Spotlight: The American Stage Podcast

In this series American Stage's CEO/Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with our virtual community to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond. In this conversation Stephanie is joined by Actor’s Equity Association members, Renata Eastlick and Richard Watson for a conversation about navigating the intimacy of live performance in a COVID world.  Join us for our live creative conversations every other Monday in July and August at 6pm.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

Spotlight on FIVE TIMES AROUND In today's episode we meet our 2019-2020 Apprentice Cohort of American Stage.   The discussion includes a day in the life as apprentices, their newly devised piece of theater entitled FIVE TIMES AROUND, and what will stay with them, from their experience this season, on their next adventure.  You can find more information about their piece on our website and Youtube channel.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

In this series American Stage's CEO/ Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with our virtual community to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond. In this podcast Stephanie begins an honest conversation about American Stage’s commitment to anti-racism now and in the future.  American Stage is committed to listening, to learning and to acting in support of a more just world. You can watch these creative conversations live each Monday during the month of June at 6pm.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart

The Shakespeare Lite series will be highlighted on our podcast throughout the month of June. This episode is all about Shakespeare's OTHELLO, as performed on American Stage's virtual stage. In this episode you will hear from L. Peter Callender who played Othello in this production, the director Benjamin Ismail, the prologue delivered before the performance by Kianna Jackson, a scene  from the performance itself, and the chat back conversation with the cast.   You can join us for a live performance of Shakespeare Lite each Sunday in June at 2pm.  Audio production: Sadie Lockhart 

In this series American Stage's Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with a guest in our virtual community roundtable to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond.  In this conversation she is joined by Chris Steinocher, the CEO of the St. Petersburg Chamber, for a conversation about reimagining our City of the Arts the “St. Pete Way.”  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart

The Shakespeare Lite series will be highlighted on our podcast throughout the month of June.  This episode is all about Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, as performed on American Stage's virtual stage.  In this episode you will hear from the director Chris Crawford, a prologue delivered before the performance by Lyle Sweppenheiser, an excerpt from the performance itself and the chat back conversation with the cast.   You can join us for a live performance of Shakespeare Lite each Sunday in June at 2pm.  Audio production: Sadie Lockhart 

This spotlight series conversation dives into the process and transition of performing and directing in a virtual theater space.  We are joined by Benjamin Ismail,  Dee Selmore, Enoch King and Roxanne Fay, all artists who have performed with us before on our in-person stage and are now featured in our virtual Shakespeare Lite series.  You can join us for our Shakespeare Lite series each Sunday in June at 2pm.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart

In this series our Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, meets with a guest in our virtual community roundtable to discuss live theatre during the pandemic and beyond.  In this conversation she is joined by John Collins, Executive Director of the St. Pete Arts Alliance, to share perspectives on staging a creative comeback in St. Pete and to answer the question, "what role can the arts play in creating a post-COVID renaissance in our community?" Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart

The Shakespeare Lite series will be highlighted on our podcast throughout the month of June.  This episode is all about Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, as performed on American Stage's virtual stage.  In this episode you will hear from the director Kristin Clippard, a prologue delivered before the performance by John Perez, an excerpt from the performance itself and the chat back conversation with the cast.   You can join us for a live performance of Shakespeare Lite each Sunday in June at 2pm.  Audio production: Sadie Lockhart 

Join American Stage’s Associate Artistic Director, Kristin Clippard, Director of Education and Outreach, Tiffany Ford and Director of Production, Jerid Fox as they discuss how American Stage is working to connect with our community through online programming and the process of creating both our virtual stage and virtual academy.  Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

This episode features a conversation between Stephanie Gularte, Producing Artistic Director of American Stage in Florida and Michael Stevenson, Producing Artistic Director of Capital Stage in California.  Their conversation discusses the partnership between these two companies, the co-production that was planned for this season, Joshua Harmon’s ADMISSIONS, and what it is like to lead an arts organization in the middle of a pandemic in 2020.  www.capstage.org Audio Production: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation with Rachel Harrison, American Stage's production stage manager, as she discusses her journey to stage management, her role in the company, the Stage Management Association and the Year of the Stage Manager. Learn more about these programs by visiting stagemanagers.org or join the "Year of the Stage Manager 2020" group on Facebook.  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

As a part of our 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival, American Stage's Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte sits down with Nan Barnett, the Executive Director of the National New Play Network for a live panel discussion.  The conversation delves into the importance of new play development, what the New Play Exchange is, and the blossoming world of theatre right here in Florida. Produced by: Sadie Lockhart

As a part of our 21st Century Voices: New Play Festival, Associate Artistic Director, Kristin Clippard interviews the playwrights whose scripts received a stage reading at our February 2020 festival.  Featuring: L. Peter Callender (STRANGE COURTESIES); Hal Borden (DON MISTERIOSO); Taylor Leigh Lamb (YOU TOO?); John Bavoso (MLM IS FOR MURDER); Jennifer Blackmer (PREDICTOR).  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

Across the country, theater companies are looking for ways to move through the current crisis and envision the future of theater. American Stage's Associate Artistic Director (AAD), Kristin Clippard, holds a virtual discussion with other theater arts producers, including: Dawn Monique Williams, AAD at Aurora Theater Co. (CA); Nathan Halvorson, Associate Director at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (CO); Tamara Winters, AAD at Know Theater (OH); Sarah Hankins, AAD at Triad Stage (NC). Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

During the current stay-at-home climate, how are performing arts organizations in St. Petersburg, FL working to sustain their companies, and stay connected with their community? American Stage's Producing Artistic Director, Stephanie Gularte, leads a virtual panel with local arts leaders to discuss the impact of the pandemic on organizations in the area and how they can continue to achieve the artistic objective to serve as a point of connection among people, while we are all physically apart. She is joined in this conversation, by Chris Crawford of freeFall Theater, Paul Wilborn of the Palladium Theater, Bob Devin Jones of Studio 620, and Alex Harris of Arts Conservatory for Teens. Produced by: Sadie Lockhart   

Join us for a virtual conversation with our leadership team at American Stage (Stephanie Gularte, Kristin Clippard, Jerid Fox, and Tiffany Ford) as they discuss how American Stage is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on our company, and the connections we are striving to make with our community. Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A live recording of our behind the scenes event for the world premiere of THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS by Natalie Symons at American Stage.  A deeper dive into the development of the script, its themes, and the journey of this play.  The conversation features playwright, Natalie Symons and director, Chris Crawford.  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

Spotlight on the American Stage school tour! A conversation with the Director of Education and Outreach about the importance and impact of theater for young audiences.  With special guests from THE WIND IN THE WILLOW school tour cast: Matt Acquard, Dylan Renfrow, Courtney McLaren, Donovan Whitney, and Sadie Lockhart.  Additional commentary from young guests who saw school tour this season!  Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A live recording of our behind the scenes event for SKELETON CREW by Dominique Morisseau at American Stage. A deeper dive into the characters, artistry and themes of the script and our production.  The conversation features select members of the cast, Enoch King* and Dee Selmore*, and the director L. Peter Callender.  Special Guest Host: Wedeline Casimir Produced by: Sadie Lockhart  *Member of Actors' Equity Association