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Creative Courage: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Vulnerability with Mauricio Pita   Episode #159   Welcome back to The Creative Soulpreneur! In today's episode, Nick is thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest, Mauricio, a talented filmmaker with whom he's shares an intrinsic connection that transcends the typical creative bond. Mauricio and Nick first crossed paths on the film festival circuit, and we've been kindred spirits ever since. In this conversation, Mauricio opens up about his journey from growing up in Venezuela to making waves in the film industry here in the U.S. He shares the challenges he faced as a young, imaginative boy seeking solace in his creativity amidst bullying and isolation and how these experiences helped shape his path as an artist. We dig into the process of pursuing an artistic career, embracing vulnerability, and navigating the ups and downs of being a queer creator. Mauricio's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of staying true to one's vision, and he's here to inspire you to take that leap, follow your creative dreams, and maybe even make your very own film. So, listen in for a truly heartfelt and fascinating conversation with Mauricio. Let's get started!   Key Takeways:   Imagination as Superpower: Mauricio grew up with a rich imagination, often role-playing and diving into creative worlds. This imaginative ability became a cornerstone of his artistic endeavors, showcasing the potential of turning perceived isolation into a creative superpower.   Resilience and Determination: The path to pursuing one's passion is not always smooth. Mauricio's determination to succeed in the arts, despite the challenges he faced as an immigrant and a queer individual, serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and belief in one's vision can overcome obstacles.   Authentic Storytelling: Transitioning from devised theater to film, Mauricio emphasizes the importance of telling personal and authentic stories. His film "Safe Word" explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, resonating with audiences and demonstrating the impact of genuine storytelling.   Find Mauricio on: Instagram  Watch Safe Word on: HereTV Google Safe Word on: Youtube- Stashed Shorts     Story Telling Guide!!!   Mauricio Pita is an award-winning actorand producerbased inWashington, DC. His most recent film,Safe Word(HereTV/Stash Short), became aLGBTQ+film festival favorite for the2023-24 cycle. Other notable film credits includeTu Yo Baño, Sexo, Ahora(Palm SpringsShortFest Audience Favorite), and collaborations with writer/director Christopher Cunetto (Gateway, Crystalline) as well asdirecting and producingInside VoicesandWaiting RoomforArena Stage.As an actor, Mauricio has performed with Studio Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Manhattan Theatre Club, etc.and has alsoappearedin national ad campaigns for DirecTV, Target, Fisher Price and beyond.   Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.  

Jason Fraley gets ready for tonight's Tony Awards by interviewing playwright Kimberly Bellflower about her play “John Proctor is the Villain,” reimagining Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" to earn 7 Tony nominations, including Best Play. They spoke when the show made its pre-Broadway premiere at Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. in 2022. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Step into the ever-evolving world of the Internet—where reality blurs between a show and a podcast! For this special club takeover, we welcomed Iulia Rus, Assistant Director of the DAN School of Drama and Music's Winter 2025 Major Love and Information, along with Charlie Hensel, who plays “Z” in the production. Recorded in the cozy CFRC studio, our conversation delves into the creative process behind this unique show, currently running at the Studio Theatre in the Isabel Bader Centre from March 5–16. Join us as we go behind the scenes, exploring the stories of the dedicated drama students bringing Love and Information to life at Theological Hall! This episode is hosted and produced by Nathan Zhe

Fencing, quilts, Vintage items, magic and so much more. You will have a lot to choose from this week around this active community and we have the details for you. On the live entertainment front, you can enjoy a musical at The Studio Theatre, support local residents in Evolution Dance and take part in an Electric Light Party, too. Plus, you can enjoy some beautiful art work while getting some exercise outside. **UPDATE: The Electric Light Party originally scheduled for Fri., Jan. 24 at Lake Sumter Landing has been rescheduled, due to inclement weather. It will now be held Fri., Feb. 28 at Lake Sumter Landing.** 

In this episode of BioTalk, Bill Tompkins, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), discusses the strategies driving Montgomery County's position as a leading bioscience hub. Bill highlights MCEDC's role in reinforcing the region's standing as the third-largest bioscience cluster in the U.S. and shares insights into the new Institute for Health Computing. He also introduces two new venture funds—the Technology Innovation Fund and the Founders Fund—designed to accelerate innovation and support local entrepreneurs. Bill outlines MCEDC's priorities for the upcoming year, emphasizing economic growth, investment opportunities, and fostering collaborations that make Montgomery County a thriving ecosystem for business and life sciences. Bill Tompkins is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), based in Rockville MD. He leads a team of twenty-five diverse professionals who work to fulfill the mission of making Montgomery County one of the best, most diverse and equitable places to be in business in the country. Bill was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and has been with MCEDC since January of 2019. Bill has a seasoned background in marketing, business operations, strategic planning, and nonprofit management, with most of his career serving as a senior executive in the media and entertainment industries with Fortune 500 companies. Bill also ran a consulting practice which advised companies on strategic business opportunities and brand transformation strategies. From May 2014 until August 2015, Bill was Vice President, Advertising and Marketing at The Philadelphia Tribune. He made a strategic investment in The Tribune to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Black media in the US. In July 2012, he was named President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a Washington based organization, which represents over two hundred Black owned and operated newspapers across the nation. Bill joined the Eastman Kodak Company in 2000 as Chief Marketing Officer for the Entertainment Imaging Business unit and became Vice President and General Manager of the Motion Picture Film Group while also serving as a corporate vice president. Prior to Kodak, Bill spent nineteen years from 1982 until 2000 at The Washington Post Newspaper in a variety of executive positions. His most recent position there was Vice President of Marketing with most of his career spent in the Advertising and Circulation Departments. Bill has been in active leadership positions on several nonprofit Boards including the Mosaic Theater Company of DC where he is Treasurer and the former Chair of the Board, Rockville Economic Development (REDI), Worksource Montgomery and the Advisory Boards of the Universities at Shady Grove and Montgomery Moving Forward. He was previously Chairman, National Kidney Foundation, National Capital Area, member, Board of Directors, California Chamber of Commerce, the Advertising Council, the Studio Theatre, The Washington Convention and Visitors Association, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, the American Black Film Festival Advisory Board, and The Helen Hayes Awards Committee. He is also a member of the Executive Leadership Council, and a graduate of Leadership Washington. Bill is a member of the Economic Club of Washington, the Executive Leadership Council, and a graduate of Leadership Washington. Bill received his MBA from the Harvard Business School where he was a General Motors Fellow and received his BA in Economics, magna cum laude from Tufts University. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com).

Ellie Ball chats to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio about her one woman, one night only show "The Red Room" at The Studio Theatre, West Bridgford.

Karen and Ashley saw Last Stop on Market Street as part of the Kate Goldman Family Series in the new Studio Theatre at the Des Moines Playhouse, showing Nov. 08 - Nov. 24, 2024. Last Stop on Market Street is a collaboration with Pyramid Theatre Company and City Voices.

The Reel Queer Film Festival (formerly Kaleidoscope) is almost here!The 10th annual festival is August 8th - 11th at the Studio Theatre in Downtown Little Rock. Festival Executive Director Zack Baker and Artistic Director Cameron Vaughan join the show to tell us all about the lineup, the panels, the special guests and more.Notable films playing the festival: The People's Joker, with special guest Vera Drew 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture, with special guest Rocky Roggio Big Boys Sebastian National Anthem plus Arkansas short films and much more!Get all the details and tickets at reelqueerfilm.org

Get into the Christmas in July spirit with a special performance in the lobby of The Sharon. The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol has a new production starting this week. It will leave the audience laughing, unexpectedly surprised, and with a newfound appreciation for the joy of living life to the fullest. On the recreation front, try intro to beach tennis, learn about "Mindful Eating in the Nutrition Realm," and give bean bag baseball a toss. 

Hollywood Fringe 2024: The Motherfucker With The Hat @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre - 7.6 out of 10! Above Average! June 13 - 26, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Actor Thomas Walter Booker appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to give us all the details about his exciting new project - a movie called "Absent" about a young boy in DC learning to forgive his father and move on with his life that he wrote, is producing and will appear in. Find out what spurred him to write the film, why it is so important for folks to see, what is the timeline until release and how listeners can help support the project. Also learn how he ended up in the theater industry at a VERY young age and his serendipitous journey toward landing a role in "Fat Ham" at the Studio Theatre.

Camp Villages summer fun begins this week and continues with nine straight weeks of activities for grandparents and their grandchildren to enjoy together. There are two ribbon cutting events going on this week in the southern portion of this community and we have those details for you. Little Shop of Horrors presented at The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol heads into its second week of performances. And on the local sports front, there are two golf tournaments, a soccer match and summer collegiate baseball on the calendar for this week. Listen in to find out more about what's happening in your community!

In recognition of Memorial Day, we have a few area ceremonies to tell you about. For all of you car enthusiasts listening, there are three car shows planned for this week and we have those details for you. Don't forget to sign-up your visiting grandchildren for Camp Villages fun, which will officially begin next week. The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol begins its Summer Vacation Mini Season with "Little Shop of Horrors" this week. And don't miss out on new golf rates coming your way. 

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with composer, lyricist, book writer, and educator Anna K. Jacobs about her musical Teeth (currently at Playwrights Horizons!), cycles of creativity, increasing accessibility through education, prioritizing health for artists, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Anna K. JacobsMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: Teeth at Playwrights Horizons Musical Creators Institute New York Youth Symphony Musical Theater Songwriting Program A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya Shankar Guest Bio: Anna K. Jacobs (she/her) is a Jonathan Larson and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award-winning composer, lyricist, book writer, and educator. Her stage musicals include TEETH (Playwrights Horizons; co-book/ lyrics by Michael R. Jackson), POP! (Yale Rep, Pittsburgh City Theatre, Studio Theatre; book/lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman), ANYTOWN (George Street Playhouse; book by Jim Jack), HARMONY, KANSAS (Diversionary Theatre; book/lyrics by Bill Nelson), ECHO (Musical Theatre Factory), and STELLA AND THE MOON MAN (Sydney Theatre Company/Theatre of Image; with Richard Tulloch & Adrian Kelly). She also contributed music and lyrics to the multi-composer works WITNESSES (California Center for the Arts) and LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT (Goodspeed Musicals), and penned the screenplay for THE REAL GEMMA JORDAN (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), which she is now adapting into a stage musical with composer-lyricist Rob Rokicki. Current projects also include the new musical A HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS (Grove Entertainment), with a book by Anna Ziegler, and a new stage musical adaptation of MOANA for Disney Cruise Line, featuring a score by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa'i. Find Anna Online: Website: www.annakjacobs.com Instagram Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

It's getting juicy!  Gaelyn is flying solo this week and brings her cast-mate Thomas to the pod to talk all things Fat Ham at Studio Theatre.  Tap into our Season Finale where they discuss their production, being a Black actor in the American theatre, and give some advice for emerging creatives. Fat Ham runs until January 14th so get your tickets asap! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nosleeptillhollywood/message

South Africa's Hilarious Hypnotist 'Andre Grove' speaks of his return to Pieter Toerien's Studio Theatre at Montecasino to entertain Joburg audiences this Festive Season, beginning December 21st, and his journey as a Hypnotist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another visit with Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck, who joins Tom Hall each week with her reviews of the Maryland-DC-Virginia regional stage. This week she reviews “Fat Ham,” which is based on the Shakespearian classic "Hamlet." This version of the story, however, unfolds at a barbecue in North Carolina. “Fat Ham,” continues at the Studio Theatre in Washington through January 14, 2024.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

We kick-off this episode with information about a Tribute to Veterans and two car shows. There are a variety of musical offerings this week taking place at The Sharon, Savannah Center and The Studio Theatre at Tierra del Sol. You can hula hoop on a town square, learn more about health and wellness, and don't miss out on an outdoor concert or outdoor movie. Plus, 12 head golf pros are ready to battle for bragging rights and a championship belt at the annual Villages Pro Shootout. Learn about all of these community happenings and more now!

Paul goes Behind the Curtain with the star and director of “American Psycho The Musical,” which has been exciting audiences at the Chopin Studio Theatre and plays until November 26th. Kyle Patrick's portrayal of Patrick Bateman (played by Christian Bale in the movie) has received RAVE reviews from critics. His performance is so iconic that […]

This week, playwright, poet, and author Pearl Cleage discusses her life and career with Remy Bumppo Theatre Artistic Director Marti Lyons. Remy Bumppo staged Cleage's Blues for an Alabama Sky in the fall of 2023. This conversation originally took place September 26, 2023 and was recorded live via Zoom. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOME More about the speakers: Pearl Cleage (she/her/hers) is an Atlanta-based writer whose plays include POINTING AT THE MOON, WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS, FLYIN' WEST, BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY, and BOURBON AT THE BORDER, commissioned and directed by Kenny Leon at the Alliance Theatre. She is also the author of A SONG FOR CORETTA, written in 2007 during Cleage's time as Cosby Professor in Women's Studies at Spelman College. Her play, THE NACIREMA SOCIETY REQUESTS THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE AT A CELEBRATION OF THEIR FIRST ONE HUNDRED YEARS, was commissioned by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and premiered in 2010, in a joint production by the ASF and Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, directed by Susan Booth. Her plays have also been performed at Arena Stage, Hartford Stage, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Huntington Theatre, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Long Wharf Theatre, Just US Theatre, True Colors Theatre, Bushfire Theatre, the Intiman Theatre, St. Louis Black Repertory Company, and Seven Stages. She is also an accomplished performance artist, often working in collaboration with her husband, writer Zaron W. Burnett, Jr. They have performed at the National Black Arts Festival, the National Black Theatre Festival, and colleges and universities across the country. Cleage and Burnett also collaborated with performance artists Idris Ackamoor and Rhodessa Jones on the script for THE LOVE PROJECT, which premiered at the National Black Theatre Festival in 2008, and is currently touring the country. Cleage is also an accomplished novelist. Her novels include “What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day,” a New York Times bestseller and an Oprah Book Club selection, “I Wish I Had a Red Dress,” “Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do,” “Babylon Sisters,” “Baby Brother's Blues,” “Seen It All and Done the Rest,” and “Till You Hear from Me.” She is also the author of “Mad at Miles: A Blackwoman's Guide to Truth,” a groundbreaking work of race and gender, and “We Speak Your Names,” a praise poem commissioned by Oprah Winfrey for her 2005 celebration of legendary African American women and written in collaboration with Zaron Burnett. Cleage has also written for magazines, including “Essence,” “Vibe,” “Rap Pages,” and “Ms.” In addition to her work as the founding editor of “Catalyst” magazine, a literary journal, she was a regular columnist for the Atlanta Tribune for ten years, winning many awards for her thought-provoking columns. She has also written for TheDefendersOnLine.com. Cleage has been awarded grants in support of her work from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Fulton County Arts Council, the Georgia Council on the Arts, the Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs, and the Coca-Cola Foundation. Her work has earned her many awards and honors, including an NAACP Image Award for fiction in 2008. Pearl Cleage is represented by Ron Gwiazda at Abrams Artists Agency in New York City. Her website is www.PearlCleage.net. She also maintains a Facebook fan page. www.pearlcleage.net. Marti Lyons (she/her/hers) most recently directed the world-premiere of Galileo's Daughter by Jessica Dickey at Remy Bumppo, Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberly at Northlight Theatre, Wife of a Salesman by Eleanor Burgess at Milwaukee Rep, Sense and Sensibility adapted by Jessica Swale at American Players Theatre and the world-premiere of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower at Studio Theatre in D.C. Marti's other productions include The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess at Writers Theatre; Cymbeline at American Players Theatre; The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe and both the stage and audio productions of Kings by Sarah Burgess at Studio Theatre; the world-premiere of How to Defend Yourself by liliana padilla, a Victory Gardens and Actors Theatre of Louisville co-production; Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee at Victory Gardens and City Theatre; Witch by Jen Silverman at Geffen Playhouse and Writers Theatre (LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Direction); Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías at Victory Gardens; Botticelli in the Fire by Jordan Tannahill at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company; I, Banquo at Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Title and Deed by Will Eno at Lookingglass Theatre Company; Laura Marks' Bethany and Mine at The Gift Theatre. Marti is also an ensemble member at The Gift Theatre, and a member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. martilyons.com

Peter Filichia, Michael Portantiere, and Matt Tamanini review Uncle Vanya in a loft, The Bridges of Madison County @ Signature Theatre in Washington D.C., Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical at Soho Playhouse, Fun Home at Studio Theatre, and Baby Foot at The Walkerspace. We also remember Ron Cephas Jones and read more The post This Week on Broadway for August 20, 2023: Uncle Vanya appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Join me as I sit down with the Head Coach of ASW South, Joel Redman. Ahead of ASW South's debut show on July 29th from the Studio Theatre, Salisbury ⁠https://aswsouth.sumupstore.com As we preview all of the matches already announced. Plus, Joel will be announcing the final two matches exclusively LIVE on the show. Also, we discuss the ASW South training school and what else Joel has been up to since he was last on the show, nearly two years ago. SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR THE VERY BEST UK INDY WRESTLING INTERVIEWS! https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingwithjohners Also.... Support Johners on Patreon for Exclusive Content...https://www.patreon.com/johnerspod  Exclusive Backstage Interviews  Early Access to NEW Legends Masterclass Interviews  Backstage Interview Bloopers  Shout Outs to New Channel Members And, so much more!

In this episode, Adam and Budi are in conversation with Gin Hammond as she shares stories about the struggles faced by mixed-race individuals as they navigate different spaces, emphasizing the power of our narratives in providing comfort and support. Moreover, Gin offers insightful tips on self-care, highlights the importance of staying grounded, and introduces us to her innovative idea - Meditations for Actors, an app designed to help actors manage the unpredictability of their profession.Gin Hammond is a Harvard University/Moscow Art Theatre MFA graduate and a certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework™. She has performed nationally at theatres such as The Guthrie, Arena Stage, The Longwharf Theatre, The Pasadena Playhouse, the ART, The Berkshire Theatre Festival, and The Studio Theatre in Washington D.C., where she won a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her performance of The Syringa Tree. Internationally, she has performed in Russia, Germany, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, England, and Belgium.  Ms. Hammond also received a Kathleen Cornell award, and WA state grants from Allied Arts, The Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Artist Trust, 4 Culture, as well as from the NEA, and has recently been nominated for a WA State Governor's Arts & Heritage Award. Hammond teaches voice, voice-over, public speaking, and dialect coaching, and can be heard on commercials, audiobooks, radio plays, and a variety of video games including BattleTech, DotA 2, State of Decay 1 & 2, and Halo 3 ODST.  Around Seattle, she has performed at ACT Theater, Seattle Children's Theater, Book-It Repertory Theater, Washington Ensemble Theatre, and various Sandbox Artists Collective productions. Hammond has also been a dialect and vocal coach for 60+ shows for ACT Theater, 5th Ave. Theater, Seattle Rep, Book-It, Taproot, Seattle Children's Theater, Village Theater, and films, and she was the director and dialect coach for the video game, Post-Human W.A.R., and has begun working in the fields of motion capture.   She is also the author of the soon-to-be-released novel, Returning the Bones, and cofounder of the MFA: Meditations for Actors mobile app. Mentioned in this episode:Free Month of Meditations for Actors- MFATHEAPPFREESupport the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Support the Theatre of Others - Check out our Merch!Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Nearly 50 years ago, Chuck Corbisiero and Bill Cushing grew up across the street from each other. Now the two have gotten together to present a show consisting of Bill's poetry and Chuck's musical musings. The two reconnected at the end of 2015 when Bill presented a reading commemorating his publication in an anthology called Stories of Music. Now their mutual love of music has brought them together to offer a unique look at the world through the marriage of music and writing that the two have called “Notes and Letters.” Bill, an MFA graduate from Goddard College in Vermont, has lived in the Los Angeles area for 20 years and teaches English at area community colleges, has been publishing professionally since 1987 and began poetry as a serious avocation two years later. Chuck, a guitarist who plays Jazz, Blues, Brazilian and various other musical genres, earned his B.F.A. in Musical Performance and Arranging at the City University of New York - The City College during Gil Evans' tenure as Artist in Residence from 1982 to 1983, also plays stand-up bass and worked as Eddy Arnold's guitarist until 1992. He moved to the area in 1991when he began his family. Now their mutual love of music has brought them together to offer a unique look at the world through the marriage of music and writing called “Notes and Letters.” Last March, the two performed during the open mic segment of the Second Sunday Poetry Series held at the Studio Theatre in Los Angeles. Based on that, they have secured their first stand-alone show, which will be held at the Bolton Hall Museum on the afternoon of Sunday, July 24 and is being sponsored by the Village Poets of Sunland; Tujunga. Back together again—for the first time, and available “We'd actually like to put on some events before that date,” Bill said, noting that although they are working on several promotional ideas and projects, there is no hard-and-fast schedule they have to meet. “We are playing it by ear—much like we do our own presentation. We aren't locked into any solidly rigid structure, and even the performances are ‘informal' to a great degree, which is by design.” The two have culled together poems that touch on topics as varied as nature, the city, religion, Peru, and Puerto Rico as well as music itself. Two items on their to-do list already completed are the publication of a short chapbook of the material to be used and the opening of a Facebook page dedicated to posting information as well as prior performances. Both items are similarly named “Notes and Letters.” The book is available online through either Amazon or Lulu Publishing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-tomey/message

Chicago-based actor Dee Dee Batteast (above) plays the title role in Lynn Nottage's Clyde's at the Studio Theatre in Washington DC and she discusses the wild tonal swing between this role and her previous role as Scrooge's niece in the Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol. Dee Dee shares how much she loves monsters (both watching them and playing them); how she's doing the devil's work; how she navigates dizzying extremes; the possibilities of redemption; how freedom looks different for different characters; some strange lobby encounters; insightful mob boss comparisons; the power of playing elemental forces and the fun of playing a badass; and the differences – and surprising similarities – between Clyde's and A Christmas Carol. (Length 21:43)

This week, Adam and Mike look back at an AIP counter-culture double of PSYCH-OUT (1968) and the debut of Billy Jack in THE BORN LOSERS (1967) that opened at the Studio Theatre on March 8, 1968.

The Sharon's Booking Manager Sierra Baggins has so much to tell you about for March. She joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the entertainment options available to you at the town squares, The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre del Sol. Plus, learn some inside information from Josh Gallagher, a scenic and props designer, who helps transform The Studio for each performance. 

The Sharon's Booking Manager Sierra Baggins makes her The Villages Entertainment podcast debut! She joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the entertainment options available to you at the town squares, The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre del Sol for February. 

The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the January entertainment options for you at the town squares, The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre del Sol. 

The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about holiday entertainment options for you at The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre for December. Plus, don't miss out on the final town square tree lighting festival.

Eddie Weaver hails from Atlanta, was an acting apprentice for Florida Studio Theatre last year, and is now one of the four stars of FST's cabaret "The 70s: More Than a Decade," showing now through February 12 at the John C. Court Cabaret.Take a listen to Eddie's journey to the Suncoast, his dream to run his own theatre company in his hometown, and the best place in Sarasota to get pies, pasta, and chicken!All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club Podcast.Come along and join the club!• Eddie Weaver Facebook & Instagram• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• Yoders Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram• PDQ Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter and Tik Tok• Clasico Italian Chophouse Website & Facebook & Instagram• Buddy Brew Coffee Website & Facebook & Instagram• Green Zebra Website & Facebook & Instagram• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube Support the show

The Pacific Northwest is so lucky to have Yvonne Johnson at the helm of the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre. Her talent and professional management base extends from artists performing on Broadway, the West End and regionally across the country.  We were very excited to speak to Yvonne about her latest adventure, the new Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center which just broke ground in August. Yvonne and her team were able to raise the money to create this $48 million state-of-the-art performing arts center for use by the entire region. The 59,000 square foot facility will house a 475+ seat Main Stage Theatre, a 200-seat flexible Studio Theatre, an Acting Conservatory for area youth, as well as event/business meeting space.  Yvonne just recently received Washington's 2022 Governor's Arts & Heritage Award for her contribution to the arts, and her amazing ability to sustain the performing arts during the pandemic. Don't miss the upcoming "A Big Band Christmas" December 16-18 at University High School in Spokane. There are only four performances, so get your tickets early. For more information about Yvonne, the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre, event tickets, and the new performing arts center, visit https://www.svsummertheatre.com/

The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about entertainment options for you at The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre this month. Plus, don't miss out on the first two tree lightings this holiday season at the town squares.

The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about entertainment options for you at The Sharon and The Studio Theatre this month. And don't miss out on what spooky event will be at a town square too.

The SCF Theatre Program presents its first play of the year, "Nothing Serious" written by Rich Orloff,  September 23 through October 2 in the Howard Studio Theatre on the SCF Bradenton campus. The play's director, faculty member Amanda Schlachter, and assistant director, SCF Theatre major Tori Flounders, join the club this week to talk about their experiences, the importance of the SCF Theatre Program in the lives of students and community members,  the concept of this show (ten 10-minute comedies rolled into one!), and so much more! Come along and join the club!Rich Orloff's Nothing SeriousDirected by Amanda SchlachterAssistant director Victoria FloundersElements designed by Craig Smith, Timothy Bourn, Kenji Trujillo, and Ethan Fuhrmeister. Cast and crew includes:  William Ashburn, Christopher Byler, Erika Campbell, Sarah, Chowdhury, Samuel Echevarria, Jean Felicita, Thomas Finn, Victoria Flounders, Ethan Fuhrmeister, Starr Mandell, Martin Nichols, Sofia Radbach, and Elizabeth Sorba • SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram & Tickets• The Players Centre for the Performing Arts Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Urbanite Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTubeSupport the show

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Dani Barlow about what it means to be a theater manager. Dani shares helpful tips for creating change, fostering a network of your peers, and having a vision.  They break down the various types of positions on the arts administrative side of things, responsibilities and skillsets that are useful in these roles, and the necessity of these individuals for the creative process.  About Dani:  Dani Barlow (she/her) is a theater manager who currently serves as the Director of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in New York City. Prior to SDCF she serves as Interim Associate Producer at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in DC. She received her Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama in 2020 and during her time there she held the positions of Associate Director of Development and Alumni Affairs for Yale Repertory Theatre and Yale School of Drama, Company Manager of Yale Repertory Theatre, and Yale Management Fellow at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. She has also worked in different administrative capacities prior to graduate school at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and Studio Theatre. SDC IG: @sdcfoundation Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

The month of August is moving right along. Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters who has more details about local happenings. First up, don't miss out on the opportunity to attend a Fire Station Open House to learn more about those who are ready to serve you. The 25th anniversary of the Cruise In is being celebrated on Saturday in true Villages style. Find out what classic films will be played this week as part of Cinema Series at The Sharon and more about the next offering in The Studio Theatre's Summer Song Cycle Series.  

The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to share some exciting news about new options available at The Sharon starting this month, as well as details about what is on the schedule for August at The Studio Theatre and the town squares.

From Pennsylvania to Tucson, the Buddy Holly Story to Dollywood, and many stops in between, Jared Mancuso and Nick Gallardo combined their love of playing rock 'n' roll and formed the band "Not Fade Away." Now, they can travel the country performing your favorite 50's and 60's rock 'n' roll tunes in their reimagined arrangements. Their show "Rock 'n' Roll Reignited" is playing now through August 7 at Florida Studio Theatre's Court Cabaret and you can hear the story of their careers, the influence for this show, and their many other creative projects on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Come along and join the club!• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Not Fade Away Show Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Jared Mancuso Website & Facebook & Instagram• Nick Gallardo Facebook• The Barber Website & Facebook & Instagram• Lido Key Beach Website• Bricks Smoked Meat Website & Yelp & Instagram• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• SCF Music Program Website & Facebook & InstagramSupport the show

Rachel chats with playwright & screenwriter, Anchuli Felicia King, whose play Golden Shield  is currently running at Manhattan Theatre Club through June 12. Her work also includes White Pearl which world premiered at the Royal Court in London and has received productions at the Studio Theatre in DC, as well as Sydney Theatre Company earlier this year. She is also on the writing team of the new HBO Max original series The Baby.In this episode Rachel & Felicia discuss:how Felicia ended up becoming a writer, despite not having set out to be oneFelicia's relationship to writing BIG plays and tackling global issues in multiple languagesher ambitions, which actually fall outside the realm of theaterTickets and info for Golden Shield can be found HERE. Did you know if you are under 35 you can access $30 tickets at MTC? Learn more HERE.The article in Howlround Rachel mentions briefly HERE.Follow us on Instagram @UpstageLeftPodcast----Intro music by David HilowitzSupport the show

Once again May will be filled with a variety of entertainment throughout The Villages. Elizabeth Constant, the senior booking manager for The Sharon, joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the shows coming to The Sharon, The Studio Theatre at Tierra del Sol, and Savannah Center, as well as information about events on the town squares. 

The Big Jubilee Read is a reading for pleasure campaign by the Reading Agency and the BBC highlighting 70 books from across the Commonwealth published during the decades of the Queen's reign. To mark the launch, Front Row comes from the Studio Theatre at the Library of Birmingham with an audience. Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah talks to Samira about his novel Paradise from 1994 which has been chosen as a Big Jubilee Read. Emma d'Costa from the Commonwealth Foundation explains how the books were chosen. Local author Kit de Waal comments and we hear from Birmingham's Poet Laureate, Casey Bailey, whose play GrimeBoy has just opened at the Birmingham Rep. He performs poems celebrating his city. And how are libraries faring ten years on from the first austerity cuts and two years after the pandemic? Briony Birdi of the University of Sheffield explains. The full list of books is available from Monday 18 April at BBC Arts https://www.bbc.co.uk/arts Photo credit: Tricia Yourkevich for the BBC Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Sarah Johnson

On this episode, our correspondent Paul Blinov visits Northern Light Theatre to learn more about its upcoming production of Two-Headed/Half-Hearted. Written by Artistic Director Trevor Schmidt with music by Kaeley Jade Wiebe, this American Gothic song cycle tells the story of conjoined twins, Juno and Venus Hollis. In their conversation they explore the history of exploitation that conjoined twins have faced in pop-culture over the centuries, issues of identity, and how families create mythologies about themselves that might not always be true. Two-Headed/Half-Hearted runs April 22-May 7, 2022 at the Studio Theatre inside Fringe Theatre Adventures. Links: Get tickets for Two-Headed/Half-Hearted. […]

The SCF Theatre Program presents its final play of the season, "Peter/Wendy" written by Jeremy Bloom,  April 15 through April 24 in the Howard Studio Theatre on the SCF Bradenton campus. Join Theatre Assistant Professor Amanda Schlachter as she talks to guest director India Marie Paul and stage manager Madison Swanson about the play, their experiences putting the show together, and the importance of "play" in all of our lives.Performance dates and times are:Friday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)Saturday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)Friday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)Saturday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. (for tickets, click here)• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & Instagram• Amanda Schlachter Website & Facebook• India Marie Paul Website & Facebook & InstagramSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

April is filled with a variety of entertainment throughout The Villages. Elizabeth Constant, the senior booking manager for The Sharon, joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the shows coming to The Sharon, The Studio Theatre at Tierra del Sol, and Savannah Center, as well as information about events on the town squares. 

Kikau and Matty sit down with Cal State Fullerton Assistant Professor Marty Austin Lamar (He/Him). Marty (@MartyAustinLamar) graduated from the Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry and furthered his education at the University of Florida where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in acting with an emphasis in Musical Theatre performance and technique. Marty recently served as Musical Theatre program co-ordinator at Howard University, the only HBU with a Musical Theatre BFA. Marty has been featured on stages throughout the United States and abroad. Some of Marty's Theatrical Credits include: The Amen Corner (Brother Davis), Shakespeare Theatre Company; Little Shop of Horrors (Voice of Audrey II), Constellation Theatre; SPUNK (Folkman 2); ELF (Mr. Greenway), Olney Theatre; On the Brink (Storyteller), The Kennedy Center; Let Freedom Ring Concert (Dr. King), The Kennedy Center; Choir Boy (Headmaster), The Studio Theatre; Five Guys Named Moe (Big Moe); Ragtime (The Attorney, Ensemble), Portland Center Stage; Miss Ever's Boy's (Hodman), Off-Broadway; Big River (Jim), Mill Mountain Theatre; Hairspray (Seaweed), Weathervane Theatre; College: The Musical (Jay) Hippodrome Theatre; Lysistrata (Phaedrias) Athens, Greece; Dreamgirls (James “Thunder” Early) The Essential Theatre; Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope (Preacher, Lead), The Essential Theatre; CROWNS (Male), The Essential Theatre; The Exonerated (David), McGuire Blackbox; La Traviata (Barone), Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Marty is a proud member of the Actor's Equity Association. Marty was recently nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. For more information visit www.mtdpa.org Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast Music provided by JoshuaHeggMusic.com

Ariel Lavi started his way as an actor in The Studio Theatre at Haifa. He played in a variety of genres like Shakespeare, Muller and so on. Afterwards, he studied acting at The Lee Strasberg Film & Theatre Institute for one year. Later on, he studied Screenwriting in a National Film and Television School at a Major University in the UK. He is a union actor and screenwriter in the Equity actors guild the UK, Writers Guild of Great Britain, Australian Writers Guild, Dramatist Guild in America on Broadway. Ariel Lavi decided to change his life and to create his films independently. he has produced films all over the world. His best list is InHouse -an American Short film that was accepted to the international film festival “Habayta” which was in collaboration with The Jerusalem Film festival. In these festivals were Hollywood judges like Ayelet Zorer, Nancy Spielberg and more. In addition, he also produced an Israeli short film called “Race”. This film was nominated for the Improaction film festival in Israel. Together with Shira Hadad and a huge production department in the US. He has also won the 48 hours film festival in NYC for the best film called “Salad For Soulmates”. This film will represent NYC in Filmapalooza international film festival in Washington against the winners from each country in the 48 hours film festival. He produced the Sci-Fi film “Metanoia” in Mexico with a local crew that included 30 people in Mexico directed by Moran Avni. The cast included the famous actress: Jessica Decote, Laura Di Luca, and Carlos Hendrick Huber. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

(S4, EP 10) Filipino-American casting director / actor / theatre veteran Emjoy Gavino joined me as a guest for this week's episode. Emjoy is also the founder of The Chicago Inclusion Project, a start-up organization seeking to facilitate inclusive experiences and hiring practices throughout Chicago theatre. We spoke on racial, gender, and other forms of discrimination in the theatre scene, and how this affects many Asian American actors. We talk about why #representationmatters doesn't go far enough, and how BIPOC communities can continue to dismantle white supremacy and patriarchal toxicity in the theatre spaces. For more on The Chicago Inclusion Project, visit them at www.thechicagoinclusionproject.org. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Emjoy Gavino has been a casting director for American Theatre Company, the Hypocrites, Theatre on the Lake, Victory Gardens Theatre and The Gift Theatre where she is also an associate artistic director. Chicago Acting Credits include Animal Farm, You Got Older, The Drunken City (Steppenwolf Theatre) Do You Feel Anger (A Red Orchid); Kentucky (The Gift); Vietgone (Writers); Bull in a China Shop (AboutFace); You on the Moors Now (The Hypocrites); Realish Housewives (Second City); Failure: A Love Story (Victory Gardens); Electra (Court); Working (Broadway Playhouse); Act(s) of God (Lookingglass); …Neo-Futurist Christmas Carol (The Neo-Futurists). Regional acting Credits: Repertory Actors Theatre, ACT, Village Theatre, Studio Theatre. Television: The Exorcist, Mob Doctor, Chicago Fire/Med. Emjoy is a 3Arts Make a Wave grantee, a 2020 3Arts awardee, and the founder of The Chicago Inclusion Project -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Season 4 is sponsored by Red Scarf Revolution (RSR). RSR aims to bring awareness to the tragedies, atrocities and cultural destruction the Cambodian people endured from 1975 to 1979 under the Khmer Rouge regime and how that period impacts us today. With that awareness, Red Scarf Revolution advocates the silenced art, music, culture, and language, with designs that incite the resiliency of the Cambodian people. Visit them at www.redscarfrevolution.com to check out their merch line and to learn more about their work, or follow their Instagram at red_scarf_revolution or on their Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support