The CollabCast

On the latest episode of the CollabCast, Jean-Remy Monnay and his cast of "The Mountaintop" discuss their upcoming production presented by Confetti Stage, Inc., which depicts Martin Luther King Jr. in his hotel room after he has just delivered his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” sermon in support of the striking Memphis sanitation workers. While alone in his room, struggling to find the words for his next speech, a hotel maid delivering room service brings him inspiration, challenging ideas and a vision for the future. The work runs Feb. 28-March 1 at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio.

Chelsea Heilmann is transforming the downtown Schenectady cafe formerly known as Happy Cappuccino into a sustainable, locally focused hub featuring a full scale vegan menu. Get the scoop on Jay Street's Square One Cafe.

The always charming Aaron Moore joins the podcast to talk about new works in the area--including his very own first play "When the Sun Rises and the Walls Come Down"--as well as the importance of continuing works by, and consisting of, black writers, actors and stories, outside of Black History Month and the impact of Toni Morrison's first play in Albany.

The director, actor, writer and theater columnist Patrick White joins us to discuss the new play "Ben Butler," which runs through Feb. 8 at Curtain Call Theatre in Albany.

Jean-Remy Monnay talks about his career in the theatre industry, acting with an accent, promoting actors of color and so much more. Plus, he fills listeners in on the Black Theatre Troupe productions you don't want to miss in 2020.

Micah Khan returns to the pod with some hot takes on the films dominating cultural conversation at the moment. He points out local highlights in events and projects and puts in some pretty good plugs. Bye 2019!

Director Joe Gietl and actor Mu-Shaka Benson of "A Void" discuss the dramatic short film--which is currently in post-production and made three out of four initial viewers cry. Plus, they share some of their favorite parts of the filmmaking process and discuss some of the most inspirational scenes and projects that have impacted their careers.

Albany Center Gallery joins us to discuss the Art Deco Gala as well as Ignite Volunteer Festival and Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts.

The R&B, hip hop extraordinaire Jorim Motley (Pink Nois) talks about his upcoming projects, his favorite 518 artists who inspire and collaborate with and the opportunities he has found through music.