Podcasts about Spring Awakening

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoms and Bonds: A Day in Keukenhof's Spring Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en koud in de Keukenhof Tuinen.En: The sky was clear and cold in the Keukenhof Tuinen.Nl: Tulpenknoppen staken hun kopjes voorzichtig boven de grond uit, terwijl de zon speelde tussen de wolken.En: Tulip buds cautiously poked their little heads above the ground, while the sun played among the clouds.Nl: Daan liep stilletjes over het pad.En: Daan walked quietly along the path.Nl: Zijn camera hing stevig om zijn nek.En: His camera hung securely around his neck.Nl: Hij was gefascineerd door de eerste tekenen van het voorjaar.En: He was fascinated by the first signs of spring.Nl: Zijn gedachten dwaalden af naar de perfecte foto die hij moest maken voor de tentoonstelling.En: His thoughts wandered to the perfect photo he needed to take for the exhibition.Nl: Niet ver van Daan verzamelde Fenna zorgvuldig gegevens over de tulpen.En: Not far from Daan, Fenna was carefully gathering data about the tulips.Nl: Ze knielde naast een rij bloemen en noteerde hun kleuren.En: She kneeled next to a row of flowers and noted their colors.Nl: Haar vriendin Linde stond ernaast, bladerend door een boek en af en toe een grapje makend om de sfeer luchtig te houden.En: Her friend Linde stood next to her, flipping through a book and occasionally making a joke to keep the atmosphere light.Nl: Plotseling stapte Daan achteruit, zo gefocust op zijn lens dat hij bijna op de bloemen trapte.En: Suddenly Daan stepped back, so focused on his lens that he almost stepped on the flowers.Nl: Fenna sprong overeind, haar ogen groot van schrik.En: Fenna jumped up, her eyes wide with shock.Nl: "Pas op!"En: "Watch out!"Nl: riep ze.En: she cried.Nl: "Je maakt mijn onderzoek kapot!"En: "You're ruining my research!"Nl: Daan draaide zich snel om en keek haar verontschuldigend aan.En: Daan quickly turned around and looked at her apologetically.Nl: "Het spijt me," stamelde hij.En: "I'm sorry," he stammered.Nl: "Ik was zo bezig met de foto... Kan ik iets goedmaken?"En: "I was so caught up with the photo... Is there something I can do to make it up?"Nl: Fenna zuchtte diep.En: Fenna sighed deeply.Nl: Iets in zijn stem en de oprechte blik in zijn ogen overtuigde haar.En: Something in his voice and the sincere look in his eyes convinced her.Nl: "Misschien," zei ze na een korte pauze.En: "Maybe," she said after a short pause.Nl: "Ik heb nog veel werk.En: "I have a lot of work left.Nl: Wat weet jij van tulpen?"En: What do you know about tulips?"Nl: Daan glimlachte.En: Daan smiled.Nl: "Meer dan je zou denken.En: "More than you might think.Nl: En ik kan ook mooie foto's maken."En: And I can take beautiful photos too."Nl: De rest van de ochtend werkten Daan en Fenna zij aan zij.En: For the rest of the morning, Daan and Fenna worked side by side.Nl: Linde keek met verbazing toe hoe ze lachten en triviale verhalen deelden tussen het meten en fotograferen door.En: Linde watched in amazement as they laughed and shared trivial stories between measuring and photographing.Nl: Daan leerde Fenna hoe licht een foto kon veranderen.En: Daan taught Fenna how light could change a photo.Nl: Fenna liet Daan zien hoe je de gezondheid van een bloem kunt aflezen aan de bladeren.En: Fenna showed Daan how to read a flower's health from the leaves.Nl: Langzaam veranderde de sfeer.En: Slowly, the atmosphere changed.Nl: Fenna merkte dat ze het leuk vond om tijd met Daan door te brengen.En: Fenna found that she enjoyed spending time with Daan.Nl: De lucht werd warmer en nieuwe knoppen openden zich als kleine kleurrijke explosies in het veld.En: The air grew warmer, and new buds opened like little colorful explosions in the field.Nl: Aan het einde van de dag stond Fenna voor de laatste rij bloemen.En: At the end of the day, Fenna stood in front of the last row of flowers.Nl: Daan stelde zijn camera af en zei: "Wil je erbij op?En: Daan adjusted his camera and said, "Do you want to be in it?Nl: De bloemen zijn mooi, en jij hoort daarbij."En: The flowers are beautiful, and you belong with them."Nl: Fenna lachte en poseerde naast de tulpen.En: Fenna laughed and posed next to the tulips.Nl: Klik.En: Click.Nl: Daan's camera legde het moment vast, Fenna en de bloemen samen in een prachtige compositie.En: Daan's camera captured the moment, Fenna and the flowers together in a beautiful composition.Nl: Terwijl ze hun werk beëindigden, voelde de tuin als een belofte van nieuwe dingen.En: As they finished their work, the garden felt like a promise of new things.Nl: Daan en Fenna beseften dat hun passie voor hun werk ze blind had gemaakt voor andere mooie dingen in het leven.En: Daan and Fenna realized that their passion for their work had blinded them to other beautiful things in life.Nl: Daan stak zijn hand uit.En: Daan reached out his hand.Nl: "Dank je voor vandaag.En: "Thank you for today.Nl: Het was anders dan ik had verwacht, maar veel beter."En: It was different than I expected, but much better."Nl: Fenna schudde zijn hand en glimlachte breed.En: Fenna shook his hand and smiled broadly.Nl: "Ja, hetzelfde hier.En: "Yes, same here.Nl: Laten we samen nog eens terugkomen, als alle tulpen helemaal bloeien."En: Let's come back again together, when all the tulips are in full bloom."Nl: En met het blije gekabbel van de fontein op de achtergrond, wandelden Daan en Fenna langzaam weg, de tuin achterlatend in een zachter licht van de late winterzon.En: And with the cheerful babble of the fountain in the background, Daan and Fenna walked away slowly, leaving the garden bathed in the softer light of the late winter sun.Nl: Hun nieuw ontstane band een frisse start, net als de tulpen rondom hen.En: Their newly formed bond a fresh start, just like the tulips around them. 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Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Spring Awakening: Minji's Path to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 새벽 햇살이 불국사 기와 지붕에 은은하게 깔려 있었다.En: The dawn sunlight gently spread over the Bulguksa temple's tiled roof.Ko: 겨울의 찬 바람이 아직 남아 있었지만, 봄의 기운이 조금씩 피어나기 시작했다.En: The cold wind of winter still lingered, but the aura of spring was starting to bloom little by little.Ko: 민지는 서서 느릿한 숨을 쉬며 그 풍경을 바라보았다.En: Minji stood there, taking slow breaths as she looked at the scenery.Ko: 대학 졸업이 다가왔고, 그녀의 마음은 혼란스러웠다.En: Her university graduation was approaching, and her heart was in turmoil.Ko: 예술에 대한 사랑과 부모님의 기대 사이에서 마음은 갈팡질팡했다.En: Torn between her love for art and her parents' expectations, she was confused.Ko: 민지의 사촌 지수는 옆에서 밝게 미소 지었다.En: Minji's cousin Jisoo smiled brightly beside her.Ko: "이곳에 오니 마음이 편안해진다," 지수가 말했다.En: "Being here makes me feel at ease," Jisoo said.Ko: "오늘 같은 날엔 모든 게 가능할 것 같아."En: "On a day like today, it feels like anything is possible."Ko: 그들은 불국사의 고즈넉한 길을 걸으며, 머리 위로 필사적으로 피어나는 벚꽃을 바라보았다.En: As they walked along the serene paths of Bulguksa, they looked up at the cherry blossoms desperately blooming above.Ko: 연한 분홍빛이 가득한 가지들은 새로운 시작을 속삭이고 있었다.En: The branches, full of soft pink, whispered promises of new beginnings.Ko: 세진은 두 사람 앞서 걸으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Sejin walked ahead of them, nodding.Ko: "봄은 언제나 새롭게 시작할 때죠," 세진이 말했다.En: "Spring is always a time for new beginnings," Sejin said.Ko: 세진은 역사에 대해 박식했고, 세월과 변화에 대한 이야기를 좋아했다.En: Sejin was knowledgeable about history and enjoyed stories of time and change.Ko: 민지는 걸음을 멈추고, 벚꽃나무 아래에 섰다.En: Minji stopped and stood beneath a cherry blossom tree, still lost in her thoughts.Ko: 함께 온 세진은 민지의 고민을 눈치챘다.En: Sejin, who had come along with them, noticed Minji's concerns.Ko: "예술이란 사람을 행복하게 만들죠. 내가 너의 나이였을 때 나도 지금 같은 선택의 갈림길에 서 있었어," 세진이 말했다.En: "Art is something that makes people happy. When I was your age, I too faced a similar crossroad of choices," Sejin said.Ko: 세진의 이야기는 깊은 울림을 주었다.En: Sejin's story resonated deeply.Ko: 젊은 시절, 그도 전통과 자신만의 길 사이에서 고민했던 순간이 있었다.En: In his youth, he also had moments of doubt between tradition and his own path.Ko: 세진은 자신의 꿈을 따르기로 결심했다며, 현재의 자신을 설명했다.En: He explained that he chose to follow his dreams, which led to who he is now.Ko: "결국, 자신이 진정으로 원하는 길을 가야 한다," 세진의 목소리는 따뜻하고 확신에 차 있었다.En: "In the end, you have to pursue the path you truly desire," Sejin's voice was warm and full of conviction.Ko: 민지는 눈을 감고 깊은 숨을 쉬었다.En: Minji closed her eyes and took a deep breath.Ko: 그녀의 마음속에서 봄의 꽃이 피어나는 느낌이 들었다.En: Within her heart, she felt like spring flowers were blooming.Ko: 예술을 사랑하는 마음과 부모님의 기대를 동시에 이룰 수 있다는 깨달음이 찾아왔다.En: A realization came to her that she could pursue her love for art and fulfill her parents' expectations simultaneously.Ko: 지수는 민지의 손을 잡고 웃으며 말했다. "너의 결정이 훌륭하단 걸 알겠어. 나도 항상 너를 응원할게."En: Jisoo held Minji's hand and smiled, saying, "I know your decision is great. I'll always support you."Ko: 민지는 미소 지었다.En: Minji smiled.Ko: 혼자서는 어려울지 몰라도, 곁에 있는 사람들이 주는 격려와 사랑이 큰 힘이 된다는 것을 깨달았다.En: She realized that although it might be difficult alone, the encouragement and love from those around her were a great source of strength.Ko: 벚꽃이 흐드러지게 핀 불국사에서, 민지는 이제 자신의 길을 걷기로 결심했다.En: At the Bulguksa temple, where the cherry blossoms bloomed in abundance, Minji decided to walk her own path.Ko: 과거를 존중하며, 그녀만의 미래를 향해 힘차게 나아가기로 했다.En: Respecting the past, she resolved to move boldly toward a future of her own making.Ko: 그녀의 발걸음은 확신으로 가득했다.En: Her steps were full of confidence.Ko: 불국사에서의 여행은 민지에게 삶의 아름다운 꽃처럼 피어난 기회를 가져다 주었다.En: The journey at Bulguksa brought Minji opportunities that blossomed like beautiful flowers in life.Ko: 그녀의 마음은 새로운 시즌을 맞이하기에 준비되었다.En: Her heart was ready to welcome a new season. Vocabulary Words:dawn: 새벽gently: 은은하게linger: 남다turmoil: 혼란serene: 고즈넉한desperately: 필사적으로whispered: 속삭이다knowledgeable: 박식한conviction: 확신crossroad: 갈림길resonate: 울림을 주다tradition: 전통pursue: 따르다realization: 깨달음encouragement: 격려abundance: 흐드러지게respect: 존중하다opportunities: 기회bloom: 피어나다confused: 혼란스러운expectations: 기대at ease: 편안해지다branches: 가지beginning: 시작navigate: 눈치채다warm: 따뜻하다fulfill: 이루다source: 근원confidence: 확신season: 시즌

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Spring Awakening: Finding New Confidence in Myeongdong Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 명동의 쇼핑 거리는 언제나 활기찼다.En: The shopping streets of Myeongdong were always bustling.Ko: 매장마다 봄을 준비하는 사람들로 가득했다.En: Every store was filled with people preparing for spring.Ko: 진우는 그 중 한 사람이었다.En: Jinwoo was one of them.Ko: 그는 새로운 봄 의상이 필요했다.En: He needed a new spring outfit.Ko: 최근 이별로 힘들었던 마음을 새 옷으로 달래고 싶었다.En: He wanted to soothe his heart, which had been troubled by a recent breakup, with some new clothes.Ko: 수진과 대현은 그런 진우와 함께 명동에 왔다.En: Sujin and Daehyun came to Myeongdong with Jinwoo.Ko: 수진은 패션 전문가였다.En: Sujin was a fashion expert.Ko: 그녀는 진우의 고민을 알고 도움을 주고 싶었다.En: She knew Jinwoo's concerns and wanted to help him.Ko: 대현은 친구들과 함께 시간을 보내고 싶었다.En: Daehyun, on the other hand, wanted to spend time with his friends.Ko: 그의 스타일은 단순했지만 친구들과의 시간이 소중했다.En: His style was simple, but time with friends was precious to him.Ko: "진우, 이건 어때?" 수진은 꽃무늬 셔츠를 건넸다.En: "Jinwoo, what do you think of this?" Sujin handed him a floral shirt.Ko: "너한테 잘 어울릴 것 같아." 진우는 미소를 지었다.En: "I think it would look great on you." Jinwoo smiled, though his heart was complicated.Ko: 하지만 마음은 복잡했다.En: He wanted to find his own style for a new beginning.Ko: 그는 새로운 시작을 위해 자신만의 스타일을 찾고 싶었다.En: Meanwhile, Daehyun was looking at other clothes.Ko: 한편 대현은 다른 옷을 보고 있었다.En: He told Jinwoo, "Maybe you should just choose what you like?"Ko: 그는 진우에게 말했다.En: His words resonated with Jinwoo.Ko: "그냥 네가 좋아하는 걸 고르는 게 좋지 않을까?" 그 말은 진우의 마음에 울림을 줬다.En: It was simple but sincere advice.Ko: 간단하지만 진실된 충고였다.En: In the end, Jinwoo held the shirt that Sujin recommended in his hands.Ko: 결국 진우는 수진이 추천한 셔츠를 손에 들고 있었다.En: But Daehyun's words came back to him.Ko: 하지만 대현의 말이 떠올랐다.En: After much thought, he decided to find his own style.Ko: 그는 고민 끝에 자신만의 스타일을 찾기로 했다.En: Jinwoo found another piece of clothing that suited him.Ko: 진우는 자신과 어울리는 또 다른 옷을 찾았다.En: "How about this?" Jinwoo asked Sujin.Ko: "이거 어때?" 진우는 수진에게 물었다.En: She smiled brightly.Ko: 그녀는 환하게 웃었다.En: "It's perfect for you!" Her words made Jinwoo feel at ease.Ko: "너한테 딱이야!" 진우는 그녀의 말을 듣고 마음이 편해졌다.En: Daehyun also nodded in agreement.Ko: 대현도 고개를 끄덕였다.En: In the end, Jinwoo blended Sujin's recommendation with his own style harmoniously.Ko: 결국 진우는 수진의 추천과 자신의 스타일을 조화롭게 섞었다.En: The outfit became a bridge connecting his past and his new self.Ko: 그 옷은 과거와 새로운 자신을 연결해 주는 다리가 되었다.En: Preparing for a new start, Jinwoo gained confidence.Ko: 새로운 시작을 준비하는 진우는 자신감을 얻었다.En: Under the bright lights of Myeongdong street, the three friends walked together.Ko: 명동 거리의 밝은 불빛 아래, 세 친구는 함께 걸었다.En: Jinwoo deeply felt the support of his friends.Ko: 진우는 마음 깊이 친구들의 지지를 느꼈다.En: He realized they were his true strength.Ko: 그는 그들이야말로 자신의 진정한 힘이라는 것을 알게 되었다.En: And so, the three friends left Myeongdong.Ko: 그렇게 세 친구는 명동을 빠져나왔다.En: The spring breeze was blowing.Ko: 봄바람이 불어오고 있었다.En: A new beginning awaited. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 활기찼다outfit: 의상soothe: 달래고expert: 전문가concerns: 고민precious: 소중했다floral: 꽃무늬complicated: 복잡했다resonated: 울림을 줬다sincere: 진실된recommendation: 추천harmoniously: 조화롭게bridge: 다리gain: 얻었다confidence: 자신감deeply: 마음 깊이realized: 알게 되었다strength: 힘support: 지지prepared: 준비하는troubled: 힘들었던recent: 최근spring: 봄beginning: 시작find: 찾고suit: 어울리는bright: 밝은lights: 불빛walked: 걸었다awaited: 기다리고 있었다

Episode OverviewIn this Central PA Fishing Report on The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash checks in with George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania for a late-winter conditions update. George covers current water levels and clarity across several iconic Centre County streams — including the Juniata River, Spring Creek, Fishing Creek and Penns Creek — as heavy snowmelt pushes flows up and drops visibility. Despite the off-color, elevated conditions, George is optimistic: a few Blue-Winged Olives have already been spotted, nymphing has been consistent and a full late-winter/early-spring insect emergence looks imminent in the next two to three weeks. Anglers planning trips to Central PA trout water should temp the streams before wading — air temps in the mid-40s can be deceiving when snowmelt is actively cold-charging the system. The conversation also covers TCO's upcoming presence at the Lancaster Fly Fishing Show, a packed class schedule across all shop locations through early spring and a first look at the new Grundéns Rock Armor wading boots, which TCO is among the first retailers to stock before they're even live on the Grundéns website.Key TakeawaysHow to set expectations for Central PA streams in late winter when heavy snowmelt is elevating flows and dropping clarity across multiple watersheds.Why water temperature can be unusually cold even when air temps feel mild, and why checking water temp before wading is essential during active snowmelt events.When to plan your Central PA dry fly trips: George signals the Blue-Winged Olive hatch is weeks away from breaking wide open.How to use the pre-season window productively by attending TCO's late-winter fly fishing classes across their Pennsylvania shop locations.Why the new Grundéns Rock Armor boots are worth watching, with TCO among the earliest retailers to have them in stock.Techniques & Gear CoveredNymphing is the dominant tactic for Central PA trout during the current late-winter/snowmelt window, with George noting it has been consistent despite not yet reaching its seasonal peak. The conversation anticipates a shift toward dry fly fishing as water temperatures rise and the Blue-Winged Olive hatch accelerates over the next few weeks — a classic late-winter to early-spring transition for Pennsylvania limestone streams. On the gear side, the notable mention is the new Grundéns Rock Armor wading boots, which TCO Fly Shop in State College is stocking ahead of the general retail release; no other specific rod, reel or fly patterns were discussed in this report segment.Locations & SpeciesThis episode focuses entirely on Central Pennsylvania limestone and freestone trout streams in late winter. The primary waters discussed are the Juniata River (elevated and off-color from snowmelt), Spring Creek, Fishing Creek and Penns Creek — all experiencing increased flows and reduced clarity as the snowpack drains into the watershed. Target species are wild brown trout and rainbow trout, consistent with the Central PA catch-and-release freestone and limestone spring creek fisheries. Conditions reflect a classic late-February snowmelt transition: still cold, flows running above seasonal averages, but with early insect activity signaling the imminent arrival of prime spring fishing.FAQ / Key Questions...

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Friendships Bloom: Surprising Bonds at Kanazawa's Sakura Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 金沢の町に、ほのかな春の兆しが見え始める頃、桜まつりが賑やかに開かれていました。En: As the faint signs of spring started appearing in the town of Kanazawa, the sakura festival was held lively.Ja: 冷たい冬が去り、桃色の花びらが街を彩ります。En: The cold winter had passed, and pink flower petals colored the town.Ja: 人々は重いコートを脱ぎ、穏やかな春の息吹を胸いっぱいに吸い込んでいました。En: People took off their heavy coats and inhaled the gentle breath of spring deeply into their chests.Ja: はるとは、この賑やかな光景の中にいました。En: Haruto was among this bustling scene.Ja: 最近、仕事のために金沢に引っ越してきた彼は、まだこの都会に馴染めず、少し孤独を感じていました。En: Having recently moved to Kanazawa for work, he had not yet accustomed himself to the city and felt a bit lonely.Ja: でも、今日の祭りの雰囲気は、彼の心を少し軽くしてくれました。En: However, the festival's atmosphere today lightened his heart a bit.Ja: 祭りの屋台をぶらぶらと歩いていると、はるとはある土産物屋の前で立ち止まりました。En: As he wandered through the festival stalls, Haruto stopped in front of a souvenir shop.Ja: そこには、桜をモチーフにした綺麗なハンカチが並んでいました。En: There, neatly arranged, were beautiful handkerchiefs with cherry blossom motifs.Ja: 手を伸ばすと、同時にもう一人が同じ品に手を伸ばしました。En: As he reached out his hand, another person simultaneously reached for the same item.Ja: 「あっ、ごめんなさい！」明るい声が響きました。En: "Oh, I'm sorry!" a cheerful voice rang out.Ja: はるとは驚いて顔を上げました。En: Haruto, surprised, looked up.Ja: そこにいたのは、あいこという女性でした。En: Before him stood a woman named Aiko.Ja: 彼女は地元の人で、桜の季節を心から楽しんでいるようでした。En: She was a local, and seemed to fully enjoy the cherry blossom season.Ja: 「こちらこそごめんなさい」とはるとは照れくさそうに応じました。En: "I'm sorry too," replied Haruto, somewhat sheepishly.Ja: 出会いから、二人は自然に会話を始めました。En: From that encounter, the two naturally began a conversation.Ja: はるとは最初は緊張していましたが、あいこの親しげな笑顔に安心しました。En: Haruto initially felt nervous but was put at ease by Aiko's friendly smile.Ja: 「あなたも桜が好きなんですね」あいこが聞きました。En: "You like cherry blossoms too, don't you?" Aiko asked.Ja: 「ええ、桜はすごく美しいですね。En: "Yes, cherry blossoms are really beautiful.Ja: でも、まだこの街のことをあまり知らなくて…」はるとが言いました。En: But... I don't really know much about this city yet," Haruto said.Ja: 「じゃあ、一緒に祭りを回りませんか？En: "Then, why don't we tour the festival together?Ja: 案内しますよ」あいこが提案しました。En: I can show you around," Aiko suggested.Ja: その言葉に、はるとはうなずきました。En: With those words, Haruto nodded.Ja: 二人は屋台を巡り、美味しい料理を楽しみながら、笑顔で話し続けました。En: The two roamed around the stalls, enjoying delicious foods while continuing to talk with smiles.Ja: あいこは芸術家で、自然からインスピレーションを得て絵を描くことが好きだと話しました。En: Aiko shared that she was an artist and loved to draw, gaining inspiration from nature.Ja: 「桜の下で絵を描くと新しいアイデアが浮かぶんですよ」と彼女は言いました。En: "When I paint under the cherry blossoms, new ideas come to me," she said.Ja: 「それは素敵ですね。En: "That's wonderful.Ja: でも、僕にはそういう才能がない」とはるとは控えめに言いました。En: But, I don't have any talent like that," Haruto said modestly.Ja: 「あきらめないで。En: "Don't give up.Ja: きっと何か才能があるはずですよ」とあいこは励ましました。En: I'm sure you have some talent," Aiko encouraged.Ja: 二人は、温かい春の光の中で、互いの夢や未来について語り合いました。En: The two of them, in the warm spring light, talked about their dreams and the future.Ja: そして、祭りが終わる頃には、連絡先を交換し、また会う約束をしました。En: By the time the festival was ending, they had exchanged contact information and promised to meet again.Ja: はるとはこの出会いのおかげで、心が軽くなるのを感じました。En: Thanks to this encounter, Haruto felt his heart lighten.Ja: 新しい街での生活が少しずつ明るくなり、この出会いが自分にとって新しいインスピレーションになると気づいたのです。En: Life in the new city was slowly becoming brighter, and he realized that this meeting was becoming a new inspiration for him.Ja: そして、あいこは、はるととの会話からも新しいインスピレーションを得ることができました。En: Aiko, too, was able to gain new inspiration from the conversation with Haruto.Ja: 桜だけでなく、人々との出会いが新たな創作の源になることを悟ったのです。En: She recognized that encounters with people, not just the cherry blossoms, could become a new source of creation.Ja: その日の桜の下での出会いは、二人の心を優しく結び、鮮やかに咲いた花々のように、彼らの人生に美しい影響を与えました。En: The encounter beneath the cherry blossoms that day gently connected their hearts, and like the vividly blooming flowers, had a beautiful impact on their lives.Ja: 祭りの終わりが近づいても、二人の友情は始まったばかりでした。En: Even as the festival drew to a close, their friendship was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:faint: ほのかsigns: 兆しbustling: 賑やかaccustomed: 馴染めずlonely: 孤独atmosphere: 雰囲気lightened: 軽くwandered: ぶらぶらsouvenir: 土産物neatly: 綺麗motifs: モチーフsimultaneously: 同時にsurprised: 驚いてsheepishly: 照れくさそうinitially: 最初modestly: 控えめにencouraged: 励ましましたroamed: 巡りdelicious: 美味しいinspiration: インスピレーションtalent: 才能exchanged: 交換recognize: 悟るencounters: 出会いsource: 源gently: 優しくvigorous: 鮮やかimpact: 影響warm: 温かいfuture: 未来

Two-time Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden takes on his next big story by bringing the iconic vampire film, THE LOST BOYS, to the Broadway stage this Spring. He was recently awarded for his work on MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and PARADE, as well as recognized for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING, and many more. In this episode, Michael discusses how he juggles working on multiple directing projects while visualizing each story, the importance of building a team of trusted collaborators, and if he'll ever go back to acting.  Schmigadoon tickets The Lost Boys Tickets Plant wave

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Dreams: A Promise Under Ueno's Cherry Trees Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-05-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の上野公園では、遅れながらも春が近づいています。En: At Ueno Park in Tokyo, spring is approaching, albeit slowly.Ja: 冬の寒さがまだ残る中、桜が少しずつ咲き始めています。En: Even though the chill of winter still lingers, the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom little by little.Ja: 公園では行灯（あんどん）が準備され、ひな祭りの飾りも始まっています。En: Lanterns are being prepared in the park, and decorations for the Hinamatsuri are beginning as well.Ja: 人々は祭りの準備でにぎわい、明るい笑顔が見えます。En: People are bustling with festival preparations, and you can see bright smiles.Ja: アキラとユミ、二人は去年の桜の季節に心からの別れを経験しました。En: Akira and Yumi experienced a heartfelt farewell during the cherry blossom season last year.Ja: 「来年の桜の下で、また会おう」と約束し、それぞれが抱える悩みと夢を胸に一年間を過ごしました。En: They promised, "Let's meet again under the cherry blossoms next year," and spent a year carrying their individual worries and dreams.Ja: アキラは大学生で、両親の期待に応えるために勉学に励んでいますが、心の中では音楽の道へ進みたいと思っていました。En: Akira is a university student, diligently studying to meet his parents' expectations, but in his heart, he wished to pursue a path in music.Ja: 一方、ユミは自分に自信が持てないながらも、描きたいという気持ちを抱えている芸術家としての道を模索していました。En: Yumi, on the other hand, although lacking confidence, was exploring the path of an artist with a desire to paint.Ja: その年の初め、アキラは決意しました。En: At the beginning of the year, Akira made up his mind.Ja: 自分の夢をユミに話し、彼女がどう思っているのか知りたいと。En: He wanted to talk to Yumi about his dreams and know what she thought.Ja: しかし、それを言い出すのは難しい。En: However, it was difficult to bring that up.Ja: そのため、彼はユミのための歌を作ることにしました。En: So, he decided to write a song for Yumi.Ja: ユミもまたアキラの歌を聴いて、そこから勇気を得て大きな絵を描くことを決めました。En: Yumi also decided to draw a large picture, gaining courage from listening to Akira's song.Ja: 桜祭りの日、上野公園は多くの人であふれていました。En: On the day of the cherry blossom festival, Ueno Park was overflowing with people.Ja: アキラは緊張しながらも、ユミとの約束を胸に桜の木々の下に立ちました。En: Akira, though nervous, stood under the cherry trees, holding onto his promise with Yumi.Ja: そして、彼女が姿を現したその瞬間、心の中の不安が晴れていました。En: And the moment she appeared, the anxiety within him cleared.Ja: アキラはギターを取り出し、歌い始めました。En: Akira took out his guitar and began to sing.Ja: 彼の歌声は周囲のにぎやかな喧騒の中でも鮮明に響き渡りました。En: His singing voice resonated clearly amidst the lively clamor.Ja: 「ユミ、この歌は君のためだよ。En: "Yumi, this song is for you.Ja: 僕は音楽の道に進みたいんだ。En: I want to pursue a path in music.Ja: 君と、その夢を一緒に追いかけたい。En: I want to chase that dream with you."Ja: 」その瞬間、ユミははっと息を飲みました。En: At that moment, Yumi gasped.Ja: アキラの想いに応えるために、ユミは自分の絵を広げました。En: To respond to Akira's feelings, Yumi unfolded her painting.Ja: そこには満開の桜と共に、彼との新しい未来が描かれていました。En: It depicted a future with him, alongside fully bloomed cherry blossoms.Ja: 「アキラ、私も君の夢を応援する。En: "Akira, I support your dream.Ja: 私も絵を描く自信が湧いてきたよ。En: I feel confident in my painting now.Ja: 君と一緒に、新しい道を歩みたい。En: I want to walk a new path together with you."Ja: 」二人は桜の下で新しい約束をしました。En: Under the cherry blossoms, the two made a new promise.Ja: それは、互いの夢を追い続けること、そしてその道を二人で共に歩むことでした。En: It was to keep pursuing each other's dreams and to walk that path together.Ja: 桜の花びらが舞い落ちる中、彼らの心は温かく照らされ、ほんのりくすんだ冬の風も、もう気になりませんでした。En: As the cherry petals danced down, their hearts were warmly illuminated, and even the slightly chill winter breeze didn't bother them anymore.Ja: これから二人は、季節が巡るたびに思い出すであろう、この特別な桜の下で新しい人生の一歩を踏み出したのです。En: From that day forward, under this special cherry blossom, they took a new step in life, one they will recall every time the seasons change. Vocabulary Words:approaching: 近づいていますlingers: 残るbloom: 咲き始めていますlanterns: 行灯preparations: 準備bustling: にぎわいfarewell: 別れdiligently: 励んでいますpursue: 進みたいexploring: 模索していましたpath: 道expectations: 期待made up his mind: 決意しましたunfolded: 広げましたdepicted: 描かれていましたresonated: 響き渡りましたclamor: 喧騒overwhelming: あふれていましたchase: 追いかけたいgasped: 息を飲みましたconfidence: 自信breeze: 風blossoms: 桜approached: 近づいていますpromise: 約束dreams: 夢illuminated: 照らされchill: 寒さseason: 季節heartfelt: 心からの

If you're looking for something a little different this weekend, the Clare Poetry Collective is hosting a special Spring Awakening afternoon of poetry and music this Saturday, the 7th of February. It features acclaimed poet Erin Fornoff, whose work has been performed everywhere from Glastonbury to the Dublin Fringe, alongside live music from singer-songwriter Shona Blake, and an open mic welcoming voices of all kinds. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined live in-studio by Deborah Ryan McFarland from the Clare Poetry Collective and poet, Erin Fornoff.

In this week's episode I sat down with Daniel Durant and Britt Stewart. Daniel is a Deaf actor on stage and screen. He is best known for his starring role as Leo Rossi in CODA, a film that garnered three Oscar Awards, including the top prize of Best Picture. He also starred in Deaf West's productions of Spring Awakening and Green Day's American Idiot and made it to the semifinals of Dancing With The Stars alongside his then dance partner, now wife, Britt Stewart. His ongoing work also includes co-leading acting workshops for Deaf students and interpreting in schools, serving as an acting teacher and coach for Deaf film camps as well as national speaking engagements for colleges and universities. Britt is a professional dancer, choreographer, and creative leader whose career blends artistry, impact and authenticity in the entertainment industry. Best known as a Pro dancer on Dancing With The Stars, she made history as the first Black female professional dancer on the show and has since made an impact with her presence.  She uses her platform to inspire balance, self growth and connection. As president of non-profit organization, Share The Movement, she champions access, education and representation in dance.We discuss what Deaf representation looked like for Daniel growing up and why he decided to become an actor, Britt's dance journey that led her to the Dancing With The Star's ballroom, how they are both working to make their respective spaces in the entertainment industry more inclusive, their relationship and how they have made their world and their home  more accessible and much, much more.For this conversation we were joined by ASL interpreter Justin Maurer.This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin. All proceeds from purchasing this episode will be split between ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City Harvest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Food Bank For NYC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Join Always Looking Up on Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jilliancurwin645746.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AlwaysLookingUp⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Daniel: Instagram: @danielndurant TikTok: @danielndurant YouTube: Daniel N. DurantFollow Britt: Instagram: @brittbenae TikTok: @brittbenae Website: https://www.brittbenaestewart.comFollow The DWTS Tour: Instagram: @dwtstourofficial TikTok: @dwtstourofficial Website: https://dwtstour.comFollow Share The Movement: Instagram: @sharethemovementnow Website: https://sharethemovementnow.orgFollow Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jill_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alwayslookingup.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jillian_ilana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jillianilana.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠alwayslookingup227@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read With Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodreads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The StoryGraph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Those Impacted By The Cutting Of SNAP Benefits:Feeding America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.feedingamerica.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠World Central Kitchen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wck.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠No Kid Hungry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nokidhungry.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠List Of NYC Food Pantries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Immigrant Communities (all links came from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chnge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠):The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chirla_org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chirla.org/donatenow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Immigrant Defenders Law Center (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@immdef_lawcenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.immdef.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inland Coalition 4 Imm Justice (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ic4ij⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jornaleros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires:Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf⁠

Kevin McLachlan was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon and began performing at a very young age. After perfecting the fake cry to get his older brother in trouble, and practicing his fight moves against imaginary armies, he soon started pursuing it in a more formal setting and began getting involved in high school musicals. A proud graduate of Whitehorse's MAD (Music, Art, and Drama) program and a former member of the Yukon's longest running Vaudeville Show "Frantic Follies", he left Whitehorse and studied Music Theatre Performance at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario where he received his bachelor's degree in Music Theatre Performance with honours.Since then Kevin has been performing across Canada in various musicals, plays, and touring shows. Kevin spent three seasons at the Charlottetown Festival as part of the Confederation Centre of the Arts Young Company, and two seasons on Vancouver Island performing at the Chemainus Theatre Festival. He also completed a season at the Stratford Festival, and is currently in his 6th season at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-lake Ontario.​Maybe one day he'll even have a permanent address.Yukon born, Calvin Laveck is an enthusiastic vaudeville performer who graduated from the Music Theatre Department at Sheridan College. Stage credits include: Spring Awakening, Chicago, Merrily We Roll Along (Sheridan Theatre); Leading Singer (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines); Dogtown (Nakai); Million Dollar Quartet (Magnus Theatre); Once (Neptune Theatre); Million Dollar Quartet (Thousand Islands Playhouse); Million Dollar Quartet (Sudbury Theatre Centre)

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with David Cote. He's a playwright, librettist, and theater critic based in New York City. When we recorded his interview, his opera, Blind Injustice was performed in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and in Cleveland at Playhouse Square. Last year his opera Lucidity premiered with On Site Opera in New York and then had its Northwest premiere at Seattle Opera. Next year Lucidity has its European premiere in Germany.As a journalist, David's TV and theater writing appears in The A.V. Club, Observer, 4 Columns, American Theatre and elsewhere. He was the longest serving theater editor and chief drama critic of Time Out New York, and is the author of popular companion books about the Broadway hits: Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Wicked; Jersey Boys and Spring Awakening. https://davidcote.com/

Theatre kids, rise up! Today we meet John Yates and the young people decide to put on a play. Edmund is NOT a fan of this idea. Julia finally gets her answers about Henry's feelings.Topics discussed include the pettiness of theatre kids, Edmund and Tom's power struggles, Jane Austen's involvement with theatre, Edmund's overall wussiness, the plot of Lovers' Vows, and Julia's comeback.The young people of Mansfield Park are making theatre, and so is our very own audio producer, Graham! Come see him in a brand-new work called The Marble in My Mouth on January 9th and 10th at 7:00 and 8:30 PM! Performances are at Stella Adler Center for the Arts in New York City. Get your tickets HERE! Patron Study Questions this week come from Judith, Diana L., Kaitlyn, and Avi.Topics discussed include the modern equivalence of Lovers' Vows, theatre kids flirting with each other, the characters' feelings about the play, and Fanny's reaction to the play at the end of the chapters.Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include how theatre is moving the story along and the scandal of Maria's participation in the play.Funniest Quote(s): “As he said this, each looked towards their mother. Lady Bertram, sunk back in one corner of the sofa, the picture of health, wealth, ease, and tranquility, was just falling into a gentle doze, while Fanny was getting through the few difficulties of her work for her.”“If I must give my opinion, I have always thought it the most insipid play in the English language - I do not wish to make objections, I shall be happy to be of any use, but I think we could not choose worse.”Questions moving forward: Who's watching this play? Will Julia participate? Will Fanny try to stop the play? Will Fanny try to stop it?Who wins the chapters? Julia!!!Glossary of Terms and Phrases: baize (n): a coarse, typically green woolen material resembling felt, used especially for covering pool, snooker, and billiard tables.by the ears: to cause to dispute or quarrelGlossary of People, Places, and Things: Austenland, Only Murders in the Building, Spring Awakening, Spring Awakening, Hair, Rent, Prince Faggot, The Vagina Monologues, ZanessaNext Episode: Mansfield Park Chapters 15-16Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon! Check out our merch at https://podandprejudice.dashery.com.Instagram: @podandprejudiceTwitter: @podandprejudiceFacebook: Pod and PrejudiceYoutube: Pod and PrejudiceMerch store: https://podandprejudice.dashery.com/

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with David Cote. He's a playwright, librettist, and theater critic based in New York City. When we recorded his interview, his opera, Blind Injustice was performed in New York at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and in Cleveland at Playhouse Square. Last year his opera Lucidity premiered with On Site Opera in New York and then had its Northwest premiere at Seattle Opera. Next year Lucidity has its European premiere in Germany.As a journalist, David's TV and theater writing appears in The A.V. Club, Observer, 4 Columns, American Theatre and elsewhere. He was the longest serving theater editor and chief drama critic of Time Out New York, and is the author of popular companion books about the Broadway hits: Moulin Rouge! The Musical; Wicked; Jersey Boys and Spring Awakening. https://davidcote.com/

Nashville-based indie singer/songwriter and acclaimed actress Katie Boeck returns to Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. Katie, who previously starred in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Spring Awakening, joins host Jamie to dive into the latest chapter of her creative life. She's back with her deeply personal new single, "Dust" (out since August 15th, 2025), a track that explores themes of spiritual timing, vulnerability, and acceptance. Listen in as Katie Boeck shares the tactics and tools she uses to balance life as a musician, actress, and mother, all while providing an insightful look into the modern creative process The Creative Balance: The honest and raw discussion about the compatibility of motherhood and creativity, and how being a parent changes a musician's parameters and workflow. The Power of Connection: Katie explains why she believes she needs to be emotionally attuned to a song to effectively promote it, and how she avoids losing the "magic" of a song after countless performances. Songwriting from Pain: How Katie turns pain into powerful lyrics—does she write in the moment, or wait for emotional distance? "Dust" Uncovered: The story behind her new single and the moment of writer's block that led directly to its creation. Plus, a special acoustic performance of her new single, "Dust"! Listen in as Katie Boeck shares the tactics and tools she uses to balance life as a musician, actress, and mother, all while providing an insightful look into the modern creative process. __ Uber Eats: Get up to 40% off your Christmas spread. Spend less time cooking and more time celebrating! Order now, on Uber Eats. https://www.ubereats.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the full, hilarious episode here: Mom Wants Quaaludes for Mother's Day My Mom (@karenleepoter)  answers all my questions related to her past and future hopes and dreams (most of which involve the Avett Brothers, TikTok, porn, and quaaludes). We also discuss the Spring Awakening that we're experiencing as people are getting vaxxed and starting to mingle! Yahoo!

Kimiko Glenn brings a mix of honesty, humor, and delightful chaos to this conversation, opening up about the vulnerable journey behind her new single Hang Out Forever and why the music video takes such a hilariously dark turn. She talks about songwriting as her personal diary, how she finally found the courage to share it publicly, and why creative control feels like oxygen after years of being the “vessel” for other people's visions. We dig into the surprising things that make her the most self-conscious, the unexpected fears that shaped her early career, and why being an “impatient cheerleader” might be her truest personality trait. She also speaks candidly about the realities behind the fame surge during Orange Is the New Black, including the overwhelming moments she endured in public and the long path toward reclaiming safety and boundaries. Kimiko shares the story of developing panic disorder during Waitress, how she learned to manage anxiety in different performance environments, and the tools she's built to protect her joy. We also get into identity, community, vulnerability, the pressure to perform online, and what she hopes her upcoming music — including the acoustic version of Hang Out Forever — will reveal about her. Kimiko Glenn is an actor, singer, songwriter, and multi-hyphenate creator whose work spans Broadway, television, film, animation, and music. She originated roles in Waitress and the National Tour of Spring Awakening, earned global recognition as Soso in Orange Is the New Black, and became one of the most distinctive voices in animation with roles in Hazbin Hotel, Kiff, Centaurworld, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, DuckTales, My Little Pony, and more. Her latest artistic chapter focuses on original music, beginning with her single Hang Out Forever and a forthcoming EP that blends emotional storytelling with sharp comedic edge. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Find Kimiko Online Instagram: @kimikoglenn, @kimiko.wav TikTok: @itskimiko Watch Hang Out Forever Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter & Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatre_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alanseales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris visited SNAP! Productions during their rehearsals and spoke to three of the actors from their upcoming musical "Spring Awakening."  We spoke to Jamie Orton who plays Wendla, Jaden Nguyen, Melchior, and Peyton Casey, who plays Moritz. This play was originally written back in 1891 in Germany by Frank Wedekind.  It has been a controversial drama about the consequences of sexual and religious repression on teenagers during that time - yet it is still relevant today.  It has been adapted throughout the years to make it more contemporary, most recently adding rock music to it (Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater and rock music by Duncan Sheik). "Spring Awakening" opens November 7th and runs until the 23rd. Industry Night - Pay What You Can will be November 10th. SNAP! PRODUCTIONS CONACT INFO: Tickets and Website:  https://www.snapproductions.com/  2221 Thurston Cir, Bellevue, NE 68005   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Please share, follow us on social media and subscribe!

Tom founded Theatre Now in 2013 and has been the Producing Artistic Director since its inception, working on the development of new musicals through writers' groups, productions, readings, workshops and other developmental programs. Through Theatre Now, Tom produces the annual SOUND BITES Festival of New 10-minute Musicals now entering its twelfth year with over 40 titles available for licensing through Theatre Now's partnership with Music Theatre International (MTI). With Theatre Now Tom has worked with over 200 theatre writers on the development of new musicals.  Prior to Theatre Now Tom was the Artistic Director of ReVision Theatre, a regional theatre in Asbury Park, NJ where he produced The Who's Tommy, and the NJ premiere of Spring Awakening to critical and audience acclaim at sold-out capacity. He helped develop and produced the musical premieres Kingdom by Aaron Jafferis and Ian Willams, a hip-hop rock musical based on the Latin Kings (Winner Best Musical 2008, New Jersey Star Ledger), The Break-up Notebook, The Lesbian Musical by Lori Scarlett, David Manning and Patricia Cotter staring Beth Malone (Winner Best Musical 2010, New Jersey Star. Ledger) and The Bikinis, a jukebox musical featuring hits from the 60's with an original book by Jim Hindman, Ray Roderick and Joseph Baker, featuring Annie Golden, Cheryl Freeman, Karen Quakenbush and Kathy Morath. Following the Revision Theatre's production, The Bikinis was produced at The Goodspeed Opera House and many of the shows Tom has developed have been produced commercially and presented throughout the U.S. at regional theatres. Also with Revision Theatre he produced and directed Hello, Dolly! Starring Richard Skipper as Carol Channing and The Rocky Horror Show (Winner Year End Best Theatre Awards 2011, New Jersey Star Ledger and Tri-City News).  In 1995 Tom founded The Genesius Theatre Guild a non-profit organization dedicated to new works. Notable writers included Andrew Lippa, Adam Gwon, Joe Iconis along with Kerrigan and Lowdermilk who created work through Genesius' new musicals Upstairs At Red cabaret program. Tom worked with playwright Itamar Moses and produced the premiere production of Jonathan Tolin's The Last Sunday In June which became the highlight of Rattlestick Productions 2003 off Broadway season and went on to its commercial New York run at the Century Center Theatre.  Tom was a member of Circle Repertory Company as a LAB member and directed at other prominent NYC companies that included Naked Angels and Ensemble Studio Theatre in addition to directing many plays and musicals at regional theatres across the U.S. Tom attended New York University as an acting major and studied acting with Stella Adler and directing with Suzanne Shepherd and Larry Arrick. ​He has worked in all areas of professional theatre: regional, summer, dinner theatre, off and on Broadway. Tom has taught acting, musical theatre  classes and workshops at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), Wagner College, New York University, The Creative Acting Company, NYC. A member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and Actors' Equity Association (AEA), his website can be found at www.ThomasMorrissey.com

In this episode of the Broad Street Review podcast, host Darnelle Radford speaks with Kendyll Young and Grant Struble, founders of the Relic Theatre Company, about their journey in establishing a new theater company in Philadelphia. They discuss the challenges and excitement of starting a theater, the importance of branding, the current landscape of theater, and the need for community support. The conversation also touches on their production of 'Spring Awakening' and the significance of creating opportunities for local artists.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Relic Theatre Company02:51 The Journey of Starting a Theater Company05:45 Building a Foundation: Early Steps and Challenges08:22 The Importance of Branding and Identity11:21 Navigating the Current Theater Landscape13:53 Funding and Sustainability in Theater16:41 Casting and Team Dynamics19:40 The Creative Process and Production Insights22:31 Community Engagement and Support25:07 Final Thoughts and Future AspirationsBased on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play, Spring Awakening opened on Broadway to mass acclaim in 2006, and has not lost an ounce of relevancy since. Exploring themes of sexuality, women's reproductive rights, mental health, and the consequences of intellectual repression, the musical celebrates and mourns the invariable struggles young people face. With a blend of gritty, rock-infused melodies and poetic, poignant lyrics, the musical offers a raw and unflinching look at the journey into adulthood.October 9-26, 2025Christ Church Neighborhood House - 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106At the Relic Theatre Company, we believe great theater has the power to change the lives of both the audience who experiences it and the artists who create it. But this power is only manifested when the work is relevant, passionate, and financially accessible. We aim to produce a wide range of plays and musicals that embody these three principles while utilizing the rich artistic landscape of Philadelphia as our greatest resource.Music Director - Jake CollinsChoreographer - Julianna BabbAssociate Producer / Dramaturg - Lizzie Newcomb GumlaCostume Designer - Asaki KurumaAsher Vaglica - Production Stage ManagerLighting Designer - Bless RudisillScenic Designeer - Chris HaigAssistant Stage Manager - Ronnie HernandezProps Designer - Emily SchumanSound Designer - Larry FowlerFight Director - J. Oliver DonahueDirector - Robi HagerFOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION: https://relictheatre.org

We're heading to Manchester to celebrate a remarkable milestone. It's been ten years since the Hope Mill Theatre first opened its doors, transforming a former textile mill into one of the country's most respected independent producing houses.With just over 145 seats, it's an intimate space that's punched well above its weight — staging acclaimed revivals and brand-new work alike, and helping to launch careers both on and off stage. Its productions have included the award-winning Spring Awakening, Rent, Mame, and, later this month, the team are bringing Young Frankenstein to the Hope Mill stage. And looking ahead to 2026, they're taking on their biggest project yet with High School Musical at The Lowry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AJ Rafael is an accomplished Filipino-American singer-songwriter from California. He has amassed over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His debut album Red Roses has reached the iTunes and Billboard charts, and he has collaborated with artists such as Tori Kelly, Jeremy Passion, Kina Grannis, and past podcast guest Roman from Kolohe Kai. This popular YouTuber is known for his pop-rock music and DIY approach to music promotion and was named a Filipino American Game Changer by the City of Los Angeles in 2018 for his contribution to the music industry as a proud Asian American independent artist. As an actor, he has stage credits in productions such as “Burn all Night,”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Greese”, and “Spring Awakening”. You can catch him on the Sweet or Savory podcast with his wife Alyssa and both of them in person at Blue Note Hawai'i in December during their “Our little Christmas Tour”.In this episode we talk about growing up in California, how he got into music, starting to upload videos to YouTube, his YouTube and music career, his love for Hawai'i, his wife Alyssa, their upcoming Blue Note show in Waikiki, and so much more.Find AJ here: https://www.instagram.com/ajrafael/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unveiling the Lost Legacy: A Mendoza Wine Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la finca de flores, un rincón mágico en Mendoza, todo comenzaba a despertarse con la llegada de la primavera.En: On the flower farm, a magical corner in Mendoza, everything began to awaken with the arrival of spring.Es: Los viñedos, bajo la cálida luz del sol, se extendían hacia las majestuosas montañas de los Andes.En: The vineyards, under the warm sunlight, stretched toward the majestic Andes mountains.Es: Por estos caminos, Sofía caminaba día tras día, con la pasión de preservar las técnicas tradicionales de la viticultura.En: Along these paths, Sofía walked day after day, with the passion to preserve traditional winemaking techniques.Es: En su corazón, guardaba un sueño: encontrar la antigua receta de vino que las generaciones pasadas habían perdido en el tiempo.En: In her heart, she held a dream: to find the ancient wine recipe that past generations had lost over time.Es: Héctor, el dueño de la finca, era un hombre reservado.En: Héctor, the owner of the farm, was a reserved man.Es: Siempre había un aire misterioso a su alrededor, sus ojos ocultando secretos de la historia familiar.En: There was always a mysterious air about him, his eyes hiding family history secrets.Es: Aunque deseaba proteger el legado de la finca, no compartía con facilidad los detalles que tanto podían ayudar a Sofía.En: Although he wished to protect the farm's legacy, he did not easily share the details that could greatly help Sofía.Es: Isabella, una crítica de vinos, había llegado a la finca con el propósito de encontrar una historia única.En: Isabella, a wine critic, had arrived at the farm with the purpose of finding a unique story.Es: Los rumores sobre la receta perdida la intrigaban, y vio en ellos una oportunidad de oro para su carrera.En: The rumors about the lost recipe intrigued her, and she saw in them a golden opportunity for her career.Es: Decidida, buscó aliarse con Sofía.En: Determined, she sought to ally with Sofía.Es: Juntas, podrían encontrar las pistas que desvelarían el misterio escondido entre las vides.En: Together, they could find the clues that would reveal the mystery hidden among the vines.Es: Una tarde, mientras el viento susurraba entre las hojas, Sofía y Isabella descubrieron una serie de notas.En: One afternoon, while the wind whispered through the leaves, Sofía and Isabella discovered a series of notes.Es: Eran fragmentos de cartas antiguas.En: They were fragments of old letters.Es: Las letras, aunque desvaídas, aún podían leerse.En: The letters, though faded, could still be read.Es: Aquellas cartas hablaban de un lugar especial, un lugar que solo se abriría al revelar las palabras mágicas.En: Those letters spoke of a special place, a place that would only open by revealing the magic words.Es: Decidieron mostrarle las notas a Héctor.En: They decided to show the notes to Héctor.Es: Aunque al principio se mostró reticente, su corazón cedió al ver la determinación y la sinceridad en los ojos de Sofía e Isabella.En: Although at first he was reluctant, his heart yielded upon seeing the determination and sincerity in Sofía and Isabella's eyes.Es: Con un suspiro, reveló la existencia de un viejo sótano debajo de la bodega.En: With a sigh, he revealed the existence of an old cellar beneath the winery.Es: Guiadas por Héctor, las mujeres bajaron cuidadosamente las escaleras de piedra.En: Guided by Héctor, the women carefully descended the stone stairs.Es: La oscuridad del sótano se iluminó con la luz suave de una lámpara.En: The darkness of the cellar was illuminated by the soft light of a lamp.Es: Allí, tras una puerta secreta, encontraron lo que tanto habían buscado.En: There, behind a secret door, they found what they had sought for so long.Es: La receta apareció, junto a un cofre que contenía cartas y diarios familiares.En: The recipe appeared, along with a chest containing family letters and diaries.Es: En ellos, relatos de amores, luchas y triunfos que definieron a la familia de Héctor por generaciones.En: Within them were tales of love, struggles, and triumphs that had defined Héctor's family for generations.Es: El descubrimiento no solo devolvió la vieja receta, sino que también ayudó a Héctor a comprender la importancia de compartir y honrar su herencia.En: The discovery not only brought back the old recipe but also helped Héctor understand the importance of sharing and honoring his heritage.Es: La emoción llenó los corazones de todos, y una nueva amistad se forjó entre ellos.En: Emotion filled everyone's hearts, and a new friendship was forged among them.Es: Con la primavera completando su renovación, la finca de flores floreció no solo con sus uvas, sino con un renovado espíritu.En: With spring completing its renewal, the flower farm blossomed not only with its grapes but with a renewed spirit.Es: Sofía ganó confianza.En: Sofía gained confidence.Es: Sabía que su amor por el pasado ahora sería el puente hacia el futuro de la finca.En: She knew that her love for the past would now be the bridge to the farm's future.Es: Héctor, Isabella y Sofía compartieron una mirada llena de promesas.En: Héctor, Isabella, and Sofía shared a look full of promises.Es: Juntos, escribieron un nuevo capítulo en la historia de la finca, uno que duraría por siempre.En: Together, they wrote a new chapter in the farm's history, one that would last forever. Vocabulary Words:the vineyard: el viñedomajestic: majestuosothe path: el caminoto awaken: despertarsethe passion: la pasiónthe winemaking: la viticulturathe legacy: el legadothe rumor: el rumorunique: únicodetermined: decididothe clue: la pistato reveal: desvelarthe mystery: el misteriothe wind: el vientoto whisper: susurrarthe note: la notathe fragment: el fragmentothe cellar: el sótanothe lamp: la lámparathe diary: el diariothe struggle: la luchathe triumph: el triunfothe renewal: la renovaciónto blossom: florecerto forge: forjarthe promise: la promesathe defeat: la derrotathe secret: el secretoto descend: descenderthe emotion: la emoción

As the world around us bursts into bloom, have you ever felt an internal surge—a restless energy urging you to move, create, and grow? That's not just Spring fever; it's your Liver Qi awakening!   In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spring is the season of the Liver—the organ that governs the smooth flow of energy, emotions, and our vision. Just like the wind propels a sailboat, our Liver energy needs the right balance to steer us forward. Too much, and we might feel overwhelmed; too little, and we stagnate.   Today on I Love Me The Podcast, we're diving deep into understanding how to care for your Liver this Spring, recognising signs of imbalance, and embracing practices that align you with the season's vibrant energy.   Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:   https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/08/27/ep-67-spring-awakening-boost-energy-balance-your-liver-naturally/   About me…   My name is Tamra Mercieca and I've been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.   While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I'm known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women's Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I'm the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.   Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you'd like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/   Resources…   Ep.64 Why You Need A Goal (Even If It's The Wrong One). https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/08/06/ep-64-why-you-need-a-goal-even-if-its-the-wrong-one/   Ep.65 Visualisation Isn't Magic - It's Mental Rehearsal (And It Works). https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/08/13/ep-65-visualisation-isnt-magic-its-mental-rehearsal-and-it-works/   Ep.20 Journaling. The Cheapest Therapy Around. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/06/19/ep-20-journaling-the-cheapest-therapy-around/   Ep.6 Powerless To Powerful: The Gift Of Anger. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/03/13/ep-6-powerless-to-powerful-the-gift-of-anger/   Remarkable Relationships program https://gettingnaked.com.au/remarkable-relationships/   Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.   Contact…   Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/   Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

Amara Okereke is In The Frame!Amara is playing She in Echo by Susan Eve Haar at the King's Head Theatre. Following runs in Edinburgh and New York, Echo has opened in London directed by Abigail Zealey Bess. The psychological thriller delves into the ethics of reproductive technology, the performance of intimacy and the terrifying beauty of being made.Amara made her West End debut as Cassie in 13 The Musical. She went on to train at Arts Ed and then won Best Actress in a Musical at the 2018 Stage Debut Awards for her adult West End debut as Cosette in Les Misérables.Amara's other theatre credits include Laurie in Oklahoma! (Chichester Festival Theatre), Polly in The Boyfriend (Menier Chocolate Factory) and Wendla in Spring Awakening (Almeida). Amara starred as Eliza Dootlittle in the West End revival of My Fair Lady (London Colesium). She has made West End history twice as the first black actress to play both Cosette and Eliza Doolittle.More recently Amara played Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire (Sheffield Crucible). Her film and television credits include The Morning After (Amazon), Red Rose (BBC/Netflix), The Choral (Sony) and In The Lost Lands (Constantin Films).In this episode Amara speaks about the whirlwind process of Echo and why she's loving "weirding people out"! She also delves into her incredible career, discussing some of the major roles she has played, life as a soprano and making history as the first black Cosette and Eliza Dootlittle.Echo runs at the Kings Head Theatre until Sunday 17th August. Visit www.kingsheadtheatre.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally released November 6, 2019.Connor and Dylan premiere DRAMA. with their special guest Krysta Rodriguez (‘Smash,” The Addams Family, Spring Awakening) as they dive into the “hard knock life'‘ of Broadway, soaring in silks as Ana Vargas, doing chemo and tech at the same time, Connor's crush on Nate Archibald from “Gossip Girl,” and the great equalizer. Oh yeah, and the tea on “Smash” is spilled, honey!Follow Krysta on Twitter & InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Happy to welcome the creatives and cast members of Foxbrier Lane!  Foxbrier Lane is a new musical with music and lyrics by Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz, a book by Brandon and Aitan Shachar and starring Gerard Canonico and Brian Charles Johnson.  Foxbrier Lane is based on a true story set in Baltimore, Maryland that is “fueled by a raw, visceral folk/rock score. Foxbrier Lane is a heart-wrenching exploration of family, loss, grief, and the enduring power of forgiveness.” We talk with Brandon, Aiton, Gerard and Brian about the creation of Foxbrier Lane, when Gerard and Brian got involved, their upcoming EP, Spring Awakening and much more!They're currently working on the EP of the show with a single to be released July 28th featuring Gerard Canonico ! For more info on Foxbrier Lane, visit their insta page: @foxbrierlane!

Melissa, co-founder of the podcast, joins Dena this week. They discuss their love of Ginny and Georgia, hatred of Sirens, mixed feelings about The Valley, and how TikTok is reacting to the shows. Dena's For You page contains a horrifying recap of what's going on on “white TikTok” from @theotherjamila, a funny Karen read take from @kyle_mccutcheon, and the trend of people bullying you to be nice, featuring @remedyandrestore. Melissa FYP includes the trending audio that uses an ad for a vacation, example from @tereza_svehlova. And she's built her FYP brick by brick to keep showing Jonathan Groff content (an interview from @gemspod) and Spring Awakening writer @steven_sater. She also keeps laughing at these man on the street parody videos from @kaspahonpc. Dena highlights the creator @tomtomaldon who shows excitement at chain restaurants in New York City among other things. And on FoodTok, we're watching @acrosskrissystable make a summer pasta salad.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

Welcome! This week's guest is the supremely talented Krysta Rodriguez! Krysta and Caleb talk about the beast that is a weekly Broadway schedule, her time in iconic musicals like Spring Awakening, a TV show they were both in that never made it to air, Francis Ford Coppola, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Krysta and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Krysta! @krysta_rod Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to https://www.Zocdoc.com/SOTRUE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. #sponsoredBook now at Booking.com ! There's no replacement for human connection. Better with people. Better with Alma. Visit https://www.helloalma.com/SOTRUE to get started and schedule a free consultation today. Go to https://www.hims.com/SOTRUE for your personalized ED treatment options. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/SOTRUE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code SOTRUE. Start listening and discover what's beyond the edge of your seat when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://www.Audible.com/SOTRUE.About Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com. » SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1 » FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum » FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/ » FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum So True is a Headgum podcast, created and hosted by Caleb Hearon. The show is produced by Chance Nichols with Associate Producer Allie Kahan and Executive Producer Emma Foley. So True is engineered by Casey Donahue and engineered and edited by Nicole Lyons. Kaiti Moos is our VP of Content at Headgum. Thanks to Luke Rogers for our show art and Virginia Muller our social media manager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode we are joined by 5 time Tony nominated lighting designer Ben Stanton!  Ben was recently nominated for a Tony for his work on the newly minted best musical Maybe Happy Ending! Some of his other Broadway credits include Seminar, Fun Home, A Christmas Carol, Goodnight Oscar, Days of Wine and Roses, Spring Awakening, Junk and Mary Jane. Ben also designs lighting for concerts, dance, installations, and events. And he is an Obie, Lortel, IRNE, and Ovation Award winner!We talk with Ben about his work on Maybe Happy Ending, the importance of mentors, how doing lighting design is being a "responsive artist" and much more!

Dane Laffrey is a Tony-winning scenic and costume designer known for his bold, emotionally resonant work on productions like Parade, Once On This Island, and Spring Awakening. He joins to discuss his two decade career and recent set design for Maybe Happy Ending, a true tour de force and one of the most extraordinary stages on Broadway.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Durand has received a Tony Award nomination for his standout performance in DEAD OUTLAW.  He plays the title role of Elmer McCurdy in this brilliant, dark musical comedy about a mummified corpse. The show is nominated for 7 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. Andrew's Broadway credits include HEAD OVER HEELS, SHUCKED, INK, WAR HORSE and SPRING AWAKENING. He performed in the West End in THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG and Off-Broadway in THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, GIGANTIC, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, THE WILD BRIDE, & THE BURNT PART BOYS.  In this episode, Andrew talks about the meditative process he undertakes to stand perfectly still for 45 minutes during the show, his years working in England in experimental theater and how his instincts have led him to unique shows.  DEAD OUTLAW tickets GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK Live PBS KISS ME KATE The Tony Awards

Episode #348: The Spring Revolution in Myanmar represents a continuation of long-standing struggles for a legitimate political order, according to Charlie Thame, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Thammasat University. Thame describes this uprising as a "redemptive revolution," striving to fulfill the promises of past movements like the 1988 Uprising and the Saffron Revolution. The current revolution aims for popular sovereignty and inclusion, seeking rights for marginalized ethnic groups within a federal democratic state. Thame emphasizes that the grassroots nature of this uprising distinguishes it from past "passive" revolutions that failed to reflect the people's will. The current movement seeks not merely power-sharing but the full dismantling of military dominance. He critiques the international community for legitimizing Myanmar's military despite popular opposition, and he advocates for a redefinition of ‘sovereignty,' one that is rooted in the people's will, much like struggles seen during the era of decolonization. Addressing the issue of revolutionary violence, Thame argues that while non-violence is preferable, it has proven ineffective as a singular strategy against Myanmar's military, which uses brutal force indiscriminately. Thame is critical of the hypocrisy of outside actors who decry revolutionary violence while supporting oppressive regimes, and he calls out the Western community's “both sides” rhetoric that ignores power asymmetries. "The revolution doesn't end with the military being defeated," Thame says, addressing the broader aspirations that he hopes can be achieved. "The revolution would only end with the sort of realization of the aspirations that drove it originally: those aspirations, not just for a new constitution, but for fundamentally more equal society and overcoming those social, ethnic, religious, generational class cleavages. And I just hope, with all my power, that that is something that can be followed through on because once the military starts collapsing, as I believe it will."

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Spring Awakening: Sofie's Quest for Climate Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven het Binnenhof.En: The sun shone brightly over the Binnenhof.Nl: Het voorjaar ontwaakte en overal bloeiden de bloemen.En: Spring awakened, and flowers bloomed everywhere.Nl: Het politieke hart van Nederland bruiste van de activiteit.En: The political heart of Nederland buzzed with activity.Nl: Tussen de drukke politici en nieuwsgierige toeristen liep Sofie.En: Amidst the busy politicians and curious tourists, Sofie walked.Nl: Ze was een gevorderde student in politicologie en nu stagiaire bij de Tweede Kamer.En: She was an advanced student in political science and now an intern at the Tweede Kamer.Nl: Haar grote droom?En: Her big dream?Nl: Het veranderen van klimaatbeleid.En: To change climate policy.Nl: Vandaag voelde ze de frisse lentelucht als een nieuw begin.En: Today, she felt the fresh spring air as a new beginning.Nl: Sofie liep naar haar kantoorruimte en begon haar dag met enthousiasme.En: Sofie walked to her office and started her day with enthusiasm.Nl: Ze werkte nauw samen met Joris, een ervaren Tweede Kamerlid.En: She worked closely with Joris, an experienced member of the Tweede Kamer.Nl: Joris was een man die veel ballen in de lucht moest houden.En: Joris was a man who had to juggle many balls.Nl: Zijn werk was veeleisend en de politieke druk groot.En: His work was demanding, and the political pressure was immense.Nl: Maar Sofie had een plan.En: But Sofie had a plan.Nl: Ze wilde Joris overtuigen om een nieuw ecologisch initiatief te steunen.En: She wanted to convince Joris to support a new ecological initiative.Nl: Het was een ambitieus project, een die de wereld misschien een klein beetje beter zou maken.En: It was an ambitious project, one that might make the world a little bit better.Nl: De spanning was voelbaar toen Sofie tegenover Joris zat.En: The tension was palpable as Sofie sat across from Joris.Nl: Hij luisterde, maar leek niet overtuigd.En: He listened but didn't seem convinced.Nl: "Het klinkt mooi, Sofie," zei Joris met een vermoeide glimlach.En: "It sounds nice, Sofie," said Joris with a tired smile.Nl: "Maar partijpolitiek maakt het ingewikkelder dan het lijkt."En: "But party politics makes it more complicated than it seems."Nl: Anouk, een andere stagiaire in de kamer, zuchtte.En: Anouk, another intern in the room, sighed.Nl: Ze had andere dromen en zag de politiek meer als een opstap naar een carrière in de diplomatie.En: She had different dreams and saw politics more as a stepping stone to a career in diplomacy.Nl: "Kunnen we echt verandering brengen, Sofie?"En: "Can we really make a change, Sofie?"Nl: vroeg Anouk sceptisch.En: Anouk asked skeptically.Nl: "Denk je dat we genoeg invloed hebben?"En: "Do you think we have enough influence?"Nl: Sofie voelde de druk stijgen.En: Sofie felt the pressure rise.Nl: Maar in plaats van op te geven, besloot ze te blijven vechten.En: But instead of giving up, she decided to keep fighting.Nl: Ze verzamelde gegevens, sprak met andere stagiaires en bundelde krachten.En: She gathered data, spoke with other interns, and joined forces.Nl: Haar onderzoek was grondig en haar passie oprecht.En: Her research was thorough, and her passion was genuine.Nl: Ze wist dat ze moest glänzen als de tijd rijp was.En: She knew she had to shine when the time was right.Nl: En toen was het moment daar.En: And then the moment arrived.Nl: Sofie stond in een vergaderzaal.En: Sofie stood in a meeting room.Nl: De lucht was stil, de spanning om de tafel voelbaar.En: The air was still, the tension around the table palpable.Nl: Ze presenteerde haar onderzoeksresultaten.En: She presented her research findings.Nl: Haar woorden waren simpel, maar krachtig.En: Her words were simple but powerful.Nl: Joris keek op, duidelijk verrast door haar beurtelings koele en vurige toespraak.En: Joris looked up, clearly surprised by her alternately cool and fiery speech.Nl: Anouk gaf haar sceptische tegenargumenten, maar deze keer was Sofie voorbereid.En: Anouk provided her skeptical counterarguments, but this time Sofie was prepared.Nl: De stilte die volgde was kort, maar voelde als een eeuwigheid.En: The silence that followed was short but felt like an eternity.Nl: Joris keek diep in gedachten.En: Joris looked deep in thought.Nl: Uiteindelijk sprak hij.En: Eventually, he spoke.Nl: "Goed gepresenteerd, Sofie," zei hij eindelijk.En: "Well presented, Sofie," he finally said.Nl: "Ik zal er serieus over nadenken."En: "I will seriously consider it."Nl: Zijn stem klonk opeens vriendelijker, zoals een mentor die zijn leerling erkent.En: His voice suddenly sounded friendlier, like a mentor recognizing his student.Nl: De vergadering kwam ten einde, en Sofie stapte naar buiten in de frisse lentelucht.En: The meeting ended, and Sofie stepped outside into the fresh spring air.Nl: Ze voelde zich sterker, vol zelfvertrouwen.En: She felt stronger, full of confidence.Nl: Ze wist dat de weg naar verandering lang was, maar ze had geleerd dat formuleren van ideeën en steun zoeken de eerste stappen waren.En: She knew the road to change was long, but she had learned that formulating ideas and seeking support were the first steps.Nl: De wereld bewoog traag, maar ze bewoog wel.En: The world moved slowly, but it did move.Nl: En dat gaf hoop.En: And that gave hope. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbloomed: bloeidenawakened: ontwaaktepolitical: politiekebuzzed: bruisteintern: stagiaireenthusiasm: enthousiasmejuggle: ballen in de lucht houdendemanding: veeleisendtension: spanningpalpable: voelbaarconvinced: overtuigdecological: ecologischinitiative: initiatiefcurious: nieuwsgierigeambitious: ambitieusstepping stone: opstapskeptically: sceptischinfluence: invloedpressure: drukgathered: verzameldethorough: grondigpassion: passiefiery: vurigecounterarguments: tegenargumenteneternity: eeuwigheidmentor: mentorrecognizing: erkenningformulating: formulerenhope: hoop

He's just coming off a Tony win and he just might be in line for another! Jonathan Groff takes center stage on this episode to talk about playing Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME, how SPRING AWAKENING changed his life, why he was so well suited for MINDHUNTER, and what he considers the best movie musicals of all time! UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- ⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠ Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm super happy to have the delightful couple Jackie Berkley and Zach Schmidt of Golden Everything on the show this week!! Both lovely humans and talented artists with separate paths, Zach and Jackie recently formed an amazing alt-country super-duo, and are celebrating their successful debut album together, Sweet Old World, an absolute gorgeous take on folk, country and Americana vibes. I discuss with Zack and Jackie about how their choices have lead to a healthy outlook in what can be a crazy and difficult world we call the music business. With a new album and a new baby at home, this dynamic couple is making it all happen by building a strong and organic team from the ground up. It's admirable and inspiring.Making their combination even more intriguing, Zach is a long-time stalwart on the Nashville music scene. He has two solo albums to his name and his most recent 2021 effort, Raise A Banner, is produced by Sadler Vaden and features The 400 Unit as his stellar backing band. Zach and Jackie's origin story is a meet-cute for the ages, and Zach's story of becoming a songwriter is truly legendary. We all go deep in this fun and engaging conversation, and I can't wait to share this one with all of you!!Show Notes:For more information on Golden Everything and Zack Schmidt as well as tour dates click HERE:Episode Chapters:00:00  – Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg 04:36  – Spring Awakening and New Beginnings07:36  – Performing at Newport Folk Festival 10:38  – Family Life and New Arrivals  13:31  – Musical Backgrounds and Influences  16:48  – The Journey to Nashville  19:36  – Biking Across America and Songwriting  24:40  – The Journey of a Lifetime  26:38  – The Impact of Music on Life  29:36  – Inspiration from Real-Life Stories  32:48  – Finding Community in Nashville  33:38  – The Magic of Santa's Pub  39:35  – Collaborations and Musical Connections  44:40  – Creating Music Under Pressure  49:09  – The Journey to Collaboration  52:29  – Navigating Parenthood and Music  56:11  – Health Challenges and Resilience  59:29  – Plans for the Future  01:04:36 – The DIY Approach to Music  01:06:37 – Songwriting Through Parenthood01:09:50 – Episode Outro with Host Josh RosenbergFor more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bram's Spring Awakening: Love, Aging, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een frisse lentedag, toen de zon voorzichtig door de bladeren van de bomen prikte, rook de straat naar bloemen en vers gemaaid gras.En: On a brisk spring day, when the sun cautiously poked through the leaves of the trees, the street smelled of flowers and freshly cut grass.Nl: In deze rustige buurt stond een oud huis, met rode bakstenen en witte kozijnen.En: In this quiet neighborhood stood an old house, with red bricks and white window frames.Nl: Hier woonde Bram, een gepensioneerde architect.En: Here lived Bram, a retired architect.Nl: Hij hield van wandelen en genoot ervan om in zijn tuin te werken.En: He loved walking and enjoyed working in his garden.Nl: Maar die dag voelde alles anders voor hem.En: But that day, everything felt different for him.Nl: Bram was ouder aan het worden.En: Bram was getting older.Nl: Zijn handen trilden soms, en hij werd sneller moe.En: His hands sometimes trembled, and he became tired more quickly.Nl: Hoewel hij wist dat ouder worden onvermijdelijk was, wilde hij vooral zijn onafhankelijkheid behouden.En: Although he knew that aging was inevitable, he primarily wanted to maintain his independence.Nl: Hij wilde niemand tot last zijn, zeker niet zijn dochter Anouk.En: He didn't want to be a burden on anyone, especially not his daughter Anouk.Nl: Maar Anouk maakte zich zorgen.En: But Anouk was worried.Nl: Ze zag dat hij zwakker werd en dat baarde haar zorgen.En: She saw that he was getting weaker, and that concerned her.Nl: Op een ochtend, terwijl de vogels zongen en de bloemen opengingen, liep Anouk de oprit op naar het huis van haar vader.En: One morning, as the birds sang and the flowers opened up, Anouk walked up the driveway to her father's house.Nl: Ze voelde dat er iets mis was.En: She felt that something was wrong.Nl: Bram had haar eerder een kopje thee beloofd en hij was nooit iemand om afspraken te vergeten.En: Bram had promised her a cup of tea earlier, and he was never one to forget appointments.Nl: Toen ze aankwam, zag ze hem bleek en hijgend in zijn stoel zitten.En: When she arrived, she saw him pale and panting in his chair.Nl: Hij lachte flauwtjes en probeerde haar gerust te stellen.En: He gave a faint smile and tried to reassure her.Nl: Maar Anouk kon de ernst in zijn ogen zien.En: But Anouk could see the seriousness in his eyes.Nl: "Pap, we moeten Lotte bellen," zei Anouk dringend.En: "Pap, we need to call Lotte," said Anouk urgently.Nl: Bram protesteerde.En: Bram protested.Nl: "Ik wil niemand lastigvallen, Anouk.En: "I don't want to bother anyone, Anouk.Nl: Het gaat wel over."En: It will pass."Nl: Maar Anouk was vastberaden.En: But Anouk was determined.Nl: Ze belde Lotte, de dokter in de buurt, die altijd klaar stond om te helpen.En: She called Lotte, the neighborhood doctor, who was always ready to help.Nl: Lotte kende de familie goed en maakte zich net als Anouk zorgen over Bram.En: Lotte knew the family well and, like Anouk, was worried about Bram.Nl: Toen Lotte arriveerde, maakte haar aanwezigheid de situatie serieuzer.En: When Lotte arrived, her presence made the situation more serious.Nl: Ze voelde de spanning tussen vader en dochter.En: She sensed the tension between father and daughter.Nl: Bram gaf toe dat hij zich al dagen niet goed voelde, maar hij wilde niet dat iemand zich zorgen maakte.En: Bram admitted that he hadn't felt well for days, but he didn't want anyone to worry.Nl: De situatie werd plotseling kritiek toen Bram tijdens het gesprek in elkaar zakte.En: The situation suddenly became critical when Bram collapsed during the conversation.Nl: Alles ging snel.En: Everything happened quickly.Nl: Lotte handelde professioneel, maar met een zachtmoedige vastberadenheid.En: Lotte acted professionally but with a gentle determination.Nl: Ze nam direct actie, terwijl Anouk de handen van haar vader vasthield.En: She took immediate action, while Anouk held her father's hands.Nl: Na de eerste behandeling op straat, waarvoor een ambulance arriveerde, voelde Bram zich beter.En: After the initial treatment on the street, for which an ambulance arrived, Bram felt better.Nl: De lentegeuren van de straat boven de sirenes boden enige troost.En: The spring scents of the street above the sirens provided some comfort.Nl: In het ziekenhuis besefte Bram dat het ontvangen van hulp niet betekende dat hij zijn onafhankelijkheid verloor.En: In the hospital, Bram realized that accepting help didn't mean he was losing his independence.Nl: Hij zag de bezorgdheid in de ogen van Anouk en voelde veeleer verbondenheid dan verlies.En: He saw the concern in Anouk's eyes and felt more connected than lost.Nl: "Weten jullie," zei Bram zachtjes, "ik denk dat jullie gelijk hadden."En: "You know," Bram said softly, "I think you were right."Nl: Anouk glimlachte en kneep zijn hand.En: Anouk smiled and squeezed his hand.Nl: "Samen kunnen we alles aan, pap."En: "Together, we can handle anything, Pap."Nl: Lotte zag naar de familie.En: Lotte looked at the family.Nl: Ze had gedaan wat juist was, niet enkel als dokter maar ook als mens.En: She had done what was right, not just as a doctor, but also as a human being.Nl: Ze besefte dat zorg niet alleen om gezondheid draaide, maar ook om liefde en begrip.En: She realized that care wasn't just about health but also about love and understanding.Nl: Daar, in de warme lentezon, wist Bram dat hij niet alleen was.En: There, in the warm spring sun, Bram knew he was not alone.Nl: De wereld bleef in bloei en hij zou voortaan wat meer steun toelaten.En: The world remained in bloom, and from now on, he would allow a bit more support.Nl: Die gedachten brachten rust.En: Those thoughts brought peace.Nl: En zo gingen ze samen verder, in een buurt waar de bloemen nog altijd bloeiden en de liefde sterk was.En: And so they moved forward together, in a neighborhood where the flowers still bloomed and love was strong. 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Jonathan Groff has brought his killer vocals and Disney-hero charm to Broadway hits like "Spring Awakening," "Hamilton" and "Merrily We Roll Along." He's nominated for a Tony award for his latest Broadway show, "Just in Time," a musical about singer Bobby Darin. He talks to Rachel about responding to criticism like a 7-year-old and realizing he didn't believe in God at a Youth for Christ camp. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcardLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Vanessa Magula went from being a Hamilton superfan studying pre-health at UCLA to being cast as the standby for all three Schuyler sisters on the Philip tour. No, for real. Vanessa has always been a self-described theatre kid, evidenced by the fact that Deaf West's Spring Awakening is what inspired her to minor in Disability Studies, but it took her a while to take the leap and be a full time performer. After going to an open call for Hamilton in 2016 and being given a literal golden ticket for a callback, everything changed as Vanessa realized that - whether she booked Hamilton or not - this is what she wanted to do. In between yearly Hamilton auditions, Vanessa thrived in the New York City improv comedy scene and even ended up collecting Yondr pouches during Freestyle Love Supreme's Broadway run. Come join our instant bff vibes as we talk about our love of Hamilton (Vanessa saw it in September of 2015 hello!), Anessa Folds, Utkarsh Ambudkar (UTK), Lin's Warriors, and tons of other stuff. Vanessa on Instagram /// Gillian's Website The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Ali Stroker is a trailblazing actor and advocate who joined the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast as a guest Qook-a-lacka on our episode focused on inclusion. Today, Ali is back — out of character, as her amazing self — to talk with LKBH Host Todd Loyd about her own experiences with disability and inclusion. ❤️ She reflects on what Scarlett and Zach said on the episode: "When I hear Scarlett talking about horseback riding: It felt like she was explaining something that was so normal. And that, to me, is progress."❤️ She shares her own personal motto — Turning Limitations into Opportunities: "It can apply to somebody with a disability or not because as human beings, we have limitations. It's part of existing in the world."  ❤️ She talks about being a mom with a disability — and how being a mom in a wheelchair affects her parenting and her son's independence. ❤️ She talks about the power of "inclusive playgrounds." "I never had one inclusive playground growing up, and to this day, I still go to the playground and I have this like funny feeling in my stomach because it was a place of confusion and shame and frustration for me as a child ... Every kid deserves that freedom and that ability to play in an outdoor space with their friends."❤️ She talks about a moment when she was in 1st grade and her PE teachers included her in a lesson on "how to skip," which changed her life. "Thirty-one years later, I still remember it because it felt like I was included and someone had taken a little bit of time to get creative and make me feel like I was learning a new school too, and that I could be a part of the group in moving...And that meant everything to me, everything!" ❤️ She talked about her children's book "Ali and the Sea Stars," which was based on her own experience as a six year old being introduced to musical theater by her neighbor on the Jersey Shore. "It basically set my entire life journey of  becoming a musical theater and actress and everything that I do now." ❤️ She shares advice for kids with disabilities who want to try something new that hasn't been done before. Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie' in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West's acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening and the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. She was a series regular on the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix's Ozark and in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children's book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She was recently seen opposite Matthew Broderick in Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC and played 'Lady Anne' in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She's performed her one woman show all over the country. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”Learn more on our episode webpage: https://playsparkler.org/inclusion/Watch on our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleKidsBigHearts

Jonathan Groff is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, who is beloved on Broadway and beyond. He is known on stage for his acclaimed performances in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, HAMILTON, and SPRING AWAKENING, as well as for his roles on TV and in film, including Glee, Looking and the Frozen franchise. Jonathan returns to Broadway as "Bobby Darin" in the new musical JUST IN TIME. In this episode, Jonathan shares what it felt like performing to empty houses before SPRING AWAKENING became a massive hit, transforming into a musical icon on-stage as Bobby Darin, and getting comfortable with failure on the path to growth.  Just In TIme Intimacy Idiot Broadway Impact

On this kidventure episode, two kids — Scarlett and Zach — talk about their disabilities and share their experiences with inclusion (on inclusive playgrounds and in other contexts). As Scarlett explains, inclusion "means that everybody can play, no matter your disability or how you walk or how you roll or anything like that."After a chat on Earth, the kids and Todd travel on the colors of the rainbow to the Land of Qook-a-lackas, where they meet a Qook-a-lacka friend, Quinnly, who is trying to figure out how the Qook-a-lackas and their new neighbors, the Link-a-doos, can play TOGETHER. The Qook-a-lacka's favorite sport, Quibble, is played on the ground with a big ball — while the Link-a-doos' favorite sport, Loop-a-launch, is played in the sky with a little bouncy ball. The kids and Todd help Quinnly to brainstorm a whole new game (Quibble Launch!), which has special rules and a two tier playing field that is perfect for the new neighbors to play together!Little Kids, Big Hearts was THRILLED to be joined on this episode by guest star Ali Stroker, who plays the role of Quinnly. Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie' in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West's acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening and the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. She was a series regular on the Netflix series, Echoes, and starred in the Lifetime holiday film, Christmas Ever After. Ali recurred in the final season of Netflix's Ozark and in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. She co-wrote the novel, The Chance to Fly and its sequel, Cut Loose!; and she wrote the children's book, Ali and the Sea Stars. She was recently seen opposite Matthew Broderick in Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC and played 'Lady Anne' in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III. She's performed her one woman show all over the country. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts is captured in her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”Sound design and mixing is by Ryan Marth, and the ukulele music you hear is by actor and composer Bill English.The Little Kids, Big Hearts team wants to say a big, public "THANK YOU" to Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration, the amazing organization that helped us find the brilliant, insightful kids who appear on this episode, Scarlett and Zach. Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration is an international non-profit organization that creates play, dignity and social equity for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds and education programs that unite children of all abilities. Scarlett and Zach played — and met "buddies" — on inclusive playgrounds created by this organization, which has built these sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds in the US, as well as Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Dominican Republic, and beyond. THANK YOU!!! Learn more about Inclusion Matters on its website: https://inclusionmatters.org/Please learn more about the episode online at https://playsparkler.org/inclusion/Also...Little Kids, Big Hearts now has a YouTube channel. Please join our growing community on YouTube! Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/@LittleKidsBigHearts

Step into a forest awakening with the sounds of birdsong, rustling leaves, and a soft breeze, bringing a sense of renewal, balance, and deep relaxation.Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/.Create a mix of your favorite sounds by downloading the Deep Sleep Sounds App at: https://deepsleepsounds.onelink.me/U0RY/app.Having an issue with Deep Sleep Sounds or want to ask us a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.  Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Slumber App: slumber.fm/deepsleepsounds

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with George Costa from TCO Fly Shop for the latest Central PA Fishing Report. Fresh from an exciting trip to Belize, George shares his adventures fishing for permit, tarpon, snook and bonefish. Back home, they discuss current fishing conditions on local waters, including the promising emergence of olives and the anticipated arrival of grannoms.George provides valuable insights into the state of the streams, with levels at seasonal averages and a focus on the upcoming cicada class on March 30th, perfect for anglers looking to refine their tying skills. With a lineup of beginner classes and specialty courses on the horizon, there's plenty of opportunity for anglers to enhance their skills as the season gets underway.Listeners are encouraged to reach out with questions, and George reminds everyone to visit the shop for all their fishing needs.For more information on classes and shop hours, check out TCO's website. Get ready for spring and make sure to hit the water. Tight lines!All Things Social MediaFollow TCO on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Support the Show Shop on AmazonBecome a Patreon PatronSubscribe to the PodcastSubscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.Advertise on the PodcastIs our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us.In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck?Check out our consulting options!

Connor and Dylan are joined by Andy Mientus (The Jonathan Larson Project, Smash). The Double DRAMA club gets a little bigger this week, as Andy Mientus RETURNS to the pod. It's been nearly four years since his last stop at our headquarters, so we've got a lot of catching up to do. #ButFirst, we revel in the joys of Lady Gaga's new studio album Mayhem. These Little Monsters have their paws UP. Andy and the twins reflect on their first podcast episode in 2021, which planted seeds of ideas for what's come to fruition: Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, Andy's debut YA novel Fraternity, and even a stage return with The Jonathan Larson Project. We learn all about this “gallery-show” musical, which features original never-before-heard Jonathan Larson songs in a full-fledged stage production. Hear about Andy's journey with his character in the show, how “Valentine's Day” has switched POVs, and his talented castmates. Fifteen years later, Andy shares untold stories from his time in Spring Awakening's First National Tour. Dramaaaaa. Tales of tick, tick… boom!, his doggie Hudson, and his fitness/mustache journey are all discussed, as well as Smash on Broadway, Grangeville Off-Broadway, and more. Oh also, horny/nostalgic/artsy IG content. You're gonna gag at this warm and wonderful reunion. Don't miss Andy's brilliant performance in The Jonathan Larson Project at The Orpheum Theatre. It feels like “va-va-va-valentine's dayyyyyyy!”Follow Andy on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Today, Nikki & Brie are looking ahead to a season of awakening, transformation, and rebirth. They have big ideas forthe Spring from flowers to the profound impact of Post-it notes. Then Nikki and Brie will motivate you by digging into their life experiences and your DMs to help you get through some tough times with Pep Talks! You'll be fired up to take on anything in your life after you hear them talk aboutStaying Strong: Getting through tough timesPerfect Job: What is the perfect job?Accepting How You Look: Comparison is the thief of joyAdvice for Mid-Twenties: Explore! Travel!Sticking to Resolutions: We're constantly evolvingCollege and Friend Group Drama: Honesty is the best policyTalking on the Phone: We hear you, Gen Z!Working Moms: Take a day off sometimesDecluttering: The Four Toy MethodStaying Consistent: Practice how you playDating: It's okay to like being singleMoving: You can always move backParallel Parking: It's not easy when people are watching So, if you want to live in alignment and take big steps to be the best version of yourself, push play on today's episode and share it with friends and family! Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

Our Love Stories series continues with actors Kevin McHale and Austin McKenzie. You probably know Kevin from his starring role in Glee and Austin is a singer and actor best known for his Broadway performance in Spring Awakening. After 8 years together, this couple has no plans to get married, but say they’ve never been happier. Amy and T.J. talk to the duo about everything from why it took them 6 years to move in together, to why Austin has a separate bedroom, to what makes their relationship keep getting better. This couple blew us away with their openness, their insight and their love for one another. They even said they were more in love after this conversation than before it… and we hope you’re inspired by their story as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Love Stories series continues with actors Kevin McHale and Austin McKenzie. You probably know Kevin from his starring role in Glee and Austin is a singer and actor best known for his Broadway performance in Spring Awakening. After 8 years together, this couple has no plans to get married, but say they’ve never been happier. Amy and T.J. talk to the duo about everything from why it took them 6 years to move in together, to why Austin has a separate bedroom, to what makes their relationship keep getting better. This couple blew us away with their openness, their insight and their love for one another. They even said they were more in love after this conversation than before it… and we hope you’re inspired by their story as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Love Stories series continues with actors Kevin McHale and Austin McKenzie. You probably know Kevin from his starring role in Glee and Austin is a singer and actor best known for his Broadway performance in Spring Awakening. After 8 years together, this couple has no plans to get married, but say they’ve never been happier. Amy and T.J. talk to the duo about everything from why it took them 6 years to move in together, to why Austin has a separate bedroom, to what makes their relationship keep getting better. This couple blew us away with their openness, their insight and their love for one another. They even said they were more in love after this conversation than before it… and we hope you’re inspired by their story as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurse Penny herself is on the pod! Phoebe Strole joins Jenna and Kevin to chat about her time on Glee, including what it was like joining the cast when they were all still grieving the loss of Cory Monteith, her thoughts about working closely with Chord Overstreet, and how she finally got on the show after auditioning for many Gleeking guest-starring roles over the years! Phoebe also chats about her time on Broadway in Spring Awakening, starring alongside Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and Jenna! Plus, the song a casting director told her never to sing again during auditions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.