TAMgents

My therapist, after listening to my musings on life, love and existential crisis, suggested I take my show on the road. So here we are. I’m Tamara Lilly, and these are my Tamgents.

Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band 02/21/2024

Aaron Watson, Equity Stage Manager 01/08/2024

Stage Door Diva Series - Aaron Watson, Stage Manager 11/27/2023

TAMgents One Year Anniversary 09/13/2023

Greg Baker of The Portland Maine Comedy Festival 08/16/2023

The Liberation Series - Lynn 08/02/2023

Grace Kendall of Safe Voices, on Domestic Abuse in Maine 07/19/2023

Stage Door Diva Series - Dan Goggin, Creator of Nunsense 05/30/2023

Stage Door Diva Series - Dan Goggin, Creator of Nunsense An interview Tamara conducted with Dan Goggin, creator of the Nunsense franchise, in 2018. Part of the TAMgents Stage Door Diva Series. ************************************************************************** The Stage Door Diva Interviews "Nunsense" creator Dan Goggin! Dan Goggin came to New York from Alma, Michigan to study as a classical countertenor. He began his professional career singing in the Tony award-winning Broadway production of "Luther" starring Albert Finney. While appearing in a comic folk-duo called "The Saxons" he began writing. This led to scores for the off-Broadway musical, Hark! (in which he also appeared) , the Broadway production of Legend and two revues. Goggin received the 1986 Outer Critics' Circle Awards given to Nunsense for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Music. Nunsense and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming, both starring Rue McClanahan have been recorded for the A&E Television Network. Nunsense 3: The Jamboree toured the U.S. starring Georgia Engel and has been recorded for television at the Grand Ole Opry starring Vicki Lawrence. Nunsense A-Men! opened at the 47th Street Theatre in New York in June 1998 and has since been produced with "Laugh-In's" Arte Johnson, impressionist Frank Gorshin, and Olympic Champion Greg Louganis. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical premiered in October 1998, followed by a national tour starring Dody Goodman, Jeff Trachta and Dawn Wells. The Nuncrackers television special playing on the PBS network starring Rue McClanahan with guest star John Ritter, received and Emmy nomination for Best Musical Score. Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense premiered in September 2002 and is currently out on DVD. The All-Star touring production of Nunsense featuring Kaye Ballard, Georgia Engel, Mimi Hines, Darlene Love and Lee Meriwether marked the 20th anniversary of the original show. In 2004 Dan's "serious piece" The Traditional Latin Mass was recorded by cast members and friends. In 2005 Nunsensations: The Nunsense Vegas Revue premiered and in 2008, there was a national tour of Nunsense starring Sally Struthers. Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class (A one-nun musical) and Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show are the latest shows in the series. (The run referenced was at referenced through September 9, 2018.) Learn more about Maine State Music Theatre at . Nunsense central is located at ! Check out Danny’s new production at For more information on Tamara, visit or email Additional episodes available at More episodes from the Stage Door Diva podcast available at /episode/index/show/11424d15-bc17-4e29-a6de-a5c0bd0be079/id/26974386

Candace Sandborn of Radiant Image 05/24/2023

The Liberation Series - Ann 04/18/2023

Marita Kennedy-Castro of Embody the Rhythm 04/04/2023

Marita Kennedy-Castro of Embody the Rhythm Tamara chats with Marita Kennedy-Castro of Embody the Rhythm. Marita Kennedy-Castro (she/her) is an embodied movement artist, dance educator and intercultural bridge-builder. She is founder of Embody the Rhythm, and artistic director, choreographer and performer with . She resides in the un-ceded territory of the Wabanaki peoples, which we call Portland, Maine under colonization. Marita is passionate about contributing to cultural preservation, building intercultural communities and illuminating avenues to healing through movement as medicine. A note from Marita: It feels important to mention that for those of us in white bodies, many of our ancestors too had practices of communal dancing and music sharing as part of life rituals that connect us to each other, and to the earth. Many of these traditions have been largely lost or buried in the dominant culture. The focus on individualism, constructed race, class and gender hierarchies, and capitalism have had a lot to do with people of all backgrounds losing these communal practices. I believe all people have an innate connection to music and dancing, that it’s a vital part of being human. The traditions have been quietly forced out of our daily rituals and celebrations through valuing things like “productivity” and financial “success” over living life. We have much to learn from cultures who recognize the importance of continuing and preserving these traditions. This is another reason why intentional cultural preservation is so essential. Links to people and organizations mentioned in this episode: New Moon Ensemble - Dance & Drumming of Guinea, West Africa: Namory Keita Sayon Camara Annegret Baier Dance & Drumming with Liz Fowler & Namory Keita in Kittery, ME Prevention. Action. Change. Here For The Music program, with Calling All Crows: Previous episodes in this series: Sayon and Lev Camara Deborah Como-Kepler For more episodes of the TAMgents podcast, visit For more information or to contact Tamara about VO and Speaking opportunities, visit /episode/index/show/11424d15-bc17-4e29-a6de-a5c0bd0be079/id/26438274

The Liberation Series - Kate 03/28/2023

Back Achers Farm - Anson, Maine 03/21/2023

The Liberation Series - Tamara 03/14/2023

Ms. USA Universe, Mikell Reed Carroll 02/21/2023

Allison Hopkins of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness 02/15/2023

Filmmaker Zulilah Merry 01/12/2023

New Year Musings 2023 01/04/2023

Carol Marquis of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick 12/01/2022

Psychological Benefits of Dance/Movement 11/23/2022

Sayon Camara African Drumming 11/16/2022

Salem Halloween Road Trip 11/09/2022

Public Speaking Coaching Is for Everyone 10/25/2022

Kristin Rofe of Pure Romance 10/20/2022

Anne Ball, Maine Downtown Center 10/11/2022

The PR Maven, Nancy Marshall of Marshall Communications 10/04/2022

Jamie Dorr & Pat LaMarche on Homelessness 09/27/2022

Jamie Dorr & Pat LaMarche on Homelessness Wanting to tackle the giant topic of homelessness, Tamara chats with Pat LaMarche, national homelessness advocate and activist, and Jamie Dorr, Executive Director of Midcoast Youth Center in Bath, Maine. Just the tips of the iceberg, the women share information on numbers, circumstances, challenges, system failures and what you can do to help. Pat LaMarche, award winning broadcaster and journalist, focuses her energies writing and speaking about poverty. Following her 2004 run for Vice President of the United States – a year of her life she dedicated to speaking out against homelessness and its victims – Pat became a shelter director caring directly for those experiencing housing and food insecurity. Having authored nine books dealing with poverty and human struggles, Pat relies on any and every method available to her to grab the attention of the mainstream public. Pat’s most recent project, The Homeless Remembrance Blanket will place 9000 square feet of blankets on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, December 21st. Pat works closely with homelessness advocate extraordinaire Diane Nilan. Here are some of her links and resources. Jamie Dorr is the Executive Director and Founder of Midcoast Community Alliance, a grassroots community coalition that began in July 2016 after several youth suicide losses in the Bath area. Since that time, Jamie has been instrumental in creating innovative solutions to previously unmet needs in Sagadahoc County, Brunswick and Harpswell to ensure youth are supported and equipped to thrive. She developed Midcoast Youth Center, which yearly serves over 500 youth with a safe place to go afterschool and operates the adjoining Bath Skatepark, the largest indoor skatepark in Maine. Working with partners, she developed the Merrymeeting Support Collaborative for Youth Experiencing Homelessness, a partnership between Midcoast Youth Center and school districts RSU1 and MSAD75, which serves over 60 homeless children and teens each year. Her leadership was crucial to Sagadahoc County community receiving a Working Communities Challenge grant from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston with the goal of reducing youth hopelessness and creating a diverse web of youth supports. Her work has earned 15 awards at the local, county, and state level, as well as 2019 Difference Maker of the Year from the New England Patriots. To contact or for more information on our host, email or visit Find more episodes on your favorite podcast directories or /episode/index/show/11424d15-bc17-4e29-a6de-a5c0bd0be079/id/24502164

Gigi Thibodeau, Lyme Blossom 09/18/2022

Craig Freshley of Good Group Decisions 09/11/2022

Tuesdi Woodworth of Miracle GSD Rescue of Maine 09/05/2022

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