The Art In Yourself

John Lister
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I’ve been a working actor for over thirty years and have met some incredible artists along the way. Artists on both sides of the camera as well as on stage, and behind the scenes. In these conversations, I explore how the lives they live shape the art they create.

  1. Mike Nussbaum: The life and career of the oldest working union actor at 99

    02/19/2023

    Mike Nussbaum: The life and career of the oldest working union actor at 99

    A conversation with Mike Nussbaum. At 99 years old Mike is the oldest working actor in Actors Equity Association. In this conversation Mike discusses his fascinating personal and professional life - from 1920's Chicago, to WWII, to his life as an exterminator, and his extraordinary acting career. As of this writing, Mike can still be seen onstage with his close friend BJ Jones in readings of Pilot's Lounge. A play written especially for Mike by his friend, Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright David Mamet.

    55 min
  2. Rae Gray: Film, Television, and Stage Actor

    12/18/2021

    Rae Gray: Film, Television, and Stage Actor

    A conversation with film, television, and stage actor Rae Gray. Best known for roles in Fear The Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, and the upcoming Amazon series A League Of Their Own

    1h 19m
  3. James Vincent Meredith: Steppenwolf Theater Company Ensemble Member

    12/03/2021

    James Vincent Meredith: Steppenwolf Theater Company Ensemble Member

    A journey through the life and career of Steppenwolf Theater Company ensemble member James Vincent Meredith. James has appeared in nearly twenty productions with Steppenwolf. Along with work at various other Chicago theatres and nationally, he played Mafala in The Book Of Mormon second national touring company, as well as on Broadway. He has been seen in numerous television series and films, including Boss and the most recent season of Fargo. His voice talents have also been heard in many commercials and video games.

    1h 19m
  4. Behind The Scenes Of The Art In Yourself: My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class

    11/19/2021

    Behind The Scenes Of The Art In Yourself: My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class

    Behind the scenes of The Art In Yourself. My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class.

    13 min
  5. Chris D'Arienzo: Writer / Director - Best known for the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and the feature film Barry Munday

    11/05/2021

    Chris D'Arienzo: Writer / Director - Best known for the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and the feature film Barry Munday

    Chris D’Arienzo began his career in Hollywood as a PA (production assistant) at Disney Studios. That job led to more work as a PA and actor on the groundbreaking Ellen DeGeneres sitcom Ellen. A journalism major in college, his true passion was writing. He eventually began selling projects as a screenwriter, but they were not being produced. Until he wrote the book for the hugely successful Broadway musical Rock of Ages. He also adapted the screenplay for and directed the film Barry Munday. In this conversation we cover everything from acting together in a tragic Greek tragedy, to Chris having a front row seat when television history was made.

    1h 26m
  6. Joel Zwick: Television / Film / Theatre Director, Producer, and Author. Best known for directing the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding and over 650 television episodes

    10/22/2021

    Joel Zwick: Television / Film / Theatre Director, Producer, and Author. Best known for directing the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding and over 650 television episodes

    Joel Zwick started with La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York in the 1960s. From there he made his way to California and began directing television. From the 1970s through 2000s he directed  more than 650 television episodes. Including Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Perfect Strangers, Mork and Mindy, Angie, Full House, Family Matters, K.C. Undercover, Shake It Up, along with dozens of others. He is perhaps best known for directing the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the highest grossing romantic comedy ever. As a producer his latest project is the feature film Tango Shalom. He also wrote Directing The Sitcom: Joel Zwick’s Steps For Success with Rosario J. Roveto, Jr. an excellent guide to television directing.

    1h 19m
  7. Ross Lehman: Actor - Broadway, Chicago, and London’s West End

    10/08/2021

    Ross Lehman: Actor - Broadway, Chicago, and London’s West End

    Ross Lehman has had a fascinating journey, from being raised by local celebrity parents in Pennsylvania, to his long career on stage. He has performed in Chicago, London, and on Broadway with Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, and Mario Cantone - to name just a few. I have had the privilege of working with him several times. He is an generous scene partner and a brilliant performer.

    1h 11m
  8. Paul Stroili - Pt. 2: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Graphic Artist

    06/25/2021

    Paul Stroili - Pt. 2: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Graphic Artist

    More with Paul Stroili. Including unverifiable stories of the late Mickey Rooney, Winston Churchill, Peter Boyle, and others.

    27 min
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I’ve been a working actor for over thirty years and have met some incredible artists along the way. Artists on both sides of the camera as well as on stage, and behind the scenes. In these conversations, I explore how the lives they live shape the art they create.

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  • Creator
    John Lister
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The Art In Yourself
  • Show Website
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