Conducting Conversations

10-26-14 Ocean State Theatre-Dial M for Murder - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Rudy Sanda, star of “Dial M for Murder”, which will play at the theatre October 29 to November 16. We talk about the upcoming play, and listen to some Alfred Hitchcock movie themes. Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

10-19-14 RI International Film Festival Director George T. Marshall - Conducting Conversations

This week we celebrate the music behind the movies of Anthony Quinn.  The RI International Film Festival's Executive Director, George T. Marshall, is our guest.  We talk about the generations of movies that Anthony Quinn made, and listen to music from Lust for Life, Black Orchid, The Buccaneers, and A Walk In The Clouds.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

10-12-14 Eden Casteel, Nat'l Assoc of Teachers of Singing - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Eden Casteel, soprano, voice teacher and President of The RI Chapter, National Association of Teachers of Singing.  We'll listen to some examples of her music and also learn about the organization.  For more information go to http://www.edencasteel.com/

10-05-14 Don Culp of the RI Music Hall of Fame - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Don Culp, musician and founding member of The RI Music Hall Of Fame. We will listen to some examples of music from the Unity Concerts CD, recorded live at the Ocean Mist to benefit the Musicians Health Awareness Program.  Songs by Roomful of Blues, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Mark Cutler, Pendragon and more.  For more information go to www.RhodeIslandMusicHallOfFame.com

09-28-14 The Park Center for Performing Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The Park Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of the program, with Yusuf Gandhi, Executive Director.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from The Celtic Tenors and Engelbert Humperdick, that will be coming to the theatre next month.  For more information call 401.467.7275 or go to  www.parktheatreri.com

09-21-14 Ocean State Theatre Company-MyFair Lady - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Peter Tedeschi, star of “My Fair Lady”, which will play at the theatre September 24 to October 19. We talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the songs from the show. Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

09-14-14 Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by The Sea's successful, just completed 81st season, is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director, and Kevin Hill, Artistic Director.  We talk about the 2014 musical season, and listen to some of the very popular songs from “Grease”, “Mary Poppins”, and “Spamalot”, and look forward to next year's productions.  For more information call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

09-07-14 Featuring Kari Tieger - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kari Tieger, singer, composer, arranger, and piano teacher.  We'll  listen to some examples of her music, and discuss the many different kinds of styles she has performed on around the world.  For more information go to  www.karitieger.com 

08 - 31-14 RI International Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director.   We talk about the development of classical music behind animated movies, from Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, Lion King, and more.   For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

08 -24 -14 Marley Bridges Theatre Company - Conducting Conversations

Marley Bridges Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Patrick Grimes, Artistic Director. We talk about the upcoming presentation of the Newport Murder Mystery Series Concerts, at the Music Mansion, and  listen to music that will be presented. For more information call (401) 324-9436, or go to www.marleybridges.org  or www.newportmurdermystery.com

08 -17 -14 Theatre by the Sea 'Spamalot - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Spamalot”, is the subject of this week's program, with  Kevin Hill, Artistic Director, and Billy Sprague, director.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the songs from  “Spamalot”.  The show runs August 20 through September 7.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com 

08 -10 -14 Singer, Songwriter Aoefe Clancy - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aoife Clancy, Grammy nominated singer, composer, arranger, and guitarist. We'll  listen to some examples of her music, and discuss the many concerts she has performed on around the world   For more information go to  www.aoifeclancy.com

08-03-14 Andrea Gregori, Soprano, Actress & Dancer - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Andrea Gregori, Soprano, actress and dancer, of TheTheatre Street Production Company. We'll talk about her concerts at the Newport Music Festival, and listen to CDs that she has recorded. For more information go to www.andreagregori.com

07-27-14 Ocean State Theatre- Erin McCraken Show - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director.  Erin McCracken, star of “Always...Patsy Cline”, which played at the theater in June, will be returning on August 9th, in a one woman show.  We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the songs from Erin's CD. Show time will be 7:30, at the theater on Jefferson Blvd. Warwick For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org 

07-20 -14 Theatre by the Sea's Mary Poppins - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Mary Poppins”, is the subject of this week's program, with Kevin Hill, Artistic Director, Kerry Conte, as Mary Poppins, and Brad Bradley as Bert. We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from  “Mary Poppins”.  For more information call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com  

07-13 -14 Opera Providence- La Traviata - Conducting Conversations

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director, and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President. We talk about the upcoming performance of La Traviata and listen to some selections that will be performed on Friday July 18th, 7:00 PM, and Sunday July 20th, 3:00 PM, at the Columbus Theatre, in Providence. For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org 

07-06-14 Ocean State Theatre-Guys And Dolls - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director, and Frank O'Donnell, famous stand up comic and actor in “Guys and Dolls”.  We  talk about the upcoming musical, and listen to some of the songs from the hit show. It opens July 9th, at the new theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org 

06-29-14 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - 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 23 to August 3, at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center. For more information go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

06-22-14 Theatre By The Sea's Production of “Grease - Conducting Conversations

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

06-15-14 The Chorus of Westerly Summer Pops - Conducting Conversations

The Chorus of Westerly, is the subject of this week's program, with Ryan Saunders, Executive Director and Andrew Howell, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming Summer Pops concert, and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday June 21, at Wilcox Park, in Westerly, at 8:00 For more information call (401) 596-8663, or go to www.chorusofwesterly.org