Someone's Thunder

Vivienne Benesch joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her career directing, acting and her current experience as a Producing Artistic Director in her eighth full year with PlayMakers Repertory Company in North Carolina after over a decade as the Artistic Director for Chautauqua Theater Company and Conservatory. A proud NYU grad, Vivienne shares about some of her favorite teachers, and her own...

Kelsey Rainwater joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about teaching, being a fight and intimacy director, and unexpected opportunities. Kelsey is an actor and current teacher for Yale. To find out more about Kelsey, visit her insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Heather Strickland joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about being a fight and intimacy director, collaboration and what consent looks like in rehearsal. Heather is a theater artist and former dancer working in North Carolina. To find out more about Heather and her work, visit the Theatre Raleigh website and her insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Stephen Burdman joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about accessibility, redefining classics and panoramic theatre. Stephen Burdman founded New York Classical Theatre in 2000 and is the vision behind the creation of Panoramic Theatre, and is celebrating their twenty-fifth season of providing free performances while inviting new audiences into green spaces. To find out more about Stephen and the com...

Martin Platt joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about theater, music and breaking rules. Martin is a Tony Award winning producer, director, proud Carnegie Mellon alum and much more. To find out more about Martin, visit the Perry Street Theatricals website and Facebook . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Frank Gappa joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, gigging, and opting for physical media on his latest album . Frank is an indie musician and singer-songwriter. To find out more about Frank, visit his website and insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

In celebration of the recent 15th annual Jimmy Awards, we're re-releasing our interview with Rachel Reiner. Rachel Reiner joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about making connections, encouraging support, and being unapologetically multifaceted.  Rachel is the director of Audience Engagement at the Broadway League, the managing director of Resonance Ensemble , Executive Director of the Jimmy A...

Michael Rafalowich joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, collaboration and a love for the obscure. Michael is a musician, dj, writer and reporter; part of the power trio of The Golden Grass .  To find out more about Michael, visit his insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Jasmine Hirst joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about documentaries, hard times and healing with art. Jasmine is a filmmaker, photographer and artist originally from Brisbane who now lives in New York City.  To find out more about Jasmine, visit her insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Julia Knight joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her experience as a birth doula, noticing and molding energetic environments, and auditioning while breastfeeding. Julia began her career in dance and has worked as a fight choreographer, personal trainer, and now a birth doula alongside making art.  To find out more about Julia, visit her insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-E...

Christopher Scott joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about directing, becoming a teaching artist, and bringing originality to every performance.  Christopher began his career as an actor both on and off Broadway before delving into directing and creating new works.  To find out more about Christopher, visit his website and insta. Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Happy Spring! We are re-releasing a Someone's Thunder favorite Eliza of Wardrobe Boss. Eliza Parrilla joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about living authentically, survival jobs, and finding joy in self-expression. Eliza is a personal stylist and business owner who also has her own podcast .  You can find out more about Eliza at her website and instagram . Edited by : Oliver Klein Original M...

Dani Martineck joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about gender-expansive performers, their short film and a bit of psychology.  Dani is a non-binary performer, writer and producer based in New York.  To find out more about Dani, visit their website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Allison Ward joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about treasure-hunting, all things vintage and composition.  Allison is the owner of Madame Fortuna (updated website coming soon) who started her career in photography.  To find out more about Allison and the upcoming vintage show she'll be a part of in New York City this Spring, visit her shop and the show on insta. Original Music by: Yah Supre...

Seema Desai Maglio joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the joy of writing, cultivating an audience and growing up in Queens. Seema is the CEO and founder of The Found Word   which specializes in creating content for Law Firms. You can find out more about Seema at the Found Word website . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Izaak Sunleaf and Jaron Young join Stephanie and Angela to talk about comedy, self-producing, and their show: Boyband Breakup: The Musical .  Izaak and Jaron met through the sketch comedy scene in New York and also share about stand up and parody writing.  Tickets to their March 1st performance at Caveat in in the Lower East Side can be found here . You can find out more about Izaak and Jaron on i...

Ned Morgan joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the non-profit Water Compass , creativity in community messaging and the Statue of Liberty.  Ned is an expert in environmental management and shares with us about building solar-powered water supply systems in rural communities to provide a reliable and sustainable source of clean water -specifically Uganda.  You can find out more about Water Com...

Kara Arean joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about song writing, devised plays and accent work.  Kara is an actor and singer/songwriter based in New York.  You can find out more about Kara at her website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Dennis Milam Bensie joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about wig design, playing with dolls, and a daily dose of art. Dennis is a designer, author and educator.  After twenty seasons with the Intiman Theater in Seattle, Dennis now teaches in the conservatory program at Webster University .  Dennis manages several instagram accounts: DennisMilamBensie - overall personal DennyMinni - daily art with...

A quick note from all of us: Happy New Year and thanks for all the support!  We'll be back soon with our next interview.

Joshua Sterling Bragg joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about filmmaking, the digital media landscape, and inspiring stories from people living with rare diseases. Josh is the Senior Creative Director & Cinematographer for Believe Limited and the founder of Haunting Season .  To find out more about Josh visit his website or TikTok . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Darius Phelps joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about poetry, continuing education, and finding inspiration through grief.  Darius is a poet, illustrator, educator and activist.  You can find out more about Darius at his insta .  To find out more about classes and more at Brooklyn Poets , you can follow their insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Melissa Fitzgerald joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about service, hope and raising awareness through art.  Melissa is the Director of Strategic Engagement at ALLRISE, a non-profit advocacy organization for justice system innovation addressing substance use and mental health at every intercept point.  Melissa is also a producer , author and actress.  You can find out more about Melissa at her in...

Rick Benjamin joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, preservation efforts, and finding your audience.  Rick is the Founder & Artistic Director of The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra which is an historic American music repertory ensemble which tours year-round throughout the United States and abroad.  Along with over 30 years with The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra (which was founded when Rick wa...

Yahya Jeffries-El joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the dignity of being an artist, finding artistic nourishment, and being a native New Yorker.  Yah is a recording artist, DJ, film-maker, actor and original collaborator on Someone's Thunder!    You can find out more about Yah at his website and insta . Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)