Chicago Artist Circle

Patrick Michael Tierney
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Chicago Theatre Artists, past and present, share their most memorable and career-defining moments. From getting the gig, to opening nights, to onstage mishaps and triumphs, this podcast reminds us why we do what we do.

  1. Bear Bellinger is a damn fool.

    08/31/2024

    Bear Bellinger is a damn fool.

    Actor/Singer/Writer/Activist/Fool, Bear Bellinger, returns to Chicago Artist Circle to discuss his theatrical past and present. From his youth choir days and high school musical stardom to memorable performances and all things Actors Equity, Bear continues to be one of this community's strongest souls, while still remaining a damn fool.

    53 min
  2. Nerding out with Erica Stephan

    07/31/2024

    Nerding out with Erica Stephan

    One of Chicago Theatre's foremost leading ladies, Erica Stephan, discusses her journey from growing up in the burbs of Chicago, nerding out over the theatre scene, to eventually sharing the stage with so many of the very artists she nerded out over. From advocating for the arts in her grammar school in 7th grade to her Jeff Award-winning performance in Porchlight Music Theatre's CABARET, Erica continues to prove why she’s one of the brightest lights in this community.

    52 min
  3. The Alex Grelle Show

    06/26/2024

    The Alex Grelle Show

    Local cinephile and performance art legend, Alex Grelle, shares his journey as Missourian and Chicagoan. From a life-changing production of AH, WILDERNESS in his youth to producing life-changing work of his own, Alex has solidified himself as one of Chicago's most fearless and singular artists.

    53 min
  4. Eric Lewis as THE PHANTOM

    05/29/2024

    Eric Lewis as THE PHANTOM

    Actor/Singer/Dancer/Fool, Eric Lewis, shares tales of tour life, his most memorable projects, and growing up in the church in Chicago. It is here that we begin this Jeff Award winning actor's campaign to play the title role in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

    45 min
  5. Brittney Brown is Opening Doors

    04/30/2024

    Brittney Brown is Opening Doors

    The multifaceted super human, Brittney Brown, shares her journey to Chicago by way of Kentucky, Indiana and Decatur, IL. From grammar school talent shows to landing dream roles and working behind the table, Brittney continues to make her mark in this city- keeping things fresh and exploring every lane.

    55 min
  6. Double Date with Vasily Deris and Sophie Grimm

    03/27/2024

    Double Date with Vasily Deris and Sophie Grimm

    Chicago powerhouses and power couple, Vasily Deris and Sophie Grimm, share tales of jobs won, love found, and dreams realized.

    1 hr
  7. Teressa LaGamba is iconic.

    02/28/2024

    Teressa LaGamba is iconic.

    Actor/singer, Teressa LaGamba, shares her journey from Pittsburgh to Chicago, by way of Columbia College. From being one of three narrators in JOSEPH her freshman year of H.S. to starring as Audrey in Paramount Theatre's LITTLE SHOP- Teressa continues to prove why she is not only one of Chicago's most powerful vocalists, but also one of its most emotionally present and alive performers.

    55 min
  8. The Grand Dames of Chicago Theatre

    01/31/2024

    The Grand Dames of Chicago Theatre

    A very special re-release celebrating the 5th anniversary of Chicago Artist Circle. This premiere episode made its debut on January 24th, 2019. For the first time in podcast form- a gathering with Chicago's finest leading ladies.

    1 hr
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Chicago Theatre Artists, past and present, share their most memorable and career-defining moments. From getting the gig, to opening nights, to onstage mishaps and triumphs, this podcast reminds us why we do what we do.

Information

  • Creator
    Patrick Michael Tierney
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chicago Artist Circle
  • Show Website
    Chicago Artist Circle