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Embracing Arlington Arts Talks

Juan Carlos Velazquez

Our podcast features arts organizations, performing and visual artists, reviewers and many others to talk about upcoming productions and openings to help listeners gain a deeper insight into the world of arts and culture.

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33:02

Washington Stage Guild Principals "Talk" About "Endgame"

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2023/01/24

The Washington Stage Guild Artistic Director and Actor Bill Largess, and Director Alan Wade joined us to chat about their upcoming production of Samuel Beckett's "Endgame." Learn what the show is about, or more precisely how hard it is to tell what the play is about, the unique physical characteristics of each character and some interesting stories about the playwright. Also hear about how both of them got into the theater business and background on the Washington Stage Guild.

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34:41

Maggie Wilder "Talks" Launching District Theatre

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2023/01/17

Maggie Wilder came on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to tell us all about the exciting new venture she is co-producing with her husband Doug Wilder - District Theatre - which aims to "put butts in seats" and create a following for local artists and theaters through a soon-to-be-launched monthly television and video clips and interviews highlighting theaters, actors and theater crews to be widely shared on social media. And it is all FREE for theaters! Also find out her very unique (and

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27:31

Donald Vierimaa "Talks" Original Production "The...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2023/01/10

Donald Vierimaa, Producer of the original play written by his brother Jay Alexander entitled "The Twenties: Remembering Bix Beiderbecke" came on the Embracing Arlington Arts Talks podcast to discuss the show. Find out why they chose to highlight Bix, details about the fun facts about the 1920's that are included, what is unique about jazz scores, details about the original music composed by Jay, and how the 1920's clearly mirror the 2020's. Also learn about their journey to bringing this show to the

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24:28

Dominion Stage Principals "Talk" About "Boston Marriage"

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2023/01/03

Director Matthew Randall and Actor Heather Plank joined us to talk about Dominion Stage's upcoming production of "Boston Marriage" written by David Mamet and set in Victorian times. The play, about two women having a snarky conversation, includes lots of surprises, twists and cliffhangers during its two acts. Also learn how Heather uniquely prepares for all her roles, including her portrayal of Claire in this production and how Matthew is using a special directing technique throughout the

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29:48

Ballet Director Svetlana Nikolof "Talks" Dance

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/12/13

The Director of the Adagio Institute for Arts and Education Svetlana Nikolof caught us up with the new developments and programs being offered by the organization, including the shift to a focus on more than dance. The mission is to offer more inclusive programs that covers all kinds of arts genres including visual arts, creative writing, songwriting and much more. Also find out the details about the unique "Nutcracker" immersive experience she will be offering students and the opportunity to

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28:43

Lorton Workhouse CEO Leon Scioscia "Talks"...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/12/06

The 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

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29:46

Margaret Hancock, Executive Director "Talks" Virginia...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/11/29

The new Executive Director of the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) Margaret Hancock talked to us about the VCA, the services it provides, different grant programs for artists, arts organizations and educators, revised grants rolling out in December, and her goals for the VCA including providing a grant in every county in the state. Also hear about other programs they are involved in including Poetry Out Loud, capacity building workshops, and an Impact Celebration coming in January to celebrate

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28:05

Matthew Powell, Ballet Nova "Talks" New Nutcracker

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/11/15

The Artistic Director of Ballet Nova Matthew Powell returned to the show to talk about the upcoming production of "The Nutcracker," including some new tweaks to the ballet, a guest performer, petite productions for younger audiences (who get to do some dancing after the show) and a unique backstage behind-the-scenes opportunity for patrons. Also get all the details about their spring show, camps, recently approved Strategic Plan and an exciting collaborative event with the Alexandria Symphony

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35:57

Sara Barker "Talks" Avant Bard Scripts in Play Festival

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/11/08

One of the Producing Partners of Avant Bard Theatre Sara Barker returned to the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to update our listeners on their upcoming Scripts in Play Festival. Find out about the three plays chosen and their playwrights, how the scripts to be presented are chosen, and how this event is so helpful to the playwrights. Also learn about their unique venues for the festival this year. And get a sneak peek at the rest of the Avant Bard season.

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31:24

Danielle Glosser, Client Raiser "Talks" Services for...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/11/01

The Founder and President of the consulting firm Client Raiser Danielle Glosser joined us on the show to talk about the critical and effective services she provides visual artists from marketing to sales to outreach to branding (i.e., drafting artist statements), as well as her process for determining how to help them determine their goals. She also helps clients sell their art and conducts workshops on important topics for artists to improve their businesses. And hear some of her anecdotal success

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31:08

ArtsFairfax Principals "Talk" Services, Initiatives...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/10/25

The new Chair of ArtsFairfax Scott Cryer and the Executive Director Linda Sullivan joined us on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to share with us the mission, services, and initiatives the organization provides arts organizations and artists throughout Fairfax. Scott also shared his goals as Chair, as well as why the arts are so important for us all. ArtsFairfax has available a "Creative Spaces Toolkit" that helps arts organizations find and utilize temporary empty spaces and an alliance

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30:18

Director Rikki Howie and Actor Mack Leamon "Talk"...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/10/18

Director Rikki Howie and Actor Mack Leamon appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to give us all the details about the upcoming production of "King Hedley II" being presented by Dominion Stage. Find out what the show is about, how it fits into August Wilson's Pittsburgh cycle of plays, how did Mack prepare for this role as King Hedley and get some insight behind why the set is done in a certain way. Although hear how both ended up in the theater industry.

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31:41

Actor Antonio Michael Woodard "Talks" Emmett Till and...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/10/11

Actor Antonio Michael Woodard who plays Emmett Till in the upcoming premiere repertory production of the "Emmett Till Trilogy" of plays gives us a wide-ranging interview about how he got into acting, how he prepared himself to portray Emmett Till, an interesting factoid that he learned about Emmett's father and his unique approach to playing characters that existed in real life. Also, as part of an Embracing Arlington Arts Theater Educational Podcast Series being released next month, what are his

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27:19

Reginald Douglas "Talks" Emmett Till Trilogy and...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/10/04

The Artistic Director of Mosaic Theater Reginald Douglas joined us to talk about the premiere of the repertory production of the "Emmett Till Trilogy," as well as offered his insight and views on racial justice in our nation today as a component of our podcast educational series. Find out what he thinks the role of the theater industry is in spurring discussions about important issues in our nation, what he learned about Emmett Till and his family through these works, what he hopes the Till family

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27:31

Catie Anchin, Director, Contemporary Art Museum...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/09/27

The Executive Director of the formerly-named Arlington Arts Center Catie Anchin returned to the show to update our listeners on the very exciting changes happening at the gallery. From a rebranding to new initiatives for corporations to teaching patrons how to build a collection to yoga, the gallery is introducing scores of new ways to bring patrons through their doors. Also hear about the latest exhibitions, including a "Made in Arlington" pop-up, and its launch of a National Biennial show

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29:09

Director Talvin Wilks "Talks" Emmett Till Trilogy

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/09/20

Director Talvin Wilks expounds in this podcast on the critical importance of the Emmett Till Trilogy of plays and why audience members should see the shows. Also learn how he got into the theater industry and his views on how and why this industry helps spur and continue critical discussions about issues such as racial justice. Rounding out the chat is how the media has been integral to bringing visibility to the vast problem of racism and injustice throughout these many decades. As part of an

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34:51

Playwright Ifa Bayeza "Talks" Till Trilogy of Plays...

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/09/13

Renowned Playwright Ifa Bayeza offers us such insight and interesting background on her "Till Trilogy" of plays ("The Ballad of Emmett Till," "That Summer in Sumner" (world premiere), and "Benevolence." Summaries of each play, the unique link to another play she was writing that served as the impetus to write this series, what she learned about Emmett Till through her research, and her hope for audience member actions after seeing the shows are some of the topics covered. Also, as part of an

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30:40

Visual Artists Nan Morrison and Beth Rhyne "Talk" AVAST

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/09/06

Visual Artists Nan Morrison and Beth Rhyne were guests on the show to promote the fifth "Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour", also known as AVAST. This is the weekend when artists open up their studios to visitors who can meet artists, see their art up close and watch them create art. This year there is an incredible diversity of artists and art mediums. Also hear from Nan about her artwork and why she has participated in AVAST for all five years.

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29:41

Reginald Douglas "Talks" Mosaic Theater Company

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/08/30

The new Artistic Director for Mosaic Theater Company Reginald Douglas appeared on the "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcast to give us all the details about his vision for the theater, how he ended up in the theater industry, his views on diversity in the industry and why presenting new work is so important to him. Also we discuss his very exciting upcoming season including the premiere of a repertory run of the entire "Emmett Till Trilogy" of plays and the world premiere of one of those shows

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36:29

Don Zientara "Talks" Latest on Inner Ear Studio

Embracing Arlington Arts Talks ·

2022/08/23

The Founder of the recording studio Inner Ear Studio Don Zientara updated us on the status of the venue which has reopened in his basement where it originated. Hear all the history of the studio, some of the many bands who have been there, an exhibit of the Inner Ear Art being held at the Lost Origins Art Gallery, and how he actually got into the recording industry. Also find out about the free outdoor concert being offered by the "South Ivy Street Consortium" band.

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