Stephanie and Angela reflect on the past twenty-six episodes and all they've learned this year. They answer the Someone's Thunder Questions themselves and talk about upcoming changes as we move into year two! Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Brenda Vaccaro joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about being sure of her calling to act, the joy of relationships spanning projects, and being present. Brenda shares stories from studying in the 60s at the Neighborhood Playhouse up through her time on set on And Just Like That. Edited by : Drake George Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Leo Coltrane joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about making music, world travel, and counting quiet moments as art: "this too". As a Brooklyn native, born into an artistic family, Leo spent a decade in LA working on many music video sets before returning to New York. To find out more about Leo and his projects please visit leocoltrane.com Leo's song Silence closes this episode. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Shari Elman joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the creativity of finding one's own spiritual path. As an intuitive life coach, Shari guides her clients toward a connection with their intuition. Shari talks about her own winding path to accepting and sharing her gifts, and how unique everyone's path can be. Find out more about Shari at her website . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Marsha Smith joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about stage management, keeping a problem solving mindset, and her family farm. Marsha is an arts advocate and organizational guru who stays off social media. You can learn more about the farm stand at smithfarmhudson.com and facebook.com/smithfarmhudson Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Michael Judson Berry joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about wigs, impressions, clowning, and unexpected opportunities. Michael has over 450K followers on Tik Tok and his show QuaranTeaTime has been written about by multiple publications. To find out more about Michael and his projects please visit michaeljudsonberry.com Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Jennifer Wysocki joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her journey into recognizing herself as a creative and opening her own store Reclaimed Commodities in Essex, MA. Jennifer's path started as an educator where she experienced burnout, ultimately connecting her to a passion for sustainability and the power of thoughtful design. You can see more of Jennifer's work on Instagram . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Jason Bowen joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about checking in with loved ones, fulfilling day jobs and the wild ride of working in the theater. Along with acting and producing, Jason is also a musician. You can find updates on Jason at his Instagram . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El) In loving memory of Jason's father, Vere Bowen , gone too soon. Click here to contribute to planting trees in his remembrance....
Becca Schneider joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about therapy, creating her first solo show, and mentorship. Becca's show Trich will be at the United Solo Theater Festival in Nov 2021, and you can find out more including a link to purchase tickets link at Between Two Boroughs , the production company that Becca co-founded and where the work was developed. To find out more about what Becca is up to and her social links, please visit beccaschneider.com Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeff...
Jon Levenson joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about embracing change, creating the conditions for focus, and his first experience directing a film he also wrote. You can find out more about Jon at his website , and if you aren't able to catch his film at the Montclair Film Festival this month (October 2021), you can find out more here . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
We are happy to share a guest episode from our friends at Whiskey Hue this week. Listen in for a chat about tech, finance, media along with drink suggestions and a reminder about 'entanglements.' This episode also digs into the streaming landscape.
Cecil Baldwin III joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about being present, unexpected opportunities, and failing gloriously. Cecil is well known as the narrator for Welcome to Nightvale and an inspiration for plenty of sexy fanart. He also has a new podcast where he is a horror sherpa called Random Number Horror Generator No. 9 . Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Sallie Keena joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about creative reinvention and advocating for your worth, growth and first time opportunities. Through Sallie's production company, Moonlight Detective LLC, she works to create opportunities for female filmmakers and a safe space for vulnerable performances to flourish. To find out more about Sallie visit www.salliekeena.com Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Nicole Ansari Cox joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about unexpected inspiration, finding happiness and fulfillment outside of making art, and being a proud feminist. Her new multimedia work SHE/HER will be performed at PS 21 August 12th through 14th 2021. To find out more about Nicole and Actors Rising visit https://nicoleansari.com/ Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Jaromir François joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about identifying as a day-dreamer, the gift of collaboration, and how commissioning fan art of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was the gateway to creating his own graphic novel. You can find My Brother Teddy on Amazon in paperback or for Kindle. To find out more about Jaromir visit https://linktr.ee/Jay117 for links to his portfolio, short films and more. Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Tara Hack joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about supportive parents, busking, and how music connects us. You can still get tickets to her performance on July 20th (2021) at the Bitter End. To find out more about what Tara is up to or hear more of the music sampled in the episode, visit tarahack.com Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Caitlin Ewing joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her life as a dancer - from impactful teachers, staying connected to her practice, and her survival job as an essential worker through the ups and downs of lockdown in New York City. Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Pooya Mohseni joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her creative journey as an actor, writer, filmmaker and activist. Pooya shares about her name, claiming her identity, including coming out publicly as trans on marriage equality day, and claiming her chosen home in New York. To find out more about all that Pooya is up to, visit pooyaland.com Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Robbie Simpson joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about growing as an artist, training, and access . Along with being an actor, director, and musician, Robbie created The Breakdown with Robbie as a way to demystify the casting process for fellow artists. To find out more about all that Robbie is up to, visit robbiesimpsonactor.com Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Shá Cage joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about being bold, forging one's own path, radical imagination and activism in art. Along with being a multi-hyphentate creator, Shá has also created spaces for the voices that inspire and represent the future: Trú Rúts , Film Streem (a platform where you can watch Sundance Official Selection New Neighbors) and A Moment of Silence . Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Atul Prashar joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about his expansive creative life that ranges from Chicago to New York and the Music Industry to Finance (yes, blockchain is mentioned!) We dive into composing for tv, streaming deals and Atul's podcast Whiskey Hue on business, tech and culture. Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Robert Clohessy joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about his life in theater, tv, film, getting into boxing, frequently being cast as a heavy, and his first time on an airplane - going to LA for an audition that roundabout led to his role on Hill Street Blues Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Mary Giuliani joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about entertaining, her family history in hospitality, and creating events and experiences through her very unique path as a business owner , party expert, author , and mother (special shout-out to Salvador Dali). Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Patti Dille joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her work as an ambassador for The Peyton Heart Project , bringing a message of kindness, hope and ending stigma when discussing suicide awareness. Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Gordon Clapp joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about his career spanning theater, film and tv; including touring for a decade with the show This Verse Business where he plays fellow New Hampshirite Robert Frost. Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Ryan J Haddad joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about representation, romance, and making your own work. Catch Ryan's solo show HI, ARE YOU SINGLE? streaming through Feb 2021, co-produced by Wooly Mammoth Theater Company and IAMA Theater Company. Edited by : Kyle Drumheller Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Marsha Mason joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about acting, directing, farming, fame, racing and more from her expansive creative life. Welcome to our first interview! Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
The phrase "someone's thunder" comes from the theater – but not a famous line from a bard – a stolen special effect! In the early 1700s a new sound effect swept theaters uncredited and the phrase to steal someone’s thunder was born. Isn’t that the way with art? Who cares where it’s from – if it makes us feel, we want more of it – in different ways – again and again! Native New Yorkers, entertainment professionals, and long-time friends Angela Pierce and Stephanie Klapper chat about creativity in...
