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Arts and CraftSummer Break!Hi everybody, just a heads up that we’re going to be taking a summer hiatus but we'll be back. So catch up on any items you might've missed and the meantime please make sure to share us with everyone you know. Have a great summer and we'll see you in the fall!Send us a text------------------------Produced and Edited by Arts and Craft.Theme Music: Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras.
2025-06-0100 minArts and CraftAnnMarie Milazzo - vocal designer, singer, lyricistAnnMarie Milazzo is a Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award-nominated vocal designer. She’s also a vocalist, lyricist, and composer who’s worked on Broadway and internationally. On this episode, AnnMarie gets vocal about vocal design and her writing and editing process while preparing for the June opening of her newest Broadway musical, “JOY: A New True Musical.”---------------------Lucky Us (co-music & lyrics with David Foster), A Walk On The Moon, The Snow Guardian, Pretty Dead Girl, (winner of the Special Jury Award Sundance Film Festival) and Joy. As Vocal Designer: Spring Awakenin...
2025-05-2534 minArts and CraftDebbie Taylor-Kerman - artist, painterDebbie Taylor-Kerman is a contemporary mixed media artist and painter who put aside her successful commercial design career to focus on creating abstract figurative art that empowers diversity and humanity. Her engaging art is now in private collections throughout the United States and around the world. On this episode we explore the world of licensing graphic art, transitioning from corporate to personal art, and following your voice. www.debbietaylorkerman.com--------------------Debbie Taylor-Kerman is a Scottish artist who came to New York City to work as a textile designer in 1991. She fell in love with t...
2025-05-1840 minArts and CraftRachael Sage - singer, songwriter, visual artistRachael Sage is a prolific songwriter, singer, visual artist, and ballet dancer and the founder of Mpress records. She has toured nationally and internationally and has shepherded a wide array of diverse artists in the music-sphere. On this episode we chat about the value of maintaining relationships for booking gigs, nurturing artists while running a record label, and the fine line between music and visual art.--------------------Rachael Sage is a soulful vocalist, innovative multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer/songwriter and producer from NY who has earned a loyal international following for her dynamic piano playing, d...
2025-05-1145 minArts and CraftDean Taucher - production designer, art director, and playwrightDean Taucher is a film and television production designer, art director, and playwright. He is behind some of television’s most iconic shows and spilling the beans in his new play, “Reel Stories.” On this episode we peek behind the curtain and talk set design, “Miami Vice,” and working with directors like Michael Mann.--------------------Dean Taucher is a production designer/set designer, originally from the Chicago area. He attended The Goodman School of Drama - Art Institute of Chicago and immediately began designing in the Off-Loop theater scene of the 1970’s. These theaters included Body...
2025-05-0440 minArts and CraftJason Kravits - actor, singer, Disney's Sneezy in Snow WhiteJason Kravits is an actor, singer, improvisor, and viral video creator who's worked regularly in film, television, and on Broadway.His voice can currently be heard as Sneezy in Disney’s live-action hit, "Snow White." On this episode we get into Jason’s audition process and sniffling varieties, his adoration of vaudeville, and how changes in technology have affected viewership.--------------------Jason has been fortunate enough to appear on stages and screens, large and small, for over 35 years. Recent TV credits include Only Murders in the Building (as Melissa McCarthy’s husband, “Big Mike”) Halston, The Undoin...
2025-04-2744 minArts and CraftCelia Chavez - singer, songwriter and coachCelia Chavez is a singer, songwriter, session vocalist, educator, and coach. She’s played global arenas and intimate music clubs - duetting and harmonizing with Pink, Enrique Iglesias, Julia Fordham, and many more. On this tuneful episode, Celia shares the secrets of how to blend, harmonize, and adapt to different voices and concert styles, and how to stay fit while on an arena tour. We also get an introduction to her musical alter ego, Babilonia. --------------------Celia Chavez enjoys a multifaceted career as performing songwriter, touring singer, session vocalist, educator and coach. With her...
2025-04-2041 minArts and CraftAmy Ziff - Singer, Songwriter, cellistAmy Ziff is the acerbic wit behind the award-winning Indie Rock trio, Betty. She is also a singer, songwriter, cellist, activist, and mom. On today’s episode, this multi-talented artist chats about song placements, the art of collaboration, electronic cellos - and of course, how to navigate these times as an artist.--------------------In addition to being a pop icon and touring the world with the band BETTY, Amy has appeared in movies and TV, including Showtime's The L-Word, and originating the roles of "Mom and "Ida" on the ABC series Edi...
2025-04-1341 minArts and CraftJennifer Munson - Technical Director and Mastering EngineerJen Munson is an audio mastering whiz and engineer with a sharp ear for sound. She’s a jazz vocalist and also a technical director for WNYC’s “On the Media.” On this episode you’ll hear about sound frequencies, how to make voices distinct, and a bit wood chopping thrown into “the mix”! WNYC--------------------Jennifer Munson is the technical director for On the Media and a Mastering Engineer at Taloowa.Jen has engineered some of the greatest musical talents in history. Isaac Stern, for instance. Also Prince, Judy Garland, Jessye Norman, Bruce Springst...
2025-04-0643 minArts and CraftCarole Montgomery - Comedian and ProducerCarole Montgomery is a stand-up comedian, producer, and director who has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA. She is also the creator of the series “Funny Women of a Certain Age” on Showtime and live in clubs. On this episode, we get a backstage glimpse into the world of working in Vegas, outrageous comedy gigs, and Broadway child wrangling. www.carolemontgomery.com--------------------With over 2 dozen television credits to her name, CAROLE MONTGOMERY is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide. In addition to her numerous television appearances, Caro...
2025-03-3043 minArts and CraftAdam Feldman - Editor and Chief Theater criticAdam Feldman is the National Theater and Dance Editor and chief theater critic at TimeOut New York. He is also President of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle - and sometimes graces the stage himself. On this episode we “review” the star system, tips on reaching a journalist, and unravel the mind of one of NYC’s most beloved critics. --------------------Adam Feldman is the Theater and Dance Editor and chief theater critic at Time Out New York, where he has been a staff writer since 2003. He has served as President of the New York...
2025-03-2347 minArts and CraftMelinda Buckley - actress, comedian, directorMelinda Buckley is an actress, comedian, director, choreographer, and writer who's been seen on Broadway, TV, and film. On this episode we chat about her solo show, “MOTHER (and me),” working in the biz, having a casting director as a neighbor, and a fun Audra McDonald tidbit.--------------------MELINDA BUCKLEY Broadway and national tours include Crazy For You, A Chorus Line, Raggedy Ann, Sally and Bob Fosse’s Sweet Charity. She has performed improv/sketch and stand up all over NYC as well as written and performed several solo shows. Her latest is the critically acclai...
2025-03-1643 minArts and CraftDanielle Rayne - actress, voice-over artist, and stunt womanDanielle Rayne is an actress, voice-over artist, and stunt woman who has mastered the art of versatility. She is the star of the Sci-Fi hit, “Portal: No Escape,” and has voiced and played everything from an alien to an action hero. On this episode we get into everything from the world of recording audio books to whisper room design to stand-in work and much more.--------------------Danielle is a veteran of TV, Film, Stage and Voice-Over work. In addition to audiobook narration, she has voiced characters ranging from a 6'6" spiky alien mercenary squad-mate for Mass Effe...
2025-03-0946 minArts and CraftBill Bowers - Mime and actorBill Bowers is an accomplished mime & award-winning actor who has performed on Broadway and stages across the world. He is also a gifted teacher in the art of storytelling and movement. On this episode we chat about on the beautiful "art of silence", the difference between mime and pantomime, and the legendary Marcel Marceau. www.Bill-Bowers.com--------------------Bill has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. His Broadway credits include Zazu in The Lion King, and Leggett in The Scarlet Pimpernel. Currently Bill appears in the television series Before starring Billy Crystal, and in t...
2025-03-0237 minArts and CraftMarlo Hunter - film, tv and stage directorMulti-hypenate, Marlo Hunter is a film & tv director; as well as a stage director and choreographer. She’s on the Broadway Women’s Fund list of “Women to Watch,” and her current touring production of “Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” was a NY Times Critics’ Pick. On this episode we learn about the casting and editing process for Hallmark and other studios, and the perks of working with theater actors on film. www.MarloHunter.com---------------------MARLO HUNTER is a theater & film director. She made her feature film directorial debut with Ame...
2025-02-2342 minArts and CraftDaniel Spector - teacher, acting coach & director of the Classical Studio at TischDaniel Spector is a teacher, acting coach, Shakespeare aficionado, and Director of the Classical Studio at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He’s taught and directed numerous Broadway, film, and television actors. On this episode we talk grants, acting technique, and reveal the “secret sauce” to a winning audition. https://tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/drama/1641228855--------------------Daniel Spector is a teacher, acting coach, and director. He is Associate Arts Professor at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he holds a joint appointment with the departments of Drama and Dramatic Writing and serves as...
2025-02-1641 minArts and CraftAnna Venizelos - contortionist, aerialist, and acrobatAnna Venizelos is a contortionist, aerialist, and acrobat. She’s toured with Cirque du Soleil, appeared in “The Greatest Showman,” and performed with The Metropolitan Opera. We’re running away to join the circus on this bendy episode, as Anna shares the discipline and skill required for one of the oldest art forms.--------------------Anna came to circus from a background of both gymnastics and dance. After studying dance education at NYU she settled on pursuing her love of contortion, aerials, and acrobatics. She toured with Cirque du Soleil's production of Quida...
2025-02-0942 minArts and CraftLisa Levy - artist, comedienne, provocateur, & self-proclaimed therapistLisa Levy is a true artist - comedienne, provocateur, and self-proclaimed therapist. She’s been covered (and uncovered) in print, film, and TV and curates her own gallery show. On this episode we explore artists’ vulnerabilities, comedy, The Doghouse Gallery, and Psychotherapy Live. https://www.lisalevyindustries.com/--------------------Lisa Levy is a conceptual artist, performer and (self-proclaimed) psychotherapist. Her art has been exhibited at art fairs, galleries and museums such as The New Museum, The Bronx Museum, SPRING/BREAK Art Fair, The Pulse Art Fair, The Brooklyn Academy of Music. Levy’s work h...
2025-02-0246 minArts and CraftGeorge Caldwell - pianist, arranger, composer, conductor & actorGeorge Caldwell is a pianist, arranger, composer, conductor, and actor who has performed with all the greats from Dizzy Gillespie to Savion Glover, and Ruth Brown to Quincy Jones. On this episode we get into how music vibrations trigger out-of-body experiences, the bridge between classical and jazz musicians, plus generous samples of George’s gorgeous compositions. https://www.george-caldwell.com/bio.htmlSend us a text------------------------Produced and Edited by Arts and Craft.Theme Music: Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras.
2025-01-2636 minArts and CraftBen Model - Silent Film ComposerBen Model is a musician, historian, publisher, teacher and presenter of silent film. He creates and performs live music on both piano and organ at MOMA and the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus Theater. On this episode we uncover the tricks of undercranking, explore the delicate balance on playing for silent film, and how the pandemic shaped the online theatrical world. silentfilmmusic.com---------------------------Ben Model is one of the nation’s leading silent film accompanists, performing on both piano and theatre organ. Over the past 43 years, he has created and performed thousands of live scor...
2025-01-1943 minArts and CraftTiffiney Davis - Red Hook Art ProjectTiffiney Davis is the powerhouse co-founder of Red Hook Art Project (RHAP) which provides free, high-quality art programs to local youth. She is also the inspiration (and voice) behind the dance film, “I Am Not Ok.” On this episode we talk about her journey through the New York shelter system, discovering the arts, and her mission to change the lives of young people. https://www.redhookartproject.org/------------------Tiffiney Davis, a resilient Black female community leader, co-founded Red Hook Art Project in 2009 with a vision to provide her artistically gifted children and others in underserved communities with...
2025-01-1236 minArts and CraftSteve Conte - Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and teacherSteve Conte is the consummate musician - guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and teacher. He's toured the world, while playing and writing with some of the most iconic rock stars. On this episode we talk about the making of his record “The Concrete Jangle," how he coaxed Andy Partridge into writing with him, and how we each have six degrees of separation with the Beatles. https://stevecontemusic.com/------------------------New York native Steve Conte, has been a force in the music industry since his band Company Of Wolves debuted on Mercury Records in 1990. He's sidestepped the mainstream by...
2025-01-0546 minArts and CraftNew Year's messageWe're taking a break for the holidays and want to wish you all a very happy New Year. We'll be back next week with a new episode.Send us a text------------------------Produced and Edited by Arts and Craft.Theme Music: Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras.
2024-12-2900 minArts and CraftGabrielle Lansner - filmmaker and choreographerGabrielle Lansner is a critically acclaimed, socially conscious choreographer and award-winning filmmaker. Her latest short film, “I Am Not Ok,” is currently part of the Brooklyn Artists Exhibition at The Brooklyn Museum until January 26. On this episode, we chat about her friend Tiffiney Davis’ heartbreaking Facebook Live post that sparked the film, her early Avantgarde-arama influences, and the collaborative process. https://www.gabriellelansner.com/-------------------------Gabrielle Lansner is an award winning filmmaker, choreographer, and pro- ducer whose work is influenced by her background in choreography and performing. Her films have screened at dozens of festivals worldwide and garn...
2024-12-2234 minArts and CraftTiffany Chang - Conductor and creator of "Conductor as CEO" blogOn this episode we dive into the pit with Tiffany Chang, an award winning conductor and creator of “Conductor as CEO”, a blog that champions leadership skills for fellow conductors, arts leaders and musicians. Both Tiffany and Pete give us a “look in” at their look in work at the Kennedy Center and we chat about the hierarchy in the opera/classical world and how creativity fits, or doesn’t fit in.---------------------Taiwanese-American conductor Tiffany Chang garnered recognition through two Solti Foundation U.S. Career Assistance Awards, the OPERA America Grant f...
2024-12-1543 minArts and CraftDavid Mills - comedian, monologist and cabaret performerDavid Mills is an international comedian, monologist, cabaret performer, and self-proclaimed “Apocalypsist” who has acted alongside Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Benedict Cumberbatch, and more. On this episode we opine on the role of the audience in art, our current state of affairs, and who truly holds the crown in the alt-cabaret kingdom. @DavidMillsDept, Linktr.ee----------------------------David Mills is a comedy cabaret singing, actor / writer. He’s performed lives in venues all over the U.S. and Europe. He’s acted in film and TV alongside Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rami Malick and others a...
2024-12-0846 minArts and CraftTony Bell - Actor, writer and solo performerTony Bell has made a career out of playing The Fool as a founding member of Propeller Shakespeare Ensemble. He’s launching a new role as a writer and performer of his own solo show - which recently received glowing reviews in London. On this episode we talk about projecting and protecting our voices, reinventing yourself, and moving forward.---------------------------Tony Bell was a founder member of Propeller Shakespeare ensemble which toured globally for 17 years between 1997 and 2012. The company won many awards including in both the UK and New York. Several productions toured to BAM in Br...
2024-12-0145 minArts and CraftRachelle Garniez - singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalistRachelle Garniez is a quirky, unique and talented multi-instrumentalist. She is a solo artist, and a member of the VickiKristinaBarcelona Band who has collaborated with the likes of Jack White, Suzy Roche and more. On this episode we explore the intersection of art, mental health wellness as well as the joy of tour life through Europe. https://rachellegarniez.netthe book referenced in this episode is "Extreme Exposure" by Jo Bonney-----------------------Rachelle Garniez is a songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born and raised on New York City’s 1970s culturally diverse Upper West Si...
2024-11-2444 minArts and CraftLynas - Muralist, teacher and sculptorG. Augustine Lynas (Lynas) is a fascinating and heralded NYC treasure. He’s a muralist, teacher, and sculptor of sand, snow, ceramic, bronze, and ephemera. In this special episode, we tour the wonderful world of this one in a million artist, and dive into everything from Pluto Platters to Artivism.SandSong.com, LynasPress.com--------------------------G. Augustine Lynas is a freelance artist /author who has lived and worked in New York City since 1965. Although he is an experienced graphic designer and photographer, his first love is sculpture, especially ephemeral work where time is an important ele...
2024-11-1750 minArts and CraftTyley Ross - Performer and voice coachTyley Ross, an award-winning performer and in-demand voice coach has starred on Broadway and major Canadian stages. He joins us to chat about the ups and downs of his artistic journey and the happy accidents along the way. TyleyRossVoice-----------------------Tyley is an actor, singer, recording artist and voice coach. He got his first break in his native Canada when he was cast by Pete Townshend to play the title role in The Who’s Tommy (Dora Award for Outstanding Performance in a Musical). He’s been active on stage ever since: Chris in Miss Saigon...
2024-11-1047 minArts and CraftJason Paige - singer, writer, performer and Pokémon fan favePokémon ecosphere fan fave Jason Paige chats with us about his New York City band days, the commercial jingle world, what creativity is, the pluses and minuses of AI, and a whole lot more. https://jasonpaige.com and Jasonpaige.com/shop-----------As a vocalist, Jason toured for a year as the lead singer for the legendary band Blood Sweat & Tears. He shared the stage with Michael Jackson as the rap soloist for the hit song “Black or White” in Michael Jackson’s 30th Anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden aired on CBS. He can be hear...
2024-11-0341 minArts and CraftSpottiswoode - singer, songwriter and filmmakerArts and Craft goes international! On our 7th episode we’re joined by enigmatic singer, songwriter and filmmaker, Spottiswoode, who joins us from across the pond. He's been called a “genius” and a “downtown ringleader” by The New Yorker, and hailed by a host of other luminaries. We loved chatting about the hardships of creating music videos, the ins and outs of publishing rights, and of course...our favorite movie musicals. www.spottiswoode.com----------SPOTTISWOODE is an award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and filmmaker. For the past two and half decades, the Anglo-American has been the fr...
2024-10-2744 minArts and CraftEverett Bradley - singer, songwriter and percussionistEverett Bradley is the charismatic creator of the funky cult holiday extravaganza, “HOLIDELIC” - now in its 20th year. He’s a singer, songwriter, and percussionist who’s played with and sang backup for Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Carly Simon, and many others. On this episode, we welcome Papadelic himself - Everett Bradley. https://everettbradley.com/Tickets to Holidelic 2024 shows can be purchased here:The Vogel: Red Bank, NJ Friday Dec 20thSony Hall: New York City, NY Sunday Dec 22nd------------One of the most sought after singers, writers, and performers in the e...
2024-10-2046 minArts and CraftKristina Wong - artist, activist, comedian, actor and writerOn this weeks’ episode we check in with artist, activist, comedian, actor, writer AND multiple award-winner Kristina Wong. We chat about life as a third generation Chinese-American, the inspiration behind her radical, thought-provoking shows, the lure of selling out, and the launch of her newest show, “Kristina Wong, Food Bank Influencer.” https://www.kristinawong.comKristina Wong is a Doris Duke Artist Award winner, Guggenheim Fellow and a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Drama. She’s a performance artist, comedian, actor and writer whose original theater works have been presented internationally across North America, the UK, Hong Kong and Afri...
2024-10-1344 minArts and CraftTamar Halpern - filmmaker, director, writer, and ProfessorWe welcome award-winning filmmaker, director, writer, and Professor Tamar Halpern to this episode of “Arts and Craft.” Tamar shares her experiences directing the feature documentary, “Llyn Foulkes One Man Band” (now streaming on Amazon Prime and others), stalking the “STOMP” cast through South America, and the challenges she’s faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry. We also dive into her transition to academia, where she’s shaping the next generation of storytellers. Tune in for our convo with a creative force who’s paying it forward. https://www.tamarolandpictures.com/Send us a text...
2024-10-0643 minArts and CraftRuss Irwin - singer-songwriter, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalistAerosmith, Sting, Bryan Adams, and a host of other acts…Russ Irwin, singer-songwriter, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist has worked with all of them. What makes great art? What does it take and how does it happen? In this episode we chat about jazz, improvisation, influence and ingenuity, and how an artist’s life can change in a flash. http://russirwin.comSend us a text------------------------Produced and Edited by Arts and Craft.Theme Music: Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras.
2024-09-2947 minArts and CraftBill Timoney - Actor, director and comedianActor, director, comedian Bill Timoney, currently performing in in the Kenny Leon-directed revival of Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN on Broadway, joins us for our premiere episode. We chat about life in NYC’s infamous Manhattan Plaza, his run in with Michael Jackson’s Capuchin monkey, and learn a little bit about the world of ADR. And as a bonus; six degrees of separation with Julia Roberts.BILL TIMONEY has worked in movies, primetime & daytime TV shows and commercials, and on Broadway and in regional theaters throughout the USA. He was a regular roster member at NYC’s famed...
2024-09-2248 minArts and CraftIntroducing Arts and CraftA new chat show that dives into the lives of musicians, filmmakers, performers, and artists from all walks of life, revealing the untold stories and hidden secrets that drive their creativity. Hosted by Nancy Magarill and Peter Michael Marino.Send us a text------------------------Produced and Edited by Arts and Craft.Theme Music: Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras.
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