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Heart of the ArtistDavid Richwine, Improv Theater ActorIn this episode of Heart of the Artist, we were curious as to what it takes to get up the gumption to be a person who does improv theater and what it entails. Central Pa actor, David Richwine shares his experiences of working in improv, and educates our audience about an artform that encapsulates fear, fun, listening, collaboration, and personal growth. David has been active in Central Pennsylvania theaters for more than 25 years, a comedy writer for almost 30 years, and an improv comedy performer for nearly 10 years. In addition, he has performed in close to 20 major shows i...2022-04-181h 05
Heart of the ArtistOpening up! Center Stage with Dustin LeBlanc, director of Keystone Theatrics and The West Shore TheaterDiscover the roots of Dustin LeBlanc’s passion for theater and what it takes to devote oneself to community theater work. Find out the multifaceted aspects of what goes into the making of a theatrical show, and perhaps discover what you might want to do to get involved in a local production! Dustin LeBlanc is the Executive Producing Director of Keystone Theatrics, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre organization offering high quality performing arts and entertainment with professional theatre production standards at The Playhouse at Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, PA. He is also the newly hired Managing Director of...2022-04-041h 06
Heart of the ArtistArt in Three Dimensions; An interview with Lauren Nye, Director of Exhibitions at The Susquehanna Art MuseumTake a stroll with us through this eye-opening discussion about what it is like to be a person who sets up the exhibitions at a museum. It is fascinating to hear how Lauren Nye evolved as an artist who specializes in 3 dimensions to one who also plans, implements, designs, and installs art exhibits at the Susquehanna Art Museum. You will never walk thru a museum the same way again! LAUREN NYE'S BIOGRAPHY: Lauren Nye is Director of Exhibitions at the Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In her freelance work, Nye collaborates with individuals, a...2022-03-211h 20
Heart of the ArtistOne Woman in The Himalyas, an interview with Central PA author, Tracy Pawleski.Join us as we explore how author Tracy Pawleski painted her stories of her travels with words in her two heartfelt books about her hikes in the Himalaya mountains and on Spain’s Camino Trail. Find out how she went from being a technical writer to a creative storyteller about her travels. Her books ooze with themes that are sure to inspire you to initiate changes in your life, no matter what your creative genre might be. Professionally, Tracy combines corporate communications experience with a background in politics and public policy. Her career has taken her from th...2022-03-0657 min
Heart of the ArtistThe Collective Breath; An Interview with Linda Tedford, Conductor of the Susquehanna ChoraleThe love of choral singing is woven throughout not only this episode, but also in Linda Tedford’s life. Find out about her roots, specific experiences that shaped her, and how she became a founder and conductor of Central PA’s award-winning choral group, the Susquehanna Chorale. Reflections on the importance of singing and finding her own voice will resonate with you in an impactful way, especially for those of you who already love singing or simply wish to begin! Linda L. Tedford is the Artistic Director, Founder, and Conductor of the award-winning Susquehanna Chorale, established in 1981. She is...2022-02-211h 02
Heart of the ArtistDr. Heidi Kay Begay, Revolutionary podcasting flutist: Impacting the global communityDr. Heidi K. Begay developed a podcast for her doctoral dissertation, “Flute 360”, creating a connection among flutists around the world unlike any other. Find out about Heidi: Her early life, passions, and what drives her to be able to reach out to others and form lasting bonds. Podcasting as a musician created for her so many opportunities, that she loves to share with others how they can get started with podcasting. Cohosts Molly and Justin Clauser were greatly impacted by her work after attending her seminar “The Podcasting Musician”, and they remain grateful that Heidi coached them over the course of the pa...2022-02-0742 min
Heart of the ArtistDave Yinger, Performer and Band Director: Establishing Roots While Branching Out to CommunityCo-hosts Justin Clauser and Molly Shortridge interview Dave Yinger, an amazing example of someone who impacts his community on many levels. Like other performing musicians, Dave wears many hats as a band director and shares his thoughts on becoming a teacher and the joys of reaching out to others in many wonderful ways. For those of you who aspire to be a band director or music teacher, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Information about where Dave went to college, the Lebanon Valley College music department: https://www.lvc.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/music/...2022-01-1754 min
Heart of the ArtistBen Hodge, Actor, Acting Teacher, Barrier Breaker: Exemplifying Authenticity and Vulnerability.Ben Hodge, Actor, and one of Central Pa’s premier acting instructors shares with us what is foremost on his heart as a teacher and actor. Join us in reliving his journey, scene after scene! Sign up for lessons with Ben Hodge here: https://theperfect5th.com/staff-benhodge.html https://www.anthonymeindl.com/teachers/ben-hodge/ https://www.anthonymeindl.com https://www.messiah.edu Molly Shortridge and Justin Clauser are Co-owners of www.ThePerfect5th.com https://www.facebook.com/P5HeartoftheArtist Ben Hodge has been act...2022-01-031h 39
Heart of the ArtistSusan K. Getty of Stony Run Art Studio: A portrait of an artist and poet evolving over time.Our second episode features Susan K. Getty, an eclectic artist, art instructor, and poet. Let her story inspire you with your own creativity, no matter what season of life you are in. Our sponsor for this episode is the Ultimate Music Business Summit: https://www.musicsummit.biz/?r_done=1 http://www.susankgetty.com Stony Run Studio Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stonyrunartstudio Messiah University Department of Art and Design: https://www.messiah.edu/info/20187/department_of_visual_arts Molly and Justin are Co-owners of www.ThePerfect5th.com...2021-12-191h 29
Heart of the ArtistEric Wirsing: Community Builder, Founder of The Perfect 5th, and Guitarist Extraordinaire!Join us for our first episode, an interview with Eric Wirsing. Guitarist for Awaken, Solar Federation, and the Julie Schreiber Band. He is also the founder of the Central Pa arts center, The Perfect 5th. www.Ericwirsing.com https://www.dimarzio.com https://sitstrings.com https://officialawaken.com https://www.solarfederationband.com https://www.facebook.com/JulieSchreiberBand https://www.facebook.com/P5HeartoftheArtist www.ThePerfect5th.com Our Sponsor for this episode : https://www.musicsummit.biz/?r_done=1 2021-12-061h 20
Heart of the ArtistHeart of the Artist, Episode 0Hi, I am Molly Shortridge, along with my Co-host, Justin Clauser. In this trailer, we will tell you a little bit about ourselves and our interview format for our "Heart of the Artist" Podcast. 2021-01-1204 min