Richard Skipper Celebrates

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Based on themes in Kassira McKee's amazing book, Let That Go!, she and Richard Skipper dive into these themes together every Sunday at 5pm EST. Kassira assists those, who desire and require to do so, completely let go of negative people, places and things.

Although holding onto people, places and things is a human trait, it doesn’t mean it’s good for us. It keeps us stuck and attracts more negativity into our lives.In LET THAT GO! Kassíra McKee leaves no stone unturned. By presenting examples of her own and others’ personal experiences, she clearly identifies the reasons we hold on and provides you with the powerful keys to blessing, releasing and completely forgiving them.

This week we will be discussing LETTING GO of the anger and frustration of those that are not following Covid protocols. We will take your questions/comments/suggestions. Want to come on the show with your thoughts. Please send an email to [email protected]

Tonight's show continues with LETTING GO of addictions

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Christine Lavin is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer based in New York City. Her latest solo album, her 25th, ON MY WAY TO HOOTERVILLE, includes 10 new songs and one re-worked song, "Ramblin' Waltz," a re-telling of her time in 1975 when she was an entourage driver for the first week of Bob Dylan's iconic "Rolling Thunder Revue" tour. HONORS AND AWARDS: In May 2021 Christine received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from her alma mater, the State University of New York at Brockport. In an odd twist, she has a younger brother also named Chris (born on Columbus Day) who also in May 2021 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from his alma mater, Hobart/William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY.

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The show in which the Arts and Therapy come together to try and make sense of it all! Hosted by Dr. Judi Bloom and Richard Skipper Dr. Judi Bloom is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist specializing in relationships and in navigating through major life transitions. Dr. Bloom and I will be joined by three special guests who are creating art despite Covid. Please keep checking HERE for updates. For this episode Dr. Bloom and Richard are joined by Ami Dayan and Brian Norbert.

Ami Dayan is an award winning Israeli/American playwright, director, and performer. He studied and worked professionally in Europe, Israel and extensively in the United States. He currently serves on the board of the Jaipur Literature Festival in Colorado, and the in CU Boulder; and is founder of The Interview Game Inc., a Boulder based company with a mission of bridging the intergenerational gap, and bringing people ever closer with curated reciprocal interviews.

Brian Norber lives in Los Angeles and has joyously spent most of his life making his living as an actor. He did his first show at 6 years old, got his first professional job in the theatre at 16 and made his living on stage in musicals for the next 42 years. Along with his love for acting he has always nurtured his other dreams and passions such as drawing, painting, writing and a deep desire to try to obliterate prejudice in this world any chance he can. This last year all of those passions came together when he self published his first children’s book A DINOSAUR NAMED HARRY which he wrote and illustrated. A story about a dinosaur who can’t find friends because he’s different and a boy who can’t see anything but Harry’s true heart. Reminding us that different isn’t scary, fear is scary.

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Sandy Duncan was a Disney film lead, a TV commodity pitching crackers and arguably the best Peter Pan Broadway has ever offered. Sandra Kay Duncan, born February 20, 1946, felt like an outsider growing up in her native Texas because of her desires to be an actress. The elder of two girls born to a gas station owner, she trained in dance and appeared in productions of "The King and I" (in which she got her Equity Card) and "The Music Man" as a teen. Sandy made an enchanting Wendy in "Peter Pan" and soon poised herself as a triple threat on stage. Taking her first Broadway curtain call and grabbing a Tony nomination in a bawdy musical version of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", she next won the soubrette role of Maisie in the Jazz-age musical "The Boy Friend". She managed to steal the thunder right from under star Judy Carne (who had just left the cast of TV's "Laugh-In" in order to branch out) and earned her second Tony nomination -- this time as "Best Actress". The toothy strawberry blonde was a sensation and in 1970 Time Magazine named her "the most promising face of tomorrow".  In 1979 Sandy retook Broadway by storm. Instead of the role of Wendy, she played the title tomboy in the musical "Peter Pan" and was nominated for a third time for a Tony Award. Born to play this role, she followed this spectacular success by locking arms with a carefree Tommy Tune in the tuneful Broadway show "My One and Only" replacing Twiggy in 1984. Don Correia was born on August 28, 1951 in San Jose, California, USA. He is known for his work on My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988), Everyone Says I Love You (1996) and The Equalizer (1985). He has been married to Sandy Duncan since July 21, 1980. They have two children.

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Loni Ackerman has been a longtime favorite of Broadway theatergoers. She captivated New York audiences in such coveted roles as Eva in Evita and Grizabella in Cats. Other Broadway credits include leading roles in The Magic Show, So Long, 174th Street, No, No, Nanette, and George M! . She was in the original cast of Starting Here, Starting Now and appeared Off Broadway in Diamonds, The Petrified Prince (both under the direction of Hal Prince), Brownstone and Dames At Sea. She is married to TONY AWARD winning Sound Designer Steve Canyon Kennedy. They have two terrific sons, Jack and George,two beautiful daughters-in law, Mary and Jami, and two (can't stop kissing them) granddaughters, Maggie and Josie!

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An intimate portrait into the wonderful world of charismatic puppeteer Robert Brock and his magical marionette theatre. Marionette Land: a new feature length documentary about a man who lives above his own puppet theatre. Winner of Best Documentary at the 2021 Omaha Film Festival, “Marionette Land” will take you behind the curtain of the Lancaster Marionette Theatre and its eccentric owner Robert Brock, who lives above the tiny theatre with his 85-year-old mother, Mary Lou. Brock has created his own world where he is in total control. He adapts and performs classic family shows like Peter Pan and Wizard of Oz but at the age of sixty-two he decides to bring back his grown-up cabaret show, “Divas and Dames.” The grown-up show features Brock dressing up and performing as Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Carol Channing, and other famous Hollywood stars of the past alongside a few marionettes. The film chronicles Brock’s unique relationship with his mother and the revival of his grown-up show while trying to prepare for the puppet theatre’s big 30th anniversary. But unforeseen circumstances threaten the charismatic puppeteer’s plans. MVD Entertainment will release the documentary on VOD and DVD January 18th. The film was directed and produced by Alexander Monelli of Monelli Films. Marionette Land is now available for pre-order on DVD at Amazon. It will be available for pre-order on iTunes and other digital streaming services starting January 4th. Philadelphia Magazine called it “eccentric and charming.” "A lovely, bittersweet documentary... A little 'Grey Gardens,' a little 'Waiting For Guffman,' but with so much empathy." - Jenna Scherer The 84-minute film premiered at the Philadelphia Film Festival.

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Based on themes in Kassira McKee's amazing book, Let That Go!, she and Richard Skipper dive into these themes together every Sunday at 5pm EST. Kassira assists those, who desire and require to do so, completely let go of negative people, places and things. Although holding onto people, places and things is a human trait, it doesn’t mean it’s good for us. It keeps us stuck and attracts more negativity into our lives.In LET THAT GO! Kassíra McKee leaves no stone unturned. By presenting examples of her own and others’ personal experiences, she clearly identifies the reasons we hold on and provides you with the powerful keys to blessing, releasing and completely forgiving them. This week we will be discussing LETTING GO of the anger and frustration of those that are not following Covid protocols. We will take your questions/comments/suggestions. Want to come on the show with your thoughts. Please send an email to [email protected] This show dealt with addictions

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Harvey Evans was an an actor, singer dancer, and FRIEND who had a knack for landing roles in the original Broadway productions of such classics as West Side Story, Follies, Hello, Dolly! and Gypsy,. He passed away on Christmas Eve. He was at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, said Lawrence Leritz, a friend and Broadway actor, dancer, singer, producer and director who will be joining us in this tribute. “He was dearly loved by the Broadway community. Very kind, embracing, funny and always had a smile on his face. I can never remember not being hugged by this loving man,” Leritz said at the time of his passing. Evans was rarely cast in leading Broadway roles but found a place in timeless shows. He starred opposite Angela Lansbury in Anyone Can Whistle and played Barnaby in Hello, Dolly! opposite Carol Channing, then Betty Grable and then Eve Arden. You can read more about this on my site, CallonDolly.com. “When I look back,” Evans told Playbill in 2007, “I think I’ve had some kind of angel on my shoulder, leading me toward the best shows of Broadway’s golden years. I didn’t pick and choose them — they just came around that way.” Evans, who was born Harvey Hohnecker, grew up in Cincinnati and fell in love with musical theater after seeing a touring production of “Song of Norway.” 

I am joined by Sandy Duncan, Lawrence Leritz, Diane Findlay, Lee Roy Reams, Loni Ackerman, Pamela Meyers, Patti Mariani, and Marcus Galante with a special taped message from James Dybas as we share our favorite memories of one of the nicest men I have ever met in this business. A man worth celebrating!

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Jon Peterson - or Jon J Peterson (when doing SAG work) - is a British actor who has appeared both in independent movies and theatre in the USA and in the UK. Some of his US work includes his portrayal of the Emcee in San Mendes' two revivals of "Cabaret", on Broadway and National Tours in 2000 and again in 2017 and his 2006 off-Broadway portrayal of American musical legend George M Cohan, in "George M Cohan Tonight!", for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award; the filmed version birthing in the fall of 2021. Also of note, his portrayal of the late Anthony Newley in the musical stage bio, "He Wrote Good Songs", for which he was also credited as the writer. A modest 'cult' movie, "Anna Ballerina" in 1988, started his infrequent movie appearances, starring alongside the beautiful yet ultimately tragic German actress, Silvia Seidel. Jon leads a quiet life and while the work is his passion, the networking is not... Film include: GEORGE M. COHAN TONIGHT!, PHENOMEROTICA, ELEOS, LOOKS THAT KILL, LATE NIGHT, THEN, SKETCH, COFFEE AND CABBAGE, A MOMENT, TRACK,THE LOST CITY OF TOMORROW, MY LIFE SUCKS, RICK’S PAWN SHOP, DEATH’S WAITING ROOM, LIKE THE SPIDER, THE COLOR OF WAR, HUMAN AFTER ALL, FACE TO FACE, PENNY SAVER, PROVERBIA, ANNA BALLERINA, MAIL ORDER WIFE, SURVIVING PICASSO. Broadway & Off-Broadway: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET, CABARET, GEORGE M. COHAN TONIGHT, HALF A SIXPENCE. Regional: THE PRODUCERS Argyle Theatre. ANYTHING GOES Westchester Broadway, ANNIE John Engeman NY. PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Theatre Aspen.  London West End: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, A CHORUS LINE. DAMES AT SEA, SHE LOVES ME. “Y”, SOPHISTICATED LADIES, CAVALCADE, WHOOP-DEE-DOO!, DEFINITELY DORIS, CATS, ON YOUR TOES, BLITZ!

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PAMELA  MYERS

Ms. Myers is the first graduate of the Musical Theater Program at the University of Cincinnati,  College Conservatory of Music in 1969. Upon graduation she was cast in COMPANY for which she was nominated for a TONY AWARD. She came full circle with the composer of COMPANY, Stephen Sondheim, back on Broadway in the revival of INTO THE WOODS in 2001 and starring in the regional Premiere of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM at Great Lakes Theatre Festival in 2012. In 2014 she helped create and performed in SONDHEIM ORIGINALS at the Eugene O’Neill Center. She has also starred in regional theaters around the country in such shows as GYPSY, SWEENEY TODD, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, I DO I DO, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and STEEL MAGNOLIAS.  She had the enormous pleasure of appearing in 2019 in RIPCORD at The Ensemble Theatre! In 1975 Ms. Myers had the rare distinction of working with Charles Schulz,  creating the role of Peppermint Patty in the musical SNOOPY.  She appeared with composers, Marvin Hamlisch and Jerry Herman,  with a stellar cast on IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE for PBS in 1988. While living in Los Angeles she had great fun guesting on numerous TV shows, such as HAPPY DAYS, ALICE, STARSKY AND HUTCH, MAJOR DAD and SHA NA NA.  She has guest starred with the BOSTON POPS, the CINCINNATI POPS and the CARNEGIE HALL TRIBUTE TO JUDY GARLAND. Recently she had the joy of directing COMPANY for Xavier University. She loves teaching Musical Theater Performance as well as Cabaret Performance and adores being a grandmother.