Conducting Conversations

6-24-12 The Courthouse Center for the Arts Titanic - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer, award winning actress/comedian Poppy Champlin and actor Chris Gleim.   We talk about the upcoming performance of  Titanic, and listen to some selections from the Tony Award winning musical.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

6-17-12 Theatre By The Sea's Sound of Music - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of  “Sound of Music”, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Brianne Moore, playing the role of Maria.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the musical.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

6-10-12 Opera Providence - Conducting Conversations

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director, and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President.  Also joining us is David McCarty, director of The Merry Widow.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some selections from the operetta that will be held on Friday and Saturday June 15 and 16, at 8:00PM, at the Park Theatre, 848 Park Ave., Cranston.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org

6-03-12 Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Harvey Robbins, founder and president of the Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America.  We'll  listen to some examples of great Doo-Wopp, and discuss an upcoming concert, on June 9, at Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino.   For more information go to  www.foxwoods.com or call Harvey at 978 256-6472.

5-27-12 Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Forever Plaid” - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of  “Forever Plaid”, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Scott Guthrie, Director.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the musical.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

5-20-12 Music On The Hill - Conducting Conversations

Music On The Hill, is the subject of this week's program, with Don Rankin, Board member of the festival.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented  June 7th to the 16th.  For more information call  401-738-5632, or go to www.musiconthehillri.com

5-13-12 The Courthouse Center for the Arts-Nunsense - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer and award winning actress Marilyn Farina.   We talk about the upcoming performance of  Nunsense, and listen to some selections from the smash musical.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

5-06-12 Theatre by the Sea 2012 Season - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's 2012 season, is the subject of this week's program, along with the announcement of the 2012 Season, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Joel Kipper, Managing Producer.  We talk about the upcoming shows, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the four musicals...Forever Plaid, The Sound Of Music, 9 to 5, and How To Succeed In Business, coming in 2012.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

4-29-12 RI Civic Choral and Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Steve Miller, Communications Director, and Edward Markward, Music Director.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on May 19th.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

4-22-12 Courthouse Center for the Arts - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer.   We talk about the upcoming shows, Nunsense, Titanic, The Music Series, and listen to some selections from them.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org

4-15-12 The Jamestown Community Chorus - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Dorothy Strang, President.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday May 5, 7:30 and Sunday May 6, at 3:00PM, at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown RI.  For more information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownri.com/chorus

4-08-12 Diana McVey-opera singer and teacher - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Diana McVey, opera singer and teacher.  We'll  listen to some examples of her music, and discuss her upcoming concerts, on April
14, 16, 20 and more, at various locations throughout New England.   For more information go to  www.dianamcvey.com

4-01-12 Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director.   We talk about the upcoming concert on Sunday, May 6, 2012, 3 PM, 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 http://www.musicadolce.org/MusicaDolce/Home.html

3-25-12 URI Theatre Department-Singin In The Rain - Conducting Conversations

The URI Theatre Department's production of “Singin In The Rain”, is the subject of this week's program, with Paula McGlasson, Dept. Chair, and Director, and Andrew Burnap, actor.  We talk about their upcoming show, and listen to some of the music from the musical being presented April 25 to the 29th, at the Robert E. Will Theatre.  For more information call 401-874-5843, or go to www.uri.edu/theatre

3-18-12 Courthouse Center for the Arts-Joseph and the Amazing... - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer.  His guests are Richard Sabellico, Director of their next production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and Billy Steeves, who plays Joseph.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some selections from it.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

3-11-12 Aoife Clancy and Eddie Dillon - Conducting Conversations

This week for St. Patrick's Day, we feature Aoife Clancy, Singer, and Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist.  We'll  listen to some examples of their music, and discuss their concert, on March 17, at The Ground Round in Pawtucket, and April 1, 3:00, at the Kinsale Inn. For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com  or  www.aoifeclancy.com

3-04-12 The Navy Choristers - Conducting Conversations

The Navy Choristers, is the subject of this week's program, with John Woodhouse, Past Chairman.  We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 11, 4:00, at Saints Barnabas Church in Portsmouth.  For more information call  401-849-1135, or go to www.newportnavychoristers.org

2-26-12 Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman, Pianist, Choral Conductor, Music Director, and Composer/Arranger.  We'll  listen to some examples of
her music, and discuss her concert, Phoenix From The Ashes, on March 21, at RI College.   For more information go to  www.judithlynnstillman.com

2-19-12 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Chris Hauck, Communications Director We talk about their upcoming concerts, and
listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 4, 3:30, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. For more information call 401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

2-12-12 R.I. International Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

The RI International Film Festival, is the subject of this week's program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming Gala to held on February 26 and listen to some of the music from some great motion pictures. For more information go to www.rifilmfest.org or call 401 861-4445.