Stephen Smith

The Conner & Smith Show

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Join Matt and Stephen as they talk to artists, creative thinkers, discuss films, try craft projects, explore local lore, debate beloved holiday traditions and much more!

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Stephen Smith

Episodes

Episode 8 - Karen Darner and Florence Lacey 11.03.2021 1:00:19

Join us for an insightful discussion with Karen Darner, former VA Legislator and member of the VA ALZ Commission, and Florence Lacey, Broadway Legend, who starred in our musical, Kaleidoscope, that dealt with a performer living with dementia as she embarks her come back one woman show telling the story of her life.

Episode 7 - J. Robert Spencer and Larry Alexander 08.03.2021 1:17:18

Tony Award Nominee (Next to Normal) - J. Robert Spencer starred as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in the Summer of 1998. He updates us on his life since 1998, and is joined by special guest Larry Alexander in the second half to talk about our experience that Summer.

Episode 6 - Felicia Curry and Rick Hammerly 07.03.2021 1:06:56

Matt and I create paper chains, talk to Rick and Felicia, and lobby Factory 449 to work on a musical that Rick directs starring Felicia that we write. (Holding you to that)

Minisode 3 - A Pilgrimage to Mushroom-land 06.03.2021 23:59

We check out an outdoor art installation featuring giant light up inflatable mushrooms, chat with Kara Tameika Watkins about her upcoming cabaret, interview Edgar Allan Pug regarding his 5th birthday, and reveal tomorrow night’s guests...

Episode 5 - Diana Huey, Thom Sesma, and Gannon O’Brien - Signature Theatre Miss Saigon Reunion 05.03.2021 1:17:35

We had a great reunion with Diana Huey, Thom Sesma, and Gannon O’Brien from Signature Theatre’s 2013 production of Miss Saigon tonight. Matt made eggplant lasagne and we attempted to make gold coin ornaments for our perpetual season trees. Enjoy!

Episode 4 - Michelle Kinney of the Lincoln Project joins us! 28.02.2021 1:05:58

We have known Michelle for 12 years, and step inside her head and dealings with the Lincoln Project.

Minisode 2 - Susan’s Greatest Hits! 27.02.2021 10:58

Listen to snippets of four of our favorite Susan Derry songs from our Bold New Works series, while we eat fortune cookies, discuss our latest Netflix binges, and reveal tomorrow night’s guest!

Episode 3 - Susan Derry, Catherine Purcell, and watercolors... 21.02.2021 56:10

Stephen attempts water color while Matt interviews Susan Derry, the muse of our Bold New Works for Intimate Stages Initiative, and three time co-star, Catherine Purcell.

Minisode 1 - Good Golly Miss Molly! 20.02.2021 10:18

A recap of our visit to Arena Stage’s Molly’s Salon program last night, our favorite Arena Stage memories, and tomorrow’s guest revealed!

Episode 2 - Eleasha Gamble and Weslie Woodley 14.02.2021 1:05:32

We color in a zombie coloring book, talk to Eleasha, then Weslie. Lots of memories of the Signature Theatre productions of Les Miserables, Partial Eclipse, and embarrassing audition tales. Visit Eleasha’s IMDB here- https://m.imdb.com/name/nm8364429/ Visit http://www.wesliewoodleyphoto.com to learn more about her business.

The Conner & Smith Show - Episode 1 - Who Are Conner & Smith? 07.02.2021 29:38

Welcome to our Inaugural episode where we explain who we are, what we do, and what to expect on The Conner & Smith Show!

The Conner & Smith Show Trailer 06.02.2021 0:31

What’s to come in future episodes of The Conner & Smith Show!