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Sunflower Sessions: An Arts Podcast with Hannah Alexis

Sunflower Sessions: An Arts Podcast with Hannah Alexis

By Sunflower Sessions w/ Hannah Alexis

Hello listeners! Welcome to the Sunflower Sessions Podcast, a podcast where we discuss art with artists. Art is such a huge part of our day to day lives, that at times shows the essence of the times more than anything else possibly can. Here is where we learn more about the makers of such art and how they continue to create during times of strife, as well as joy!
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#11 - From Stage to Film: The Surge in Movie Musicals w/ Hannah

Sunflower Sessions: An Arts Podcast with Hannah AlexisJun 14, 2021

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#11 - From Stage to Film: The Surge in Movie Musicals w/ Hannah

#11 - From Stage to Film: The Surge in Movie Musicals w/ Hannah

Today, host Hannah Alexis is talking about newly released movie musicals, as well as upcoming ones coming out later this year! She gives her thoughts on theatre history, what to cut from the musical and what not to cut, and how to include Broadway actors in movie adaptations of musicals!
Jun 14, 202159:59
#10 - Self-Care, Movie Musicals, and The Women That Inspire Us

#10 - Self-Care, Movie Musicals, and The Women That Inspire Us

On this episode, Hannah brings on her friend Emma Grace and they discuss musical theatre, as well as the dance world. They also have discussions about differences in film and stage, movie musical drama, self-care and what that looks like for themselves, and the women who have inspired them to do what they love and who support them through it all.
Mar 14, 202101:10:15
#9 - What Baking Can Do

#9 - What Baking Can Do

Hannah speaks with a guest baker, Lisette, and how baking serves as an artistic art form for her. She also talks about what pushed her to open her own business selling her baked goods, how her family supports her throughout her endeavors, and awesome tips for aspiring bakers and artists alike!

Mar 14, 202129:05
#8 - Getting The Right Angles, Preparing For A Show, and Empathy

#8 - Getting The Right Angles, Preparing For A Show, and Empathy

On this episode, Hannah talks with her guests, KaiVal and Telley, about the art forms they engage in currently. KaiVal participates in Musical Theatre and Telley has a passion for photography. KaiVal talks about how doing shows has changed since before COVID-19 and Telley tells us about who inspired him to pursue photography, as well as the importance of family during this time. 

Feb 21, 202129:22
#7 - Changes, Role Models, and Billy Joel

#7 - Changes, Role Models, and Billy Joel

Hannah and her friends, Sophia and Caroline, discuss various topics primarily around musical theatre, such as changes in musical theatre, music, color-blind vs. color-conscious casting, and role models. They also find some time to play a fun game, where they are guessing what musical these random song lyrics are from!

Feb 20, 202135:46
#6 - Goals, Joys, and Our Favorite Musical Theatre Songs

#6 - Goals, Joys, and Our Favorite Musical Theatre Songs

On this episode of The Sunflower Sessions Podcast, Hannah invites her friend Clarence to discuss their favorite musical theatre songs, aspirations, and people who are great influences to them. They also talk about pop culture, racial equity, and truly showing love and empathy to others. 

Feb 14, 202152:14
#5 - A Talk About Stand-Up, Theatre, and Tina Fey

#5 - A Talk About Stand-Up, Theatre, and Tina Fey

Hannah and her friend Tessa have a discussion about Tessa's dream in pursuing comedy and musical theatre. We talk about comedians we love, comedy shows we watch, and some of our favorite sketches we have seen. We also talk about the gaps in who can afford to do musical theatre and ways to include more people in the art form. 

Jan 31, 202146:09
#4 - A Chat About Bridging The Gaps Between Stage and Film and Inclusivity in Theatre

#4 - A Chat About Bridging The Gaps Between Stage and Film and Inclusivity in Theatre

This episode, Hannah invites Alaina and Gracie to have a conversation about Musical Theatre, and how studying it has changed, due to us all being at home. They talk about other passions they have in the arts and also have discussions about casting film actors in movie musicals, inclusivity, and the future of theatre. 

Jan 24, 202134:09
#3 - A Conversation About Musical Theatre, Motivation, and Taylor Swift

#3 - A Conversation About Musical Theatre, Motivation, and Taylor Swift

Hannah and her guests Isa and Felicity rank their favorite music albums, as well as their current favorite songs. They also talk about their motivation to study musical theatre at home and ways to help find motivation while at home. While ranking their songs, they also talk about what these albums and songs mean to them. 

Jan 24, 202132:42
#2 - A Discussion on Our Favorite Shows, Nostalgic Moments, and Winona Ryder

#2 - A Discussion on Our Favorite Shows, Nostalgic Moments, and Winona Ryder

This episode, Hannah invites her best friends Westley and Courtney as guests. They talk about their love of films and tv shows, and in the process rank their favorites. They also look back on nostalgic moments throughout their lives and talk about how movies, tv shows, and music had impacted those moments. 

Jan 18, 202101:28:45
#1 - Conversations on Dance Auditions, Filmmaking, and Learning to Speak Up

#1 - Conversations on Dance Auditions, Filmmaking, and Learning to Speak Up

Hannah and Madeline reminisce on dance memories of auditioning, falling in rehearsal, and forgetting choreography onstage. They also discuss topics of body image, goals, pop culture, a future in the arts, and learning that every body is a dance body. 

Jan 17, 202101:36:05