Podcasts about Performing arts

Representative Matt Gress, (R-LD4), Chairman of the Arizona House of Representatives Committee on Education, calls in to The Seth Leibsohn Show to talk about Arizona House Republicans' push for a balanced state budget and Governor Hobbs' recent veto of a proposal that would have banned teaching antisemitism at the state's public K-12 schools, universities and colleges. Steven F. Hayward's Substack piece Brian Wilson, RIP. President Trump's attendance of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' 'Les Misérables.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by one of Stephen Sondheim's core beliefs, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that less is more, and how that might move them closer to clarity.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might it be better to give two options to someone, as opposed to seven?Why is clarity so important?What is a "to don't" list?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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In the world of arts administration, few careers can rival the breadth and impact of Deborah Rutter's. Her journey began with an early role working under the legendary Ernest Fleischmann at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and evolved into a series of leadership positions at some of the most prominent institutions in the United States. She has served as executive director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and, most recently, as president of the Kennedy Center. Her influence has reached far beyond the walls of any one organization, shaping the national conversation around the arts and the role of cultural institutions in American life.In Part 1 of our conversation, Deborah reflects on her lifelong connection to music, which began in the third grade when she picked up the violin. We follow her path through her youth, her studies at Stanford, and a formative year in Vienna. She shares insights from her early years at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and walks us through her progression into major leadership roles across the country. Along the way, we explore what it takes to guide large arts organizations—everything from working with music directors and guest artists to day-to-day responsibilities, strategic planning, and the ongoing challenges of funding and development.[Subscriber Content] In Part 2, we turn our focus to Deborah's time at the Kennedy Center. She discusses the complexities of overseeing high-profile initiatives like the Kennedy Center Honors, leading the institution through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (during which she took a 95% pay cut), launching the REACH expansion program, and bringing hip-hop into the Center's programming. We also touch on the events of February 2025, when she was dismissed from her role by President Donald Trump, and hear her candid reflections on the future of the Kennedy Center. We close with a powerful quote that captures the heart of her life's work: “Quite simply, the artist holds a mirror to who we are as a people and nation and compels us to be better.”DoricoProfessional music notation and composition software from Steinberg. Download a free 30-trial today!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

Growing up in Mumbai, Rashi knew money didn't grow on trees.  But when times got really tough and the family was on the brink, their house began to reveal its secrets.Thank you Rashi for sharing your story with Spooked! Rashi is a radio DJ on BIG FM India. You can also follow her on Instagram: @rjrashiofficial @biglive @bigfm.jharkhandProduced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Lauryn Newson. Scouted by Aditya Mattoo. Art by Teo Ducot. 

Passion to Power Presents:Coach Carole: NO Bullshit 4 Writers & CreativesCaroleKirschner.comKeywords: career coaching, diversity in entertainment, writing advice, pitching, underrepresented voices, entertainment industry, creative careers, mentorship, storytellingMichelle Zeitlin interviews Carole KirschnerHighlights of their discussion:Diversity initiatives that have launched over 120 writers of color in the industry.The CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program Writers must learn to sell themselves, not just their work.The entertainment industry is cyclical; opportunities come and go.Aspiring creatives should build relationships before asking for favors.Resilience is key in navigating the ups and downs of the industry.Effective pitching requires engaging storytelling and personal connections.Ageism exists, but contemporary, high-concept material can help overcome it.Buy her Book:Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital EntertainmentQuote from Carole: “I've had the privilege of working with some of the top professionals in the business – writers, producers, directors and executives. I've also hired or mentored hundreds of talented, ambitious entertainment professionals who blasted through barriers to achieve success in Hollywood.”Michelle Zeitlin, Host /Producer of More Zap Productions & Management LLC, a Talent & Literary Boutiquewww.morezap.comTo invite Michelle Zeitlin to Chair or Be a Guest on your Event Panel, to book a Speaking Engagement or Create a Customized Program for your Students, Conservatory or Special Event, reach out to Passion to Power: Passion-Power.comMoreZap@Gmail.comIf you want to PITCH your special guest, please send a press kit and cover note via email to Michelle: MoreZap@gmail.com or fill out the online request form on our websites.We are especially interested in Experts in Entertainment, the Performing Arts, Media, Music, Book Publishing and Experiential Events.

Vance spent 10 years working for the mouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. He started his career at Disney on the Opening Team of the Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, and progressed through the management ranks as a Night Club Manager at Pleasure Island, Service Trainer aboard the Empress Lily, and on the revitalization team of the Contemporary Resort in the mid-90's. It was at the Contemporary that Vance got his crowning achievement, Designing, Opening and Operating Chef Mickey's, Disney's flagship Character Dining Experience. After leaving Disney, (yes people do leave) he utilized his skills to rescue or improve many of America's companies and government agencies. His clients included Legal Seafoods, Tyson, NASA, Rain Forest Café, Compass Group, The Executive Office of the President of the United States, The Smithsonian and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Tiring of corporate life, Vance opened his own Bricks & Mortar Business in 2007.  After meteoric growth of his service business, other entrepreneurs began to seek him out for advice and counsel. This spawned his next business, Deliver Service Now!, consulting and coaching other companies on how to create and implement Disney style service and then apply Direct Response   Marketing to profit from it. Vance Morris has shared the stage with many of the premier marketers and service professional in the world; Dan Kennedy, Joe Polish, Bob Brown, Lou Ferrigno, Dean Jackson, Charles Henning, Lee Cockerell, and Meg Crofton. http://wow52ways.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspiring-stories--2917948/support.

Claire chatted to Amy LaViers from the Robotics, Automation, and Dance Lab about the creative relationship between humans and machines. Amy LaViers works at the intersection of robotics and dance. Her writing, choreography, and machine designs have been presented internationally at performing arts and engineering venues, including Merce Cunningham's studios, the Performance Arcade, and universities like Berkeley and Brown. She is the founder of three startup companies, including AE Machines, which won “Product Design of the Year” at the 4th Rev Awards in Chicago. Amy runs the Robotics, Automation, and Dance (RAD) Lab, a non-profit for art-making, commercialization, education, outreach, and research. Robot Talk LiveBe part of the audience for a live recording at the Great Exhibition Road Festival this weekend: https://www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk/event/why-are-we-building-humanoid-robots/  Support the PodcastJoin the Robot Talk community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ClaireAsher  

Tom and guests review What it Feels Like for Girl, the BBC's coming-of-age drama based on the memoir of Paris Lees; Taylor Jenkins Reid's new novel, Atmosphere, set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program and new film, Lollipop, about a young woman released from prison battling to regain custody of her children, written and directed by Daisy-May Hudson. We also talk to former Vice President of Washington's Kennedy Center, Marc Bamuthi Joseph about being fired by President Trump and the administration's latest interventions in the arts world.Guests: Scott Bryan, TV critic and broadcaster; Caroline O'Donoghue, author and podcaster; Marc Bamuthi Joseph, former Vice President and Artistic Director of Social Impact at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington; Zachary Small, arts reporter, New York TimesPresenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

Laugh, laugh, and laugh so more. Listen to the director, co-set designer, and cast members from The Play That Goes Wrong from The Little Theater of Alexandria.

Ep. 139: Broadway's Biggest Night – Voting for the Tonys The lights are bright on Broadway as Katie and Josh learn all about the Tony Awards from Broadway producer Rashad Chambers and the Wharton Center's Eric Olmscheid, who both serve as Tonys voters. We discuss seeing 42 shows in a season, the voting process, Tonys marketing and press, the role the Tonys play in the larger theater industry landscape, and more. We even make some 2025 awards predictions! Rashad V. Chambers is a Tony Award-winning Broadway and film producer, currently nominated for the show Purpose (https://www.esquireentertainment.com/). Eric Olmscheid is the Executive Director of the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing, MI (https://www.whartoncenter.com/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions – https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Listen to the warm and charming song writer, singer, and actor Tom Goss who shares his love for quirky lyrics, DC hot spots, and furry bears! 

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of turning the tassle on habits that are ready to be let go.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we think about the way our habits have served us?Why is it important to offer alternative to current habits we would like to let go of?How can we get more comfortable with the practice of examining and changing our habits?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

The rich history of LGBTQ+ eateries and the role they've played in encouraging community is served up by Erik Piepenburg in his new book, “Dining Out: First Dates, Defiant Nights and Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants” (interviewed by David Hunt). And in NewsWrap: more than 70 members of the European Parliament plan to defy the Orbán-backed ban on Budapest Pride, the National Police Chiefs' Council's guidance based on a recent U.K. Supreme Court ruling allows male cops to strip-search transgender women suspects, a U.S. immigration judge dismisses the asylum case of the illegally remanded gay Venezuelan makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero, a district judge orders that a gay Guatemalan man be returned to the U.S., the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' upcoming “no more drag queens” season features plenty of men in dresses, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Ava Davis and Marcos Najera (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the June 2, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

On this weeks episode I chat with composer Tim Wynn about creating the impactful - bone chilling score that went along with Final Destination: Bloodlines! WANT STICKERS?  https://www.stickermule.com/katieafraidy Subscirbe on Patreon for EXTENDED UNCUT Episodes, Stickers, and SO MUCH MORE! https://www.patreon.com/KatieAfraidy Get ready for more chaos coming every TUESDAY!  Old episodes of Horror at The Store will be reposted to YouTube every THURSDAY!  Use code KATIEAFRAIDY25 to get 25% off of your Fangoria subscription ! Check out Filmcraft Studio Gear! https://www.instagram.com/filmcraftla/ Tim Wynn is the quintessential modern-day composer/producer, excelling in multiple media genres. Over the past 20 years, he has scored some of the biggest franchises in film, TV, and video games. He has been nominated and has won multiple awards for his many scores. In 2025, Tim scored the iconic horror franchise Final Destination: Bloodlines. Along with scoring 15 seasons of the hit show Supernatural, Wynn's haunting score for the breakout film Freaks, directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, was recognized as one of the top scores of 2019 by Film Music Magazine. Tim began his music training as a founding member of the prestigious Orange County High School of the Performing Arts in 1988. From there he was accepted into USC's Thornton School of Music, where he studied under world renowned composers Elmer Bernstein, Jerry Goldsmith, Christopher Young, and Buddy Baker. In 2012, Wynn and his business partner Christopher Lennertz built Sonic Fuel Studios, a state-of-the-art recording facility in Los Angeles. Wynn's music career is notable by the diversity of his credits. His career highlights include the feature films: Freaks (Well Go), Horrible Bosses 2 (Warner Bros), The Experience (Black Stallion), To Save A Life (Samuel Goldwyn Films), Starving Games (Peter Safran), Mckenna Shoots for the Stars (Martin Chase Prod.) the TV shows: Mech-X4 (Disney), Supernatural (Warner Bros), The Deep End (ABC), Atelier (Netflix/Fuji TV), Lucky Seven (Fuji TV), the video games: Marvel's Midnight Suns (2K), XCOM 2 (2K), Total War:Three Kingdoms (Sega), Darkness II (2K), Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 (EA), Total War: Warhammer II (Sega), Madden NFL 25 (EA), The Simpson's Game (EA), and Warhawk (Sony). His score for Darkness II was nominated for 5 G.A.N.G awards and won OSV's best soundtrack of the year.

----- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A

----- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A

A new analysis shows home sellers now outnumber buyers by the largest margin in more than a decade... What does that mean for the real estate market for the rest of the year? (at 14:07) --- This week's economic calendar features crucial data on American jobs, providing key insights into the condition of the labor market amidst a rapidly fluctuating economic and trade landscape (at 23:55) --- What's Happening: June is a big month at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts... with the kickoff of a full schedule of summer events, along with the announcement of the upcoming Mainstage Series (at 46:27)

One of President Donald Trump's focuses during his second term is his desire to reshape the arts in America. In February, he announced that he would serve as board chair of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and dismissed half of its board members. In their place are Trump loyalists like White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Second Lady Usha Vance, among others. More broadly, Trump has targeted what he calls “woke” content. He has moved to cancel millions in federal grants previously approved for arts and culture groups. While some have questioned whether the federal government should fund the arts and to what extent, a larger question looms: Can a democracy thrive without artistic freedom? Marc Bamuthi Joseph, an internationally renowned artist and cultural strategist who recently served as the Vice President and Artistic Director of Social Impact at The Kennedy Center, joins The Excerpt to share his perspective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pushy roommates are the worst. Katherine's are stubborn and demanding… but they're also dead and disembodied. And she doesn't know how to get rid of them.Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your story with us! If you like cooking as much as supernatural storytelling, check out Katherine's amazing project, No Cookbook Left Behind.Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.

In this gripping true crime episode, we investigate the haunting case of Nathan Ybanez, a 16-year-old who murdered his mother after years of alleged abuse. This deeply emotional story examines how a system meant to protect children failed repeatedly, leading to tragic consequences.Featuring exclusive details about Nathan's troubled childhood, his desperate calls for help, and the controversial trial that sent a teenager to prison for life, this episode challenges everything we think we know about juvenile justice, from the inadequate legal defense to the ignored warning signs, we uncover how multiple institutions failed to prevent this tragedy.Join us for this powerful examination of abuse, justice, and redemption that has captivated true crime audiences and sparked crucial debates about juvenile sentencing reform.Sources: Scars of abuse concealed. By Miles Moffeit for DenverPost.com. October 28, 2006. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/whenkidsgetlife/five/nateerik.htmlJournal entry from Nathan Ybanez. RocktMountainNews.com. September 20, 2005. New trial sought for teen who killed mom. By Miles Moffeit For DenverPost.com. May 7, 2016. https://www.denverpost.com/2007/08/27/new-trial-sought-for-teen-who-killed-mom/. 'Thankful For The Opportunity': Erik Jensen Ready For Second Chance After Being Released From Prison. Author not noted for CBSNews.com. March 5, 2020. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/erik-jensen-nathan-ybanez-prison-sentence-jared-polis/.Prison theatre: Finding freedom and purpose in the power of making art. By John Moore for Denver Centre of the Performing Arts. September 16, 2019. https://www.denvercenter.org/news-center/prison-theatre-finding-freedom-power-purpose-making-art/. In this gripping true crime episode, we investigate the haunting case of Nathan Ybanez, a 16-year-old who murdered his mother after years of alleged abuse. This deeply emotional story examines how a system meant to protect children failed repeatedly, leading to tragic consequences.Featuring exclusive details about Nathan's troubled childhood, his desperate calls for help, and the controversial trial that sent a teenager to prison for life, this episode challenges everything we think we know about juvenile justice, from the inadequate legal defense to the ignored warning signs, we uncover how multiple institutions failed to prevent this tragedy.Join us for this powerful examination of abuse, justice, and redemption that has captivated true crime audiences and sparked crucial debates about juvenile sentencing reform.Sources: Scars of abuse concealed. By Miles Moffeit for DenverPost.com. October 28, 2006. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/whenkidsgetlife/five/nateerik.htmlJournal entry from Nathan Ybanez. RocktMountainNews.com. September 20, 2005. New trial sought for teen who killed mom. By Miles Moffeit For DenverPost.com. May 7, 2016. https://www.denverpost.com/2007/08/27/new-trial-sought-for-teen-who-killed-mom/. 'Thankful For The Opportunity': Erik Jensen Ready For Second Chance After Being Released From Prison. Author not noted for CBSNews.com. March 5, 2020. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/erik-jensen-nathan-ybanez-prison-sentence-jared-polis/.Prison theatre: Finding freedom and purpose in the power of making art. By John Moore for Denver Centre of the Performing Arts. September 16, 2019. https://www.denvercenter.org/news-center/prison-theatre-finding-freedom-power-purpose-making-art/. 

Part 2 - Curliss Solomon, Diondra Setorie, Jendayi Setorie and Christiana Williams join Neville as The Caribbean Dance Schools presents its 48th Anniversary Student Showcase June 6th and 7th at Island Center for the Performing Arts.

After a scary and lonely battle with cancer, Val Russel, owner of the Flying Hatter, wants to use her experience to help others undergoing cancer treatment. Hats for the C Word gives cancer patients the opportunity to design a free custom hat. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/hats-for-the-c-word  This story is sponsored by Durango Gelato, Coffee & Tea and Crystal Mart.  Support the show

Episode 096: Dealer's Choice by Patrick Marber Host: Douglas Schatz Guest: Patrick Marber Welcome to The Play Podcast where we explore the greatest new and classic plays. Each episode we choose a single play to talk about in depth with our expert guest. We'll discuss the play's origins, its themes, characters, structure and impact. For us the play is the thing. A poker game in the basement of a London restaurant is the setting for six men to play out their dreams and disappointments in Patrick Marber's first play, Dealer's Choice. The play premiered at the National Theatre in 1995, and thirty years on a cracking new production is on stage at the Donmar Warehouse in London. I'm delighted to be joined by its director, Matthew Dunster, to explore Marber's perceptive portrait of male conflict and compulsion.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   The 11th Annual Bay Area Book Festival J.K. Fowler, Executive Director of the Bay Area Book Festival in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, discussing this year's festival, Saturday May 31st and Sunday June 1st throughout the City of Berkeley. The focus of this year's Festival is Changing the Narrative, with looks at activism, resistance, responding to backlash, writing for social change and more. Guests include Mia Birdsong, Prentiss Hemphill. Viet Thanh Nguyen, Greg Sarris and over a hundred other writers, publishers and editors. The venues include the Berkeley Library, Freight & Salvage, The Marsh, the Brower Center, the Hotel Shattuck, and three outdoor stages, including one at Berkeley's BART Plaza. J.K. Fowler founded Nomadic Press, sat on Oakland's Cultural Affairs Commission, and works on several community projects.   Joan Baez Joan Baez, legendary singer, songwriter and activist, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded while on remote tour for her book of poetry, “When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance.” Recorded April 26, 2024 via zencastr. Joan Baez is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter and activist who burst on the folk music scene as a teenager in the late 1950s. She has two autobiographies, Daybreak, along with And A Voice to Sing With. There are over thirty albums, including her now classic “Diamonds and Rust”from 1975, she has appeared in numerous documentaries about music and activism, won the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, and is the subject of a recent documentary, Joan Baez, I Am A Noise, which is on Hulu and can be rented on several apps. Photos courtesy Joan Baez. Complete Interview.   Review of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at San Francisco Playhouse through June 21, 2025. Review of “Yellow Face” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage through June 14, 2025.   Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  See website for highlights from the 10th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, June 1-2, 2024. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.  Monthly Event Calendar. BookShop West Portal. Monthly Event Calendar. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actors Ensemble of Berkeley.  Summers at John Hinkel Park: Cymbeline opens July 4; The Taming of the Shrew opens August 16. See website for readings and events. Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).   See website for upcoming productions. African American Art & Culture Complex. See website for calendar. Afro-Solo Theatre Company.See website for calendar. American Conservatory Theatre Co-Founders. a world premiere hip-hop musical May 29 – July 6, Strand. Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi, Sept 18 – Oct 19, Toni Rembe Theatre. Aurora Theatre  The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner, with Marga Gomez, July 12 – August 10.  Awesome Theatre Company. See website for information. Berkeley Rep. The Aves by Jihae Park, through June 8, 2025, Peets Theatre. The Big Reveal Live Show written and performed by Sasha Velour, June 4 – 15, Roda Theatre. Who's With Me. written and performed by W. Kamau Bell, June 17-22, Roda Theatre. Berkeley Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar, June 13-21, Live Oak Theater, Berkeley. y. See website for upcoming events and productions. Boxcar Theatre. The Illusionist with Kevin Blake, live at the Palace Theatre. Brava Theatre Center: See calendar for current and upcoming productions. BroadwaySF: Parade,  May 20 – June 8, Orpheum. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, June 3-22, Golden Gate. See website for complete listings for the Orpheum, Golden Gate and Curran Theaters. Broadway San Jose:  Moulin Rouge!, The Musical. July 8-13. See website for other events. Center Rep: Happy Pleasant Valley, June 1- 29. Lesher Center. Central Stage. See website for upcoming productions, 5221 Central Avenue, Richmond Central Works  The Last Goat by Gary Graves, June 28 – July 27. Cinnabar Theatre. Bright Star, June 13-29, Sonoma State. Club Fugazi. Dear San Francisco ongoing. Check website for Music Mondays listings. Contra Costa Civic Theatre Fiddler on the Roof June 7 – 22. See website for other events. Golden Thread  Oriental, or 1001 Ways to Tie Yourself In Knots by Evren Odcikin June 7-8, Potrero Stage. See website for other events. Hillbarn Theatre: Murder for Two, a musical comedy, October 9 – November 2, 2025. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. See website for specific workshops and events. Los Altos Stage Company. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, May 29 – June 22. Lower Bottom Playaz  See website for upcoming productions. Magic Theatre. Aztlan by Luis Alfaro, World Premiere, June 25 – July 13. See website for additional events. Marin Shakespeare Company: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, June 13 – July 13, Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. See website for other events. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) To My Girls by JC Lee, through June 8. Pride Cabaret, June 6-21.  Ride the Cyclone, the musical, July 11 – August 15. New Performance Traditions.  See website for upcoming schedule Oakland Theater Project. Les Blancs (The Whites) by Lorraine Hansberry, July 11 – 27. Odd Salon: Upcoming events in San Francisco & New York, and streaming. Palace of Fine Arts Theater.  See website for event listings. Pear Theater. Pear Slices, May 23 – June 8. Constellations by Nick Payne, June 27 – July 20.See website for staged readings and other events. Playful People Productions. See web page for information on summer camps. Presidio Theatre. See website for complete schedule of events and performances. Ray of Light: Next to Normal. May 30 – June 21. Ross Valley Players: The Book of Will  by Lauren Gunderson, May 9 – June 8. See website for New Works Sunday night readings and other events. San Francisco Playhouse. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens. May 1-June 21. SFBATCO.  See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows.  The Day The Sky Turned Orange by Julius Ernesto, Sept 5 – Oct. 5, Z Space. San Jose Stage Company: Sweet Charity,  June 4 – 29.. Shotgun Players.  Yellowface by David Henry Hwang, May 10 – June 14. South Bay Musical Theatre:  Brigadoon, May 17-June 7, Stagebridge: See website for events and productions. Storytime every 4th Saturday. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Lunatico See website for upcoming events and producctions. Theatre Rhino  Doodler by John Fisher, May 31 – July 6, The Marsh, San Francisco. The Laramie Project, June 19-29.. Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean  Jimmy Dean, A New Musical, June  18 – July 13. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  See website for upcoming productions. Misc. Listings: BAMPFA: On View calendar for Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2025 Season. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Fort Mason Center. Events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. See schedule for upcoming SFGMC performances. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org                                   .   . The post May 29, 2025: J.K. 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Eric Olmscheid is executive director of Michigan State University's Wharton Center for Performing Arts.Olmscheid reflects on his first three years leading Wharton Center. He talks about challenges and opportunities ahead for the arts, and he describes some highlights of the center's coming season. He shares several examples that show the center's commitment to its education and engagement mission. He also describes how important donors are to Wharton Center's mission.Conversation Highlights:(0:14) – Have you settled into Wharton Center, MSU, and the community now that you've been leading Wharton Center for three years?(0:58) – How has Wharton Center come out of Covid, and what are the challenges and opportunities ahead?(3:51) – Why are you so passionate about the arts?(5:22) – Give us some highlights of the coming ‘25/'26 season.(6:26) – Talk about the importance of Wharton Center's Education & Engagement mission. Eric mentions the Act One School Series, Sutton Foster Awards, creative classrooms initiative, and Broadway Bridges.(12:45) – Eric on the access and arts within reach initiatives. (14:18) – Wharton Center's website is the best place to go for tickets.(15:17) – How important are donors to your vision and mission?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Send us a textWhat you'll hear:This episode is in response to a question I got from my internet friend and patron Bethaney, who asks:  How did you meet your husband and do you feel that your relationship has affected your art? In what ways do you feel a spouse/partner can influence our ability to create? And does a difficult partnership affect us creatively? This could easily be considered Part II of a series, the first is Episode 29:  Relationships and the Performing Arts which is a very salty episode that I recorded a couple of years ago.  1:35How me and Manflesh met 2:15The factors that I feel contributed to the longevity of our relationship 5:15The idea that being in an angst driven state of survival is bullshit 15:15Why my capacity for drama and angst is best placed on the page or the stage, not in my daily life 16:45Does a difficult relationship affect you creatively?  (yes) 17:30If you or someone you love needs to leave their situation, there are a lot of resources here.  This link will take you to a self guided page for creating a plan to get to safety. 20:00Sign up here for Woo Corner! Don't go back to sleep.xoRachelSign up here for monthly blasts and functional wooFind me on InstagramSupport this podcast on Patreon

Today back on Sense of Soul we have J.J. Hurtak, Ph.D., Ph.D. and Desiree Hurtak, Ph.D., social scientists, composers, authors and futurists. Dr. J.J. Hurtak is the author of the best-seller The Book of Knowledge: The Keys of Enoch®, translated into twenty-five languages. He has Ph.Ds from the University of California and the University of Minnesota.  Together, the Hurtaks are the founders of The Academy For Future Science, an international NGO. They have written numerous books together that include Salvator Mundi, The Seventy-Two Holy Names of The Myriad Names of the Divine Mother, The Overself Awakening, Pistis Sophia: Text and Commentary, a commentary on The Gospel of Mary and more. Drs. Hurtak are co-authors of Mind Dynamics in Space and Time, with the collaboration of world-renowned physicist, Dr. Elizabeth Rauscher, encompassing the rigorous scientific research of remote viewing and consciousness. They are also well known for their inspirational music, including their CD Sacred Name Sacred Codes which is a collaborative music with Steven Halpern, and their latest album with Steven entitled Sacred Cyphers of the Divine Mother. Dr. J.J. Hurtak's work has been performed by the German Symphonic Orchestra of Berlin with the famous singer Jocelyn Smith. Dr. J.J. Hurtak was also cowriter and composer with legendry song writer Alice Coltrane, and their work was presented at the New Jersey Center for Performing Arts where Desiree performed with the chorus. Their music of sacred mantras has been performed and sung throughout Europe and Latin America. Together, Drs. Hurtak continue to introduce music, having over 30 albums to date, to help unify cultures within the larger global society. Drs. Hurtak are also well-known as pioneers in Acoustic Archaeology having done music testing in many of the Mayan Temples, as well as the Great Pyramid of Giza. They were part of the team that discovered the “Tomb of Osiris” on the Giza Plateau in 1997. Their most recent publications to which they have been contributors are, Our Moment of Choice (2020), which includes their insights on consciousness together with those of over forty other internationally respected writers, such as Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Bruce Lipton, and Making Contact (2021) with chapters by Nick Pope and Linda Moulton Howe, and The Holomovement: Embracing Our Collective Purpose To Unite Humanity (2023), which explores various inspirational understandings of the living universe and our integral place in its evolution. J.J. Hurtak was a member of the founding faculty at California Institute of the Arts. Together the Hurtaks have won fifteen awards at national and international film festivals for their numerous animated and graphic arts films regarding the exploration of higher consciousness. Together, they are members of the Evolutionary Leaders group that constitutes a body of speakers and writers from around the world who are shaping the shift in consciousness around the world towards a positive future. keysofenoch.org futurescience.org www.senseofsoulpodcast.com

In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might we equate huffing and puffing with success or hard work?What tactics might we use to become more efficient? How might we let go of an old process or mental model, to make room for a new one?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Josée Champoux is a powerhouse singer-songwriter hailing from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, where the rugged beauty of the landscape mirrors the raw soul of her music. Blending the twang of country with the grit of rock, Josée's sound is infused with the kind of sincerity and storytelling that only an East Coast songwriter can deliver. Josée is both a Berklee College of Music and a Holland College School of Performing Arts alum, and uses the knowledge both institutions gave her everyday; from performing downtown Nashville to jumping into writers rounds all over the city. Josée hopes her songs and performances can always bring listeners a little joy and warmth in their lives.https://linktr.ee/joseechampoux"Still on the Run" - https://www.fbrmusic.com/Host - Trey MitchellIG - treymitchellphotography IG - feeding_the_senses_unsensoredFB - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848Threads - www.threads.net/@treymitchellphotographySponsorship Information/Guest Suggestions  -  ftsunashville@gmail.com

Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts Barbara Anglin and MoxieBox Art Founder and CEO Jim Warner

Drew Barr has directed productions of new, modern, and classical plays and musicals for theaters across the United States and around the world. He directed the Dutch-language premiere of the National Theatre of London's War Horse, which opened at Amsterdam's Royal Carré Theatre before a year-long tour of the Netherlands and Belgium. For the National Theatre, he also directed the Australian premiere of War Horse, which ran in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. He was the Resident Director for War Horse on Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater. Also on Broadway, Drew served as associate director for Nicholas Hytner's productions of Sweet Smell of Success, starring John Lithgow, Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James and Twelfth Night, starring Helen Hunt, Paul Rudd and Kyra Sedgwick, as well as for Simon McBurney's acclaimed revival of All My Sons by Arthur Miller, starring John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Patrick Wilson and Katie Holmes. Drew was associate director and dramaturg for Simon McBurney's production of The Kid Stays in the Picture at the Royal Court Theatre in London.Drew has directed and guest taught for many of the country's leading actor training programs, including the Juilliard School, NYU's Graduate Acting Program, USC's School of Dramatic Arts, SUNY Purchase, the University of Delaware's PTTP, the University of Washington's School of Drama and the Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He is on the acting faculty of AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. As an actor, Drew appeared on Broadway in Wendy Wasserstein's An American Daughter. He was a founding member of East Coast Artists, a performance collective under the leadership of Richard Schechner, with whom Drew devised and performed in Faust/gastronome, The Three Sisters and Amerika. He toured the country as a member of Maurice Sendak's national children's theater, The Night Kitchen, playing the role of Alligator in the Sendak/Carol King musical, Really Rosie. Drew moved to Lexington with his filmmaker husband, Tim Kirkman, in June of 2024Drew is directing ANGELS IN AMERICA, a play written by Tony Kushner debuted in 1991, that will be presented by ACT OUT THEATRE GROUP and open at the Black Box Theatre in the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on 6th June and play the 7th, 13th, 14th and 15th June.A complex and at times metaphorical examination of AIDS and its social impact - this play, that won 3 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer, has been called "a turning point in the history of gay drama."For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html

Send us a textWhat if the very thing you're trying to protect is what's keeping you stuck?This week on The Church of Kreis Podcast, Levi cracks open the unspoken rules of impression management — that sneaky, exhausting pressure to “look the part” in order to stay relevant, accepted, or successful. From Broadway to boardrooms, we've all sacrificed parts of ourselves to perform for approval. But what if true creative freedom begins the moment you stop managing your image?Levi shares personal stories — including the moment an agent dismissed his Tony Award — and offers soulful insight into why reclaiming your authenticity is the key to real joy, real expression, and real connection.This is your permission slip to stop performing and start becoming.

Learn about the exciting artistry at Theater Alliance's World Pride Hub! Go to their website and get your tickets fast. https://bit.ly/PrideHubTIX You will be inspired by the interview with Theo Yu and Aria Velz.

Having grown up in Atlanta, with a long lineage of preachers and connections to gospel music to inspire him, GRAMMY-nominated Carlos Simon's music ranges from concert music for large and small ensembles, to film scores with influences of jazz, gospel, and neo-romanticism.Carlos is the current composer-in-residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and he frequently composes for its National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera.This past season featured the premiere of his Gospel Mass, with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a work reimagining the traditional mass with gospel soloists and choir, with visual creations from Melina Matsoukas.Carlos frequently curates concert programs, which often highlight his own music as well as that of close collaborators. Curation concerts have recently been programmed by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Boston Chamber Players, Tanglewood Festival for Contemporary Music, and the Kennedy Center.Carlos also released the live premiere recording of brea(d)th, a landmark work commissioned by Minnesota Orchestra and written in collaboration with Marc Bamuthi Joseph, conducted by Jonathan Taylor Rush. “Arguably the most important commission of Simon's career so far” (The New York Times), brea(d)th was written following George Floyd's murder as a direct response to America's unfulfilled promises and history of systemic oppression against Black Americans.  I'm especially proud to have discussed the piece with Carlos in this episode.

Ghosts come and go as they please. Sometimes they stick around. Often, you're stuck with them whether you like it or not… unless you do something to get them out.StoriesThe GearboxWhen Michelle moves into The Gearbox, she's just a little girl. But the ghosts don't care.Thanks to Michelle for sharing her story with us!Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.Box of MarblesWhen Ryan moves into an SRO in San Francisco, he can't imagine how his luck can get any worse. Then the knocking starts.Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your story with Spooked.Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff.

Top headlines for Friday, May 23, 2025In this episode, we examine the tense exchange in the Oval Office as President Donald Trump confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over serious allegations of genocide. Shifting gears, we explore the vibrant and diverse upcoming theater season at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, highlighting the intriguing trend of men dressing as women in several productions. Lastly, we cover the tragic incident involving the shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., and the subsequent arrest of a suspect.00:11 Trump shows South African president video of memorial to dead01:07 2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in antisemitic shooting02:08 Pete Hegseth leads prayer to 'King Jesus' during Pentagon event03:01 Kennedy Center's upcoming theater season includes men in drag03:46 City settles with atheist group to end legal fight over prayer04:43 School video depicts white students as mosquitoes: complaint05:35 Patricia Heaton, husband David Hunt talk infusing films with 'truth and hope,' raising godly kidsSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsTrump shows South African president video of memorial to dead | U.S.2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in antisemitic shooting | U.S.Pete Hegseth leads prayer to 'King Jesus' during Pentagon event | PoliticsKennedy Center's upcoming theater season includes men in drag | EntertainmentCity settles with atheist group to end legal fight over prayer | U.S.School video depicts white students as mosquitoes: complaint | EducationPatricia Heaton, husband David Hunt talk infusing films with 'truth and hope,' raising godly kids

Alan Parker's musical-drama exploded the careers of Irene Cara, Gene Anthony Ray and others, and – thanks to the hit TV series that followed – earned a reputation as a fluffy tale of leg warmers and sweatbands. But underneath the choreographed routines, will this warts-and-all depiction of life at the New York School of Performing Arts prove TOO MUCH for Jen and Mick? And what is a hot lunch, anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of industry standards, and if / when they should be followed.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is an example of an industry standard that should be followed? And what is one that should not?How might we think about the context of an industry standard?Why might following an industry standard actually be a form of hiding?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In Yauco, the mountain is alive. It knows you. It is aware of you. And when you pass, it will not let you leave unforgotten.Thank you Adam, for sharing your story with Spooked!Produced by Erick Yáñez. Original score by Doug Stuart. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

If you received an omen of your own death, would you heed it? Or push it aside as a hallucination or a paranoid, passing fancy?Big thanks to our storyteller! Want to share your story of the unexplained? Email us: spooked@snapjudgment.orgProduced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo Ducot.