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Who Are You Now?

Larry Dachslager

Larry Dachslager has been teaching theatre for nearly forty years. In each episode, Larry talks to a former student about their life path from when he worked with them to the present day.

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00:33:28

WAYN - Of Blessed Memory

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/10/21

This week, I’m pausing from the usual WAYN routine to pay loving tribute to the following students/friends who are no longer with us but remain present in my memory and heart: Mike Barrett, Karen Bull, Miriam Goldman, Nicole Hurst, Paul Hussman, Ryan Maidenberg, Ryan Mendeloff, Jeff Nathan, Kevin Penn, Greg Potylchansky, Shalonda Price, Leslie Robins, Daniel Rosen. Zak Rosen, AlexSacks, Adam Shney, Jeremy Tucker, Scott Wilson, and Harris Wittels.

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00:31:34

WAYN - Miriam Cantor-Stone

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/10/14

I had the privilege of directing Miriam Cantor-Stone in productions throughout their middle and high school years. During our visit, I was thrilled to discover that the quietly enthusiastic theatre kid whose ability to deliver even the corniest lines with stunning sincerity is still delivering “performances” of a kind. I loved hearing about their refreshingly unorthodox and fulfilling life path leading to this point. Recorded on 8/3/24.

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00:46:06

WAYN - Carlos Miranda

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/10/07

When I was Carlos Miranda’s English teacher, he was one of only five 7th graders at Banff Private School where he also performed in numerous productions. Since then, his schooling and career have taken him around the world. Carlos and I discuss his post-middle school adventures, how he met his wife (a best-selling author), his surprising celebrity encounter during the intermission for Batman Live and, of course, movies. Recorded on 7/31/24.

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00:27:00

WAYN - Kevin Richie

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/09/30

I first met Kevin Richie when he was three and I acted in shows with his father. A few years later, I played Kevin’s father in an original musical called America. Kevin was the first of several young actors I worked with who showed an early flair and appreciation for technical theatre (a blessing for me because I have zero talent in that area). Kevin went on to mentor Blake Minor (last week’s guest) and their careers continue to intersect on occasion. Recorded on 7/30/24.

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00:28:22

WAYN - Blake Minor

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/09/23

I first worked with Blake Minor when he was a 7thgrader and he did double duty as both actor and lighting technician for Anything Goes. Since then, Blake has dedicated his career to Technical Theatre Education. We had a terrific talk about, among other things, how Technical Theatre and Arts Education have changed since our time at Welch Middle School. Recorded on 7/29/24.

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00:32:58

WAYN - Ryan Surles

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/09/16

Ryan Surles was eighteen when he took classes at Theatre Under the Stars. The following summer (1989), I recruited him to play Bud Frump in my directorial debut, a teen production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Years later, when my niece was a toddler, Ryan was her teacher at Gymboree. A former Las Vegas resident, Ryan gave me a piece of sage advice before I moved here. These and other random connections are discussed within. Recorded on 7/26/24.

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00:27:20

WAYN - Taylor Shepherd

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/09/09

Congratulations to Taylor Shepherd! Taylor holds the distinction of being my first former student (that I’m aware of) to become a grandparent! (His granddaughter arrived a few weeks after we recorded this interview.) We discuss his performing in Oliver! as a 7th grader, his travels since then, and what he’s up to nowadays. Recorded on 7/24/24.

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00:29:56

Who Are You Now - Andrew Zwelling

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/09/02

Andrew Zwelling and I met when he was in the seventh grade and was in my Theatre Arts class. Though much more interested in baseball, Andrew and I remained in touch over the years. Among other things, Andrew and I discuss how I compared to his college theatre teacher (a name most Baby Boomers and pop culture nostalgia fans will recognize)!

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00:38:56

WAYN - Tina and Tanya Melamed

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/08/26

Tina Melamed Jaremko and Tanya Robinson are identical twins but when I was their camp counselor and middle school theatre director, I never had any trouble telling them apart. It was great to hear their mutual memories andlearn about their notably individual (though sometimes oddly intertwined) journeys to where they are today.

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00:36:08

WAYN - Jake Penzell

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/08/19

Jake and I met at the JCC Performing Arts Summer Camp when he was eight and we immediately bonded over our mutual appreciation for a certain movie. Never satisfied to fill his time according to someone else's rules, Jake has forged a singular life path for himself, including an unusual "side hustle" that really took off!

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00:37:32

WAYN - Sarah Guzick

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/08/12

In the summer of 1989, I directed my very first production and Sarah Guzick was in the cast. That experience would turn out to be formative for both of us, for different reasons. Through our conversation, I learned about the joys and tough realities of the journey that Sarah's love of theatre took her on.

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00:22:10

WAYN - Jer Moran

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/08/05

I worked with Jer Moran for only two weeks at the JCC Performing Arts Camp, but decades later, we reconnected in Chicago. Now, Jer lives in Austin, creates intriguing theatrical and cinematic projects, and tends to a collection of rather unorthodox house pets.

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00:27:42

WAYN - Roxie Maisel

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/07/29

When I worked with Roxie Maisel on middle school shows (in 1999 and 2000), she proved that she wasn't afraid to take creative risks onstage. Twenty-five years later, Roxie's adventurous spirit and drive are still very much intact as she shares details about her current life in New York!

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00:07:27

Who Are You Now - Intro

Who Are You Now? ·

2024/07/23

This episode introduces the host and podcast concept, including reaching out for former students to interview.

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