Podcasts about celebration theatre

Send us a Text Message.We speak with Houston Pride 365 honorary grand marshal, Sara Fernandez.  We discuss her activism and her work in creating the banner project.   Houston lesbian activist Sara Fernandez was visiting museums in New York City in the spring of 2013 when she first became inspired to bring her hometown's LGBTQ history to life.While the exhibits she visited there were not highlighting the LGBTQ community, LGBTQ history was included in both. One exhibit documented queer life on the Lower East Side in 1993. The other featured a permanent display of 20th-century activists that included suffragettes, civil-rights icons, and gay-liberation pioneers.Then we discuss The Luck of the Draw, a fundraiser for DiverseWorks. Luck of the Draw, DiverseWorks' famed fundraising event, returns to the MATCH. This year, the theme is Ecosystem – reflecting DiverseWorks' commitment to our forthcoming Climate Action Plan and the exhibition and performance series, River on Fire, opening this fall. Luck of the Draw attendees provide crucial sustenance to DiverseWorks and Houston's creative ecosystem. More than 200 works on paper, each one 7 x 9 inches, will be available for purchase at this year's event. Participating artists include Trenton Doyle Hancock, Preetika Rajgariah, Kaneem Smith, James Surls, and Lillian Warren, to name just a few. Finally, we speak with Ron Jones regarding his play “Appropriate”. The estranged members of the Lafayette clan have returned to their crumbling Arkansas plantation home to settle the estate of their recently deceased patriarch. As they sort through a lifetime of their father's junk and hoarded mementos, a disturbing and horrifying discovery surfaces, confronting the family with more than what to do with a house full of stuff. Can a lifetime of clutter disguise the true nature of what lies beneath?  Ron Jones returns to the helm for his fourth production with Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. He previously directed White Guy on the Bus, as well as Clybourne Park and August: Osage County, for both of which he was a finalist for best director in the Houston Theater Awards. With more than 45 years in the industry, Jones has directed nearly 150 productions and acted in well over 100. He spent the bulk of his career teaching theatre for HISD and Lone Star College before retiring. Ron currently serves as Producing Artistic Director for On the Verge Theatre and is the former Artistic Director of New Heights Theatre and Celebration Theatre.Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/

  Geoffrey Berwind is a story teller. His skill is well honed over years of running a theatre in the Philadelphia suburbs called Celebration Theatre. That catapulted him into becoming the director of a story series called Historic Philadelphia, Inc. created under Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. It was a joint project with the National Park Service that provided historically based stories for people visiting Philadelphia's historic sites.   "I didn't know what I was doing," Geoffrey confesses. But he knew he was onto something when Governor Rendell put down his Blackberry, told his aide to hush, and listened intently to Geoffrey's story.   Geoffrey had everything riding on this moment. He'd closed down his family business. He'd sold his house. He'd funded Celebration Theatre and he desperately needed a break.   And hope was about to appear as Governor Rendell looked up from his Blackberry, told his aide to be silent, and he simply sat, mesmerized by Geoffrey's story,  That moment changed the trajectory of Geoffrey's life. He found his footing and mustered the energy to move forward with a little help from his best friend who told him: "I beleive in you. You're so talented. You can do anything you want." That moment of compassion was the turning point for Geoffrey. He poured his energy into the historic series, not knowing what the future might hold. But the future had an incredible ride planned out for this business man turned story teller. Come listen in.   On Amazon. Bump In The Road, Stories of Courage, Hope and Resilience, an inspiring anthology of overcoming life's bumps. Because everyone needs a bit of inspiration.   Learn more at Follow Bump on:              

WE'RE NOT GONNA PAY!!!!! Special guest Brittney S. Wheeler! A budding director, seasoned actor, dramaturg, and classically trained vocalist, she recently made Black HERstory by becoming one of the first Black Cis-Female Associate Artistic Directors of her beloved theatre company's (Celebration Theatre) almost 40-year history of LGBT theatre. Proud member of AEA. Currently working on an MA in Theatre Arts from CSUN where she will explore the idea of memory and race on the Black Cis-Female singing voice. Shows Discussed: Part 1: Tick, Tick... Boom! Part 2: RENT SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! Scene: n/a Performed by: n/a THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson 'One Song Glory' - By Jonathan Larson w/ Original lyrics by: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below FGM Education Resources https://www.fgmeducation.com/post_resources/fgm-medical-resources/ BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Black Owned Businesses in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18w-0RBhwBBlXDN9kRV9DVSCAGSCjtHb9K0Pq2YBv18U/htmlview?usp=sharing&pru=AAABcpXptV0*XfoiE2Ay5SJUCEO3tXROGQ&urp=gmail_link MPJI https://marshap.org/ Petitions https://linktr.ee/petitions_123

Special guest Brittney S. Wheeler! A budding director, seasoned actor, dramaturg, and classically trained vocalist, she recently made Black HERstory by becoming one of the first Black Cis-Female Associate Artistic Directors of her beloved theatre company's (Celebration Theatre) almost 40-year history of LGBT theatre. Proud member of AEA. Currently working on an MA in Theatre Arts from CSUN where she will explore the idea of memory and race on the Black Cis-Female singing voice. Shows Discussed: Part 1: Tick, Tick... Boom! Part 2: RENT SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! Scene: n/a Performed by: n/a THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson 'One Song Glory' - Original lyrics by: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below FGM Education Resources https://www.fgmeducation.com/post_resources/fgm-medical-resources/ BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Black Owned Businesses in LA: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18w-0RBhwBBlXDN9kRV9DVSCAGSCjtHb9K0Pq2YBv18U/htmlview?usp=sharing&pru=AAABcpXptV0*XfoiE2Ay5SJUCEO3tXROGQ&urp=gmail_link MPJI https://marshap.org/ Petitions https://linktr.ee/petitions_123 Update Description

Brittney S. Wheeler is a theatre enthusiast born and bred in LA. A budding director, seasoned actor, dramaturg, and classically trained vocalist, she recently made Black HERstory by becoming one of the first Black Cis-Female Associate Artistic Directors of her beloved theatre company's (Celebration Theatre) almost 40-year history of LGBT theatre. Proud member of AEA. Currently working on an MA in Theatre Arts from CSUN where she will explore the idea of memory and race on the Black Cis-Female singing voice. IG: wheelzofadream1135 Got an embarrassing story to share that inspires your silliness? Email us any time at letsgetsillypodcast@gmail.com. Produced by Cj Merriman. Audio Engineered by Pam Cameron. Music by T.S. Grooves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsgetsilly/support

Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor Mike Millan who is currently starring in the play Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins at the Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles. The play is a hilarious and poignant flight of fancy about a young gay actor who takes a job working in the mall in Barbra Streisand's basement. Mike talks about the self-tape audition that got him the role, his favorite moment in the show, how he learns all those lines and how much fun it is to argue with oneself on stage. He also recalls making his Broadway debut in Jimmy Buffet's Escape To Margaritaville in 2018, his unconventional approach to the dance audition that landed him a role, how the audience was often wasted and his favorite memory of Jimmy Buffet. Other topics include: the CBS diversity showcase that changed the game for him, the BFA program he wishes he hadn't signed up for, the observation that Newsies dancers tend to have sizable asses, his history with wardrobe malfunctions and why the movie Funny Girl kind of bummed him out.  www.celebrationtheatre.org  

Kelly M. Jenrette and Damona Hoffman visit Friends and talk about dating apps, making a list for the right person, wedding promises and the importance of inclusivity in acting with host Marina Franklin. Kelly M. Jenrette, a native of Atlanta, now resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Melvin Jackson Jr.  In 2018, she and her husband became the first African American married couple to be nominated for Emmy's in the same year.  Kelly's Emmy nomination was for her portrayal of Annie in Season 2, Episode 4 of The Handmaid's Tale.  Her two latest films can be found on Netflix: Uncorked and All Day and A Night, where she stars alongside Jeffrey Wright and Ashton Sanders.  Kelly is also in the second season of the hit anthology show Manhunt: Deadly Games (Lionsgate/Spectrum).  She can currently be seen as Winona on the Facebook Watch Original LIMETOWN.  Kelly has also been a series regular on the Fox comedy, Grandfathered, starring John Stamos; She's had recurring guest star roles on Here and Now (HBO), Pitch (FOX) and Graves (EPIX).  You may also remember her from her twelve Kmart commercials as Kmart Kelly!  Kelly was a part of the 13 time Ovation Nominated Musical, The Color Purple at Celebration Theatre, where her portrayal of Nettie earned her an individual Ovation Nomination for best featured actress.  Other TV credits include: Mixed•ish (ABC), Fuller House (Netflix), Weird Loners (FOX), The Haunted Hathaways (Nickelodeon), Happy Endings (ABC), Frisky Dingo, VO (Cartoon Network) WEB SERIES: Mommy Uncensored Episode 2 (YouTube), Much Ado About Mr. GQ (YouTube/FunnyorDie) and Study Buddy (YouTube). Watch Kelly Jenrette on All American Homecoming premiering Feb 21st on the CW network!  Damona Hoffman has been coaching singles on how to find love online and offline for over 15 years. Her articles appear regularly in The LA Times and The Washington Post. Plus, she's a regular on-air contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, and NBC's Access Daily. Damona also starred in two A+E Networks' TV shows: #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Her weekly podcast Dates & Mates has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Huff Post, Bustle and tops the charts in the Relationships category on the major podcast platforms. She is also the official dating coach for OkCupid. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

In this episode we talk about building queer chosen family with Leigh's partner, Corey. Please be sure to check out Celebration Theatre.  Follow us on IG & Twitter @QueersNextDoor  Join the discussion: QueersNextDoor@gmail.com Patreon.com/QueersNextDoor More shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX:Off the Cuffs: a Kink and BDSM podcast Being There Disability After Dark The Goth Librarian Podcast No Love LOST Will Sean Podcast? ProudToBeKinky Podcast & Drinks with God  

Writer: Rom WatsonRom Watson is the author of the full-length plays Image and Likeness, Manifesto of Silence, Pickle Juice, The Norma Conquests: The Three Faces of Norma, My Fair Norma, The Importance of Being Norma; Lying Beneath the Surface and Pinocchio in The Bronx; the 10-minute plays A Twin Out of Time, The Test, Three Syllables of Shame, Celebrity Death Watch, Performance Anxiety, Mead and Stu go Caroling and Mr. Cuddles; and the libretto for Chamber Music for Bonsai Trees, which is based upon a short novel in the public domain. Twelve of his 30 short plays have been produced, and others have had readings at The Road Theatre, Moving Arts, The MET Theatre, Fierce Backbone, Alliance Repertory Company, Unknown Theatre, The Laura Henry Studio, Celebration Theatre, Neo Ensemble Theatre and the ALAP festivals Dramapalooza, Dramapocalypto and Dramakaze. He is a member of The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights and has been a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. since 1996. More at http://www.romwatson.com/Director: Jan SwankJan Swank has produced and directed over 300 theatre productions and appeared in over 100 in his professional career. He was Managing Artistic Director of three different theatres over 35 years. His production of The Diviners won four awards, including Best Producer (Director) and the Audience Award at the International Festival in Dundalk, Ireland. He attended Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne, Southern Oregon University, and the University of South Dakota. He holds a BFA in Classical Theatre, an MA in Theatre, and an MFA in Theatre Directing. He is a South Dakota Arts Fellow, a member of Actors' Equity Association, and a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife Jill live in Rapid City, South Dakota.CAST David Trice as RandallDavid Trice is pleased to have worked with Bernadette Armstrong a second time. The first was in her one-act play "Joan." He is very glad to be back. He has numerous Film and Television credits. He has been on "Big Bang Theory" "Mom" "Criminal Minds" and "Parks and Recs." His most recent was "Homecoming 2" ep 4 on Amazon PrimValerian Ruminski as WardValerian is the founder and Artistic Director of the Nickel City Opera, Buffalo NY., and is a graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. He is the recipient of many prestigious grants and awards including the Lincoln Center Martin Segal Award, a Richard Tucker Grant, a William Mattheus Sullivan Foundation Grant, a Gerda Lissner Foundation Grant, the 2000 MacAllister Award, winner of the NJ Verismo Competition, the NYSTA Coloratura Competition and the Marcella Sembrich Vocal Competition sponsored by the Kosciuszko Foundation.Sound Production: Recorded at ES Audio Services in Glendale, CA. Recorded and Mixed by: Hall CantrellSound Editor: Hall CantrellSound Effects: Ryan MarshSupport the show (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/open-door-playhouse)

Funny how saving garbage can lead to a connection across the ages.Writer: Paul ElliottPaul Elliott is an actor, director, and respected television and screenwriter who has written, produced, and/or directed over sixty television shows as well as writing/ producing/ and directing more than fifty theatrical plays including live entertainment spectaculars for theme parks like Disneyland, Disney World, EuroDisney, AstroWorld, Boblo Island and Sanrio Puroland in Japan.Director: Bernadette ArmstrongBernadette moved to Los Angeles to work in film in the late 1990’s and after her first two films went to festivals she took a short hiatus from writing until she fell in love with small theater. Since 2008 she has had several successful theater projects produced in No Hollywood. Her play The Reading Group was named Pick of the Week by LA Weekly Magazine and in 2017 her play Simple Lives was nominated for Outstanding Writing of an Original Play or Musical by the Valley Theater Awards (the only woman nominated).CASTBonnie Bailey- Reed as Grace Bonnie’s career began in NYC with touring with two Musical Theatre First National Tours. In L.A., she has appeared in award-winning roles including Mags in the World Premiere of THE SUPER VARIETY MATCH BONUS ROUND at The Rogue Machine Theatre, Mrs. Brummett in the World Premiere of Arlene Hutton's GULF VIEW DRIVE (LA Weekly Award, Supporting Actress). Other LA roles include Kate in ALL MY SONS, Margaret in THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION at The Colony Theatre, and BINGO, THE WINNING MUSICAL at The Cosmopolitan Cabaret in Sacramento, CA. On Television, she was a Series Regular on ABC Family Channel's STATE OF GRACE. Her Guest Star roles on Television include the Aidy Bryant Series, SHRILL currently streaming on Hulu, and BOSTON LEGAL. Other Television credits include VEEP, FARGO, THE KENAN THOMPSON SHOW, GLEE, THE MINDY PROJECT, SHOOTER, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, along with many television commercials. Bonnie is happy to be a part of another Bernadette Armstrong production!Matthew Scott Montgomery as JimmyTHEATRE: Stage Kiss (The Geffen Playhouse), YELLOW (Best Actor winner at the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, The Coast Playhouse), Dead Boys (writer/star, West Hollywood One City One Pride Excellence in LGBT Theatre Winner, The Blank Theatre, Celebration Theatre), I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Musical (El Cid, Three Clubs), Anchorman: The Musical (El Cid), A Walk to Remember: The Musical, The OC Musical, BROLESQUE (Rockwell Table & Stage), Definitely Not Clue: A Live Murder Mystery Musical for Twitch (After Hours Theatre Company). FILM & TELEVISION & WEB: Southern Baptist Sissies, Jane the Virgin (CW), White Famous (Showtime), Sonny With a Chance, So Random!, Shake it Up!, Austin & Ally (Disney Channel), SMOSH (recurring), Nasty Habits, .AEA & SAG/AFTRA. Instagram: @matthew_scott_montgomery Twitter: @irobotyoujane TikTok: @matthewscottmontgomerySound Production: Recorded at ES Audio Services in Glendale, CA. Recorded and Mixed by: Hall CantrellSound Editor: Hall CantrellSound Effects: Ryan MarshSupport the show (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/open-door-playhouse)

LaToya Renee London (born December 29, 1978) is an American R&B and soul singer and stage actress who was fourth-place finalist on the third season of American Idol. Her debut album, Love & Life, was released in September 2005 and spawned a number of moderate R&B chart hits. She has concentrated on stage work, including originating and performing the role of Nettie in the national tour of the Broadway musical The Color Purple from 2007 to 2010, for which she won an Ovation Award.[1] She was the lead in the U.S. regional debut of The Bodyguard, a musical based on the 1992 film London was born in San Francisco, California and raised in Oakland, California, where she had her first public musical performance when, at the age of 7, she sang in her mother's wedding. Her interest in singing began when she was just 4 years old, when she frequently sang when attending Allen Temple Baptist church. As a teenager, she sang with the Oakland Youth Chorus from 1993 to 1996. In 1996, she graduated from Skyline High School (the same school actor Tom Hanks and basketball player Gary Payton attended). She also worked as a waitress and a bartender and sang in a Christian rock group. She was also a backup vocalist and did frequent guest vocals for several Bay Area artists. When she began American Idol, she was the lead vocalist in a band, All-Star Jukebox, which usually performed at weddings. London auditioned for the third season of American Idol in Los Angeles, California. Although she moved on through each round, she had not been featured prominently in any aired footage and was written off by many fans before the first studio performances. However, as a member of the third group of eight semifinalists, she sang Eric Carmen's "All by Myself," and received a standing ovation from celebrity judges Donna Summer, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. Jackson labeled her performance as "brilliant" and "what the search for a superstar is all about," Abdul called her "unbelievable" and praised her "quiet confidence," and Simon Cowell said she was "the best of the group" and that it was a "superb, outstanding performance." She was voted through to the final 12 contestants with 32.3 percent of audience votes, the largest percentage for every week of the semifinals.In the following nine weeks, London had several high points on American Idol. Cowell called her performance of Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody" "amazing" and "awesome." Abdul said that she reminded her of "a young Gladys Knight" after she performed the Garth Brooks song "Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)," Nickolas Ashford of famed soul duo Ashford & Simpson called her performance of "Ooo Baby Baby" by Smokey Robinson as "beautiful" and full of "sex appeal," Film director Quentin Tarantino called her a "powerhouse" after her performance of "Somewhere" from the musical West Side Story, and Cowell announced her as "the best singer in the competition" after she sang "All the Time" by Barry Manilow and gave her "a ten out of ten" for her performance of "Don't Rain on My Parade," which also garnered standing ovations from Abdul and Jackson.London was central to one of the first controversies of the show. On April 21, 2004, the night after the final seven contestants performed Barry Manilow songs, London, Jennifer Hudson, and eventual winner Fantasia Barrino ended up in the bottom three with the least viewer votes. Together, these three had been dubbed "The Three Divas" for their critically acclaimed performances.[3] London had the highest vote totals out of the three, and Hudson was ultimately eliminated. Because all three of the singers were African American and the frontrunners of the competition, music icon Elton John deemed the voting as "racist," igniting a flurry of news and speculation over the validity of the voting system. John complained at a promotional news conference that, "The three people I was really impressed with, and they just happened to be black, young female singers, and they all seem to be landing in the bottom three."London's second controversy occurred on May 11, 2004, when the final four contestants each performed two disco songs. Simon Cowell, who previously endorsed her as the best singer in the competition, suggested that his only complaint with London was that after ten weeks he still did not know anything at all about her. Cowell also suggested that contestant Jasmine Trias would almost certainly be voted off the next day. However, on May 12, London became the ninth of the 12 finalists to be eliminated, finishing in fourth place, with Barrino also landing in the bottom two. London's farewell song was "Don't Rain on My Parade. Immediately after being eliminated from the series, London was featured in the Norman Lear-helmed Declare Yourself voting campaign by famed photographer David LaChapelle, alongside music stars like Christina Aguilera and André 3000. Her appearance on Idol host Ryan Seacrest's daily television talk show was one of its highest-rated episodes, and Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown officially declared May 4 to be LaToya London Day; one month later, she officially received the key to the city. Her rendition of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes "If You Don't Know Me by Now" on the top-selling compilation disc, American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics, was praised as one of the album's best. She was also heavily featured on the group track, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."In the summer of 2004, London performed with the other top 10 finalists in American Idol season three international tour, which crossed the United States and also visited China and Singapore. She had a guest co-hosting gig on the national entertainment news show, Access Hollywood, and she has performed for such events and galas as the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation, 100 Black Men of America, and the Clear Channel holiday party. London has also performed the national anthem for numerous National Football League games, including the 2005 Super Bowl NFL Commissioner pre-game party. She has shared the stage with such icons and superstars as Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, Barry Manilow, Gladys Knight, Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, Rachelle Ferrell, Goapele, and Burt Bacharach.In November 2004, it was announced that London had been signed to jazz recording label Peak Records, an imprint of Concord Records, the final label of jazz legend Ray Charles before his death. Her first single, "Appreciate," which featured a guest rap from Black Thought of the Hip-Hop group The Roots, hit the airwaves in July, and a music video of that song followed. The CD single, "Appreciate/Every Part of Me/All By Myself" reached number eight on the Billboard Singles Sales Chart. The single sold 8,500 units.2005–2006: Love & LifeHer debut studio album, Love & Life, was released on September 20, 2005. A mix of R&B, soul, jazz, and hip-hop, Love & Life featured songwriting by London, along with songs by well-known producers such as David Foster and Narada Michael Walden. The San Francisco Chronicle called her "impassioned and polished" with "sumptuous, wondrously elastic mezzo pipes," People magazine called it one of the best post-American Idol albums, and Apple Computer's iTunes named it one of the best albums of 2005, and her song "Non A What'cha Do" as one of the best individual recordings of the year. Love & Life sold 12,546 albums in its first week, landing at number 82 on Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and at number 27 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. To date, it has sold approximately 58,000 copies.[4] Additionally, London has sold over 15,000 digital downloads.[4]London released two follow-up singles, "Every Part of Me" and "State of My Heart" in 2006, the latter of which hit number 40 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and number five on the radio industry periodical Friday Morning Quarterback's Adult Contemporary spin chart.London was also nominated for an award in the R&B category of the 2006 Bay Area Rap Scene (BARS) Awards; however, violence and disruption ended the show early before the award winners were announced. Latoya was competing against R&B star Goapele, among others.London announced that despite having an initial three-album deal, she had parted ways from Peak Records and Concord Records. She is currently writing songs for her second album and is shopping for a new recording label.In February 2006, she landed a lead role in Laterras R. Whitfield's touring dramatic comedy play Issues: We All Have 'Em. She sang a jazz-tinged version of "Hark! Hear the Bells" on the VH1 Soul Train Christmas television special, and sang the same song on a special edition of the 40th Anniversary A Charlie Brown Christmas album.In late summer 2006, London made her Los Angeles professional stage debut with a starring role in the retro musical, Beehive, at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood. London and the show earned rave reviews. That same year, the cast was nominated by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle for Best Ensemble Performance in their annual awards.London was featured as a guest vocalist on Paul Taylor's new album, Ladies' Choice, released in May 2007.London played Nettie in The Color Purple, which debuted at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for an extended run in Chicago, Illinois. London ended her run in 2010 and received a nomination for a NAACP Theatre Award in 2008 in the best supporting actress in an equity production category.[5]2010–present: Urban Punk]London joined with hip-hop artist H2O in 2010 to form the group Urban Punk,[6][7] producing music that combines Europop melodies with hip-hop rhythms. They have released two tracks, "Around the World" and "Twisted".[8]In June 2013, London joined the cast of the Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.[9]London has starred in a number of national tours, including Redemption of a Dogg, and Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run, as well as regional productions, including Silence! The Musical and as Shug Avery in Celebration Theatre's production of The Color Purple.[10] She was the lead in the U.S. regional debut of The Bodyguard, a musical based on the 1992 film See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest speaker Parnell Damone Marcano grew up in Denver, CO but has called LA home for over 30 years. Moving here after graduating from Loretto Heights College with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He is most recognized for his recurring role as "Carlton Cruise" over five seasons of the hit series "Greenleaf ". But he has toured the world as "the one and only male Supreme" with Mary Wilson, and singing with the legendary Thelma Houston. He has performed in several musicals such as: Dreamgirls, Evita, Ragtime, Hello Dolly, The All Night Strut, The Producers, and originated the role of "Desmond" for his Off-Broadway debut in The Babies. Plays include: Booty Candy, Follow, Fucking Men, Jerker. Film/Television roles: "Tyrone Jones" "Old Dogs & New Tricks", "Daughters of Legend", "Furst", "The Black Dawn: Catalyst", "Blood For The Gods". Besides Mary Wilson and Thelma Houston, Parnell has sung with Rita Coolidge, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Patti Austin, Ben E. King, Loretta Divine, Jennifer Holiday, Tremaine Hawkins, Dianne Reeves. He is the company manager at Celebration Theatre; the country's oldest, continually producing LGBTQ+ theater company. He and his husband, Michael recently celebrated ten years together. We learn about all of this and more on “Behind The Real “. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-d-king/support

Full episode notes at www.buildingbeyond.me/mocwithtiffany/drewdDrew Droege, Writer / Actor / Playwright joined Tiffany for an amazing Moments of Clarity show! His work on movies, TV, projects, and podcasts is impressive! He has written for Netflix’s “Big Mouth” and their upcoming show “AJ and the Queen,” starring RuPaul. His most recent tv/film acting credits include “El Tonto,” Search Party,” “Teachers,” “Heathers,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Drunk History,” “Life in Pieces,” and “Now Apocalypse.” He received the Outstanding Performance award at Outfest Los Angeles in 2018 for his work in the BroadwayHD capture of “Bright Colors and Bold Pattern.” And you can check out his most recent project Drew Droege's One Man Show, "Happy Birthday Doug" on BroadwayHD.Drew came from a small town in North Carolina where he longed to be a professional actor and he eventually made the move to LA in 1999. He started at The Groundlings where he developed his writing skills and gained the support of the acting community.He shared about how he handles anxiety and what motivates him to continue when things get tough. He tries to stay true to himself which can be hard even in the LGBTQ community where his peers can be your best alli or worst enemies. What has worked for him since he began acting and writing was to follow his bliss!Drew Droege's One Man Show, "Happy Birthday Doug" on BroadwayHDOne week free trial when you click Subscribe Now

ABOUTMead & Stud learn how to talk about sex from penguins.DIRECTORJan Swank has produced and directed over 300 theatre productions and appeared in over 100 in his professional career. He was Managing Artistic Director of three different theatres over 35 years. His production of The Diviners won four awards, including Best Producer (Director) and the Audience Award at the International Festival in Dundalk, Ireland. He attended Indiana-Purdue Ft. Wayne, Southern Oregon University, and the University of South Dakota. He holds a BFA in Classical Theatre, an MA in Theatre, and an MFA in Theatre Directing. He is a South Dakota Arts Fellow, a member of Actors' Equity Association, and a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. He and his wife Jill live in Rapid City, South Dakota.WRITERRom Watson is the author of numerous full-length plays. Twelve of his 28 short plays have been produced, and others have had readings at The Road Theatre, Moving Arts, The MET Theatre, Fierce Backbone, Alliance Repertory Company, Unknown Theatre, The Laura Henry Studio, Celebration Theatre, Neo Ensemble Theatre, and the ALAP festivals Dramapalooza, Dramapocalypto and Dramakaze. He is a member of The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights and has been a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, Inc. since 1996.ACTORSDavid Trice is pleased to have worked with Bernadette Armstrong a second time. The first was in her one-act play "Joan." He is very glad to be back. He has numerous film and television credits. He has been on "Big Bang Theory" "Mom" "Criminal Minds" and "Parks and Recs." His most recent was "Homecoming 2" ep 4 on Amazon Prime. One last thing. Please vote!Daamen Krall has worked as a professional actor/voice-over artist in films and television for the past 38 years. Some of the recent film credits include THE POST, CARS III, AMERICAN PASTORAL, UNBROKEN 2, and, for television, SLEEPY HOLLOW and MADMEN. One of his favorite projects was starring in the title role of the award-winning remake of THE CABINET OF DOCTOR CALIGARI. He also produced the award-winning short film HIDE. Under the banner of MIDNIGHT SCREAM PRODUCTIONS with partner Robert Shelby, he is currently in post-production for the web series THE LISTENER. Daamen is also the host and sometimes cast member of the return of radio’s theatre of thrills, SUSPENSE, which is ha gained fans around the world and was nominated twice for a Peabody Award.Matthew Scott Montgomery For his portrayal as Kendall Parker in Del Shores' Yellow, Matthew Scott Montgomery won "Best Featured Performance in a Play" at the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards in 2011, nominated against actors such as Harry Groener and Chris Pine. He was also awarded "Best Featured Actor in a Play" at the 2010 Backstage Garland Awards and "Comedic/Dramatic Performance of the Year" for the 2010 Stage Scene LA Awards and was nominated for "Best Featured Performance in a Play" at the 2010 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards for the same performance.SOUND PRODUCTIONMercury Sound Studios Recorded and Mixed by Paul Ratajczak and Hall CantrellSOUND EFFECTSRyan MarshSOUND EDITORHall CantrellMUSICAudio JungleSupport the show (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/open-door-playhouse)

This conversation was recorded in late May 2020, in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Tony McDade. We hold their families in our thoughts and wish for swift justice. We’ve attached links in this video and in its description to point you towards just a few of the many ways you can support Black lives, Indigenous lives, and people of color. We hope to not distract from the important work happening in our world, but ally it with light from artists, and to spread leadership and hope. We recognize and stand with the following organizations: Black Lives Matter, blacklivesmatter.com Black Visions Collective, blackvisionsmn.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund, naacpldf.org/ American Civil Liberties Union, action.aclu.org/give/now Recorded on May 28, 2020 The Drama League gathered the leaders of our nation’s top LGBTQIA+ theatre companies. The conversation that unfolded investigated why queer specific space is important in the American Theatre? How do we honor voices of the past, present, and future? Who is overlooked in our communities? How do we lead our communities and its allies towards a more equitable, authentic, diverse, and inclusive practice? And so much more! The Drama League’s Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks is joined by Megan Carney (About Face Theatre), Paul Conroy (Out Front Theatre Company), Philip Crosby (Richmond Triangle Players), John Fisher (Theatre Rhinoceros), Adam Odsess-Rubin (National Queer Theater), Michael A. Sheppard (Celebration Theatre), Harold Steward (The Theater Offensive), and Zak Stowe (Stage Q) in an unprecedented conversation about queering the American theatre.  IN CONVERSATION, The Drama League's acclaimed series of discussions with the directors changing the face of theater, television, and film, is now online! The process of creating art is revealed in these intimate, surprising, and wide-ranging conversations with award-winning creators from around the world. The artists in this video have donated their time and fees to help provide much-needed aid, relief, and programs for stage directors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help! Donate here: dramaleague.org/ghostlight  If you're a director needing assistance, visit our COVID-19 resources and emergency relief programs here: dramaleague.org/covidresources/covid19resources Learn more about Megan Carney and About Face Theatre: aboutfacetheatre.com/ Learn more about Paul Conroy and Out Front Theatre Company: outfronttheatre.com/ Learn more about Philip Crosby and Richmond Triangle Players: rtriangle.org/ Learn more about John Fisher and Theatre Rhinoceros: therhino.org/ Learn more about Adam Odsess-Rubin and National Queer Theater: nationalqueertheater.org/ Learn more about Michael A. Sheppard and Celebration Theatre: celebrationtheatre.com/ Learn more about Harold Steward and The Theater Offensive: thetheateroffensive.org/ Learn more about Zak Stowe and Stage Q: stageq.org/ Watch the interview on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/431895548/65fcc1d27e Learn more about The Drama League: dramaleague.org/ Video Editing Services provided by @catalinmedia

"You don't sleep, you don't eat, you don't bathe." Just one of the ways my incredibly accomplished guest, MICHAEL A. SHEPPERD @shepdawg1122 (Multiple award-winning performer & co-artistic director of Celebration Theatre) describes his experience of living with manic depression and bipolarism. At the time of this recording, we are dealing with the Rona and mental health issues are at an all time high. I believe that Michael's generous share will inspire many. It is possible to dance with any challenge that life throws our way. See him @mashepperd & other guests @whatthefockery on Insta. Please do reach out for help at any time National Suicide Lifeline (800) 273-8255 Online Counseling : https://www.betterhelp.com/fockery10 10% off Access Special What The Fockery content here: https://www.patreon.com/whatthefockery Send us a voice memo sharing your CVOD FOCKERY via the Anchor App or via email: whatthefockery@gmail.com DISCOUNT CODES For WHAT THE FOCKERY LISTENERS Online Counseling : https://www.betterhelp.com/fockery10 MERCHANDISE: WTF Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/what-the-fockery-podcast-swag Discount Code for What The Fockery Listeners: FOCKERY10 at check out --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatthefockery/message

On this week’s TQC intro, Jonah reports on seeing Oprah and Michelle Obama at Oprah’s 2020 Vision tour, and Renessa reports on an (unofficially) queer yoga class. Queer News & Culture topics include Black History Month, Zaya Wade’s coming out, and Ru Paul on SNL. We also share the winners of the Shaquanda Will Feed You hot sauce contest!Our guest this week is Roger Q. Mason, who is a Black, Irish, Filipino, queer, gender non-conforming writer/performer, director and producer. His work has been shown at theatres like the New York Theatre Workshop, New Group Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, and the American Theatre of Actors. He’s the 2020 recipient of the Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award, presented by Celebration Theatre and the City of West Hollywood. We hear about his love for stories, use of gender pronoun identification as an act of protest, and the rebirth of his inner showgirl, Taffeta, who he plays in his 2020 play “Lavender Men.” The play is a historical fantasia which follows Taffeta, a self-proclaimed "fabulous queer creation of color," who invades the private world of Abe Lincoln to confront issues of visibility, race and LGBTQ+ inclusion that still challenge us today. Donate by March 7th to the GoFundMe to help support the “Lavender Men” production at Skylight Theatre: https://tinyurl.com/rkmnppw. Roger’s charisma is undeniable, and his storytelling is colorful. Buckle up because you’re in for a ride for this interview!*****INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 00:23:05*****Song: "American Pie" by Shea DiamondShow Links:Roger Q. Mason: https://www.rogerqmason.comGoFundMe for “Lavender Men” premiere at Skylight Theatre: https://tinyurl.com/rkmnppw Roger’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RogerQMasonRoger’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogerq.mason/"Queer Playwright/Performer Roger Q. Mason Receives 2020 Chuck Rowland Award": https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Queer-PlaywrightPerformer-Roger-Q-Mason-Receives-2020-Chuck-Rowland-Award-20200129?utm_source=New+E-Blast+List&utm_campaign=bb4dfd73e7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_01_01_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2c4cb4a61a-bb4dfd73e7-530845693Shaquanda Will Feed You hot sauce giveaway winners on Instagram: @briangryphon @Mandoandtheworld @elissabethh @Colriv84

Drew Droege joins Bryan to talk about Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers' RUTHLESS PEOPLE, starring Bette Midler and Danny DeVito. We also discuss Joker, The Death of Dick Long, Wakefield Poole and The Boy Next Door.Ruthless People is available on to rent on Amazon and iTunes.See Drew in RAVENSWOOD MANOR at the Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles through 11/24! Get tix here.Please rate and review HIGH CAMP on Apple Podcasts. It helps degenerates like you find the show!Instagram: @highcamppod @ruckerbryTwitter: @highcamppod @ruckerbryLetterboxd: @mrjopekNext week Bryan watches Nicholas Ray's JOHNNY GUITAR.

Nick Hardcastle is charisma on legs. A vibrant personality, it is no surprise that he has enjoyed success in various fields around the world. He may be immediately recognisable as Summer Bay resident Tim O’Connell in Home and Away or as the genial host of Video Hits.His TV credits extend to extensive work as presenter on a range of shows that have included Saturday Disney and five seasons of the highly popular Creature Features.No stranger to the stage, Nick has scored theatrical credits in Australia, London and Los Angeles. These include the role of Felicia in the musical, Priscilla the Queen of the Desert and Damian in Reuben Guthrie. All this experience lead him to co-found the Australian Theatre Company - a theatrical venture that showcases Australian repertoire and harnesses the array of Australian talent working in the U.S.; fostering a creative and meaningful cultural exchange.He is presently working on a show that celebrates the legendary Hollywood Costume Designer, Orry Kelly. The show, Orry, was recently invited to launch Celebration Theatre’s New Works Program in the city of West Hollywood.As actor, presenter, producer, recording artist and with gigs on radio, Nick is essentially an entertainment Renaissance man. Currently based in LA, he was back recently for a brief visit, and as ever, it is always a treat and a chuckle to spend some time with Nick.

Kelly M. Jenrette, a native of Atlanta, now resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband, Melvin Jackson Jr.  She and her husband published a children's book entitled The Adventures of Jimmy the Fly.  Most recently,  she booked an ABC pilot, Untitled Leslie Odom Jr., as the female lead opposite Leslie.  Kelly also wrapped three projects that she was working on back to back: Back To The Goode Life (BET Her), Uncorked (Netflix) and Limetown (Facebook Watch). Most notably, Kelly can be seen in Season 2, Episode 4 of The Handmaid's Tale on HULU, where her portrayal of Annie garnered her an Emmy Nomination.  She can be seen as a recurring guest star on HBO's Here and Now.  Kelly has also been a series regular on the Fox comedy, Grandfathered, starring John Stamos; She's had recurring guest star roles on Pitch (FOX) and Graves (EPIX). You may also remember her from her twelve Kmart commercials as Kmart Kelly!  Kelly was a part of the 13 time Ovation Nominated Musical, The Color Purple at Celebration Theatre, where her portrayal of Nettie earned her an individual Ovation Nomination for best featured actress.  Other TV credits include: Fuller House (Netflix), Weird Loners (FOX), The Haunted Hathaways (Nickelodeon), Happy Endings (ABC), Frisky Dingo, VO (Cartoon Network) WEB SERIES: Mommy Uncensored Episode 2 (YouTube), Much Ado About Mr. GQ (YouTube/FunnyorDie) and Study Buddy (YouTube). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theactorslounge/support

Eric Lampaert, Drew Droege, Moujan Zolfaghari, and Stephanie Escajeda join Dave Holmes to decide once and for all what was the best film of 2018: The Favourite or Eighth Grade!   Team The Favourite Eric Lampaert and Stephanie Escajeda Team Eighth Grade Moujan Zolfaghari and Drew Droege   This week, our teams try to guess what celebrities our listeners have met, tell us about their run-ins with Los Angeles parking enforcement, and argue over what town should have the world's tallest moose statue. Eric Lampaert wants to plug his album, Alien of Extraordinary Ability, Comedians Cinema Club and his upcoming film roles and recommends No Such Thing As A Fish. Drew Droege wants to plug Born to Win at the Celebration Theatre and his appearance on Drunk History. Moujan Zolfaghari wants to plug Mission to Zyxx, now on Maximum Fun and Human Kind Of and recommends Schitt's Creek. Stephanie Escajeda wants to plug her appearance on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and recommends So You're Going Bald!. And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod. You can also find us on Facebook. Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the show. Don't want to pay those pesky international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.com Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA, produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Dennis visits the Hollywood Hills of playwright, filmmaker and performer Del Shores to discuss his new one-man play "Six Characters In Search of a Play," which opens in Los Angeles on February 25th at the Celebration Theatre. He breaks down the six different characters he depicts in the piece, including a monkey-obsessed lesbian, a favorite aunt, an actress hellbent on dying before Trump takes office, a mouthy waitress, a closeted Southern gay man and his own mother who also happened to be his high school drama teacher. Del also talks about the three-year odyssey of getting his most recent film "A Very Sordid Wedding," financed, shot, edited and out there by barnstorming the country. He also talks about having his plays produced in places as far away as London, how play royalties work, the difference between writing plays and writing for television shows like "Queer as Folk" and "Dharma and Greg," the actresses he'd love to work with and the gift he got when he was three that meant everything. www.delshores.com 

On Episode 9 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" Michael Kricfalusi, Executive Director of LA's Celebration Theatre, discusses the process of running one of the nations most long-lasting and successful LGBTQ-focused theaters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenda Adelman received a best actor award from Zaki Gordan Institute for “Daddy's Girl,” a short film based on her one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet: A Meshugenah True Story. She's performed MBH at The New End Theatre in London, The Jewish Ensemble Theatre in Michigan, Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles, The Marsh, San Francisco, for Coalitions against Domestic Violence in NY, AZ and NM, for women prisoners in Los Angeles. She is the recipient of a Hero of Forgiveness award from The Hawaii International Forgiveness Project and has been interviewed on Fox TV morning news and NPR. Spring. What comes to mind when you read that word? Is it growth and new opportunity? Is it emerging from the hibernation of winter and thinking about what we may have unnecessarily gathered over the past several months? Hopefully you have heard that we are in the second week of a four part series devoted to all things related to “spring cleaning.” And while most associate this to literally cleaning your house, I am talking about your philosophical house. What negative thoughts are stuck like thick tar in the attic of our mind; to the Pandora's Box of emotions we have methodically packed down in the basement of our soul? These negative thoughts, emotions, and feelings, not only take up space that could otherwise be devoted to moving more freely in a positive direction, but they also take energy to maintain. In today's episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I speak with Brenda Adelman of Freedom and Forgiveness, who has had to come to grips with this topic in a way that most of us cannot begin to imagine. You see, her father shot her mother, killing her, then went on to marry her mother's sister. (Like I said, something most of us can't begin to imagine.) How to contact and work with Brenda: Freedomandforgiveness.com Best Advice: Extreme self-care and self-love. Notice the self judgement, and forgive yourself for whatever judgement you hold against yourself. What you believe to be true: We are all reflections of each other.

Brenda Adelman received a best actor award from Zaki Gordan Institute for “Daddy's Girl,” a short film based on her one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet: A Meshugenah True Story. She's performed MBH at The New End Theatre in London, The Jewish Ensemble Theatre in Michigan, Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles, The Marsh, San Francisco, for Coalitions against Domestic Violence in NY, AZ and NM, for women prisoners in Los Angeles.  She is the recipient of a Hero of Forgiveness award from The Hawaii International Forgiveness Project and has been interviewed on Fox TV morning news and NPR. Spring. What comes to mind when you read that word? Is it growth and new opportunity?  Is it emerging from the hibernation of winter and thinking about what we may have unnecessarily gathered over the past several months?  Hopefully you have heard that we are in the second week of a four part series devoted to all things related to “spring cleaning.”  And while most associate this to literally cleaning your house, I am talking about your philosophical house.  What negative thoughts are stuck like thick tar in the attic of our mind; to the Pandora's Box of emotions we have methodically packed down in the basement of our soul? These negative thoughts, emotions, and feelings, not only take up space that could otherwise be devoted to moving more freely in a positive direction, but they also take energy to maintain.  In today's episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I speak with Brenda Adelman of http://www.freedomandforgiveness.com (Freedom and Forgiveness), who has had to come to grips with this topic in a way that most of us cannot begin to imagine.   You see, her father shot her mother, killing her, then went on to marry her mother's sister.  (Like I said, something most of us can't begin to imagine.)   How to contact and work with Brenda:  http://freedomandforgiveness.com (Freedomandforgiveness.com)   Best Advice: Extreme self-care and self-love.  Notice the self judgement, and forgive yourself for whatever judgement you hold against yourself.   What you believe to be true: We are all reflections of each other.    Support this podcast

From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast August 7, 2014) - Stage and comedic improv Actress/Director/Teacher Kimberly Lewis is interviewed about her current co-starring role as “Charlotte Hay” in the Wasatch Theatre Venture madcap farce Moon Over Buffalo at the Grove Theatre Center in Burbank, CA. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the world premiere musical comedy The Max Factor Factor , a love story about the perils of two leading men/movie stars during Hollywood’s Golden Age at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA; a co-op production from New Musicals Inc. and Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Classic theatre and film actor Dan Kaemon discusses his co-starring role as “Stanley Kowalski” in Tennessee Williams’ A Street Car Named Desire for North Hollywood’s Group Repertory Company at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. Lewis and Kaemon reveal embarrassing career moments.

From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast August 7, 2014) - Stage and comedic improv Actress/Director/Teacher Kimberly Lewis is interviewed about her current co-starring role as “Charlotte Hay” in the Wasatch Theatre Venture madcap farce Moon Over Buffalo at the Grove Theatre Center in Burbank, CA. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the world premiere musical comedy The Max Factor Factor , a love story about the perils of two leading men/movie stars during Hollywood’s Golden Age at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA; a co-op production from New Musicals Inc. and Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Classic theatre and film actor Dan Kaemon discusses his co-starring role as “Stanley Kowalski” in Tennessee Williams’ A Street Car Named Desire for North Hollywood’s Group Repertory Company at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. Lewis and Kaemon reveal embarrassing career moments.

From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast January 17, 2013) - Broadway musical theatre star, pop recording artist and successful author Nita Whitaker LaFontaine (Finding My Voice) is interviewed about her illustrious career launched by record producer David Foster and the original Star Search TV Talent Series. Sterling and Stroili respectively review Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre; and Freud’s Last Session with Judd Hirsch and Tom Cavenagh at Santa Monica’s Broad Theatre. The State of the Arts/Breakdown Services Sweepstakes announces this week’s winner. LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Award winner (The Color Purple) - Performer Michael Shepperd (Cathy Rigby’s Peter Pan U.S. National Tour) - discusses his background as a singer/actor and Co-Artistic Director of Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Whitaker LaFontaine and Shepperd reveal embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

From the Best of State of the Arts (Originally broadcast January 17, 2013) - Broadway musical theatre star, pop recording artist and successful author Nita Whitaker LaFontaine (Finding My Voice) is interviewed about her illustrious career launched by record producer David Foster and the original Star Search TV Talent Series. Sterling and Stroili respectively review Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre; and Freud’s Last Session with Judd Hirsch and Tom Cavenagh at Santa Monica’s Broad Theatre. The State of the Arts/Breakdown Services Sweepstakes announces this week’s winner. LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Award winner (The Color Purple) - Performer Michael Shepperd (Cathy Rigby’s Peter Pan U.S. National Tour) - discusses his background as a singer/actor and Co-Artistic Director of Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Whitaker LaFontaine and Shepperd reveal embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Stage and comedic improv Actress/Director/Teacher Kimberly Lewis is interviewed about her current co-starring role as “Charlotte Hay” in the Wasatch Theatre Venture madcap farce Moon Over Buffalo at the Grove Theatre Center in Burbank, CA. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the world premiere musical comedy The Max Factor Factor , a love story about the perils of two leading men/movie stars during Hollywood’s Golden Age at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA; a co-op production from New Musicals Inc. and Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Classic theatre and film actor Dan Kaemon discusses his co-starring role as “Stanley Kowalski” in Tennessee Williams’ A Street Car Named Desire for North Hollywood’s Group Repertory Company at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. Lewis and Kaemon reveal embarrassing career moments.

Stage and comedic improv Actress/Director/Teacher Kimberly Lewis is interviewed about her current co-starring role as “Charlotte Hay” in the Wasatch Theatre Venture madcap farce Moon Over Buffalo at the Grove Theatre Center in Burbank, CA. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the world premiere musical comedy The Max Factor Factor , a love story about the perils of two leading men/movie stars during Hollywood’s Golden Age at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood, CA; a co-op production from New Musicals Inc. and Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Classic theatre and film actor Dan Kaemon discusses his co-starring role as “Stanley Kowalski” in Tennessee Williams’ A Street Car Named Desire for North Hollywood’s Group Repertory Company at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. Lewis and Kaemon reveal embarrassing career moments.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Celebrity Christine Horn. She will discuss her career and latest projects. Christine Horn was born in New York and raised in Atlanta. She studied with the Freddie Hendricks Youth Ensemble of Atlanta and attended the American Musical Dramatic Academy in New York City. She is a Broadway/Film Actress, Singer and Producer known for, "Complications" (2014), "Reckless" (2014) and The Retrieval (2013). Christine has performed at The White House for President Bush and with the Broadway, Las Vegas and US National Touring companies of Disney's "The Lion King." Regional theatre credits include working with great directors at Celebration Theatre, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, The Alliance Theatre, Jomandi Productions, Actor's Express, Gainesville Theatre Alliance, Horizon Theatre & 7 Stages Theatre to name a few. Horn's associations in the thespian community presented her with the opportunity to hone her craft in the film world, where she has shared the screen with Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Columbus Short, Nate Parker, Billy Dee Williams and Megan Good to name a few. She has also co-starred in a variety of television shows (Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Not's," Matt Nix's "Complications," and the new crime drama from CBS, "Reckless.")

(From the Best of State of the Arts – Original Broadcast: September 20, 2012) - Filmmaker and member of New York Women in Film & Television Emily Sheskin talks about her plus-size beauty pageant documentary titled There She Is. Musical Theatre stars Adam Huss and Tyler LeDon are interviewed about their co-starring roles in the much anticipated new musical Justin Love at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood. The Live Arts Calendar features critiques of Kander and Ebb’s musical revue The World Goes ‘Round at Hollywood’s Crossly Theatre; and Euripides’ HELEN at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, CA. Huss and LeDon share embarrassing moments during performances.

(From the Best of State of the Arts – Original Broadcast: September 20, 2012) - Filmmaker and member of New York Women in Film & Television Emily Sheskin talks about her plus-size beauty pageant documentary titled There She Is. Musical Theatre stars Adam Huss and Tyler LeDon are interviewed about their co-starring roles in the much anticipated new musical Justin Love at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood. The Live Arts Calendar features critiques of Kander and Ebb’s musical revue The World Goes ‘Round at Hollywood’s Crossly Theatre; and Euripides’ HELEN at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, CA. Huss and LeDon share embarrassing moments during performances.

Broadway musical theatre star, pop recording artist and successful author Nita Whitaker LaFontaine (Finding My Voice) is interviewed about her illustrious career launched by record producer David Foster and the original Star Search TV Talent Series. Sterling and Stroili respectively review Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre; and Freud’s Last Session with Judd Hirsch and Tom Cavenagh at Santa Monica’s Broad Theatre. The State of the Arts/Breakdown Services Sweepstakes announces this week’s winner. LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Award winner (The Color Purple) - Performer Michael Shepperd (Cathy Rigby’s Peter Pan U.S. National Tour) - discusses his background as a singer/actor and Co-Artistic Director of Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Whitaker LaFontaine and Shepperd reveal embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Broadway musical theatre star, pop recording artist and successful author Nita Whitaker LaFontaine (Finding My Voice) is interviewed about her illustrious career launched by record producer David Foster and the original Star Search TV Talent Series. Sterling and Stroili respectively review Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre; and Freud’s Last Session with Judd Hirsch and Tom Cavenagh at Santa Monica’s Broad Theatre. The State of the Arts/Breakdown Services Sweepstakes announces this week’s winner. LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Award winner (The Color Purple) - Performer Michael Shepperd (Cathy Rigby’s Peter Pan U.S. National Tour) - discusses his background as a singer/actor and Co-Artistic Director of Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre. Whitaker LaFontaine and Shepperd reveal embarrassing moments while performing. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

TV and stage star Paolo Andino (LOGO TV’s The Big Gay Comedy Sketch Show) is interviewed about his starring role in the Blank Theatre production of David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. Sterling gives mini reviews of Silence! The Musical at the Hayworth Theatre in Los Angeles, and the Donny & Marie Christmas in Los Angeles spectacular at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre. The Live Arts Calendar features the Orange County Men Alive Chorus’ A Winter Spectacular with Special Guest Liza Minnelli at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA; and the State of the Arts Sweepstakes sponsored by Breakdown Services. 2012 Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award Winning Director Michael Matthews (The Color Purple at Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre) discusses a bountiful year of directing which also includes the hit world premiere musical Justin Love/Celebration Theatre, and the Santaland Diaries/Stella Adler Theatre. Andino and Matthews recall embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Theatrical Producer Pink Lady and Broadway/film/TV choreographer and performer Joe Giamalva discuss the opening of the new variety song and dance show The Beat Goes On at the Theatre Arts Arena Stage in Hollywood. The Live Arts Calendar features the State of the Arts/Breakdown Services weekly Prize Giveaway; and three mini reviews by Sterling: Justin Love at Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre, The Full Monty at The Third Street Theatre in West Hollywood, and the Los Angeles Musical Theatre Guild’s staged concert production of Titanic. Pink Lady and Giamalva share embarrassing moments during their careers. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Filmmaker and member of New York Women in Film & Television Emily Sheskin talks about her plus-size beauty pageant documentary titled There She Is. Musical Theatre stars Adam Huss and Tyler LeDon are interviewed about their co-starring roles in the much anticipated new musical Justin Love at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood. The Live Arts Calendar features critiques of Kander and Ebb’s musical revue The World Goes ‘Round at Hollywood’s Crossly Theatre; and Euripides’ HELEN at the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades, CA. Huss and LeDon share embarrassing moments during performances. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Dennis and Tony take the show to the Celebration Theatre and welcome George Kotsiopoulos from Fashion Police.  Liza is also discussed.

LaToya London (former American Idol top finalist) is interviewed about her role as “Shug Avery” in the current revival of The Color Purple at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood. Actor Don Swayze discusses his longtime film and television career and how his late brother Patrick’s health crisis affected the characterization of his starring role in the world premiere of Elizabeth Sarnoff’s Slow Dance in Midtown at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA. The Live Arts Calendar spotlights William Shakespeare’s breathless tragedy Antony and Cleopatra at LA’s distinguished A Noise Within classical theatre company; and The New American Theatre’s world premiere presentation of Bedfellows by Chuck Rose at Hollywood’s McCadden Place Theatre. Swayze recalls embarrassing performance mishaps. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Dennis and Tony gear up for their live podcast January 20 at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood by talkng movies and more movies.

This was originally posted in December of 2011 but was taken down and now it's back.  Dennis talks about going stag to the Katy Perry concert and having a frosty celeb encounter.  Tony shares the nightmare of his 42nd birthday and special guest Alec Mapa talks about being a father, imitates Bette Davis and shares his Oprah frustration.

Dennis and Tony's first podcast of the new year features holiday stories and more; Dennis visits a SYTYCD petting zoo.  Tony does a good deed at a department store.  The boys plug their upcoming live podcast on January 20th at Celebration Theatre.

Grammy, Emmy, Tony and Webbie Award nominee/winner Allee Willis joins Sterling and Stroili for an discussion about her career as a composer of some of the most iconic pop songs ever written (September, Neutron Dance, I???ll Be There for You); her success on the Broadway stage with the musical version of The Color Purple; and her lifestyle as one of LA???s most fascinating residents. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the annual emerging arts Hollywood Fringe Festival; and the world premiere of The Chinese Massacre (Annotated) presented by Circle X Theatre at the Atwater Village Theatre. Sterling reviews An Evening with Shirley MacLaine at the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA; and the world premiere musical The Next Fairy Tale at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood. Willis shares a worst career memory. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)