ArtsFairfax Principals "Talk" Services, Initiatives and More
Embracing Arlington Arts Talks
Release Date: 10/25/2022
Jorge Acevedo, Signature Theatre
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Continuing our goal of interviewing "behind the scenes" theatrical professionals, we welcomed back to the show Jorge Acevedo who is the Casting Director at Signature Theatre. Find out exactly ehat a casting director does ad how they go about finding the right actors for each role. Also learn the audition process followed at Signature, how Jorge strives to bring diversity and "outside the box" thinking to casting actor, how far in advance actors in DC are called up for auditions and how does he keep track of everyone's talents and gifts? Also get all the details about the current hit at...
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Actor Maria Rizzo "Talks" Vampy Roles and "Ragtime"
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The very talented actor Maria Rizzo appeared as a guest on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about her career, how she got into the theater industry, some of her previous "vampy" roles and her character in the current production of "Ragtime" being presented by Signature Theatre. Also learn what roles are on her bucket list, how she felt going onstage for the first time after the shutdown and her unique next "role." And for those romantics out there, listen in to the story about how her husband proposed.
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Ballet Nova's Matthew Powell "Talks" 20th Anniversary of The Nutcracker
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The Artistic Director of Ballet Nova Dance Company Matthew Powell returned to the show to give us all the details about how they are celebrating their 20th anniversary of presenting "The Nutcracker" including a return to tradition and incorporating what it has meant to the company's families. Also find out about their spring ballet production (and how it will be announced) and an exciting "Roaring 20's" themed gala complete with a "speakeasy" in their black box theater. And learn one interesting fact about how boy and girl ballet dancers are treated differently with respect to their...
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Rachel Hynes, Playwright/Actor "Talks" Transition
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Actor and Playwright Rachel Hynes joined us back on the show to talk about her adventure and experiences transitioning from the DC theater scene to a small town in the Carolinas. From vast changes in commute times, community engagement with theaters and a sense of welcome about the arts in a smaller town vis-a-vis a big city were some of her observances. She also recounted for our listeners how as a playwright she devised a show about her many "scars" and a traumatic experience she had and how writing helped her heal. And get all the details about the shows she is writing now including a twist...
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Visual Artist Delna Dastur "Talks" New Exhibition
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Visual Artist Delna Dastur appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about her upcoming exhibition at the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art. Also find out her favorite medium to work with, her genre of artwork, and some unique materials she uses including some from her native India. Also learn about her creative process and how she started teaching at the Art League (Torpedo Factory) and the Smithsonian and how climate change impact every piece of art she creates.
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Encore Stage and Studio's Sara Duke "Talks" New Season
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Our 300th episode!!!! The Executive Director of Encore Stage and Studio Sara Duke returned to the show to give us all the details about their exciting upcoming season whose theme is "belonging" based on what her students were telling her about coming back to the theater. The season includes a new "Flip the Script" project - a big hit in the past. Also learn about what she and Encore staff learned during COVID and how the theater industry changed. And why does she prefer youth theater over youth sports?
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Director Stevie Zimmerman "Talks" About Her Craft
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Director Stevie Zimmerman appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about her craft as a director, how she ended up in the theater industry, and her thoughts on what needs to be considered when theaters choose their seasons. Also hear about her creative process for both a play that has been presented before and for premieres, as well as her collaborative approach to directing. Very insightful chat!
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Groovy Nate "Talks" Entertaining Children
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Child Entertainer "Groovy Nate" is a gift to children! Listen to his journey to becoming "Groovy Nate" to why he focused his music on entertaining and educating children to the types of events he presents to one of his tricks to keeping even the youngest children engaged and alert. Also find out about his Grammy nomination (and how it almost didn't happen) to how he believes music positively impacts not only the children who sees his performances but also him as an educator. And what's next for Groovy Nate - a new book, a new album, many more events and a lot more!
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Victor Salinas, Playwright and Actor, "Talks" Original Play
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Playwright and Actor Victor Salinas joined us on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to talk about his new original play about 2 immigrant sisters - one documented and the other not - and their different perceptions of the United States that is being presented by the Mexican Cultural Institute. Also learn about his role in the upcoming Gala Hispanic Theatre's production of "Bathing in Moonlight," as well as how he got his start in the theater industry at the age of 6 in Mexico City. And his words of wisdom to those starting out about making things happen for yourself!
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Kurt Boehm "Talks" Vision for Adventure Theatre
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The newly named Artistic Director of Adventure Theatre Kurt Boehm returned to the show to give us all the details about their busy and fun upcoming season which offers many shows for young audiences. Also hear about the theater's mission, the associated Musical Theater Center (Academy), his goals for the organization, and where he wants to see the theater in 3-5 years and how he ended up in the theater industry.
info_outlineThe new Chair of ArtsFairfax Scott Cryer and the Executive Director Linda Sullivan joined us on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to share with us the mission, services, and initiatives the organization provides arts organizations and artists throughout Fairfax. Scott also shared his goals as Chair, as well as why the arts are so important for us all. ArtsFairfax has available a "Creative Spaces Toolkit" that helps arts organizations find and utilize temporary empty spaces and an alliance has been started among the Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria arts agencies to host collaborative capacity building workshops and more.