Indie Art Today with Anthony J. Piccione
By Indie Art Today
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneOct 19, 2020
Episode 78 - Shaun Eli
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Shaun about writing jokes for late night TV, his approach to writing punchlines as a comic, performing in different countries for different audiences, and more!
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Episode 77 - Adina Taubman & Padraic Lillis
For the past several years, writer Adina Taubman & director Padraic Lillis have collaborated and toured theatre festivals to awards and acclaim. This spring, they are preparing to make their return for a production at the Chain Theatre of Ms. Taubman’s most personal story yet - The Road Back: One Woman’s Journey From Depression To Recovery.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Adina and Padraic about the dynamics of their writer-director collaboration, the personal traumas that their latest production explores, the process of producing and directing a one-person show, and more!
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Episode 76 - Brooke Jacoby
Since the debut of her short film He Said What Now?, Brooke Jacoby has been continuously writing and performing in various plays, films & improv shows. In recent years, she has been known best for her work in the increasingly prominent comedy group known as the Salty Nuts Improv Troupe.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Brooke about her work as a performer and writer, her work with Salty Nuts Improv Troupe, singing in front of Simon Cowell, and more!
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Episode 75 - Ryan Borochovitz
After previously exploring potential paths as a playwright & director, Ryan Borochovitz quickly found that his true passion was for exploring the rich literary & production history of live theatre as a scholar and dramaturge. Through his work as the Co-Artistic Producer of Cup of Hemlock Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, he has reviewed & interviewed various works - both past and present - all across the world.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Ryan about the evolution of Cup of Hemlock Theatre, how some plays in history are less frequently revisited than others, the limits and effectiveness of political theatre, and more!
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Episode 74 - Angelo Lorenzo
Born and raised in Cagayan de Oro City, Angelo Lorenzo finds inspiration as a writer through stories of hope in dark and uncertain times, as seen in his new play The Midnight Catch Up. However, it wasn’t until after pursuing a career in journalism that he became inspired to pursue his ambitions as a writer of fiction, and eventually, a playwright.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Angelo about his work as a journalist prior to working full-time as a freelance writer, how he went from writing short stories to writing plays, what inspired him to The Midnight Catch Up - scheduled to be presented at the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival this March, and more!
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Episode 73 - Matthew Rowland
After a long career of working in the criminal justice system, Matthew Rowland was inspired to pursue a career as an independent author after COVID-19 first struck. While his book Fireball is set in the 19th century, he says there are also many themes and plot points that still resonate with where we are today in 2022.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Matthew about the process behind writing Fireball, the events in his personal & professional life that informed the story of the book, the need for empathy for those whose stories he's heard during his pre-writing career, and more!
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Episode 72 - Christine Stoddard
During her prolific career as a writer, Christine Stoddard’s work as a non-fiction writer has been published in several notable outlets, such as Ms. Magazine and the Huffington Post. Yet while she’s not contributing to such outlets, she has become gradually more well known for her work as an independent artist, with her plays and films having been presented across the world.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Christine about the upcoming production of her play Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares, the events that led her to start Quail Bell Press & Productions, balancing work as a freelance writer with her work in theatre, film & fiction, and more!
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Episode 71 - Jason Truong
While still studying as a college student in California, Jason Truong has already been making big steps toward his career as a singer and rapper, with his span of influences ranging from Dr. Dre to Michael Jackson. Yet despite his long-time passion for songwriting, he also isn’t shy about his ambitions as an actor, playwright & entrepreneur.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Jason about his approach to writing lyrics, performing his work at various open-mic nights, his upcoming EP - including two songs presented on the podcast, and more!
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Episode 70 - Marlin Thomas
Growing up in New York City, Marlin Thomas’s writing was largely informed by his experiences living in neighborhoods with a wide range of different backgrounds. Through his work, produced at various venues and festivals, he has aimed to try and unite people of different backgrounds, including through his World War II-era drama The Middleman.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Marlin about the inspiration behind The Middleman, how his work as a college administration prepared him for producing live theatre, different approaches to tackling controversial issues in art, and more!
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Episode 69 - Jared Pettit
Originally from Cincinnati, Jared Pettit went on to enjoy a prolific career in improv and comedy - both as a writer and as a performer - after studying screenwriting at DePaul University, as well as training as a comedian at the Second City Training Center. Yet it wasn’t until performing in A Sketch of New York in NYC that he was inspired to co-found the Salty Nuts Improv Troupe with his fellow artists.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Jared about his experience training at Second City, the events leading up to the beginning of the Salty Nuts Troupe and the shows that followed, how other comedians should respond when called out for offensive jokes, and more!
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Episode 68 - The Guest List at IRTE's "Tammy's Bachelorette"
Episode 67 - Matthew Gallagher
After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Matthew Gallagher enjoyed success as an actor in NYC both Off-Broadway and on television, before returning home to Connecticut. Today, his creative passions have been dedicated to his career as a playwright, screenwriter & author - as well as teaching his students - including host Anthony J. Piccione - the craft of writing their own scripts.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Matthew about his days as a working actor in NYC, his work as a writer including his acclaimed play Voices Carry, his upcoming novel I Am Jason Kindley, Lifeguard, and more!
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Episode 66 - Edmond Chibeau
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Edmond about his work as a performance writer, the differences between writing for live theatre and writing for performance art, what learned from his time in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, and more!
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Episode 65 - 'Talking It Out' November 2021 Playwrights
While they come from different backgrounds and generations, Tyler Powell & Cris Eil Blak both share a passion for reducing the stigmas surrounding therapy & mental illness through their respective works as playwrights. This November, worldwide audiences will get to see their stories showcased as part of the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival's next short play presentation.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Tyler and Cris about how their lives and experiences connected to their plays, what it means to be aware of mental health, why reflecting was not a challenge while tackling powerful subject matter, and more!
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Episode 64 - Ken Wolf Returns
Since we last spoke with him in Season One, Ken Wolf has become more optimistic about the return of live theatre to NYC. Yet as Manhattan Repertory Theatre resumes its in-person programming, from safety protocols to the continuation of virtual opportunities, many NYC producers face various questions, as they adjust to the post-pandemic “normal.”
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Ken about returning to live theatre safely, the recent world premiere of Kalispell, the return of Manhattan Rep’s short play festivals, and more!
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Episode 63 - The Cast & Creative Team of 'The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey"
After a long hiatus due to the year-long COVID shutdown, the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble - aka IRTE - is ready to return to the Producer's Club this October for their latest production of The Marvelous Mrs. McCkuskey. Together with both familiar faces and new friends, their latest production promises to be a much-needed night of fun after a long period of darkness for the theatre industry.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with IRTE Artistic Director Nannette Deasy, show director Robert Baumgardner, and actors Connie Perry & Vikki Martin about the process of coming back to live theatre, the creation of their latest show's concept, how audience suggestions affect the story each night, and more!
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Learn more about IRTE and get your tickets to The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey, running October 22-November 13 at the Producer's Club in NYC, by visiting www.irteinfo.com
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Episode 62 - Clara Tan
Growing up in Singapore, Clara Tan grew up in a country whose government was extremely hostile toward non-cisgender people. Yet now, as a working actress in New York, she sees more bigotry in the American theatre industry toward people of Asian descent than toward those in the LGBTQ community.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Clara about moving to NYC to study at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy, industry discrimination toward Asian and trans people, how she was primarily a singer before Broadway made her aspire to be an actress, and more!
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Episode 61 - Sarah Nowik
After starting out performing in school plays, Sarah Nowik was inspired at a young age to pursue musical theatre as an adult. Even while still attending Hunter College in NYC, she is quickly starting to appear in more and more virtual & in-person shows in NYC.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Sarah about how her experience in Catholic school influenced her decision to go into the arts, performing in both in-person & virtual theatre, studying theatre in college amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and more!
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Episode 60 - Peter Oliver
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Peter about how being a child actor shaped him, what inspired him to start writing his own scripts, finding humor in times when theatre goes wrong, and more!
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Episode 59 - Sabrina Lopez
Episode 58 - Jamil Chokachi
Episode 57 - J.J. Miller
Having been disillusioned by the industry in Los Angeles, Jim Miller - better known by his stage/screen name J.J. Miller - left acting to pursue a successful career as a producer, through his work with Brave New Films beginning in 2005. Yet after the COVID pandemic hit, he decided to return to his first love, when he began appearing in various plays in NYC as an actor.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jim about his early career as a screen actor, the various causes behind the documentaries he produced, how his passion for social justice informs his continuing artistic work, and more!
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Episode 56 - Candy Dato
Episode 55 - Pitr Strait & Britt Berke
Back in 2016, Pitr Strait founded Torn Out Theater in the hopes of breaking down taboos surrounding gender, sexuality & the human body. This summer marks their return to live theatre in NYC with their production of Antigonick directed by Britt Berke.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Pitr and Britt about the history of Torn Out Theater, the rehearsal process for past productions and their latest production, the importance of promoting body positivity, and more!
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Episode 54 - Jeanna de Waal
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jeanna about why she decided to start Broadway Weekends, bringing Princess Diana to life on Broadway, acting in new plays during the early developmental process, and more!
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Episode 53 - Jenna Lourenco
After her two children were diagnosed with autism, Jenna Lourenco began to suspect that the reason behind many of her own personality traits was because she herself was on the spectrum. Since then, as a theatre researcher and professor, she has dedicated much of her academic work to promote the importance and value of neurodiverse voices in the theatre industry.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jenna about the research behind her thesis work on representation of autism in theatre, the rising number of openly autistic playwrights, the stereotypes and obstacles that continue to affect autistic people in the industry, and more!
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Episode 52 - 'Talking It Out' July 2021 Playwrights
This July, the Talking It Out virtual play festival will present its third and final performance of its inaugural season. With it comes another set of five short plays that tackle a wide range of mental health conditions, and how it impacts both the afflicted individuals and their loved ones.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with four of the five participating playwrights - Steven Hayet, Bridgette Dutta Portman, Huss Rasit & Randy Gross - about how their personal perspectives inspired their work, what they hope audiences will take away from it, what more can be done in the arts to promote mental health awareness, and more!
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Episode 51 - Raluca Georgiana
Born and raised in Romania, Raluca Georgiana was given the opportunity to follow her dreams and pursue acting after getting a scholarship to study abroad. Since then, she has appeared in dozens of plays and films across the world, while still finding time to teach and pass her knowledge on to young performers in New York.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Raluca about her previous & upcoming acting credits, her experiences studying under Kristen Linklater & Andrei Serban, teaching theatre and dance to her students at the Dwight School, and more!
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Episode 50 - Ellen Williams
Throughout her life, Ellen Williams enjoyed a long and prolific career as an opera singer, touring all across the United States. Then, after being inspired by her own daughter, she decided to move to NYC to pursue her long-held dream of acting for the stage and screen, and has since been seen in many plays and films both virtually and in person.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Ellen about her work with North Carolina Opera, her three studio albums she recorded as a singer, her recent and upcoming acting credits, and more.
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Episode 49 - Marjorie Bicknell
After a long and prolific career of directing theatre in Chicago, Marjorie Bicknell first tried her hand at writing, when she was commissioned to write a critically and commercially successful adaptation of Frankenstein. Today, she is one of the most influential playwrights in Philadelphia, representing the city as the Dramatists Guild Regional Representative.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Marjorie about her work as a playwright, virtually producing the local Friday Night Footlights series, the theatre scenes in Philadephia and Chicago respectively, and more!
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Episode 48 - The Cast & Director of 'The Wake of Dorcas Kelly'
After over a year of waiting for theaters to reopen, the creative team at spit&vigor is finally ready to unveil their latest production to NYC theatergoers this July. With the premiere planned for the main stage at the Players Theatre, The Wake of Dorcas Kelly promises to be their largest and most ambitious show yet.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with writer/director Sara Fellini & actors Nick Thomas and Irina Kaplan about the legend that inspired the plot of the show, rehearsing for live theatre in the post-COVID era, the elaborate set design planned for the show, and more!
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Episode 47 - Tony Germinario
Having initially been focused on pursuing a career in music, Tony Germinario first realized his passion for screenwriting ten years ago while studying at Fairfield University. Since then, he has written and directed countless short and feature films, and is currently in pre-production for his most ambitious production yet.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Tony about his previous works such as the feature film The Price for Silence, the behind the scenes process of producing and directing your own films, his plans for a national tour of his upcoming film Chairlift, and more!
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Episode 46 - Jan Ewing
Decades after he first wrote it, Jan Ewing was finally able to realize his dream of seeing his play Nursery Rhymes produced live on stage in NYC. Yet now, even in the age of COVID-19, he continues to look forward - rather than backward - as he prepares to unveil his next play to the world, while also continuing his work as a reviewer for Hi! Drama.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jan about his earliest memories of theatre in NYC, his upcoming play Ivan VI, the similairities and differences between artists of today and those in the 1960s, and more!
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Episode 45 - A Live Panel of Actors on the post-COVID Future
With the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end and theaters gradually reopening, there remains several questions about what’s in store for the future of live theatre. Among them are what plays will be produced, how the pandemic and government restrictions will affect the industry in both the short-term and the long-term, and what role - if any - will live-streaming and virtual theatre continue to play.
In this 3rd of three special episodes, Anthony spoke with Francis Mabborang, Bill Oberst, Jr. & Nicholas Thomas to hear the actor's perspective on the future of theatre in the emerging post-COVID era of theatre.
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Episode 44 - A Live Panel of Directors on the post-COVID Future
With the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end and theaters gradually reopening, there remains several questions about what’s in store for the future of live theatre. Among them are what plays will be produced, how the pandemic and government restrictions will affect the industry in both the short-term and the long-term, and what role - if any - will live-streaming and virtual theatre continue to play.
In this 2nd of three special episodes, Anthony spoke with Sara Fellini, Laura Caparrotti, Ralph Lewis, Devanand Janki & Dennis Coris to hear the director's perspective on the future of theatre in the emerging post-COVID era of theatre.
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Episode 43 - A Live Panel of Playwrights on the post-COVID Future
With the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end and theaters gradually reopening, there remains several questions about what’s in store for the future of live theatre. Among them are what plays will be produced, how the pandemic and government restrictions will affect the industry in both the short-term and the long-term, and what role - if any - will live-streaming and virtual theatre continue to play.
In this 1st of three special episodes, Anthony spoke with Paul Smith, Doug DeVita, Max Berry, Dave Proctor & Marjorie Bicknell to hear the playwright’s perspective on the future of theatre in the emerging post-COVID era of theatre.
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Episode 42 - Haley L.R. Anderson
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Haley about how she went from editing films to acting, her work in multiple recent short films, her recent transition toward working as a producer, and more!
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Episode 41 - Marc Verzatt
Since he was a child, Marc Verzatt dreamt of pursuing a career as an actor, only to be discouraged by his unsupportive parents. Later in life, after a long career of working in opera, he finally decided to start auditioning for plays and films, and is now one of the most sought-after actors in NYC.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Marc about his career as an opera director, what inspired him to pursue his passion for acting, his ongoing work as an acting coach, and more!
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Episode 40 - Beatrice Manfredi
Born and raised in Rome, Italy, Beatrice Manfredi began her career at a young age as a voice actor, before she made the transition to live theatre as a teenager. Not too long after that, she went on to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, paving the way for her recent successes post-graduation.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Beatrice about the differences between stage acting & voice acting, her experience studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, her work on the new plays Sisters on the Ground & Tough, and more!
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Episode 39 - Donald Loftus
Having experienced a rough childhood in Cleveland, Donald Loftus was first introduced to live theatre by his teacher in Junior High, who regularly took him and his classmates to NYC to see four Broadway shows per year. Since then, he has gone on to become one of the most prolific and successful playwrights alive today, with his work produced at various venues worldwide.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Donald about how his upbringing informed his creative process, his intense approach to sending out play submissions, his work with the Dramatists Guild Foundation and with the writing group P.A.G.E.S., and more!
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Episode 38 - Brandon Keenan
While studying media communications in college, Brandon Keenan was inspired to take a different path, after being inspired by a scriptwriting assignment he received from his professor. Today, he is promoting his completed passion project - the horror film Body Farm - while also looking ahead to an exciting array of future projects.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Brandon about the creative process behind Body Farm, his plans for an eventual sequel, his work with the commercial film production company KVT Productions, and more!
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Episode 37 - Christopher North
When he was growing up in Texas, Christopher North's formative years were defined by renting countless films at the video store & by the local indie rock scene. These experiences are what led him to where he is today, as a storyteller who has composed countless scores for independent films, while also continuing to work on his latest concept album as a solo artist.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Christopher about his past & upcoming collaborations in film, his long-awaiting solo album Space Bar, working in the pits on Broadway productions such as The Lion King, and more!
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Episode 36 - Scotty Corn
Growing up in Missouri, Scotty Corn began his performing career in live theatre at an early age, with the encouragement of his parents. Today, as an artist in NYC, his artistic work in both theatre and film has helped him cope with his struggles with mental health, as he also seeks to raise broader awareness and to help others dealing with similar struggles.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Scotty about how inspired him to move to NYC to pursue acting, how his struggles have informed his journey as an artist, his film company No Seats Productions, and more!
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Episode 35 - 'Talking It Out' March 2021 Playwrights
In the latest Talking It Out virtual festival performance, the five participating playwrights - Marcus Gorman, Scott C. Sickles, Steven Hayet, Molly Peterson & Russell Nichols - all have unique and thought-provoking stories to tell. What unites them is their shared belief in the importance of self-care & caring for others who are struggling with mental illness.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with them about the creative process of writing their plays, how your own life experiences informed them, the importance of mental health awareness, and more!
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Episode 34 - Monique Hebert
Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Monique Hebert turned to her school Drama Club, as a way of coping with her anxiety disorder. Since her days working backstage on different shows, she has turned toward playwriting as a form of both artistic expression & promoting mental health awareness.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Monique about her rising career as a playwright, her upcoming book Mom and the Mythical Creatures, her ongoing work as a mental health advocate, and more!
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Episode 33 - The Cast & Creative Team of 'Hey, Professor!'
As the COVID-19 pandemic began during his last semester of college, Max Berry used the opportunity to virtually unite his fellow college classmates to create a unique project that he'd been planning for a while. Working with director Rosie Tyler, they've created the first season of the new web series Hey, Professor!, premiering later this year on YouTube.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Max and Rosie - along with actors Sydney Weiser and Marco Cunha - about the joys and challenges of producing a series via Zoom, blending improv comedy with each episode, how their real-life experiences inspired the characters they play, and more!
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Episode 32 - Bill Oberst Jr.
During his high school years, Bill Oberst Jr. realized he could become popular with his peers by doing comedic impersonations of his school principal. Since then, his impressions have earned him several awards and critical acclaim, throughout a prolific career in theatre and film.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Bill about his work in horror and cult films, portraying famed figures such as Mark Twain and John F. Kennedy, his podcast Gothic Goodnight, and more!
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Episode 31 - Angelina Chase
Growing up with ocular albinism, Angelina Chase turned to visual art and makeup as a creative outlet to help her cope during her teen years. It was during this time when she realized she had a talent that could be honed and utilized not just as a personal passion, but as a way to making her living as an adult.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Angelina about moving from LA to NYC to pursue her passion, her rising career as a makeup & SFX artist in the indie film scene, her goal to create a creative hub for all artists in NYC, and more!
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Episode 30 - Ashley Griffin
When she was in third grade, Ashley Griffin first ventured into theatre when she wrote her first musical - a fairy-tale adaptation that was staged for all her school peers. As an adult, she has accumulated a wide range of both Broadway and Off-Broadway credits - in addition to her work in TV and film - most notably being the first woman to both direct & star in an NYC production of Hamlet.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Ashley about her acclaimed touring production of Hamlet, performing in prestigious venues such as the Lincoln Center & the Public Theater, where college theatre programs fall short in preparing students for the industry, and more!
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Episode 29 - Alex Goldberg
After starting his career as an actor and improv comedian, Alex Goldberg took his past experience of creating dialogue on the spot, and put it to use during the next stage of his artistic journey. Today, he is a prolific playwright & screenwriter whose work is presented across the world on live stages, on the silver screen, and through the new artistic medium of virtual theatre.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Alex about his critically acclaimed play It Is Done, his feature film Closure, his ongoing work with the Antaeus Theatre Company, and more!
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Closure is available to watch now on Amazon Prime & Tubi.
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