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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Ep. 99: Andre Jordan Talks Diana, Equity, Diversity, and So Much More by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Andre Jordan is making his Broadway debut in DIANA. National Tours: SHREK THE MUSICAL (Donkey), LEGALLY BLONDE (Carlos), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Zebulon…

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Sunday, May 23, 2021

Ep. 98: (Re)Opening Doors at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts by Lauren Van Hemert

It was just a few weeks ago that I had the chance to walk into the Duke Energy Center for the first time in 14 months. I wasn’t there for a show, but I was there to chat with its Director …

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Monday, May 17, 2021

Ep. 97: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Godspell with the Original off-Broadway Cast by Lauren Van Hemert

In honor of GODSPELL's 50th anniversary, Lauren Van Hemert interviews original cast members from the musical's first production at the Cherry Lane Theatre. Hear stories from all those who ar…

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Ep. 96: Sound Up with Tony Award-Winning Sound Designer Rob Kaplowitz by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Robert Kaplowitz has spent the last twenty-five years designing sound and composing music for theater, and has been honored with an Obie for Sustained Excellence in Sound Des…

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Ep. 95: Where Can I Go? Candid Conversations with Survivors of the Holocaust by Lauren Van Hemert

For many of us, it is difficult to comprehend the overwhelming enormity of the Holocaust and the 6-million Jews who were murdered by the Nazi regime during WWII. The historical trauma that i…

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Ep. 94: Save Our Stages, Where Do We Go From Here? by Lauren Van Hemert

Back in December, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion spending bill that included more than $900 billion in pandemic relief. This was known as Save Our Stages and those monies were to be distr…

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Sunday, April 4, 2021

Ep. 93: Racism and AAPI Representation in Theatre by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Thao Nguyen is an Actor/Singer who is comfortable on both the operatic and musical theatre stage. Nguyen is acclaimed by critics for his "velvety baritone and his ease and …

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Ep. 92: A Candid Conversation with Ashlee Latimer (aka Mx. Thief) by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Ashlee Latimer is a producer and writer based in New York City. Co-producing projects include: The Inheritance (Broadway), Once On This Island (Tony Award), The Jungle …

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Ep. 91: Mike Anthony Talks Life at Hamilton by Lauren Van Hemert

When Mike Anthony moved to New York City to become an actor, he’d imagined being under the bright lights of Broadway, living a life full of fame and fortune. Instead, he took a job not on …

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Ep. 90: Carlita Victoria on Darkness Rising, Mental Health, and More by Lauren Van Hemert

Carlita Victoria was last seen on stage in the North Carolina Theatre production of Kinky Boots just over a year ago. She is a singer and dancer who has performed all over the world. But beh…

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Sunday, February 28, 2021

Ep. 89: Robert Hartwell Talks Homecomings, History, and Resilience by Lauren Van Hemert

Earlier this year it was announced that in addition to his busy schedule running a successful business, as well as renovating a historic home, that North Carolina native Robert Hartwell woul…

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Monday, February 15, 2021

Ep. 88: Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Storytelling by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Brian Westbrook was born and raised in Henderson, NC. He studied piano, voice, theatre, and dance at Appalachian State University. From 2000 – 2009 Brian worked and perform…

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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Ep. 87: Coloring, Musicals and Mindfulness with Coloring Broadway’s Andrea Koehler by Lauren Van Hemert

Want to color? Join us for our next virtual community coloring night, which is February 10th. The event is free but registration is required. For more information visit our https://www.event…

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Ep. 86: Fight Choreography Explained by Jeff A.R. Jones, Heather Strickland, and Tara Nicole Williams by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guests Jeff. A. R. Jones has served as Resident Designer for Carolina Ballet for 17 years where he designed sets and/or costumes for many of the company's original works beginning …

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Orlando Parker Jr. on Life in London, Music, and the Importance of Supporting Artists by Lauren Van Hemert

Live chat with singer, model, activist, businessman, Orlando Parker Jr. The post Orlando Parker Jr. on Life in London, Music, and the Importance of Supporting Artists appeared first on Cover…

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Sunday, January 17, 2021

Ep. 85: Arts North Carolina’s Nate McGaha Explains the Save Our Stages Act by Lauren Van Hemert

On December 27th, President Trump signed H.R. 133 (Save Our Stages) into law, which provides billions of dollars of relief to arts venues, organizations, museums, and cinemas. There is signi…

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Ep. 84: One-on-One with Ed Asner by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Ed Asner has been an enduring presence in television, film and stage for 60 years. Developing his craft in Chicago and New York, Ed established himself as a solid and versat…

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Saturday, December 12, 2020

Ep. 83: On Board the USS Christmas with Riley Hough by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Riley Hough is an actor from Raleigh, North Carolina who has been chasing his career professionally since age 10. His recent credits include roles in Vice Principals, The R…

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Monday, October 5, 2020

Ep. 82: Reopening London’s West End by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Luca Molinari, a theatre blogger based in the United Kingdom (London Theatre Reviews), has to say about the "cultural catastrophe" caused by COVID-19. The post Ep. 82: Reopening …

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Ep. 82: Reopening London’s West End by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Luca Molinari started London Theatre Review in 2018 with the idea of sharing reviews, news and interviews. For more information visit https://www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk/ …

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Ep. 81: Prageeta Sharma and Kate R. Morris, On the Roof, In the Tombs by Lauren Van Hemert

Prageeta Sharma and Kate R. Morris' play ON THE ROOF, IN THE TOMBS is available to view virtually through September 30th. For more information visit https://burningcoal.org/the-19th-on-the-r…

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Ep. 80: Ariel Zetina Talks GERRYMANDERIA by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Ariel Zetina is a Chicago based artist, focusing in music, deejaying, and writing. Plays include Pink Milk, Mechanisms of Fidelity, and British Honduras Fantasy [honorab…

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Ep. 79: The Black Emperor of Broadway by Lauren Van Hemert

In 2017, Adrienne Earle Pender’s play “N” premiered at Theatre in the Park. Inspired by the true story of her distant cousin, Charles S. Gilpin, and his relationship with Eugene O’…

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Ep. 78: Jennifer Natalya Fink Talks ‘Bitter Flower’ by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Jennifer Natalya Fink is the author of five acclaimed novels, including the Doctorow Prize-winning  Bhopal Dance. She is the author/deviser of 30+ performance works. He…

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Ep. 77: Lightning Hitting the Candlestick by Lauren Van Hemert

Ruth Margraff and Kamala Sankaram's opera, LOST MUSIC FROM THE HEART OF EVERYTHING (a suffrage aria for Amelia Himes Walker), will be available to view virtually through the end of September…

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Ep. 76: Behold, Colored and Woman, Inconceivable by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest MJ Perrin’s plays have been produced throughout the United States. She’s a Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awardee for Playwriting and a former member of th…

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

Ep. 75: A Conversation with Performer and Playwright Deb Margolin by Lauren Van Hemert

What would you do if you were met in a voting booth by a mysterious stranger from the past? That is the crux of Deb Margolin’s short comedic play INALIENABLE RIGHTS. This play is being co-…

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Ep. 74: A Conversation with Playwright Elaine Romero by Lauren Van Hemert

The Justice Theater Project, is co-producing Elaine Romero's play A Sentiment, as part of The 19th Amendment Project. The play opens virtually August 22nd and runs through September 30th. Fo…

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Ep. 73: Carrie Knowles Gets Arthurian with The Ladies Are Waiting by Lauren Van Hemert

For more information on The 19th Amendment Project, visit https://burningcoal.org/the-19th-ladies-are-waiting/ (https://burningcoal.org/the-19th-ladies-are-waiting/). For more information on…

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Ep. 72: The 19th Amendment Project by Lauren Van Hemert

Burning Coal Theatre presentsThe 19th Amendment Project, a collection of short plays written by some of the most accomplished women and/or non-binary playwrights working today, writing on th…

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Monday, August 10, 2020

Ep. 71: A Conversation with Token Theatre Friends’ Jose Solis by Lauren Van Hemert

Jose Solís is a Honduran theatre critic based in NYC. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Backstage, American Theater, America Magazine, and TDF Stages. He is the co-creator and …

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