Table To Stage

Michele Sansone is a costume designer, draper, and all-around theater creator. She is the creator and vision behind Sansone Designs Studio (www.sansone.carbonmade.com) and has been involved with bringing her own, or her director's, vision to the stage and the screen. #costumedesign #design #theater #art

Marina Diaz works in large formats, on unique surfaces, and with nuns. You'll just have to listen to figure it out. Also, visit http://rawartists.org/twistedrootsart or @_twistedrottsart_ on Instagram. Some images are NSFW ... so just make sure your boss isn't looking over your shoulder. Unless your boss is cool. Then go ahead. No lame bosses, though. Marina's work will be showcased at Raw Connecticut Presents Ovation at the Oakdale in Wallingford on October 23. Tickets available online at http://rawartists.org/twistedrootsart. #twistedrootsart #rawartists #painting

Michael R. McGuire (don't forget the "R") is a novelist and playright, with several plays and a series of novels about Illuminati mysteries. We spoke about his influences, process, and the different satisfaction he feels from his various projects. Check out his work on Lulu.com or Amazon at https://amzn.to/2xYCGdQ. #michaelrmcguire #writing #novel #play #illuminati

Sometimes creativity isn't about the product or the process, it's about lifestyle. Charles and Jennifer Maring made the decision to live a life of creativity together and have spent the past 25 years doing exactly that. Together in Style is the umbrella under which most of their projects fall, including Maring Visuals and Charlee Fine Art Fashions. Visit togetherinstyle.com, maringvisuals.com, or shopcharlee.com to learn more. Charles' band, Outside Reality, is also online at outsidereality.band.   #photography #painting #music #fashion #maring

Do yourself a solid and visit www.davidleemoneypenny.com now. You're gonna want a visual reference for some of the work discussed in this episode. David Lee Moneypenny (he claims this is his real name ... I'm skeptical) is an artist, and his work is unique - beautiful, to be sure. His skill as a woodworker and vision as an artist are apparent, as is his dedication to the art forms he uses. #crashedart #foundart #woodworking #popart #davidleemoneypenny

Terrible intro aside, you'll enjoy this episode. Sorry, I am. Kato McNickle has been diving head first into creative projects for many years, and that includes as a playright. She's worked for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, and her projects are numerous, including the overnight writing she did just hours after our conversation. You can follow her on Facebook.com/katomcnickle to keep up to date on her projects. And visit NewPlayExchange to see some of her work. Check it out! #newplays #playright #creative #eugeneoneilltheatercenter #eugeneoneill

Alin Tomorogo was born in Romania and migrated to the United States as a teenager. He has since opened his own tattoo shop in Manchester, CT. Alin runs Propaganda Tattoo (www.tattoopropaganda.com) and creates stunning original artwork. Check it out! #tattoopropaganda #alintomorogo #tattoo

It's been a few years now, but this isn't a news podcast. Penny Putnam and Shauna Holiman, two artists with different backgrounds, collaborated on an ambitious project turning discarded pianos into gallery-quality art pieces. You can see the project at www.pianoasart.com, and see their individual portfolios at www.pennyputnam.com and www.shaunaholiman.com. #pianoasart #piano #painting #art #greenwich #nyc #repurposedart

In 2009, Yasmina Reza's dark comedy, "God of Carnage", received the Tony Award for Best Play. That's kind of a big deal. Now, Dionysus Theater Company of Vernon, Connecticut, will be tackling Carnage in their unique black box theater space at the Vernon Arts Center. Show dates are September 7-9 and 14-16. Visit artscentereast.org for tickets, and dionysustheatercompany.org to learn more about the group and their productions. The founder of Dionysus, Gabbi Mendelsohn, along with Sharon Forbush and Marisa Clement, sat with me to discuss the show, the theater, and what it means to be a black box. #tonywinner #godofcarnage #dionysus

Sarah May is an art teacher and creator of Block 21 Prints, where she takes her original designs and creates block printed clothing and accessories. Block printing is the process of carving a reverse image in linoleum for transfer to another surface. You can see Sarah's designs on her Etsy store or at www.block21prints.com. #art #block21 #blockprinting

You have 10 minutes to get your story told, you have the writer, the director and the actors for a short period of time. GO! Orange Players October production of Acting Up! An Evening of One Acts is part challenge, part entertainment, all creative. Auditions will be held September 4 & 5, with performances October 19 & 20, all at the High Plains Community Center, Orange, CT. Pat Miller, Cyndi Consoli, and Rich Moran sat with me to discuss their roles in the Acting Up! project, their creative histories, and more. Visit facebook.com/orangeplayers or orangeplayers.net for more information. #oneact #play #orangeplayers

This is a - hopefully - corrected upload of the Mo Green episode. The first upload was an audio nightmare. Sorry about that. Mo is a Hartford area comic, and describes himself as "controversial" so be prepared for some of that. I learned some things about myself, in terms of conversation and interviewing, but enjoyed speaking with him. Send those comments and questions my way to tabletostage@gmail.com or facebook.com/tabletostage.

Rich Arsenault is a jack-of-all-trades type creator. He works in lighting and sound design, portraiture photography, and recently began working with vintage arcade consoles. We got together to talk about his ongoing photograhy project, "Windows to the Past", which is part history lesson, part photography, and part photoshop magic trick. Make sure to visit patreon.com/tabletostage to take a look at the different ways you can support the podcast. #photo #photoshop #history #windowstothepast

Previous guests of the show Matt Daigle (ConnectiCon) and Jason Miceli (CT Festival of Indie Games) talked up their events, and I just had to see them for myself. My first Con did not disappoint. Lots of great cosplay, vendors, and panels - a definite recommendation if you are into this type of entertainment. I was only able to be there for a few hours, but managed to snag a few interviews with some of the creators. Festive Ninja, Pair of Jacks Games, Yards the Game of Inches, Operation Hammond, Wyrmwood, and a chat about Manos: Hands of Fate are all included here. #connecticon #ctfig #games #cosplay #gamedev #wyrmwood #tabletoprpg #criticalrole #magicthegathering #manos #rpgmaker

Professor, Doctor, expert on creativity, whatever you call him, James C. Kaufman, Ph.D., knows the subject of creativity about as well as anyone. As a psychologist, Dr. Kaufman has been studying and writing about creativity for many years, and is currently a professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut. His bibliography is available here: https://goo.gl/mUyLw9. I was a little nervous talking with someone so deeply entrenched in the field, but we had a great chat about what creativity actual is, how it impacts the environment, and what happens when creative impulses lead to horrible outcomes. There are only a few days left to get in on the very first Table to Stage tee-shirt offering, so visit www.bluecotton.com/campaigns/tabletostage to order yours today! $20 for a tee, $30 for a sweatshirt, and all to help in the production of this completely independent podcast and the creative people that appear on it! Make it so! #creativity #uconn #psychology #creativewriting #writersblock #crea

Johnathon Henninger is a photographer, photojournalist, and all-around camera-savvy fella. He spoke with me about his photography, the dangers of bias in photojournalism, and the challenges of function and practicality when constructing ... interesting ... things. You really should check out his work at www.johnathonhenninger.com or follow him on the social media things. We also got to experience the Celtic Cavern, a craft beer and gastro pub in Middletown - really nice place - not cheap, but nice. Check them out if you're in the area or at www.celticcavern.com. Table to Stage tee-shirts are available RIGHT NOW for the low low price of $20 by visiting www.bluecotton.com/campaigns/tabletostage and adding dozens of them in your preferred sizes to your cart. So if you want to support this indepenent podcast and the creators that appear on it, wear that support on your physical person! #photo #photography #photojournalism #arts #creativity #middletown #celticcavern

After spending some years in New York City performing stand-up comedy, Rob Santos returned to Connecticut to be a part of the emerging scene in his home state. He spoke with me about his successes, frustrations, and some very serious topics - including racism and mental illness. Rob's approach to creativity is worth hearing about, and his philosphy is carried into the classes he teaches at Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford. You can follow Rob on Twitter (@mistersantos) and Instagram (@Muse324) to find out where he'll be performing. There is still time to order your Limited Edition Table to Stage Tee! Visit bluecotton.com/campaigns/tabletostage today! #standup #comedy #hartford #hartfordhasit #seateacomedy #eachoneteachone

When Ryan P. Cyr saw Disney's High School Musical, he knew he had to learn to dance. Now, ten years later, he just finished an international tour with West Side Story and moved onto an Albany, N.Y. production of Damn Yankees. He invited me to sit with him at Broadway Method Academy in Fairfield to discuss his rapid achievement, his plans, and our shared love of the New York Mets. Follow him on Instagram to see what he's getting up to. @ryanpcyr And make sure to order your Limited Edition Table to Stage Tee today! bluecotton.com/campaigns/tabletostage #dance #theater #musical #creativity

Chris and Diane Ozmun are putting their creative efforts into new flavors and a unique barbeque experience with Oz'N Bones Barbeque. What began as a small catering outfit in 2017 is ramping up into a full size food truck where they will bring their custom take on Kansas City barbeque flavors out on the road. Chris and Diane invited me into their kitchen (should I tell you how amazing it smelled in there?) to talk about the creativity of flavor, their other creative projects together, and many other things. If you love barbeque you have to check out www.oznbonesbbq.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to find out when and where to catch the truck. #bbq #barbeque #oznbonesbbq #foodtruck #creativity

The Connecticut Festival of Indie Games started a few years and has grown rapidly. Jason Miceli is the force behind the CTFIG, and we spoke about the origins of the festival, his personal experiences with gaming, and the creative processes involved in building a new game experience for players. The resurgence of table top gaming was evident during our recording, as we were surrounded by gamers at the Tabletop Shop in Newington, Connecticut. If you are into games, collectibles, RPGs, or other related stuff, definitely check them out. Facebook.com/TabletopShopCT for more information. For information on the CTFIG, visit www.ct-fig.com. The event runs as part of ConnectiCon July 12-15 in Hartford. #gaming #ctfig #connecticon #gamedesign #tabletop #rpg #boardgame #hobbies #gamer #dnd #magicthegathering