Embracing Arlington Arts Talks
232 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsEach Tuesday afternoon Janet Kopenhaver, Chair of Embracing Arlington Arts will publish a 30-minute podcast featuring an arts organization representative, visual artist, arts expert, reviewer and many others to talk about upcoming productions, openings, the benefits of the arts, economic impact of arts and culture, new studies and much more to help listeners gain more and deeper insight into the world of arts and culture. Guests will also include dignitaries nationwide that value and advocate for the arts.
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Designer CJ Barnwell "Talks" Lighting and VIsual Media
April 23, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MBThis is another episode featuring the "behind-the-scenes" theater professionals who are critical to bringing a production to the stage. This week we get the inside scoop on lighting and visual media design from CJ Barnwell. Find out how he ended up in this field, his process for designing, what exactly a lighting/visual media designer does and some challenges he has faced in the past. Also find out how the profession has evolved and changed over the years, as well as why the relatively new v...
Actor Solomon Parker III "Talks" About Importance of "Hair"
April 16, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 36.3 MBWhat an insightful and interesting interview we had with Actor Solomon Parker III who is appearing in Signature Theatre's upcoming production of "Hair." Why does he think this show is so important and relevant in 2024? Why does he believe the 1960's were so critical? How did he prepare for his role as the "President of the United States of Love" and how it contrasted to his previous role when he appeared in the production in Oregon? Answers to these questions as well as how he got into the t...
Scenic Designer Julie K. Ross "Talks" About the Art of Sets
April 09, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 30.9 MBScenic Designer and Visual Artist Julie K. Ross appeared on the podcast as part of our educational shows about the professionals not on stage that are critical to bringing a show to the stage. Hear what a Scenic Designer does, how she ended up in this career, how the profession has changed (and where projections fit in), and a prop that many times ends up on her sets as an inside joke. Also hear about her work as a visual artist and where in Dollywood one can see her very large and unique mu...
Encore Stage and Studio's Sara Duke "Talks" Exciting Projects
April 02, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBThe Executive Director of Encore Stage and Studio Sara Duke returned to the show to talk about the exciting developments with their "Flip the Script" series. Hear how the students prepare and draft the play, background on the two previous productions (one focused on Arlington's first middle school integration and Green Valley) and the current one that will be all about the diversity of Arlington and its food trucks. Also hear what surprised the students in their research about Green Valley a...
Actor Jessica Phillips "Talks" Playing Penelope in One-Person Show
March 26, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBActor Jessica Phillips took time off the stage to join us on the podcast to talk about her new show "Penelope" being presented at Signature Theatre. How did she prepare for a one-person show and portraying Penelope - Odysseus' wife in the Odyssey? Get all the details about the show and why she thinks all audience members will be able to relate so well to her character. Also learn about how she ended up in the theater industry, what are some of the big differences and adjustments actors need ...
Toni Andrews "Talks" George Mason University Arts and Published Book
March 19, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MBToni Andrews, Senior Program Director at George Mason University updated us on the new construction building at George Mason University and its inclusion of the arts including digital arts and a podcast studio, as well as other arts projects the university is working on. Also get all the details about her historical fiction book "The Road to Second Chance" that she just published, what the impetus was behind her writing of it, how writing helped her mentally and emotionally, and her words of...
Actor Philip Kershaw "Talks" Acting in Asheville
March 12, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBActor Philip Kershaw was a guest on the podcast to talk about his travels to the artsy city of Asheville to perform in NC Stage Company's production of "Witch," Find out how he ended up in the theater industry and what led him to Asheville to appear in this production and direct their next play entitled "Thurgood." Also learn how he prepares for new roles, what is on his "bucket list," and his journey to becoming an equity actor. And what really surprising thing did he do his first week in A...
West Hyler and Shelley Butler "Talk" Broadway and South Carolina New Play Festival
March 05, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 40.2 MBBroadway Directors West Hyler and Shelley Butler appeared on the Embracing Arlington Arts Talks podcast to talk about the new works festival they founded in Greenville, SC - the South Carolina New Play Festival - after leaving New York City's Broadway during the COVID shutdown. Find out how they both ended up in the theater industry, why they both believe presenting new works is so important to both the theater personnel and audiences, their international work in both Bulgaria and Japan, amo...
Actor Sebastian Newman "Talks" Teen Acting Programs
February 27, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 33.2 MBActor Sebastian Newman offered us some insight into being a teen involved in theater, as well as told us how he became interested in theater and why he thinks it is important to have theater in our lives. He also embellishes on why theater training helps teenagers so much in terms of leadership, personality and during times of stress (like the COVID shutdown). Also hear details about two teen programs he is participating in - Synetic Theater's Teen Program which teaches students a very uniqu...
Music Director Chris Zimmerman "Talks" Fairfax Symphony
February 20, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MBMusic Director and Conductor Chris Zimmerman was a guest on the show to talk about the Fairfax Symphony and give us all the details about their upcoming concerts. Also find out how to audition for the Symphony, how he chooses which pieces will be performed each season and the many diversity programs they have initiated. Plus hear about their exciting recent concert featuring the renowned soprano Renee Fleming and some interesting factoids about how China is voraciously embracing Western clas...
Visual Artist Brenda Goerzen "Talks" VERY Unique Style of Painting
February 13, 2024 17:00 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBVisual Artist Brenda Goerzen joined us to talk about the health benefits of painting for her during the COVID shutdown which impacted her mentally. Also learn about the unique materials she uses for her pieces, her #1 inspiration for creating art, and how she describes her particular type of art work. And then hear what very interesting fact she dropped on us halfway through the interview about how she exactly paints and how this technique would be such an entertaining show and explains why ...
Architect Paola Amodeo "Talks" New Jewelry Design
February 06, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MBThe award-winning architect Paola Amodeo returned to the show to talk about her latest and very exciting side business - jewelry design. Find out how she got into this line of work from an incident that happened 40 years ago, how her jewelry is so unique, how "adjacencies" and shapes appear to her when designing jewelry and her other services of repair and repurposing pieces and heirloom gems for customers. Also learn why she thinks architecture design so closely mirrors jewelry-making with ...
Jake Loewenthal "Talks" World Premiere of "Private Jones" at Signature
January 30, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBActor Jake Loewenthal took time out of his crazy schedule to chat with us about the upcoming world premiere of "Private Jones" at Signature Theatre about a a WWI deaf soldier and the unique device of "sound" in the production. Also hear about how he prepares for new roles, his bucket list of productions, his particular technique when sending in taped auditions, and what exactly he does when he is not on stage (hint: it is not reading a book!). And he does have one COVID silver lining that po...
Stacey Schwartz "Talks" Free Little Art Gallery
January 23, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB"Community Builder for the Arts" Stacey Schwartz shared with our listeners a wonderful new initiative being offered in communities throughout the US - Free Little Art Galleries. Find out what it is all about, how they help the community residents interact with the arts, how they uplift residents and how they help artists market their work. Also find out the process and how folks can take or give art. She also updated us on how the Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University is c...
Avant Bard's Sara Barker "Talks" 2024 Season
January 16, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBOne of the Artistic Producing Partners of Avant Bard Theatre returned to the show to give us all the details about their exciting 2024 season. Starting off the year they will be holding their annual "Scripts in Play Festival" that features staged readings of 3 original plays, along iwth talk backs and the ability of audience members to influence the final play. Subjects this year include a serial murderer, a queer Puerto Rican and a fictional Shakespeare. Also hear about their 2 main stage p...
Director Mario Font and Actor Gary Bernard DiNardo "Talk" Dominion's "Torch Song"
January 09, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBDominion Stage's Director Mario Font and Actor Gary Bernard DiNardo came on the podcast to give us all the details about the organization's upcoming prodution of "Torch Song." Also find out how Gary prepared for his role as "Arnold" and how the character's personality resonated with him, some things you will see in the show from the director's standpoint and how the show captures family conflict. Also find out which roles and plays are on each guest's bucket list and what is coming next in t...
Visual Artist Judy Southerland "Talks" New Exhibition
December 19, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MBThe Visual Artist Judy Southerland joined us to talk about her new exhibition at the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art opening January 6th with an opening reception, an artist talk on February 4 and a closing reception on February 24. Hear about how she became a visual artist despite no art classes being offered when she was ins school, how Carl Sagan influenced her interest in art, and how her work in this latest exhibition features a unique glazing technique and hidden text within each work. Al...
A'nnah Howard "Talks" 2024 Fred Schnider Gallery Exhibitions
December 12, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MBThe newly hired Gallery Assistant at the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art A'nnah Howard came on the show to give us all the details about the gallery's exciting 2024 Exhibitions schedule - from gothic surrealism to psychology to human grief and anxiety. Also find out her aspirations for a career in the art world, the type of art she creates and why she loves the Fred Schnider Gallery whose mission is to showcase local artists.
Jorge Acevedo "Talks" Casting Process at Signature Theatre
December 05, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBContinuing our goal of interviewing "behind the scenes" theatrical professionals, we welcomed back to the show Jorge Acevedo who is the Casting Director at Signature Theatre. Find out exactly what a casting director does and how they go about finding the right actors for each role. Also learn the audition process followed at Signature, how Jorge strives to bring diversity and "outside the box" thinking to casting actors, how far in advance actors in DC are called up for auditions and how doe...
Actor Maria Rizzo "Talks" Vampy Roles and "Ragtime"
November 28, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBThe very talented actor Maria Rizzo appeared as a guest on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about her career, how she got into the theater industry, some of her previous "vampy" roles and her character in the current production of "Ragtime" being presented by Signature Theatre. Also learn what roles are on her bucket list, how she felt going onstage for the first time after the shutdown and her unique next "role." And for those romantics out there, listen in to the story ...
Ballet Nova's Matthew Powell "Talks" 20th Anniversary of The Nutcracker
November 14, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Artistic Director of Ballet Nova Dance Company Matthew Powell returned to the show to give us all the details about how they are celebrating their 20th anniversary of presenting "The Nutcracker" including a return to tradition and incorporating what it has meant to the company's families. Also find out about their spring ballet production (and how it will be announced) and an exciting "Roaring 20's" themed gala complete with a "speakeasy" in their black box theater. And learn one interes...
Rachel Hynes, Playwright/Actor "Talks" Transition
October 23, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBActor and Playwright Rachel Hynes joined us back on the show to talk about her adventure and experiences transitioning from the DC theater scene to a small town in the Carolinas. From vast changes in commute times, community engagement with theaters and a sense of welcome about the arts in a smaller town vis-a-vis a big city were some of her observances. She also recounted for our listeners how as a playwright she devised a show about her many "scars" and a traumatic experience she had and h...
Visual Artist Delna Dastur "Talks" New Exhibition
October 17, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBVisual Artist Delna Dastur appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about her upcoming exhibition at the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art. Also find out her favorite medium to work with, her genre of artwork, and some unique materials she uses including some from her native India. Also learn about her creative process and how she started teaching at the Art League (Torpedo Factory) and the Smithsonian and how climate change impact every piece of art she creates.
Encore Stage and Studio's Sara Duke "Talks" New Season
October 10, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBOur 300th episode!!!! The Executive Director of Encore Stage and Studio Sara Duke returned to the show to give us all the details about their exciting upcoming season whose theme is "belonging" based on what her students were telling her about coming back to the theater. The season includes a new "Flip the Script" project - a big hit in the past. Also learn about what she and Encore staff learned during COVID and how the theater industry changed. And why does she prefer youth theater over yo...
Director Stevie Zimmerman "Talks" About Her Craft
October 03, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 35 MBDirector Stevie Zimmerman appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about her craft as a director, how she ended up in the theater industry, and her thoughts on what needs to be considered when theaters choose their seasons. Also hear about her creative process for both a play that has been presented before and for premieres, as well as her collaborative approach to directing. Very insightful chat!
Groovy Nate "Talks" Entertaining Children
September 19, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBChild Entertainer "Groovy Nate" is a gift to children! Listen to his journey to becoming "Groovy Nate" to why he focused his music on entertaining and educating children to the types of events he presents to one of his tricks to keeping even the youngest children engaged and alert. Also find out about his Grammy nomination (and how it almost didn't happen) to how he believes music positively impacts not only the children who sees his performances but also him as an educator. And what's next ...
Victor Salinas, Playwright and Actor, "Talks" Original Play
September 12, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBPlaywright and Actor Victor Salinas joined us on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about his new original play about 2 immigrant sisters - one documented and the other not - and their different perceptions of the United States that is being presented by the Mexican Cultural Institute. Also learn about his role in the upcoming Gala Hispanic Theatre's production of "Bathing in Moonlight," as well as how he got his start in the theater industry at the age of 6 in Mexico City....
Kurt Boehm "Talks" Vision for Adventure Theatre
September 05, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBThe newly named Artistic Director of Adventure Theatre Kurt Boehm returned to the show to give us all the details about their busy and fun upcoming season which offers many shows for young audiences. Also hear about the theater's mission, the associated Musical Theater Center (Academy), his goals for the organization, and where he wants to see the theater in 3-5 years and how he ended up in the theater industry.
Visual Artists Stephanie Lane and Joe Cortina "Talk" Artwork
August 29, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBVisual Artists Stephanie Lane and Joe Cortina joined us on the podcast to talk about their upcoming duo exhibition at the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art which will include unique paintings and even some immersive projections (think floating figures and ghostlike apparitions). Also find out the preferred genres and paint mediums they both prefer, Stephanie's unique painting process, Joe's company "Cortina Productions" which creates immersive experiences in museums and how COVID impacted their w...
National Chamber Ensemble Artistic Director "Talks" Diversity for Next Season
August 22, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBThe Artistic Director of the National Chamber Ensemble Leo Sushansky gave us all the details about the upcoming season which focuses on diversity and presenting the works of lesser-known composers of color. Find out who and what will be featured for all five concerts, information about their annual Young Artists Competition, and some of other concerts he has planned for the coming months.
Actor Lolita Marie "Talks" About "Sweat"
August 15, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MBActor Lolita Marie appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to chat with us about how she got into the theater business, a very unique 2nd role she had when starting out and her tricks in preparing for a new role. Also get all the details about the upcoming production of "Sweat," her character some of her fellow actors and one special actor in particular. And what's her next gig?
Visual Artist Pakan Penn "Talks" Unique Art Style
August 08, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBVisual Artist Pakan Penn enlightened us with a discussion about his unique painting style - using a palette knife instead of a brush - which results in a textured "3D" effect because of the many paint layers. Also hear about his upbringing in Cambodia and how these memories influence his work, the great honor he had of having a painting hung in the White House during the 8 years of the Obama Administration and his response to the age-old question "how do you know when a painting is done."
Director Matthew Randall and Playwright Craig Houk "Talk" Farce
August 01, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBDirector Matthew Randall and Playwright Craig Houk came on the podcast to give us all the details about the upcoming Dominion Stage production of the world premiere of "Brute Farce" - a British farce and play within a play that includes a kidnapping, a potential murder, an unlikable theater critic, along with many twists and turns along the way. Also find out why Dominion chose to present this play, its route through the organization's original play-writing contest and how playwrights can su...
Mosaic Theater Artistic Director Reg Douglas "Talks" Next Season
July 25, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Artistic Director of Mosaic Theater Company Reg Douglas returned to the podcast to give us all the details about their exciting upcoming season. From four main stage productions, three world premieres (two which received support from the theater's new play development incubator program) and Lincoln, Nancy Reagan, Pocahontas, a hip-hop musical and a time-shifting play, there is something for everyone. Also learn about their innovative "H Street Oral History Project Festival" and a unique ...
Academy Award Nominated Playwright Jose Rivera "Talks" AI
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Academy-award nominated Playwright Jose Rivera appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about the premiere of his new play "Your Name Means Dream" at the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF). Hear details about the show (that focuses on growing older and AI), the phenomenal two actors appearing in the production, and what he really thinks of AI. Also Jose regales us with interesting stories about his Oscar nomination and attending the awards ceremony, inc...
Director Kurt Boehm "Talks" Seussical
July 11, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Director of the Keegan Theatre's production of "Seussical" Kurt Boehm joined us to chat about the show. Find out how he became involved with Keegan, what the show is about, some teasers about what folks will see on stage, some of the Seuss characters we will see, and who is in the cast. Also hear his thoughts about tickets sales and subscription trends and the many shows he and his wife Maria Rizzo have been in together.
Playwright Lynn Rosen "Talks" Space Race and New Play
July 05, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MBNew York Playwright Lynn Rosen joined us on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about her new play "The Overview Effect" premiering at the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) that focuses on the space race. Find out how she came up with the idea for the story, hear teasers about some twists in the show and what she would like patrons to feel and say after seeing the show. Also learn about her process for writing plays and what is next on her writing agenda.
CATF Artistic Director Peggy McKowen "Talks" Theater Festival
June 27, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) Artistic Director Peggy McKowen appeared on the Embracing Arlington Arts Talks podcast to talk about the five shows being presented this summer. From a race to space to Artificial Intelligence to a self journey to find the meaning of life to a murderer meeting the sister of his victim to a gun, this year will please everyone's taste. Also learn about other events happening in addition to the theatrical productions to the many wonderful restau...
Media Projections Manager Zavier Taylor "Talks" About Behind the Scenes
June 20, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBMedia Projections Manager Zavier Taylor joined our roster of guests talking about unique behind the scenes job and careers in the theater industry. Find out what a media projections designer does for productions, how he approaches each job from premieres to plays that have been seen numerous times, how the projections industry has evolved over the last 10 years and the huge impact COVID had on this component of theatrical productions. Also get information on the design services his company Z...
VERONNEAU "Talk" Busy Concert Schedule
June 13, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBVERONNEAU principals Lynn Veronneau and Ken Avis came back on the show to catch us up on the many, many gigs they have coming up. From being one of the first Artist in Residence at Blues Alley to the free outdoor Lubber Run concert on June 17th to the release of their new CD "Live from Blues Alley" to a June 30 tribute to Burt Bacharach, they are gong non-stop. Also hear about their concert "Blue Tapestry" performing songs from Joni Mitchell's "Blue" and Carole King's "Tapestry" albums and w...
Michelle Kozlak "Talks" Theater for Very Young Audiences
June 06, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBMichelle Kozlak, the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Arts on the Horizon talked about the unique production of theater for very young audiences. Learn the impetus behind her founding of the theater, how do the actors keep 0-6 year-old children enthralled, and the upcoming show "Arco Iris" written by Elena Velasco. Also get the details about their Emerging Artist Program for theater personnel to get experience in theater for young audiences, as well as their summer camps and a sne...
Actor Justin Weaks "Talks" Career and Upcoming Production
May 30, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MBRight on the heels of receiving his "Outstanding Lead Performer" Helen Hayes Award for "There's Always the Hudson" performed at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, the extraordinary actor Justin Weaks appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast. We talked about how he ended up in the theater industry, what types of roles he gravitates towards, and what is on his bucket list. Also get all the details about his upcoming role(s) in Mosaic Theater's production of "One in Two" and how the audien...
Fight Director Casey Kaleba "Talks" Choreography
May 23, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBFight Director Casey Kaleba came on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about his unique craft within the theater industry. From his very interesting story about he ended up as a fight director to what show he has worked on over 50 times to his process of developing the fight choreogrpaphy for a show, listeners will develop a new understanding of this important behind-the-scenes role. Also learn about some of his more interesting projects as well as his most challenging firs...
Music Director Manny Arciniega "Talks" Percussions
May 16, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 45.9 MBMusic Director and Percussionist Manny Arciniega appeared as a guest on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about his work as a percussionist in the DMV theater and music world. Learn about his circuitous route to the percussion genre, how his mother seriously impacted his life, some of his more memorable music experiences in the theater and learn about several very unique "instruments" he uses. Also hear how his Helen Hayes nomination for Music Director impacted him, as wel...
Director Elena Velasco "Talks" About "In the Heights"
May 09, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 37 MBElena Velasco is directing the upcoming production of "In the Heights" being presented by NextStop Theatre. Find out her views on how the show embraces cultural pride and what home means. Also get a teaser about how the audience will be on the "street," and how she directs a show that has been presented a lot. Wearing her choreographer hat, Elena tells us about how movement and choreography have changed due to the pandemic and the role of yoga in her practice. Finally, we learn what's next f...
Alex Levy from 1st Stage "Talks" New Productions and Solo Shows
May 02, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBThe Artistic Director of 1st Stage Alex Levy returned to the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to give us all the details about the upcoming regional premiere production of "Mojada" - a modern day adaptation of Medea centered on an immigrant family trying to assimilate. Also hear about the final show of the season - "The Last Match" - which gets into the heads of two tennis players, as well as the exciting Logan Festival of solo shows being presented in July. And why does Alex love sp...
Shanara Gabrielle and Christopher Michael Richardson "Talk" Awards Show
April 25, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBShanara Gabrielle, new member of the Theatre Washington Board, and Christopher Michael Richardson, Actor and Theatre Washington Creative Team member talked to us about the upcoming Helen Hayes Awards ceremony being held on May 22, 2023 after a three-year hiatus of an in-person gathering. Hear about the new evening format for the show that really honors the nominees and allow the theater community members to get together and spend more quality time with each other. Also learn about the hosts ...
Dominion Stage Principals "Talk" About "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"
April 18, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 35.8 MBDominion Stage's Director Dani Guy and Actor Cam Shegogue appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to give us the details about the upcoming production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Hear how Cam got started in the theater industry at a very early age to why this show is so important to him. Dani teases us with some hints about the set and what shows are on her bucket list to direct. Also get the scoop on Dominion's upcoming season.
Ballet Nova Artistic Diretor Matthew Powell "Talks" About "Coppelia"
April 11, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBThe Artistic Director of Ballet Nova Matthew Powell returned to the show to talk about their upcoming production of the hilarious farce and first comedic ballet ever created "Coppelia" whose main character just happens to be a mechanical doll. Being performed at the beautiful Capital One theater this will be a treat for all ages. In conjunction with the main stage production, condensed "petite performances" will be offered for younger audiences who will participate by helping bring Coppelia ...
John Good "Talks" Pro Bono Legal Services for Creatives
April 04, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBThe Executive Director of Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) John Good appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about the wonderful pro bono services they provide for professionals and organizations in the "creatives" industry. From Education/Workshops on such topics as Intellectual Property, Business Licenses and Contract Provisions to Walk-In Clinics to Referral Services to specific lawyers who can help with the case to advocacy, WALA is providing a multitu...