The Art In Yourself
I’ve been a working actor for over thirty years and have met some incredible artists along the way. Artists on both sides of the camera as well as on stage, and behind the scenes. In these conversations, I explore how the lives they live shape the art they create.
Episodes
A conversation with Mike Nussbaum. At 99 years old Mike is the oldest working actor in Actors Equity Association. In this conversation Mike discusses his fascinating personal and professional life - from 1920's Chicago, to WWII, to his life as an exterminator, and his extraordinary acting career. As of this writing, Mike can still be seen onstage with his close friend BJ Jones in readings of Pilot's Lounge. A play written...
A conversation with film, television, and stage actor Rae Gray. Best known for roles in Fear The Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, and the upcoming Amazon series A League Of Their Own
A journey through the life and career of Steppenwolf Theater Company ensemble member James Vincent Meredith. James has appeared in nearly twenty productions with Steppenwolf. Along with work at various other Chicago theatres and nationally, he played Mafala in The Book Of Mormon second national touring company, as well as on Broadway. He has been seen in numerous television series and films, including Boss and the most recent seaso...
Behind the scenes of The Art In Yourself. My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class.
Chris D’Arienzo began his career in Hollywood as a PA (production assistant) at Disney Studios. That job led to more work as a PA and actor on the groundbreaking Ellen DeGeneres sitcom Ellen. A journalism major in college, his true passion was writing. He eventually began selling projects as a screenwriter, but they were not being produced. Until he wrote the book for the hugely successful Broadway musical Rock of Ages. He also ada...
Joel Zwick started with La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York in the 1960s. From there he made his way to California and began directing television. From the 1970s through 2000s he directed more than 650 television episodes. Including Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Perfect Strangers, Mork and Mindy, Angie, Full House, Family Matters, K.C. Undercover, Shake It Up, along with dozens of others. He is perhaps best known f...
Ross Lehman has had a fascinating journey, from being raised by local celebrity parents in Pennsylvania, to his long career on stage. He has performed in Chicago, London, and on Broadway with Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, and Mario Cantone - to name just a few. I have had the privilege of working with him several times. He is an generous scene partner and a brilliant performer.
More with Paul Stroili. Including unverifiable stories of the late Mickey Rooney, Winston Churchill, Peter Boyle, and others.
Paul Stroili’s Television acting credits include Empire, Chicago P.D., and Malcolm in the Middle. His film credits include Only Dance Can Save Us, Wake, and The Beating. Paul was nominated for an Ovation Award for Best Solo Performance and an LA Weekly Award for Paul Stroili’s Straight Up with a Twist, which enjoyed over 1000 performances nationwide, including a twice extended Off-Broadway run. He is a Resident Artist at The Purpl...
In Jennifer’s own words, “What makes the art of Costume Design so thrilling is the opportunity to help tell a story and bring characters to life.” Classically trained in theatre, Jennifer May Nickel holds an MFA in Costume Design from Carnegie Mellon University. She has designed extensively for Film, TV, Commercials, and Theatre. Jennifer is based in LA, but she travels far and wide both for her career and her love of travel.
Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre company has been producing extraordinary productions and extraordinary talent for over 45 years. Alan Wilder has been with Steppenwolf since 1976. He is a member of the original ensemble and has appeared in over seventy productions. In part one of our two part conversation we discuss his career and how Steppenwolf went from a church basement in Highland Park Illinois, to a world renowned artistic insti...
Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre company has been producing extraordinary productions and extraordinary talent for over 45 years. Alan Wilder has been with Steppenwolf since 1976. He is a member of the original ensemble and has appeared in over seventy productions. In part one of our two part conversation we discuss his career and how Steppenwolf went from a church basement in Highland Park Illinois, to a world renowned artistic insti...
In this episode I have an honest conversation with Tania Richard about racism and white supremacy, specifically in the performing arts. We also discuss her web series Mom In Real Life, her love of storytelling, and working at Steppenwolf with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Tania is an actor, writer, antiracism educator, and host of the podcast Tania’s Take.
Joanna DeGeneres is one of the most sought after headshot photographers in Los Angeles. Her experience in art, acting, and casting give Joanna a unique insight into producing headshots that get actors noticed. In this conversation we discuss her life and career, along with tips for a headshot that will get results. Although primarily known as a headshot photographer, Joanna also has stunning interior design photos featured in the b...
Actor, singer, dancer, voiceover artist Anjali Bhimani. She has appeared on stage countless times in Chicago, LA, San Francisco, and on Broadway. Anjali is well known for recurring television roles on shows like Modern Family and The Sopranos. She also has an extensive voiceover career, including voicing characters in the internationally popular video games Overwatch and Apex Legends.
Career diversification is a must for actor, singer, dancer, voiceover artist Anjali Bhimani. She has appeared on stage countless times in Chicago, LA, San Francisco, and on Broadway. Anjali is well known for recurring television roles on shows like Modern Family and The Sopranos. She also has an extensive voiceover career, including voicing characters in the internationally popular video games Overwatch and Apex Legends.
Chicago Fire special effects makeup department head Christopher Payne is responsible for all of the blood, broken bones, and burns seen on the NBC drama. He has been a freelance makeup artist for years. What he does is amazing, how he does it is fascinating. A conversation with makeup artist Christopher Payne on this episode of The Art In Yourself.
Executive Director of Writers Theatre, Kate Lipuma discusses the state of live theatre during and after Covid. She also recounts her time at Chicago's Goodman Theatre and Signature Theatre in New York. Including apple pie with Arthur Miller and Hershey bars with Horton Foote. Insight into theatre management, from one of the top executives in the industry, on this episode of The Art In Yourself.
Part two of my conversation with Emmy Award winning actor Jim O'Heir. In this episode, we discuss his time on Parks and Recreation, the amazing Amy Poehler, and getting away from being lovable through his role in the independent film Middle Man.
Actor, director, producer, writer, and entertainment executive Harry Lennix is best known for his film and television roles in The Five Heartbeats, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Ray, Man of Steel, The Blacklist, and 24. He also has an extremely successful stage career, having performed internationally as well as in Chicago, LA, and on Broadway. With director Chuck Smith, he founded and runs Legacy Productions. In thi...
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