Backstage at Tilles Center

Backstage at Tilles Center

Backstage at Tilles Center provides listeners with an exclusive behind the scenes peak at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post. Learn what it takes to put on a performance on stage, and hear plenty of backstage stories along the way! Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance. Tilles Center was the first to bring the New York Philharmonic to Long Island and Bruce Springsteen’s legendary “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” was recorded onsite. Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville NY. For more information on how to purchase tickets, please contact our box office at 516.299.3100. A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Episodes

October 2, 2018 8 mins

Dan Edwards, Programming Manager shares the process on how to book talent and some helpful hints about how to get into the biz

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookvi...

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Eric and Sandy Krasnoff discuss what led them to helping to create the Krasnoff Theater @ Tilles Center.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville NY. For more infor...

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September 18, 2018 11 mins

Neil Sedaka shares backstage stories and the thrill of performing in his own backyard

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville NY. For more information on how to pu...

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September 11, 2018 8 mins

Stephanie Turner, Director of Arts Education & Outreach, discusses the new program that allows individuals with mobility and Parkinson's issues to develop their movement through dance

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

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August 14, 2018 16 mins

Larry the Duck of WLIR and Sirius XM 1st Wave joins to share his experience in radio, at Tilles Center and a few goose bumps, er, duck bumps along the way!

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

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Production Manager Tom Pascarella joins to talk about how we’re getting ready for the new season...and the backstage stories that go along with it!

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 N...

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July 17, 2018 10 mins

Bob Goida, Director of Facility Operations is back with fun stories about a legendary production load-in....all via cellphone!

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookvi...

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July 10, 2018 20 mins

Bill Biddle, Executive Director of Tilles Center, shares what's new for the next season!

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville NY. For more information on how to...

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Legendary Broadway Broadway producer and COO of the Apollo Theater, Aldo Scrofani, talks about the business of national broadway tours and how things have evolved over the years.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

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Veteran performing arts marketer, Vanessa Kellogg, discusses how growing up in a house of performers prepared her for marketing in the industry.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Nort...

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June 12, 2018 19 mins

Steven Breese, Dean of the College of Arts, Communication & Design discusses his journey from actor to Dean and how performing arts plays an important role regardless of the career. Special guest, Jan Youtie from Georgia Tech, joins as well.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season b...

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Dan Edwards, Programming Manager at Tilles Center, discusses the intricacies of programming national talent on a large stage, as well as finding local talent to perform pre-show.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

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Ken DiCamillo, agent for William Morris Endeavor, speaks candidly about the world of the talent agent and how they choose the right venue for each artist.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

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In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Simeone, Social Media Coordinator at Tilles Center, and Michaella Bowne, upcoming MBA Graduate/contracts assistant at Tilles Center. They share their experiences in working in a performing arts center, and discuss how to take advantage of the entrepreneurial environment.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Ti...

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Tom Pascarella, Production Manager, tells backstage stories and what goes into a typical performance day from a backstage perspective

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd, ...

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In this episode, we are joined by renowned musical theatre and film score composer Alan Menken. We sat down with Alan backstage before his performance at the Tilles Center to hear stories and wisdom from his legendary career!

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned art...

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In this episode, we are joined by Bob Goida, Director of Facility Operations at Tilles Center. Bob stops by to share inside stories from backstage!

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

Tilles Center is located at LIU Post, 720 N...

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Stephanie Turner, Director of Arts Education & Outreach at Tilles Center joins the show to discuss programming to children and adults on the autism spectrum, and why offering sensory friendly performances is important to the community.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by worl...

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On the debut episode of Backstage at Tilles Center, get an inside peek at what goes into choosing the performances on stage with Bill Biddle, Executive Director of Tilles Center.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance.

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