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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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00:51:50

WAYN - Madison Hall

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/11/08

Though she was in my classes, Madison Hall didn’t officiallybecome a “theatre kid” until after I left Emery Weiner School. Still, she and I worked together long enough to stockpile some inside jokes and one rather odd lunchtime tradition. For this episode, Madison filled me in on her interesting and varied post-high school adventures. - Recorded on 9/5/25.

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00:47:12

WAYN - Gaston Azubel-Goldstein

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/11/02

As an eighth-grader, Gaston Azubel Goldstein had a brief but memorable role in our I. Weiner Middle School production of Good News which, I will admit, is in my top five favorite school shows I ever directed. Twenty-five years later, I was delighted to learn that Gaston’s humor, memory, and youthful outlook are still very much intact as he took me through his life and career from the JCC stage to having a daughter who’s a theatre kid. - Recorded on 8/30/25.

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00:42:10

WAYN - David Garb

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/10/26

David Garb's performances in several summer teen JCC productions were greatly enhanced by his keen appreciation for old-school comedy. (He did a spot-on Groucho in A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine!) David and I discuss his performing days, including his featured role in what is arguably the most remarkable curtain call in my career. I appreciate David’s openness when sharing his post-high school journey to arrive at his current personal andprofessional status. - Recorded on

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00:30:26

WAYN - Jamie Davis

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/10/19

My most prominent memory of working with Jamie Davis on middle and high-school productions was her singularly clear, unadorned singing voice, which proved perfect for musical theatre. I was grateful to visit with Jamie and discuss her growth as a performer and how she brings her warmth and humor into her current professional life. - Recorded on 8/23/25.

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01:08:06

WAYN - Zach Jankovic

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/10/11

In addition to Zach Jankovic’s keen appreciation for classroomimprov, he also reinvented a classic musical theatre role and set the standard for how I’ve presented the role ever since. During our talk, I was thrilled to learn how Zach brought his love for film (particularly editing) into his professional life. Recorded on 8/23/25.

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00:39:40

WAYN - Sidney Stoper

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/10/04

Between collaborating on productions at the JCC and working alongside his mother at the Jewish Herald Voice where he was a frequent visitor, Sidney Stoper and I had plenty of opportunity to connect over musical theatreback in the 80s. This week, Sid shares his theatrical journey and how his stage training serves him today. Recorded on 8/16/25.

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00:45:38

WAYN - Deric Rosenblatt

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/09/27

When I first met Deric Rosenblatt, he was renowned as a boysoprano in Houston, Texas. Now, he’s a renowned singing teacher in New York, with an impressive (and in some cases, surprising) roster of students. Deric shared some great stories as he guided me through his professional and geographic journey. Recorded on 8/9/25.

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00:41:44

WAYN - Dr. Laura Katz Dana

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/09/21

When Dr. Laura Katz Dana and I were teenagers, we appeared in productions as part of the JCC’s Variety Players. Since then, Laura’s professional life has taken numerous varied turns, including a stint as a clown with Ringling Brothers. Laura and I discuss our teen theatre days, her timewith the circus, and how she brings her performance experience to her current field in medical education. Recorded on 8/2/25.

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01:06:56

WAYN - Rabbi Will Hall

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/09/14

Rabbi Will Hall (or “Hill Wall,” as I occasionally addressed himback in the day) was a semi-regular on the stage at Emery/Weiner School, since he was equally at home on the soccer field. Still, his performing arts experience prepared him, at least in part, for his profession as a congregational rabbi. We discussed Will’s journey to the clergy, as well as our shared affinity for weird vinyl! Recorded on 7/20/25.

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00:42:34

WAYN - Matthew Goldberg

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/09/07

I directed this week’s guest in shows for seven years. During that time, he played a diverse variety of character types. Even though he no longer participates in theatre, he still displays versatility. For example, in Houston, he’s known as “Matthew Goldberg. In Atlanta, he goes by “Matt Goldberg.” However you address him based on your geographical location, enjoy our lively conversation which includes Matthew’s inspired notion for a new original musical! Recorded on 7/11/25.

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00:31:54

WAYN - Alec Steinfeld

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/08/30

Even as a middle schooler, Alec Steinfeld approached his musical comedy roles from a place of intellect and gravitas that I’ve rarely seen in a young actor, resulting in performances still talked about today. Alec and I hadan in-depth conversation about what drove his singular rehearsal style and how that carried over into his career in the music industry. Recorded on 6/14/25.

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00:25:14

WAYN - Simon Beck

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/08/23

Anyone who’s worked with me is familiar with my affinity forrubber chickens. They make cameo appearances in every production I do and are all affectionately known as “Climon.” What few people know is that “Climon” is a portmanteau of the names of the two students (Clark and Simon) who gave me my first rubber chicken decades ago. Today’s guest, restauranteur Simon Beck and I recall the origin of this storied tradition and the enduring legend that is “Climon.” Recorded on 6/10/25.

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01:15:44

WAYN - Andrew Rothschild

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/08/17

The first time I directed A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Andrew Rothschild was part of the cast and served as the show’s musical director – at age twelve. Andrew and I share memories of early productions and discuss his prolific writing career and our shared affinity for selected Disney. Recorded on 6/7/25.

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00:48:12

WAYN - Rachel Evans

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/08/10

Even though I worked with Rachel Evans since she was a sixthgrader, she graduated from Columbia College Chicago before I did. It was a blast reminiscing about both Houston and Chicago, and hearing about her adventures (and I don’t use that word lightly) in L.A. Recorded on 5/31/25.

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00:04:38

WAYN - Update

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/05/18

A quick WAYN update and a chance to hear Joshua Rosner’s theme song, “One for Barbara,” in its entirety. If you'd like to reach out with questions, to schedule an interview, or just to say hello, email me at larryddachslager@gmail.com. Recorded on 5/18/25.

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01:04:38

WAYN - Travis Thompson

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/05/11

As third-graders in 1970, Travis Thompson and I connected over our shared affinity for classic movies, officially making him my oldest friend. I’m happy to report that our friendship has continued to this day and that the substance of our conversations has changed very little since we were kids. Our WAYN discussion took us from elementary school to cataract surgery and all the movies and music in-between. Recorded on 5/10/25.

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02:53:46

WAYN - Aaron interviews Larry

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/05/04

When I interviewed Aaron Mark, he kindly asked if he could interview me the following week. I must confess, I LOVE being interviewed -- especially if I'm asked questions that I've never been asked before. When I agreed, I never expected that I would ramble on as long as I did. My sincere apologies. (If you're interested in listening, maybe save this one for a road trip.) Still, it's always fun to talk to Aaron! Recorded on 11/2/2025.

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00:43:34

WAYN - Hannah Low

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/04/19

The last time I saw or spoke to Hannah Low was the day of her graduation from Emery High School, where she was an active theatre participant. Her post-Houston story is a roller coaster with unexpected turns and a few astonishingcoincidences! Our terrific catch-up visit includes a special cameo appearance by “Gus Gus.” Recorded on 4/19/25.

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01:17:08

WAYN - Josh Brener

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/03/30

Actor Josh Brener has auditioned hundreds of times, but I’m proud to say I witnessed his very first audition! In addition to sharing our memories of this momentous occasion, Josh and I discussed his journey from school plays to the TV and movie screen. Recorded on 3/29/25.Note to listener: Even with the edits, this episode turned out to be longer than usual. I would have made it into a two-parter, but I’m not tech-savvy enough to know how to do that. Feel free to listen in sections.

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00:39:44

WAYN - Sebastian Biondi

Who Are You Now? ·

2025/03/23

As a seventh-grader, Sebastian was the only middle school student in a high school musical when he played the young version of the title character in The Who’s Tommy before continuing to do theatre in high school. Like me, Sebastian is an avid cinephile, so we’ve never been at a loss for a topic of conversation. Recorded on 2/22/25.

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