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Defining Talent: A PodcastS1E26 - Defining Talent With Montgomery King((FANFARE OF TRUMPETS)) Today's guest on Defining Talent is the dynamo of a multi-hyphenate artist, Montgomery King. Montgomery just finished their second year of the MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre/Writing Option program at Cal State LA, and in addition to the scripts and writing projects they've been working on, they also appeared onstage in Something Rotten and Macbeth. Throughout their life, they have always been invested and interested in working in many creative areas and exploring the intersections of narratives as well as the intersections of mediums. You can learn more about Montgomery and previous...2024-05-1757 min

Contemporánea34. John CageCompositor, teórico musical, artista, filósofo, ensayista y poeta, es un nombre crucial en la renovación musical de la segunda mitad del siglo XX, aparte de una de las claves culturales de la era moderna. Su música está estrecha mente unida a sus ideas; su presencia, al happening._____Has escuchadoIn a Landscape. Dream (1948). Stephen Drury, piano. Catalyst (1994)In a Landscape. In a Landscape (1948). Stephen Drury, piano. Catalyst (1994)Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano (1946-48). Boris Berman, piano. Naxos (1999)The Choral Works I. Living Room Music for P...2024-05-0113 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1E25 - Defining Talent With Olive LalliS1E25 - Defining Talent's guest is Olive Lalli, a powerhouse vocalist and actor who is currently finishing her Bachelor's in Theatre Arts/Performance Option at Cal State LA. On today's episode, Olive talks about growing up in a creative family and the benefits of arts access at home and support for pursuing a life in the arts; Laura and Olive dig in to their mutual love of RuPaul's Drag Race and the importance of representation and access; the two of them indulge in fits of laughter and cackling - and in between cackles, the connection between talent, love, and...2024-04-191h 10

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E24 - Defining Talent With Andrew Lyndon KnightonAndrew Lyndon Knighton is today's guest: tenured professor of English at Cal State LA (and current Associate Chair of the Department of English), an appreciator of jazz and solitude and public transit and opportunities for reflection, someone who embraces the analog in our increasingly digital world, and a tremendously insightful - and delightfully sardonic - human being. If nothing else, you have to listen to this entire podcast so that you can get to one of the latter segments of the episode, in which Andrew and Laura discuss "The Melville People." You can find out more information about Andrew and...2024-03-251h 01

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E23 - Defining Talent With Rocelyn IslasIs talent just another word for love? The relationship between love and talent gets scrutinized on today's episode, when Laura is joined by one of the humans she loves most, Rocelyn Islas. A lover of love and Snoopy, Rocelyn is the Administrative Support Coordinator for the Department of English at Cal State LA, and she is currently in her first semester of the Master's of Public Administration (MPA) program at Cal State LA. She and Laura became besties when Rocelyn was hired in 2021 as the joint Admin Support Assistant for Theatre and Music, and they've been cackling together ever since...2024-03-0858 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E22 - Defining Talent With Henry AlexanderOn today's episode, guest Henry Alexander discusses the value of adversity and being a lifelong learner, as well as the importance of putting in the work. Henry is currently in his second year of the MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre/Content Creation program at Cal State LA, and he was cast in a major role in the 2022 production of "Keely and Du" that Laura directed. Henry is an incredibly well-rounded artist whose experience surpasses his years, and it was a joy to have him on the podcast. For more info about Henry and previous episodes, visit the podcast website...2024-02-231h 04

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E21 - Defining Talent With Cynthia WangDr. Cynthia Wang is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Cal State LA and one of the most fascinating conversationalists on the podcast to date. Her wide-ranging interests and multi-disciplinary foci thread throughout this episode, enlivening what proves to be an already very lively and engaging discussion. She also may be one of the only people whose pandemic pet/investment was a horse. And getting to hear that story alone is enough of a reason to drop everything and listen to this episode. You can find out more about Cynthia Wang and previous guests at www...2024-02-091h 03

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E20 - Defining Talent With Uziel Colón RamosUziel Colón Ramos is today's guest on Defining Talent. Not only is he a full-time Professor in the Department of Music at Cal State LA, where he directs the Afro-Latin Music program, he is also an incredibly accomplished musician. Uziel is a brilliant, dynamic pianist - seeing him perform live is a sheer joy - as well as a highly-skilled composer and arranger whose work excites and inspires. He infuses all that he does with such love and celebration, and it was an utter joy to have him on the pod. www.uzcmusic.com You can find out more a...2024-01-261h 04

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E19 - Defining Talent With Steve RothmanSteve Rothman is an award-winning director and educator who has directed hundreds of productions at theatres all over the US, as well as Italy and France and other international stages. He is currently writing a book about his life and ongoing work in the arts - a long overdue book, as Steve is a treasure trove brimming with stories that are populated by so many talented people and fascinating projects. You'll get a little taste of some of those stories on today's podcast - enjoy! You can find out more information about Steve and all of our guests at www...2024-01-121h 03

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E18 - Defining Talent With Collin BressieToday's episode is the last to be released in 2023! But don't fret – this may be the last new episode of 2023, but it's not the last new episode of the season – we'll be going strong with new Season One guests through the Spring of 2024. Today's guest is a great person to wrap up 2023 with because being in a room with Collin Bressie is like getting to set off fireworks and pop the bubbly at New Year's. Collin is a multi-hyphenate artist and educator who has a zest for life and learning that he brings to all he does, and he is an a...2023-12-291h 02

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E17 - Defining Talent With Michael CaldwellOn today's episode of "Defining Talent," Laura is joined by Dr. Michael Caldwell, a man who wears many hats, including that of an accomplished musician, passionate educator, higher ed administrator, and marathon runner. For Dr. Caldwell, talent consists of two primary elements - the individual "recipe" of each human being, and the way they develop their passions, pursuits, and the things that bring them joy. Dr. Caldwell and Laura recorded this episode just a few weeks before he ended his term as Chair of the Department of Music at Cal State LA, and it is being released just a few...2023-12-151h 08

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E16 - Defining Talent With Moses YouToday, Laura is joined by Moses You, who is not only an alumni of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Cal State LA, he is also their Admin Support Coordinator. Moses approaches life with a quiet but eager curiosity that propels him on a journey of self-discovery, ongoing evolution, and constant sojourns into new quests, all the while doing his best to be of support and service to those around him. He and Laura discuss the role of nature vs. nurture in defining talent, as well as the not-so-easily acquired talent/skill of being kind. Enjoy Defining...2023-12-0154 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1,E15 - Defining Talent With Christopher CidOn today's episode, Laura sits down with Christopher Cid, who is currently in his 2nd year as a graduate student in the MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre/Writing Option program at Cal State LA. Christopher is a first-generation Latinx playwright, director, and producer who is also a Technical Member at Theatre of Note in Los Angeles. Passion, curiosity, and resilience are what define talent for Chris, and he displays those attributes in abundance in his studies, his work, and in this delightful interview. Enjoy! You can learn more about Christopher and previous guests/episodes on the podcast website, www...2023-11-1753 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1,E14 - Defining Talent With Denia BradshawToday's guest is Dr. Denia Bradshaw, who currently is the Department Coordinator for the Music Department at Cal State LA. Denia is an accomplished flautist whose love of music and arts education eventually led her to get her Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from Cal State LA. Denia and Laura have many things in common - besides working as Department Coordinators at their alma mater! - and that shared journey propels them to dive into discussion of issues that many artists must face, like questions of self-worth, purpose, and healing. Learn more about Denia and past episodes on the podcast...2023-11-0353 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1,E13 - Defining Talent With Zoia WisemanToday's episode includes many delightfully unexpected highlights, including establishing that an atlatl is NOT an axolotl, that paleontology IS like acting, and that not all electricians wire the same (nor are wired the same). Such an intriguing web of topics is par for the course when talking with Zoia Wiseman, who recently received her MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre/Acting Option from Cal State LA, having come into that program with over two decades of experience as a professional stage manager, lighting designer, instructor, and more. In this episode, Zoia and Laura discuss the distinctions and intersections of talent...2023-10-2055 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E12 - Defining Talent With Frank RamirezFun fact about today's guest, Frank Ramirez - Laura and Frank were both actually at the same statewide Speech and Debate competition in the spring of 2000 when Laura was a senior at Thomas Downey High School competing in Original Prose and Poetry, and Frank was a sophomore at La Mirada High School competing in Dramatic Interpretation. What are the odds that two decades later, their paths would cross at Cal State LA, where Frank graduated from this Spring (2023) with his MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre/Acting Option?!? Small world, indeed. Laura and Frank's conversation starts with some engrossing...2023-10-0658 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E11 - Defining Talent With Tanya Kane-ParryIf you've ever been driving through the Cal State LA campus, and you spot a bicyclist with a backpack on, and a Maltese-ish dog is poking its head out of the backpack and looking around, chances are you've just spotted Tanya Kane-Parry and her dog Amlo. Tanya has been a full-time faculty member for the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State LA since 2001, and she and I actually first met in 2004, when she created and coordinated a two-week Viewpoints intensive for CSU Summer Arts that was taught by Mary Overlie and Anne Bogart. Tanya is a multi-multi hyphenate...2023-09-2250 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E10 - Defining Talent With Kristiina HackelOur guest for Episode 10 is none other than Kristiina Hackel, Chair of the Television, Film, and Media Studies Department at Cal State LA. An accomplished writer whose work spans genres and mediums, Dr. Hackel holds an MFA in Film Production and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from USC, and she started her full-time faculty career with Cal State LA's TVFM Department in 2004. Since then, she has served as Acting Chair, Associate Chair, Director of the MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre, and she stepped into her role as Department Chair in 2019, just months before the pandemic. It was an...2023-09-2244 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E9 - Defining Talent With Staci MitchellOn today's episode, Laura sits down with Staci Mitchell, a lecturer for the Pan-African Studies Department at Cal State LA who also teaches for the Cal State LA Theatre Department. Staci wears many hats in addition to professor - including (but not limited to) yoga practitioner, performer, researcher, and playwright. Just a few weeks after this podcast episode was recorded, Staci left for South Africa, where she spent a month there as a Fulbright Scholar for "Performance Art in South Africa During Apartheid and Beyond." Everything Staci does is infused with deep love and respect for her own cultural...2023-09-0859 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E8 - Defining Talent With Linda Margarita GreenbergDr. Linda Margarita Greenberg is one of the kindest, most compassionate, most loving human beings out there, and talking with her is like being surrounded by a warm hug. She is a Professor of English and the Chair of the English Department at Cal State LA whose writing and research interests include Chicana/o literature and voices, community-building, sci-fi and speculative fiction, and more. Dr. Greenberg is beloved by students and peers alike, in no small part due to the love and dedication she pours into her work at Cal State LA and its surrounding communities. It was beyond...2023-08-2556 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E7 - Defining Talent With Owen MillerI'm still super honored that Owen Miller took time out of one of the busiest, most stressful fortnights of his time here at Cal State LA to sit down and record this podcast episode - not only is Owen a full-time staff member for Arts & Letters - when we recorded this he was smack dab in the middle of his final comprehensive exams for his MA in Communication Studies! He totally passed his exams and is now a proud alumnus, and I am excited for you to hear his take on talent - and how the discussion veers away...2023-08-1148 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E6 - Defining Talent With Katherine WeissYou know when you're a kid and you meet someone at school or on the playground, and you discover that you both love [insert shared obsession here], and that one connection turns into several, and before you know it, it's time to go home and you just had the greatest time with your new friend? Well, that's what today's episode of Defining Talent is like when Laura and her guest rave about their mutual love of Sam Shepard, cats, theatre, and more. Do they find the answer to the question "how do you define talent?" Well . . . you'll just have...2023-07-2849 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E5 - Defining Talent With Emily MossDr. Emily Moss is an accomplished conductor who has led conducting clinics across North America, a stellar teacher/mentor of future music educators, a bassoonist (not an easy instrument!), an athlete, and a mother — and if she wanted to, she could easily pursue an additional career as Tina Fey's stand-in. She and Laura go many places in their exploration of talent, from discussing the Venn diagram of work ethic + talent + coachability, to the talent of a teacher who can meet a student where they are and help them get to what's next. To find ou...2023-07-1446 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E4 - Defining Talent With Rico GarciaOn Episode 4, Laura is joined by Rico Garcia, who wears many hats, including his position as Audio Engineer and Audio Systems Technician for the Department of Music at Cal State LA. Rico is a multi-genre-spanning musician, a mentor to the production assistants for Arts & Letters who work with him on the many live events he engineers each year, a father (and pet parent!) a husband and a friend, and he is an insightful and deep thinker. He and Laura discuss his journey as an artist and the three over-arching categories of talent that he's observed over the years, as...2023-06-3056 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E3 - Defining Talent With Meredith GreenburgOn today's episode, join host Laura Dickinson-Turner and guest Meredith Greenburg, as they have way too much fun hanging out together. Meredith is the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State LA (so in addition to being one of Laura's best friends, she's also Laura's boss), the Production Stage Manager for the yearly musicals at the Hollywood Bowl, a twin mom to teenage boys, and an inspiring mentor and educator. Tune in as she and Laura discuss talent and its positive impact on others, the ongoing re-emergence of arts and education from the aftermath of...2023-06-3045 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E2 - Defining Talent with Geaquari CarlisleToday's guest is someone who is a bit of a Renaissance man. Geaquari Carlisle currently works full-time as the Department Coordinator for the Philosophy Department at Cal State LA, but prior to his current position, Geaquari got his Bachelor's in Political Science at Cal State LA, served for several years in the Air Force - including a stint at a nuclear facility - developed a passion for photography (no pun intended), and even worked for a cosmetics company. Add to this impressive resume his razor sharp wit and keen eye for fashion, and it's clear why he had to...2023-06-1655 min

Defining Talent: A PodcastS1, E1 - Defining Talent with Amy Luna-BeltránFor the inaugural episode of Defining Talent, Laura sits down with Amy Luna-Beltrán, a recent graduate of the MFA in Television, Film, and Theatre/Acting Option program at Cal State LA. They talk about awareness, passion, cooking, driving, molecule shifting, and more. You can visit Amy at her website, https://amykbeltran.wixsite.com/my-site/contact or follow her on Instagram at @amy.k.beltran Visit the Defining Talent website for more details. Audio levels adjusted & updated 9/23/23 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2023-06-1657 min

Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComThe One: The brand-new heart-breaking novel of love, loss and learning to live again, from the acclaimed author of MARRIED AT FIRST SWIPE byPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/565427 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The One: The brand-new heart-breaking novel of love, loss and learning to live again, from the acclaimed author of MARRIED AT FIRST SWIPE Author: Claire Frost Narrator: Heather Long Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 7 minutes Release date: March 3, 2022 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: ‘A tender story of love, loss, healing and hope’ LAURA KEMP ‘Alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming. I loved it’ NICOLA GILL 'A beautiful, poignant tale of family, friendship, loss and love' MILLY JOHNSON 'A life-affirming love story full of hope and heart' KATIE MARSH 'A poignant story about life...2022-03-0303 min

Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Romance, Rom-ComThe One: The brand-new heart-breaking novel of love, loss and learning to live again, from the acclaimed author of MARRIED AT FIRST SWIPE by Claire FrostPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/565427to listen full audiobooks. Title: The One: The brand-new heart-breaking novel of love, loss and learning to live again, from the acclaimed author of MARRIED AT FIRST SWIPE Author: Claire Frost Narrator: Heather Long Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 7 minutes Release date: March 3, 2022 Genres: Rom-Com Publisher's Summary: ‘A tender story of love, loss, healing and hope’ LAURA KEMP ‘Alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming. I loved it’ NICOLA GILL 'A beautiful, poignant tale of family, friendship, loss and love' MILLY JOHNSON 'A life-affirming love story full of hope and heart' KATIE MARSH 'A poignant story about life after...2022-03-038h 07

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 170 - Darran Smith (Funeral For A Friend)All The Rage. Funeral For A Friend guitar legend, emo fringe pionear and dad joke expert, Darran Smith, is our guest on Episode 170 of Sappenin' Podcast! The six-string slinger takes us for a ride through his musical journey, tour burnouts and returning to the spotlight with this new era of FFAF. In this conversation, Darran opens up on the bands reunion, originally leaving in 2010, how it's a much more relaxed atmosphere, dealing with the early day success of their first three albums, his nine years away, why the guitar partnership of himself and Kris Roberts was so complimentary, insane...2022-02-251h 05

Campus Crime ChroniclesChronicle 10: "A Killing Kept Secret"This episode is rated a 5 (on my Serious Crime Scale). It’s the story of how one college, Eastern Michigan University, accrued the largest fine in history (at the time) from the Department of Education in violation of the Clery Act. In 2008, the school had to pay $350,000 in fines after administration lied about the death of 22-year-old Laura Dickinson. For 10 weeks, they allowed not only Laura’s own parents, but also the entire university community and students, believe there was no foul play involved and that Laura had suddenly died of natural causes. But 10 weeks after Laura’s death, the un...2021-07-1926 min