AC23 - Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Original Air Date: 9/10/23 - We do not sing because we are happy. We are happy because we sing.~William James. No truer words have ever been spoken, unless you consider the anonymous quote, A happy child is a child that sings. Those sentiments are part of the driving force behind Christian Vigé, founder and director of the Greater Baton Rouge Children's Choir. He sits down with host Pam Bordelon to talk about this exciting new opportunity for area songbirds from first grade and up. There's even a trip to Carnegie Hall on the horizon.

Original Air Date: 9/17/23 - Scott Sullivan-an independent film writer, producer and director as well as founder of the independent film production company Sulliscope Films. He talks with host Pam Bordelon about his recent project with East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore on the independent film–Chances, which delves into ways to address the trauma of gang and gun violence plaguing our community. They also talk about his past film projects and those in the works.

Original Air Date: 8/27/23 - On Aug. 15 Mayor Sharon Weston Broome introduced Dr. Taylor Scott as Baton Rouge’s new Poet Laureate. Find out more about this talented poet and lyricist as she sits down with host Pam Bordelon for this week’s AC23 podcast.

Original Air Date: 8/20/23 - 225 Theatre Collective is staging its most ambitious production to date this month – Shawshank Redemption. Join host Pam Bordelon as she visits with director and founder Stephanie Bartage and actor Rick LeCompte, who brings to life the iconic character Brooksie. The play runs Aug. 25-27 at the LSU School of Music & Dramatic Arts. 

Original Air Date: 8/13/23 - Currently hanging in the Shell Gallery at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center is the annual Members+ Exhibition, showcasing works by member artists, plus a few we just found too irresistible to pass up. This Sunday, host Pam Bordelon talks with curator Lundyn Herring and participating artists Matt Beshears and David Kors for a behind-the-scenes peek leading up to the Aug 17 opening reception. 

Original Air Date: 8/6/23 - Host Pam Bordelon chats with Mark Tullos, the new executive director of the LSU Museum of Art. The Baton Rouge native returned home after a seven-year absence with his wife to lead the university’s flagship museum, and he’s got some big plans. He shares what they are, as well as how he got into the museum field and more.

Original Air Date: 7/30/23 - On June 29, the Baton Rouge Symphony introduced Adam Johnson as its new music director. Tune in this week for his first in-depth interview with host Pam Bordelon and get the scoop on BRSO's new maestro. And, help welcome him to Baton Rouge during a slew of Meet the Maestro events Aug. 5-9

Original Air Date: 7/23/23 - This week, host Pam Bordelon sits down with Leonard Augustus, who's being inducted into the Theatre Baton Rouge Hall of Fame later this month. They talk about how he got started on his journey as an actor and dancer, and why he gives back so generously to his community - like participating in Dancing for Big Buddy since its inception 15 years ago. 

Original Air Date: 7/16/23 - Dancer and choreographer Roxi Victorian is a mother of three and, like all moms, she worries about her children’s safety. She channeled those concerns to create Mama’s Gun: The Choreography of Mothering While Black. She shares the story of her journey with host Pam Bordelon in this week’s edition of AC23.

Original Air Date: 7/9/23 - For 20 years, Family Dinner Improv Comedy Troupe has been making folks laugh. You can often catch them at the Manship, keeping you in stitches as they engage the Hartley-Vey audience in their improvisational antics or poking fun at some of our favorite movies during one of their spoof nights in the main theatre, which they do this Friday night with She’s All That. Host Pam Bordelon chats with cast members Seth Hartley and Vaughn Veillon for this week’s AC23.