The Voracious Student

Denis Lambert
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Broadway actor and aspiring renaissance man Denis Lambert is voraciously studying life, the arts and what it means to be a student and a teacher. Join Denis as he learns from a wide range of guests from the theatre and beyond.

  1. Celebratory Re-Release: Remembering Joseph Siravo: A Tribute

    03/11/2025

    Celebratory Re-Release: Remembering Joseph Siravo: A Tribute

    Joseph Siravo was born on March 11 and on the day of his birth, we celebrate his life with a re-release of our tribute to him. Thirty people from Joe’s life joined forces for this special episode, originally recorded in 2021. They share their memories of Joe, talk about the influence he had on their lives and, collectively, they tell his story.  A magnificent actor best known for his work in The Sopranos, Carlito's Way and American Crime Story: The People vs. O. J. Simpson, Joe was also a gifted teacher, proud father and incredible friend. This episode was a highlight of The Voracious Student podcast and we are proud to re-release it on Joe's birthday in celebration of his extraordinary life. With Special Guests: Julia Barrett-Mitchell Ray Brahmi Karl Bury Paul Calderón Gregory Connors Bryan Fenkart John Gardiner Kelvin Garvanne Maury Ginsberg Jonathan Hadley Jessica Blair Herman Buck Hujabre Daniel Jenkins Terry Knickerbocker Aaron Lazar Bruce MacVittie Elizabeth Masucci Brian Patrick Murphy Kelli O'Hara Allegra Okarmus Cambra Overend Heather Parcells Garry Pastore Rachel Pickup Michael Raynor Laila Robins J.T. Rogers Fay Simpson John Douglas Thompson  Barbara Walsh

    1h 33m
  2. Kwamé Ryan - Playing the Orchestra

    10/21/2021

    Kwamé Ryan - Playing the Orchestra

    Conductor Kwamé Ryan is the final guest for Season 2 of the podcast. Mr. Ryan's international career includes holding the position of General Musical Director of Freiburg Opera, Musical and Artistic Director of the National Orchestra of Bordeaux and Musical Director of the National Youth Orchestra of France. As a guest conductor, he has worked with the Paris Opera, Belgian National Opera, English National Opera and many more. In 2011, he was inducted as an officer in the Order of Arts and Letters, one of France's highest honors. Kwamé and Denis discuss education, language, interpretation, serving the composer and the personal nature of his most recent project, The Time of Our Singing. His musical journey is a unique and inspiring one. We'll be back in 2022 with Season 3! Kwamé Ryan: Website: www.kwameryan.com Podcast: 8 Minute Idea Denis: Website: www.denislambertonline.com Instagram: @denis_e_lambert Podcast: Website: www.thevoraciousstudent.com Instagram: @thevoraciousstudent Facebook: /thevoraciousstudent

    49 min
  3. Kimberly Vaughn - Releasing Perfectionism

    10/07/2021

    Kimberly Vaughn - Releasing Perfectionism

    Kimberly Vaughn is a performance coach, teacher, actress, producer, director and dramaturg. One of the things she focuses on at the Kimberly Vaughn Performance Studio is releasing her students’ need to be perfect and "get it right the first time” so that they can be improvisational beings and bring their own unique humanity to the stories they tell. This episode is centered on that idea. Kimberly and Denis also discuss the challenges of the audition waiting room, why she tells her students "your voice is not for sale" and why she finds her job so endlessly rewarding. Kimberly Vaughn Website: www.kimberlyvaughnperformancestudio.com Denis: Website: www.denislambertonline.com Instagram: @denis_e_lambert Podcast: Website: www.thevoraciousstudent.com Instagram: @thevoraciousstudent Photo: Jeffrey Hornstein

    55 min
  4. Will Burrard-Lucas - On Wildlife Photography

    09/09/2021

    Will Burrard-Lucas - On Wildlife Photography

    Will Burrard-Lucas is a prolific British wildlife photographer. He is known for developing innovative devices such as the BeetleCam and camera traps. Some of his projects include The Black Leopard, Land of Giants, Ethiopian Wolf and Year in Zambia. Will discusses safety, conservation, commitment, his relationship to Africa, the different purposes of photography and how he found his passion. Denis' conversation with Will inspires him to think about depth of experience versus breadth of experience. Will Burrard-Lucas: Website: www.willbl.com Instagram: @willbl Denis: Website: www.denislambertonline.com Instagram: @denis_e_lambert Podcast: Website: www.thevoraciousstudent.com Instagram: @thevoraciousstudent Facebook: /thevoraciousstudent Photo: Will Burrard-Lucas

    38 min
  5. Darian Sanders - Speaking Life Into

    08/19/2021

    Darian Sanders - Speaking Life Into

    Darian Sanders is about to step into the role of Simba in the National Tour of The Lion King, make his New York debut in  Songs for a New World at New City Music Theatre on August 26 and he starts work next week on recording his first album. Denis sits down with his friend to discuss his inspiring and unconventional path to being a busy professional performer. Darian started late in life and never expected to be on a musical stage. Darian talks about how having a strong purpose in life guides him and teaches Denis the phrase "speaking life into" and its origin. Darian Sanders: Website: www.dariansanders.com Instagram: @_dariansanders_ Twitter: @_DarianSanders_ New City Music Theatre: Website: www.newcitymusictheatre.org Denis: Instagram: @denis_e_lambert Website: www.denislambertonline.com Podcast: Website: www.thevoraciousstudent.com Instagram: @thevoraciousstudent Facebook: /thevoraciousstudent

    44 min
  6. Remembering Joseph Siravo - A Special Tribute

    08/05/2021

    Remembering Joseph Siravo - A Special Tribute

    Joseph Siravo was a magnificent actor who passed on earlier this year. Best known for his work in The Sopranos, Carlito's Way, American Crime Story: The People vs. O. J. Simpson and the original Broadway productions of Oslo and The Light in the Piazza, Joe was also a profoundly gifted teacher and an extraordinary human being. Thirty people from Joe’s life contributed to this special tribute episode. They share their memories of Joe, talk about the influence he had on their lives and, collectively, they tell his story. With: Julia Barrett-Mitchell (Gabriel’s Inferno) Ray Brahmi (365 Days/365 Plays) Karl Bury (The Karl Bury Studio) Paul Calderón (Pulp Fiction) Gregory Connors (Coriolanus) Bryan Fenkart (Waitress) John Gardiner (A Bronx Tale) Kelvin Garvanne (Emmy winner) Maury Ginsberg (Jessica Jones) Jonathan Hadley (Jersey Boys) Jessica Blair Herman (American Crime Story: The People vs. O. J. Simpson) Buck Hujabre (Jersey Boys) Daniel Jenkins (Tony nominee, Big River) Terry Knickerbocker (Terry Knickerbocker Studio) Aaron Lazar (Drama Desk nominee, A Little Night Music) Bruce MacVittie (When They See Us) Elizabeth Masucci (Shame) Brian Patrick Murphy (The Engagement Party) Kelli O'Hara (Tony winner, The King and I) Allegra Okarmus (Joseph Siravo’s daughter) Cambra Overend (Oslo) Heather Parcells (A Chorus Line) Garry Pastore (The Sopranos) Rachel Pickup (The Merchant of Venice) Michael Raynor (ER) Laila Robins (The Blacklist) J.T. Rogers (Tony winner, Oslo) Fay Simpson (Founder, The Lucid Body) John Douglas Thompson (Tony nominee, Mare of Easttown) Barbara Walsh (Tony nominee, Falsettos)

    1h 33m
  7. Martine Kei Green-Rogers - On Dramaturgy

    07/22/2021

    Martine Kei Green-Rogers - On Dramaturgy

    Martine Kei Green-Rogers is a freelance dramaturg, theatre educator and author. Her credits include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Goodman Theatre, Kennedy Center and Court Theatre. She is the Past President of the Literary Managers and Dramturgs of the Americas and is currently the Interim Dean of the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Martine obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Theatre and Drama at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Denis chats with Martine all about dramaturgy, including her work on Shakespeare, August Wilson and new plays. Tune in to hear why Martine believes dramaturgical skills are life skills and why she tells her students it is irrelevant if they "like" a play. Martine Kei Green-Rogers: Website: www.martinekeigreenrogers.com Twitter: @martinekei Instagram: @martinekei Playwrights' Center: Website: www.pwcenter.org Denis: Website: denislambertonline.com Instagram: @denis_e_lambert Podcast: Website: thevoraciousstudent.com Instagram: @thevoraciousstudent Facebook: /thevoraciousstudent

    49 min
  8. Stephanie Pope - Fosse and Longevity

    07/08/2021

    Stephanie Pope - Fosse and Longevity

    Stephanie Pope's career as a performer is over 35 years long and includes over 10 Broadway shows. Stephanie worked directly with Bob Fosse on Sweet Charity and Big Deal, in addition to performing his material in many shows after his passing. She now teaches Fosse rep for The Verdon Fosse Legacy as one of their legacy teachers. Stephanie talks about the significance of Fosse's work in her life and why it's important to her to protect its integrity as she passes it on to the next generation. She also discusses longevity in show business through her journey with yoga, her willingness to move from ensemble to principal roles and back, taking a break from performing when she needed it and her current focus on producing. Stephanie Pope: Website: www.stephaniepope.com The Verdon Fosse Legacy: www.verdonfosse.com Theater Resources Unlimited/"No One Cries for the Blacksmith" wwww.truonline.com Denis: Website: denislambertonline.com Instagram: @denis_e_lambert Podcast: Website: thevoraciousstudent.com Instagram: @thevoraciousstudent Facebook: /thevoraciousstudent

    42 min
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Broadway actor and aspiring renaissance man Denis Lambert is voraciously studying life, the arts and what it means to be a student and a teacher. Join Denis as he learns from a wide range of guests from the theatre and beyond.

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  • Creator
    Denis Lambert
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Voracious Student
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