Julia Knight joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her experience as a birth doula, noticing and molding energetic environments, and auditioning while breastfeeding. Julia began her career in dance and has worked as a fight choreographer, personal trainer, and now a birth doula alongside making art. To find out more about Julia, visit her insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Christopher Scott joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about directing, becoming a teaching artist, and bringing originality to every performance. Christopher began his career as an actor both on and off Broadway before delving into directing and creating new works. To find out more about Christopher, visit his website and insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Happy Spring! We are re-releasing a Someone's Thunder favorite Eliza of Wardrobe Boss. 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)...
Dani Martineck joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about gender-expansive performers, their short film and a bit of psychology. Dani is a non-binary performer, writer and producer based in New York. To find out more about Dani, visit their website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Allison Ward joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about treasure-hunting, all things vintage and composition. Allison is the owner of Madame Fortuna (updated website coming soon) who started her career in photography. To find out more about Allison and the upcoming vintage show she'll be a part of in New York City this Spring, visit her shop and the show on insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Seema Desai Maglio joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the joy of writing, cultivating an audience and growing up in Queens. Seema is the CEO and founder of The Found Word which specializes in creating content for Law Firms. You can find out more about Seema at the Found Word website . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Izaak Sunleaf and Jaron Young join Stephanie and Angela to talk about comedy, self-producing, and their show: Boyband Breakup: The Musical . Izaak and Jaron met through the sketch comedy scene in New York and also share about stand up and parody writing. Tickets to their March 1st performance at Caveat in in the Lower East Side can be found here . You can find out more about Izaak and Jaron on instagram. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Ned Morgan joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the non-profit Water Compass , creativity in community messaging and the Statue of Liberty. Ned is an expert in environmental management and shares with us about building solar-powered water supply systems in rural communities to provide a reliable and sustainable source of clean water -specifically Uganda. You can find out more about Water Compass at their website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Kara Arean joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about song writing, devised plays and accent work. Kara is an actor and singer/songwriter based in New York. You can find out more about Kara at her website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Dennis Milam Bensie joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about wig design, playing with dolls, and a daily dose of art. Dennis is a designer, author and educator. After twenty seasons with the Intiman Theater in Seattle, Dennis now teaches in the conservatory program at Webster University . Dennis manages several instagram accounts: DennisMilamBensie - overall personal DennyMinni - daily art with Denny Mini Dennis_Milam_Bensie_Wigs - Wig Portfolio Dennis_Did_That_Play - All the Shows DennisPlaysWi...
A quick note from all of us: Happy New Year and thanks for all the support! We'll be back soon with our next interview.
Joshua Sterling Bragg joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about filmmaking, the digital media landscape, and inspiring stories from people living with rare diseases. Josh is the Senior Creative Director & Cinematographer for Believe Limited and the founder of Haunting Season . To find out more about Josh visit his website or TikTok . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Darius Phelps joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about poetry, continuing education, and finding inspiration through grief. Darius is a poet, illustrator, educator and activist. You can find out more about Darius at his insta . To find out more about classes and more at Brooklyn Poets , you can follow their insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Melissa Fitzgerald joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about service, hope and raising awareness through art. Melissa is the Director of Strategic Engagement at ALLRISE, a non-profit advocacy organization for justice system innovation addressing substance use and mental health at every intercept point. Melissa is also a producer , author and actress. You can find out more about Melissa at her insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Rick Benjamin joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, preservation efforts, and finding your audience. Rick is the Founder & Artistic Director of The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra which is an historic American music repertory ensemble which tours year-round throughout the United States and abroad. Along with over 30 years with The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (which was founded when Rick was still a student at Juilliard), Rick conducts, arranges music, lectures and teaches Tuba and euphoniu...
Yahya Jeffries-El joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the dignity of being an artist, finding artistic nourishment, and being a native New Yorker. Yah is a recording artist, DJ, film-maker, actor and original collaborator on Someone's Thunder! You can find out more about Yah at his website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Rachel Reiner joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about making connections, encouraging support, and being unapologetically multifaceted. Rachel is the director of Audience Enagement at the Broadway League, the managing director of Resonance Ensemble , Executive Director of the Jimmy Awards and more! Rachel created the site careers.broadway and leads the Broadway Bridges program through the Broadway League. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Lizzie McGraw joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about tenacity, design, and instantaneous manifestation. Lizzie is the owner of Tumbleweed and Dandelion and author of Creative Style: liveable loveable spaces . You can find out more about Lizzie at her website and the store's insta. To participate in the special give-away of Lizzie's first book, reach out to us on Someone's Thunder instagram *while supplies last! Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
James Vasquez joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about directing, the landscape of regional theater, and how a dog person can also love Caturday. James is a director, Resident Artist of The Old Globe Theatre and San Diego native. You can find out more about James on his website and insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Rachel Klein joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about directing, fostering community, and opulence on a budget. Rachel is a director and choreographer whose work has been seen all around New York City. You can find out more about Rachel on her website and insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Brooke Leialoha joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, intuition, and exploring legacy. Brooke is a multidimensional artist who creates visual art and music. She is also the author of several books, an entrepreneur, and a psychic medium. You can find out more about Brooke on her website and insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Izaskun Zabala joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about craftsmanship, intuition, and creating heirlooms. Izaskun is a jewelry designer from Spain who has lived and worked around the world, including studying in Dublin and New York before creating her namesake brand . You can find out more about Izaskun on her website and insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Andy Engel joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the business of show, being a witness to history as a native New Yorker, and the rush of getting a laugh. Andy is the founder of the Manhattan Comedy School and a stand-up comedy producer with thirty years experience at clubs including the famous spots Gotham and Carolines. The child of two photographers (well known New York artists in their own right), Andy got 'pretty famous' calling into morning radio shows across the country with his impres...
Alejo Vietti joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about building his career, collaboration, and getting married after over twenty years with his partner. Alejo is an acclaimed costume designer who has worked on multiple Broadway premieres; he got his first US gig with legend Ann Roth after calling her from the phone book. You can find out more about Alejo on his insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Amir Arison joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about finding healing in his art, preparation, and gratitude. Amir is an actor, director and teacher who made his Broadway debut in 2022 starring in The Kite Runner after nine seasons in the NBC hit The Blacklist. You can find out more about Amir on his insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Brian Vincent joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the discovery process in original work, tenacity, and the journey of his film " Make Me Famous ." Brian is an actor, writer, director and documentary filmmaker. You can find out more about the film on insta , and with this exclusive link to tickets in New York this month (June '23). Live links as additional screenings are booked can be found here . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Angella Fraser returns along with her lifelong bestie: Dr Leslie Osei-Tutu. The pair join Angela and Stephanie for a special cross-over episode with their podcast: Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn . To find out more about Black Boomer Besties you can also visit the show's insta and YouTube . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Paul Florez-Taylor joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about curiosity, coping mechanisms and discovering abundance beyond deprivation. Paul is a journalist, author and the head auctioneer at HUNT auctioneers - a unique company that hosts galas and fundraises for charitable organizations. You can find out more about Paul at his insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
Tom Alan Robbins Stephanie and Angela to talk about his book series The Twit Chronicles , playing the same role on Broadway for over a decade, and becoming well-rounded as an artist. Tom is an actor, singer and author; and finally taking credit as the originator of the "Happy Trails" tradition for actors exiting a run on Broadway. You can listen to the audio drama version of Twits in Love (the first of his series) as a podcast, and also find out more about Tom at his website and insta . Original...
Alison Fraser joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about originating and reimagining characters, having a support system, and continuous learning. Alison is an actress and singer: twice Tony-nominated and featured on over twenty albums . Alison continues challenging herself with passion projects including voiceover and audio book recording and teaches at Fordham University. You can find out more about Alison at her website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)...
