Podcasts about Pittsburgh Public Theater

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, AMT Lab Lead Researcher Ian Hawthorne sits down with Stewart Urist, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Public Theater, to discuss their transition to Sage Intacct, a cloud-based financial management software. They delve into the challenges of migrating from a legacy system, the benefits of automation and AI in financial processes, and how tools like Sage can empower nonprofit organizations to streamline operations and improve budget transparency. Whether you're considering a software transition or just curious about nonprofit financial management, this episode offers valuable insights for organizations of all sizes. Check out show notes and more episodes at https://amt-lab.org/podcasts-interviews

Joyce is looking forward to having as her guest, Shaunda McDill, who joined Pittsburgh Public Theater as Managing Director in February 2023. Previously, she was a Program Officer at The Heinz Endowments, supporting a suite of Pittsburgh-based artists and arts organizations. With her vast background in theater and the arts, Ms. McDill will share her commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the theater and in the arts, as well as Pittsburgh Public Theater's commitment to the cause.

Joyce is looking forward to having as her guest, Shaunda McDill, who joined Pittsburgh Public Theater as Managing Director in February 2023. Previously, she was a Program Officer at The Heinz Endowments, supporting a suite of Pittsburgh-based artists and arts organizations. With her vast background in theater and the arts, Ms. McDill will share her commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the theater and in the arts, as well as Pittsburgh Public Theater's commitment to the cause.

The Public has announced that Shaunda Miles McDill, will be the Public's next Managing Director. She will assume the role later this month and share organizational leadership of The Public with her producing partner, Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski. https://ppt.org/FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAITEXTRAORDINARY ONE-WOMAN TOUR DE FORCEWed, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 25, 2023O'REILLY THEATERMexican artist Frida Kahlo's legendary life unfolds before us in this exquisite, muscular retelling of the ways she wielded her creative genius to survive a debilitating accident, to embody a magnificent parade of historical moments, and to transcend her passionate marriage to Diego Rivera. Terrific and turbulent, she lived boldly, loved wildly, and painted prolifically to see herself and the world around her more clearly. With stunning stagecraft and irresistible charm, Brazilian American writer and performer Vanessa Severo illuminates Frida's story with her own experience, unearthing powerful common ground between them and inviting us to experience Kahlo's rare genius firsthand. https://ppt.org/

To Be Heard, To Be Seen, To MatterShaunda McDill is the newly appointed Managing Director of the Pittsburgh Public Theater. She is a rare type of new leader coming of age in the modern American Theater – black women who are ascending to top roles in major theatrical institutions across the country. She joins the ranks of theatrical trailblazers like Nataki Garrett, Artistic Director at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Dominique Morisseau, Executive Artistic Producer at Detroit Public Theater; Patricia McGregor, Artistic Director at New York Theater Workshop; and Hana Sharif, the Augustin Family Artistic Director at Repertory Theater of St. Louis. All wrestling with that question of how do we create space within the canon of the theater to make as much room as possible for a multitude of voices, perspectives, and stories to emerge that are as diverse and as expansive as is the landscape of the country today. Because in the final analysis, it comes down to Representation. And whose stories get to be heard, to be seen and to matter.For Shaunda, her answer to that question has its roots in her nontraditional journey to the Pittsburgh Public Theater. As a young girl her life as an artist began by performing in skits at the local Red Cross to highlight HIV/AIDS for kids, and reciting Bible verses in the Easter Pageants at her church. Along the way, she was mentored by such theater and literary luminaries as Ntozake Shange and August Wilson, and influenced by the words of Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison. She formed her own theater company called Demaskus – that unapologetically creates space for the underserved and underrepresented people in the theater to have the artistic license to succeed and fail, and to explore freely their artistry on their own terms. For as Shaunda says, “It is necessary for us to tell our own stories if they are going to be told. We must bear witness to what happens and what has transpired in our lives.” She has built a life buttressed by her strong, unshakeable faith and her belief that her approach to creativity isn't about struggling to convince others of her humanity, but rather a struggle to produce work and art that reflects her vision of the world. Her life and her career are not exercises in looking outward, rather they are the result of Shaunda looking inward into her innermost soul.At the Podium WebsiteAt the Podium on IGPatrick on IGFor more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

Marcus Stevens is a New York based writer, actor and director. He wrote the book and lyrics for the award winning musical, Mythic, along with composer Oran Eldor.  Mythic was a winner of the NAMT Festival and subsequently had successful productions in both London and Montreal. The London production of Mythic also gave birth to an Original Cast Album, produced by Broadway Records. Marcus's professional writing career began by winning the Richard Rodgers Award for Red, which he wrote with composer Bree Lowdermilk. His show Yo, Vikings! with composer Sam Willmott, was featured in the HBO Documentary, Song of Parkland, and has been produced all over North America. Marcus and composer, David Dabbon, were commissioned by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera to write the original musical, Game On, which was produced during the CLO's 2019 season. Marcus has developed, directed and contributed material to Theaterworks USA's Dragons Love Tacos and Other Stories, which enjoyed a two-year U.S. tour. His family musical Wake Up, Daisy! with Composer Sam Willmott, will be produced at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater in Central Park in the Spring of 2022.  Marcus directed Tony Nominee Josh Young in his concert, Josh Young Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber, which has been performed across the United States. Marcus's acting credits include the off-broadway productions of Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking! and Forbidden Broadway Comes Out Swinging! He's featured on both original cast recordings. He also played the D'Ysquith Family in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at the Florida Rep. Company, and God in An Act of God at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. 

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. 

As live productions resume across the country, theater artists and managers are working to reopen for audiences. There are several conversations they must respond to—namely the ongoing pandemic and calls for action for equity and inclusion. This series will elevate those conversations, hearing from a group of theater leaders, directors and choreographers about their experiences on returning. In the final installment of this series Justin Emeka, Resident Director at the Pittsburgh Public Theater and Marya Sea Kaminski, Artistic Director at the Pittsburgh Public Theater join us in conversation. Learn more about our panelists here: https://sdcfoundation.org/sdcf-conversation-series-returning-to-rehearsal-3/ Join our mailing list: https://forms.gle/4yBHJSyu98cQw2Qm8

Teri Ball is currently the Executive Director of Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, California. We discuss what it takes to become a successful executive director and how she is keeping her theater alive during the current health crisis. When we were originally connected she was described to me as “the most born-to-be-an-executive-director ever” and after you listen to our conversation, I think you will agree! If you or someone, you know, has superior administrative skills and loves theater, this is the episode for you.For a full transcript of today's episode visit beyondthelightspodcast.com.Mentioned in this Episode[00:00:53] Center Stage Theater [00:16:41] John H. Heinz School for Public Policy [00:20:31] Pittsburgh Public Theater [00:29:24] Selected Shorts [00:33:47] The Moth Follow Center Stage TheaterFacebookTwitterInstagramFollow TeriInstagramFollow Beyond the LightsFacebookTwitterInstagram

This week's guests are Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus. Tony Award nominee Mr. Joe Iconis is best known for writing Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter, The Black Suits, Love In Hate Nation, Bloodsong of Love. Plus, his SMASH hit single "Broadway, Here I Come!" All the Joe Iconis and Family concerts are can't-miss events, especially The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza. Singer-song writer Lauren Marcus, who portrayed Brooke Lohst in Be More Chill on Broadway, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at the Pittsburgh Public Theater and Miss Asp in Love in Hate Nation at Two River Theater. Enjoy our conversation from April 1st, recorded for my live YouTube series: The SHO Must Go On...line! Thanks for listening to the first episode of bwaySHO: The Podcast! If you like what you heard, please subscribe, rate and review, so you can be a spy on the inside for future episodes. Thanks to all the SHOtreons and special shout-out to the SHOstopper and SHOnanigans levels. Alyssa Walles, Ashley Stasak, John Benson, Shannon Wheeler, Judy Cotner, Naomi Cotner, Lisa Michelle Martin O'Neill, Eva Fink Clausen, Andrea Gilderhus, Theresa Piliero and Julie Larkin. If This Was Your Jam, You Can Become A SHOtreon! Head Over To Patreon.Com/bwaySHO. We Do Weekly Trivia And Monthly Video Chats! It's A Fun Time, Come Check It Out. Thanks As Always To Khayle Braxton Aka Gedun For These Awesome Beats, Jelani Remy For The Beautiful Intro Riff, Alex Brightman for the SHO time promo, Chelsey Hill AKA Illustrating Diva, For The Cool Cover Art, all the wonderful guests and all of you for listening! We don't know the future of live theatre, or when Broadway will be back, but we do know it's on all of us to get through this pandemic. Wear a mask, be safe and let's take care of ourselves. @mrjoeiconis / @laurmarcus / @bwaySHO / @bwaySHOpodcast / bwaySHO.com Proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network See you at the SHO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 19 Episode 64: Lou Castelli - Managing Director of Pittsburgh Public Theater, The Feature Presentation: Johnny Star of Pro Wrestling Fame, and The Jag/Off Bracket Poll with KURT ANGLE V DEERHUNTER Video Versions Available Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/togetherpgh/videos/2955494484576322/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deXtEYbBekY

This week I chat more new from around the region, to eat locally either take-out or patio dining at a responsible restaurant. Also things to do include Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and The Pittsburgh Public Theater at home series. I also welcome special guest Christina Dickerson of Dickerson Creative Communications. The team at Dickerson Creative Communications is the team behind Savor Pittsburgh, the biggest food event of the year! We chat about Savor Pittsburgh and about an amazing partnership and contest for Liokareas Oils and Coyote Outdoor Living.

This week I chat more new from around the region, to eat locally either take-out or patio dining at a responsible restaurant. Also things to do include Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and The Pittsburgh Public Theater at home series. I also welcome special guest Christina Dickerson of Dickerson Creative Communications. The team at Dickerson Creative Communications is the team behind Savor Pittsburgh, the biggest food event of the year! We chat about Savor Pittsburgh and about an amazing partnership and contest for Liokareas Oils and Coyote Outdoor Living.

Today we’re on the line with the 2020 Barbizon Lighting Company Jonathan Resnick Lighting Award winner Jasmine Lesane.Jasmine is a Lighting Designer & Director dedicated to realizing visions through innovative design solutions. A recent grad of Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama, Jasmine's experience extends across of all types visual design. Recent Lighting Design credits are School Girls; Or African Mean Girls Play (2019) at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Adding Machine: A Musical at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. She has also recently assisted on Season 2 of America’s Got Talent: The Champions. With the belief that light transcends genre- Jasmine designs for Theatre, Dance, Installations, Concerts, and Film projects, and continuously sets out to use her artistry to react to the current happenings around us all. Jasmine was also the recipient the ETC Live Design International Sponsorship for 2018. She was also named an Andrew Carnegie Scholar for the School of Drama. Let’s welcome Jasmine.If you’d like to learn more about Jasmine and her work, you can visit her website at www.jasminelesane.com.If you’d like to learn more about USITT visit us at usitt.org. We encourage you to explore our new monthly subscription membership options at usitt.org/membership.

Eugene Lee began working as an actor in the early 1970s and continues to appear on stage, in movies and on television. In 1972, Lee was a cast member in a command performance of “A Raisin in the Sun” for President Lyndon B. Johnson by the Ebony Players, a college theatrical group. He went on to appear and work in over 200 television movies and series, including “The Women of Brewster Place” (ABC) with Oprah Winfrey; “Dallas” (TNT); “Good Times” (CBS); “The White Shadow” (CBS); “The District” (CBS); “NYPD Blue” (ABC); “The Guiding Light” (NBC); “Quantum Leap” (NBC); “American Crime” (ABC); “The Lying Game” (Freeform); “MacGyver” (CBS); the title character in “Wolf,” an award-winning independent film; and most recently, a character in two upcoming “Homeland” (SHO) episodes. His television writing credits include episodes of Emmy Award-nominated “Homicide: Life on the Street” (NBC); “Walker, Texas Ranger” (CBS); “Michael Hayes” (CBS); “The Journey of Allen Strange (Nickelodeon); “Turks” (CBS); and the Morgan Freeman-produced television movie, “Port Chicago”. He has also appeared on stages across the country and globe. His credits include works at renowned The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. of New York; True Colors Theatre in Atlanta; Huntington Theatre Company in Boston; Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company; Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles; Goodman Theatre in Chicago; and the Pittsburgh Public Theater and Crossroads Theatre Company in New Jersey. While traveling with the Negro Theatre Ensemble, Mr. Lee performed in the Pulitzer Prize-winning” A Soldier’s Play” and numerous other works. In 2019, Lee appeared in the Broadway production of American Son. Also, in 2019, he won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (“Two Trains Running,” Arena Stage). Lee is considered a “Wilsonian Warrior” for his many appearances in the works of August Wilson, including the Broadway production of “Gem of the Ocean.” He performed in five of Wilson’s 10 plays at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and in Wilson’s final autobiographical one-man piece “How I Learned What I Learned.” Mr. Lee’s own characters come to life through his plays, including “East Texas Hot Links,” which has been produced on stages from Los Angeles to New York and London’s The Royal Court Theatre and is published by Samuel French, Inc. His other plays include “Fear Itself,” “Somebody Called: A Tale of Two Preachers,” “Killingsworth,” “Lyin’ Ass,” and the musical “Twist.” Lee is Artist in Residence and Artistic Director of the Black and Latino Playwrights Conference at Texas State University where he is also designated Distinguished Alumnus. “The parents—a furious, pent-up Eugene Lee as John Prentice, Sr., and a stoic, frustrated Andrea Frye as Mary Prentice—are excellently played so much so that we begin to realize this play isn’t just about race but also about gender and memory.” Gary Tischler, "The Georgetowner" AMERICAN SON “Mr. Lee’s life-time of performing experience is powerfully evident as he seizes focus while still being part on the ensemble. The enthralling Lee’s folksiness morphs into icy combativeness as the discord amongst him and the Connors intensifies. It’s a supreme display of character acting.” Darryl Reilly, "Theater Scene" AMERICAN SON “And as a police lieutenant who arrives near the end, Eugene Lee makes a powerful figure of a plot device.” If you liked this podcast, shoot me an e-mail at filmmakingconversations@mail.com Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=true Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/ Twitter twitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Facebook www.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213805135363397

Eugene Lee began working as an actor in the early 1970s and continues to appear on stage, in movies and on television.In 1972, Lee was a cast member in a command performance of “A Raisin in the Sun” for President Lyndon B. Johnson by the Ebony Players, a college theatrical group. He went on to appear and work in over 200 television movies and series, including “The Women of Brewster Place” (ABC) with Oprah Winfrey; “Dallas” (TNT); “Good Times” (CBS); “The White Shadow” (CBS); “The District” (CBS); “NYPD Blue” (ABC); “The Guiding Light” (NBC); “Quantum Leap” (NBC); “American Crime” (ABC); “The Lying Game” (Freeform); “MacGyver” (CBS); the title character in “Wolf,” an award-winning independent film; and most recently, a character in two upcoming “Homeland” (SHO) episodes.His television writing credits include episodes of Emmy Award-nominated “Homicide: Life on the Street” (NBC); “Walker, Texas Ranger” (CBS); “Michael Hayes” (CBS); “The Journey of Allen Strange (Nickelodeon); “Turks” (CBS); and the Morgan Freeman-produced television movie, “Port Chicago”.He has also appeared on stages across the country and globe. His credits include works at renowned The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. of New York; True Colors Theatre in Atlanta; Huntington Theatre Company in Boston; Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company; Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles; Goodman Theatre in Chicago; and the Pittsburgh Public Theater and Crossroads Theatre Company in New Jersey.While traveling with the Negro Theatre Ensemble, Mr. Lee performed in the Pulitzer Prize-winning” A Soldier's Play” and numerous other works. In 2019, Lee appeared in the Broadway production of American Son. Also, in 2019, he won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (“Two Trains Running,” Arena Stage).Lee is considered a “Wilsonian Warrior” for his many appearances in the works of August Wilson, including the Broadway production of “Gem of the Ocean.” He performed in five of Wilson's 10 plays at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and in Wilson's final autobiographical one-man piece “How I Learned What I Learned.”Mr. Lee's own characters come to life through his plays, including “East Texas Hot Links,” which has been produced on stages from Los Angeles to New York and London's The Royal Court Theatre and is published by Samuel French, Inc. His other plays include “Fear Itself,” “Somebody Called: A Tale of Two Preachers,” “Killingsworth,” “Lyin' Ass,” and the musical “Twist.”Lee is Artist in Residence and Artistic Director of the Black and Latino Playwrights Conference at Texas State University where he is also designated Distinguished Alumnus.“The parents—a furious, pent-up Eugene Lee as John Prentice, Sr., and a stoic, frustrated Andrea Frye as Mary Prentice—are excellently played so much so that we begin to realize this play isn't just about race but also about gender and memory.”Gary Tischler, "The Georgetowner"AMERICAN SON“Mr. Lee's life-time of performing experience is powerfully evident as he seizes focus while still being part on the ensemble. The enthralling Lee's folksiness morphs into icy combativeness as the discord amongst him and the Connors intensifies. It's a supreme display of character acting.”Darryl Reilly, "Theater Scene"AMERICAN SON“And as a police lieutenant who arrives near the end, Eugene Lee makes a powerful figure of a plot device.”If you liked this podcast, shoot me an e-mail at filmmakingconversations@mail.comAlso, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: www.kweli.tv/programs/the-peopl…xton?autoplay=trueDamien Swaby Social Media Links:Instagram www.instagram.com/damien_swaby_video_producer/Twittertwitter.com/DamienSwaby?ref_src…erp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebookwww.facebook.com/Damien-Swaby-213805135363397

Yinzer Yuletide: WQED's Rick Sebak hosts Pittsburgh Lights & Legends as part of Pittsburgh Public Theater's Yinzer Yuletide celebration. A Christmas Variety show in the Perry Como tradition. The show features local performers including rocker Josh Verbanets, Broadway legend Lenora Nemetz, jazz vocalist Etta Cox, YouTube ukulele guy Ben Prisbylla, 7-year-old opera star Victory Brinker, musical director Nick Stamatakis, and tall thin juggler O'Ryan Arrowroot. Including tonight, the event is held until December 22 at the O'Reilly Theater. For tickets, visit ppt.org/yinzeryuletide. 

Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Marya Sea Kaminski, recently arrived in Pittsburgh after four years as the Associate Artistic Director at Seattle Repertory Theatre. One of the highlights of her tenure there was spearheading a collaboration with New York’s Public Theater and Dallas Theatre Center to create Public Works Seattle. This initiative was based on long-term, authentic partnerships between regional theaters and local non-profits and designed to make theater of, by, and for the people. The post Marya Sea Kaminski appeared first on Storybeat with Steve Cuden.

Ted Pappas was Pittsburgh Public Theater’s leader for 18 years and was closely associated with the company as a director for 25 years. Ted has returned to The Public as a guest artist to direct A Doll’s House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath. Acknowledged for his tremendous versatility, Ted has worked On and Off-Broadway, directed a hip-hop concert that galvanized the Cannes Film Festival, produced and directed a Las Vegas extravaganza, choreographed a musical for famed director Harold Prince, directed at New York City Opera under the leadership of Beverly Sills, and served as choreographer of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. The post Ted Pappas appeared first on Storybeat with Steve Cuden.

Daina Griffith is a very much in-demand actress of breathtaking range and depth. She has performed in over 55 productions with Pittsburgh's greatest theatre institutions such as The Pittsburgh Public Theater, Off The Wall, City Theatre, Front Porch Theatricals, PICT Classic Theatre, and Barebones. In 2013, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette named her “Performer of the Year.”The post Daina Griffith, Actress-Episode #53 appeared first on Storybeat with Steve Cuden.

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear President of CCAC, Dr. Quintin Bullock's talk on the characteristics of a leader. To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Bullock go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode178. Dr. Bullock's Bio: On December 4, 2013, the Community College of Allegheny County Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Quintin B. Bullock as the college’s ninth president. He began serving as CCAC president on March 5, 2014. In his first three years, President Bullock has overseen the development of a new five-year strategic plan; established new business, industry and community partnerships; and expanded articulation agreements and dual enrollment programming opportunities with colleges, universities, school districts, and career and education technical centers. Under his leadership, the college has also facilitated the development and implementation of new academic and career programs; secured CCAC’s largest federal grant totaling more than $13 million over five years; and led a successful 50th Anniversary celebration that resulted in new partnerships, increased giving and the creation of 33 new student scholarships. Additionally, President Bullock has spearheaded many capital projects, including the renovation of historic West Hall, development of a satellite site at the Energy Innovation Center, establishment of a comprehensive energy project on CCAC’s South Campus, expansion of existing facilities and the construction of a new college bookstore and CCAC’s first Starbucks located on Allegheny Campus. Before joining CCAC, President Bullock served as president of Schenectady County Community College in New York. While there, he was responsible for developing two satellite centers and an $11 million student housing center. Prior to his tenure with SCCC, President Bullock served as provost of Tidewater Community College, the second largest of 23 community colleges in the Commonwealth of Virginia. President Bullock holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Prairie View A&M University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center: Dental Branch. His leadership training includes the League for Innovation in the Community College Executive Leadership Institute; the American Association for Community Colleges Future Leaders Program; the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leaders; the Wharton/RHE Program in Higher Education; and the Harvard Seminar for New Presidents. President Bullock’s community and professional affiliations are many. He is on the board of Vibrant Pittsburgh, Caring Place Foundation, Partners 4 Work, Youth Places, Buhl Foundation, Boys Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council, Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pennsylvania Economy League of Greater Pittsburgh. For his work and advocacy on behalf of education and the community, President Bullock has received numerous awards and honors. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to pastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Amanda and Steve check out 2 Brothers BBQ. As far as where to drink this week, nothing beats heading to friends' houses and hitting up some classic backyard BBQ and fire pits. Want to know where to be seen this weekend? Amanda and Steve are checking out Wigle Whiskey's 5-year anniversary events and the grand opening of the Tap Room and the Barrelhouse opening and malt release. Be sure to check out Death of a Salesman at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Multiple Choice and the Cultural Trust, the Entice One Fashion Show, Millvale Music Festival, MAKEnight at the Children's Museum (with a May the 4th theme), Neighborhood Flea Market - Mother's Day Edition, Urban Hike, and Cinco de Mayo. As always, Amanda and Steve wrap the show with their segment He Said/She Said talking about sex moves: who should or does make the first move in relationships, and friends: mutual versus individual and same versus opposite sex, married/partnered versus single.

Amanda and Steve check out 2 Brothers BBQ. As far as where to drink this week, nothing beats heading to friends' houses and hitting up some classic backyard BBQ and fire pits. Want to know where to be seen this weekend? Amanda and Steve are checking out Wigle Whiskey's 5-year anniversary events and the grand opening of the Tap Room and the Barrelhouse opening and malt release. Be sure to check out Death of a Salesman at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Multiple Choice and the Cultural Trust, the Entice One Fashion Show, Millvale Music Festival, MAKEnight at the Children's Museum (with a May the 4th theme), Neighborhood Flea Market - Mother's Day Edition, Urban Hike, and Cinco de Mayo. As always, Amanda and Steve wrap the show with their segment He Said/She Said talking about sex moves: who should or does make the first move in relationships, and friends: mutual versus individual and same versus opposite sex, married/partnered versus single.

In this episode, you'll hear our Q&A Session with Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives. Our community asked Laura the following questions: How do you narrow down your causes that your passionate about to know what to focus on? You've carved your own path, how did you do that and not live in the shadow of your dad's success? What advice do you have for women who are in the workplace and raising a family? Who are you a Doctor Bob for? How do you try to be a Doctor Bob to them? What causes are you passionate about and how we can get behind them? As a leader with your influence, why do you take what may seem like small opportunities like this to speak at events like this? This was one of the best talks you've ever given! How can we pray for you? You'll love this! If you haven't listened to Laura's talk, it is a must-listen to episode! You can listen at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode145 To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode146. Laura Ellsworth’s Bio: Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015. Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode, you’ll hear a talk by Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, on leadership through service. If I had to sum up who Laura Ellsworth is, I would say that she is the definition of a world changer. Before Laura spoke at our breakfast, I sent her a list of leadership challenges that I’ve collected from the leaders in our L3 community. She looked them over and said that she would cover every single one of the challenges in her 30 minute talk. She did! In her talk, you’ll hear Laura share 5 stories that changed her life and could have a huge impact on yours. Enjoy! To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode145. Laura Ellsworth’s Bio: Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015. Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named a 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. In 2015 she was named #20 among the 50 Most Powerful People in Pittsburgh. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Amanda and Steve are talking some Southern Tier Thick Mint, Social House 7, Wigle Whiskey’s anniversary event and tap room grand opening, Death of a Salesman at Pittsburgh Public Theater, the Cultural Trust’s Multiple Choice, Epic Prom, Entice One Fashion Show, and He Said – She Said: The dine and dasher blind date and blurting revealing things after sex!

Amanda and Steve are talking some Southern Tier Thick Mint, Social House 7, Wigle Whiskey's anniversary event and tap room grand opening, Death of a Salesman at Pittsburgh Public Theater, the Cultural Trust's Multiple Choice, Epic Prom, Entice One Fashion Show, and He Said - She Said: The dine and dasher blind date and blurting revealing things after sex!

Message Discipline: Allen Iverson was recently elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was certainly deserving. A great player and amazing competitor. Yet most people remember him more for his infamous rant during the 2002 NBA Playoffs:“Listen here. I'm supposed to be the franchise player and we in here talkin' about practice. I mean listen, we talkin' about practice. Not a game. Not a game. We talkin' about practice…Practice!”It's a great example of how important practice is. But I'm referencing how important practice is with respect to messaging, speaking, presenting. When he went off about Practice in 2002, Allen Iverson wasn't complaining about practice. But since his messaging was undisciplined and done when he was in an emotional state due to the recent murder of a friend, he came away sounding like a spoiled, whining star. Actually Iverson was making the point that instead of talking about how him being late for or missing a practice, we should put things into perspective. He wanted people to know that while he gave his all—his heart, soul, body to the team—he wishes he could've done more. He wanted people to know that he actually worked hard in practice, something his coach acknowledged.Instead his lack of message discipline leads many people to think “Practice. We talkin' bout practice” when they hear Iverson's name. It makes the case for message discipline. Understanding your target audiences. Preparing your message pillars and delivering them from the heart. Yes that might sound contradictory but it's not. We all need to speak genuinely and with passion to make the most impact with our message. But to do so takes practice…prepared speech but not a memorized one. An outline of what you want to cover but delivered with passion and your own style. Iverson seemed to do just that in his Hall of Fame acceptance speech. It was moving and memorable. You could tell he did one thing a lot before the ceremony. Practice.Guest: Lou Castelli is Director of External Affairs for Pittsburgh Public Theater, contemporary theater in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Lou has the opportunity to tell a great story about Pittsburgh Public Theater including their unique three-quarter thrust stage — the audience surrounds the actors on three sides — offering intimate, engaging, professional theater. And how every season has a series of diverse theatrical productions that encompass classics of the American theater, masterworks from the international repertoire, world premieres, contemporary plays and musicals of exceptional merit.What's the Big Idea? Satisfy the loyal audience while still reaching the up and comers. Learn from trends. Change the way you do business to live up to what the next generation is expecting. Tool: Facebook Ads lead to comments that become your "word of mouth."The No BS Show is brought to you by audible.com. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/NoBS. Try a book like The Power of Habit, Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhig.  You can download it for free today. Go to Audibletrial.com/NoBS. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

Creepy Clows, Sticky Messages. What's up with those creepy clowns? In the past few months, creepy clown sightings have been made in at least 10 different states. As strange as it sounds, this actually happened before— in Boston during the 1980's. That led Loren Coleman, a cryptozoologist who studies folklore around mythical creatures like the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot, to come up with what he called “The Phantom Clown Theory” about how mass hysteria leads to a bunch of clown sightings.This reminded me of how Halloween traditions changed in the 1960's and '70's when rumors circulated about strangers putting razor blades in apples and candy. Halloween events were held at schools and parents warned children not to eat snacks that weren't pre-packaged.In 1985, researchers studied every reported Halloween incident since 1958 and found no instances where strangers caused children harm by tampering with their candy.How did the candy tampering story spread across the country despite a lack of evidence? Why was it remembered and believed by millions? The story had what Chip and Dan Heath call stickiness or a Sticky Messages. In their book Made To Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, the authors detail the formula for sticky messages:S implicity—Strip an idea to its coreU nexpectedness—Capture people's attentionC oncreteness—Explain ideas in human termsC redibility—Make ideas believableE motions—Get people to feel somethingS tories—People remember and act on storiesS ix Principles of StickinessThe principles make sense and we have all probably heard similar suggestions before. Yet communication problems impact organizations, teams and families on a regular basis.Why? Because we rarely apply the Six Principles of Stickiness. Cut the BS or in this case stop clowning around and start making your messages stick.Guest: Lou Castelli is Director of External Affairs for Pittsburgh Public Theater, contemporary theater in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Lou has the opportunity to tell a great story about Pittsburgh Public Theater including their unique three-quarter thrust stage — the audience surrounds the actors on three sides — offering intimate, engaging, professional theater. And how every season has a series of diverse theatrical productions that encompass classics of the American theater, masterworks from the international repertoire, world premieres, contemporary plays and musicals of exceptional merit.Mentors: Composer and Conductor Marvin Hamlisch taught Lou how to be more proactive and aggressive with the message by blending a high standard and a commercial mindset or "Broadway Style" Marketing. Also Ted Pappas from Pittsburgh Public Theater. Art is passionate about convincing people to experience art. Ted led by example in an upstanding way, always taking the high road.Biggest Learning Experience: You have to listen to Lou's story about The Preview Party at the Public when he learned both a tactical lesson and a big picture one.The No BS Show is brought to you by audible.com. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/NoBS. Try a book like The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer. You can download it for free today. Go to Audibletrial.com/NoBS. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.

The weekend is almost here! Find out what's going on and where to go on this week's BOLD Night's Out! Amanda and Steve share some upcoming events including Zoo Boo, I Made It Market, A few Bad Apples Cider Fest, Jam on Walnut, Apple Whiskey Weekend at Wigle, The Fantasticks at Pittsburgh Public Theater, PGH 48HFP Horror at Hollywood, 21+ at Soldiers and Sailors, Tribute to The Silence of the Lambs, Haunted Muesuem Year of the Vampire

PPL Co-Host: Roving Pittsburgher Reporter, JoAnn Forrester, Empress of Biz, reporting on five trips and 20 airplanes to Sioux Falls, South Dakota| WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TECHNOGRANNY? King's in WExford, Perkin's Family Restaurant in Cranberry| 39 Steps at Cabaret Theater| Presto George's in the Strip| Mazur's Farm in Zelienople with Positively Pittsburgh Periscope of Flowers| POSITIVELY PITTSBURGH SPONSORED EVENTS: 18th Annual Entrepreneur's Growth and Networking Conference| CULTURAL CLUES: Pittsburgh DAnce Council 2016-2017 Schedule| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra BNY Mellon Grand Classics: The Earth: An HD Odyssey| 2016-2017 Trust Cabaret Series Schedule including Billy Porter and others| Three Rivers Arts Festival Headliners| KIDZ KORNER: Free Family Improv Games at the Arcade Comedy Theater| Camp Broadway EXPerience Pittsburgh Matilda the Musical| Emmy Award-winning iQ: smartparent Presents"The Family Fun Guide" Summer Camp News| WOMEN AND GIRLS ADVANCEMENT: Pirates join with Crisis Center North to say â??No Moreâ?? | Goddess Night with the Pittsburgh Public Theater of Venus in Fur| PITTSBURGH HISTORICAL STUFF: Heinz History Toys of 50's, 60's 70's Exhibit ends May 31 Opent till 7 PM on Monday| NON-PROFIT EVENTS SPONSORED BY BLACKTIE PITTSBURGH: Nebulizers Needed| NEIGHBORHOOD NUGGETS SPONSORED BY DARLENE KRUTH, NORTHWOOD REALTY, UPPER ST. CLAIR: Layer Cake Music Festival| Hartwood Acres Free Concert Schedule| Map and Compass Orienteering at Frick Park| POSITIVE PITTSBURGHERS SPONSORED BY POSITIVE PITTSBURGHERS.COM: First Book Release "Empowwer! Stories of Breakthrough, Discovery & Triumph| PITTSBURGH LOCAL SPORTS: Passion defeat Detroit 63-8 to Clinch the NFC Colonial Division Title| PITTSBURGH GOOD NEWS FORUM: Sponsored by Mrs. Cardiology Podcast and Mrs.Cardiology.com: Red Nose Campaign| STEELTOWN HERO: National Trails Day - Settlers Cabin Park w/ Trail PGH| VETERANS VET and MILITARY METTLE: Memorial Day Services & Veterans' Bus Tours at The Homewood Cemetery| HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: OpenStreetsPGH Pyro Fest

February 23, 2016 A Podcast all about Pittsburgh #YaJagoffPodcast There are a lot of podcasts, or PAWDcasts as you might say in Pittsburghese, but none this focused on what’s happening in Pittsburgh. Co-hosts John Chamberlin and Craig Tumas talk with guests about food, entertainment, current events and, of course, Jagoffs! This weekly podcast is based on the Pittsburgh humor blog, YaJagoff.com. LISTEN to the Podcast show right here below or on iTunes, Soundcloud and TuneIn via “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” Episode 10 line-up: Episode Music: Rusted Root, “Ecstasy” 00:52 John and Craig went to the Pittsburgh Public Theater to see “Guys and Dolls” but not before John takes out a deer on the Turnpike to get there. 05:16 Tasha or Tori Segment. This episode, Tasha took us to a new place for pizza and coffee. Yeah..that’s what we said.. Excellent pizza and excellent coffee under the same roof! Joe And Pie Cafe Pizzeria: coffee from Commonplace Coffee and baked goods from Paddy Cake Bakery 13:59 Oh we got a hot one here! We have Tara Sherry-Torres of Café Con Leche, Pittsburgh! She talks food art exhibitions! Yes!!! Her recent “Artist in Residence” Project at Most Wanted Fine Art Her goal with growing awareness and opportunities for Latinos in Pittsburgh But Wait!!! The next segment gets craaaaaazy! 22:59 Tara Sherry-Torres of Café Con Leche stays with us to teach us how to assimilate Pittsburghese and Spanish. We want to be able to help our Spanish friends learn standard Pittsburgh phrases AND if they say things like, “Kennywood’s Open!” in Spanish, we should know it! 30:46 The New Car Show was recently in Pittsburgh. We didn’t get tickets. But, we did have our friends Albert and Amy, a couple from Fayette County, attend the “Used Car Show.” Here’s their report 37:12 John and Craig wrap-up. But wait! We must talk about the Wilk’s Eats and Treats food bash that we had at Craig’s dining room table. There was food everywhere. Find Wilk’s Eats on Twitter & Instagram. They use all locally sourced products like Silverstar Meats Mancini's Bakery and make everything from scratch. Don’t forget, we have a phone number, i.e. a heckling line. Call us 412-444-8JAG Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com On-site Production: Frank Murgia, Jim Amato, and Wayne Weil How to Follow Everyone on Twitter: John Chamberlin @YaJagoff Craig Tumas @CraigTumas Jim Amato @JimAmato01 Joe and Pie @JoeandPiePgh Wilk’s Eats and Treats @WilksEats Rusted Root @RustedRoot Café Con Leche @CafeLechePGH The Food Tasters @TheFoodTasters How to Listen Regularly: – All shows on the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” are free and available to listen 24/7 On-Demand in your hand on smartphone and tablet and on your laptop and desktop. – Apple users can find it on the iTunes Podcast app or player. – Android users can find it on the SoundCloud or TuneIn website or app. * SEARCH: Pittsburgh Podcast Network • iTunes: http://ow.ly/TJ4xU • SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/JagPods • Tunein: http://ow.ly/VUCKV Produced at talent network, inc. by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network. @talentnetworktv http://talentnetworkinc.com @pghpodcast http://PittsburghPodcastNetwork.com