Arts Appetizer: "Anastasia"

Arts Appetizer: "Anastasia"

Author: Tennessee Performing Arts Center April 1, 2019 Duration: 49:26

Cast members Tari Kelly and Edward Staudenmayer join TPAC's Kristin Horsley and Daniel Harris from the TPAC Box Office to discuss how they got involved with theatre, the audition process, and what to do when things go wrong on stage.


Ever wondered what happens before the curtain rises or how a complex production comes together? TPAC's Arts Appetizer Podcasts, from the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, offers a series of short, engaging listens designed to pull back the velvet rope. These episodes serve as your personal access pass, moving beyond the final bow to explore the creative processes, technical challenges, and personal stories that define live performance. You'll hear directly from the artists, designers, stagehands, and visionaries who make it all happen, gaining a new appreciation for the craft involved in every show. This podcast is rooted in the belief that understanding the work behind the spectacle deepens the experience of it. Each installment is crafted to be both informative and digestible, perfect for a commute or a moment of curiosity, providing context and connection to the performing arts world. Whether you're a seasoned theatergoer or simply curious about what goes on in the wings, these conversations illuminate the often unseen efforts that bring stories to life on stage. Tune in for an authentic, behind-the-scenes perspective that celebrates not just the final product, but the fascinating journey to get there.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 53

TPAC's Arts Appetizer Podcasts
Podcast Episodes
Arts Appetizer: "Cabaret" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:29
Cast members Richard LaFleur and Anne Marie Snyder of "Cabaret" discuss what it's like to be a quadruple threat as a singer, actor, dancer, and instrumentalist. Plus, country singer JT Hodges discusses his transition to…
Arts Appetizer: "An American in Paris" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:12
Cast and creative members Christopher M. Howard, Ashlee Duprè, and Sean Maurice Kelly join Nashville Ballet's Artistic Director and CEO Paul Vasterling to discuss developing a show, creating dance numbers, and the Nashvi…
Arts Appetizer: "Fun Home" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:27
Cast members Amanda Naughton and Michael Winther join graphic novelist Janet K. Lee and TPAC's Akil Lyle discuss the road life of a standby performer, the graphic novel that inspired the Broadway production, and more.
Arts Appetizer: "Something Rotten" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:43
Nashville native and co-writer of "Something Rotten," Wayne Kirpatrick, joins music director Brian Kennedy to discuss songwriting, producing the show, and more.
Arts Appetizer: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:42
Cara Kilda, animal wrangler for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" and Dr. Julie Lounds Taylor of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center discuss everything from handling rats on tour to the affects of autism on every…
Arts Appetizer: "The Sound of Music" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:25
Cast members Julia Osborne and Melody Betts discuss performing in the iconic musical, and Holly Johnson of Catholic Charities of Tennessee shares Nashville's history as a refugee city.
Arts Appetizer: "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:08
Cast members Megan Loomis and Ruth Pferdehirt talk about the exciting art and choreography of the quick change and playing several characters in one show. Plus, genealogist Cinamon Collins discusses the surprising work o…
Arts Appetizer: "RENT" 20th Anniversary Tour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:09
During the 20th Anniversary Tour of "RENT," TPAC's Kristin Horsley learns the ins and outs of producing the show from the musical's executive producer Stephen Gabriel, and cast member David Merino talks about being inspi…
Arts Appetizer: Studio Tenn's "Evita" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:33
TPAC's Kristin Horsley talks with the creative team behind Studio Tenn's "Evita," the first locally-made production featured on TPAC's annual Broadway season. The one-of-a-kind production starred Broadway's Eden Espinosa…
Arts Appetizer: "If/Then" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:11
Cast members Jacques Smith, Mark De La Cruz, and Janine DiVita join Vanderbilt University professor Jennifer Trueblood to discuss decision making, how the Broadway production has changed, and bringing NYC around the coun…