Spotlight: The American Stage Podcast

A spotlight on the the student matinee experience for American Stage's production of SILENT SKY.  Interviews with students who attended a pre-show workshop, visited our theater to experienced this production, and conversed in a post-show chat back.  Special guest host Lyle Sweppenheiser, our education and outreach apprentice, gives his thoughts on facilitating and designing the student matinee experience.   Produced by: Sadie Lockhart  

Jeremy Douglass, sound designer and original composer for American Stage's production of SILENT SKY, is revolutionizing the way the we experience underscoring, soundscapes,  and music in the theater.  This exclusive interview gives an in depth look into his work, process, and original compositions for SILENT SKY.   Check out his websites for more content and music at jeremydouglassmusic.com and floridabjorkestra.com.  You can also learn more about his work in the American Theatre Magazine.

A behind the scenes look into American Stage's production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson.  We are joined by director, Kristin Clippard, Sherri Smith-Dodgeson of Miss Science, and Tanja Diederich of Starsplitter Adventures as we discuss the intricate themes of the show and the incredible impact of Henrietta Leavitt's discovers on the world.   Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation with actor Vi Tran about his experience working on VIETGONE with musical selections and conversations about he and Mackenzie Goodwin Tran's original work, THE BUTCHER'S SON, a Vietnamese American Musical.   Instagram: @butchersonmusical Twitter: @TBSmusical   Produced by: Sadie Lockhart

A live recording of our behind the scenes event for VIETGONE by Qui Nguyen at American Stage.  A deeper dive into the artistry, themes, and theatrical elements of our production.  The conversation features select members of the cast, Jeff Kim, Sami Ma*, Vi Tran*, and the director, Brian Balcom.  Produced: Sadie Lockhart  Join us for Behind the Scene for SILENT SKY on November 10th  *Member of Actors’ Equity Association 

How improvisational theatre impacts cognitive, emotional, and social development for individuals and communities. Special guests: Kathleen Taylor, Megan Felder, Jenna Felder, Eric Anderson, and Patrick A. Jackson.  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart

Spotlight on Artist Laura Spencer A conversation with Laura Spencer, artist of American Stage's 2019-2020 season artwork as she discusses her process in creating poster art and the key elements that she featured in the series.   Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

How provocative theatre can transform a community.  An interview with Stephanie Gularte about her play selection process and an in-depth look into the programming of our 2019-2020 season.  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation surrounding the musical's themes including: identity, inter-generational support, and more ways to be an inclusive community.  Host: Patrick A. Jackson  Conversation with: Jim Nixon (METRO Marketing Manager & LGBT Liaison); James Keane (METRO Division Director of Development); Ryan Williams-Jent (Tampa Bay Bureau Chief at Watermark); TeMonet - Nicole Levy (Co founder of Out and Loud Florida, Fundraising w /Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Florida TRANS MISSION MEDIA)   Produced by:  Sadie Lockhart

Spotlight on THE GAP AND THE GLUE A conversation featuring Stephanie Gularte about the next generation of theatre artists. And an interview with the current 18-19 apprentices (Donovan Whitney, Rose Hahn, Kaylie Horowitz, Dylan Renfrow, and Season Wong) as we get a behind-the-scenes look at their original work, THE GAP AND THE GLUE. Producer & Host: Sadie Lockhart   

A behind the scenes look into the vision and creation of FUN HOME at American Stage.  An exploration of what it is like to play Alison at 3 different points in her life.  Conversation featuring: Adrianne Hick*(Adult Alison), Mollie Posnik (Medium Alison), and Mercy Roberts (Small Alison).  *Member of Actors’ Equity Association  Host and Audio Producer: Sadie Lockhart 

A dive into how technology has influenced and continues to evolve our theatrical art form. A conversation with Director of Production, Jerid Fox, Technical Director, Timon Brown and Master Electrician, Chris Baldwin. Spotlight on American Stage in the Park.  Music: Jeremy Douglass Produced: Sadie Lockhart 

A Behind the Scenes look at LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT by Eugene O'Neill and the relevancy of this legacy piece today. A conversation with the director Brendon Fox and cast members: Josh Odsess-Rubin*, James Keegan*, Billy Finn*, and Janis Stevens.* *Member of Actors’ Equity Association Music: Jeremy Douglass Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation with Stephanie Gularte, Michael Raabe, and Shain Stroff about the decades-long community tradition of American Stage in the Park and how theater empowers and unites the community.   Comments from: Armando Acevedo; Kaylie Horowitz; Dylan Renfrow; Kelly Plescia; Holly Atwood; Becca McCoy*; Jen Byrne*; Matt Acquard; Joe Grady; Rachel Harrison*; Amanda LaForge* *Member of Actors’ Equity Association Music by: Jeremy Douglass Produced by: Sadie Lockhart

Empowering women in theater through the lens of the current American Stage production, THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman.  Conversation with Amy Resnick, Annie Fitzpatrick and Kristin Clippard.   Music: Jeremy Douglass 

Join director Kristin Clippard and actors Amy Resnick and Annie Fitzpatrick as we discuss a behind-the-scenes view of THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman. Playing at American Stage now through April 7th.   

Welcome to the pilot episode of SPOTLIGHT: The American Stage Podcast where we hold a community conversation inspired by the play PIPELINE by Dominique Morisseau.  First, we will join in a post-show conversation with high school students and then have a discussion about solutions for the school to prison pipeline phenomena with community leaders Winnie Foster, Reverend Kenny Irby, and Chief Luke Williams.  Music: Jeremy Douglass Theme Song: Definitely Not Murderers (American Stage Musical Improv team)