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TPAC's Arts Appetizer Podcasts

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InsideOut is a podcast from the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville that takes you behind the scenes of the performing arts.
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Episodes

The Cast of "Girl From The North Country"

John Schiappa, Sharaé Moultrie, and Ben Biggers from the touring cast of "Girl From The North Country" join TPAC's Kristin Horsley to discuss their experiences on Broadway and on tour.

Jan 24, 202425 minSeason 7Ep. 20

"A Christmas Carol" with Micah-Shane Brewer

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Micah-Shane Brewer, Nashville Repertory Theatre artistic director. In this episode, we explore the unique vision behind their original production of "A Christmas Carol." Discover the inspiration, creative decisions, and the magic of bringing this classic story to life in a new light. Micah-Shane discusses the challenges and triumphs of this project, the original music he composed for the piece, and gives a sneak peek into future productions. Don't miss...

Dec 01, 202329 minSeason 7Ep. 19

The Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire

Join us for a lively and touching episode of the InsideOut podcast, featuring the cast and creators of the Broadway show "Mrs. Doubtfire." We delve into conversation with original cast members and the musical's co-composer, Nashville's own Wayne Kirkpatrick, to explore the rollercoaster journey of this heartwarming production. Revel in stories and laughter with Rob McClure, the mastermind behind the title role Mrs. Doubtfire, and gain insights from Aaron Kaburick and David Hibbard. From the show...

Nov 10, 202327 minSeason 7Ep. 18

Season For Young People

An inside look at one of TPAC's most successful educational programs, Season for Young People, this podcast uncovers more than 40 years of presenting live professional theatre, exclusively to school children. We hear from Tennessee teachers, a graduating high school senior, professional touring artists, and members of TPAC's education department to discuss the benefits and impact that the Season For Young People has had on classrooms to build confidence, encourage self-expression, and nurture an...

Feb 28, 202326 minSeason 6Ep. 18

The Cast of Six

Learn about life on the road with the Broadway National Tour of SIX featuring Zan Berube, Amina Faye, and Cecelia Snow from the Boleyn company and hosted by Nashville's Tosha Marie. Tosha is the dance studio owner of TMProductions, who hosted the 2023 open call auditions in Nashville. The cast members give an in-depth look at what touring is like, the extensive work that goes into being an alternate, and the joys of being a part of this empowering all-female cast!

Feb 21, 202351 minSeason 6Ep. 17

The Cast of Les Misérables

Cast members from Les Misérables: Devin Archer, Gregory Lee Rodriguez, and Jenna Burns join TPAC’s Community Engagement team to discuss performing in the show in 2022. Find out what it's like to perform in a show in it's 40th year of production, while getting a behind the scenes look at how these performers get in the zone 8-times a week. Jenna Burns, a Belmont graduate, discusses what it's like to be back performing on a Nashville stage. The TPAC InsideOut Podcast is produced by Kristin Horsley...

Dec 06, 202246 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Graham Keen and Sarah Childress discuss the musical "Pretty Woman"

Local film expert and Nashville Film Festival Education and Engagement Manager, Sarah Childress, unpacks the film Pretty Woman as it relates to the broadway tour of the dynamic new musical. Hear Nashville native and touring cast member, Graham Keen talk about his return to the TPAC stage after 15 years, and the joys and challenges of being a "swing" on an engagaing production like this. The TPAC InsideOut Podcast is produced by Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Singh with editing and mixing by Tim Ho...

Sep 29, 202228 minSeason 6Ep. 15

LeLand Gantt discusses writing and starring in "Rhapsody in Black"

Acclaimed stage and film actor/writer, LeLand Gantt, discusses his one-person show; Rhapsody in Black. Hear Gantt delve into the process around creating this deeply personal, funny, and strikingly relevant piece about the internal journey of the Black Perspective in America. The TPAC InsideOut Podcast is produced by Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Singh with editing and mixing by Tim Horsley.

Aug 29, 202214 minSeason 6Ep. 14

The 2022 Spotlight Awards and Outstanding Performers Angelis Gonzalez and Xander Benton

Learn about the Nashville High School Musical Theatre Awards, or Spotlight Awards, with Cassie LaFevor, TPAC's Director of Education Enrichment. Then, hear from the 2022 Outstanding Lead Performers - Angelis Gonzalez of Ravenwood High School who won for their performance in "Matilda The Musical" and Alexander Benton of John Overton High School who won for his performance in "Something’s Rotten!" - about their experiences performing at TPAC and on Broadway at The Jimmy Awards. The TPAC InsideOut ...

Aug 15, 202243 minSeason 6Ep. 13

Kashif Andrew Graham and cast discuss "To Kill A Mockingbird"

Kashif Andrew Graham, Vanderbilt University’s Outreach Librarian for Religion and Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity Library, joins a discussion of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork and Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation, To Kill a Mockingbird , with touring cast members Melanie Moore (Scout Finch) and Yaegel T. Welch (Tom Robinson). The TPAC InsideOut Podcast is produced by Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Singh with editing and mixing by Tim Horsley. Special thanks to the Br...

Aug 05, 202251 minSeason 6Ep. 12

David Ian Lee and the Detoured Passengers of "Come From Away"

Nashville theater professional David Ian Lee leads a conversation with Come From Away cast member Jeremy Woodard; Kevin Tuerff, the detoured passenger upon whom Jeremy's character is based; and volunteer coordinators Kevin Hopkins and Jake Turner, who assisted the passengers in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

Apr 06, 202227 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Sasha Hutchins and a Reimagined "Oklahoma!"

Sasha Hutchings from the touring Broadway show Oklahoma! talks with TPAC's Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Singh about the production, reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical.

Feb 09, 202235 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Panel Discussion on the Fisk Jubilee Singers and "Walk Together Children"

TPAC's Kristin Horsley hosts a discussion about the Fisk Jubilee Singers and TPAC's new film, "Walk Together Children: The 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers." Panelists include musical director Paul T. Kwami, singer Ariana Okhuozagbon, film director Jon Royal, Nashville Public Television program manager Jessica Turk, and TPAC's Executive Vice President of Education and Community Engagement Roberta Ciuffo-West. The discussion is part of the InsideOut of the Lunch Box series with Vande...

Oct 21, 202152 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Special - Interview with 2020 Spotlight Award Recipients

In this special episode, TPAC's Kristin Horsley speaks with three 2020 Spotlight Awards recipients as well as the Director of the Spotlight Awards, TPAC's Cassie LaFevor! The Spotlight Awards are presented in partnership with Lipscomb University with special thanks to Kraft CPAs.

Oct 12, 202037 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Warming Up With Sam Ashdown

In this episode, TPAC's Kristin Horsley talks with Nashville Shakespeare Festival's Sam Ashdown about his vocal and acting training and how he stays fit to perform Shakespeare's leading men.

Sep 29, 202027 minSeason 6Ep. 6

Warming Up With Rashad Rayford

Introducing TPAC InsideOut's "Warming Up With" series! In this series, we talk with artists about their training and experiences in the performing arts, and learn how they care for their instruments and prepare for performances. In this episode, Kristin Horsley speaks with Rashad Rayford about his journey beginning in spoken word, to acting, to public speaking. https://www.rashadthapoet.com/

Aug 31, 202025 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Warming Up With Tim Calhoun

Introducing TPAC InsideOut's "Warming Up With" series! In this series, we talk with artists about their training and experiences in the performing arts, and learn how they care for their instruments and prepare for performances. In this episode, we’re warming up with guitarist Tim Calhoun who discusses his experiences working in the recording studio, on stage, and in the orchestra pit. Tim Calhoun is a professional guitarist, and commercial guitar instructor at Trevecca Nazarene University. Afte...

Aug 11, 202024 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Warming Up With Helen Huang

Introducing TPAC InsideOut's "Warming Up With" series! In this series, we talk with artists about their training and experiences in the performing arts, and learn how they care for their instruments and prepare for performances. First up is Helen Huang, a Chinese-born soprano with a wide range of musical interests, spanning from baroque to the present day. Below is the song Helen performs in this episode. You can learn more about Helen at HelenHuangSoprano.com 我住长江头 (I live at the source of the ...

Jul 20, 202022 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Special - Interview with Dr. Ricki Gibbs on the Importance of Arts Education

In this episode, TPAC's CEO Jennifer Turner talks with Metro Nashville Public Schools' principal of the year, Dr. Ricki Gibbs. Dr. Gibbs discusses his school, Warner Arts Magnet Elementary, and its unique arts partnership with TPAC. Their conversation is pulled from a recent Salon Series event presented on Zoom.

Jul 14, 202058 minSeason 6Ep. 2

TPAC 20 - Dr. Jim Jackson on Mental Health during Covid-19

In this special episode, Kristin Horsley speaks remotely with Dr. Jim Jackson, Psychologist and Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about his work and research, and helps guide us toward healthy practices during this ongoing crisis.

May 02, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Arts Appetizer - 'My Fair Lady'

On this Arts Appetizer, Kristin Horsley speaks with My Fair Lady cast members Adam Grupper and Kevin Pariseau, dialect coach and community member Jill Massie, as well as TPAC's Lattie Brown. They discuss everything from the different dialects in London, to teaching students here in Nashville, their careers, and more. My Fair Lady held performances at TPAC February 4-9, 2020.

Feb 10, 202046 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Arts Appetizer - 'CATS'

In this episode, Kristin Horsley speaks with CATS cast members Adam Richardson and Maria Failla as well as Maegan Phan, co-owner of Mewsic Kitty Cafe. The conversation includes everything from singing offstage, to the changes from the original production, to the choreography. CATS performed in Nashville November 19-24, 2019.

Nov 22, 201928 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Arts Appetizer - 'The SpongeBob Musical'

In this Arts Appetizer discussion, Kristin Horsley speaks with TPAC staff member Daniel Harris and The SpongeBob Musical's Cody Cooley and Stephen Kallas about the audition process, the intricate staging, and more. The SpongeBob Musical was performed at TPAC November 5-10, 2020.

Nov 08, 201920 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Arts Appetizer - 'Once on This Island'

In this Arts Appetizer, Jeremy Painter speaks with community partner and Metro Schools African Dance Teacher Normalanga "Nomi" Eniafe and Once on This Island cast member Tyler Hardwick about the importance of this show, the onstage seating, and so much more. Once on This Island was performed at TPAC October 15-20, 2019.

Oct 17, 201940 minSeason 5Ep. 3

TPAC 20 - Kris Lythgoe

On this TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley speaks with Kris Lythgoe, Executive Producer of 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' and Founder of Lythgoe Family Give Kids Panto. Kristin and Kris speak about growing up in a theatrical family, what Panto is, and much more!

Oct 08, 201919 minSeason 5Ep. 2

TPAC 20 - Jennifer Turner

Kristen Horsley spoke with TPAC's new President and CEO, Jennifer Turner, during an Arts Appetizer earlier this year. On this podcast, Jennifer speaks about her experience, hopes for the future, and answers some questions from patrons as we gear up for the 2019-20 Broadway season.

Jul 12, 20199 minSeason 5Ep. 1

TPAC 20 - Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa

Kristin Horsley spoke with Miss Saigon 's Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa about bringing the grand production (helicopter included) around the country, audience reactions, and more on this TPAC 20. Miss Saigon came to TPAC June 4-9, 2019.

Jun 07, 201923 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Arts Appetizer: "Hello, Dolly!"

Cast member and Tennessee native Analisa Leaming talks about taking the show on the road with Broadway legend Betty Buckley, plus dating and relationship specialist Betty Russell shares her experiences as a modern day matchmaker.

May 21, 201941 minSeason 4Ep. 9
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