Youth Theatre Podcast

Tonight on our Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Olivia Spreen interviews Jason Hodges, Executive Director of the Anchorage Concert Association.  Jason discusses the world of Performing Arts Presenting - what it is and what's involved - and his own experience as a playwright and director. 

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Beatrice Bell interviews Vinita Sud Belani, CEO, Artistic Director and Founder of EnActe Arts.  EnActe Arts, located in Silicon Valley and Houston, Texas, develops and presents contemporary theater which explores relevant social and political themes rooted in the South Asian experience while providing a platform for the community to experience and grow personally and professionally through the arts.

Episode produced by Val Zvinyatskovsky

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interviews, Kerawin Heaney talks with the Executive Director of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, W. Scott Whisler. Scott shares his thoughts about his career in facilities management and theater, and what that will look like going forward when audiences are allowed to gather once more.

Episode Edited and Produced by Val Zvinyatskovsky

Today on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Nik Nag Chowdhury meets Broadway and film actress Cassie Silva. Cassie performed in  "Matilda the Musical" both on Broadway and in the National Tour, as well as performing in "Rock of Ages." She's had roles in film and television productions including "Hairspray," "Straight Outta Oz," "Dexter" and "Happy Texas." 

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Sophie Davies meets Jomar Tagatac, a Bay Area based actor who has worked throughout California including Shakespeare, musical theatre and commercial work.  He recently appeared as Bob Crachit in ACT's production of "A Christmas Carol"

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast Interview, Roni Gal Oz meets music director Ande Jacobson. Ande is an engineer, freelance writer and musician, and the founder of A Good Reed Review. Having spent many years as both a reed player and music director for community theater, Ande has had the opportunity to become involved in productions on many levels. That involvement includes much of the behind the scenes stage and prep work in addition to the musical aspects. As a musician, Ande freelances as a player, an arranger, and a music director. Ande’s playing focuses on A/Bb/Eb clarinet, soprano/alto/tenor saxophone, and flute/piccolo/alto flute.

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast interview, Val Zvinyatskovsky  interviews PYT's outgoing Producing Artistic Director Loryn Hatten about her work before PYT, at PYT and after PYT.  Loryn is moving on to a new position in education in Sonoma. 

Tonight on Youth Theatre Podcast interview, Sagnik Nag Chowdhury  interviews Khalia Davis. As an actor, Khalia has performed with companies including Bay Area Children’s Theatre, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Berkeley Playhouse and California Shakespeare Theatre. Now based in New York, she is also a teaching artist for Atlantic Theater Company, Disney Theatrical Group, and New York City Children’s Theater. She also taught for PYT!  Khalia recently adapted and directed the online production of “A Kid’s Play About Racism,” A groundbreaking online performance for families that explains what racism is, how to know it when you see and experience it, and ideas for what you can do about it, which performs August 1 & 2, and can be streamed for free on Broadway on Demand..

Peninsula Youth Theatre presents the conclusion of an EPIC RADIO ADVENTURE!

SAILING INTO ICY STARS

Join orphaned twins Daleea and Ernst as they flee their drab and depressing prospects on the planet Mundanea, with the help of a rogues gallery of space misfits. Will they find the planet Frostopia? If they do, will they find their long lost father? Sailing Into Icy Stars was written by students in PYT's Play writing Master Class, and features the vocal talents of many of our illustrious alumni!

Episode 8: Finale in Frostopia By Talia Lawit

Our heroes finally make it to Frostopia, and prepare to face the dreaded dragon Glenn, in hopes of finding their long lost father. 

Episode 8: Finale in Frostopia by Talia Lawit

Tonight on Youth Theatre Interview, Elowyn Ingler interviews lighting designer Travis McHale. Travis is a professional lighting and set designer. His designs have been seen on the stages of major regional theatres, Off-Broadway, on tour internationally, at Carnegie Hall,  television nationwide, and around the world for Splendor Seven Seas Cruise Lines.  He has been an associate designer on a wide range of projects including Broadway shows and national tours.  Travis also designs for IMCD Lighting which creates the lighting for over 120 fashion shows annually during New York Fashion Week.