On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez

Music! Dance! Theater! It's time to take a seat "On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez". Hear from performers, producers, presenters and creators who enrich our lives in the performing arts. Who’s on stage? Tom Alvarez will introduce you!

Episodes

August 1, 2025 46 mins

On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with LaKesha Lorene, the founder of the Naptown African American Theater Collective (N-A-A-T-C). She speaks with Tom about her journey, her vision for the organization, and the significance of their work in the Indianapolis theater scene. Lakesha shares how N-A-A-T-C evolved from a conversation in 2021 and has quickly become a cultural hub reflecting the community's heritage and div...

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with with David Murray, reminiscing about their first meeting in Indianapolis in 1992 and tracing David's impressive career journey. They discuss David's initial job at a fraternity headquarters, his roles at WFYI, PBS, and his current position at Columbia University. David recounts his formative years in Indianapolis, his active involvement in the arts, and his significant contribu...

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Performers & Educators Heather & Daniel Narducci. In this lively and heartfelt conversation, Heather and Daniel, an acclaimed artistic duo, share their journey through the world of performance arts. The discussion reveals how the couple met and fell in love, their collaborative projects, and their individual achievements in opera and musical theater. They recount memor...

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Matt Soverns, a multifaceted artist and performer. Matt delves into his background, sharing his journey from Pendleton, Indiana, through struggles in school, to discovering his love for music and performing. He discusses his involvement in community theater, his role as a piano bar musician, and his experiences playing at weddings and various venues. Matt emphasizes the importa...

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Educator, Filmmaker, and Artist Gordon "Professor" Strain.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with dedicated performing arts patron and volunteer Jackie Nytes.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with husband and wife Jolene and Michael Moffatt, She's a freelance actor, director and acting coach and he is a technical director and sound and lighting designer.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Former Dance Kaleidoscope performer Mariel Greenlee Lungo who is now Artistic Director of the Indy Dance Council

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Clint Holmes, a concert and cabaret singer, songwriter, and Las Vegas entertainer who truly is a show business legend.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Actor-singer-dancer Jessica Crum Hawkins, a sought after Central Indiana performer.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Mike Raunick, Managing Director of Summer Stock Stage. Previously, Mike was Director of Choirs at North Central High School.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Nicolas King, a Broadway performer and recording artist who has also

starred in cabaret shows, concerts, and on television.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Twin Brothers, Ryan and Rob Koharchik, both designers in the theater world, who are based in Indianapolis.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Actor-Director and Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center founding member Suzanne Fleenor.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Emmy Award-winning Patty Spitler, former TV reporter and anchor, current host and producer of two syndicated television programs, and Indiana Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Screenwriter and film Producer Angelo Pizzo, best known for his now classic movies "Hoosiers" and "Rudy". He is in post production mode for his newest project.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with costume designer Clare Henkel. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Clare has designed for notable directors, actors, and musicians around the country, including Indianapolis, where she has been a costume designer of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Yuletide Celebration, of which this year is her 24th and last.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with renowned concert pianist Sasha Kasman Laude. She's a finalist for the American Pianist Association Awards.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with director, educator, and collaborator Cara Hinh, Associate Artistic Director at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.

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On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Don Steffy, Executive Director of Indianapolis, Ballet. He's here to discuss an upcoming performance of Swan Lake with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

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