Visual Artist Francie Hester "Talks" Unique Art Form
Embracing Arlington Arts Talks
Release Date: 03/07/2023
Storytellers Jeanna Lee and Sara Brady Weave a Great Tale
Embracing Arlington Arts Talks
Learn about the Virginia Storytelling Alliance and the talents of Jeanna Lee and Sara Brady. Keep up with the Alliance's diverse storytelling talent and local performances.
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ExPats Theatre Interview about Testosterone
Embracing Arlington Arts Talks
Learn about ExPats Theater's newest production Testosterone, a biting satire about toxic masculinity. Director Karin Rosnizeck shares her journey into theater and her approach towards directing a modern take on a classic fable. Gary DeBreuil playing the role of the bad son, Raul, tranforms himself into the archetype of the thuggish male! Listeners of Embracing Arlington Arts Talks get 50% off their tickets with the code HALF. Don't miss this show!
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Interview with Creative Team of Silhouette Stage Production of Kinky Boots
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Listen to an interview with Silhouette Stage's creative team for Kinky Boots including Director, Jeremy Goldman and Choreographer, Jeremy McShan. They share their early beginnings in the theater and their ability to deliver a show that leaves the audience dancing in the aisles.
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Your Name Means Dream: Interview with Naomi Jacobson and Sara Koviak
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Internationally acclaimed playwright José Rivera directs his profoundly intimate tragicomedy that asks what it means to be human as we embrace the technology of our future – and it embraces us. Aislin needs constant support in her later years, and her care is placed in the hands of an AI robot-caregiver – designed to look and sound human – named Stacy. The unexpected relationship that blossoms between them sparks questions of what it means to have a soul, what defines humanity – and what happens when those definitions begin to shift.
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Creative Cauldron's Debut Show at the Their New Home is Spotlighted -- Steel Magnolias
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Listen to Laura Connors Hull and Miss Kitty as they talk about love and loss and new beginnings with their debut show at Creative Cauldron--Steel Magnolias.
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Anthony Green from Caged Bird Productions Gives Us the Dish
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Listen to Anthony Green the director of Gay Soul Food serve us a heavy helping of Gay Soul Food. Catch his latest production at Anacostia Arts Center!
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Ink Artist Andy Gomez Reyes Shares His Body Art!
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Ink artist Andy Gomez Reyes shares his story about the love for body art that has driven his career. His artistry is showcased by Avant Bard in their production of The Margriad (or the tragedy of Queen Margaret after William Shakespeare), March 6-29, 2025 at Gunston Arts Center.
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Eric Hissom Talks About the Power of AI
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Eric Hissom spotlights his role in Job, Signature Theater's psychological thriller with a shocking and breathtaking ending that will leave audiences breathless. Don't miss the Off-Broadway sensation and New York Times Critic's Pick that skewers the insidiousness of the internet, the meaning of work, and the menace behind the social media smile.
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Flip the Script: Encore Student Artists Pave the Way for the Future of Theater!
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Encore Stage and Studio showcases young artists for Flip the Script with Jamila's Table--a show that follows the life of a young African American restaurant owner striving to bring success and pride to her family on the Columbia Pike corridor in Arlington, Virginia. We learn about the project through an entertaining and inspiring interview with Elizabeth Bell and John Monaco, two student artists and Madeline Langston, Programming Director of 20 years.
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Netflix Comedian and Actor, Francisco Ramos, Shares his Secrets to Success!
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Catch the talented comedian and actor, Francisco Ramos with an interview that shares his upbringing in Maryland and his move to LA to pursue his dreams of becoming a comedian. He was part of the first-ever Joke Festival on Netflix and can be seen on HBO's stand up special Entre Nos. He is was the voice of Marmoset in the animated film Rio.
info_outlineVisual Artist Francie Hester appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to tell our listeners about her unique art genre and work with aluminum honeycomb panels, steel, fiberglass and plexiglass. Also hear about her phenomenal project entitled "Art in Healing" that helps families cope when confronted with a cancer diagnosis. Then get all the details about her upcoming exhibition - "Confluence" - at the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art.