EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 1H 57M
The Art of the Character Actor: Nostradamus, Sipos, and Storytelling with Brian Gonzales
from APEX Hour at SUU · host Ryan Paul, Brian Gonzales
A Lifelong Performing Career: Guest Brian Gonzales traces his journey growing up in Dallas and San Antonio, raised by a television crew chief father and a blues singer/director mother, leading to his Broadway debut in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Crafting Iconic Character Roles: An inside look at originating Babkak in Aladdin on Broadway and stepping into two distinct 2026 Randall Theater roles at USF: the explosive, comedic seer Nostradamus in Something Rotten and the delicate, pragmatic clerk Ladislav Sipos in She Loves Me. The Interconnected Theater Community: Reflections on lifelong artistic partnerships, working alongside close friends like director Alan Muraoka and actor Blake Henri, and navigating the shifts of regional theater. Connecting with the Audience: A deep dive into how actors read and respond to live audience energy, adjusting timing without losing the grounded emotional truth of a production. Connect with SUU & The Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the 65th anniversary season at bard.org ***Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex
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Join host Ryan Paul on a warm, delightful edition of the APEX Radio Hour for a conversation with Broadway veteran and Utah Shakespeare Festival actor Brian Gonzales. Brian reflects on his multi-generational family roots in television and theater, his journey originating roles in Aladdin on Broadway, and his approach to bringing character roles to life. From the comedic physical theater of Nostradamus in Something Rotten to the grounded, protective heart of Sipos in She Loves Me, this episode explores the transformative power of authentic community and live storytelling.
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