Embracing Arlington Arts Talks

Listen to one of the most talked about emerging artist in the DC metro region. His conversation will make you think about the evolving world of digital art!  

Two talented artists lend their talents to LOOK, AVAST and Arts Place Pop-Up on Langston with a sense of creativity that can't be missed. Listen to their interview to be exposed to their brilliance in the DMV region!  Go to the AVAST and Arlingon Artists Alliance website to lean of their latest projects. 

Learn about Brian Quijada's newest script at Mosaic Theater in Washington, DC. You will be spellbound hearing from two remarkable actors Natacia Diaz and Gloria Benavides. Their story of resiliency and insights into the contradictions of the Latino experience in the United States is fascinating; all told through the lens of the WIzard of Oz. 

Listen to a fascinating interview with Ronald Rand a man whose portrayal of Harold Clurman will leave audiences mesmorized!

Listen to a highly entertaining interview with the actors from Monumental Theatre's latest production!    

Catch an entertaining intevew with, board members, Michael "Buzz" Buzzelli and James Critchfield, from the Pittsburgh New Works Festival. Their love for theater is contageous! 

Listen to the directorial team from Theater Alliance's production of Woody Guthrie's American Song. Their creativity and insights will have you running to buy tickets! 

Listen to Dr. Khalid Long, the Board President of the August Wilson Society and learn about the impact of a great American playwright 

You will be genuinely impressed with the design journey of Ann Closs Farley whose latest project of Best Line Wins captures the era of Elaine Mays and Mike Nichols' comedic genuis!

Listen to the gifted actors Francesca Santodmingo (VOS!) and Regina Gibson (The Smoker) as they talk about the nuances of their characters and complexities of their scripts staged at the Contemporary American Theater Festival. 

Listen to Carey Johnston as he spotlights the talents of the big band sounds of DC Starlight Ochestra. Keep up with their performance schedule in the DC region. 

Listen to Rowen and Maddy as they talk about what they learn from being behind the scenes at CATF. Their perspectives will make you smile! 

LIsten to young artists talk about their artistic inspirations. Arlington Artists Alliance curated a special exhbition that captured the talents of dozens of artists from the Arlington County Career Center. 

Listen to an engaging interview with Jessica Kubzansky whose directorial approach will elevate the brilliance of Beth Kander's new comedy Best Line Wins. The CATF premier spotlights the comic game changers Elaine May and Mike Nichols. 

Listen to a fabulous interview with the talented Sirene Noir as Ms. Capital Pride 25-26. Her sense of pride is contageous!

Listen to a provocative interview as Aurin Squire unveils the impact of media manipulation and the crumbling state of our Democracy. His new script at CATF is catching much attention. Don't miss his dark comedy!

Listen to Melanie McCabe as she talks about her debut thriller that will keep you glued to every page! The themes of displacement and memory keep the reader wanting more. 

Listen to an interview that will leave a lump in your throat!  Miss Kitty talks about her triumphs and challenges in the theater world. Her new one-woman cabaret show can't be missed!  

Plastic never felt so good with Toby's Dinner Theatre's production of Mean Girls. Listen to the talented and very funny performers talk about their love for all things musical!

The roots of Yussef El Guindi are fascinating and his early exposure to life in the theater in Egypt and London are insightful. 

Jacob Ming-Trent shares the way in which Shakespeare Saved My Life has become a play about gratitude and salvation. Folger's new show promises to deliver a beautifully electric and touching night of theater. 

Listen to an interview with the talented storytellers Sue Searing and Regina Stoops as they share their origin stories as performers. 

Listen to Gabe Salazar, the Artistic Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, as he sharesthe inspiration for the latest concert which honors the families and community impacted by the Pulse shooting.

Don't miss an inspirational interview with three remarkable artists who talk about the themes and character development in Paula Vogel's Indecent. 

Listen to a very funny interview with Archy Jamjun a Chicago-based storyteller who is the proud host of a hub of queer storytelling experiences. Special thanks to Equality NoVa who made the special podcast series possible!

You will be in awe as you hear Rachel Leigh Dolan talk about her artistry and love for dance. Her latest project at Signature Theatre is influenced by her dance hero Bob Fosse. She shares how she went back to the original script to find inspiration for her own imprint for the show!

Listen to the playwright of a new script Steph Del Rosso and the entire cast of Precarious. Mosaic's latest project will keep audiences laughing and reflecting on the impact of climate change. 

You will be delighted with the interview with the talented cast and director of the multi-award winning musical Once produced at Next Stop Theatre Company. Once is the only show in history to have a Drama Desk, Olivier, Tony, Grammy Award and an Oscar for its musical artistry.  Get your tickets today! 

Meet the talented cast and director/founder from Every Brilliant Thing from the Maryland Ensemble Theater in Frederick, Maryland. Their charming and insightful conversation will motivate  you to catch a beautiful production in the heart of the most beautiful downtown in the USA!

Don't miss an intriguing interview with Nancy Flores and Robert Schumacher who talk about their roles in Ghost Limb, a new production at Avant Bard Theater. The timely and haunting script explores the impact of authoritarianism set against the backdrop of the conflict within Argentina that left thousands of people missing and generationally traumatized!

Listen to the talented playwright Beth Kander as she talks about her new script that will be premiered at the Contempory American Theater Festival starting on July 10th--The Best Line Wins: A Play Inspired by the Improvised Lives of Elaine May and Mike Nichols. Get your tickets today! 

Listen to an inightful and inspirational interview with Jaysen Wright, a frontrunner for the Helen Hayes Outstanding Lead Performer Award for his role in Mosaic Theater Company's production of The Case for the Existence of God. 

Learn and be inspired by Mark Costello and Justin Schmitz as they share the intricacies and creativity behind their sound, media and lighting designs. Their beautiful work at 1st Stage are nomited for Helen  Hayes Awards!

Lolita Marie shares her story of her start in the theater. Her Helen Hayes nomination means much to her as an actor who did not start in the industry until she reached her 30's. She is to be admired for her artistry and excellence!

Listen to the charming and engaging actor Jacob Yeh as he recounts stories on all his Helen Hayes nominations and his success with the 1st Stage production of Birthday Candles. The warm and witty production is nominated for a total of three awards. 

Be impressed by the young media and lighting designer Luis Garcia as he shares his artistic approach in designing shows for two acclaimed productions from Theater Alliance and Spooky Action Theater. 

Casey Kaleba and Adam Poss share their passion for theater and the hard work in staging Rules for Living and The Inheritance Parts 1 & 2, respectively. Their sensibilities and regard for theater are inspiring. 

Listen to Kimberly Gilbert as she shares her thoughts on the development of her character Heidi from What the Constitution Means to Me--a provocative commentary on the threats to the US democracy. 

Sound designer Kenny Neal talks about the range of sound design projects he has created to lift the theater experience. He is nominated for sound design for Adventure Theater's production of Not Your Mother's Goose.

Two remarkable artists, John Langs and David Gow, share their memories as students of the School of Drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the important influence mentors had for them. 

The Helen Hayes nominated set designer, Megan Holden, shares her best practices to create engaging, functional, and kid friendly set designs. 

Listen to the legendary artists Christopher Kendall and Robert Eisenstein as they share stories of their 50-year history with the Folger Consort--the premiere showcase for early music in the United States.

You will be in awe learning about the unconventional life of Hunter S. Thompson and the Helen Hayes Award nominated actor Eric William Morris' portrayal of the iconic misfit.

Don't miss a touching interview with Rayanne Gonzalez from Signature Theatre's Helen Hayes nominated production of In the Heights. 

Catch an interview with Joe Morice as he talks up his work with Better Said Than Done the DMV's premiere storytelling collective! 

Listen to the talented and passionate Artistic Director and Conductor of Choral Arts, Marie Bucoy-Calavan. Her leadership is making an impact in elevating the impact of music for diverse audiences throughout the DMV region. 

Listen to Tia Shearer Bassett as she talks up Prologue Theater's newest production A Mirror. You will be highly amused at the engagement strategies that will keep audiences highly entertained! 

Victor Salinas shares his dream to launch a theater company that unveils the truth through contemporary and  revolutionary productions. His latest project, The Lady Bird of Saint Joan, is bold and deeply honest! 

Joe Yates shares his early beginnings at Olney Theater and the thinking behind his contemporary take on A Doll's House. 

You will be in awe at the passion for acting that Edward Daniels shares as he hosts the tourney of actors, Monologue Madness, across the country.