Artistic Director Gracie Valdez and Aerial Strap Artist Benjamin Courtenay join the conversation in the rehearsal tent for an inside look at Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA: A Waking Dream of Mexico during the Chicago run of the show.

Season 2 Episode 23 | Originally published August 10, 2017

Co-founder and Artistic Director Harmony France joins the conversation to discuss Chicago's new Equity company, Firebrand Theatre, the first musical theatre company committed to employing and empowering women by expanding opportunities on and off the stage. The company's launches their inaugural season this fall with a production of LIZZIE at The Den Theatre.

Season 2 Episode 22 | Originally published August 10, 2017

Comedian Tom Dreesen joins the conversation to talk about 48 years in show business and counting, including 14 years on tour with Frank Sinatra and over 60 appearances on the Tonight Show.

Season 2 Episode 21 | Originally published August 3, 2017

Legendary comedian Tom Dreesen talks about classmates, growing up and his first date.

Comedian Tom Dreesen talks about life lessons from his high school football coach, why he likes playing golf with Joe Pesci and mortality.

Shattered Globe's Producing Artistic Director Sandy Shinner joined the conversation to talk about her career, True West and what's ahead.

Season 1 Episode 8 | Originally published August 24, 2016

As successful social media entrepreneurs, bloggers and cook book authors, Kit Graham and Jocelyn Delk Adams, know a thing or two about "likes" and "followers." Both joined the conversation to discuss their careers in food, travel and beyond.

Season 1 Episode 2 | Originally published July 8, 2016

Sheldon Patinkin helped shape the Chicago comedy and theater scene as a writer, performer and director starting in the 1950s. He joined the conversation in 2013 to discuss his wide-ranging career, the development of The Second City and many of the extraordinary comedians he has worked with over the years.

Originally published September 19, 2013

Long-time Chicago playwright and actor James Sherman sat down for a conversation at the Skokie Theatre to discuss his production The Ben Hecht Show.

Originally published June 29, 2016 | Season 1 Episode 6

Actor Randall Newsome joins the conversation in advance of the opening of Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness! at Goodman Theatre to discuss O'Neill's work, his career and the unique skills he developed as a circus clown that have helped him along the way.

Season 2 Episode 19 | Originally published June 29, 2017