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Welcome to The Chicago Theater-Makers Podcast; The show where we go behind the curtain with the actors, playwrights, directors, choreographer, designers, creatives and producers shaping Chicago’s one-of-a-kind theater scene.Every episode we sit down with the folks who make…
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A Red Orchid Theatre with Artistic Director Kirsten Fitzgerald! (opens the original)
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Today’s guest is a proud member of the Artistic Ensemble at A Red Orchid Theatre and has served as their Artistic Director since 2008. As an actor she has originated roles in the world premieres of The Cave, Grey House, Traitor, Pilgrim’s Progress and Weapon of Mass Impact (A Red Orchid); at the Goodman in Swing State and I hate It Here ; at Victory Gardens in Lettie and Appropriate ; AND at Steppenwolf in Mary Page Marlow and The Qualms . Among some her additional acting favorites, she includes
TimeLine Theatre Company with guest, Artistic Director, PJ Powers! (opens the original)
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From its humble beginnings at the Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ where they remained until this year’s grand opening of their new home at 5035 N. Broadway, TimeLine Theatre’s focus has remained unchanged: To present stories inspired by history that connect with today’s social and political issues. Today's guest is one of the co-founders and current Artistic Director of TimeLine. Since becoming Artistic Director in 1999, he has overseen the production of more than 80 plays, including 1
Metropolis PAC, with guests Johanna McKenzie Miller and Tiffany Gates! (opens the original)
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Today's guests are the dynamic duo leadership team at Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights. Artistic Director, Johanna McKenzie Miller joined metropolis in 2025 to lead the artistic programming, as well as to define and propel the Metropolis School of the Performing Arts. She stepped into this role with a clear, artistic mission, focusing on expanding storytelling, championing new voices and reimagining classics through a fresh lens. She brings years of experience as a well-kno
Therapist Zero with guest Brian Leonard! (opens the original)
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Today’s guest is a writer and performer known for his intelligent, darkly funny style. His diverse career includes over a decade of national stand-up touring and writing for A-list talent such as Jason Sudeikus, Mindy Kaling, and Ellen Degeneres. He has also written for BBC Radio’s The Treatment , and worked as a story consultant for Pixar Animation. His one man show Therapist Zero chronicles his journey as a parent navigating the challenges of advocating for his daughter within the mental healt
National Wellness Month Finale Pt. 2: Mental Wellness with guest, Lili Torre! (opens the original)
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Thanks for tuning in to part 2 of our National Wellness Month finale as we continue our conversation on mental wellness. Our guest in part 2 is former musical theater performer and director in New York City, who is now a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Kansas City, KS. She utilizes her past skills of exploring emotions, making creative connections and listening with openness and curiosity to help people get out of their heads and tap into their emotions, encouraging them to examine thei
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