Episodes

Teale Sperling (Dramatic Arts ’05): Senior Manager of Preschool Television for Mattel 26.07.2024 20:03

Teale Sperling is the Senior Manager of Preschool Television for Mattel. Some of her producing and development credits include: the upcoming Barney Reboot on MAX, Barbie Vlogs digital series on YouTube with over 11 […]

Maya Osterman-Van Grack (Dramatic Arts ’05): Mirror Image Arts’ Executive Director of Programs 19.07.2024 38:55

After receiving a degree from the University of Colorado with a focus in applied theater through the Interactive Theatre Project (a theater ensemble utilizing Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to […]

Marisa Hamamoto (Dance ’00): Named to People Magazine’s “Women Changing the World” 12.07.2024 40:28

Marisa Hamamoto is the first professional dancer to be named to People Magazine‘s “Women Changing the World.” She is a leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of […]

Audrey Carver (Visual Arts ’17): Curator for the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit 05.07.2024 17:01

Audrey Carver is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Idyllwild, CA. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University in 2022, with a self-designed major in Scientific Communication. She has had […]

Jacob Scesney (Music ’11): Critically-Acclaimed Woodwind Specialist for “American Idol” & “The Voice” 28.06.2024 34:18

Jacob is a critically-acclaimed woodwind specialist with over 50 chart-topping credits alongside his returning role as on call saxophonist for “American Idol” & “The Voice” for the past 7 years. […]

Omar Andre Real (Dramatic Arts ’24): “Spirit of the Jimmys” Award-Winner 21.06.2024 20:58

At Idyllwild Arts Academy, we have the privilege of watching our talented students soar to new heights. Musical Theatre major Omar Andre Real did just that—and on a Broadway stage—at […]

Estefania “Tryana” Triay Gonzalez (Dramatic Arts ’24): Soloist, Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa Del Carmen 14.06.2024 22:43

Deeply believing in the power of empathy in art, Tryana sees herself as a storyteller who inspires others to express themselves authentically. Kindness, passion, and the desire to create meaningful […]

John Daversa: Chair of Studio Music and Jazz at the Frost school of Music at the University of Miami 28.05.2023 56:24

This episode was shot live on the Idyllwild Arts Campus, with students from the Jazz In The Pines Student Workshop in the audience to support one of their instructors in […]

Lorne Buchman: President Emeritus of Art Center College of Design 28.04.2023 54:18

This episode features Dr. Lorne Buchman, President Emeritus of ArtCenter College of Design, an international leader in art and design education. When Buchman was appointed president in 2009, he quickly […]

Stosh Mintek: Chief Executive Officer of Ghetto Film School 28.03.2023 59:18

In this episode, Pamela speaks with Stosh Mintek, former Chief Executive Officer of Ghetto Film School. A 2003 graduate of Yale University with a double-major in English and Film Studies, […]

“Discipline: That’s Really What it Is.” A Conversation with Michael Kaiser, President Emeritus of the Kennedy Center 28.02.2023 56:18

In this episode, Pamela speaks with Michael Kaiser, who served as President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., from January 2001 through August […]

Have the Courage to Lead: A Season One Compilation 28.01.2023 1:00:55

In this compilation of Season 1, Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan speaks with: