West Hyler and Shelley Butler "Talk" Broadway and South Carolina New Play Festival
Embracing Arlington Arts Talks
Release Date: 03/05/2024
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!
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Wandering Bird Lead Vocalist Jason Cannata Interview
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Listen to an engaging interview with Jason Cannata, the lead vocalist and guitar player for Wandering Bird. The alternative rock band has been compared to Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd!
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Be Inspired by Neha Misra-Eco-folk Artist and Poet
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Learn of the aspirations and healing power of eco-folk art and poetry through a conversation with Neha Misra. Her words will take you to another dimension of love and artistry.
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Zavier Taylor Shares About the Artistry of Projection Set Design
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Learn about the magic behind projection set design. Zavier Taylor talks about his love for design and working with some of the major theater companies in the region.
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Cody Leroy Wilson Shares his West Virginian Roots as an Actor and Playwright
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Listen to the first Native West Virginian playwright who shares his talents with his debut at the Contempory American Theater Festival. His background as a Vietnamese West Virginian will create a state of awe as he recounts his journey.
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Are You Out of Your Mind--A New Review Performed by Oren Levine
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Don't miss this charming interview with the talented composer and musician Oren Levine who is performing his review as part of the District Fringe Festival.
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Learn About the Evolution of Fringe Theater in the District
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Enjoy a delightful and inspiring interview with Tracey Erbacher, co-founder of District Fringe, a new theater experience for those who dare to love creativity and emerging artistry!
info_outlineBroadway Directors West Hyler and Shelley Butler appeared on the Embracing Arlington Arts Talks podcast to talk about the new works festival they founded in Greenville, SC - the South Carolina New Play Festival - after leaving New York City's Broadway during the COVID shutdown. Find out how they both ended up in the theater industry, why they both believe presenting new works is so important to both the theater personnel and audiences, their international work in both Bulgaria and Japan, among many other interesting topics. Also get all the details about the festival, how it is unique (one way is through the combination of using local talent and directors/actors straight from Broadway), the associated "Broadway Cabaret" on the closing night, and the great variety of productions that are offered, including a childrens' play, musical and drama, among others. Also as very established theatrical professionals, hear their thoughts on how the theater industry is doing in this post-COVID world and how patrons can help this still struggling industry.