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The Late Bloomer ActorHow We Role with Robert PeterpaulText The Late Bloomer Actor a Question or Comment.Join us as we dive into the world of acting with Robert Peterpaul, an award-winning actor, writer, and host of the podcasts "The Art of Kindness" and "How We Roll." In this episode, Robert shares his journey from childhood acting to Broadway, and offers insights into managing an acting career like a business. Discover the importance of authenticity, networking, and maintaining a strong online presence.Key Takeaways:The significance of treating your acting career as a business. How to effectively use IMDB and casting...
2025-08-151h 10
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulKQ. It's like an IQ, but kinder.Happy World Kindness Week! Our friends at the phenomenal (and uber kind) nonprofit) kindness.org gave Robert the honor of guest hosting a very special episode of their Why Kindness? podcast. See their show notes below!Guest host Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) takes the host seat this week to speak with kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, as well as the Kindlab team- Dr. Oliver Scott Curry & Dr. Chloe San Miguel about the org & the science of kindness. Tune in as they introduce a groundbreaking kindness measurement tool (KQ) and engage in a little friendly...
2024-11-1448 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulYoung Sheldon's Iain Armitage is Never Fully Dressed Without a SmileYoung Sheldon star Iain Armitage joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for our season four premiere! Welcome back and happy World Kindness Week, friends! The actor discusses the curiosity of kindness onset and in life, the legacy of Young Sheldon, working with legends like Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, and much more in this delightful episode.IAIN ARMITAGE is most recognized for his role as the title character in the hit CBS comedy YOUNG SHELDON, the prequel to THE BIG BANG THEORY which wrapped its 7th and final season in May 2024. He was nominated for a...
2024-11-111h 13
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulJosh Groban Wants You to Believe in Yourself: Jimmy Awards 2024 [Live]Happy July! Josh Groban and more stars chat with The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from the Jimmy Awards. Robert talks advice for dreamers, kindness tips and much more.Guests in this episode include: multi-platinum singer Josh Groban (Sweeney Todd), Back to the Future star Casey Likes, Dear Evan Hansen star Andrew Barth Feldman, Kenny Ortega (High School Musical, Hocus Pocus), Tony-winner James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung (Aladdin), Adam J. Levy (Moulin Rouge), Christopher Wheeldon (MJ), Ross Rayburn, Casting Director Stephanie Klapper, Jimmys directors Van Kapplan, Keisha LaLama and Jimmys alum: English Bernhardt (Mean Girls...
2024-07-0139 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBernadette Peters, Debbie Allen & More Share Kindness Tips Live from Chita Rivera AwardsHappy dance! Join the Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from the red carpet of the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, featuring Broadway legends like Bernadette Peters (ahh!).In this episode, you will hear Robert chat with: Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen (Grey's Anatomy), Norm Lewis, Diana Byer, David Peterson, Joe Laneteri, The Who's Tommy choreographer Lorin Latarro and star Ali Louis Bourzgui, Water for Elephants choreographers Jesse Rob and Shayna Carol, Marina Tamayo, The Outsiders dancer Tilly Evans-Krueger, Suffs choreographer Mayte Natalio, Hell's Kitchen st...
2024-05-2837 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulAward-winning Opera Singer Sharon Azrieli: An Aria of Arts Education, Philanthropy & Jewish StoriesWorld-renowned Opera Singer Sharon Azrieli joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss giving back to arts education, amplifying the Jewish community and more under the kindness sun.Sharon Azrieli is a philanthropist and award-winning opera singer. Born in Montreal, Sharon’s voice has soared around the world, gracing Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Opéra Bastille de Paris, to name a few. She’s recorded a string of albums, including her latest Secret Places: A Tribute to Michel LeGrand. Most importantly, Sharon is a passionate philanthropist for arts education. She sits on the bo...
2024-03-2850 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulThe Notebook Musical Broadway Opening Carpet: Nicholas Sparks, Ingrid Michaelson & MoreBonus Episode Alert! Podcast history is being made - this is the first ever crossover episode event featuring Robert Peterpaul host of The Art of Kindness Podcast and Samantha Tuozzolo, co-host of Survival Jobs: A Podcast. Samantha and Robert are live on the opening night red carpet of The Notebook on Broadway asking cast, creative and attendees all about survival jobs and being kind! This bonus episode features interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Ingrid Michaelson, Bekah Brunstetter, Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez, Maryann Plunkett, Dorian Harewood, Jordan Tyson, John Cardoza, and Andrea Bu...
2024-03-261h 02
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony Winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot): Free Yourself to See YourselfTony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss their transformative Some Like It Hot journey, taking intentional time to rest and more.J. HARRISON GHEE won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, making history as the first non-binary actor to be nominated and win in this category for their role as “Daphne/Jerry” in SOME LIKE IT HOT, a role which also garnered them Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Drama League and Chita Rivera Award nominations. Ghee...
2024-03-251h 01
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBoop! The Musical Star Jasmine Amy Rogers: Amplifying Equity in the ArtsPerformer Jasmine Amy Rogers joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss bringing icon Betty Boop to life onstage in Boop! The Musical, battling imposter syndrome, amplifying historically underrepresented voices and more this women's history month.Jasmine Amy Rogers (she/her) recently finished a run as the titular role of “Betty Boop” in the World Premiere of BOOP! THE MUSICAL at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre, directed by Jerry Mitchell. Prior to that she was seen as “Gretchen Wieners” in the First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS, “Melody Green” in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of...
2024-03-2147 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway’s John Cardoza: Healing Through The Notebook MusicalBroadway performer John Cardoza joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing young Noah in The Notebook the Musical and more.John Cardoza returns to Broadway with The Notebook, after originating Younger Noah in its world premiere production in Chicago. John starred as Christian in the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and made his Broadway debut in the original cast of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill. He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory of Music.Follow John:@johnfcardoza
2024-03-181h 04
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulFado Singer Carminho (Poor Things): Kindness is the Perfume of a Good PersonPortuguese superstar Fado singer Carminho joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her work on the Oscar-nominated film Poor Things with Emma Stone, the art of fado singing, kindness around the world and more.Carminho is a Portuguese superstar fado singer. Daughter of fado legend Teresa Siqueira, Carminho was immersed in music from a young age. Despite early interest in fado, she pursued a degree in marketing and traveled the world, returning with a newfound commitment to music. Her 2009 debut album "Fado" achieved platinum status and international recognition.Carminho has since released s...
2024-03-071h 03
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Annaleigh Ashford & Joe Tapper (The White Chip) Embrace Kindness Through Acts of ServiceBroadway power couple Annaleigh Ashford and Joe Tapper join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss teaching kindness and empathy to their son, overcoming shame, self-care in the theatre and their seminal show The White Chip.ANNALEIGH ASHFORD is making her producing debut with The White Chip and believes in supporting plays that provide an act of service to the community. As an actor she has received a Tony, two Drama Desks, the Drama League, an Outer Critics Circle and Clarence Derwent Awards, Emmy and Grammy nominations. Broadway: Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with...
2024-02-261h 16
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulIsha Blaaker (Ava DuVernay's Origin): Kindness is TruthfulIsha Blaaker joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his impactful new film Origin (based on Isabel Wilkerson's acclaimed book Caste), working with Ava DuVernay and more.Isha Blaaker is an actor and model who was raised in the Netherlands. He broke into the entertainment industry as a model, starring in major international luxury brand campaigns for Hugo Boss, L’Oreal, Ralph Lauren, and an Estée Lauder to name just a few. As he became more known in the fashion world, he developed a love for a different art - acting. After making his...
2024-02-1943 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Pep Talks from BeBe Winans, Laura Benanti, Shoshana Bean & More: Black Theatre Coalition GalaStars Laura Benanti, Shoshanna Bean, BeBe Winans and more joined The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast to give you an audio pep talk and discuss the importance of building change this Black History Month.Join us live from Black Theatre Coalition's inaugural gala honoring the National Black Theatre at the Rainbow Room in New York City. Hear from: BTC co-founder Warren Adams, Chadwick Boseman's brother Kevin Boseman, Tony-winner Laura Benanti, Hell's Kitchen star Shoshanna Bean, Grammy-winner BeBe Winans, performer Anthony Wayne, Public Theatre's Alexa Smith, Broadway Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard and Jaja's African Hair Braidin...
2024-02-1523 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulWorld-Renowned Choreographer Alonzo King: The Kindness of StillnessAcclaimed choreographer and dance Alonzo King joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the power of stillness, how everyone can tap into their own creativity and much more.Alonzo King is a dancer, choreographer, teacher and true thought leader. Born in Georgia to civil rights activists and now thriving in San Francisco, Alonzo remains a beacon of artistic innovation and social consciousness, especially in the world. Founding Alonzo King LINES Ballet in 1982 and the San Francisco Dance Center in 1989, he has tirelessly championed the transformative potential of movement, believing that dance is a universal...
2024-02-121h 03
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Caesar Samayoa (How to Dance in Ohio): "Be Your Truest Self"Broadway star Caesar Samayoa (Come From Away) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his heart-lifting new show How to Dance in Ohio, self care on Broadway and much more under the kindness sun.Caesar Samayoa is a performer who's been seen in the original broadway companies of Come From Away (Kevin J./Ali), Sister Act (Pablo), The Pee-wee Herman Show and now, How to Dance in Ohio (Dr. Emilio Amigo). Off-Broadway/Regional credits include: Evita (Perón, A.R.T./STC); Los Otros (Carlos, A.R.T./New York); Love’s Labour’s Lost (Don Armad...
2024-01-2959 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulJocelyn Shelfo (XO, Kitty / May December): 'Kindness is Thoughtfulness'Netflix's XO, Kitty star Jocelyn Shelfo joins The Art Of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss working on a dude ranch, acts of kindness during her acting career, working alongside Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in May December and more.Born and raised just outside Atlanta, GA, Jocelyn Shelfo began acting in high school. She soon found herself lighting up the screen. I first saw Jocelyn as spunky debutante Marissa on Amazon's The Summer I Turned Pretty. However, she is perhaps most known as the K-Pop loving, boarding school student Madison in Netflix's Xo, Kitty, the spinoff...
2024-01-2251 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulPercy Jackson and the Olympians Star Aryan Simhadri: The Magic & Kindness of DisneyDisney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians star Aryan Simhadri joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing Grover, positive moments on set with the cast and more.Aryan Simhadri is a performer with credits spanning stage and screen. A California native, the talent has been seen in films like Netflix and WWE’s The Main Event and television series such as NBC’s Will & Grace. The big mouse loves Aryan - huh huh! He’s been a part of many Disney projects over the years. Recently including, the Disney+ reboot of “Cheaper By The Dozen” al...
2024-01-0839 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulHoliday Kindness Tips with Born This Way Foundation's Mariah KarisBorn This Way Foundation Program Associate Mariah Karis joins Robert Peterpaul of The Art of Kindness podcast to brainstorm kindness tips for the holiday season and new year, plus discuss the transformative work being done to create a kinder world at Lady Gaga's nonprofit.Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, supports youth mental health and works with young people to build a kinder and braver world. Through youth-driven research, programs, and strategic partnerships, Born This Way Foundation aims to make kindness cool, validate the...
2023-12-1857 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulHarmony's Broadway Opening: Skylar Astin, Tovah Feldshuh & More Share Kindness Tips & Corny JokesJoin The Art of Kindness podcast LIVE from Harmony's opening night on Broadway as Robert Peterpaul shares positive chats with guests on the show, cheesy jokes and, of course, kindness.Tune in for interviews with star guests Skyla Astin (Pitch Perfect), Tovah Feldshuh (Funny Girl), and Montego Glover (Into the Woods), as well as the stars of Harmony on Broadway: Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, Steven Telsey, Allison Semmes, Andrew O’Shanick, Zak Edwards, Dan Hoy, Bruce Landry, RhonniRose Mantilla, Daniel Z. Miller, Benjamin H. Moore, Ma...
2023-12-1449 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulHoliday Re-Release: Broadway Star Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Who's Holiday)[Re-release] Revisit a cheerful chat from our Christmas Archive! Join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a sparkling season one finale with Broadway star Lesli Margherita! Lesli talks kindness on Broadway, how she connects with her villainous roles like Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, hacking self tape auditions in quarantine, growing up on a cattle ranch (where she performed Sondheim with cows), and a whole lot more. Plus, stay tuned for your final kindness tip of 2021 with special guest Cassie Carroll!Lesli Margherita is an Olivier Award-winning performer who earned the aforementioned award on the West End...
2023-12-111h 20
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Nik Walker (Spamalot, Hamilton): 'The pursuit is the point'Broadway star Nik Walker (Hamilton) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss kindness in the theatre, the sparkling "mishap" this is his new bway show Spamalot, holding space for others, Batman and more.About Nik Walker:Nik Walker is a Boston native, theme park nerd, NYU professor, and NYU Tisch alumni (Adler, Classical and Stonestreet), who’s been earning a living in “The Industry” for a decade and counting. He’s been seen on Broadway as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Otis Williams in Ain’t Too Proud, and as Sir Galaha...
2023-12-041h 10
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies, Dracula): "Kindness is a practice"Broadway star Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his new show Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, acts of kindness in the theatre, navigating social media as an artist and much more.More about ANDREW KEENAN BOLGER:Broadway: Jesse Tuck in Tuck Everlasting (Drama League Award nominee), Crutchie in Newsies (Outer Critics Circle nominee), Mary Poppins, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol. 1st Nat'l Tours: Spelling Bee, How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Off-Broadway: Seven Deadly Sins. TV: The Undoing, The Blacklist, The Other Two, The Marvelous Mrs...
2023-11-271h 02
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony Winner James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Spamalot): What a Wonderful (& Bright) World!Tony-winning Broadway star James Monroe Iglehart (Disney's Aladdin) sits down with The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast to discuss how kindness has led to opportunities as a performer, his new shows What A Wonderful World and Spamalot, plus much more.James Monroe Iglehart is a multi-award-winning actor of stage and screen. You may have seen him light up Broadway in shows like Hamilton, where he played the dual roles of Lafayette and Jefferson, Chicago as Billy Flynn, and the Broadway hit Freestyle Love Supreme. Of course, James is perhaps best known for...
2023-11-201h 09
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulSierra Boggess, Julie Benko & Allison Semmes: Harmony on Broadway's Leading Ladies (Opening Night)Join The Art of Kindness live from opening night of Harmony on Broadway as Robert Peterpaul chats with the show's trio of leading ladies: Sierra Boggess (The Little Mermaid), Julie Benko (Funny Girl) and Allison Semmes (Motown the Musical).Harmony is an original musical, from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, based on the true story of the musical group, The Comedian Harmonists. The six-membered German vocal group rose to popularity in the late 1920s only to be completely erased from history because it featured Jewish members.More on Harmony:harmonyanewmusical...
2023-11-1611 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulCarol Burnett: A Legacy of Kindness (100th Episode Spectacular)Tv and film legend Carol Burnett joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for our 100th episode extravaganza! The Carol Burnett Show powerhouse calls in to discuss all things kindness: including life-changing acts of kindness throughout her life and career, and what her golden advice for the world.What can be said of the beloved icon Carol Burnett that hasn’t been said? Carol is, of course, an award-winning actress, producer, comedic genius and best-selling author, widely recognized for her work in Broadway shows like Once Upon A Mattress, films like Annie and television, most notably Th...
2023-11-1342 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBette Midler's Halloween Bash with Chloe Bailey, Myles Frost & More: Live Halloween SpecialJoin The Art of Kindness podcast live from New York City's most worthwhile Halloween events, including Bette Midler and New York Restoration Project's Hulaween! Host Robert Peterpaul gives you a glimpse inside the event and then is on the carpet with stars: Grammy-nominee Chloe Bailey, Tony-winner Myles Frost (MJ: The Musical), Rupaul’s Drag Race alum Thorgy Thor, and media persona and fellow podcaster Bruce Bozzi.New York Restoration Project: At New York Restoration Project (NYRP), we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality public green space. Over 1.6 million New Yorkers live within 10 blocks of...
2023-10-3019 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony-winning Pasadena Playhouse's Danny Feldman: Regional Theatre SpotlightPasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss what makes his Tony-winning theatre so special, the power and future of regional theatre, artistic communities and more.Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is one of the most prolific theaters in the country. The Playhouse has staged thousands of original productions since its founding in 1917 including premieres of works by Tennessee Williams, Eugene O’Neill, Suzan Lori Parks and hundreds more. For decades, its pioneering School for Theater Arts wa...
2023-10-021h 08
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Daniel Yearwood (Sweeney Todd, Hamilton): Kindness is HopefulBroadway star Daniel Yearwood joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss stepping into the Tony-winning sensation that is Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd starring Josh Groban, acts of kindness, lessons from his time in Hamilton and more.Daniel Yearwood is a born and raised New Yorker who fell in love with performing at a young age. He burst onto the Broadway with Once on This Island and gained much recognition for his portrayal of John Laurens / Philip Hamilton in Hamilton. Daniel is now waltzing down Fleet Street in the hit Tony-winning revival of Sweeney Todd. H...
2023-09-181h 05
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Adrianna Hicks (Some Like It Hot): "We are designed for love"Broadway star Adrianna Hicks joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss acts of kindness during her Tony-winning new musical Some Like It Hot, the delights of working with Christian Borle and J Harrison Ghee, lessons learned from Jennifer Holiday during The Color Purple, self-kindness and so much more.Adrianna Hicks fell in love with performing at a young age, singing in church choirs in Texas. The musical theatre bug bit her bad in high school, prompting her to study it at University of Oklahoma.After racking up a slew of regional credits...
2023-08-281h 03
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulShark Tank's Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful): "Kindness is telling the truth"Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful a.k.a. Kevin O’Leary, Chairman, O’Leary Ventures joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his latest venture Chef Wonderful, his unique view of kindness, gaining self-confidence and more.As a university student, Kevin’s innate business sense led him along several different paths – including some very unusual, very entrepreneurial ways of making a profit. Not long after he finished his MBA, Kevin had a meeting that changed his life forever. He met a man who had a strange idea for a software product – an idea with huge, high-profi...
2023-08-1448 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadwayCon Live: L Morgan Lee, Linedy Genao & Taylor Haven Holt on Kinder RehearsalsTony Award Nominee L Morgan Lee (A Strange Loop), Broadway's Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), Director Taylor Haven Holt (Back to the Future Musical) join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from BroadwayCon 2023! Listen in as they discuss how to make the rehearsal process a more positive, safe and successful place for artists to thrive.This special live podcast is presented by the Broadway Podcast Network.Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us:artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.comFollow us@artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul...
2023-08-071h 03
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Megan Hilty (Smash, 9 to 5, Wicked): Let Kindness Be Your StarBroadway star Megan Hilty joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her incredible career through the lens of kindness. From Idina Menzel's career-changing act of kindness to what she learned from Dolly Parton herself, Megan shares countless inspiring stories and quips while reflecting on her journey.Megan Hilty is probably most recognizable for her portrayal of Ivy Lynn in the NBC Musical Drama “Smash.” Before that, Hilty started her career on Broadway, playing Glinda in “Wicked,” Doralee Rhodes in “9 to 5 The Musical,” and Brooke Ashton in “Noises Off,” which earned her a Tony Award Nomination. Other...
2023-07-3156 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Arielle Jacobs (Here Lies Love): Approaching Theatre with EmpathyArielle Jacobs joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss approaching her new Broadway show "Here Lies Love" with empathy, acts of kindness on Broadway and much more.Arielle Jacobs has been lighting up the stage since she studied ballet at the age of three. She went on to star in Broadway blockbusters, playing Princess Jasmine in Disney’s “Aladdin”, Nessarose in “Wicked”, and Nina Rosario in “In the Heights” alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda. More recently she dazzled Off-Broadway in “Between The Lines.” Now, Jacobs channels Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos in the aforementioned show "Here Lies Love." The im...
2023-07-241h 02
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulSweet Magnolias Showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson: Kindness in Serenity, WGA Strike & MoreSweet Magnolias showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul on the mic for a cozy conversation on running a positive television set, working alongside her children, the WGA strike and much more.Sheryl J. Anderson is the showrunner of Netflix's Sweet Magnolias. She began her writing journey as a playwriting major at William & Mary. Lured to Los Angeles by the intrigue of television and the promise of 300 sunny days a year, she worked as a television studio executive, screenwriter, and half-hour series writer on shows like Parker Lewis Can’t Lose and Da...
2023-07-171h 02
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony Winner Jessie Mueller (Broadway's Beautiful, Waitress): "Kindness is a living, breathing thing"Tony and Grammy Award-winner Jessie Mueller joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her incredible career, how Chita Rivera changed her life with an act of kindness, navigating negative voices in her head when she’s recording an album or just in life, and much more.Jessie Mueller is a Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress and singer. She was last seen on Broadway in Tracy Lett’s The Minutes. Other recent credits include the Kennedy Center’s Guys & Dolls, The Music Man, Julie Jordan in the Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel (Tony & Gra...
2023-07-1056 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulCorbin Bleu, Andrew Barth Feldman, Eva Noblezada & More: Jimmy Awards 2023Join The Art of Kindness podcast LIVE from the Jimmy Awards 2023 red carpet at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre, as host Robert Peterpaul talks with stars: Corbin Bleu (High School Musical), Eva Noblezada (Hadestown), Andrew Barth Feldman (No Hard Feelings), Justin David Sullivan (& Juliet), Elijah Johnson (MJ the Musical), McKenzie Kurtz (Wicked), Casting Director Stephanie Klapper, Producer Alecia Parker (Chicago), performer Garrett Ryan Hoy, Morgan Higgins (Bad Cinderella) and Felix Torrez-Ponce (Sweeney Todd).From advice for dreamers to kindness tips, we hope this episodes inspires you, friends! Apologies for any whack audio levels as this was...
2023-07-0331 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star Desi Oakley (Waitress, Chicago): "You're Worthy Outside the Performance"Broadway star Desi Oakley joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul live from a 2023 Jimmy Awards rehearsal. She discusses coaching the high school nominated performers to be their unique selves and much more in this special bonus episode.Desi Oakley is a self-prescribed artist, creator, people person, go-getter and true jane of all trades. One of the Kansas native's first roles was ironically Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She then brought her Oztastic sparkle to her Broadway debut in Wicked, starting as a swing and then taking over ensemble and understudy tracks as...
2023-06-2914 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulLaura Benanti: Finding the Humanity on Broadway & BeyondTony Award-winner Laura Benanti joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the challenges of vulnerability in today's world, acts of kindness from Jennifer Lawrence on the set of No Hard Feelings, giving yourself grace as an artist and much more.Celebrated stage and screen actress Laura Benanti burst onto the scene at 18-years-old with a captivating performance as Maria in "The Sound of Music," on Broadway. Her talent was undeniable, setting the stage for a remarkable career. About a year after do-re-mi-ing... she earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in Swing! on...
2023-06-261h 09
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulInside Jimmy Awards 2023 Rehearsals with Broadway Leaders & Nominees: "Enjoy the Process"Join The Art of Kindness podcast LIVE inside rehearsals for the 2023 Jimmy Awards (The National High School Musical Theatre Awards) at The Juilliard School in New York City. From inspiring interviews to performance sneak peeks, we have an all-access pass to the talent of tomorrow!Host Robert Peterpaul speaks with Jimmy's founder and director Van Kaplan, choreographer Kiesha LaLama, President of The Broadway League Charlotte St. Martin, and high school nominees: Omar Andre Real (Palm Springs, CA), Helena Engberg (Columbus, OH), Lance Toppin (Charlotte, NC), Hannah Jenkins (San Antonio, TX), Will Gonzalez (Chicago, IL), Samantha Nelson (Orlando...
2023-06-2529 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony Awards 2023 Special with Winners Jodie Comer, Sean Hayes, J. Harrison Ghee & MoreJoin Robert Peterpaul of The Art of Kindness podcast and Alan Seales of The Theatre Podcast as they recap their night at the 2023 Tony Awards! Hear from all the winners they were honored to speak with in the press room, including: Jodie Comer (Prima Facie), Sean Hayes (Good Night, Oscar) , J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot), Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo), Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo), Brandon Uranowitz (Leopoldstadt), Michael Arden (Parade), Tom Stoppard (Leopoldstadt) and many more! Buckle up, friends! #kermitandhermitGot kindness tips or stories? Please email us:artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com
2023-06-151h 06
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulRob's Birthday Surprise Episode: Cassie Peterpaul Takes Over!Surprise! Hi AOK listeners! Join me, Cassie Peterpaul, as I take over the podcast to celebrate Rob's birthday with special guests Amanda Adamo and Ashley DePascale! In this episode, we explore educational theatre, infusing kindness into the rehearsal process, and show appreciation for the talented podcaster, Robert Peterpaul. Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Rob himself, offering unique insights into his podcasting journey.Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us:artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.comFollow us@artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaulSupport th...
2023-06-121h 21
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Javier Muñoz (Hamilton): "Kindness is a Choice"Broadway star Javier Muñoz joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to kick off Pride month and reflect on: acts of kindness in Hamilton, working on the new musical album My Heart Says Go alongside Jessie Mueller, making theatre accessible, self-acceptance and much more.Javier Muñoz is an actor and activist whose impressive body of work spans theater, film and television. He is best known for starring and co-creating the role of "Alexander Hamilton'' in the hit musical HAMILTON on Broadway for two years after Lin-Manuel Miranda departed the show (and was his alternate prior...
2023-06-051h 05
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulWriter Sonja Warfield (The Gilded Age, Will & Grace) on Maintaining Joy, WGA Strike & MoreTelevision writer, author and Executive Producer Sonja Warfield joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss The Gilded Age, the WGA writer's strike, and more.Sonja Warfield has churned out an impressive 20-year career in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Sonja was far from the lights of Hollywood, and yet surrounded by stardom. Fun fact: her father Paul Warfield is an NFL Hall of Famer. Sonja’s own star has shone bright over the years, with her writing on a diverse range of shows, including: Will & Grace, Disney Channel’s Liv and M...
2023-05-221h 06
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star Rob McClure (Mrs. Doubtfire, Beetlejuice Musicals): Lessons in KindnessRob McClure joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss kindness on and off Broadway, his beautiful full-circle moment during Beetlejuice, being kind to yourself and much more in one of our favorite chats ever... 2 Robs, 1 pod! (*chants*)Rob McClure is an actor and singer, who’s become a magical fixture on the Broadway scene. Growing up in NJ, Rob was a bonafide theatre kid, winning the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Award his senior year. Consequently his first professional gig was at the Playhouse shortly after graduation. Rob made his Broadway debut in 2002 as an...
2023-05-151h 29
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Advice for Achieving DreamsThe legendary Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) tells The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul his advice for achieving dreams live from New York, New York's opening night on Broadway. Enjoy this special short episode to celebrate 80 EPISODES of The AOK!Not that he needs a bio, but... LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA is a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning songwriter, actor, director and producer. Creator and original star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Hamilton and In the Heights. His additional Broadway credits include Freestyle Love Supreme (Co-Founder, Producer, 2020 Special Tony Award Recipient), Bring It On: The Musical (co-composer/co-lyricist, Tony no...
2023-05-0807 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTikTok Star Jesús Morales (Juixxe) on Surprising Street Vendors with Acts of KindnessHappy May! TikTok Star Jesús Morales, a.k.a. Juixxe, joins the Art of Kindness podcast with Robert Peterpaul to discuss surprising street vendors with acts of kindness, partnering with Modelo for a major surprise and more.Modelo partnered with Juixxe, a changemaker known for gifting hundreds of thousands of dollars to street vendors who struggled during the pandemic, to honor the roots of its new product. Furthering his commitment to being a force for good, Modelo and Juixxe bought out hard working, Southern California-based street vendors’ carts earlier this month. Modelo flew and hosted the merch...
2023-05-0122 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBellamy Young, Tony Goldwyn, Donna Murphy & More Live from The Thanksgiving Play Broadway OpeningBellamy Young, Tony Goldwyn, Donna Murphy, Robin de Jesús and more talk LIVE with The Art of Kindness and Broadway Podcast Network's Robert Peterpaul on The Thanksgiving Play Broadway opening night red carpet. From sharing early school show memories to kindness tips - you won't want to miss this one!This episode features: Scandal stars Bellamy Young and Tony Goldwyn, Broadway icon Donna Murphy (Tangled), Broadway star and friend of the pod Ilana Levine (You're A Good Man Charlie Brown), Robin De Jesús (tick, tick... BOOM!), Andréa Burns (In The Heights), Simone Recasner (The Big L...
2023-04-2429 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulLiz Tigelaar (Tiny Beautiful Things, Little Fires Everywhere): Showrunning with KindnessTiny Beautiful Things Executive Producer and Showrunner Liz Tigelaar joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her powerful new Hulu series, leading with kindness on set, working with the masterful Kathryn Hahn and much more.Tiny Beautiful Things is now streaming on Hulu providing a funny, yet poignant look at a woman who becomes an esteemed advice columnist, all while her own life falls apart. It stars the always-amazing Kathryn Hahn and is produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine in conjunction with ABC Signature.Liz is...
2023-04-1049 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulLife of Pi Broadway Opening: Brian d'Arcy James, Kerry Butler, Marc Shaiman & More [Part 1]Join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul on the opening night red carpet of Life of Pi on Broadway. In Part 1 hear from VIP guests like: Brian d'Arcy James (Something Rotten), Kerry Butler (Beetlejuice), Sarita Choudhury (And Just Like That), Nikhil Saboo (Mean Girls), iconic musical duo Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman and more live from New York City!Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us:artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.comFollow us@artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaulSupport the show!(ht...
2023-04-0329 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony Winner Stephanie J. Block: Into the Woods of KindnessTony-winning Broadway star Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show, 9 to 5) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss making the rehearsal room a kinder place, cracking up onstage in Into the Woods, what she learned from Dolly Parton, and so much more. Plus, there's some STAR-STUDDED surprises from her The Cher Show co-star Teal Wicks and her husband Sebastian Arcelus.With a career spanning over two decades, Stephanie J. Block-Arcelus is one of Broadway's most versatile talents. You may have been lucky enough to see her starring opposite Hugh Jackman in The Boy from Oz...
2023-03-201h 04
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star Ilana Levine on the Kindness of Awards SeasonBroadway star Ilana Levine returns to The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss all things kindness during awards season, an amazing Carol Burnett and Julie Andrews story and much more.Ilana is a Broadway star best known for playing “Lucy Van Pelt” in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. She has also starred in the Broadway productions of Jake’s Women, Wrong Mountain and The Last Night Of Ballyhoo. In addition, she has appeared in many TV shows and films including: Tanner ’88, Law and Order, Damages, The Job, Cashmere Mafia, Confessions of a Shopa...
2023-03-0658 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulThe Fabelmans Star Keeley Karsten on Steven Spielberg's Kindness & MoreActor Keeley Karsten joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss working on the Oscar-nominated film The Fabelmans alongside powerhouses like Steven Spielberg and Michelle Williams, being an Ambassador for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and more.Keeley Karsten recently starred as Natalie Fabelman in Steven Spielberg’s film The Fabelmans, co-written by Tony Kushner. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival where it won the top prize of People’s Choice Award. Additionally, the film received seven nominations at the 95th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, five nominations at the 80th Golden...
2023-02-2039 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert Peterpaul& Juliet's Melanie La Barrie Feels the Love on BroadwayHappy Valentine's Day! Broadway and West End star Melanie La Barrie joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss working on the hit musical & Juliet, the kindness she experiences from her cast and crew, advice for fellow performers and much more.Melanie La Barrie is a Trinidadian performer and former DJ from Greater London who has made her mark as a bonafide stage star. On the West End, Melanie has been in shows like Wicked, Mary Poppins, Daddy Cool, Matilda and, most recently, the hilarious new musical & Juliet. The musical flips the script on the g...
2023-02-131h 14
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star & Activist T. Oliver Reid (Hadestown): Don't Try, Just DoHappy Black History Month! Broadway star T. Oliver Reid joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast to discuss the art of listening to others, advice for actors, co-founding The Black Theatre Coalition and much more.Today's guest is Performer, Director, Producer, Teacher, Activist and, overall, Broadway sensation Timothy Oliver Reid. Timothy or T. has spent the past 20 years working on Broadway in acclaimed musicals like Once On This Island, Sunset Boulevard, After Midnight, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Wedding Singer; Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Follies, Kiss Me, Kate...
2023-02-061h 02
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTeen Wolf: The Movie's Melissa Ponzio on the Power of KindnessActress Melissa Ponzio joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the act of kindness that helped her book Teen Wolf, returning for Teen Wolf: The Movie, being inspired by Sigourney Weaver and much more.Melissa Ponzio spent most of her childhood clowning it up at school and impersonating her beloved family. Then late one night, the New York native City saw Sigourney Weaver in “Alien” and knew right then and there what she wanted to be…an alien! But they said she couldn’t really be an alien, so on to the next best thing: a...
2023-01-301h 00
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulPoet Rupi Kaur (milk and honey): "We have a duty to dream"Acclaimed poet and illustrator Rupi Kaur (#1 New York Times bestselling book milk and honey) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a spectacular season three premiere! The powerhouse delves into her writing process, how she stays motivated on tough days, her new short film with Stacy's entitled Rise (which premiered at Sundance 2023 and celebrates the resilience of women) and all things kindness, of course.Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, illustrator, photographer, and author. Born in Pinjob, India, Kaur emigrated to Canada at a young age with her family. She began performing...
2023-01-2333 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulOscar-nominee Chris Sarandon (Disney & Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas): Holiday Special!Oscar-nominated actor Chris Sarandon joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a holiday special! The star discusses working on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, acts of kindness he received throughout his illustrious acting career and much more.Chris Sarandon was born and raised in West Virginia to restaurateurs Chris and Cliffie Sarandon. He eventually earned a degree in speech at West Virginia University and then a master's degree in theater from The Catholic University of America. In 1968, Sarandon settled in New York City, where he obtained his first television credit on...
2022-12-221h 04
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulGabrielle Ruiz (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, In The Heights) Twinkles With Kindness This ChristmasBroadway and television star Gabrielle Ruiz joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her hack for accepting compliments, working on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, new Christmas song Twinkle Twinkle and much more. Plus, Mrs. Peterpaul joins us for your kindness tip of the week!Today’s guest is Broadway star, singer, actress and dancer Gabrielle Ruiz. The triple threat broke onto the Broadway scene starring in shows like If/Then with Idina Menzel, Evita with Ricky Martin and In The Heights with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Lin loved her work on the latter so much th...
2022-12-1246 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulDisney & Broadway Star Kate Reinders (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)Broadway star Kate Reinders joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her role as a champion of dreams both on and offscreen, advice for aspiring musical theatre performers, working on Disney's High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and much more. Plus, a special surprise from her co-stars Matt Cornett and Mark St. Cyr!Kate Reinders was raised far from the bright lights of Broadway in Spring Lake, Michigan. One summer changed her life forever, when she attended a theater camp thanks to the support of her parents. Flash forward, Kate...
2022-12-051h 01
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulNina West (RuPaul's Drag Race, Hairspray) on The You Kind of Kind, Dolly Parton & MoreNina West (RuPaul's Drag Race) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her new book The You Kind of Kind, collaborating with Dolly Parton, believing in yourself, acting in WEIRD: The Weird Al Yankovic Story alongside Danielle Radcliffe, touring the country with Hairspray and much more! Plus, don't miss surprise guest Cassie Carroll for a special kindness tip of the week before her and Rob get married.Nina West is an American drag queen, actor, singer, songwriter, and LGBTQ+ activist played by Andrew Levitt. She was named the “Most Googled Drag Qu...
2022-11-071h 04
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulCasting Director Karlee Fomalont (I Care A Lot, The Post) on Leading with Kindness in Auditions & BeyondCasting Director Karlee Fomalont (CSA) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss how we can make auditions kinder for both actors and CDs, amazing advice for artists, why she sleeps out for Covenant House and much more.Casting Director Karlee Fomalont (CSA) was born and raised in Los Angeles and currently resides in New York City. She is a 2-time Artios Award Nominee and graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where her acting training made for a seamless transition into casting. She began her career at CBS Primetime NY...
2022-11-031h 13
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulHocus Pocus 2 Costume Designer Salvador Perez: Halloween Special!Happy Halloween! Disney's Hocus Pocus 2 Costume Designer and Costume Designer Guild President Salvador Perez joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss how he put his own magical spin on the franchise while still paying homage to the original cult classic, acts of kindness from stars like Bette Midler during brisk night shoots on Rhode Island, the fantastical alternate ending to Hocus Pocus 2 and much more!Salvador Perez is a one of a KIND costume designer with a diverse resume. He has designed for many TV series including CASTLE, MOONLIGHT, VERONICA MARS...
2022-10-3158 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony-Winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods): Live from the I Put A Spell On You Red Carpet!Tony-winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul LIVE from the red carpet of Jay Armstrong Johnson's I Put A Spell On You Hocus Pocus benefit to talk acts of kindness, onstage giggles and more. Enjoy this special LIVE 60th episode!Gavin Creel is a bonafide Broadway star, shining bright ever since he made his debut as Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie, for which he received a Tony nom by the way. He then starred in Broadway productions of HAIR (also Tony-nominated), La Cage Aux Follies, She Loves...
2022-10-2413 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star Jay Armstrong Johnson (On the Town, Quantico) Weaves a Spell of KindnessBroadway star Jay Armstrong Johnson (On the Town, The Phantom of the Opera) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss acts of kindness on Broadway, his Hocus Pocus-inspired benefit concert I Put A Spell on You and more!Over the course of his 5 Broadway shows, Jay Armstrong Johnson has cemented himself as a triple threat. From his debut in Hair, which he shares a kind story about during our chat, to his more recent turn as Raoul in Phantom of the Opera’s 30th anniversary year, Jay is always a standout. Fo...
2022-10-2052 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulDisney's The Little Mermaid Star Jodi Benson on Continuing Ariel's LegacyDisney Legend Jodi Benson joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss working on The Little Mermaid, her new book Part of My World, learning to let go of perfectionism and much more.Jodi Benson has been a part of all of our worlds since she swam on the scene in 1989 as the voice of Ariel in Disney's iconic animated film The Little Mermaid. Of course, Jodi has also lent her talents to some other incredible characters over the years. An accomplished, singer, dancer, and actress, Jodi got her start on Broadway...
2022-10-101h 04
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulDisney's Hocus Pocus Creator David Kirschner on Hocus Pocus 2 & More: Part 2Hocus Pocus creator and producer David Kirschner returns to The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for part 2 of his interview spooktacular! The creative discusses the origins of Hocus Pocus, acts of kindness from the Sanderson sisters, making the upcoming sequel: Hocus Pocus 2 and much more! There may even be a special guest or two in this one...Today’s guest is the iconic producer, screenwriter, illustrator and all-around creative mastermind David Kirschner. His career is like the perfect trick-or-treat bag, brimming with a variety of treats. Kirschner began his illustrious career as an illustrator for Jim He...
2022-09-2955 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulDisney's Hocus Pocus Creator David Kirschner on Hocus Pocus 2 & More: Part 1Producer David Kirschner joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a 2-part interview spooktacular! The creative discusses the origins of Hocus Pocus, acts of kindness from the Sanderson sisters, making the upcoming sequel: Hocus Pocus 2 and much more!Today’s guest is the iconic producer, screenwriter, illustrator and all-around creative mastermind David Kirschner. His career is like the perfect trick-or-treat bag, brimming with a variety of treats. Kirschner began his illustrious career as an illustrator for Jim Henson's Muppet and Sesame Street characters, and also creating art for prolific talents like Neil Diamond. At 23, he wr...
2022-09-1953 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulActress, Filmmaker & Model Emily Ruhl: "Kindness is listening"Emily Ruhl joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss breaking through the entertainment industry as a model, actress and now filmmaker and acts of kindness along the way.Emily was thirteen when she was scouted while attending New York Fashion Week. Shortly thereafter, the Dallas native signed her first modeling contract in Tokyo. She later returned to NYC to sign with top modeling agency Marilyn Management. She has since appeared in Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, WWD, Seventeen Magazine, Nylon, and Elle Canada amongst others. She has been the face of many cosmetic companies including...
2022-09-1252 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulKevin Tuerff (Author & Come From Away's Real Life Kevin T) Pays It ForwardKevin Tuerff, Come From Away's Real-Life Kevin T, joins the Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast to discuss his charity Pay It Forward 9/11's special 11 Days of Kindness campaign.Kevin Teurff inspired one of the characters featured in the hit musical Come From Away. As you see in the musical, Kevin was one of the thousands of refugees stranded in Gander on September 11, 2001 after US airspace closed. Kevin took his experience there and poured it into a book called Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11, which you can buy now. He also used it to...
2022-09-0109 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTony-Nominee Jared Grimes (Funny Girl) From Dancing on the Subway to BroadwayTony-nominee Jared Grimes joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss Funny Girl on Broadway, acts of kindness from Beanie Feldstein, why he loves auditioning and more.Jared Grimes is a quadruple threat, making his mark on the entertainment world with singing, dancing, acting and choreographing. Though he is now a bonafide Broadway star, Grimes started out tap dancing on the New York City subways at the age of 16. As fate would have it, years later he wound up getting paid for that passion, choreographing at theaters around the nation and notably being cast as...
2022-08-291h 03
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulCarson Rowland (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Sweet Magnolias)Actor Carson Rowland joined host Robert Peterpaul to discuss kindness on the set of his shows Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Sweet Magnolias, how his family and wife lift him up, the link between acting and neuroscience and more.Carson Rowland has been in love with acting since he can remember, first stepping into the spotlight with the recurring role of Cole Reyes in Nickelodeon's I Am Frankie. Over the years, Carson has become known for his work on shows like the ABC sitcom American Housewife, but it wasn’t until he booked the role of Tyl...
2022-08-221h 00
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulChandler Kinney (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Disney's Zombies 3)Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin star Chandler Kinney joins host Robert Peterpaul to discuss kindness in the arts, her new HBO Max show and much more! Get ready for a party!Chandler Kinney began performing at the age of 3. Starting out as a dancer, her love for the arts grew as she got older. As an actor, Chandler has been seen in FOX’s “Lethal Weapon,” FX’s “American Horror Story: Asylum,” the CW’s “90210,” Disney’s “Girl Meets World” and more. Hollywood has been buzzing about Chandler for her two most recent projects: “ZOMBIES 3" and "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin...
2022-08-1552 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulHayley Orrantia (ABC's The Goldbergs): 50th Episode Extravaganza!Hayley Orrantia joins host Robert Peterpaul for The Art of Kindness podcast's 50th episode! We had the best time talking about her journey from homeschool to stardom, what it’s like working on The Goldbergs, our hilarious connection and much more!From starring in hit television series to releasing chart-topping singles, Hayley Orrantia is one of the most exciting multi-hyphenate talents in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Texas, Hayley discovered her love of performing from the young age of nine years old. Flash forward, Hayley is now most known for her celebrated role as Erica Go...
2022-08-0856 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulLive from BroadwayCon: Claybourne Elder (The Gilded Age, Company) Returns!Broadway star Claybourne Elder (Company, The Gilded Age) sits down with Robert Peterpaul at BroadwayCon 2022 for the first ever LIVE TAPING of The Art of Kindness podcast!Claybourne Elder is an actor, singer and writer who was born and raised in Utah. He made his Broadway debut in 2011 with the musical Bonnie & Clyde. The following year, he earned some well-deserved acclaim in the play One Arm, receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination. Clay went on to appear in Sunday in the Park with George opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Torch Song and most recently Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Company...
2022-07-2558 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulEmmy-Winning Casting Director Mary Clay Boland (Friends, The Sopranos)Emmy-winning Casting Director Mary Clay Boland joins Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness podcast to discuss approaching auditions with kindness, tips for actors, working on iconic shows like Friends and The Sopranos, returning to casting with MCM Creative and much more!Mary Clay Boland is a two-time Emmy award winning and three-time Artois nominated Casting Director who has been casting film, television and theater projects for over 18 years. She started her career at Circle Repertory Theater and then transitioned to television working with Walken/Jaffe Casting. There she was the casting associate on the first two s...
2022-07-181h 07
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadwayCon, The Art of Kindness Anniversary & More Updates!The Art of Kindness podcast is officially one years old... aw they grow up so fast. Celebrate with host Robert Peterpaul as he provides some exciting updates, including information on an upcoming LIVE taping with Claybourne Elder at BroadwayCon.Happy one year anniversary, listeners! We love you!Join us at BroadwayCon:https://bpn.fm/broadwayconGot kindness tips or stories? Please email us:artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.comFollow us@artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaulSupport...
2022-07-0510 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Becky Gulsvig (Come From Away) is a True Mama BearBroadway star Becky Gulsvig talks with host (and birthday boy) Robert Peterpaul about starring in the kindest show on Broadway: Come From Away! Plus, we reveal our giveaway winner of 2 tickets to see the Tony-winning musical Come From Away on Broadway and much more.Becky Gulsvig is thrilled to join the Broadway cast of Come From Away after originating the role of Beverley/Annette and others on the first national tour. You may also know Becky from her Broadway turns in School of Rock and Legally Blonde the musical, where she originated the role of Leilani and...
2022-06-1345 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulActor & Activist Marianna Burelli (Disney's Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion)Marianna Burelli joins The Art of Kindness host Robert Peterpaul to discuss her nomadic lifestyle, making her US debut in Disney Channel's Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion, environmental activism and much more!Originally from Venezuela, Marianna has carved out a home in many countries throughout her life. From attending college in South Africa to then studying theatre and forming her own theatre company in London, Marianna is a true woman of the world. In 2009, she began her professional acting career in Mexico City and quickly became a Latin American celebrity for her roles on hit series like Paramedicos...
2022-06-0653 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTikTok Star Isaiah Garza Makes Kindness Go ViralTikTok star Isaiah Garza joins Robert Peterpaul to discuss going from a childhood of poverty and homelessness to giving back, viral kindness videos on social media and much more.You’ve no doubt come across Isaiah's moving viral videos. From surprising deserving people with money to people suffering from homelessness with houses, their videos are a bright spot in the newsfeed. Isaiah has amassed almost 8 million followers on TikTok with this kind-first content. Giving to others is second nature to the jewelry designer and activist. Isaiah’s story began in Yakima, Washington, where they grew up in pove...
2022-05-301h 01
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulNBC's Mr. Mayor Star Mike Cabellon Talks Kindness in TVNBC's Mr. Mayor star Mike Cabellon joins The Art of Kindness host Robert Peterpaul to discuss working with luminaries like Tina Fey and Ted Danson, hacks for really listening to others while in conversation and much more.Best known for his role as Tommy Tomás on Tina Fey’s hit NBC series Mr. Mayor, Mike co-stars alongside Ted Danson and Holly Hunter. Cabellon is a Filipino-American actor who trained at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in NYC. Mike’s accolades include a Webby Award and multiple iHeartRadio Podcast Awards for his work as a performer, director, and write...
2022-05-1652 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulSofia Reyes (Singer-Songwriter) Believes in Seeds of KindnessLatin Grammy-nominee Sofía Reyes joins host Robert Peterpaul to discuss seeds of kindness, believing in herself from a young age, her family and much more.Sofía Reyes is a Mexican singer and songwriter who has received multiple awards and nominations throughout her career. She has received two Latin American Music Awards nominations, four MTV Europe Music Awards nominations, and a Latin GRAMMY Award nomination for Best New Artist. Reyes has also received several Premios Juventud nominations amongst other awards. With her music, she is also a commercial success around the world. On YouTube, Reyes has am...
2022-04-2827 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulKenny Leu (A Shot Through the Wall) on Asian Representation, Kindness vs. Politeness & MoreActor Kenny Leu (A Shot Through the Wall) talks with host Robert Peterpaul about Asian representation in television and film, the difference between being polite and being kind and much more. You won't want to miss his kindness tip!The only son of Chinese immigrants, Kenny Leu grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating from UC Berkeley with an engineering degree, Kenny founded startups in Silicon Valley and competed in martial arts tournaments around the world. When one of his startups was sold to Google, Kenny decided to pursue film and television. He quickly...
2022-04-2559 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulActor & Director Adrian Martinez (Stumptown, I Feel Pretty) Leads with Kindness on SetActor Adrian Martinez joins host Robert Peterpaul to discuss his directorial debut "iGilbert," acts of kindness throughout his career, finding the courage to live the life you want, his acting process and more.Adrian Martinez has over 100 television and film credits including several standout sidekick roles in “Focus,” opposite Will Smith and Margot Robbie, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” opposite Ben Stiller, “Casa de mi Padre,” opposite Will Ferrell, “I feel Pretty” with Amy Schumer and the CGI and live-action re-imagining of Disney’s Lady and the Tramp. On the television front, Adrian recently starred in ABC’s crime drama series "...
2022-04-1146 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulWriter Tom MacRae (Everybody's Talking About Jamie): "Kindness is all we have"Everybody's Talking About Jamie screenwriter and playwright Tom MacRae joins host Robert Peterpaul to discuss adapting the musical into an Amazon film with his friends, advice for aspiring writers, and much more.Tom MacRae is a BAFTA and Olivier award-nominated screenwriter, playwright, lyricist, producer and author Tom MacRae. Born in Northampton, Tom relocated to Los Angeles in 2017 to work as a writer and producer on the US TV show The Librarians. On British television he is the creator, writer and producer of the Comedy Central sit-com Threesome, as well as contributing to many other TV shows, including D...
2022-03-2855 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants) Assumes Positive IntentionsBroadway star Ethan Slater joins Robert Peterpaul to discuss kindness in the theatre, the spectrum of grief, avoiding self-doubt while recording cast albums, learning positivity from playing SpongeBob SquarePants, and much more in this jam-packed chat.Ethan Slater is an actor, writer and musician. He was nominated for a Tony Award, and won the Drama Desk Award for playing SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Musical, which also happened to be his Broadway debut - casual! As a writer, some upcoming projects include the films Intervenors and Silent Mode, both of which he co-wrote and co-stars in. He’s re...
2022-03-211h 08
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulAlly Brooke Brings Harmony to the ArtsHappy International Women's Day! Singer Ally Brooke joins Robert Peterpaul to discuss what she learned from Fifth Harmony, embarking on her solo career, and much more.Ally Brooke Hernandez shines as not only a multi-platinum singer and songwriter, but also as an author, actress, and philanthropist. Ally first punctured the pop culture stratosphere on the reality competition series X Factor, where judge Simon Cowell (who comes up during our chat) put her with Normani, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, and Camila Cabello to form the band Fifth Harmony. After breaking barriers for girl bands, she placed third on...
2022-03-0830 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Joanna A. Jones (Hamilton) on being gracious, tackling audition anxiety and moreHamilton star Joanna Alexis Jones chats with Robert Peterpaul about kindness, growing up with a Pastor father, battling stage and audition anxiety and much more.Joanna Alexis Jones is a proud California native and received a Bachelor's Degree in Theater from UCLA. She left college in the middle of her senior year after booking the West End production of a Michael Jackson musical called Thriller Live. Over the years, the triple threat has been seen in many incredible productions, including: NBC's Hairspray Live! In 2017, she made her Broadway debut with none other than Hamilton as Peggy Schuyler...
2022-02-2850 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway's Claybourne Elder (Company, The Gilded Age) Pays it ForwardBroadway star Claybourne Elder (Company, The Gilded Age) joins Robert Peterpaul to discuss the random act of kindness that changed his life, working as an actor with Stephen Sondheim, and using his platform to pay it forward.Claybourne Elder is an actor, singer and writer who was born and raised in Utah. He made his Broadway debut in 2011 with the musical Bonnie & Clyde. The following year, he earned some well-deserved acclaim in the play One Arm, receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination. Clay went on to appear in Sunday in the Park with George opposite Jake Gyllenhaal...
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The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulConstance Marie (With Love / Selena): Valentine's Day Special!Happy Valentine's Day! Actress and activist Constance Marie joins host Robert Peterpaul to discuss her new Amazon series With Love, representation in Hollywood, being your best self and more!Constance Marie pop, locked and dropped into her career as a teenager in the Los Angeles underground break-dancing scene. She soon began acting, first appearing in the movie Salsa. Over the years, her star power grew with highlights including: Dirty Dancing, Selena opposite Jennifer Lopez, the long-running ABC sitcom George Lopez, and more. She can currently be seen starring in Amazon Prime’s With Love. In addition to ac...
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The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulJoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias, Reba): Season 2 Premiere!JoAnna Garcia Swisher joins Robert Peterpaul for The Art of Kindness season 2 premiere extravaganza! The Netflix star discusses acts of kindness that changed her career, looking up to former co-star Reba McEntire, working on the set of Sweet Magnolias season 2 and much more in this inspirational chat.JoAnna Garcia Swisher is an actress best known for the beloved show Reba where she played Reba McEntire’s daughter for six seasons.You may also remember her for leading the short-lived CW show Privileged, bringing Disney Princess Ariel to life on ABC's Once Upon A Time or perhaps the re...
2022-02-0735 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Who's Holiday) - Season Finale!Join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for a sparkling season one finale with Broadway star Lesli Margherita! Lesli talks kindness on Broadway, how she connects with her villainous roles like Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, hacking self tape auditions in quarantine, growing up on a cattle ranch (where she performed Sondheim with cows), and a whole lot more. Plus, stay tuned for your final kindness tip of 2021 with special guest Cassie Carroll!Lesli Margherita is an Olivier Award-winning performer who earned the aforementioned award on the West End in Zorro. She made her Broadway debut in the o...
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The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulHallmark Christmas Movie Producer Andrew Gernhard (Synthetic Cinema) Makes MagicMerry Christmas! Hallmark Christmas movie producer and Synthetic Cinema International owner Andrew Gernhard chats with host Robert Peterpaul about the magic of making Christmas movies, starting his own production company, spreading kindness on film sets and much more.With a successful producing career spanning nearly two decades, Andrew has worked on a variety of projects, mostly through his Connecticut-based production company Synthetic Cinema International, including a series of successful feature horror films for NBCUniversal’s Chiller Network, and the popular Christmas film Wishin’ and Hopin’ for the Lifetime Network. In recent years, Synthetic Cinema International has created strong...
2021-12-2451 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulBroadway Star & Former Rockette Afra Hines (Hadestown, Annie Live!)Broadway performer Afra Hines joins host Robert Peterpaul to talk being a Rockette in Radio City's Christmas Spectacular, taking care of her body as a Broadway dancer, acts of kindness from stars like Brian Stokes Mitchell and more.Afra is a veteran performer with 8 Broadway credits to her name. She was most recently seen in the musical Hadestown (where she understudied the role of Persephone). Some of her other favorites include: SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, Motown, and the Original Broadway Companies of In The Heights with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shuffle Along with Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, B...
2021-12-2048 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulLisa Lampanelli - Queen of Mean to Queen of MeaningFormer stand-up comedian Lisa Lampanelli discusses how she went from being known as the Queen of Meaning to the Queen of Meaning with host Robert Peterpaul.With a career that spanned more than 30 years, Lisa Lampanelli is synonymous with the comedy scene. She's done numerous tours, received Grammy nominations, and appeared on TV shows like 2 Broke Girls, The Simpsons, Inside Amy Schumer, Celebrity Apprentice and more. Despite much acclaim and her lengthy resume, Lisa realized she wasn't happy, so she retired from the comedy scene in 2018. She now dedicates her life to performing and hosting the podcast...
2021-12-131h 18
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulGiveaways & Giving: Schmackary's CookiesHalloween Giveaway #1 is LIVE: Schmackary's cookies!The Art of Kindness podcast presents No Tricks, Only Treats: a Halloween spooktacular with Robert Peterpaul featuring giveaways, ghoulishly good interviews, and more. This week we're giving listeners a chance to win a $30 gift card from famed NYC cookie shop Schmackary's.Enjoy this short & sweet episode, where Robert also discusses a kindness study that is sure to make you feel warm and fuzzy.Click to enter the Giveaway!Follow us:@robpeterpaul...
2021-10-1113 minThe Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulDisney Star Kimberly J Brown (Halloweentown) on the Magic of KindnessDisney's Halloweentown star Kimberly J. Brown kicks off the Art of Kindness podcast's No Tricks, Only Treats - a Halloween spooktacular with Robert Peterpaul featuring giveaways, ghoulishly good interviews, and more. The actress talks all things kindness, growing up in the spotlight, working with the legendary Debbie Reynolds and, of course, shares behind-the-scenes treats from the Halloweentown franchise.While Kimberly J. Brown is perhaps most known for Halloweentown, she is an award-winning powerhouse who’s rocked every medium. By age 9 she had appeared on Broadway in shows like: “Les Miserables” and the Tony-winning revival of “Sh...
2021-10-0444 min
The Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulShort & Sweet: A Bank Robber, A Dentist & KindnessThe Art of Kindness podcast presents "Short & Sweet," a series of mini episodes featuring true stories about random acts of kindness. Tune in to hear actor, writer and host Robert Peterpaul's suspenseful story of being locked down at the dentist which resulted in a wonderful display of kindness.Follow us:@robpeterpaul, @artofkindnesspodMusic:"Awake" by Ricky Valadez"Cool Vibes - Film Noire" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Learn more about your ad...
2021-08-3012 minThe Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulDeanna Giulietti (Social Media Star/ Performer) Wants You To Love YourselfTikTok star and performer Deanna Giulietti joins host Robert Peterpaul in kicking off The Art of Kindness podcast. Best known for shows like Jersey Boys and her OOTD viral video series, Deanna never fails to empower people with her incredible content. She discusses gaining 1.3 million followers by being the ultimate hype person, how TikTok has helped her approach auditions in a healthier way and gives incredible self-love advice that we can all use. Follow her:@DeannaGiuliettiFollow us on IG:@artofkindnesspod @robpeterpaul
2021-07-0547 minThe Art of Kindness: Pop Culture & Positivity with Robert PeterpaulTrailer: The Art of Kindness with Robert PeterpaulIntroducing The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul - a new podcast that aims to converse with and celebrate artists from all areas of the entertainment industry who are using their platform to make the world a better place. Join The AOK as we sprinkle positivity into the world like confetti and get to the bottom of what kindness really means! Coming to your ears July 2021. Instagram: @artofkindesspod, @robpeterpaul Producer: RPP LLC.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok)
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