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Inside the DV Drama Room

Paul Vegawww.dvhsdrama.org
A look inside the Theatre Arts program at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, CA.
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Episodes

Calvin Tiamzon

If you can get through the introduction of this podcast, you must truly be interested in hearing from this week's guest. This week, we are speaking with Calvin who has been in the program for the past two years. Although Calvin is not a twin, everyone assumes that he and his sister are twins and we discuss who the better twin might be. So join us this week as we learn about Calvin, the good and the bad, this week Inside the DV Drama Room

Jan 25, 202436 min

Dev Kartha

Join us as we interview another person involved with the infamous production of Shrek: The Musical at Gale Ranch Middle School. Dev talks about her time in theatre arts and the impact it has had on her time in high school, so join us for another episode of Inside the DV Drama Room!

Jan 18, 202429 min

Pierce Muhammad

As 2023 comes to a close, we present you with our last podcast of the year! Join us as we speak with Pierce (on his birthday) and learn all about his journey in the world of theatre including his experiences at California Summer School of the Arts. We will return after the winter break with more interviews for you to enjoy!

Dec 29, 202344 minSeason 2024Ep. 13

Adah Sodah

We're back from Thanksgiving break and have a new episode for you! Join us this week as we speak with Adah. Adah has spent most of her time working behind the scenes in the DV Drama program. A lifelong fan of theatre, Adah became involved at an early age and continues her love of theatre. Join us as we learn more about Adah and her journey Inside the DV Drama Room!

Nov 30, 202323 min

Kaitlyn Lacap

Join us this week as we speak with Kaitlyn about her time in the DVHS Drama Program. In this episode, she discusses her first year in the drama program, her adventures in the parking lot, and typecasting. It's an entertaining episode that features a return of "Montana Legend."

Nov 16, 202328 minSeason 2024Ep. 11

Dhwani Adhishesh

This week we speak the president of the DVHS Drama Club! Join us as we speak with Dhwani about her time in the DVHS Drama program and how she learned from previous leaders how to make this more rewarding and inclusive for the students at Dougherty Valley!

Nov 09, 202342 minSeason 2024Ep. 10

Renee Escueta

Join us as we interview another senior in the DVHS Drama Program. This week week we go backstage with one of our stage managers. Renee has been a fixture in theatre since her middle school days. Learn about what has brought her to theatre and why people that know her call her a ray of sunshine!

Nov 02, 202330 minSeason 2024Ep. 9

Aria Kumar

Join us as we speak with another senior who will be graduating from the DV Drama program in the spring. This week, we speak with Aria. Aria shares with us her early start in theatre and how elementary students can play the part of a woman attending Harvard Law School. We also learn about some of the traditions that go on backstage, and which celebrity couples she would break up. Join us, Inside the DV Drama Room!

Oct 26, 202337 minSeason 2024Ep. 8

Bethany Vega

Join us this week as we speak with another DV Drama alum and learn about her experience in the program. This week we chat with Bethany Vega. She discusses what it's like to be the daughter of the drama teacher, her passion for art, and her new career as a teacher. She also shares how people can view her work at https://bethanygabrielle.carrd.co/

Oct 19, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 2024Ep. 7

Zeina Obeidi

This week we speak with another senior in the DVHS Drama Program. Join us as we interview Zeina and learn about how her interest in theatre began, her adventures in a musical while at Coyote Creek, her time at Dougherty Valley, and lists that she keeps!

Oct 12, 202338 minSeason 2025Ep. 6

Holly Echsner

This week we are speaking with another alumnus of the DV Drama Program! Holly was a huge part of the success and development of the DVHS Drama Program, playing 3 lead roles in musicals during her four years at Dougherty. After finishing high school, Holly studied Musical Theatre at San Diego State University and now lives and works in New York. Join us as we learn about Holly's journey and her time Inside the DV Drama Room!

Oct 05, 202356 minSeason 2024Ep. 5

Nova Starling

Join us as we interview another member of the Class of 2024 as they talk about their journey through the DVHS Drama Program. This week, we are speaking with Nova and learn about her passion for theatre and how she plans on pursuing this passion after high school.

Sep 28, 202339 minSeason 2024Ep. 4

Vikram Potluri

Join us as we interview our first member of the class of 2024! In his second year as part of the DVHS Drama program, Vikram has quickly established himself as a very specific type of performer with a unique skillset! Join us as we learn about Vikram and his journey through the Drama program.

Sep 21, 202346 minSeason 2023Ep. 3

Taylor Kim

This week we are interviewing another alum of the DV Drama Program. Taylor was a part of the program every year she was a student here at Dougherty. From playing major characters in shows like The Crucible and Steel Magnolias to also being an officer of the Drama Club. Join us as we speak with this bright and successful member of the very talented class of 2014!

Sep 07, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 2024Ep. 2

Miluska Ore

We're back with a new season of "Inside the DV Drama Room!" Join us as we interview a guest who has been a part of the DVHS drama program each week. We're starting our season off by interviewing an alum who was in the last pre-pandemic production, Beauty and the Beast as Mrs. Potts. This week we speak with Miluska Ore

Aug 31, 202342 minSeason 2024Ep. 1

Mr. Vega

We are now in Finals week, so that means we are publishing our final podcast of the school year. This week, the students take over the podcast and turn the tables on Mr. Vega by asking him about his high school years, his journey in theatre, and if he truly is a hater. Join us for our final podcast for the class of 2023!

May 30, 202353 min

Lucas Quick

Join us as we interview the last student for the school year! Lucas joins our podcast to discuss his love of journalism, sports, an unnamed football team from the City of Brotherly Love, and his newfound enjoyment of theatre (even if he wasn't placed in the class with his existing friends)!

May 22, 202343 min

Deionle Huynh

Join us this week as we speak with Deionle as speaks about his introduction to drama, his experience hitting a classmate, and what it's like to be a Stage Manager for a production.

May 15, 202333 min

Rishi Ramesh

This week we speak with Rishi about his time in the DVHS Drama Program. Join us as he talks about getting hit in the head with an ironing board, a fake kiss on stage, and what really happens in the dressing rooms during a production!

May 08, 202328 min

Kately David

Join us as we speak with Kately about her time in the DV Drama Program. We talk about her performances, her thoughts on fashion, and even discuss various Barbie movies!

Apr 28, 202330 min

Zoë Laureta

Join us this week as we speak with Zoë and her journey through the DVHS Drama program. Zoë is one of the few who have been involved since her freshman year during our production of Beauty and the Beast!

Apr 20, 202328 min

Adelene Pereyra

From working backstage, to playing lead roles in shows like Bye, Bye Birdie, High School Musical, and Heathers. Join us as we speak with Adelene about her journey through theatre arts and her plans for the future and how she translates the word no.

Apr 10, 202342 min

Pete Thanbundit

This week we speak with another Drama Officer about his journey through the DV Drama Program beginning with his time in middle school up through his latest role playing the preppy jock in our most recent production of Heathers: The Musical. Join as we learn more about Pete and how he used his football skills to play a football player in our show!

Apr 04, 202330 min

Skye Ramos

This week, we speak with the current Drama Club President. The answer to the question she couldn't answer is "flower." Join us as we learn more about her journey into the drama program and how she's remained involved with the program even though she never took the class.

Mar 27, 202333 min

Joshua Vega

We have a bonus episode for you! 10 years ago, we began our journey into podcasting. We created a total of two episodes that year! In celebration of this milestone, we will share those original "lost" episodes. Here is our very first attempt to give you a glimpse Inside the DV Drama Room.

Mar 23, 202321 min

Haaris Wasti

Haaris joins us this week to discuss his journey through the DV Drama Program, his experience during the production of CLUE, and analyzes the interviewer's fashion style.

Mar 20, 202323 min

Tahmid Kahn

Join us this week as we learn about another senior in the DV Drama program as he discusses how he got into theatre, his experiences in Shrek during middle school and his performance in Clue while in high school.

Mar 09, 202330 min

Ziad Odeh

This week we have a special guest Inside the DV Drama Room! While Ziad is not a student in our Advanced Theatre Arts class, he is enrolled in our introductory class. In addition to being in our theatre class, he was also part of our production of Almost, Maine and is currently in our production of Heathers: The Musical. Listen in as Ziad discusses his experiences in the program, being originally cast as a romantic partner with his cousin, and his unique names for people.

Feb 13, 202332 minSeason 2023Ep. 13

Mia Verlatti

This week we are speaking with Mia Verlatti. Mia has been a very active student here at DVHS. In addition to work with the drama program, Mia has also been a cheerleader and is also a member of the Leadership program. Join us as she talks about her time in the DVHS Drama program and updates us on how things are going in Duloc!

Feb 02, 202334 minSeason 2023Ep. 12

Lana Tayag

Join us for one of the final students in our podcast interviews. Lana has long been a member of the performing arts. Most recently, she appeared in Almost, Maine and is currently performing in and co-choreographing our production of Heathers!

Jan 26, 202333 minSeason 2023Ep. 11
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