TPAC's Arts Appetizer Podcasts Tennessee Performing Arts Center

John Schiappa, Sharaé Moultrie, and Ben Biggers from the touring cast of "Girl From The North Country" join TPAC's Kristin Horsley to discuss their experiences on Broadway and on tour.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Micah-Shane Brewer, Nashville Repertory Theatre artistic director. In this episode, we explore the unique vision behind their original production of "A Christmas Carol." Discover the inspiration, creative decisions, and the magic of bringing this classic story to life in a new light. Micah-Shane discusses the challenges and triumphs of this project, the original music he composed for the piece, and gives a sneak peek into future productions. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes journey of reimagining a timeless classic, playing at TPAC's Polk Theater from December 1-17, 2023.

Join us for a lively and touching episode of the InsideOut podcast, featuring the cast and creators of the Broadway show "Mrs. Doubtfire." We delve into conversation with original cast members and the musical's co-composer, Nashville's own Wayne Kirkpatrick, to explore the rollercoaster journey of this heartwarming production. Revel in stories and laughter with Rob McClure, the mastermind behind the title role Mrs. Doubtfire, and gain insights from Aaron Kaburick and David Hibbard. From the show's thrilling Broadway debut to its sudden hiatus due to COVID-19, and its current, rapturous reception on tour. Don't miss the chance to listen to this captivating panel discussion, distilled from a pre-show Arts Appetizer event on November 8, 2023.

An inside look at one of TPAC's most successful educational programs, Season for Young People, this podcast uncovers more than 40 years of presenting live professional theatre, exclusively to school children. We hear from Tennessee teachers, a graduating high school senior, professional touring artists, and members of TPAC's education department to discuss the benefits and impact that the Season For Young People has had on classrooms to build confidence, encourage self-expression, and nurture an appreciation for the arts across the entire state and beyond.

Learn about life on the road with the Broadway National Tour of SIX featuring Zan Berube, Amina Faye, and Cecelia Snow from the Boleyn company and hosted by Nashville's Tosha Marie. Tosha is the dance studio owner of TMProductions, who hosted the 2023 open call auditions in Nashville. The cast members give an in-depth look at what touring is like, the extensive work that goes into being an alternate, and the joys of being a part of this empowering all-female cast!

Cast members from Les Misérables: Devin Archer, Gregory Lee Rodriguez, and Jenna Burns join TPAC’s Community Engagement team to discuss performing in the show in 2022.  Find out what it's like to perform in a show in it's 40th year of production, while getting a behind the scenes look at how these performers get in the zone 8-times a week. Jenna Burns, a Belmont graduate, discusses what it's like to be back performing on a Nashville stage. 
The TPAC InsideOut Podcast is produced by Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Singh with editing and mixing by Tim Horsley.