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Indie Film PodcastCrafting Fear with Sound: Indie Film Sound Design SecretsIndie film sound design meets horror filmmaking in this spine-tingling episode of Indie Film Podcast. Chuck and Victoria break down how horror movies use sound to build fear, tension, and emotion, and how you can apply the same tricks in your own indie projects (no matter what your genre of film!)From low frequencies that make your hair stand on end to eerie silences that say more than dialogue, this episode dives deep into the craft of sound design for filmmakers. Chuck even creates an original audio-only horror scene to prove that the right sound can tell...
2025-10-0932 min
Let There Be Art PodcastEP. 18 - MAJOR. on Hope, Hustle, and Independent Success | LET THERE BE ART PODCASTIndependent icon MAJOR. (singer, actor, storyteller) joins Devin Mykel for a candid, hope-filled conversation about building a sustainable creative life. We cover the wins, the wounds, and the work it takes to keep going as an indie.In this episode you’ll hear about:The truth about accolades vs. impact (Jay-Z’s Grammy remarks, indie perspective, and why showing up still matters).Why hope is a strategy, and how MAJOR. “hope-deals” through art, service, and daily practice.The origin story of platinum wedding classic “Why I Love You” and how it became a celebration of Black love and lov...
2025-10-071h 11
Indie Game Lunch HourCreating on a Budget: How Indie Artists are Redefining Visual ArtIn this episode, we sit down with illustrator, concept artist, and professor Ryan E. Grady to talk about her journey through games, education, and independent storytelling. From working on Our Brilliant Ruin to creating her own visual novel Lythe The Forgetful Witch and comic series Daughters of Atlas, Ryan shares how she brings rich, personal worlds to life through art.Learn more about RyanLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and...
2025-04-0948 min
Indie Film PodcastThe Perils of Production: Location Sound Screw-Ups (Indie Film Podcast #8)🎙️Perils of Production: Location Sound Screw Ups 🎬Ah, location sound—the final boss of indie filmmaking. In this episode ofPerils of Production Month, Victoria and Chuck dive into the chaos that is location sound (and the inevitable screw ups behind them) and share their hard-earned lessons so you don’t have to learn the hard way.🔊Key takeaways from this episode:✅ Whybad audio ruins good films (and why audiences will forgive bad visuals before bad sound).✅ Chuck’s most embarrassing indie filmaudio mistakes—so you can avoid them.✅ The eternal battle oflav mics vs. boom mics (spoiler: it depends...
2025-02-2032 minIndie Film PodcastThe Perils of Production: Art Department Debacles (Indie Film Podcast #7)Ah, the art department—one of the most crucial yet overlooked aspects of indie filmmaking. This episode, Victoria and Chuck dive into their biggest art department blunders so YOU don’t have to make the same mistakes. From last-minute coffee table hunts to mysterious maintenance workers who don’t look the part, they’ve seen it all.💡In this episode, we cover:✔️ What exactly the art department does (Hint: It’s way more than just set design!)✔️ Hilariously bad production design fails—from our own sets AND Hollywood’s biggest missteps✔️ Why indie filmmakersalways end up hauling set pieces in their personal...
2025-02-1328 min
Synapse Art#10 Emma BLUNE "La première fois que j'ai chanté sur scène, je me suis senti toute nu..." - SYNAPSE ARTRencontre avec Emma Blune : Une voix indie pop qui résonne.Dans cet épisode de "Synapse Art", nous accueillons Emma Blune, une artiste française qui a su se faire une place dans le paysage musical indépendant grâce à son univers pop aux accents introspectifs et lumineux.Auteure-compositrice-interprète accomplie, Emma Blune nous livre des chansons à la fois intimes et universelles, où se mêlent des mélodies accrocheuses et des textes poétiques. Influencée par des artistes telles que Jeanne Added et Laura Cahen, elle explore des thèmes univer...
2024-11-3057 min
Let's Go Again: A Philosophical and Practical Guide for Indie CreativesS1E7 | Beyond the Multiverse: How to Build a Platform for Indie Art with Digital Third PlacesSo many of us who make indie art want to know: How can I find an audience for my creative work? How can I make money with my art? How can I make my life as a creative sustainable? And in the past, the answer might have been: strike it big. Become a star in whatever industry you're in. But as the past few years have shown us, stars...they're just like us. And creative industries everywhere are becoming less profitable and sustainable for artists (even stars!).
The good news is, there are clues everywhere on how...
2023-11-0738 min
K & K Indie Gaming CornerIndie Games, Stadia, Digital Media, & More. Podcast Ep. 13Welcome to Episode 13 of our engaging podcast! In this episode, we have an exciting lineup of topics to explore, including Indie Games, Stadia, Digital Media, and much more. Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion!
We kick off the episode with a deep dive into the world of Indie Games. Join us as we explore the diverse and creative landscape of independent game development. From unique art styles to innovative gameplay mechanics, we'll discuss the impact and significance of Indie Games in the gaming industry. Discover hidden gems, hear about success stories, and learn why Indie...
2023-01-3049 min
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic MultiverseS3:E3 - AI Art and Indie ComicsEveryone has an opinion on AI Art, and like it or not; it's here to stay and shaking things up in the indie comic industry. Brett and Brian discuss AI art, its uses, and its problems within the comic publishing industry.
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2022-12-1555 min
True CrimeArt scams The plays the thing by Scams & ConsSubscribe to Scams & Cons on iHeartRadio - https://ihr.fm/3rN8r5wSubscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/36GnAhLSubscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/3vChIytThe majority of the rules that apply to most scams, don't apply here. Some people get involved for fame, some for ego, and others for fortune. Those that are in it for fame or ego, usually don't get a cut of the fortune, and they are just fine with that.As the curtain goes up, listen closely. Things are going to get freaky.
2022-04-2520 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 80 - Robert Andrew WagnerAs the lead singer-songwriter for The Little Wretches, Robert Andrew Wagner has continued to use music to push the messages he believes in, as seen in the band’s latest album Red Beets & Horseradish. Yet the arts are just one way in which he does that, as displayed in his work as a teacher with at-risk youth in the Philadelphia area. For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Robert about his process as a songwriter, coming up in the punk rock scene while branching out into different genres, what he hopes to achieve through teaching, and more...
2022-04-251h 12
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 79 - Bracha GoetzHaving previously studied psychology at Harvard University, Bracha Goetz did not expect to go on to become a prolific author of children’s books. Yet after 40 illustrated books about a wide variety of topics, she has become one of the most sought-after authors of message-driven books about complex issues for young audiences. For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Bracha about how she approaches sensitive material in her work, contemporary mental health issues facing children and families, explaining mature issues to young audiences, and more. Become a paid subscriber to Piccione Arts for just $5 per mo...
2022-04-1847 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 78 - Shaun EliAfter years of writing jokes for the likes of Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien, Shaun Eli eventually decided to pursue his passion for a career as a stand-up comedian. Today, he continues to tour the world as one of the most acclaimed comics alive today, with over a dozen upcoming shows.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Shaun about writing jokes for late night TV, his approach to writing punchlines as a comic, performing in different countries for different audiences, and more!
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2022-04-1142 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 77 - Adina Taubman & Padraic LillisFor the past several years, writer Adina Taubman & director Padraic Lillis have collaborated and toured theatre festivals to awards and acclaim. This spring, they are preparing to make their return for a production at the Chain Theatre of Ms. Taubman’s most personal story yet - The Road Back: One Woman’s Journey From Depression To Recovery.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Adina and Padraic about the dynamics of their writer-director collaboration, the personal traumas that their latest production explores, the process of producing and directing a one-person show, and more!
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2022-04-0458 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 76 - Brooke JacobySince the debut of her short film He Said What Now?, Brooke Jacoby has been continuously writing and performing in various plays, films & improv shows. In recent years, she has been known best for her work in the increasingly prominent comedy group known as the Salty Nuts Improv Troupe.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Brooke about her work as a performer and writer, her work with Salty Nuts Improv Troupe, singing in front of Simon Cowell, and more!
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2022-03-2850 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 75 - Ryan BorochovitzAfter previously exploring potential paths as a playwright & director, Ryan Borochovitz quickly found that his true passion was for exploring the rich literary & production history of live theatre as a scholar and dramaturge. Through his work as the Co-Artistic Producer of Cup of Hemlock Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, he has reviewed & interviewed various works - both past and present - all across the world.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Ryan about the evolution of Cup of Hemlock Theatre, how some plays in history are less frequently revisited than others, the limits and effectiveness of pol...
2022-03-2156 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 74 - Angelo LorenzoBorn and raised in Cagayan de Oro City, Angelo Lorenzo finds inspiration as a writer through stories of hope in dark and uncertain times, as seen in his new play The Midnight Catch Up. However, it wasn’t until after pursuing a career in journalism that he became inspired to pursue his ambitions as a writer of fiction, and eventually, a playwright.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Angelo about his work as a journalist prior to working full-time as a freelance writer, how he went from writing short stories to writing plays, what inspired him t...
2022-03-141h 21
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 73 - Matthew RowlandAfter a long career of working in the criminal justice system, Matthew Rowland was inspired to pursue a career as an independent author after COVID-19 first struck. While his book Fireball is set in the 19th century, he says there are also many themes and plot points that still resonate with where we are today in 2022.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Matthew about the process behind writing Fireball, the events in his personal & professional life that informed the story of the book, the need for empathy for those whose stories he's heard during his pre-writing ca...
2022-03-0753 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 72 - Christine StoddardDuring her prolific career as a writer, Christine Stoddard’s work as a non-fiction writer has been published in several notable outlets, such as Ms. Magazine and the Huffington Post. Yet while she’s not contributing to such outlets, she has become gradually more well known for her work as an independent artist, with her plays and films having been presented across the world.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Christine about the upcoming production of her play Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares, the events that led her to start Quail Bell Press & Productions, balancing work as...
2022-02-281h 21
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 71 - Jason TruongWhile still studying as a college student in California, Jason Truong has already been making big steps toward his career as a singer and rapper, with his span of influences ranging from Dr. Dre to Michael Jackson. Yet despite his long-time passion for songwriting, he also isn’t shy about his ambitions as an actor, playwright & entrepreneur.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Jason about his approach to writing lyrics, performing his work at various open-mic nights, his upcoming EP - including two songs presented on the podcast, and more!
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2022-02-211h 07
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 70 - Marlin ThomasGrowing up in New York City, Marlin Thomas’s writing was largely informed by his experiences living in neighborhoods with a wide range of different backgrounds. Through his work, produced at various venues and festivals, he has aimed to try and unite people of different backgrounds, including through his World War II-era drama The Middleman.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Marlin about the inspiration behind The Middleman, how his work as a college administration prepared him for producing live theatre, different approaches to tackling controversial issues in art, and more!
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2022-02-1452 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 69 - Jared PettitOriginally from Cincinnati, Jared Pettit went on to enjoy a prolific career in improv and comedy - both as a writer and as a performer - after studying screenwriting at DePaul University, as well as training as a comedian at the Second City Training Center. Yet it wasn’t until performing in A Sketch of New York in NYC that he was inspired to co-found the Salty Nuts Improv Troupe with his fellow artists.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Jared about his experience training at Second City, the events leading up to the beginning of t...
2022-02-071h 01
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 68 - The Guest List at IRTE's "Tammy's Bachelorette"After downloading a new update for Zoom allowing guests to join from the multiverse, Indie Art Today host Anthony J. Piccione decided to try it out for the Season Three premiere & the 1st ever video edition of the podcast. As a result, he was joined by a few of the characters from the upcoming return of IRTE’s classic show Tammy’s Bachelorette.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with the characters about the dynamics within their family, (potential) plans for Tammy’s upcoming birthday, what it’s like working at the family restaurant Bennigan’s, and more!
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2022-01-3139 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 67 - Matthew GallagherAfter graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Matthew Gallagher enjoyed success as an actor in NYC both Off-Broadway and on television, before returning home to Connecticut. Today, his creative passions have been dedicated to his career as a playwright, screenwriter & author - as well as teaching his students - including host Anthony J. Piccione - the craft of writing their own scripts.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Matthew about his days as a working actor in NYC, his work as a writer including his acclaimed play Voices Carry, his upcoming novel I Am...
2021-11-151h 02
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 66 - Edmond ChibeauGrowing up in Manhattan, Edmond Chibeau’s artistic evolution can be traced back to his teenage years in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, learning directly from Ellen Stewart herself. Today, even as he himself continue to write everything from short comedies to experimental performance art, he has dedicated his time to passing knowledge on to his students…including our host Anthony J. Piccione!
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Edmond about his work as a performance writer, the differences between writing for live theatre and writing for performance art, what learned from his time in the Off-Off-Broadway movement, and more!
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2021-11-081h 14
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 65 - 'Talking It Out' November 2021 PlaywrightsWhile they come from different backgrounds and generations, Tyler Powell & Cris Eil Blak both share a passion for reducing the stigmas surrounding therapy & mental illness through their respective works as playwrights. This November, worldwide audiences will get to see their stories showcased as part of the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival's next short play presentation.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Tyler and Cris about how their lives and experiences connected to their plays, what it means to be aware of mental health, why reflecting was not a challenge while tackling powerful subject matter, and...
2021-11-0147 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 64 - Ken Wolf ReturnsSince we last spoke with him in Season One, Ken Wolf has become more optimistic about the return of live theatre to NYC. Yet as Manhattan Repertory Theatre resumes its in-person programming, from safety protocols to the continuation of virtual opportunities, many NYC producers face various questions, as they adjust to the post-pandemic “normal.”
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Ken about returning to live theatre safely, the recent world premiere of Kalispell, the return of Manhattan Rep’s short play festivals, and more!
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2021-10-2546 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 63 - The Cast & Creative Team of 'The Marvelous Mrs. McCluskey"After a long hiatus due to the year-long COVID shutdown, the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble - aka IRTE - is ready to return to the Producer's Club this October for their latest production of The Marvelous Mrs. McCkuskey. Together with both familiar faces and new friends, their latest production promises to be a much-needed night of fun after a long period of darkness for the theatre industry.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with IRTE Artistic Director Nannette Deasy, show director Robert Baumgardner, and actors Connie Perry & Vikki Martin about the process of coming back to live...
2021-10-1851 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 62 - Clara TanGrowing up in Singapore, Clara Tan grew up in a country whose government was extremely hostile toward non-cisgender people. Yet now, as a working actress in New York, she sees more bigotry in the American theatre industry toward people of Asian descent than toward those in the LGBTQ community.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Clara about moving to NYC to study at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy, industry discrimination toward Asian and trans people, how she was primarily a singer before Broadway made her aspire to be an actress, and more!
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2021-10-111h 24
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 61 - Sarah NowikAfter starting out performing in school plays, Sarah Nowik was inspired at a young age to pursue musical theatre as an adult. Even while still attending Hunter College in NYC, she is quickly starting to appear in more and more virtual & in-person shows in NYC.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Sarah about how her experience in Catholic school influenced her decision to go into the arts, performing in both in-person & virtual theatre, studying theatre in college amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and more!
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2021-10-0434 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 60 - Peter OliverBorn and raised in New York City, Peter Oliver has enjoyed a long and prolific acting career since he was a young child. Now, he's preparing to make his debut as a playwright this October in NYC.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Peter about how being a child actor shaped him, what inspired him to start writing his own scripts, finding humor in times when theatre goes wrong, and more!
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2021-09-2752 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 59 - Sabrina LopezGrowing up in Fresno, California, Sabrina Lopez was enthralled with musical theatre since she was a teenager. Now, after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in LA, she is about to take her talents to NYC as she continues pursuing her career.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Sabrina about her past performances in virtual & live theatre, her experience at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, why she chose to move to NYC rather than LA after college, and more!
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2021-09-2055 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 58 - Jamil ChokachiOriginally from Tennessee, Jamil Chokachi has acted in and directed a wide range of productions in NYC & LA, from acting in the National Tour of Cabaret to directing message-driven productions of Marat/Sade & Animal Farm. Over the past decade, his artistic mission as a director has been greatly influenced by his own heritage, as he saw U.S. military involvement spread throughout the Middle East.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jamil about acting in NYC & LA, the ways in which his Iraqi heritage informed with directorial approach, the differences between directing live and in-person theatre, and more!
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2021-09-131h 02
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 57 - J.J. MillerHaving been disillusioned by the industry in Los Angeles, Jim Miller - better known by his stage/screen name J.J. Miller - left acting to pursue a successful career as a producer, through his work with Brave New Films beginning in 2005. Yet after the COVID pandemic hit, he decided to return to his first love, when he began appearing in various plays in NYC as an actor.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jim about his early career as a screen actor, the various causes behind the documentaries he produced, how his passion for social...
2021-08-301h 01
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 56 - Candy DatoAfter a long career as a nurse and therapist, Candy Dato was inspired to pursue a career in acting later in life, after a casual table-read with friends of 12 Angry Women. Within the past few years, she has worked prolifically in live theatre, virtual theatre & film, portraying a wide variety of roles.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Candy about how her work in the mental health field has informed her work as an artist, her work with the Salty Nuts Sketch Comedy Team, her upcoming work on the film Hank and Edna Take on LeMans and the play...
2021-08-231h 12
The Get Indie Gaming PodcastAxiom Verge 2, Nintendo Indie Direct & 12 Minutes | The Week in IndiesThe week in Indies; hands-on with Axiom Verge 2, Boyfriend Dungeon, news from EGX London, PAX Aus, and all of the best bits from the Nintendo Indie Direct Showcase. Plus previews of 12 Minutes, Black Book, Road 96 and Eastward.
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2021-08-1912 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 55 - Pitr Strait & Britt BerkeBack in 2016, Pitr Strait founded Torn Out Theater in the hopes of breaking down taboos surrounding gender, sexuality & the human body. This summer marks their return to live theatre in NYC with their production of Antigonick directed by Britt Berke.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Pitr and Britt about the history of Torn Out Theater, the rehearsal process for past productions and their latest production, the importance of promoting body positivity, and more!
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2021-08-161h 06
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 54 - Jeanna de WaalHaving just moved from the United Kingdom to New York City, Jeanna de Waal was able to get her first job on Broadway within six weeks of moving there a decade ago. But rather than simply settle into her highly successful career, she chose to start Broadway Weekends in 2017, which brings theatre education classes to students from various backgrounds across the world.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jeanna about why she decided to start Broadway Weekends, bringing Princess Diana to life on Broadway, acting in new plays during the early developmental process, and more!
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2021-08-0953 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 53 - Jenna LourencoAfter her two children were diagnosed with autism, Jenna Lourenco began to suspect that the reason behind many of her own personality traits was because she herself was on the spectrum. Since then, as a theatre researcher and professor, she has dedicated much of her academic work to promote the importance and value of neurodiverse voices in the theatre industry.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jenna about the research behind her thesis work on representation of autism in theatre, the rising number of openly autistic playwrights, the stereotypes and obstacles that continue to affect autistic...
2021-08-021h 14
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 52 - 'Talking It Out' July 2021 PlaywrightsThis July, the Talking It Out virtual play festival will present its third and final performance of its inaugural season. With it comes another set of five short plays that tackle a wide range of mental health conditions, and how it impacts both the afflicted individuals and their loved ones.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with four of the five participating playwrights - Steven Hayet, Bridgette Dutta Portman, Huss Rasit & Randy Gross - about how their personal perspectives inspired their work, what they hope audiences will take away from it, what more can be done in...
2021-07-121h 00
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 51 - Raluca GeorgianaBorn and raised in Romania, Raluca Georgiana was given the opportunity to follow her dreams and pursue acting after getting a scholarship to study abroad. Since then, she has appeared in dozens of plays and films across the world, while still finding time to teach and pass her knowledge on to young performers in New York.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Raluca about her previous & upcoming acting credits, her experiences studying under Kristen Linklater & Andrei Serban, teaching theatre and dance to her students at the Dwight School, and more!
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2021-07-051h 07
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 50 - Ellen WilliamsThroughout her life, Ellen Williams enjoyed a long and prolific career as an opera singer, touring all across the United States. Then, after being inspired by her own daughter, she decided to move to NYC to pursue her long-held dream of acting for the stage and screen, and has since been seen in many plays and films both virtually and in person.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Ellen about her work with North Carolina Opera, her three studio albums she recorded as a singer, her recent and upcoming acting credits, and more.
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2021-06-281h 17
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 49 - Marjorie BicknellAfter a long and prolific career of directing theatre in Chicago, Marjorie Bicknell first tried her hand at writing, when she was commissioned to write a critically and commercially successful adaptation of Frankenstein. Today, she is one of the most influential playwrights in Philadelphia, representing the city as the Dramatists Guild Regional Representative.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Marjorie about her work as a playwright, virtually producing the local Friday Night Footlights series, the theatre scenes in Philadephia and Chicago respectively, and more!
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2021-06-211h 33
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 48 - The Cast & Director of 'The Wake of Dorcas Kelly'After over a year of waiting for theaters to reopen, the creative team at spit&vigor is finally ready to unveil their latest production to NYC theatergoers this July. With the premiere planned for the main stage at the Players Theatre, The Wake of Dorcas Kelly promises to be their largest and most ambitious show yet.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with writer/director Sara Fellini & actors Nick Thomas and Irina Kaplan about the legend that inspired the plot of the show, rehearsing for live theatre in the post-COVID era, the elaborate set design planned for...
2021-06-141h 10
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 47 - Tony GerminarioHaving initially been focused on pursuing a career in music, Tony Germinario first realized his passion for screenwriting ten years ago while studying at Fairfield University. Since then, he has written and directed countless short and feature films, and is currently in pre-production for his most ambitious production yet.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Tony about his previous works such as the feature film The Price for Silence, the behind the scenes process of producing and directing your own films, his plans for a national tour of his upcoming film Chairlift, and more!
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2021-06-071h 00
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 46 - Jan EwingDecades after he first wrote it, Jan Ewing was finally able to realize his dream of seeing his play Nursery Rhymes produced live on stage in NYC. Yet now, even in the age of COVID-19, he continues to look forward - rather than backward - as he prepares to unveil his next play to the world, while also continuing his work as a reviewer for Hi! Drama.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jan about his earliest memories of theatre in NYC, his upcoming play Ivan VI, the similairities and differences between artists of today and...
2021-05-311h 07
Teach Me GoodLucha Libre & Indie Wrestling LIVE (w/ Jay Lyon)Luchador and Indie Wrestler Jay Lyon (@blazin_lyon) chats to Fernando and Art on their FIRST live recording with an audience. Fernando gets lifted and almost smashed while Art investigates how Lyon wrestles with lucha libre influences in the modern, local wrestling circuit
2021-05-301h 01
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 45 - A Live Panel of Actors on the post-COVID FutureWith the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end and theaters gradually reopening, there remains several questions about what’s in store for the future of live theatre. Among them are what plays will be produced, how the pandemic and government restrictions will affect the industry in both the short-term and the long-term, and what role - if any - will live-streaming and virtual theatre continue to play.
In this 3rd of three special episodes, Anthony spoke with Francis Mabborang, Bill Oberst, Jr. & Nicholas Thomas to hear the actor's perspective on the future of theatre in the emerging pos...
2021-05-241h 18
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 44 - A Live Panel of Directors on the post-COVID FutureWith the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end and theaters gradually reopening, there remains several questions about what’s in store for the future of live theatre. Among them are what plays will be produced, how the pandemic and government restrictions will affect the industry in both the short-term and the long-term, and what role - if any - will live-streaming and virtual theatre continue to play.
In this 2nd of three special episodes, Anthony spoke with Sara Fellini, Laura Caparrotti, Ralph Lewis, Devanand Janki & Dennis Coris to hear the director's perspective on the future of theatre in...
2021-05-171h 16
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 43 - A Live Panel of Playwrights on the post-COVID FutureWith the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end and theaters gradually reopening, there remains several questions about what’s in store for the future of live theatre. Among them are what plays will be produced, how the pandemic and government restrictions will affect the industry in both the short-term and the long-term, and what role - if any - will live-streaming and virtual theatre continue to play.
In this 1st of three special episodes, Anthony spoke with Paul Smith, Doug DeVita, Max Berry, Dave Proctor & Marjorie Bicknell to hear the playwright’s perspective on the future of theat...
2021-05-101h 23
ART RAT GROUP CHAT#11. Is this the real thing?get ready to laugh with this one. it's your favs Rose and Joré shooting the shit on every day radical indie art hoe life things.
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2021-05-0945 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 42 - Haley L.R. AndersonAfter working behind the scenes on various films, Haley L.R. Anderson was inspired to step in front of the camera and begin her career in acting. Since then, she has performed prolifically in several plays and films in NYC as well as in virtual theatre.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Haley about how she went from editing films to acting, her work in multiple recent short films, her recent transition toward working as a producer, and more!
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Learn more about Haley and her work by following her on Instagram @haley_lynnrose a...
2021-05-031h 07
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 41 - Marc VerzattSince he was a child, Marc Verzatt dreamt of pursuing a career as an actor, only to be discouraged by his unsupportive parents. Later in life, after a long career of working in opera, he finally decided to start auditioning for plays and films, and is now one of the most sought-after actors in NYC.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Marc about his career as an opera director, what inspired him to pursue his passion for acting, his ongoing work as an acting coach, and more!
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2021-04-261h 15
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 40 - Beatrice ManfrediBorn and raised in Rome, Italy, Beatrice Manfredi began her career at a young age as a voice actor, before she made the transition to live theatre as a teenager. Not too long after that, she went on to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, paving the way for her recent successes post-graduation.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Beatrice about the differences between stage acting & voice acting, her experience studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, her work on the new plays Sisters on the Ground & Tough, and more!
2021-04-191h 20
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 39 - Donald LoftusHaving experienced a rough childhood in Cleveland, Donald Loftus was first introduced to live theatre by his teacher in Junior High, who regularly took him and his classmates to NYC to see four Broadway shows per year. Since then, he has gone on to become one of the most prolific and successful playwrights alive today, with his work produced at various venues worldwide.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Donald about how his upbringing informed his creative process, his intense approach to sending out play submissions, his work with the Dramatists Guild Foundation and with the...
2021-04-121h 22
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 38 - Brandon KeenanWhile studying media communications in college, Brandon Keenan was inspired to take a different path, after being inspired by a scriptwriting assignment he received from his professor. Today, he is promoting his completed passion project - the horror film Body Farm - while also looking ahead to an exciting array of future projects.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Brandon about the creative process behind Body Farm, his plans for an eventual sequel, his work with the commercial film production company KVT Productions, and more!
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2021-04-0544 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 37 - Christopher NorthWhen he was growing up in Texas, Christopher North's formative years were defined by renting countless films at the video store & by the local indie rock scene. These experiences are what led him to where he is today, as a storyteller who has composed countless scores for independent films, while also continuing to work on his latest concept album as a solo artist.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Christopher about his past & upcoming collaborations in film, his long-awaiting solo album Space Bar, working in the pits on Broadway productions such as The Lion King, and...
2021-03-291h 01
In The Scene: Indie Arcade WaveIn The Scene Ep #41: Art'cade and Their First Game Zdey The Game with the Co-Owner KevinThis week we speak with one of the owners of the french company Art'cade. These guys make beautiful arcade cabinets that are showcased as art pieces and are decorated by local artists. Kevin and I discuss why they started this business and what they have been working on lately. This leads us to the game they made with street artist Tim Zdey.
Zdey The Game is a french indie game inspired by street art from around the world. The game was developed and created by the team at Art'cade with the art done by renowned artist Tim Z...
2021-03-2526 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 36 - Scotty CornGrowing up in Missouri, Scotty Corn began his performing career in live theatre at an early age, with the encouragement of his parents. Today, as an artist in NYC, his artistic work in both theatre and film has helped him cope with his struggles with mental health, as he also seeks to raise broader awareness and to help others dealing with similar struggles.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Scotty about how inspired him to move to NYC to pursue acting, how his struggles have informed his journey as an artist, his film company No Seats...
2021-03-2239 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 35 - 'Talking It Out' March 2021 PlaywrightsIn the latest Talking It Out virtual festival performance, the five participating playwrights - Marcus Gorman, Scott C. Sickles, Steven Hayet, Molly Peterson & Russell Nichols - all have unique and thought-provoking stories to tell. What unites them is their shared belief in the importance of self-care & caring for others who are struggling with mental illness.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with them about the creative process of writing their plays, how your own life experiences informed them, the importance of mental health awareness, and more!
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2021-03-151h 09
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 34 - Monique HebertGrowing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Monique Hebert turned to her school Drama Club, as a way of coping with her anxiety disorder. Since her days working backstage on different shows, she has turned toward playwriting as a form of both artistic expression & promoting mental health awareness.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Monique about her rising career as a playwright, her upcoming book Mom and the Mythical Creatures, her ongoing work as a mental health advocate, and more!
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Learn more about Monique and her work by...
2021-03-0852 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 33 - The Cast & Creative Team of 'Hey, Professor!'As the COVID-19 pandemic began during his last semester of college, Max Berry used the opportunity to virtually unite his fellow college classmates to create a unique project that he'd been planning for a while. Working with director Rosie Tyler, they've created the first season of the new web series Hey, Professor!, premiering later this year on YouTube.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Max and Rosie - along with actors Sydney Weiser and Marco Cunha - about the joys and challenges of producing a series via Zoom, blending improv comedy with each episode, how their...
2021-03-011h 13
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 32 - Bill Oberst Jr.During his high school years, Bill Oberst Jr. realized he could become popular with his peers by doing comedic impersonations of his school principal. Since then, his impressions have earned him several awards and critical acclaim, throughout a prolific career in theatre and film.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Bill about his work in horror and cult films, portraying famed figures such as Mark Twain and John F. Kennedy, his podcast Gothic Goodnight, and more!
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Learn more about Bill by visiting www.billoberst.com.
2021-02-2256 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 31 - Angelina ChaseGrowing up with ocular albinism, Angelina Chase turned to visual art and makeup as a creative outlet to help her cope during her teen years. It was during this time when she realized she had a talent that could be honed and utilized not just as a personal passion, but as a way to making her living as an adult.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Angelina about moving from LA to NYC to pursue her passion, her rising career as a makeup & SFX artist in the indie film scene, her goal to create a creative...
2021-02-1542 minBroadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic MultiverseEpisode 015 - Indie ArtistsBrett & Tyr host David Gueringer and Matt Laux to talk indie art. David is an indie musician who creates music involving indie comics and Matt is a traditional visual artist who brings DnD characters to life.
Broadcast From The Dispatch is a weekly live stream and podcast show produced by Indie Comix Dispatch that explores trends and topics relating to indie and small press comics. You can always join the live stream to ask comic-related questions of our panelists most Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM EST on The Dispatch's social media channels.
2021-02-111h 13
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 30 - Ashley GriffinWhen she was in third grade, Ashley Griffin first ventured into theatre when she wrote her first musical - a fairy-tale adaptation that was staged for all her school peers. As an adult, she has accumulated a wide range of both Broadway and Off-Broadway credits - in addition to her work in TV and film - most notably being the first woman to both direct & star in an NYC production of Hamlet.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Ashley about her acclaimed touring production of Hamlet, performing in prestigious venues such as the Lincoln Center & the...
2021-02-0859 min
Cambridge For Kids History PodcastEgyptian Art and Architecture - The Age of the Egyptians: Episode 9Welcome to The Age of the Egyptians podcast series by Cambridge For Kids. This ninth episode looks at Egyptian Art and Architecture. The Ancient Egyptians did things big. They were a deeply religious civilization so the bigger the structure or more profound the art, the greater the reward would be in the afterlife. Huge monuments cut from granite and brightly painted statues with precious jewels were a common theme that continued from the Old to the New Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn about the changes in style spanning over 1000 years. Half-human half-animal cube statues. Tomb art and wall...
2021-02-0210 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 29 - Alex GoldbergAfter starting his career as an actor and improv comedian, Alex Goldberg took his past experience of creating dialogue on the spot, and put it to use during the next stage of his artistic journey. Today, he is a prolific playwright & screenwriter whose work is presented across the world on live stages, on the silver screen, and through the new artistic medium of virtual theatre.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Alex about his critically acclaimed play It Is Done, his feature film Closure, his ongoing work with the Antaeus Theatre Company, and more!
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2021-02-011h 13
Power & Community#11: The Music behind Art of Me Films, Part 2 - "Blood Hana"In this episode, Lexington Rivera, the young student writer behind Art of Me's short film "Blood Hana", with Clyde Lawrence and Cody Fitzgerald, the musicians who wrote the score for "Blood Hana". This is the second of three special episodes where we take a deep dive into the music behind Art of Me's films. About Cody and Clyde:Clyde Lawrence and Cody Fitzgerald are a pair of emerging composers from different musical worlds. They met at Brown University after realizing that their respective bands, soul-pop project Lawrence and indie-rock outfit Stolen Jars, were playing c...
2021-01-3031 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 28 - Charlotte J. BradshawSince she was born, Charlotte J. Bradshaw seemed destined to pursue acting, in large part due to the influence of her mother's career as an actress and acting coach in Northern England. However, it wasn't until seeing a live production of Wicked when she was driven toward musical theatre, and move to NYC to further pursue her passion.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Charlotte about the decisions that led her to study at the New York Film Academy, her past work as a cabaret performer, behind the scenes stories working on film sets as a...
2021-01-2546 min
Cambridge For Kids History PodcastRoman Art - The Rise of The Roman Empire: Episode7Welcome to The Rise of The Roman Empire podcast series by Cambridge For Kids. This seventh episode looks at Roman Art. The Romans greatly appreciated the ancient Greeks, especially their art. Instead of inventing new forms of art the Romans simply copied greek styles and called it Roman. But where they truly flourished was in its revolutionary architecture, portraits and carved relief sculptures.Written and Narrated by Cambridge University Archaeologist: Matthew John Brookscambridgeforkids.podbean.com
2021-01-0409 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 27 - S.J. HenschelAfter a 15-year hiatus where she focused on writing poetry and starting a family, S.J. Henschel once again put her experience studying at the legendary Dramatic Workshop in NYC to use, when she returned to her artistic roots by becoming a major figure in the blossoming theatre scene in upstate New York. Throughout her career, she has written her own plays and musicals, performed in and directed countless productions, started her own reader's theatre company...and she also happens to be the grandmother of Indie Art Today host Anthony J. Piccione!
For our Season One finale...
2020-11-1647 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 26 - 'Talking It Out' November 2020 PlaywrightsDonald Loftus, Monique Hebert, and Alex Goldberg all have written very different short plays, each with different tones and genres, and coming from different backgrounds and generational perspectives. What all three of these playwrights have in common is that they wrote their plays in the hopes of raising mental health awareness, hence why they are all featured in the November 2020 edition of the Talking It Out virtual play festival.
For this week's special edition of Indie Art Today, Anthony spoke with them about how their personal experiences informed their plays, their thoughts on the responsibility of artists...
2020-11-0952 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 25 - Doug DeVitaAfter years of working in advertising, and then as a reviewer for the Off-Off-Broadway Review, Doug DeVita first ventured into writing plays purely as a favor to a friend. From stories from his childhood to behind the scenes tales in the entertainment industry, he is not shy about what inspires him to continue long after that favor led him down that path, to the point where he can no longer stop writing.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Doug about the role that mothers and martinis play in several of his plays, how growing up gay...
2020-11-021h 05
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 24 - Jessica JenningsBorn into a family that is legendary in the NYC indie theatre world, Jessica Jennings's earliest childhood memories are of performing on-stage as a dancer for thousands of people. Since then, she has grown up and gone on to promote a wide range of causes - from climate change to mental health - through her arts organization Ripple Effect Artists.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Jessica about both the joys and struggles of growing up as a professional dancer, her recent virtual productions such as Arise and Rose Colored Glass, coping with the ongoing COVID-19...
2020-10-2659 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 23 - Elizabeth Piper S.Growing up in Michigan watching locally produced horror films, Elizabeth Piper S. was always fascinated by how a simple tool such as ketchup could be used to create fake blood used for various horror scenes. Today, she is a professional SFX/makeup artist in NYC, and while she isn't using ketchup to create fake blood, she is putting her knowledge and talent to good use, both in big commercial productions and countless indie features.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Elizabeth about moving to NYC to pursue her career, her indie film company Into the Labyrinth...
2020-10-1946 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 22 - Andrés Gallardo BustilloBorn and raised in Colombia, Andrés Gallardo Bustillo first became enthralled with musical theatre at the age of five, when his parents took him to see a musical which inspired him to eventually become a professional child actor just four years later. Since moving to NYC as an adult, he has begun to earn a reputation - both in NYC and in Philadelphia - has one of the boldest and most creative artists in the industry today.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Andrés about his experience moving to America to pursue his artistic pa...
2020-10-1254 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 21 - Sunflower DuranSince she was five years old, Sunflower Duran knew she was born to be an actress, gradually becoming more prolific in the world of theatre after initially being inspired by her love of film. Today, her company Pink Arts Peace Productions aspires to not only produce a diverse range of works for the stage and screen, but also to do as much as possible to help other artists do the same.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Sunflower about her recent virtual reading & forthcoming production of The Women of Manhattan, her work with the 4th U A...
2020-10-0539 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 20 - Anthony LauraGrowing up as an avid lover of film, Anthony Laura initially moved toward writing for the stage as a mere creative challenge for himself. Today, his company Face to Face Films is equally prolific in the dual worlds of independent theatre & independent film.
For this week's episode, Anthony J. Piccione spoke with Anthony Laura about his canon of work as a filmmaker, his play The Girl with the Red Hair, his ongoing virtual reading series, and more!
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Learn more about Face to Face Films at www.facetofacefilms...
2020-09-2826 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 19 - Dave ProctorAfter being diagnosed with cancer and suffering from subsequent depression, Dave Proctor discovered the true meaning of the phrase "laughter is the best medicine", as he turned to writing comedy as a means of coping. Today, not only has he lived to tell the tale, but he continues to write plays and novels which are being published on a frequent basis.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Dave about how both his diagnosis and past careers informed his writing, his several plays currently published with Smith Scripts, his novel The Reluctant Allotmenteer, and more!
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2020-09-2144 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 18 - Meghan FinnAs the Artistic Director of The Tank, Meghan Finn has directed, produced & curated several productions at what has gradually become one of the leading independent theaters in NYC since it was founded in 2003. Over the years, her organization has provided countless resources to indie artists across various mediums, including free rehearsal and performance space - an extremely rare thing to receive from any theatrical company in 2020.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Meghan about her journey which led to becoming The Tank's Artistic Director, highlights from their production history such as Manufacturing Mischief and When We...
2020-09-1450 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 17 - Ralph Scott & Kendra MurrayHaving previously worked as a stage actor, Kendra Murray first started venturing into narrating audiobooks after meeting Ralph Scott at a performance at this radio theatre company. Together, they are now prolific producers of audiobooks through Squeaky Cheese Productions, and of scripted audio drama through Speaks Volumes Productions.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Ralph & Kendra about how they started both of these companies, how audio drama has been booming in popularity even before the pandemic, their upcoming LitRPG production, and more!
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Learn more about Ralph...
2020-09-031h 01
ArtApproved! Podcast by MyNewYorkEyeA chat w/ Filmmaker Sujewa Ekanayake: Indie Filmmaking, Underground Films & Slow Cinema, Representation Matters, & Kamala HarrisArt Shrian remembers and talks about Chadwick Boseman. May he rest in peace & power.
Art invites his friend and filmmaker Sujewa Ekanayake and they talk about:
Indie Filmmaking: lifestyle, challenges, etc
Some pro-tips to make it as an indie filmmaker for fundraising and distribution
Underground filmmakers in the USA introduction to Slow Cinema and some recommendations
Sujewa Ekanayake Films: Werewolf Ninja Philosopher (released 2019), Slow Romance (2021, in production)
Diversity, inclusion, and representation in Hollywood
Kamala Harris
Here's some more info on the things we discussed:
Underground filmmakers - a list of 50...
2020-08-301h 13
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 16 - Gianna CioffiUpon receiving her MS in Theatre Education from the City College of New York, Gianna Cioffi was motivated to create immersive and interactive theatrical experiences that were engaging and entertaining to all kids and teenagers, regardless of their age or ability. Together with her fellow artists, she founded Emit Theatre, which has performed for over 1000 students in schools across five boroughs, and now continues to create virtual content during social distancing.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Gianna about how working both onstage and backstage prepared her for starting her own company, making Shakespeare fun and...
2020-08-2446 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 15 - Sara FelliniAfter exploring all areas of theatre - from acting to playwriting to directing - while growing up in community theatre, Sara Fellini felt inspired to start spit&vigor, which is now one of the most prolific indie theatre companies in NYC. Over the past five years, their work has been critically acclaimed by the New York Times, been awarded by the New York Innovative Theatre Awards, and has toured across the United States from Texas to California.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Sara about what informed her desire to create a theatrical aesthetic heavy on...
2020-08-1758 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 14 - Nannette DeasyThroughout her prolific career in both improv and scripted theatre, Nannette Deasy felt that there needed to be a company that offered the best of both worlds to comedy-loving theatergoers. Since founding the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble (aka "IRTE") a decade ago, she and her troupe of performers have come to gain attention as some of the hardest-working improvisational performers in the NYC indie theatre scene.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Nannette about the origins of IRTE, her improv duo Double D with Graceann Dorse Double D, her recent work in the short Don't Blink...
2020-08-1038 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 13 - Travis John MartinHaving been diagnosed with a speech difficulty when he was a child, Travis John Martin was able to gradually overcome his adversity by learning to speak from classic films such as Star Wars. As an adult, he has continued to express himself through independent art, by acting in both plays and films, and also by writing novels and scripts.
For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Travis about how he transitioned from indie film to indie theatre, his novel Lion's Heaven and the upcoming sequel, his short films The Resident and Afterthought, and more!
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2020-08-0357 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 12 - Ken WolfAs the founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Ken Wolf has presented over 1000 full-length plays and 6000 short plays in NYC since 2005. Originally motivated by a desire to present his own work as a playwright, which is inspired by deeply personal events and traumas in his life, his company gradually became a space where many new artists in indie theatre often find themselves working, at the start of their careers.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Ken about the events that led him to open Manhattan Rep, his passion for experimental and minimalistic theatre, th...
2020-07-2758 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 11 - Rich OrloffOver the course of his career, Rich Orloff’s work as a playwright has received over 1000 productions on six different continents, winning him several awards and positive reviews along the way. Yet his solo-show It’s a Beautiful Wound, which he had been touring across the United States prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, is his most personal work to date, exploring his struggles with mental health and how the usage of psychedelics helped him recover and heal from past events in his life.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Rich about his writing process behind It’s a...
2020-07-2039 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 10 - Max BerryWhile studying to become an actor in musical theatre at Marymount Manhattan College, Max Berry realized that playwriting was his true passion, as he began submitting his work to various theaters and festivals in NYC. Now, as a recent college graduate, he is well-positioned to be one of the leading indie theatre artists in the post-COVID era.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Max about the mentors who inspired him to pursue writing his own plays, his full-length plays Treehouse of Dreams and The Best Thing We Do, his thoughts on the theatre festival scene in...
2020-07-131h 11
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 9 - Gemia FooAfter performing for her school and church as a child and teenager, Gemia Foo decided to take the lessons she learned from those formative experiences, and start 12 Feet Deep – a touring educational theatre company dedicated to spreading important stories and messages to middle and high school students throughout her home country of Singapore. Each of the stories told by her company is inspired by real-life events, and seeks to raise awareness from relationships between teenagers and their parents to fighting against bigotry toward migrant workers in Singapore.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Gemia about why...
2020-06-2956 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 8 - Louise HellerWhen she was younger, Louise Heller put aside her passion for acting, at the urging of her family, to instead pursue a career in academia. Yet within the past few years, she has become one of the most prominent and prolific actresses in the NYC theatre scene, having appeared in colorful Shakespearean productions, avant-garde productions performed in art galleries, readings presented via Zoom, and two plays recently written and produced by host Anthony J. Piccione, among many other things!
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Louise about her late in life career shift, her recent wo...
2020-06-2256 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 7 - Shir KaufmanEven before moving to NYC to study musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Shir Kaufman was already on her way to becoming a highly accomplished performer, having previously performed at the Habima Theatre, the official national theater in Israel. Now she’s quickly making a name for herself in the United States, as well, as she is seen in more and more theatrical and cabaret productions in NYC.For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Shir about her prolific career in NYC theatre and cabaret, her continuing involvement with the Israeli Artists Project, her...
2020-06-1541 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 6 - Ita KorenzecherSince moving from Berlin to studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in NYC, Ita Korenzecher has been working nonstop in numerous theatrical and film productions. Within just the past few years, she has portrayed a wide range of different characters, including an innocent teenager, an emotionally broken wife, an evil sociopath, and nearly everything in-between, winning Best Actress awards in four different film festivals along the way.For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Ita about what inspired her to leave behind her past career in Germany to pursue her artistic passion in...
2020-06-0859 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 5 - Paul SmithAfter years of working as a playwright, actor, director & reviewer, Paul Smith decided to take the initiative himself to get a wider variety of plays into print, after seeing too many deserving plays rejected by major publishers such as Samuel French. Today, UK-based digital play publisher Smith Scripts is the home of hundreds of scripts from a diverse range of genres, lengths, and writers from across the world.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Paul about what inspired him to get into the business of play publishing, why some plays get commercially produced over others, wh...
2020-06-0153 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 4 - Francis MabborangBorn and raised in Manila, Francis Mabborang reached a crossroads in his life, when he had to choose between whether or not to work toward a profitable career in the corporate world or pursue his true passion for the performing arts. Since then, he has gone on to study musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, and his career is quickly taking off as he continues to appear in various theatrical and cabaret productions, even in the increasingly virtual age of the coronavirus pandemic.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Francis ab...
2020-05-251h 07
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 3 - Amanda AndrewsSince moving from San Francisco to NYC eight years ago, Amanda Andrews has enjoyed a great deal of success as both a writer and performer. After a prolific career acting in new plays, she went on to enjoy success with her rock and roll cabaret show Brilliant But Off at the Duplex Theater, and since then, she has ventured into the world of screenwriting with the upcoming new film But A Dream.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Amanda about her process behind her creative work, exploring the issue of mental health in theatre and fi...
2020-05-1838 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 2 - Jay MichaelsIn the NYC indie theatre scene, Jay Michaels is best known as the founder of Jay Michaels Arts & Entertainment, a communications agency dedicated to promoting the works of independent artists in theatre, film & cabaret. Throughout his career, he has also been an actor, writer, singer, director, producer & podcast host, which has given him a unique perspective on multiple aspects of the production process.
For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Jay about his career in independent theatre, what led him from handling publicity for big name clients such as James Earl Jones and Jon Stewart to wo...
2020-05-1150 min
Indie Art Today with Anthony J. PiccioneEpisode 1 - IntroductionIn this inaugural episode of Indie Art Today, host Anthony J. Piccione explains why he decided to start this platform for independent artists in the midst of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, and what he hopes it will ultimately achieve.
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2020-05-0408 min
The Game Design Dojo PodcastGDD 003 : Forming an Indie Video Game StudioForming an Indie Game Studio is a BIG decision and often times a scary one. This podcast episode focuses on key points to consider when forming an Indie Video Game Studio and how to gather the best team possible in order to achieve your company's vision. We share what we look for and how our experiences have worked out for us.
Get ready to listen to the basics of Forming an Indie Video Game Studio, how to find your company focus and who should join you on this journey!
Forming an Indie Video Game Studio
First things first, start small. T...
2013-10-0900 min