Are Your Parents Proud Of You?

Matthew Schufreider

Are Your Parents Proud Of You? is a conversation among artists. Interviewees discuss their process, their inspiration, and how their parents felt about their career paths. Conversations with some of the Chicago area’s most highly active artists in the Chicago area range from the humorous to the serious to the informational. 

  1. Rae Gray Needs To Walk In Silence

    May 4

    Rae Gray Needs To Walk In Silence

    Matt chats with actor that can be currently be seen in Writer's Theatre current production of Job; Rae Gray. They talk about silent train rides, devices, baseball, and the process.Job is currently running at Writers Theatre till June 14th. (Episode recorded April 23rd)

    32 min
  2. Mike Goebel Knows Everything Like The Back Of His Hand

    Mar 31

    Mike Goebel Knows Everything Like The Back Of His Hand

    Matt chats with friend and technical director of the Athenauem Center For Thought and Culture; Mike Goebel. The two talk about favorite events at the Athenaeum, reading, friends, and being a class clown.

    48 min
  3. Jeff Perry Will Do Anything

    Mar 2

    Jeff Perry Will Do Anything

    Hello! Matt is back with a limited run of episodes! First up, Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder and actor Jeff Perry! Jeff can be currently be seen in Steppenwolf Theatre's production of The Dance of Death! They talk about the production, growing up in Highland Park, and his parents as teachers. The Dance of Death runs till March 22nd. * Episode recorded February 25th.

    37 min
  4. Roger Is ALL IN On Positivity

    09/16/2024

    Roger Is ALL IN On Positivity

    Matt talks with musician and teacher; Roger Reupert. They talk about working at the Athenaeum, the trumpet, Wicked, and the importance of education.

    51 min
  5. Deana's Home Is With The Corn

    09/06/2024

    Deana's Home Is With The Corn

    Matt chats with actor and playwright; Deana Velandra. They talk about sketch comedy, funny corn, and Deana's work on her play; We Should Kill Him

    44 min

  6. 05/31/2024

    W.M Bullion's Merry Melodies

    Matthew talks with Artistic Director of The Conspirators; W.M Bullion. They talk Vaudeville, UCLA, and embracing the weird. W.M also talks about his Viva La Mort playing until June 9th!

    33 min
  7. It's All About Family With Ayanna

    04/24/2024

    It's All About Family With Ayanna

    Matthew talks with actor Ayanna Bria Bakari. Currently in Purpose at Steppenwolf Theatre, Ayanna talks about being directed by Phyliciaphotot Rashad, growing up in Washington D.C, and her time at Depaul.

    31 min
  8. The Long and Beautiful Road With Mikha'el Amin

    03/25/2024

    The Long and Beautiful Road With Mikha'el Amin

    Matthew talks with actor Mikha'el Amin. They talk about Mikha'el's production of Topdog/Underdog with Invictus Theatre Company, working with other actors, the journey in acting.

    31 min
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Are Your Parents Proud Of You? is a conversation among artists. Interviewees discuss their process, their inspiration, and how their parents felt about their career paths. Conversations with some of the Chicago area’s most highly active artists in the Chicago area range from the humorous to the serious to the informational. 

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  • Creator
    Matthew Schufreider
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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