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Bailey Gafeney "Talks" Sound Design

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - May 14, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Continuing our "behind the curtain" chats with those theatrical professionals who make theater happen backstage, we welcome to the show Sound Designer Bailey Gafeney. Find out what exactly a sounder designer is responsible for, the tricks and insight into "underscoring" a production, what is her...

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385. Gerald Brooks: Chairman of the Board for The African Heritage Association

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - May 10, 2024 07:36 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Gerald Brooks, Chairman of the Board for The African Heritage Association, stopped by to speak with Nancy to talk about the St. Louis African Arts Festival. The first St. Louis African Arts Festival was held in 1991 as an outgrowth of the 34th Annual African Studies Conference hosted by Washin...

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Actor John Hall "Talks" About New Role(s) at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - May 07, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Actor and Chair of the Black Mountain Center for the Arts John Hall joined us on the show to talk about his unique journey into the theater world, the mission, background and upcoming events at the Center, and details about his role(s) in the regional premiere of "Popcorn Falls" (2 actors playin...

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384. Dana Turkovic: Curator at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - May 01, 2024 20:48 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Dana Turkovic, Curator at Laumeier Sculpture Park, stopped by to talk about the happenings at the park, including Hugh Hayden: American Vernacular through May 12th. ----- American Vernacular, Hugh Hayden’s first Midwest solo presentation explores a decade of his work in a variety of mediums in...

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Technical Theater Professional Sylvia J. Pierce "Talks" Props and More

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - April 30, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Technical Theater professional Sylvia J. Pierce appeared as a guest on the podcast as part of our series on the "behind the curtain" magic that happens to make a theatrical production happen. She enlightens about what exactly a technical theater professional is responsible for, with particular i...

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#40: Making Meaning - Research as a care practice

Making Meaning - April 27, 2024 23:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
This new podcast episode, the first in a series of four, is a recording of my first Cultures of Care Group talks. For these sessions I write an essay to share on an aspect of care in creative practice. In this first session, April 2024, I chose to talk about research as a creative care practice....

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383. Tom Casey: Independent Artist

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - April 26, 2024 19:56 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Model Maker Artist Tom Casey stopped by to talk with Nancy about his life and career. Tom is an artist who has been making artistic models all his life, but chose a life at sea. After retiring after 40 years as a sailor, he began to concentrate on his art, making about 70% of his life's artist...

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297 Harold and Kumar Go to Purple Castle

RubberOnion Animation Podcast - April 24, 2024 16:41 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Another month, another episode! Earthquakes! Technical problems! Things on fire! Train horns! Puppy sounds! All the things that make a great show. And this episode's banner comes courtesy of Rob this time... really had his work cut out for him. Timestamps: 5:15 HOW YOU DOIN' 11:54 X-Men '97 ...

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Episode 149: José Pablo Iriarte

Keep the Channel Open - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Writer and friend José Pablo Iriarte returns to the show to discuss their debut middle-grade novel, Benny Ramirez and the Nearly Departed. In our conversation, we talked about building stories without antagonists, writing for young readers, and what makes coming-of-age stories such an enduring p...

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Designer CJ Barnwell "Talks" Lighting and VIsual Media

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - April 23, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This 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 ...

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382. Brian Depauli: Oil Painter

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - April 17, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Brian's work is inspired by and questions American society's live-to-work mentality. He is concerned with the cultural and environmental effects of this obsession, as well as the physical and mental health ramifications. In 1931 distinguished economist John Maynard Keynes published a short essay...

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Actor Solomon Parker III "Talks" About Importance of "Hair"

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - April 16, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What 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 r...

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381: 2024 Visionary Awards

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - April 15, 2024 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In 2015, the Saint Louis Visionary Awards were relaunched by an independent committee of women to celebrate the numerous contributions and achievements of women who work in or support the arts in St. Louis. From established working arts professionals and arts educators to emerging artists and co...

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Scenic Designer Julie K. Ross "Talks" About the Art of Sets

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - April 09, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Scenic 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 ...

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Encore Stage and Studio's Sara Duke "Talks" Exciting Projects

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - April 02, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The 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 scho...

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380. Bryan Knicely: Executive Director of Craft Alliance

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - March 27, 2024 21:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Bryan Knicely, Executive Director of Craft Alliance, stopped by to talk with Nancy about the offerings of the organization. Craft Alliance offers classes in ceramics, wood, metals, blacksmithing, glass, fibers, print, and paper arts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, They ha...

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Episode 148: Sarah Rose Etter

Keep the Channel Open - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Sarah Rose Etter is a writer based in Los Angeles, CA. In Sarah’s latest novel, Ripe, a young woman is trapped in a dream-job-turned-corporate-nightmare at a cutthroat Silicon Valley tech startup. Her bosses are capricious and cruel, the city she lives in is crumbling under late capitalism, and ...

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Actor Jessica Phillips "Talks" Playing Penelope in One-Person Show

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - March 26, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Actor 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 t...

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Toni Andrews "Talks" George Mason University Arts and Published Book

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - March 19, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Toni 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...

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RubberOnion Animation Podcast - March 13, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
The big story this episode is obviously Coyote vs Acme but rather than just talk about how much of a bummer this all is we try to wrap our heads around the why of it all. We also start a new segment called "A.I. Watch" which I'm sure will be a regular thing as we check in on what's going on wit...

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Dance in Flight

Centered on the Arts - March 12, 2024 17:52 - 14 minutes
Dance in Flight is celebrating their 30th year here at Pepperdine University! They will be presenting a very exciting show in Smothers Theatre on March 14, 15, and 16. I sat down with senior dancers Mariah Macias and Taylor Faas to learn more about the excitement and hard work that go into these...

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Actor Philip Kershaw "Talks" Acting in Asheville

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - March 12, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Actor 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 ...

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379. Moraa Nyaribo: Multidisciplinary Artist and KAF Artist in Resident

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - March 06, 2024 18:42 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Moraa, is a passionate artist specializing in fashion and textiles, drawing inspiration from her rich cultural traditions. With seven years of experience in the Kenyan fashion industry and an MFA in Fibers from SCAD in Savannah, GA. Moraa’s expertise lies in preserving traditional practices thro...

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West Hyler and Shelley Butler "Talk" Broadway and South Carolina New Play Festival

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - March 05, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Broadway 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...

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378. Vanessa Rudloff: Arts Relations Manager for ANGAD Arts Hotel

Arts Interview with Nancy Kranzberg - February 28, 2024 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
 Vanessa Rudloff, Arts Relations Manager for ANGAD Arts Hotel stopped by to speak with Nancy about the institution. ---- The ANGAD Arts Hotel is a unique hotel experience with room colors based on Mood, and art everywhere. They also feature art exhibitions, concerts at their rooftop bar, and g...

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Episode 147: KTCO "Book" Club - Baldur's Gate 3 (with Maggie Tokuda-Hall)

Keep the Channel Open - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
For this KTCO “Book” Club conversation, writer Maggie Tokuda-Hall returns to the show to talk about the game Baldur’s Gate 3. In our conversation, Maggie and I talked about what it’s like to experience a story with so many branching paths, how player choices reflect the player’s personality, as ...

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Actor Sebastian Newman "Talks" Teen Acting Programs

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - February 27, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Actor 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,...

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Music Director Chris Zimmerman "Talks" Fairfax Symphony

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks - February 20, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Music 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 prog...

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Keith Colclough (The Merry Widow)

Centered on the Arts - February 20, 2024 07:29 - 16 minutes
Presented by the Flora L. Thornton Opera Program, the light-hearted romantic comedy, The Merry Widow, is coming to Smothers Theatre on February 22nd and 24th! I sat down with Dr. Keith Colclough, the show's director and associate professor of vocal studies at Pepperdine, and talked about the c...

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#39: Making Meaning - Artist Support Recipes

Making Meaning - February 18, 2024 00:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Artist Support Recipes is a group of artists interested in artist support and development. In this podcast we reflect on our learning during a year of research and discussion about what artists need to thrive. The group members are Ruth Singer, Sharon Adams, Gillian McFarland, Collette Rayner an...