Truth time – I hate twitter more than I love twitter. And lately, given the state of politics and hate and chatter – I’m really not a fan. BUT, a couple of months ago, I found light in the dark chasms of positivity. I found words of hope coming across my screen when it seemed…
Category: Movers & Shakers Q&A Series
Movers and Shakers Q&A: Mark Edward Lang
Hello Beautiful People, Mark Edward Lang is an actor, director, teacher, and designer – he’s the epitome of a mover and shaker in show biz! His favorite roles include Captain Robert Scott (lead) in Terra Nova and Jack in The Importance of Being Earnest (Hilton Head Playhouse, SC), The Actor (lead, dual role) in The…
Movers and Shakers Q&A Series: Aubrie Therrien
Hello Beautiful People, As many of you know, I spend my days doing a balancing act between the educational and professional theatre worlds. So, when I heard about the work that Aubrie Therrien was doing at DreamStreet, I knew that she’d be a perfect addition to our Movers and Shakers Series. [divider style=”e.g. blank, dotted,…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: Julie Woffington
Hello Beautiful People, I’m thrilled to introduce you to the next person in our Movers & Shakers Q&A Series, Julie Woffington, who is the Executive Director of the Educational Theatre Association regarding JumpStart Theatre. MM: Can you tell our readers a bit about JumpStart? JW: JumpStart Theatre is our new pilot program to train educators…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: Brisa Trinchero
Hello Beautiful People! I’m pleased to introduce our latest mover & shaker in this Q&A Series, Brisa Trinchero. Brisa is a two-time Tony Award winning Broadway producer, and the co-founder of Dress Circle Publishing. Her theatrical endeavors that have previously included Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Pippin, The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, Peter & The Starcatcher,…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: Todd Lawton
Hello Beautiful People, I’ve mentioned Out of Print several times in this little corner of the interweb – and if you’re an avid reader, you know I have the utmost appreciation for this company and what they do. And so, it gives me great pleasure to introduce y’all to one half of the Out of Print duo,…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: Brandon Monokian
Hello Beautiful People, Brandon Monokian is an actor, writer, director and the perfect addition to our Movers & Shakers Q&A Series! MM: First things first, did you always know that you wanted a career in theater? BM: Growing up my parents would play cassette tapes of Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera for me over and over. When I…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: Michael Roderick
Hello Beautiful People, Michael Roderick is one of the nicest human beings in show business. And that’s no exaggeration. Michael began his career as a high school English teacher before producing Off Broadway and then on Broadway. This combination of experience in the arts and entrepreneurship led to Michael starting an arts incubator program to teach…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: The Fareri Family
Hello Beautiful People, This past October, I was invited to the world premier of Louder Than Words at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Louder Than Words is the type of film that stays with you. It gives you perspective. It makes you see things differently. You can read more about my review here. After the…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: Drew Lachey
Hello Beautiful People, Drew Lachey is best known for his multi-platinum pop group 98 Degrees, which he joined with his brother Nick in 1995. But his work doesn’t stop there – In 2005 Drew made his way to Broadway and starred as Mark Cohen in Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT, and then joined the…