A spotlight on the the student matinee experience for American Stage's production of SILENT SKY.  Interviews with students who attended a pre-show workshop, visited our theater to experienced this production, and conversed in a post-show chat back.  Special guest host Lyle Sweppenheiser, our education and outreach apprentice, gives his thoughts on facilitating and designing the student matinee experience.  

Produced by: Sadie Lockhart  

Jeremy Douglass, sound designer and original composer for American Stage's production of SILENT SKY, is revolutionizing the way the we experience underscoring, soundscapes,  and music in the theater.  This exclusive interview gives an in depth look into his work, process, and original compositions for SILENT SKY.   Check out his websites for more content and music at jeremydouglassmusic.com and floridabjorkestra.com.  You can also learn more about his work in the American Theatre Magazine.

A behind the scenes look into American Stage's production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson.  We are joined by director, Kristin Clippard, Sherri Smith-Dodgeson of Miss Science, and Tanja Diederich of Starsplitter Adventures as we discuss the intricate themes of the show and the incredible impact of Henrietta Leavitt's discovers on the world.  

Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation with actor Vi Tran about his experience working on VIETGONE with musical selections and conversations about he and Mackenzie Goodwin Tran's original work, THE BUTCHER'S SON, a Vietnamese American Musical.  

A live recording of our behind the scenes event for VIETGONE by Qui Nguyen at American Stage.  A deeper dive into the artistry, themes, and theatrical elements of our production.  The conversation features select members of the cast, Jeff Kim, Sami Ma*, Vi Tran*, and the director, Brian Balcom. 

Produced: Sadie Lockhart 

Join us for Behind the Scene for SILENT SKY on November 10th 

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association 

How improvisational theatre impacts cognitive, emotional, and social development for individuals and communities. Special guests: Kathleen Taylor, Megan Felder, Jenna Felder, Eric Anderson, and Patrick A. Jackson. 

Produced by: Sadie Lockhart

Spotlight on Artist Laura Spencer

A conversation with Laura Spencer, artist of American Stage's 2019-2020 season artwork as she discusses her process in creating poster art and the key elements that she featured in the series.  

Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

How provocative theatre can transform a community.  An interview with Stephanie Gularte about her play selection process and an in-depth look into the programming of our 2019-2020 season. 

Produced by: Sadie Lockhart 

A conversation surrounding the musical's themes including: identity, inter-generational support, and more ways to be an inclusive community.  Host: Patrick A. Jackson 

Conversation with: Jim Nixon (METRO Marketing Manager & LGBT Liaison); James Keane (METRO Division Director of Development); Ryan Williams-Jent (Tampa Bay Bureau Chief at Watermark); TeMonet - Nicole Levy (Co founder of Out and Loud Florida, Fundraising w /Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Florida TRANS MISSION MEDIA)

Produced by:  Sadie Lockhart

Spotlight on THE GAP AND THE GLUE

A conversation featuring Stephanie Gularte about the next generation of theatre artists. And an interview with the current 18-19 apprentices (Donovan Whitney, Rose Hahn, Kaylie Horowitz, Dylan Renfrow, and Season Wong) as we get a behind-the-scenes look at their original work, THE GAP AND THE GLUE.

Producer & Host: Sadie Lockhart