Conducting Conversations

10-11-15 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director.   We talk about the upcoming season and the Halloween Concert on Sunday October 25th, at the George Kent Performance Hall in Westerly, and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information call 401.596.5225, or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

10-04-15 Warwick Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director.   We talk about their upcoming Fall Series Concerts, A Patchwork Symphony, and listen to some selections that will be performed, Friday, October 23, in Cranston, and Sunday, October 25th, at The Greenwich Odeum.  For more information go to  www.wsori.org

09-27-15 Ocean State Theatre Company-The Adams Family 2015 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Katie Clark, star of "The Addams Family”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theater September 30th to October 18th. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org  

09-20-15 CT Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society, is the subject of this week's program, with Dr. John Dreslin, Music Director.  We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School, Deep River CT, and listen to some of the music from Iolanthe, that will be performed October 3 and 4.  For more information go to www.CTGandS.org

09-13-15 Theatre by the Sea 2016 Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's new 2016 season is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming musicals, and listen to some of the very popular songs from The Buddy Holly Story, West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz, and Sister Act.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

09-06-15 The Liberty Voices - Conducting Conversations

The Liberty Voices in concert with the Narragansett Bay Chorus, is the subject of this week's program, with Ken Brindamour, lead singer.  We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday September 12, 2 PM, at the Ocean State Theater. For tickets call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org, and for more information about the chorus call (401) 437-6043 or go to  www.singNBC.com

08-30-15 The Vets 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Vets, (formally Veterans Memorial Auditorium) is the subject of this week's program, with Michael Gravison, Marketing Director.   We talk about the completion of “re-construction” of the building, upcoming events, and listen to music from those programs.  The Vets Theater is on Avenue of the Arts, in Providence.   For more information call (401) 421 ARTS, or go to www.thevetsri.com

08-23-15 Rhythm and Roots Festival 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Rhythm and Roots Festival, is the subject of this week's program, with Chuck Wentworth, Producer. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Ninigret Park, and listen to some of the music from groups that will be performing September 4 to 6.  For more information go to www.rhythmandroots.com

08-16-15 Theatre by the Sea-Young Frankenstein - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Young Frankenstein”, is the subject of this week's program, with Kevin Hill, Artistic Director, Sandy Rosenburg, and Brian Padgett, stars of the show.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

08-09-15 Contemporary Theater Co.-Sweeney Todd - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater Co., is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher J. Simpson, Artistic Director.  We talk about their upcoming events, and listen to some of the music from "Sweeney Todd”, the musical they will be presenting in October..  For more information call 401-218-0282, or go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com

08-02-15 RI International Film Festival 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director, and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about the composer James Horner, and listen to some selections from his award winning movies. For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

07-26-15 Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra is the subject of the program, with Stephen Toro, Music Director/Conductor, Chris Eastburn, his son Quinn, composers and Jorge Gardos, violinist. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some selections that will be performed. For more information call 401.461.1325 or go to  www.osspo.org

07-19-15 Theatre By The Sea's-'Little Mermaid' - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Little Mermaid”, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney Producing Executive Director, and Adrienne Eller, star of the show. We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-12-15 Theatre By The Sea-My Fair Lady w/ Charles Shaughnessy - Conducting Conversations

Charles Shaughnessy is our special guest this week, along with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director of Theatre By The Sea.  Charles is starring in TBTS's production of “My Fair Lady”.  We talk mostly about Charles' long TV and stage career, and listen to some of the popular songs from the show, which runs till July 18.  For more information call (401)782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

07-05-15 Ocean State Theatre Company-Gypsy - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and star of “Gypsy”.  We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some songs from the show.  The production will play at the theatre July 8, to August 2.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

06-28-15 Singer and Actor Lauren Vine - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Lauren Vine, up and coming singer and actor, along with her mother Heather, supporter and fan.  We'll listen to an example of her music, songs done by her favorite performers, and discuss her future along with what it took to get her to this point.

06-21-15 Diana McVey - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Diana McVey, opera singer and teacher. We will listen to a sampling of her music, songs done by her favorite performers and discuss her upcoming concerts throughout the United States and around the world. For more information go to www.dianamcvey.com

06-14-15 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2015 - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Brian Mitchell, Managing Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music from last year's concerts. The Festival runs from July 22nd to August 2nd at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org   

06-07-15 The GAMM Theatre 2015 - Conducting Conversations

This week The GAMM Theatre,  is the subject of the program, with Tony Estrella, Artistic Director.  We talk about the upcoming 2015 – 2016 season, and listen to some selections of blues music that will be used in their production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” that opens in September. For more information call 401-723-4266 or go to www.gammtheatre.org 

05-31-15 Ocean State Theatre-Rounding Third 2015 - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and stars of “Rounding Third”, Joel Kipper and Fred Sullivan Jr.  We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some songs related to baseball.  The show will play at the theatre June 3 to June 21.  Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.  For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org