Brendan Gonzales Boston joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about collaboration, research and engaging with a process. Brendan is a scenic designer and passionate storyteller. To find out more about Brendan, visit his website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Stephen Charles Lincoln joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about balance, confidence and keeping a local business afloat through the pandemic. Stephen is the founder of the Protein Bakery which opened in 1999 and has been featured on Oprah's O-list . Stephen is also a designer, model, fitness instructor, Wicked super-fan and overall inspiration. You can find out more about Stephen at his website and instagram , and at The Protein Bakery's inta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Sally Plass joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about versatility, lifelong friendships and the Off and Off-Off Broadway movement. Sally is a pillar of the theatrical movement of the 70s, but as she says 'when you're in something, you don't see it.' Sally is still making theater as an actress, stage manager, designer or whatever is needed. She is the director of the Primary Stages Off-Broadway Oral History Project . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Lauren Kennedy Brady joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about community-building, taking risks and how singing helps keep her heart open. Lauren is the producing artistic director of Theatre Raleigh where she has both acted and directed and led the move and renovations of a new space for the non-profit. Lauren has worked on Broadway and the West End and has several albums as a vocalist. You can learn more about Lauren at her insta or Theatre Raleigh's . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeff...
Marchánt Davis joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about training, theatrical inspirations and his debut childen's book "A boy and his mirror." Marchánt has worked in theater, film and tv as a performer but also a producer and now an author . You can learn more about Marchánt at his insta and twitter . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
John McCarthy joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about teamwork and support (including lawyers!) and having an international fanbase. John is a painter, chef, restauranteur, and an advisor to the New York Japanese Restaurant Association. You can learn more John and his website and his insta for art or food . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Kyle Holmes and David Taylor-Gomes join Stephanie and Angela to talk about surprises, supporting young artists and meeting a "moment" inside a show. Kyle and David are the creators of Ranked the Musical which was recently featured in the Documentary My So Called High School Rank on HBOMax. Kyle and David worked together in the drama department at a high school in California, and are now founders of Uproar Theatrics , a leader in digital licensing. You can learn more about the team and their work...
Kevin R Free joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about x, x and x. Kevin is a multi-hyphenate: actor, director, writer, singer, artistic director and acclaimed audio book narrator. Kevin has a unique perspective with over thirty years professional experience in the theater, and is currently the artistic director at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken. You can learn more about Kevin at his website and insta. Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Launa Eddy joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about inspiration, scaling up and the art of talking to strangers. Launa is a visual artist, sculptor and performance artist. Launa also creates videos and has worked in various art departments and set design for multiple mediums. You can learn more about Launa and her work at her website and insta . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
In this special Thanksgiving Episode, Stephanie and Angela share their gratitude lists with updates from several of our recents guests. Link Love: KateRigg https://katerigg.com/ https://www.paint2power.com/ (Dec 4th) Simon Mandell https://www.thesimonshow.com/ Shari Elman https://sharielman.com/ Jakob Plummer https://www.classicstage.org/current-season/black-odyssey Angella Frasier https://www.instagram.com/blackboomerbestiesbrooklyn/ https://www.instagram.com/rhythmwigs/ Leo Coletrain https://w...
Angella Fraser joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about authenticity, staying open to surprises, and hair. Angella is a hair and wig supervisor, business owner, podcast host and hair evangelist. You can find out more about Angella on her Instagram , on her podcast and at Rhythm Wigs . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Gina Pollara joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about consistency, patience, and advocating for a vision. Gina is an architect, author and urban designer. While Gina stays off of social media, you can find out more about her upcoming project, The Triable Fire Memorial or the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park , where she was the executive director. Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Bryan Cogman joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about learning on his feet, meeting some of his heroes, and sharing creative opportunities. Bryan is an Emmy Award-winning writer & producer who is best known for Game of Thrones. You can find Bryan on twitter where he talks mostly about classic film. Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Anthony Jackson joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about partnership, experimentation, and food. Anthony is a producer on Taste the Nation, chief of staff to Padma Lakshmi, and a multi media strategist. Anthony shares about his journey through journalism to world travel and more; to find out more visit his website. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Simon Mandal joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about delivering delight, keeping a show fresh, and making magic. Simon is a headlining comedy magician who speaks openly about being an artist in the corporate world with his show. Simon works with several non-profits and also created the longest running free comedy show in New York, which lasted over fifteen years. To find out more visit his website . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Liz Mulkey joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about listening to your own body, nonlinear storytelling and the drive to create. Liz is a choreographer, dancer, teacher and actress who has recently moved to Maine while continuing to work in New York and Los Angeles. To find out more about Liz, visit her website and instagram . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
David Yepez joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about mentorship, interactivity, and pursuing a knighthood. David is an artist and designer who creates work for people to touch, smell and interact with - including music boxes and furniture. Along with his own studio , David is the Art Director for Axios NYC , a collective of creative technologists. To see more of David's work, visit his instagram . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Tarik Flannagan joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about finding the good in the world, changing one's own perspective, and creating calm in his hectic work. Tarik is a television producer who has worked across news, talk shows and more. To find out more about Tarik, visit his Instagram or Twitter . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Jolly Abraham joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about working across mediums and continents, defining personal success, and becoming a new parent. Jolly is an American Actress, living in Ireland. Her stage work includes the classics and many new plays, from regional theaters to Broadway, and she also shares about her film and tv experience. Edited by : Drake George Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Scott Cohen joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about interactivity in art, embracing impermanence, and the Burning Man Festival. Scott is the creator of the Life Cube Project as well as playwright and teacher. To find out more about The Life Cube Project and see visuals of installations from 2011 forward, visit https://lifecubeproject.com/ Edited by : Drake George Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Jeff Fasano joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about creating comfort for his photography subjects while knowing what he wants his art to say. Jeff has photographed celebrities, musicians and theater artists for decades, has a photography book coming soon, and also is a host on the podcast/live talk show Real Men Real Talk Live . To find out more about Jeff and see his photography, visit his website and instagram . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Kate Rigg joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about being art, activism, culture and community. Kate is a whirlwind of creativity in acting, hosting, writing, music and more. You can find out more about Kate's multiple projects at her website and her instagram . Edited by : Drake George Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Wendy and Richard Pini join Stephanie and Angela to talk about world building, being and having fans, and their long-running independent fantasy series ElfQuest . Wendy and Richard married in 1972 after a comic book related letter writing courtship, and by Comic-Con 1978 they were selling copies of ElfQuest . At Comic-Con 2019, Wendy and Richard Pini were inducted into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame. Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Kent Gash joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about cultivating a creative network, inclusivity, and expanding the definition of "classics." Kent is the newly appointed Artistic Director of the Acting Company . He has directed at many of the most prestigious theaters in the United States and is an Arts Professor at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Edited by : Drake George Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Margot Harley joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about building a company, creating opportunities, and finding calm in chaos. Margot is the co-founder of the Acting Company , which turns 50 this year . She was also the Administrator of the Drama Division of The Juilliard School for its first twelve years, and a prolific producer on Broadway, off-Broadway, London and more. Before all these accomplishments, Margot was a professional dancer and a Fulbright scholar. Edited by : Drake George Original...
Eva Armstrong joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about following your heart, tenacity and the unconditional love of dogs. Eva is the owner and co-founder of Eva's Play Pups "the ultimate doggy destination" a 66 acre farm near the Poconos that boards dogs year round (they have special van transport for nyc doggies to enjoy sleep-away camp). Eva's passion for rescue dogs led her to co-found the non-profit rescue organization Badass Animal Rescue , which has been operating for over a decade and has...
Eliza Parrilla joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about living authentically, survival jobs, and finding joy in self-expression. Eliza is a personal stylist and business owner who also has her own podcast . You can find out more about Eliza at her website and instagram . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Philippa Wehle joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about theater, language and community. Philippa is an author, academic and translator of multiple plays. She has been called the living memory of the Festival d'Avignon, founded by Jean Vilar the subject of her thesis and one of her books (now only available in French). Edited by : Drake George Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Jakob Plummer joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about being union strong, mentorship, and making New York City home. Jakob is a stage manager with multiple Broadway credits. Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Melina Mole joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about following your instincts, taking risks, and being a little goth. Melinda is the owner and founder of The Royal Sifting Company , where she creates edible works of art. She talks about her journey from learning to bake from her fearless grandmother to dressing huge shop windows in NYC to starting her company after a pandemic-related layoff in corporate creative for Nike. To see some of Melinda's work, visit her instagram and tiktok . Edited by ...
