Someone's Thunder

Rachel Reiner joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about making connections, encouraging support, and being unapologetically multifaceted.  Rachel is the director of Audience Enagement at the Broadway League, the managing director of Resonance Ensemble , Executive Director of the Jimmy Awards and more!    Rachel created the site careers.broadway and leads the Broadway Bridges program through the Bro...

Lizzie McGraw joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about tenacity, design, and instantaneous manifestation.  Lizzie is the owner of Tumbleweed and Dandelion and author of Creative Style: liveable loveable spaces .  You can find out more about Lizzie at her website and the store's insta.  To participate in the special give-away of Lizzie's first book, reach out to us on Someone's Thund...

James Vasquez joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about directing, the landscape of regional theater, and how a dog person can also love Caturday.  James is a director, Resident Artist of The Old Globe Theatre and San Diego native.  You can find out more about James on his website and insta.  Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Rachel Klein joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about directing, fostering community, and opulence on a budget.  Rachel is a director and choreographer whose work has been seen all around New York City.  You can find out more about Rachel on her website and insta.  Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Brooke Leialoha joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, intuition, and exploring legacy.  Brooke is a multidimensional artist who creates visual art and music. She is also the author of several books, an entrepreneur, and  a psychic medium. You can find out more about Brooke on her website and insta.  Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Izaskun Zabala joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about craftsmanship, intuition, and creating heirlooms.  Izaskun is a jewelry designer from Spain who has lived and worked around the world, including studying in Dublin and New York before creating her namesake brand . You can find out more about Izaskun on her website and insta.  Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Andy Engel joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the business of show, being a witness to history as a native New Yorker, and the rush of getting a laugh.  Andy is the founder of the Manhattan Comedy School and a stand-up comedy producer with thirty years experience at clubs including the famous spots Gotham and Carolines.  The child of two photographers (well known New York artists in their ow...

Alejo Vietti joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about building his career, collaboration, and getting married after over twenty years with his partner.  Alejo is an acclaimed costume designer who has worked on multiple Broadway premieres; he got his first US gig with legend Ann Roth after calling her from the phone book. You can find out more about Alejo on his insta.  Original Music by: Yah Supre...

Amir Arison joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about finding healing in his art, preparation,  and gratitude.  Amir is an actor, director and teacher who made his Broadway debut in 2022 starring in The Kite Runner after nine seasons in the NBC hit The Blacklist. You can find out more about Amir on his insta .  Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Brian Vincent joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the discovery process in original work, tenacity, and the journey of his film " Make Me Famous ." Brian is an actor, writer, director and documentary filmmaker. You can find out more about the film on insta , and with this exclusive link to tickets in New York this month (June '23). Live links as additional screenings are booked...

Angella Fraser returns along with her lifelong bestie: Dr Leslie Osei-Tutu.  The pair join Angela and Stephanie for a special cross-over episode with their podcast: Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn . To find out more about Black Boomer Besties you can also visit the show's insta and YouTube . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Paul Florez-Taylor joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about curiosity, coping mechanisms and discovering abundance beyond deprivation. Paul is a journalist, author and the head auctioneer at HUNT auctioneers - a unique company that hosts galas and fundraises for charitable organizations. You can find out more about Paul at his insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Tom Alan Robbins Stephanie and Angela to talk about his book series The Twit Chronicles , playing the same role on Broadway for over a decade, and becoming well-rounded as an artist. Tom is an actor, singer and author; and finally taking credit as the originator of the "Happy Trails" tradition for actors exiting a run on Broadway. You can listen to the audio drama version of Twits in Lov...

Alison Fraser joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about originating and reimagining characters, having a support system, and continuous learning. Alison is an actress and singer: twice Tony-nominated and featured on over twenty albums . Alison continues challenging herself with passion projects including voiceover and audio book recording and teaches at Fordham University. You can find out more abo...

Brendan Gonzales Boston joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about collaboration, research and engaging with a process. Brendan is a scenic designer and passionate storyteller. To find out more about Brendan, visit his website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Stephen Charles Lincoln joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about balance, confidence and keeping a local business afloat through the pandemic. Stephen is the founder of the Protein Bakery which opened in 1999 and has been featured on Oprah's O-list . Stephen is also a designer, model, fitness instructor, Wicked super-fan and overall inspiration. You can find out more about Stephen at his webs...

Sally Plass joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about versatility, lifelong friendships and the Off and Off-Off Broadway movement. Sally is a pillar of the theatrical movement of the 70s, but as she says 'when you're in something, you don't see it.' Sally is still making theater as an actress, stage manager, designer or whatever is needed. She is the director of the Primary Stag...

Lauren Kennedy Brady joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about community-building, taking risks and how singing helps keep her heart open. Lauren is the producing artistic director of Theatre Raleigh where she has both acted and directed and led the move and renovations of a new space for the non-profit.  Lauren has worked on Broadway and the West End and has several albums as a vocalist.  You can...

Marchánt Davis joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about training, theatrical inspirations and his debut childen's book "A boy and his mirror." Marchánt has worked in theater, film and tv as a performer but also a producer and now an author . You can learn more about Marchánt at his insta  and  twitter . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

John McCarthy joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about teamwork and support (including lawyers!) and having an international fanbase.  John is a painter, chef, restauranteur, and an advisor to the New York Japanese Restaurant Association. You can learn more John and his website and his insta for art or food . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Kyle Holmes and David Taylor-Gomes join Stephanie and Angela to talk about surprises, supporting young artists and meeting a "moment" inside a show.  Kyle and David are the creators of Ranked the Musical which was recently featured in the Documentary My So Called High School Rank on HBOMax. Kyle and David worked together in the drama department at a high school in California, and are now...

Kevin R Free joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about x, x and x. Kevin is a multi-hyphenate: actor, director, writer, singer, artistic director and acclaimed audio book narrator. Kevin has a unique perspective with over thirty years professional experience in the theater, and is currently the artistic director at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken. You can learn more about Kevin at his website and in...

Launa Eddy joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about inspiration, scaling up and the art of talking to strangers. Launa is a visual artist, sculptor and performance artist. Launa also creates videos and has worked in various art departments and set design for multiple mediums.  You can learn more about Launa and her work at her website and insta . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Sup...

In this special Thanksgiving Episode, Stephanie and Angela share their gratitude lists with updates from several of our recents guests. Link Love: KateRigg https://katerigg.com/ https://www.paint2power.com/ (Dec 4th) Simon Mandell https://www.thesimonshow.com/ Shari Elman https://sharielman.com/ Jakob Plummer https://www.classicstage.org/current-season/black-odyssey Angella Frasier https://www.ins...

Angella Fraser joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about authenticity, staying open to surprises, and hair. Angella is a hair and wig supervisor, business owner, podcast host and hair evangelist. You can find out more about Angella on her Instagram , on her podcast and at Rhythm Wigs . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)