Curtain Call Conversations: A Van Wezel Podcast
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall presents a broad spectrum of the world's finest performers representing the diverse tastes of Southwest Florida residents and visitors. Curtain Call Conversations takes listeners behind the scenes of the iconic purple building on Sarasota Bay giving audiences insights into upcoming shows, secrets of the trade, and news on the entertainment industry. Episodes include rotating hosts of staff members, performers, and more. Tune in every other Wednesday!
Episodes
In this episode, General Manager Kyle Turoff and Director of Education Justin Gomlak discuss some of the exciting shows coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall this season. Shows like Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Dave Koz and Friends 2025 Christmas Tour, an all-new Neil Berg show, and so much more! Plus, Kyle and Justin play a game of "This or That" reliving their theater days. Learn mo...
Do you love Celsius, ice cream, and chicken nuggets? Have you ever wondered how a show gets loaded in to a venue? Do you generally like listening to random banter? If so, this is the episode for you!
Griffyn and Nate use this episode to share what a day behind the scene in the theatre is like for them...with a few random topics thrown in. These two are sure to make you laugh, while also providing a little bit of insight into what t...
In this episode, Muffy is back to speak with Clover and Dani, two students who went through the Van Wezel Education & Community Engagement Department's Technical Theatre Camp earlier this summer. Learn all about the activities and stay tuned for more information on next year's camp.
For more offerings from the Education & Community Engagement Department, visit https://www.vanwezel.org/education-community
We're celebrating Christmas in July at the Van Wezel with new shows going on sale July 18. Join Muffy and Thom as they discuss the 2025 holiday line up.
- Segment 1: Holiday shows going on sale
- Segment 2: Interview with Mel Marvin, the music composer for Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,
- Segment 3: Guess the show
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...In the inaugural episode, Justin Gomlak (Director of Education & Community Engagement) and Muffy Lavens (Public Relations Director) sit down to talk about Broadway, specifically how to get the best seats and discounts through a Broadway Subscription. They also discuss the controversy of the proposed casino coming to Times Square, and they end the episode with a little reflection on last season.
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A sneak peek at the podcast coming out of Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Episodes will air every two weeks on Wednesdays.
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