Podcasts about City Theatre

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsThe VORTEX Mother TreeCity Theatre The Cover of Life  What We Talked About Hamilton Cancels Kennedy Center NEA Lawsuit Sumo Take a look at Sumo RIP Athol Fugard Starlight Express Extends Smash & Boop in Previews Pippin 50th – Alex Newell Call Me Izzy Jonathan Larsen Project review 5 year covid anniversary Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Whether you love fish fries, book fairs, or the St. Patrick's Day parade, there's much to do in and around Pittsburgh this month. We're sharing some of our favorite events and activities, from outdoor dance parties to a gumbo fest. And if you want to learn more about where to snag the perfect fish sandwich, check out our episode about the ultimate Pittsburgh fish fry map. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Pittsburgh community.  City Cast Pittsburgh's guide to March is made possible by our awesome sponsors, The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens, City Theatre, and Pittsburgh Marathon (use code CITYCAST15 for 15% off any event). We're also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Reach us at pittsburgh@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsTexas Comedies Looking for the Crash at CrushCity Theatre SEXTET  What We Talked About   Schmigadoon Review Hell's Kitchen wins Grammy 23/24 B'way Audience Demo No, ,no,no, please np, god no, nevermind I'm fine Timely yes or no Larissa Fasthorse Producer Federal Arts Committee Dissolved Hadestown video Understudies in the spotlight Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Part 1 Lyric Opera  Cabaret in the Mood of Love Mark Markham-Pianist  For More information please visit: Kcopera.org Location: Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building | 712 E 18th St, […] The post Arts Magazine Show: Lyric Opera & Aaron Wilson of City Theatre appeared first on KKFI.

Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsCity Theatre RecklessSalvage Vanguard Marie Antoinette Walks Down an Elegant Hallway Knowing Everyone Hates HerHyde Park Theatre Waiting For Godot  What We Talked About    

The future of abortion access is uncertain right now. But here in Pittsburgh, there's a small but mighty team trying to make sure people have the information and supplies they need for safe and self managed reproductive care. And they're doing it all from a ratty old van.  Thanks so much to chief van lady Alecia Ott, owner and founder of the Auto(nomous) Body Shop, and Alexa Pierce, co-founder of the Pittsburgh Abortion Access Network, now known as the Auto(nomous) Body Shop Student Vanbassador Program. Have more questions about self-managed abortions? Check out protocols from the World Health Organization and Doctors Without Borders. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 3rd episode: City Theatre - use code CityCast for $5 off BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Autism Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winter is upon us and so is the mad dash of the holidays. Whether you really like Christmas or just need to escape it all, we've got you covered with a ton of great free and ticketed events, delicious bites, and stunning performances all over town to help you make the most of Pittsburgh this December. Plus, make sure to check out some of the city's holiday pop-up bars before the year ends. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Pittsburgh community.  City Cast Pittsburgh's guide to December is made possible by our awesome sponsors City Theatre (use code CityCast for $5 off), BetterHelp (get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST) and Autism Pittsburgh. We're also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Reach us at pittsburgh@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're heading into a long holiday weekend, and if you've got family or friends in town, you might be trying to figure out what to do with them — especially if you've already hit some of the classics, like visiting a Carnegie museum. City Cast contributor Meg St-Esprit is an expert local tour guide. She's here to help you plan the perfect Pittsburgh itinerary, whether you're hosting a first-time visitor or someone who comes back year after year. Check out Meg's City Paper story about Pittsburgh boat tours. Learn more about the sponsor of this November 27th episode: City Theatre - use code CityCast for $5 off Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be a real damper on all of the delicious holiday dishes, but they don't have to be. Pittsburgh food blogger Liz Fetchin is with us to dish on all of the allergy-friendly recipes in her new e-cookbook, An Octofree Thanksgiving. With a grocery list, timeline, and alternatives to comforting classics, Liz will have you ready to serve everyone at your table this season. Follow Liz on Instagram at @octofree and buy her e-book at https://octofree.com/shop/. **This conversation originally published on November 16, 2022. Learn more about the sponsor of this November 26th episode: City Theatre - use code CityCast for $5 off Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 Heather Anne Norbury of City Theatre of Blue Springs October 10. 11. 13 @ 7:30pm October 13th also @ 2pm For More information visit: https://givebutter.com/monstersongstix Part 2  KC […] The post Arts Magazine Show: Monster Songs & KC Ballet appeared first on KKFI.

Yinzers, you've got one fun and fabulous conversation coming your way. In celebration of Newsapalooza and in collaboration with award-winning arts journalist, Sharon Eberson, Tressa sits down with Sharon, Richard Parsakian, Clare Drobot, and Monteze Freeland to talk about how they build community - and so much more. Sharon Eberson: onStage Pittsburgh Newsapalooza Six Degrees of Richard Parsakian: From Pittsburgh to Hollywood, a Lightning Rod of Support for LGBTQIA, Drag, Fashion, Arts and Cultural Communities | by Sharon Eberson Eons Fashion Antique City Theatre - City Connects To learn more about Yinz Are Good, including all the guests who've been featured on the show thus far, check out our WEBSITE: https://www.yinzaregood.com/ FOLLOW US on social media! Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsCity Theatre Into The WoodsThe VORTEX Funny, Like an Abortion What We Talked About

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsCity Theatre Calendar GirlsVORTEX Rep SunnyDays  What We Talked About Once Upon A Mattress American Players Theatre Glengarry Glen Ross The Ghost of John McCain The Greatest Showman Scenic design models in Tucson TUTS Spotlight series UK Theatres – 4 day week Viva Broadway Kimberly Akimbo TourThank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Weekly Shoutout: coalitionworks issue 8, our latest publication is here! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be once again arts calling playwright Audrey Cefaly! audreycefaly.com About our Guest: Cefaly is an alumna of the Playwrights' Arena cohort at Arena Stage, a recipient of the Walter E. Dakin Fellowship from the Sewanee Writers Conference, and a Dramatist Guild Foundation Traveling Master. She is published by Concord Theatricals, Smith & Kraus, and Applause Books. Cefaly's plays have been produced by Cincinnati Playhouse, Florida Studio, Florida Rep, City Theatre, Penobscot Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse, Merrimack Rep, Signature Theatre, Barter Theatre, Vermont Stage, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 16th Street Theater, Capital Stage, About Face, Kitchen Dog Theatre, Circle Theatre, Theatre Three, Aurora Theatre, Quotidian Theatre Company and University of Alabama at Birmingham. ​Her play Alabaster received an 11-city Rolling World Premiere, the largest in National New Play Network history. Instagram: @alcefaly Twitter: @alcefaly Her play, The Last Wide Open, is currently running at American Blues Theater through August 18th! Subscribe to her insightful playwriting newsletter, HOW TO PLAYWRIGHT! https://audreycefaly.substack.com/ Thanks for this wonderful conversation, Audrey! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). HOW TO SUPPORT ARTS CALLING: PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW, OR SHARING THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND! YOUR SUPPORT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE, AND I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN. Much love, j

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsMagnolia Musical Theatre FootlooseTUBU FestCity Theatre Long Days Journey Into NightWhat We Talked About  

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Bottle Alley Theatre AuroraDiverse Space Dance Theatre False Starts, Falls, FoulsCity Theatre A Comedy of ErrorsWhat We Talked About Kate Shindel Tony Noms Billy Porter special Award Lempika announces closing The Roommate Primary Trust wins Pulitzer Standing Ovations Dear Mr Thomas ZACH new Season  Thank you toDean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Join us for an engaging and insightful journey into the world of theater with Clare Drobot, Co-Artistic Director at City Theatre in Pittsburgh. Clare shares her experiences as a dramaturg, playwright, and leader, offering a unique perspective on the creative process. In this podcast, you'll discover how Clare draws from her extensive background to discuss the intricacies of developing new plays and curating successful seasons. Tune in as she reflects on her experiences, shares anecdotes, and provides valuable insights for aspiring artists.

  Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests New/updated VenuesAustin PlayhouseCity TheatreThe Stage Austin What We Talked About

JB Vanier is the director of Hub City Theatre's production of Stupid "Effing" Bird.

Part 1 Diary of Ann Frank  March 28, 29 and 30, 2024 – 7:30 pm April 5 and 6, 2024 – 7:30 pm April 7, 2024 – 2 pm Part […] The post Arts Magazine Show: Ray Ettinger of City Theatre of Independence appeared first on KKFI.

Cast of Mary Poppins joins Michael Hogge in Studio! BERT-Andrew Ainsworth MARY POPPINS-Anna O'Renick Director-Sharon Propst For more information visit: https://bluespringscitytheatre.com/auditions%2Cshows%26events   The post Arts Magazine Show: Mary Poppins presented by Blue Springs City Theatre appeared first on KKFI.

  Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests City Theatre Dancing at LughnasaLatino Comedy Project 25th Anniversary What We Talked AboutDays of Wine And Roses Preachers Wife in ATL Olivier Noms Doubt Illinois Dead Outlaw Sing Sing Looking Glass theatre back Invisible theatre – Susan Clausen Stream Broadway  Thank you toDean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)  

The City Theatre of Independence presents the classic comedy: Arsenic & Old Lace  Location: Roger T. Sermon Community Center/City Theater, 237 N Dodgion St, Independence, MO 64050, United States, Independence, […] The post Arts Magazine Show: Christmas Edition-Arsenic & Old Lace appeared first on KKFI.

Carlos Frías is joined by director Gladys Ramírez. She's the executive director of City Theatre in Miami where she's directing the Miami debut of the play "La Gringa" at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

  Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Austin Playhouse Murder on the LinksCity Theatre Christmas BellesWhat We Talked About

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests Mélange Theatre Death on the HalfshellCity Theatre No Exit What We Talked AboutStarlight Express Theatre Camp RIP Michael McGrath New Molly Brown to High Schools before release Perlman Arts Center Opens Sweeny Concert Purlie Victorious Heart of Rock ‘n Roll A Beautiful Noise – 13 out Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

On this week's episode of TECHnically Speaking: USITT23 Series, we are joined by 2023 Rising Star Award winner and video designer Adam J. Thompson! We chatted about digital design, his passion for interactive and responsive design environments, and his work with The Deconstructive Theatre Project.Adam J. Thompson is a video and graphic designer working in in film, television, theatre, and digital narratives. He has worked previously as a creative director and a producer and is the Founding Artistic Director of The Deconstructive Theatre Project, a non-profit multimedia storytelling laboratory which he founded and led from 2006 - 2016.His work as a multimedia performance director and as a video and projection designer has been produced and presented off-Broadway, off off-Broadway, regionally, and on tour with companies and at venues that include New York Theatre Workshop, The Public Theater, Atlantic Theatre Company, Theatre for a New Audience, La Mama, Ars Nova, HERE, The Flea, American Theatre Wing, Terminal 5, Beth Morrison Projects, National Sawdust, Boston Lyric Opera, City Theatre, and Diversionary Theatre. He is an alumni of The Public Theater's Devised Theatre Working Group and the HERE Artist Residency Program and is has collaborated with the multimedia performance collectives Big Art Group and The Builders Association. Adam is the recipient of awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, The Jerome Robbins Foundation, and The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation among others and he was an invited exhibitor and ambassador to the 2018 Beijing International Design Biennial. He is a member of IATSE USA Local 829. Read full bio here. Click here to nominate someone deserving for our 2024 Rising Star Award sponsored by LDI/Live Design!All episodes of our USITT23 series were recorded over the span of four days at USITT23 in St. Louis, March 15-18, 2023, in our Studio USITT booth on the Stage Expo floor.TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests City Theatre PicnicSideways The Musical  What We Talked About RIP – Tom Jones The Shark is Broken Artist Repertory Theatre - Portland Twiggy Musical Love Letters Off Broadway The Acting Company on Tour Odyssey To Kill a Mockingbird  Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Welcome back to the 144th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. With the theatres on a come back we offer a mix of both reviews of live shows we've seen and continued reviews of prophet productions! For our 144th episode we bring you a duet review of Shakespeare By Any Other Name, written by Vijay Padaki, directed by Joey O'Dael, presented by Dauntless City Theatre, and starring Chi-Chi Onuah and Tallan Alexander. Join Jillian Robinson and Ryan Borochovitz, as they dive into the colonial legacy of Shakespeare's immense fame, unpack the show's audience interactivity, and take a stroll through this unconventional twist on Shakespeare in the park! Shakespeare By Any Other Name is playing St. James Park (120 King St E, Toronto, ON) until August 27th, 2023. No need to purchase tickets, but you are encouraged to make a Pay What You Can donation at the end of the show. For more information, see Dauntless City Theatre's website: http://www.dauntlesscitytheatre.com/ This review contains SPOILERS for Shakespeare By Any Other Name. It will begin with a general non-spoiler review until the [00:08:39] mark, followed by a more in-depth/anything goes/spoiler-rich discussion. If you intend to see the production, we recommend you stop watching after that point, or at least proceed at your own risk. Follow our panelists:  Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96  Ryan Borochovitz – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won't mind!]  Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

The actor, director, teacher, and author, John Shepard, began his professional career at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where he was a company member for 4 seasons. Subsequently moving to New York, he worked in regional theatres like The Long Wharf, Yale Rep, Barter Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and many others. Off Broadway, he performed at The Manhattan Theatre Club, Soho Rep, The Public Theatre, Lamb's Theatre, and others. On Broadway, he worked in American Buffalo with Al Pacino, in which he also toured the U.S. and played on London's West End, and John also appeared in A View from the Bridge.             Career highlights include the stage version of George Orwell's 1984, in which John played Winston Smith, at the Wilma Theatre, Kennedy Center and Joyce Theatre, and the world premiere of Eduardo Machado's Fabiola at the Theatre for a New City.            John spent time in L.A. pursuing TV and Film work, appearing in many episodic TV series including L.A. Law, Spenser: For Hire, Dallas, Quantum Leap and others. John's feature film credits include Sneakers and Patriot Games.             After receiving an MFA in Acting from Cal State University, Long Beach, John became a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and finally at Point Park University, where he taught for over 20 years and was the Theatre Department Chair for 10 years. John's book “Auditioning and Acting for the Camera” is used throughout the country. Backstage Magazine named it one of “11 Amazing Books for the On-Camera Actor.”            John remains active in the Pittsburgh theater and film community, appearing in many plays for The REP, City Theatre, Quantum, PICT and the Pittsburgh Public Theatre. Highlights include playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman for the REP, (for which the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette named him Performer of the Year), and Ralph in A Christmas Story at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre.             John has also directed numerous productions, including August Osage County for Point Park's professional theatre company, The REP, and Tamara for Quantum; both were named best productions in their respective years by the Post-Gazette.            While in Pittsburgh, he's appeared in TV shows like: A League of Their Own and The Chair, and in Films like The Race, Fathers and Daughters, Homemakers, and The Deliverance directed by Lee Daniels.

    Listen to the Show Right Click to Save Guests City Theatre The Importance of Being EarnestBottle Alley Theatre Wraith Radio  What We Talked About RIP Tina RIP Robin Wagner RIP Ed Aimes WGA requests members don't go to Tonys Tonys: Too big to fail? Death Note, The Musical Here Lies Love Music…recorded Little Mermaid film? Grey House Postpones Reviews Autism Friendly Six Hamilton in Abd Dhabi   Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

On today's episode of The Confluence:Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget proposal allocates $20 million to counties to boost mental health efforts. We speak with Erin Dalton, Allegheny County's director of the Department of Human Services about what such support could mean for the county. The county just launched a Behavioral Health Fellows program to help those pursuing careers in behavioral health funds for educational loan repayment, which could help address staffing issues. (0:00 - 7:38) City Theatre has announced its upcoming 2023-2024 season. We discuss with Co-Artistic Director Monteze Freeland the productions, some featuring familiar stories and characters. (7:46 - 16:48) The Environmental Protection Agency and Norfolk Southern have begun testing for dioxins near the site of its train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. These long-lived chemicals can lead to serious health problems, including cancer, and fears over dioxins have many near the site anxious about their long-term health. (16:59 - 22:30)

   Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsCity Theatre Steel MagnoliasGround Floor Theatre White Rabbit Red RabbitWhat We Talked About

Tracy Brigden is the Senior Artistic Producer at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. She has over 20 years of experience in off-Broadway and regional theater as a dynamic artistic leader with an extensive knowledge of the new play development and production process, as well as strong, long term relationships with major American and international playwrights, composers, actors, directors, designers and other theatre artists. As a director she has a demonstrated history of creating world-class, acclaimed and notable productions, particularly new plays and musicals, including numerous world premiere productions. Tracy served as Artistic Director at City Theatre Company in Pittsburgh for 16 years, leading the company to its prominent and respected place as a major incubator and producer of new plays and musicals. As a freelance director, she has worked around the country, principally on new plays. Prior to City Theatre, Tracy served on the artistic staffs of Manhattan Theatre Club and Hartford Stage Co. She studied theatre for her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University and earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from Point Park University. 

Whether you refer to it as "sunsetting" or "supernova'ing," what's true is that there are few resources to guide those wanting to intentionally shutdown an organization's operations. While a multitude of resources exist dedicated to starting and scaling ventures, the same can't be said when one finds themself on the other end of the organizational life cycle. In this episode, host Tim Cynova connects with guests who were tasked with leading companies through this final phase. We'll hear how they came to the decision, how they approached the work, and what resonates for them as they reflect on it all.This episode include two conversations. The first is with Michelle Preston and Megan Carter who helped lead the transition at SITI Company. The second is with Jamie Bennett who helped lead the transition at ArtPlace America. In all of this, we consider how centering values when closing a company can help us even when we're not.MEGAN E. CARTER is a creative producer, strategy consultant, and dramaturg with a track record of sustained success in theatre, interdisciplinary performing arts and live events. Most recently, she led SITI Company, an award-winning theater ensemble, through a comprehensive legacy plan, archive process, and finale season. She is currently a creative consultant with A TODO DAR Productions on rasgos asiaticos, a performance installation by Virginia Grise and Tanya Orellana exploring migration, borders, and family. Megan has developed and produced new and classic works Off-Broadway, as well as internationally at theatres, venues, and festivals like The Fisher Center at Bard, BAM, City Theatre in Pittsburgh, Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA), REDCAT (LA), Teatr Studio (Warsaw), Wuzhen Theatre Festival (Wuzhen, China), Under the Radar Festival, the Huntington Gardens (LA, site-specific), International Divine Comedy Theatre Festival at Małopolska Garden of Arts in (Krakow), the Walt Disney Modular Theater (LA), Classic Stage Company, Cherry Lane Theatre, WP Theater, the World Financial Center (site-specific). At WP Theater, she led the Lab for Directors, Playwrights, and Producers and managed new play development and commissions. Megan served as dramaturg on the American Premiere of Jackie by Elfriede Jelinek and has edited the English translations of a number of Jelinek's plays, including Rechnitz and The Charges (The Supplicants). She has also edited the SITI Company anthology – SITI COMPANY: THIS IS NOT A HANDBOOK, coming out in 2023. Megan has been on faculty at the Brooklyn College, SITI Company Conservatory and California Institute of the Arts. She is currently on faculty at Primary Stages' Einhorn School for the Performing Arts (ESPA). Education: MFA in Dramaturgy, Brooklyn College/CUNY; BA in Theatre, Centenary College of Louisiana.MICHELLE PRESTON began her career in arts administration at the Columbus Symphony Orchestra before coming to New York City where she has worked with Urban Bush Women, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and the School of American Ballet. She began at SITI Company in 2012 as the Deputy Director and served as Executive Director from 2014-2022. While at SITI, Michelle produced 9 world premieres, 17 domestic and international tours, and 5 New York City seasons. She also led the multi-year strategic planning process that resulted in the SITI Legacy Plan, a comprehensive set of activities meant to celebrate the accomplishments and preserve the legacy of the ensemble before the organized and intentional sunset at the end of 2022. She is currently the Executive Director of the José Limón Dance Foundation. She holds an M.F.A. in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College and a B.F.A. in...

Hi there, Today I'm thrilled to be arts calling Audrey Cefaly and Carolyn Messina! About our Guests: Audrey Cefaly (https://www.audreycefaly.com) is an alumna of the Playwrights' Arena cohort at Arena Stage, a recipient of the Walter E. Dakin Fellowship from the Sewanee Writers Conference, and a Dramatist Guild Foundation Traveling Master. She is published by Concord Theatricals, Smith & Kraus, and Applause Books. Cefaly's plays have been produced by Cincinnati Playhouse, Florida Studio, Florida Rep, City Theatre, Penobscot Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse, Merrimack Rep, Signature Theatre, Barter Theatre, Vermont Stage, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 16th Street Theater, Capital Stage, About Face, Kitchen Dog Theatre, Circle Theatre, Theatre Three, Aurora Theatre, Quotidian Theatre Company and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her play Alabaster received an 11-city Rolling World Premiere, the largest in National New Play Network history. Twitter: https://twitter.com/alcefaly Carolyn Messina is an AEA actor and LMDA dramaturg. She has served as dramaturgical consultant for the National Showcase of New Plays (NNPN) (10-city rolling world premiere), the Southern Writers Festival (Alabama Shakes), Signature Theater's SigWorks, BMCC Showcase (NYC), and About Face Theatre. She has worked in various capacities of dramaturgical support for plays such as Safety Net (Daryl Fazio), Winter Break/Spring Break (Joe Calarco), and perhaps most notably Maytag Virgin, The Gulf, Alabaster, and Trouble, as longtime dramaturg for playwright Audrey Cefaly. For more information, please visit: https://www.carolyn-messina.com. Thank you both so much for this incredible conversation! All the best!! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). If you like the show: leave a review, or share it with someone who's starting their creative journey! Your support truly makes a difference! Go make a dent: much love, j https://artscalling.com/welcome/

JB Vanier is the director of Hub City Theatre's "It's a Wonderful Life"

   Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsAustin Playhouse The One Act Play That Goes WrongCity Theatre Faith Healer What We Talked About

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsCity Theatre The FantasticksWhat We Talked AboutShaggy/Sting Anne Heche A little Night Music (Barrington) Summer Stages threaten by climate change 13 on Netflix Nonbinary Joan of Arc My Onliness Joy The Musical Time Travelers Wife August Wilson House Midnight Theatre ACT Theatre's Board Steps DownThank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

  Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsJarrott Productions Pet DickCity Theatre Picasso at the Lapin Agile What We Talked About Chicago 10K performance Corsicana Back to the Future Musical coming to B'way Shubert foundation Grants 38M to 600 orgs Andre and Antonio Team Up Leopoldstadt The Jimmy's   Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)  

This week, we share our live TCG conference session with arts journalist Sharon Eberson, City Theatre co-artistic director Monteze Freeland, and Quantum Theatre founder Karla Boos.

About the Guest Randy Redd made his Broadway debut in PARADE at Lincoln Center directed by Harold Prince. Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include MAY WE ALL, Max Vernon's THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, ALLEGRO at Classic Stage Company directed by John Doyle, Alain Boublil's MANHATTAN PARISIENNE directed by Graciela Daniele, and PUMP BOYS & DINETTES at City Center Encores. Other credits include MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, RING OF FIRE directed by Richard Maltby, Jr., Randy Newman's FAUST, THE BURNT PART BOYS, Terrence McNally's SOME MEN, the American premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's BY JEEVES directed by Alan Ayckbourn, David Greig's MIDSUMMER, LUCKY STIFF, ONE MAN BAND with James Lecesne, and SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN. Film and TV credits include https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1HQ5OP9E8c (“Beautiful Creatures”) and “The Last 5 Years” directed by Richard LaGravenese, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJjmpO8k9m0 (“After The Storm”) directed by Hilla Medalia, "Kinsey" directed by Bill Condon, “From Broadway With Love” (PBS), “All-American New Years” (FOX), "The Wright Verdicts", Good Morning America, the Today Show, the Tony Awards, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Wynonna Judd, and Show Biz After Hours with Frank DiLella, a monthly variety show at Birdland. He has worked as an actor, writer, musician, and director at Manhattan Theater Club, Lincoln Center Theater, Classic Stage Company, Tectonic Theater, Atlantic Theater Company, Naked Angels, Second Stage, New York Musical Theater Festival, The Kennedy Center, Goodspeed, Geffen Playhouse, Primary Stages, York Theater, Emelin Theater, City Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park, New Stage Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Charlotte Repertory Theater, the Flat Rock Playhouse, the Coconut Grove Playhouse, Stamford Center For The Arts, the Arden Theater, New World Stages, the Cape Playhouse, the Actor's Playhouse, and more. Recordings: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/showfolk/id305047066 (SHOWFOLK) with Tony Award-winner Rachel Bay Jones, Robin Skye's https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/robin-skye/id383949971 (HOUSE OF LOVE), LUCKY STIFF, NEO, Jason Robert Brown's WEARING SOMEONE ELSE'S CLOTHES and the Original Cast Recordings of PARADE, RING OF FIRE, THE BURNT PART BOYS and THE VIEW UPSTAIRS. In concert: Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Symphony Space, Cooper Union, St. John the Divine, Feinstein's, Ars Nova, Birdland and Joe's Pub. Links North Carolina Theatre http://www.randy-redd.com/ (Randy Redd's Website) Connect with Us Facebook @beltlinetbroadway Twitter @beltlinetobway Instagram @beltlinetobroadway

Darren Blois and Nadyne Kuhn are actors in the production of John Cariani's Almost, Maine.

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This conversation has been in the works for sometime and man it did not disappoint fam. What shines through is his undeniable sense of self belief. He blew up a couple of years ago and he has grown from strength to strength through each phase of his come up. From being homeless to selling out Sky City Theatre. Check out YOUKNOW Clothing and take advantage of their current sale with up to 70% off and use code 'PLANTINGSEEDS' for a further 10% off. https://www.youknow.co.nz/collections/end-of-summer-sale

Douglas Levine is a composer, pianist, music director and educator based right here in Pittsburgh. He's the composer/co-lyricist of the new musical Claws Out!, which was  filmed and premiered online in 2020 by City Theatre. He's also the composer/lyricist of Jazz Time!, a new musical filmed and streamed online in 2021 by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Arts Education Dept. Douglas's original scores have been premiered by such companies as: Pittsburgh Public Theater, Microscopic Opera Company, The Warhol, The Playhouse REP, Conservatory and Junior Companies, Attack Theatre, Pennsylvania Dance Theatre, Pittsburgh Classical Theatre, Dreams of Hope, Gateway to the Arts, Renaissance City Women's Choir, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Opera Theatre  of Pittsburgh and WQED FM. Please be sure to stick around at the end of the show, because Doug has given us a great treat. We'll hear three of his songs, The Mother Age, Not That Kind of Lawyer, and Zoey and Jake. 

Happy New Year, Homies! For our first episode in the shiny, new year of 2022, B tells us about one of her favorite ghost backstories and her personal connection to the theatre it calls home. We talk goals for the podcast, ghost hunting, smeltin', and the logistics of storing sand.  You can reach out to us via email - homegrownhorrorpod@gmail.com - send us stories, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hghpod/support

When Jane Barnes moves to her father's affluent New England hometown for her senior year of High School, she soon discovers that the quaint village has a strange effect on her, especially when she steps into its ancient cemetery, where one of the stones marks the grave of another Jane Barnes – accused of witchcraft almost 400 years before. Jane's search into the past puts her on a collision course with Newfield's history when it becomes clear her namesake ancestor was at the center of some of the town's darkest days.Roaring Box ProductionsRoaring Box Productions is an adventurous fictional podcast, audiobook and radio-play laboratory which explores new ways to create and share audio stories and experiences which are devised and executed by the form's most talented artists. Created by Tracy Brigden and Mike DelGaudio, Roaring Box plans to create a menu of uniquely theatrical and immersive audio experiences for the listener.Tracy Brigden - Writer, ProducerTracy Brigden has spent over 30 years in the theatre developing, producing and directing new work for the stage. She was Artistic Director of City Theatre in Pittsburgh for 16 years where she directed and/or produced almost 200 new plays and musicals as well as directing theatre across the country and in New York. Tracy received her MFA in Dramatic Writing from Point Park University in 2019. Her play, I Know You Are, But What Am I? had its premiere in 2019 and she has had two immersive theatre plays, Road to Independence and Legends and Hauntings produced through the Fairfield History Center.  Her play Stage Struck about Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, was recently awarded first place in Pittsburgh Playlabs Script Competition. In addition to her work on scripted podcasts, he is currently writing a feature film about Qanon. Eric Shimelonis - Original MusicEric Shimelonis is a composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist.  His genre-defying score work has been heard on everything from the big screen to the small stage, and his classical compositions have been performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Tanglewood, and Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies.  In collaboration with his wife Rebecca Sheir, Eric produces and scores a number of podcasts, including the children's storytelling podcast Circle Round. Kenny Neal - Sound DesignKenny Neal is a Helen Hayes Award-winning sound designer, composer and arranger. His work has been heard in theaters in the Washington DC area including The Kennedy Center, Olney Theatre Center, Signature Theatre, The Studio Theatre, and many others. He has designed sound as a teaching artist at Georgetown University, The University of Maryland, and American University, where he served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Performing Arts. He studied music history and composition at St. Mary's College of Maryland.Actors:Kate Baldwin - Jane Kate starred opposite both Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters in the 2017 Tony-winning revival of Hello Dolly! She was nominated for the 2017 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Irene Molloy. Her starring role in the 2009 Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow drew Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. She received a Drama Desk Award nomination as Jen in Keen Company's revival of John & Jen. She starred as Sandra Bloom in Big Fish on Broadway and earned a Drama Desk Award nomination as Leslie Lyntonn Benedict in Giant at The Public Theater. Off Broadway, she drew raves in Songbird (59E59) and a Lortel Award nomination in Superhero (Second Stage). Television: “Law & Order SVU” (NBC) “Just Beyond” (Disney Plus) “Live from Lincoln Center: Stephen Sondheim's Passion” (PBS) “First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb” (PBS) Mike DelGaudio – Jane's DadMike is a voice actor and producer, you can find him most often in his home studio where he produces his YouTube channel “Booth Junkie” helping new voice actors get started in their own studios. He has appeared as a narrator for the New York Times, Audible's Atlas Obscura, Montage King MMA and has been a player on The NoSleep Podcast for over 10 seasons. Recent corporate clients include Anheuser Busch, Caterpillar and Publix.  Erin Lillis - Liza  Erin Lillis is proud to be working with Newfield in the part of Liza / Elizabeth.  She has previously done work in audio drama as a narrator and character actor for The NoSleep Podcast, Congeria, Mandible Judy, Calling Darkness, The Grey Rooms, Destructive Criticism and many more. In addition she can be heard in several video games including Devour, Noch, Simulacra 2, Seeking Dawn, Stifled and the upcoming Brok the Investigator. Outside of voice work, Erin also hunts ghosts, writes short horror stories and has been to every Disney park in the world. To find her other work you can visit her website at ErinLillis.com or follow her on Twitter/Instagram at @Ravie13. Mary Murphy - MadisonMary is an actor/voice-over artist. She loves the world of audio drama and is thrilled to join the cast of Newfield.  A few of her most recent credits include the one-woman play An Evening With Lola Montez that originally premiered at Capital Fringe, multiple roles inIt's A Wonderful Life at Arkansas Rep, the film Never No More, and the audio-immersive piece Did You Hear Her Voice? As a voice actor she can currently be heard on the animated series Octonauts, Past/Present, Muzzy, Scampr, LeapFrog, Kinetic Light's Descent, Mouth Media, and voicing various characters on Fireside Mystery Theatre, The NoSleep Podcast, and The Wicked Library.Graham Rowat- Finn, JudgeGraham is a New York based actor working in film, television, and stage, most recently appearing in the Broadway production of Steve Martin's, Meteor Shower. He's an award winning audiobook narrator and a regular guest on such podcast audio dramas as NoSleep, The Grey Rooms, Copperheart, Among the Stars and Bones, and The SCP Archives. While in high school, Graham was briefly suspended from performing the morning announcements because of “inappropriate sounds”. Erika Sanderson - Colonial Ladies, Mrs. HarrisErika trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, UK. She works as an actor, director, and voice actor. A highly versatile character actress, Erika's stage career spans over 3 decades in which she has created a myriad of roles in a variety of genres from children's theatre to classical plays and musicals. Since 2015 she has appeared in several audio dramas and is an award-winning voice actor. She has become known as "The Woman of a 1,000 Voices" for her work on The NoSleep Podcast.

When Jane Barnes moves to her father's affluent New England hometown for her senior year of High School, she soon discovers that the quaint village has a strange effect on her, especially when she steps into its ancient cemetery, where one of the stones marks the grave of another Jane Barnes – accused of witchcraft almost 400 years before. Jane's search into the past puts her on a collision course with Newfield's history when it becomes clear her namesake ancestor was at the center of some of the town's darkest days.Roaring Box ProductionsRoaring Box Productions is an adventurous fictional podcast, audiobook and radio-play laboratory which explores new ways to create and share audio stories and experiences which are devised and executed by the form's most talented artists. Created by Tracy Brigden and Mike DelGaudio, Roaring Box plans to create a menu of uniquely theatrical and immersive audio experiences for the listener.Tracy Brigden - Writer, ProducerTracy Brigden has spent over 30 years in the theatre developing, producing and directing new work for the stage. She was Artistic Director of City Theatre in Pittsburgh for 16 years where she directed and/or produced almost 200 new plays and musicals as well as directing theatre across the country and in New York. Tracy received her MFA in Dramatic Writing from Point Park University in 2019. Her play, I Know You Are, But What Am I? had its premiere in 2019 and she has had two immersive theatre plays, Road to Independence and Legends and Hauntings produced through the Fairfield History Center.  Her play Stage Struck about Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, was recently awarded first place in Pittsburgh Playlabs Script Competition. In addition to her work on scripted podcats, he is currently writing a feature film about Qanon.  Eric Shimelonis - Original MusicEric Shimelonis is a composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist.  His genre-defying score work has been heard on everything from the big screen to the small stage, and his classical compositions have been performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Tanglewood, and Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies.  In collaboration with his wife Rebecca Sheir, Eric produces and scores a number of podcasts, including the children's storytelling podcast Circle Round. Kenny Neal - Sound Design Kenny Neal is a Helen Hayes Award-winning sound designer, composer and arranger. His work has been heard in theaters in the Washington DC area including The Kennedy Center, Olney Theatre Center, Signature Theatre, The Studio Theatre, and many others. He has designed sound as a teaching artist at Georgetown University, The University of Maryland, and American University, where he served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Performing Arts. He studied music history and composition at St. Mary's College of Maryland.Actors: Kate Baldwin - Jane Kate starred opposite both Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters in the 2017 Tony-winning revival of Hello Dolly! She was nominated for the 2017 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Irene Molloy. Her starring role in the 2009 Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow drew Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. She received a Drama Desk Award nomination as Jen in Keen Company's revival of John & Jen. She starred as Sandra Bloom in Big Fish on Broadway and earned a Drama Desk Award nomination as Leslie Lyntonn Benedict in Giant at The Public Theater. Off Broadway, she drew raves in Songbird (59E59) and a Lortel Award nomination in Superhero (Second Stage). Television: “Law & Order SVU” (NBC) “Just Beyond” (Disney Plus) “Live from Lincoln Center: Stephen Sondheim's Passion” (PBS) “First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb” (PBS) Mike DelGaudio – Jane's DadMike is a voice actor and producer, you can find him most often in his home studio where he produces his YouTube channel “Booth Junkie” helping new voice actors get started in their own studios. He has appeared as a narrator for the New York Times, Audible's Atlas Obscura, Montage King MMA and has been a player on The NoSleep Podcast for over 10 seasons. Recent corporate clients include Anheuser Busch, Caterpillar and Publix.  Erin Lillis - Liza  Erin Lillis is proud to be working with Newfield in the part of Liza / Elizabeth.  She has previously done work in audio drama as a narrator and character actor for The NoSleep Podcast, Congeria, Mandible Judy, Calling Darkness, The Grey Rooms, Destructive Criticism and many more. In addition she can be heard in several video games including Devour, Noch, Simulacra 2, Seeking Dawn, Stifled and the upcoming Brok the Investigator. Outside of voice work, Erin also hunts ghosts, writes short horror stories and has been to every Disney park in the world. To find her other work you can visit her website at ErinLillis.com or follow her on Twitter/Instagram at @Ravie13. Mary Murphy - MadisonGraham Rowat- Finn, JudgeGraham is a New York based actor working in film, television, and stage, most recently appearing in the Broadway production of Steve Martin's, Meteor Shower. He's an award winning audiobook narrator and a regular guest on such podcast audio dramas as NoSleep, The Grey Rooms, Copperheart, Among the Stars and Bones, and The SCP Archives. While in high school, Graham was briefly suspended from performing the morning announcements because of “inappropriate sounds”. Erika Sanderson - Colonial Ladies, Mrs. Harris Erika trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, UK. She works as an actor, director, and voice actor. A highly versatile character actress, Erika's stage career spans over 3 decades in which she has created a myriad of roles in a variety of genres from children's theatre to classical plays and musicals. Since 2015 she has appeared in several audio dramas and is an award-winning voice actor. She has become known as "The Woman of a 1,000 Voices" for her work on The NoSleep Podcast.

FRANCE-LUCE BENSON Playwright and Community Engagement Coordinator with The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. Named “Someone to Watch ” in 2019 by American Theatre magazine, she is a recipient of a Miranda Foundation grant (DETAINED), Alfred P. Sloan Foundation New Play Commission (DEVIL'S SALT), and a Princess Grace Award runner up (BOAT PEOPLE).   Additional honors include: Zoetrope Grand Prize (CAROLINE'S WEDDING); Dramatists Guild Fellow 2016-17, Sam French OOB Festival Winner, NNPN Award for Best Play, and three time Kilroy List Honorable Mention.  Residencies include Djerassi, the Camargo Foundation in France, and Instituto Sacatar in Bahia, Brazil. Her plays have had productions, workshops, and readings at Crossroads Theatre New Jersey, City Theatre of Miami, The Playwrights Center, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, City Theatre of Miami, Loyola Marymount University, Global Black Voices in London, and in New York The Lark, The Billy Holiday Theatre, and the Ensemble Studio Theatre where she is a company member. She's been published by Sam French and Routledge Press. She earned an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon University and a BA in Theatre from Florida International University. Teaching appointments include UCLA Extension, St. Johns University, Columbia University, Girl Be Heard, and P.S. Arts/Inside Out in L.A. She is a proud member of The Dramatists Guild, Inc.