Pique My Interest

PMI’s next guest of season 3 is Benedikt Negro! This is one of Cirque du Soleil’s finest performers and a world class mime. His famous portrayal of the famous character, Le Vieux, has been powering this captivating show for over 20 years. The acrobats, flame throwers, and dancers are led by Benedikt as he dances on the water, descends from the sky, conducts a heavy storm, and entrances the audienc...

PMI’s next guest of season 3 is Jeremy Biggers. This kick ass painter specializes in realistic portraits with his signature dots overlaying them. His series range from oppression and suppression to individuality and expression of the black community. Jeremy’s work is powerful, mesmerizing, and world class. He is extremely passionate about his work and his family. The episode “Connecting the Dots”...

PMI’s next guest of season 3 is Landon Harvey! This Vegas based ventriloquist has studied and performs the incredible art of puppetry and marionettes while exploring the world of comedy. His expertise has grown into creating and teaching at VU. Landon creates his own puppets voices and bodies from scratch making them come to life and making you laugh with his world class performing. The episode “E...

PMI’s next guest of season 3 is Mark Leputa! This Tucson based glass maker has traveled the world studying and experiencing the unique craft of glass. His specialty of cold cutting and grinding his colorful pieces elevates his stunning sculptures of multiple series into exquisite galleries across the globe. Turn up the furnace to learn from the master of the elegance and delicateness of this art f...

PMI’s next guest of season 3 is Free! She is an unbelievable artist based in the Houston area. Her unique style of painting evokes emotions that are elevated with her unique combination of finger painting, cutting and threading canvas. She has found a way to utilize her dark past to influence her bright artform. Now, just like her artwork, she is colorful and full of life. The episode “The Cutout...

PMI’s next guest of season 3 is Jasmine de Lung! This world-class fine art cake maker based in the Bay caught my eye with her spectacular and unique creations. This episode dives into her theory of practice. She explains the collaboration with her clients to create the most elegant and meaningful cakes by hand, making everything from the shapes and colors to delicious fondant and frosting detailed...

PMI’s first guest of season 3 is Maynard Johnny Jr. This world-class Indigenous artist stems from the PNW spending most of his time in British Columbia. This episode dives into the oppression of Native American art and culture from the colonization of their land. Maynard uses traditional painting methods with his unique color twist to shed light on the history and traditions of his art and people....

In this episode, I speak about what I learned during season 2 as well as what to expect from season 3. Thank you so much for joining me for season 2 of Pique My Interest!

In this episode, I interview the collage artist Time Dinosaur, also known as Demyan. I was lucky to interview this very private artist and learn about how he experiences the entire world in collage - he not only sees collages visually but he even hears collages through music or everyday sounds.

In this episode, I interview Erica Missey, a San Antonio based caricature artist. Unlike some caricature artists who deliberately heighten features and create grotesque depictions of their subjects, Erica finds the beauty in each person from conversation and uses her art to allow people to understand that their features make them special. You can learn more about Erica on Instagram @ericaturesente...

In this episode, I interview Jordan Singletary, a commercial dancer who is currently in the national tour of the burlesque parody, The Empire Strips Back. She shares with me her need for movement, what inspires her to create, and how much she wants the world to know about the many genres of dance.

In this episode I interview Sue Sepulveda, an abstract artist from St. Paul, Minnesota. Sue interprets nature to allow viewers to escape the world to find peace within themselves. Learn more about Sue and her work on Instagram @costello.sepulveda

In this episode I interview Ricardo Hernandez, otherwise known as Magician Ricardo. He has spent decades honing his craft and shares with us how he tells a story, adapts his act to different audiences, and supports himself as a full-time magician. You can follow Ricardo on Instagram @magicianricardo

In this episode I interview Deidre Lang, the powerhouse actress who portrays Motormouth Maybelle in the national tour of Hairspray. Despite huge credits in her career such as being a Fly Girl on In Living Color and Rafiki in The Lion King, Deidre continues to learn and grow in her craft every day. Follow Deidre on Instagram: @flygirldee12

In this episode, I adventured to the Gear Factory in Syracuse to interview a multifaceted artist named Clove Flores. My interest was originally piqued when I found a mural she painted on the northside of Syracuse, but I soon found out that Clove tattoos, paints, constructs, and much much more. Learn more about Clove on Instagram: @metamorph.ink

In this episode, I interview Caroline Eiseman, who stars as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway national tour of Hairspray. However, instead of focusing on her craft onstage, we dive into what inspires her offstage - crafting! You can follow all of Caroline’s adventures on Instagram @caroline.eiseman or visit her website www.carolineeiseman.com

In this episode, I interview Rachael Lord, a published poet and actor from Southwest Florida. Her two books of poetry, The Meaning of Stars and Fragile Hearts Club can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and bookshop.org Learn more about Rachael at her website www.rachaellord.com or by following her on Instagram @therachael_lord

Season 2 of Pique My Interest begins with Leonard Sullivan, the current associate director of the national tour of Hairspray! He gives amazing insight into the business of Broadway from his twenty-year career as a swing, dance captain, and creative team member on multiple shows. You can check out the tour of Hairspray at a city near you until June 30th! www.hairsprayontour.com

Thank you for joining me on season 1 of Pique My Interest! Here is a wrap up of what I learned during season 1 as well as a little sneak peak of season 2. Join me for the next season soon!

In the final episode of season 1, I interview Alex Kowalchik, a Missoula, MT based photographer and the founder of Vladi Media. Alex specializes in portrait photography, but uses his skills as a performer, director, and artist to capture his subjects in new and exciting ways. Follow Alex on Instagram @vladi.media and visit www.vladimediamt.com to learn more

In episode 11, I interview the powerhouse duo behind MissCast Productions, Jasmine Sherman and Maisie Gospodarek. These two women started their own theatre company in Missoula, MT and have been redefining the theatre scene there since 2021. They are talented, driven, and hilarious! Follow MissCast Productions on Facebook, Instagram @misscast_productions and you can also view past shows on Youtube!

In episode 10, I interview Christine Kowalchik, a Missoula-based choreographer who specializes in competition dance and musical theatre. She has an amazing perspective on art, and opens her studio doors to folks of all abilities and backgrounds. Follow Christine on Instagram: @ckowalchik90 Follow Show Tyme Academy: @showtymeacademy or visit their website www.showtymeacademy.com

In episode 9, I interview Bailee Cudmore, who is quite possibly one of the most positive creators I know. She is hilarious, goofy, and her dance portrays a story with effortless elegance and beauty. We once shared the stage as dancing dinnerware, and if that doesn't pique your interest, I don't know what will! Follow Bailee on Instagram: @baileecudmore

In episode 8, I interview Chelsi Soleil, a Missoula-based tattoo artist. She is a unique creator, as she allows her work to live on forever on the human canvas. You can see more of her work at: https://www.alteredskin.com/chelsi-soleil Or you can follow her on Instagram: @chelsi-soleil

In this episode, I interview Joy French, the founder and Executive Artistic Director of Bare Bait Dance in Missoula, MT. After years of education, choreography, performance, and film work, Joy created Bare Bate Dance to be a home for dancers in the region and to produce nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Her love of collaboration with other artists makes her a highly sought after fi...