York State Senate. Andromeda latest album, “From The Earth,” will be released on July 19, 2024 and aims to shed light on the disproportionate impact of climate change on BIPOC and connect communities. Andromeda hosts her own show on SiriusXM on Real Jazz every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-5pm EST. In our conversation, we discussed the chaotic underpinnings of Shine; Billie Holiday; her SNL daycare; and the recent trip to Iceland which inspired her latest work.Opening Credits: Thomas Paul - The Name Of The Star I CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED; Jangwa - Wigs I CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED. Closing Credits: Giacomo Forte - Country fields (Ispiration, Emotional, Sentimental, Folk, Acustic, Soft, Calm) I CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED.

Neil is a renowned percussionist, accomplished music educator, imaginative product innovator, and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Grover Pro Percussion Inc., a market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of world-class percussion instruments.  At the young age of 23, Neil was appointed Principal Percussionist of the Opera Company of Boston, a position he held for seven seasons.  As his career progressed, he found himself in demand for all musical genres, including symphony, chamber music, ballet, opera, and commercial recordings.  Highlights of his collaborations include the Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Music from Marlboro, Indianapolis Symphony, Boston Musica Viva, and the Empire Brass. He was chosen to record the percussion tracks for Phillip Glass' film soundtrack for Mishima. In addition, Neil appears as a Boston Pops percussionist in the hit movie Blown Away, starring Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones.  He has toured with Music From Marlboro, Boston Symphony, Henry Mancini, Boston Symphony Chamber Players, and the Broadway production of The Pirates of Penzance.  Since 1977, he has performed, recorded, and toured with the world-famous Boston Pops, where he has made music under the batons of Maestros Arthur Fiedler, John Williams, and Keith Lockhart.  Having performed regularly in the percussion section of the Boston Symphony for over 35 years, he has worked with Maestros Seiji Ozawa, James Levine, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Colin Davis, Charles Dutoit, Colin Davis, Neemi Jaarvi, Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Bernard Haitink. It is noteworthy that Neil has performed in over 1,500 concerts as a percussionist with the BSO & Boston Pops. Neil's percussive talents have been heard by thousands at renowned venues, such as Boston's Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, Chicago's Orchestra Hall, and festivals at Tanglewood, Hollywood Bowl, Wolf Trap, Blossom, and Ravinia.  In addition, he has performed for millions of listeners through television and radio broadcasts on the NBC, CBS, NHK, PBS, A&E and NPR networks.  At the request of composer John Williams, Neil joined the multi-media musical extravaganza, “Star Wars in Concert”, serving as Principal Percussionist on two legs of their North American Tour.   Neil Grover has written/co-authored five publications: Four Mallet Primer, Four Mallet Fundamentals, Art of Triangle & Tambourine Playing, Percussionist's Cookbook, and The Art of Percussion Playing, all published by Meredith Music.  Neil's innovative designs and cutting edge manufacturing techniques have set a new standard for the ergonometric functionality of modern day percussion instruments. Neil and his company have been featured in many publications, including: Percussive Notes, Modern Drummer, School Band & Orchestra, Musical Merchandise Review and on two episodes of the Discovery Channel's series How It's Made. Formerly the Chair of the Percussion Programs at both The Boston Conservatory and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, today, Neil's students occupy leading positions in many top performing, educational and music business organizations. Things That Came Up:  -1:45 Owning ALL the percussion instruments -3:50 The magic of Zelda -6:00 Studied with the same teacher as Dom Famularo -7:00 Studying with Vic Firth  -11:10 “Classical musicians play with their eyes and jazz musicians play with their ears” -12:10 “Talent got you this far, perseverance will carry you through.” -12:45 Took AFM pension at age 65  -13:50 Contracting, composing and arranging as a new life chapter -15:10 Bradley Cooper's “Maestro” -16:35 Being a frustrated stand-up -17:40 Fred Buda: “Playing drum set in an orchestra is like swinging an elephant” -19:40 How union pensions work -26:05 At Tanglewood at the same time as Kenny Aronoff, with Leonard Bernstein conducting! -27:40 Playing bongos for Bernstein's “West Side Story” -30:50 Star Wars Tour: Drum Tech, 7 percussionists, 3 conductors and music from all 6 Star Wars films -38:00 Follow your dreams, no matter what!  -40:00 “The Accidental Entrepreneur” -41:00 The FIRST Grover Triangle  -48:20 Allowing Redmond to help develop the “Studio Pro Series” pop tambourines -54:00 Selling Grover Percussion to RBI Music  -60:40 On screen percussionist in the “Blown Away” film, starring Tommy Lee Jones  -61:30 Authoring Books  -63:30 Aerosmith! Glocks!  -69:30 Neil's favorite axe is the piatti (cymbals)  -74:00 “The Fave 5”  Follow:  www.groverpro.com Email: ngrover@groverpro.com The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits.  Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:     https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1   One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

The Frequency of Celestial Harmony with Flicka Rahn Flicka Rahn is an internationally known vocal performer, author, teacher and published composer. She served on the music faculty at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi for 22 years in addition to Brandeis University in Boston, and the Boston Conservatory of Music. As a professional soprano she has appeared with the Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Philharmonic, New York Wagner Society, Minnesota Grand Opera, San Antonio Opera and the Sinfonia de Queretaro, Mexico. She has traveled throughout Mexico with notable Mexican artists presenting Uniting Nations through Music. Since 2015, Ms. Rahn has been practicing sound therapy at the Integrative Healing Institute in San Antonio. She is a co-founder of the Transcendence Project, co-creator of the Innergy Tuner app and co-author with Tammy McCrary and The Transformational Power of Sound and Music book. In 2012, as a Fulbright Scholar, she traveled to the Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro in Queretaro, Mexico, and taught courses on American art songs and American musical theater. She returned to Queretaro in 2015 to produce and direct musical presentations at the Proarte Escuela de Danza and the Centro Estudios de Musicales. In 2016, she continued her work in Mexico appearing with the Queretaro Symphony in their annual Opera Gala, performing solos and ensembles with Mexican vocal artists. She continues to have a large studio of classical vocal students in Queretaro, Mexico. In 2017, she and Mexican tenor, Andres Pichardo (add Andres' link) presented concerts in four cities throughout Mexico. In 2018, she returned to sing two concerts, “Amigos Para Siempre,” in Mexico City and Queretaro with tenors, Alberto Angel and Andres Pichardo.” As a composer, Ms Rahn's sacred and secular pieces for vocal soloists, choirs, and opera companies have been performed at universities, educational institutions, churches, museums, and temples. Her art songs are published in the series Art Songs by American Women Composers. In 2017, she and fellow musician, Daniel Wyman, recorded and released an album of meditation and healing music under the name The Icaros, and released their debut album Chakra Soundscapes, in 2018. This beautiful musical interpretation was inspired by her experiences of the improvised healing songs of the Shipibo shamans from the Amazon jungle in Peru. The Icaros followed up with the elegantly produced Hymns to Gaia: Honoring the Elements in 2019 and Ascension in August of 2021. The Icaros continues to perform at festivals and events in the US, Mexico and the UK. LINK: 

Dr. Anita Hill joined Radio Boston to talk about her long career of advocacy and her upcoming performance with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Ms. Billings-White is honored to be one of four the strings specialists in the Lexington Public Schools. She is currently the only itinerant teacher at the elementary schools, both middle schools and high School. Ms. Billings-White is an active director, strings teacher and performer in the Greater Boston area. She earned a Bachelors degree of Music in Cello Performance from McGill University and a Master's degree of Music in Cello Performance, Graduate Performance Diploma in String Performance, and a Master's degree of Music in Music Education from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Ms. Billings-White is a member of NAfME, the National Association for Music Education; ASTA (the American String Teachers Association; and MA-ASTA, the Massachusetts Chapter of the American String Teachers Association where she is now past President, Secretary and webmaster. She started her teaching career as a K-5 general music teacher in the New Bedford public school district. After that, she started her full time strings teaching career in the Ipswich Public Schools teaching students grades 5-12 and directing their orchestra ensembles. Additionally, Ms. Billings-White is on the Faculty in the Music Education Department at the Longy School of Music of Bard College where she teaches a Strings Method II class. Her musical background also included Trumpet and French Horn during her middle and high school years in Update New York. Other interests include sight-reading parties, musical theater gigs, going on adventures with her husband and three children, making sure her two French Bulldogs (Bear and Bianca) are not tearing up the house, enjoying chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream whenever possible and indoor rock climbing at Central Rock Gyms all over Massachusetts. jbillingswhite@lexingtonma.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchestrateacher/support

Our esteemed guest is Jack Noseworthy, long-time veteran on Broadway, TV, and film, to talk about his career and his process as an actor. He also is a Individual Giving Officer for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Since 1988 they have led the fight against AIDS, becoming the nation's leading industry-based nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. They have raised over $300 million dollars to fight AIDS, as well as COVID-19 and other illnesses.Noseworthy also formed Truworthy Productions with his husband, Tony-award winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo, and they are producing a stage production of the 2002 hit film "Real Women Have Curves". The show opened December 2023 at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge Massachusetts, and they aim to open on Broadway within the near future.For more about Broadway Cares and how to donate, go to https://broadwaycares.orgFor more about Jack's production company and their shows, go to http://www.truworthy.comInstagram @jack_noseworthyFor more info on Athletes and the Arts, go to https://athletesandthearts.comBio: Jack Noseworthy is the co-founder of Truworthy Productions along with Tony and Olivier Award-winning Director/Choreographer Sergio Trujillo. In their Truworthy venture, Jack is passionate about bringing authentic, diverse, and socially conscious works of theater, film, and television to life. He is an acclaimed producer and dynamic, experienced fundraiser on the Major Gifts team at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, where he successfully collaborates with colleagues, helping to grow and steward relationships for their annual giving society, the Angels, and Visionary Circle, responsible for raising $4M of the foundation's annual budget. In addition, Jack manages the Broadway Cares NextGen Network—creating giving opportunities for young professionals with a passion for giving back to the community. In partnership with seven-time Tony winning legendary producers Fran & Barry Weissler, Jack is the lead producer on Lisa Loomer's new musical Real Women Have Curves, with music and lyrics by seven-time Grammy award winning artist Joy Huerta (Jesse & Joy) and her partner Fred Ebb/ Jonathan Larson recipient Benjamin Velez. Real Women Have Curves – The Musical will premiere at The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in December 2023. For A.R.T., Jack also produced Arrabal (Elliot Norton Award for Best Production and Gala Production at the Ibero- American Theater Festival in Bogotá, Colombia). Jack produced Playbill's ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices concert for The Broadway League, Voices for Change at Ars Nova, as well as NextGen Spotlight and Home for the Holidays for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, raising over $350k for artists struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. His producing career has been bolstered by 33 years as a stage and screen actor. Jack made his Broadway debut in Jerome Robbins' Broadway, which was followed by Cats, A Chorus Line, Sweet Smell of Success, and the original Toronto company of the international hit, Come From Away. Some of his favorite screen credits include his debut in Encino Man, as well as ALIVE, Event Horizon, The Brady Bunch Movie, Undercover Brother, Cecil B. Demented, Killing Kennedy, and several Jonathan Mostow films including Surrogates, Breakdown, and U-571. His television credits include Elvis, Mrs. Cage, Shades of Blue, CSI, Judging Amy, Crossing Jordan, Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, and Dead at 21. Jack received his Master's Degree in Performing Arts Administration from New York University and is a proud graduate of The Boston Conservatory at Berklee as well as the Commercial Theatre Institute.

Percussionist, Composer, Educator, and Creator and Lead Performer of Ideas Not Theories Reynaliz Herrera stops by to talk about her recent PASIC 2023 panel appearance with the PAS Diversity Alliance on Neurodivergent Percussionists (03:10), Ideas Not Theories, writing music for bicycle, and how she works theatrically and musically with her group (12:25), growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, having an artistic family, getting into percussion, and her sports background (38:50), her undergrad years at the University of Ottawa (CA) (52:15), moving back to Mexico, then going to Boston Conservatory for her master's (01:03:40), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including great and terrible movies, great TV shows, the Monterrey soccer scene, and the benefits and great music she got to hear while campaigning for a Grammy nomination (01:13:10).Finishing with Raves on the 2023 documentary Brooke Shields: Pretty Baby and her interview with Marc Maron on WTF (01:42:30).Reynaliz Herrera links:Ideas Not TheoriesCurrents New MediaIdeas music videosPrevious Podcast Guest mentioned:Elizabeth DeLamater in 2019Other Links:Sean NeelyOlivia KiefferKalani DasScott FarkasSelena trailerPinchas Zukerman“Prim” - Asked Masson“Inspirations Diabolique” - Rick Tagawa“Time for Marimba” - Minor MikiPeter SadloThe Room trailerLife is Beautiful trailerHappy Go Lucky trailerShutter Island trailerThe Hobbit - J.R.R. TolkienC.F. MonterreyTigres UANLSpace Jam trailerCharu SuriVivian Fang LiuRaves:Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields trailerWTF with Marc Maron - Brooke Shields

Our first guest for season two is YourMom™'s biggest fan: Kate Rooney, a sports anchor for KRON4 in San Francisco and mom of two adorable kiddos: Harlow and Brady. Kate and Ashley forged a tight bond over a decade ago during the launch of the Pac-12 Network. While Kate's sports broadcasting career might have begun because of a hiring mix-up (full story on the pod), she's proven that she's a formidable talent in the field. As the host of the weekly 49ers show, “The Red and Gold Zone,” she frequently interviews Christian and was able to confirm Lisa's allegation that he is, in fact, “a huge nerd.” Brimming with humor and heart, our conversation with Kate touches on a wide range of topics, from the fellowship of women in the sports industry to breast-pumping in the Niners' media room to the best karaoke song for any occasion. Come for the football scoop and stay for Kate's Bing Crosby inspired rendition of “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Thanks as always for listening, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Questions, comments or feedback? Email: ashley@yourmom.co. You can watch this episode on YouTube by clicking here.-- More on Kate Rooney: A San Francisco native, Kate holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory of Music and a MA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California. Before starting at KRON4, she worked for a variety of outlets including Pac-12 Network, Comcast Hometown Network, and Spectrum Sports Network. She is a karaoke savant.

Cassie Okenka is a performing artist, teacher, and life enthusiast. She recently appeared on Broadway in SCHOOL OF ROCK after making her Broadway debut in BONNIE AND CLYDE. She has played to critical acclaim in the national tours of WICKED and THE WIZARD OF OZ. A Toledo native, Cassie earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from The Baldwin Wallace College – Conservatory of Music. TV audiences will recognize Cassie as a finalist on MTV's “Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods”. She has been profiled and performed on “Good Morning America” and “The Martha Stewart Show”. Cassie guest starred with the Toledo Symphonic Band's Music Under the Stars and has sung “The Star-Spangled Banner” at numerous MLB stadiums. She has voiced music for the web series “Invaders” and has recorded with Ben Morss's band Onward Chariots In addition to her theatrical endeavors, Cassie shares her passion for the performing arts through master classes and private voice lessons. She is currently an Adjunct Voice Instructor at Marymount Manhattan College in their Musical Theatre department and a founding member of Theatre Horizon's 42nd to Main St. Concert Series. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and her rescue dog, Bandit. https://www.cassieokenka.com Cassie Okenka Voice Studio https://voice.cassieokenka.com I was bitten by the Musical Theatre bug in 3rd grade. My first show was Annie Warbucks where I played the littlest orphan Molly. My voice education started in middle school with private voice lessons to enhance my musical theatre love. This blossomed into a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Baldwin Wallace College-Conservatory of Music. I continued to specialize in Commercial Contemporary Music with the Voice Teacher Training Certification from New York Vocal Coaching while performing 8 shows a week in School of Rock on Broadway. Continuing the quest for knowledge, I hold a Certificate of Distinction in Vocal Pedagogy from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Recently, I've attended levels I, II, and III Somatic Voicework™, The LoVetri Method. These programs gave me tools for vocal injury prevention and functional cross-training. As a member of the NATS, PAVA, MTEA, and The Lessac Institute, I've mentored with Bel Canto Can Belto's Mary Saunders-Barton, Complete Vocal Fitness' Claudia Friedlander, and Soul Ingredient's creator Trineice Robinson-Martin. My continuing education include masterclasses with Matt Edwards, Amanda Flynn, and The Singing Athlete's Andrew Byrne. But a voice without acting is just…boring! During repertoire work, I add in Laban techniques and Viewpoints to help singers create a fully realized piece. Outside of the Private Voice studio, I am an adjunct Voice Instructor at Marymount Manhattan College and University of Wisconsin- Parkside in their Musical Theatre departments. I also teach masterclasses for various NYC Broadway based organization's including Broadway Workshop, Broadway Classroom, and all over the country with local theatre programs. I made my directorial debut with the premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY Younger@Part Pilot Workshop. The Performing Arts School of Metropolitan Toledo  Hanf Dance Studio Children's Theatre Workshop Toledo Opera Youth Choral Baldwin Wallace University Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415

Kate Gow, CRCI's archivist and web designer, sits down with host Sydney Skybetter to discuss historical intersections of dance and technology. Turns out that the weird history of dancers catching on fire, Degas, and the Nazis have a lot to do with the dance of the future. About Kate: Kate Gow is an archivist and designer of digital spaces. Her work revolves around memory, the body, and how we interact and perform with technology. She graduated as valedictorian from The Boston Conservatory, pioneering the Conservatory's first emphasis in Dance & Technology. In her sixth year with CRCI, she is moved to document the conference that unveiled to her the power and significance of artistic intelligence. You can find her in performance and behind the scenes as a Senior Professional Services Consultant at Quadient. Read the transcript, and find more resources in our archive:  https://www.are.na/choreographicinterfaces/dwr-ep-2-oh-great-the-nazis-were-into-modern-dance-a-conversation-with-kate-gow Like, subscribe, and review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dances-with-robots/id1715669152 What We Discuss with Kate (Timestamps): 0:00:00: Introduction to guest Kate Gow 0:01:52: Kate's experience with fan blogging and writing fan fiction 0:05:17: Kate's multifaceted career in dance, choreography, teaching, and technology 0:06:16: The connection between movement, coding, and processing information 0:08:46: The importance of looking back at past mistakes in history 0:10:01: The evolution of dance technology and its impact on the art form 0:11:52: The focus on harm and the intersection of emerging technologies & the body 0:13:23: Being recorded and loss of control over what is seen 0:15:24: Who gets to make decisions about dance and technology 0:18:01: Choreographer Rudolph von Laban's collaboration with Nazis and dance history 0:21:09: Labanotation influence in robotics and other fields 0:23:29: Movement analysis of foreign leaders and body language consulting 0:26:10: Dancers seek stability in corporate collaborations for financial security 0:28:17: How Kate as a ballet teacher fosters agency in students. 0:30:26: Dance history provides lessons on the importance of bodies in technology. 0:32:07: Teaching consent and embodied interaction with technology through dance. 0:33:51: TikTok's algorithmic bias and the erasure of marginalized bodies. 0:35:00: Examining biases in technology through the lens of dance history. 0:37:47: Show credits & thanks The Dances with Robots Team Host: Sydney Skybetter Co-Host & Executive Producer: Ariane Michaud Archivist and Web Designer: Kate Gow Podcasting Consultant: Megan Hall Accessibility Consultant: Laurel Lawson Music: Kamala Sankaram Audio Production Consultant: Jim Moses Assistant Editor: Andrew Zukoski Student Associate: Rishika Kartik About CRCI The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) explores the braid of choreography, computation and surveillance through an interdisciplinary lens. Find out more at www.choreographicinterfaces.org Brown University's Department of Theatre Arts & Performance Studies' Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces thanks the Marshall Woods Lectureships Foundation of Fine Arts, the Brown Arts Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for their generous support of this project. The Brown Arts Institute and the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies are part of the Perelman Arts District.  

As an actor, Drew's credits include regional theatre across the country, Off-Broadway, national tours, cruise ships & more. He is a member of the professional union for actors, Actor's Equity Association. As a teacher, Drew loves helping students & their families like you boost their confidence in their college auditions, giving them the keys to elevate your performances & maximize your admissions. His students have gone on to: Pace, Boston Conservatory, Baldwin Wallace, University of the Arts, Wagner, NYU Tisch, Hartt school of Music, Ithaca, Syracuse, and many many others. His hobbies range from deep-dish pizza to thin-crust and everything in between. He's also an incurable Angels baseball fan. Connect with Drew: Website- http://collegeauditionpros.com Facebook- http://facebook.com/collauditionpro Connect with Shellee: Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/ Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com

This week the I am reading from Adam Berry's book 'GOODBYE HELLO: Processing Grief and Understanding Death through the Paranormal'.From paranormal investigator and host of Kindred Spirits Adam Berry comes Goodbye Hello, which blends supernatural and psychological research to explore the paranormal and afterlife to try and help answer big questions about the end.Death affects us all—not just at the end of our lives, but every day. And yet, it's one of the most feared and misunderstood things we face. But what if there was a way to know more and use that knowledge to inform our daily lives? The first of its kind, Goodbye Hello blends supernatural research with psychology to explore death and grief. Written by paranormal investigator and star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters Adam Berry, this book will not only entertain but offer comfort to those struggling to come to terms with loss, grief, and the end of life.Goodbye Hello answers questions such as: Why do spirits linger around in this world? Is there a “light” at the end of the tunnel? Can you connect with spirits in your dreams? How do you prepare for what's next? Featuring incredible stories of real people who connected with the spirits of loved ones as well as interviews with paranormal experts Amy Bruni, Chip Coffey, and many more, Goodbye Hello helps you understand where you go after this life and why some stick around. Whether you want to believe in the afterlife, don't believe in it at all, or just want to come to your own conclusions, Goodbye Hello is the ultimate paranormal guide for you.BioAdam Berry is the executive producer and star of his own paranormal reality television show on the Travel Channel called Kindred Spirits (now in its seventh season). His other TV credits include: “Reunion in Hell,” Haunted Salem: Live, Kindred Spirits: Resurrected, Paranormal Lockdown, Expedition Unknown: Search for The Afterlife, Ghost Hunters (NBC, Syfy), Ghost Hunters Halloween Live, Ghost Hunters Academy, Pickler & Ben, the Anderson Cooper show, and Weekend Today, among others. After growing up in a haunted house and years of study and research, he founded his own paranormal research team with his husband, Ben Berry, in Provincetown, MA, and soon after his hobby became a career. He has traveled the country extensively giving lectures in theaters and at conferences and conventions on paranormal investigation and supernatural phenomena. He is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory.Amazon link http://rb.gy/jw77ehttps://www.adam-berry.com/https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

This week I am talking to Adam Berry about his book 'Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death through the Paranormal'.From paranormal investigator and host of Kindred Spirits Adam Berry comes Goodbye Hello, which blends supernatural and psychological research to explore the paranormal and afterlife to try and help answer big questions about the end.Death affects us all—not just at the end of our lives, but every day. And yet, it's one of the most feared and misunderstood things we face. But what if there was a way to know more and use that knowledge to inform our daily lives? The first of its kind, Goodbye Hello blends supernatural research with psychology to explore death and grief. Written by paranormal investigator and star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters Adam Berry, this book will not only entertain but offer comfort to those struggling to come to terms with loss, grief, and the end of life.Goodbye Hello answers questions such as: Why do spirits linger around in this world? Is there a “light” at the end of the tunnel? Can you connect with spirits in your dreams? How do you prepare for what's next? Featuring incredible stories of real people who connected with the spirits of loved ones as well as interviews with paranormal experts Amy Bruni, Chip Coffey, and many more, Goodbye Hello helps you understand where you go after this life and why some stick around. Whether you want to believe in the afterlife, don't believe in it at all, or just want to come to your own conclusions, Goodbye Hello is the ultimate paranormal guide for you.BioAdam Berry is the executive producer and star of his own paranormal reality television show on the Travel Channel called Kindred Spirits (now in its seventh season). His other TV credits include: “Reunion in Hell,” Haunted Salem: Live, Kindred Spirits: Resurrected, Paranormal Lockdown, Expedition Unknown: Search for The Afterlife, Ghost Hunters (NBC, Syfy), Ghost Hunters Halloween Live, Ghost Hunters Academy, Pickler & Ben, the Anderson Cooper show, and Weekend Today, among others. After growing up in a haunted house and years of study and research, he founded his own paranormal research team with his husband, Ben Berry, in Provincetown, MA, and soon after his hobby became a career. He has traveled the country extensively giving lectures in theaters and at conferences and conventions on paranormal investigation and supernatural phenomena. He is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory.http://rb.gy/jw77ehttps://www.adam-berry.com/https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

We talk to actress and instructor, Hannah Jane McMurray! Hannah Jane has been seen in projects like "WeCrashed," "Law & Order: Organized Crime," "FBI," and several other commercials, shows, and productions. You have more than likely seen her. She's not only a talented actor, but also is a great teacher working at the Kimball Studios in Manhattan. where she met Jason. She talks about growing up in Los Angeles, coming from a family of actors, having a "That Guy" actor for a dad and his hilarious way of protecting her from the biz, studying at LAMBDA in London and Boston Conservatory, what helps her get ready for auditions, how she got into teaching, and more! Listen on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud! https://www.hannahjanemcmurray.com Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes Instagram: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

  Adam Berry of the Travel Channel's Kindred Spirits joins Patrick in the parlor to discuss his brand new book, Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal, which has received praise from psychic medium, Tyler Henry! Other topics include the tragic Upstairs Lounge fire and its place in LGBTQ+ history, haunted honey, the best depressing movies, the reverence of prayer, and an individualized afterlife! Visit BigSeance.com/227 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link   In this episode: Intro :00 Adam Berry is the executive producer and star of his own paranormal reality television show on the Travel Channel called Kindred Spirits (now in its seventh season). His other TV credits include Reunion in Hell, Haunted Salem: Live, Kindred Spirits: Resurrected, Paranormal Lockdown, Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters Halloween Live, Ghost Hunters Academy, Pickler & Ben, the Anderson Cooper show, and Weekend Today, among others. After growing up in a haunted house and years of study and research, he founded his own paranormal research team with his husband, Ben Berry, in Provincetown, MA, and soon after his hobby became a career. He has traveled the country extensively giving lectures in theaters and at conferences and conventions on paranormal investigation and supernatural phenomena. He is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory. :46 Adam's book, Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal, and praise from psychic medium, Tyler Henry! 1:51 Patrick is catching up on Kindred Spirits! 2:37 Adam Berry's in the parlor! 4:21 A paranormal production on Broadway? 5:49 Let's talk about Goodbye Hello 9:37 The Upstairs Lounge fire and its place in LGBTQ+ history. (Book mentioned: Let the F*gg*ts Burn: The Upstairs Lounge Fire by Johnny Townsend) 13:25 Goodbye Hello isn't a memoir, but a memoire IS coming soon! 18:15 Interviewing Tyler Henry! And will we see him investigating in a future Kindred Spirits episode? 20:54 Haunted honey and Adam's incredibly unique ritual meditation at Liberty Hall. 23:45 Adam and Amy and how they recharge and wind down after investigations. 28:37 Patrick breaks in briefly to add his thoughts, based on his experience at a Strange Escapes event with Amy and Adam. 30:01 More on recharging and winding down after investigations. 32:00 “Sometimes you want to watch that movie that depresses you so good, you know? Like it makes you have a good cry, or what ever it is, right? And you want to stay in that feeling, because you're alive. It makes you feel alive.” For Patrick, this might be Girl Interrupted. For Adam it's Dancer in the Dark with Bjork, and it is Patrick's homework assignment. (Update: Patrick has completed his homework and is traumatized.) 32:35 The reverence of prayer 35:24 Why Adam doesn't specifically reach out to loved ones who have passed on. 39:55 The individualized afterlife, and the danger of having a preconceived idea of what crossing over is like. 41:36 When your thoughts on the paranormal and the afterlife change. 44:45 Details about Goodbye Hello and how to get your autographed copy! 46:25 Outro 49:38 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 50:58   For more Adam Berry AdamBerryBooks.com Goodbye Hello on Amazon Facebook: @AdamBerryFans Twitter: @AdamJBerry Instagram: @AdamBerry TikTok: @theAdamBerry     The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Speaking with author, actor, and artist Andrew Norlen led me to these takeaways. First, people tend to see you before you see yourself. They can see your talents and greatness before you do, and it can be hard to believe them when they tell you, but once you do believe you can put yourself out into the world. Second, don't judge yourself too hard on your journey, give yourself grace and trust that the dots will eventually be connected. And finally more for me does not mean less for you, more means I get to experience a different version of myself that is taking up the space I was meant to. Andrew has performed for audiences all over the world and on tour across the United States with the Broadway hit Kinky Boots! Originally from Troutdale, Oregon, Andrew is a New York City-based artist, with his BFA from The Boston Conservatory of Music with an emphasis in dance and directing. Andrew is the author and creator behind When the Lights Are Bright Again: letters and images of loss, hope and resilience. A book of pandemic testimonials from the Broadway and theater community worldwide, published in 2021 by Applause Books. Andrew is a proud, queer man who strives to normalize the power in authentic vulnerability. His upcoming memoir—Finding Brave, is fueled by his deep desire to champion young adults and teens to build tools, live their truth out loud, and not apologize for who they are. He travels around the country with "Resilience: the workshop"—to inspire, coach, train, amplify, educate, teach, open up to, level with, demystify and empower the next generation of youth to learn to foster their own trademark to their success and longevity—in both career and this crazy, but beautiful thing called life. Get in touch:  Andrew Norlen  Website: https://www.andrewnorlen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anorlen/ Ayana Major Bey  Website: www.ayanabey.com Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot  Monthly Newsletter: https://www.ayanabey.com/podcast Show Sponsor: Get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/artistpivot  ******* Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey  Editor: Kieran Niemand  Part of the Boundless Audio Network

Years ago I read Karl Paulnack's welcome address to Boston Conservatory parents, and it has stuck with me ever since. I talk about it on today's episode as well as why I believe all artists are leaders. Karl Paulnack Address If you want to work with Jenny, you can visit https://www.jennymckay.com/ or check her out on Instagram @jennymckaycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/jennymckaycoaching/) Facebook Group Possibility Session ⁠Free Fear Meditation⁠ As always, the brilliant jams you heard at the beginning and end of the episode were created by Devon Yesberger. You can find him on Instagram @yesbergerplease (https://www.instagram.com/yesbergerplease/)

Connor and Dylan are joined by Andrew Durand (Shucked, Head Over Heels). Water off a duck's back, mama! You know and love Andrew for being the star of this season's musical comedy sensation Shucked, but just WAIT until you get to know the man himself. Hear about how his Georgia roots and a fabulous theatre community got him all the way to Boston Conservatory and onto the Great Bright Way. You won't want to miss the juicy details of being cast in Spring Awakening on Broadway in 2009, where the cast partied, the storied journey of developing Head Over Heels, his unlikely fabulous friendship with Miss Peppermint, and how he met his girlfriend, Wicked's Lisa Finegold. Keep listening for tales of the Maggie Rogers concert, generous podcast recommendations, and Andrew's future band. Don't miss Andrew in Shucked at the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway now!Follow Andrew on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by ConnorSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Welcome! Today I have a STORYTIME episode with 3 true-life short stories about my time at The Boston Conservatory of Music.  These take place in the 1970's, and as you shall see, it was a VERY different time in the world. I think you will find these tales funny and a bit shocking! The 3 stories are titled:1.   The Asshole Conductor2.   The Dance Belt Adjustment3.   The Orgy Ring-LeaderThere is also a 4th STORYTIME about my second year at The Conservatory when I was a Musical Theater major. You will find this story almost unbelievable, and what happened would not only never be allowed today, but it would result in numerous lawsuits, and probably an indictment to the teacher.The link to An Older Gay Guy Show on YouTube can be found below.Link:  The Drama Teacher's Underwear

Ted Bunch is a father to many. Today, Ted and Jalen Bunch share how a parent can make themselves a ‘safe space,' how to model messy conversations and how love creates compassion beyond comprehension. New episodes every Monday