Theatre People

Sarah Velasco
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A weekly podcast that dives into the beating heart of Atlanta theatre through the artists who help build it.

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    Theatre People: Denise Arribas

    This week on Theatre People, we are proud to welcome beloved Atlanta theatre, film, and television actor Denise Arribas. Denise has had a long and accomplished career in the Atlanta theatre community, most recently starring in Aurora Theatre's 2026 production of In the Heights. Denise is also one of the founding performers of Unexpected Encores, an immersive performance that serves people with dementia and their caregivers.    Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

  2. Sep 1 ·  Video

    Theatre People: Freddie Ashley

    This week on Theatre People we are proud to sit down with Actor's Express' artistic director Freddie Ashley! Freddie is an award-winning director and actor with an long and esteemed career in the Atlanta theatre community. Since stepping into the role of artistic director of Actor's Express in 2007 Freddie has directed over 50 productions, and has earned three Suzi Bass awards for best director, and earned the Suzi Bass award for best actor in a play for his performance as Charlie in The Whale.    Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

  3. Aug 25 ·  Video

    Theatre People: Cara Mantella

    This week on Theatre People we are proud to welcome award-winning Atlanta theatre veteran Cara Mantella. Cara has appeared in countless Atlanta theatre productions including Alliance Theatre's Doubt, A Parable, Stagedoor Theatre's Cry it Out, Actor's Express' Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train and most recently Theatrical Outfit's The Price. Cara also has a long and accomplished film and television career with some notable credits including I, Tonya and NBC's Grosse Pointe Garden Society. Cara Mantella is currently starring in Horizon Theatre's world premiere production of Holy Chicken Sandwich by Kira Rockwell running now through September 19, 2026.   Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

  4. Aug 18 ·  Video

    Theatre People: Terrence Smith

    This week on Theatre People we are proud to welcome Atlanta theatre, film and television actor Terrence Smith! Terrence has appeared in a number of critically-acclaimed theatre productions including Horizon Theatre's Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Actor's Express' Cabaret and Theatrical Outfit's world premiere production of Young John Lewis. Terrence Smith also appeared in the 2023 film production of The Color Purple alongside Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo and Fantasia Barrino.    Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

  5. Aug 11 ·  Video

    Theatre People: Amber Bradshaw

    This week on Theatre People we are proud to welcome the Managing Artistic Director of Working Title Playwrights, Amber Bradshaw! Amber is an Atlanta theatre practitioner with an extensive background in dramaturgy. Their passion for new play development has supported- and continues to support- countless Atlanta playwrights through their leadership at Working Title Playwrights. Amber also hosts their own podcast titled, TABLEWORK: How New Plays Get Made.    Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

  6. Aug 4 ·  Video

    Theatre People: Andrew Benator

    This week on Theatre People we are proud to welcome one of Atlanta's most celebrated actors, Andrew Benator. Andrew has performed in countless Atlanta theatre productions, as well as nationwide including several Off-Broadway appearances. Among his most notable Atlanta credits are Theatrical Outfit's The Lehman Trilogy, Alliance Theatre's August: Osage County, Actor's Express' Seminar and Theatrical Outfit's Remember: The Lessons of Jan Karski, for which he received the Suzi Bass Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role.   Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

  7. Jul 28 ·  Video

    Theatre People: L. Nyrobi Moss

    This week on Theatre People we are proud to sit down with multi-award-winning costume designer, Dr. L. Nyrobi Moss. L. Nyrobi Moss has costume designed countless productions in Atlanta including Horizon Theatre's Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Actor's Express' Doubt: A Parable and Aurora Theatre's The Color Purple. In addition to her work in Atlanta, L. Nyrobi Moss has designed theatre productions all across the country including shows in NYC, Dallas, Washington D.C., Orlando and internationally in Holland, West Africa, South Africa and Dubai.   Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

  8. Jul 21 ·  Video

    Theatre People: Tom Key

    This week on Theatre People, we are proud to welcome actor, director, playwright, and producer Tom Key. Tom is a highly celebrated actor, having performed in over 100 productions throughout his career in Birmingham, New York, Atlanta and beyond. Tom wrote and starred in the off-Broadway musical, Cotton Patch Gospel, which had subsequent productions throughout the United States. Tom Key also served as the Artistic Director of Theatrical Outfit for 25 years (1995-2020).   Music is 'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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A weekly podcast that dives into the beating heart of Atlanta theatre through the artists who help build it.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Velasco
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Theatre People

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