As the lead singer-songwriter for The Little Wretches, Robert Andrew Wagner has continued to use music to push the messages he believes in, as seen in the band’s latest album Red Beets & Horseradish. Yet the arts are just one way in which he does that, as displayed in his work as a teacher with at-risk youth in the Philadelphia area.  

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Robert about his process as a songwriter, coming up in the punk rock scene while branching out into different genres, what he hopes to achieve through teaching, and more!  

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Having previously studied psychology at Harvard University, Bracha Goetz did not expect to go on to become a prolific author of children’s books. Yet after 40 illustrated books about a wide variety of topics, she has become one of the most sought-after authors of message-driven books about complex issues for young audiences.  

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Bracha about how she approaches sensitive material in her work, contemporary mental health issues facing children and families, explaining mature issues to young audiences, and more.  

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For the past several years, writer Adina Taubman & director Padraic Lillis have collaborated and toured theatre festivals to awards and acclaim. This spring, they are preparing to make their return for a production at the Chain Theatre of Ms. Taubman’s most personal story yet - The Road Back: One Woman’s Journey From Depression To Recovery.  

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Adina and Padraic about the dynamics of their writer-director collaboration, the personal traumas that their latest production explores, the process of producing and directing a one-person show, and more!  

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Tickets available for The Road Back: One Woman’s Journey From Depression to Recovery - running April 21-May 15th at the Chain Theater, located at 312 W 36th Street, New York, NY - at www.chrysalistheatrecompany.com.  

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Since the debut of her short film He Said What Now?, Brooke Jacoby has been continuously writing and performing in various plays, films & improv shows. In recent years, she has been known best for her work in the increasingly prominent comedy group known as the Salty Nuts Improv Troupe.

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Brooke about her work as a performer and writer, her work with Salty Nuts Improv Troupe, singing in front of Simon Cowell, and more!

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After previously exploring potential paths as a playwright & director, Ryan Borochovitz quickly found that his true passion was for exploring the rich literary & production history of live theatre as a scholar and dramaturge. Through his work as the Co-Artistic Producer of Cup of Hemlock Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, he has reviewed & interviewed various works - both past and present - all across the world.  

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Ryan about the evolution of Cup of Hemlock Theatre, how some plays in history are less frequently revisited than others, the limits and effectiveness of political theatre, and more!  

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Born and raised in Cagayan de Oro City, Angelo Lorenzo finds inspiration as a writer through stories of hope in dark and uncertain times, as seen in his new play The Midnight Catch Up. However, it wasn’t until after pursuing a career in journalism that he became inspired to pursue his ambitions as a writer of fiction, and eventually, a playwright.  

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Angelo about his work as a journalist prior to working full-time as a freelance writer, how he went from writing short stories to writing plays, what inspired him to The Midnight Catch Up - scheduled to be presented at the Talking It Out Virtual Arts Festival this March, and more!  

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After a long career of working in the criminal justice system, Matthew Rowland was inspired to pursue a career as an independent author after COVID-19 first struck. While his book Fireball is set in the 19th century, he says there are also many themes and plot points that still resonate with where we are today in 2022.  

For this week's episode, Anthony spoke with Matthew about the process  behind writing Fireball, the events in his personal & professional life that informed the story of the book, the need for empathy for those whose stories he's heard during his pre-writing career, and more!  

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Learn more about Matt and his work by visiting www.matthewrowland.info and by purchasing Fireball today on Amazon.  

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During her prolific career as a writer, Christine Stoddard’s work as a non-fiction writer has been published in several notable outlets, such as Ms. Magazine and the Huffington Post. Yet while she’s not contributing to such outlets, she has become gradually more well known for her work as an independent artist, with her plays and films having been presented across the world.  

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Christine about the upcoming production of her play Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares, the events that led her to start Quail Bell Press & Productions, balancing work as a freelance writer with her work in theatre, film & fiction, and more!  

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While still studying as a college student in California, Jason Truong has already been making big steps toward his career as a singer and rapper, with his span of influences ranging from Dr. Dre to Michael Jackson. Yet despite his long-time passion for songwriting, he also isn’t shy about his ambitions as an actor, playwright & entrepreneur.

For this week’s episode, Anthony spoke with Jason about his approach to writing lyrics, performing his work at various open-mic nights, his upcoming EP  - including two songs presented on the podcast, and more!

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