The We Want Arts! Podcast

Listen to Brigid and Shannon's conversation with Nafeesa Monroe, an actress, spoken word artist, writer, martial artist, staged violence designer, acting coach, and teacher. Monroe has appeared in theatrical productions such as "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the Queens Theatre and "Proof" at the Folger Theatre.

Brigid and Shannon sit down with Shanan Esteicher in the latest episode of the We Want Arts! Podcast. Estreicher is a composer, songwriter, and educator living in New York City. He has composed orchestral and chamber music, art songs, and music for theater, TV, and film. His compositions have been performed at Carnegie Hall and featured on NBC, Lifetime, and Fox.

Listen to Brigid and Shannon's conversation with actor and dancer Megan Kelley. A Radio City Rockette, Kelley has appeared in the national Broadway tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas and is a tap and musical theatre teacher. 

To kick off the second season of the We Want Arts! Podcast, Brigid and Shannon sit down with actor Ruth Williamson. Williamson has appeared in films such as The Family Man (2000), The Producers (2005), and Legally Blonde 2 (2003), as well as Broadway hits such as "The Music Man" and "Guys and Dolls."

Brigid and Shannon sit down with Aedín Moloney, American and Irish TV, Theatre and Film actress and producer. Listen to their conversation about past productions, female representation in the arts, and more.

Brigid sits down with Zak Sandler, accomplished Broadway piano player, composer, and public speaker. Listen as they discuss his musical "Inside My Head," the benefits of playing piano, and pursuing a career in music.

Listen to the latest episode of The We Want Arts! Podcast where Brigid and Shannon interview music educator and musician Stephen Strouse, their elementary school music teacher. They discuss the importance of music education in public schools, its cognitive benefits, music theory, and more.

In this episode, Brigid is joined by Broadway, television, and film actor Meredith Patterson. Listen to their discussion about the role arts education played in Patterson's life, her teachers, Julie Andrews, and continuing to learn as an artist.

Brigid sits down with the Artistic Director of the East Lynne Theatre Company, Gayle Stahlhuth.

Brigid speaks with professional singer, music teacher, and vocal coach Cheryl Ann Cassidy.

Brigid has a discussion with Patty Clark Brescia, the arts educator that originally exposed her to musical theatre as a child. 

Brigid sits down with Michele McConnell, an accomplished actor and soprano who served as the longest running Carlotta in Broadway's Phantom of the Opera.

Brigid and Shannon have a discussion with Jean Lachowicz, the Executive Director of Todd Rundgren's Spirit of Harmony Foundation.

Brigid and Shannon sit down with Taryn Sacramone, Executive Director of the renowned Queens Theatre in New York.

In this first episode of The We Want Arts! Podcast, Brigid interviews Shannon Harrington and discusses her entrance into the arts and her passion for arts education.

Welcome to our new podcast, The We Want Arts! Podcast where we will explore the significance of arts education and what can be done to expand its reach.