Why Bother? with John Szablewski

Meet Diane Jones, artist, playwright, and theatrical and cinematic prop creator! Diane works with local theatre companies to provide props and makes all those little things that make a show awesome! John met Diane a few years ago when he interviewed her about her one-act play, "Forget Me Not" which premiered at The Kavinoky Theatre and then went on to compete in international theatre festivals! You won't want to miss this!

Meet Bradley Loliger - Lawyer, actor, television historian. . .Brad and John bonded over their love of "The Late Show" with David Letterman.  Head Writer of "The Late Show," Steven Young, has produced a book and a documentary about the history of Industrial Musicals! Tune in to find out what those are, as the two discuss the film "Bathtubs over Broadway!" You can purchase Young's book here: https://amzn.to/3eG8ZBp

Meet Theresa Quinn! Lawyer by day, musician by night! Besides being a phenomenal piano player, and musician , she's one of the music directors at MusicalFare Theatre! Theresa is also John's piano teacher. . .add miracle worker to that job list! Join the two as they discuss music, piano styles, and the performing arts! You won't want to miss this!

Meet MaryRuth Rera! A chef to the stars! MaryRuth is a personal chef and also runs a successful catering business in WNY! MaryRuth cooked dinner for John once at a party, and he never forgot it! Join us as the pair discuss cooking, ingredients, and eating! You won't want to miss this!

Meet Elyssa Harper! Local mural artist, graphic designer, world traveler, Eternal Flame lighter, and voted most likely to succeed in defacing library books! Elyssa is most notably world renown for her Pizza mural on Hertel Alley...which has been used in publicity without her knowing! John and Elyssa student taught in the same "support group" and completed their degree work in Art Education at SUNY Buffalo State! Follow her on Instagram at @fivefootharp

Meet Lou Rera, a man with a million talents! (We counted!) Lou was one of John's professors in Film School at SUNY Buffalo State. Hear about Lou's new collection of short stories called "Awake: Tales of Terror." Available wherever books are sold! You can purchase your copy on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3cGABWb

Meet Kyle Mecca, local film guru, film director, and one of John Szablewski's best friends! They will talk about their days in Film School together at SUNY Buffalo State, some trips they took for a chance at making it big in Hollywood, and how they both were vital in the discovery of a cure for Stamp Licking Addiction! You can purchase his film, "Dwelling" here: https://amzn.to/2LPv6Zr

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