Lorton Workhouse CEO Leon Scioscia "Talks" Development Plans
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Release Date: 12/06/2022
Russian Folk Music at Its Best!
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Listen to Nicole Whitney and Steve Cohen from the Washington Balalaika Orchestra Society as they talk about their passion for traditional folk and new music adapted for Russian influenced artistry.
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Firecracker New Play Reading Festival
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Theatre Prometheus touts a new collection of scripts from a group of talented playwrights that explore the LGBTQ+ human condition that will leave audiences in awe!
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Boo a Halloween Revue
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Listen to Creator and Choreographer Jeremy McShan with his talented artists from Boo a Halloween J.A.M.
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Francisco Ramos and Justin Um Keep Audiences Laughing!
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Listen to the highly entertaining comedians Francisco Ramos and Justin Um share stories about the cultural differences that make their humor fresh and unique. Catch their show on October 4 and 5 at the Arlington Drafthouse and keep up with their tour on Instagram.
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Catherine Flye Talks Up Theater as a Prolific Actor
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Listen to a charming interview with Catherine Flye as she spotlights her long career in the theater. Her latest project, George Don't Do That at 1st Stage will leave audiences smiling and spellbound!
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Interview with Nygel D. Robinson of Off-Broadway's Hit Mexodus
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Catch the inspiring interview with Nygel D. Robinson from the hit Off-Broadway musical, Mexodus. The must-see show has been called the next Hamilton by critics across the country! Thanks to Roland Watkins and Hamish Parks for their generous support to make this interview possible which is part of a special podcast series on Black excellence in the arts!
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Meet the cast of Saturday Night Fever from Toby's Dinner Theater
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Listen to an entertaining interview with cast members from Saturday Night Fever at Toby's Dinner Theater. You will be smiling with references to John Travolta's iconic moves and the sounds of the disco era.
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AVAST Tour Artists Share Their Beginnings of Their Craft
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Visual artist, Jenny Kanzler, and paper cut artist Melanie Kehoss, share stories of their beginnings as artists. They welcome the public to witness their art making through AVAST tours. Listen and be engaged!
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Three Actors Talk Theater and Gay Culture
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Listen and learn about the significance of The Inheritance the award winning play being staged at Round House Theatre. Three talented actors share their approach towards tackling a brutally honest script.
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Iconic Black Documentary Film Maker Emmitt Thrower Tells All
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Listen to iconic actor, film maker and activist Emmitt Thrower as he reflects on his long career making socially conscious documentaries. This interview is part of Embracing Arlington Art's special podcast series on Black excellence in the arts!
info_outlineThe President and CEO of the Lorton Workhouse Foundation Leon Scioscia educated us on the history of the Lorton campus and how it became an arts center after years as a federal prison, as well as exciting development plans for the future. Also hear about the may diverse arts genres offered including 65 visual artist studios, several galleries, and performing arts department that produces and presents several productions each year (including the upcoming "Women Playing Hamlet" and "Urinetown" coming this spring. Plus they offer numerous arts classes from painting to photography to ceramics to even yoga and belly dancing.