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The Rose Rhapsody19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 9A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, features performances by Raven Bonniwell, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.2023-01-0220 minThe Rose Rhapsody19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 6Season 1, Ep. 6 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Kiernan McGowan, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.2022-02-0717 minThe Rose Rhapsody19 YEARS, 3 DAYS Ep.5A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, Sally Stezin, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.2022-01-0322 minThe Rose Rhapsody19 YEARS, 3 DAYS Ep. 4Season 1, Ep. 4 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Trevor Cochran, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski, Susan Rhea, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.2021-11-0120 minThe Rose Rhapsody19 YEARS, 3 DAYS Ep. 3A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski and Richard C. Washer.2021-10-0420 min
The After PartyEpisode 10 - Theatre During a PandemicIn the final episode of season 1, Raven is joined by theatre makers Debora Crabbe and Kerry McGee to talk lessons learned in the theatre industry during the pandemic.Debora Crabbe is a two-time Helen Hayes Award winning actor and teaching artist in the DC metro area. Born and raised in Ghana, she has been in the US since 2002. Her love for theatre blossomed while at a very young age as one of five girls in her family. She loved to entertain her sisters and parents and this grew into performing in church and in plays. She graduated...2021-09-0938 minThe Rose Rhapsody19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 2S1, Episode 2 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The debut of a hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Sheri S. Herren, Ray Ficca and Richard C. Washer2021-09-0616 minThe Rose RhapsodyIn Character IIEntertaining voices populate IN CHARACTER II with dynamic performances by audience favorites Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, and Sheri S. Herren. Signature music in this episode features the new jazz standard BURGUNDY LEAVES by Richard C. Washer in the fabulous hands of Adrian Ruiz at the keys and the big bluesy horn of Markus Rutz.2021-09-0619 min
The After PartyEpisode 9 - Adventures during a PandemicRaven is joined by Alice Petzold to talk about adventures and where to find them during a pandemic.Alice Petzold, is the Founder of A Game Coaching, providing coaching to individuals and team. The work yields innovative, effective leaders and unprecedented partnership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-petzold-pcc-8205ab/ Alice is proud to be part of the College of Charleston Executive MBA Program. Sessions are hybrid with some in person and some virtual. Alice is a Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation credentialed) and Accomplishment Coaching certified leadership coach with 10 years of coaching and t...2021-08-2636 min
The After PartyEpisode 8 - Finding balance in a pandemicMichelle Akin joins Raven in this episode to talk about balance - in and out of the pandemic. Michelle is a Master Certified Coach working with creatives who are ready to break up with their bullshit excuses and get their art out into the world. As a singer, songwriter, fiction author, and video producer, Michelle has made a name for herself as an authority on what it takes to push past creative blocks and tap into intuition and inspiration. Her online creative community, "Break Up With Your Bullshit," is filled with tons of artists, sharing their work and lovingly...2021-08-1933 min
The After PartyEpisode 7 - Bars and Restaurants in a PandemicRaven is joined by Alison Anne who is leading the Restaurant Revolution as bars and restaurants re-open post-COVID. She believes that the key to greater financial success in the hospitality industry (and all industries) is employee engagement and well-being, from ownership right down to the dishwashing team.Alison is the founder of Alison Anne Coaching and is an 18-year vet of the Baltimore and Washington, DC restaurant industry. She started out hosting and bussing tables at a small family-owned sports restaurant in her hometown a week after she turned 17, and when she left the...2021-08-0532 min
The After PartyEpisode 6 - Fitness during a pandemicJennifer Hopkins joins the party this week to talk fitness and wellness, which underwent quite the transition during COVID. Jennifer shares from her unique perspective of creating JHOP Virtual Dance & Fitness in June of 2020 and transitioning back into in person classes as we move into the after times.Jennifer J Hopkins is a performer, choreographer, and director for stage productions across the country. She is also an adjunct Professor of Acting at George Washington University and Head of the Musical Theatre Dance Department at Metropolitan School of the Arts. Also known as 'JHOP' in the fitness industry; J...2021-07-2936 min
The After PartyEpisode 4 - Running a Small Business in a PandemicJessica Young, owner and operator of Penny River, LLC, joins Raven in this conversation about small businesses during the pandemic. The conversation explores the pivot that businesses had to take during COVID and how Penny River got creative during the restrictions. Jess shares insights on what it takes to run a small business and what she'll keep in place now that the world is reopening.Jessica Young is the owner/operator of Penny River LLC, a company that specializes is historical sewn goods. Her area of expertise is the 18th century, especially with regards t...2021-07-1535 min
The After PartyEpisode 5 - Job transitions during a pandemicIn Episode 5, Jess Lilly joins the party to talk about career transitions during and after the pandemic. Jess shares what changes she saw in people looking to change jobs or find their true passions during COVID and advice she has for job seekers in the after times.Jess Lilly is a Heart-Centered Leadership Coach partnering with leaders who want to harness authenticity, empathy, compassion, and courage in building their teams and businesses. Jess Lilly is a Professional Certified Coach and was trained in ontological coaching methods at Accomplishment Coaching. Jess now serves on the leadership team for...2021-07-1534 min
The After PartyEpisode 3 - Sex and Intimacy in a PandemicCraig Cassey, Executive Life, Business, and Sex Coach, and I talk about romantic relationships during COVID. Craig shares first hand experience of what it was like to go from a somewhat casual romantic relationship to all-in and living together in the span of just a few weeks! As the pandemic is coming to an end, we talk about some of the things that we learned about ourselves and our partners during the extensive time together and what we can purposefully take into the future (or not!). Follow Craig on social media @craigcasseyjr and www.craigcassey.com2021-07-0838 min
The After PartyEpisode 2 - Parenting in a PandemicIn this episode, I'm joined by Elena Arecco Bridgmon and Sheila Storrer of Luscious Mother. Elena is a Professional Certified Coach, and Chief Administrative Officer of Luscious Mother. Sheila is a Professional Life and Leadership Coach, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Founding member of Luscious Mother. We have a delightful conversation about parenting during the pandemic - what worked, what definitely didn't, and what we're taking with us into the "after times." Elena and Sheila share advice for parents on getting supported.About the guests: Elena Arecco Bridgmon, PCC, MBA, C...2021-07-0134 min
The After PartyEpisode 1I had a baby during a global pandemic. There was a plan to have a baby, but we didn't expect it to be like this.In this episode, I tell the story of how I adapted to the giant COVID curve ball that was thrown my way and how I used it to create tremendous breakthroughs. I share what I learned about myself, partnership, and motherhood - lessons that will come with me well into the "after" times.2021-06-2910 minThe Rose RhapsodyIn CharacterComedic voices rule IN CHARACTER with dynamic performances by audience favorites Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, Luz Nicolás and Chris Stezin. Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s stride and Latin jazz trio arrangements of melodies and vignettes from RHAPSODY IN BLUE, by the great American Songbook composer, George Gershwin.2021-06-0723 min