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Tonight on our Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Olivia Spreen interviews Jason Hodges, Executive Director of the Anchorage Concert Association.  Jason discusses the world of Performing Arts Presenting - what it is and what's involved - and his own experience as a playwright and director. 

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Beatrice Bell interviews Vinita Sud Belani, CEO, Artistic Director and Founder of EnActe Arts.  EnActe Arts, located in Silicon Valley and Houston, Texas, develops and presents contemporary theater which explores relevant social and political themes rooted in the South Asian experience while providing a platform for the community to experience and grow personally and professionally through the arts.

Episode produced by Val Zvinyatskovsky
Edited by Ben Siegel

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interviews, Kerawin Heaney talks with the Executive Director of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, W. Scott Whisler. Scott shares his thoughts about his career in facilities management and theater, and what that will look like going forward when audiences are allowed to gather once more.



Episode Edited and Produced by Val Zvinyatskovsky

Today on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Nik Nag Chowdhury meets Broadway and film actress Cassie Silva. Cassie performed in  "Matilda the Musical" both on Broadway and in the National Tour, as well as performing in "Rock of Ages." She's had roles in film and television productions including "Hairspray," "Straight Outta Oz," "Dexter" and "Happy Texas." 

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Sophie Davies meets Jomar Tagatac, a Bay Area based actor who has worked throughout California including Shakespeare, musical theatre and commercial work.  He recently appeared as Bob Crachit in ACT's production of "A Christmas Carol"

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Roni Gal Oz meets music director Ande Jacobson. Ande is an engineer, freelance writer and musician, and the founder of A Good Reed Review. Having spent many years as both a reed player and music director for community theater, Ande has had the opportunity to become involved in productions on many levels. That involvement includes much of the behind the scenes stage and prep work in addition to the musical aspects. As a musician, Ande freelances as a player, an arranger, and a music director. Ande’s playing focuses on A/Bb/Eb clarinet, soprano/alto/tenor saxophone, and flute/piccolo/alto flute.