Johanna’s Artbeat

Johanna’s Artbeat

By Johanna GrieséArtsPerforming Arts
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Johanna’s Artbeat episodes

  • Chester Gregory (C.H.E.S.S.) and Retrograde

    This episode I spoke with amazing talent Chester Gregory, theatre star and recording artist who goes by C.H.E.S.S. for his albums.  I spoke to him about his current new music, part of the album Retrograde, and his work and career onstage.  This episode is dedicated to Chester's late friend, Asa Buchanon.  Special thanks to the NYPL, Aira Canlas, and Claire Wojciechowski.  For more on Chester and his tour dates, please visit chestergregory.com.  

    48 min
  • Is This a Room on Broadway with Tina Satter

    Johanna's Artbeat returns with an episode about the phenomenal Broadway play "Is This a Room" conceived and directed by Tina Satter, playing at the Lyceum Theatre here in NYC through November 27th.  I talk to Tina about her career and the forming of her ensemble, Half Straddle, and about the play itself.  "Is This a Room" is word for word acting out of the transcripts of the FBIs interrogation of former Air Force Intelligence Specialist Reality Winner.  For tickets visit Isthisaroombroadway.com or Today tix.  This episode is dedicated to Disnie Sebastien, fellow actor and dear friend who celebrates her birthday this weekend. 

    43 min
  • Temptation with Michael W Rider
    This episode is my first ever review of an album, with the singer songwriter themselves as my guest! Michael W Rider is a phenomenal singer songwriter based here in NYC. This episode is dedicated to my dear friend Kath.
    1 hr 29 min
  • The Conjuring 3 with Eugenie Bondurant and Paul Wilson
    This episode is about the third Conjuring film, and 8th in the universe, “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.” Now on HBOMax at no extra cost to subscribers and in theaters. Eugenie is my first repeat guest and plays the Occultist, and Paul plays David Glatzel. My first 2 guest interview! Credit to Paul Wilson for editing the interview portion. This episode is dedicated to my brother, Matthew Griesé. Love you lil bro!
    1 hr 17 min
  • This American Wife with director Rory Pelsue
    This episode I discuss the brand new theatrical experience that is This American Wife currently running, from the Fake Friends troupe, Rory, Jeremy O’Harris and Fourth Wall Theatrical Productions. Tickets can be purchased at thisamericanwife.live. Rory their director chats with me about the show. Note, This American Wife deals with mature themes but this episode itself is safe for all ages. Episode is dedicated to Julie.
    1 hr 14 min
  • Small Engine Repair with Ryan Perez
    This episode is about the play “Small Engine Repair” by Jon Pollonos and which Ryan Perez starred in at a production here in NYC. Ryan hosts the podcast “An Actor Despairs” and we discuss the play, his acting work and the podcast. This episode is dedicated to those in healthcare including my friend Karen Fossile.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Dear Evan Hansen with Jessica Phillips
    I speak with the amazing Broadway superstar Jessica Phillips about her epic journey playing the role of Heidi in Dear Evan Hansen, and her amazing career. She’s also starred in Leap of Faith and Law and Order SVU. This episode is dedicated to all moms, especially my own, Virginia Griesé.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Othello with Chukwudi Iwuji
    I discuss the Shakespearean classic Othello and the performance I saw at the Delacorte in NYC with Chukwudi Iwuji as the lead. We discuss that and his amazing career, both onstage and onscreen. Episode dedicated to the memory of my late cousin, David Eustice.
    1 hr 27 min
  • The Plot Against America with Anna Kuchma
    This episode is about the David Simon produced HBO miniseries “The Plot Against America,” with special guest Anna Kuchma. Anna and I discuss our experiences on the set of the series. This episode is dedicated to the late Valerie Demski.
    1 hr 59 min
  • Judas and the Black Messiah with JP Felder
    This episode I discuss the powerful film Judas and the Black Messiah, out now on hbo Max and in theaters where safe. It’s based on the life and legacy of Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, Fred Hampton. Special guest Jean Pierre Felder, actor and activist. Episode is dedicated to Akua Njeri and Fred Hampton JR.
    1 hr 18 min

About Johanna’s Artbeat

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A podcast where I discuss the arts, review shows, books and films. Coming from a working actor in Brooklyn.