Matthew LaChiusa: The Voices of WNY Artists

American Repertory Theater of WNY's Dialog Podcast for WNY Artists and the community they serve.
9/1/2024 - Broadcast #105 - Interview with Playwright. Poet, Director and Producer Mark C Lloyd
Episode #105 features long-standing co-host Mark C Lloyd joining Voices producer and host, Matthew LaChiusa. Both offer their opinions of the current theater scene and their thoughts on the upcoming 2024-25 Buffalo theater season. For more information on being a guest on The Voices please visit www.artofwny.org
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2/14/24 - Broadcast #104 - Interview with WNY Actors Sarah Emmerling & Brooke Goergen
Voices 104 sits with Buffalo-based actor Sarah Emmerling and Brooke Goergen as they chat about American Repertory Theater of WNY’s production of “London Calling”. Throughout the interview they discuss the process of originating their roles, the importance of research with parts, the challenges & benefits with being part of new plays
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1/21/24 - Broadcast #103 - Interviews with WNY Dramatic Artists Catherine Burkhart, Charles McGregor, and Mariangela Mercurio
In episode #103, The Voices highlights the American Repertory Theater of WNY's remaining two productions in the 2023-24 theatrical season by interviewing the directors of each show. Regional director, actor and producer Catherine Burkhart, and regional actor, choreographer, dancer and director Mariangela Mercurio discuss their involvement in ART/WNY's one-act showcase based on the music of the Clash, "London Calling". Topics include the premise of this production, working with current ensemble, and bringing the music narration of The Clash to the stage for a theatrical presentation. For information on the production, please visit www.artofwny.com
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3/7/2023 - Broadcast 101 - Interview with WNY Actors Trevor Dugan, Cassidy Granchelli, Alyssa Grace Adams, Ian Michalski, Andrew Zuccari
In show 101, The Voices joins actors of American Repertory Theater of WNY's production of "Mercy Seat", Trevor Dugan, Cassidy Granchelli, Alyssa Grace Adams, Andrew Zuccari, and Ian Michalski. Each actor discusses their roles within the productions, highlighted by excerpts from works from the "Mercy Seat" including Matthew Boyle, Michael Fanelli, and j Snodgrass. For information on the production, please visit www.artofwny.com
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12/26/22 Broadcast #100 - The Voices' 100th show featuring Mark C Lloyd
After 10 years in the making, the Voices celebrates the broadcast's 100 episode with the show's very first guest, Mark C Lloyd. Reviewing the last 10 years, Mark discusses what's changed in the WNY theater scene, the ongoing challenges still facing local playwrights, and creative community members we've lost over the years and the void they left with the arts scene. Music excerpts from previous shows include Tri-State, The Brazen Faced Varlets, and Gina Schuster, with performance pieces featuring Len McMike and Robert Insana. Also heard are previous Voices guests who are no longer with us that include Thomas Dooney, Gary Darling and Michael Lodick. Special thanks to all who've been part of the Voices ongoing commitment to on-air diversity with a huge shout-out to Think Twice Radio producer Richard Wicka for the forum to make all this possible.
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8/14/2022 - Broadcast #99 - Interview with Buffalo Comedy Collective Co-Founders Scott Wojtanix and Megan Joyce
In show #99, the Voices chats with co-founders of the Buffalo Comedy Collective, Scott Wojtanix and Megan Joyce, They discuss the BCC program, give insight into the ins and outs of Comedy Improv, and display their improvisational talents by performing two scenes for the Voices. For more information on the Buffalo Comedy Collective and what they have coming up next, visit buffalocomedycollective.com
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4/30/2022 - Broadcast #98 - Interview with WNY actors Trevor Dugan and Kayla Reumann
In episode #98, up-and-coming Buffalo-based actors Trevor Dugan and Kayla join the Voices to chat about the challenges they face as young actors, The pros and cons of acting in a never produced, original play, and a special guest-appearance by Inside the Actors' Studio (post-humous) James Lipton.
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3/17/2022 - Broadcast #97 - Interview with WNY writers Justin Karcher and John F Kennedy
In Voices #99, 716 playwright, poet and producer Justin Karcher and veteran actor, playwright and producer, John F Kennedy, discuss their career in the Arts, how they fell into the Arts, discuss their works showcased in the currently running "Fall from the Grace of God" through the American Repertory Theater of WNY. Their works and seven other are based on the music of Celtic/Punkers the Pogues.
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1/31/2020 - Broadcast #96 - Interview with WNY playwrights James A Marzo and Timothy Joyce
In show #96, The Voices chats with Western New York playwrights James A Marzo and Timothy Joyce. The two discuss their careers, how they got to where they are, the difficulties in getting local playwrights produced in the Buffalo-theater scene, solutions into getting produced, and chat-up upcoming productions including ART/WNY's "Fall From the Grace of God" one-act showcase in which both playwrights have their works featured in.
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9/23/2021 - Broadcast #95 - Live Recording of Q & A Session with Cast of SPEED OF DARK
Voices joins the cast of American Repertory Theater of WNY's production of SPEED OF DARK. Joining cast-members Monish Bhattacharyya, Quentin Gray, Vincenzo McNeal, and Hugh Davis is SPEED OF DARK playwright Mark Humphrey as they take questions from the live-audience. Topics include inspiration behind the play, how the actors connect to the piece, and advice for young actors.
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9/6/2021 - Broadcast #94 - The Football Show featuring Monish Bhattacharyya, Keith Wharton, Robert Insana
In the Voices' Football Show, local theater personalities, Monish Bhattacharyya, Keith Wharton and Robert Insana discuss the upcoming NFL season (with bold predictions), NFL Fantasy Football strategies and the lack thereof, COVID 19 effects on the upcoming season, and offer plenty of trash-talking throughout the interview.
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7/10/2021 - Broadcast #93 - Interview with WNY Theater Actors David Wysocki and Charles McGregor
In episode #93, Buffalo-based stage actors David Wysocki and Charles McGregor join the Voices to discuss how they got into theater, the challenges facing young actors, applying inclusivity towards the Dramatic Arts, and the path they took in becoming best friends. David and Charlie also demonstrate their singing talents by each performing an acappella song for the Voices.
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4/27/2021 - Broadcast #92- Interview with Music Therapist, Gina Schuster
In episode #92 the Voices sits with Gina Schuster and discusses her career as a music therapist. She gives insight into the profession, how to balance training, creativity & emotions with the job, and how she got into music therapy. Being a talented vocalist, the Voices also recorded Gina perform three songs and a duet in the interview.
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