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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 24 MIN

Alex Koltchak & Director Michael Sladek Talk "Bent Through Glass!"

from The Roundtable with Robert Bannon · host Broadway Podcast Network

Actor Alex Koltchak and director Michael Sladek join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss their deeply moving project Bent Through Glass. The powerful work tells the story of a father navigating the devastating loss of his daughter to suicide, sharing an honest chronicle of grief, family, and healing. Through memories of his daughter Parker and the journey of his surviving family, the piece raises awareness around mental health while exploring the redemptive power of love and connection. In this emotional conversation, Alex opens up about transforming personal grief into storytelling, weaving moments of unexpected humor and humanity that arise from remembering the life and spirit of his daughter. Director Michael Sladek shares how he approached bringing such an intimate and vulnerable story to the screen, creating space for both heartbreak and hope. It’s a powerful Roundtable conversation about loss, love, and the stories that help us heal. Watch & listen on YouTube, BroadwayWorld, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & more. More at RobertBannon.com & follow along on Instagram @RobertMBannon #BentThroughGlass #AlexKoltchak #MichaelSladek #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #MentalHealthAwareness #Storytelling #FilmConversation #NowStreaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Alex Koltchak and director Michael Sladek join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss their deeply moving project Bent Through Glass. The powerful work tells the story of a father navigating the devastating loss of his daughter to suicide, sharing an honest chronicle of grief, family, and healing. Through memories of his daughter Parker and the journey of his surviving family, the piece raises awareness around mental health while exploring the redemptive power of love and connection. In this emotional conversation, Alex opens up about transforming personal grief into storytelling, weaving moments of unexpected humor and humanity that arise from remembering the life and spirit of his daughter. Director Michael Sladek shares how he approached bringing such an intimate and vulnerable story to the screen, creating space for both heartbreak and hope. It’s a powerful Roundtable conversation about loss, love, and the stories that help us heal. Watch & listen on YouTube, BroadwayWorld, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & more. More at RobertBannon.com & follow along on Instagram @RobertMBannon #BentThroughGlass #AlexKoltchak #MichaelSladek #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #MentalHealthAwareness #Storytelling #FilmConversation #NowStreaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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