Someone's Thunder
Native New Yorkers, entertainment professionals, and long-time friends Angela Pierce and Stephanie Klapper chat about film, TV, theater, creativity, and life in general. As well as all the surprises, thunder, and "someones" behind it.
Episodes
98 episodes
Christa Scott Reed & Brian Letchworth of Occasional Drawl Productions
Christa Scott Reed & Brian Letchworth of Occasional Drawl Productions join Stephanie and Angela to talk about their current production of
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Vivienne Benesch
Vivienne Benesch joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her career directing, acting and her current experience as a Producing Artistic Director in her eighth full year with PlayMakers Repertory Company
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51:38
Kelsey Rainwater
Kelsey Rainwater joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about teaching, being a fight and intimacy director, and unexpected opportunities. Kelsey is an actor and current teacher for Yale. To find out more about Kelsey, visit her
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33:08
Heather Strickland
Heather Strickland joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about being a fight and intimacy director, collaboration and what consent looks like in rehearsal. Heather is a theater artist and former dancer working in North Carolina. To find out more a...
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34:21
Stephen Burdman & NY Classical Theatre
Stephen Burdman joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about accessibility, redefining classics and panoramic theatre. Stephen Burdman founded New York Classical Theatre in 2000 and is the vision behind the cr...
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54:45
Martin Platt
Martin Platt joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about theater, music and breaking rules. Martin is a Tony Award winning producer, director, proud Carnegie Mellon alum and much more. To find out more about Martin, visit the Perry Street Theatric...
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Frank Gappa
Frank Gappa joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, gigging, and opting for physical media on his latest album. Frank is an indie musician and singer-songwriter. To find ...
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37:27
Encore Episode Jimmy Awards & Rachel Reiner
In celebration of the recent 15th annual Jimmy Awards, we're re-releasing our interview with Rachel Reiner.Rachel Reiner joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about making connections, encouraging support, and being unapologetically multif...
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Michael Rafalowich
Michael Rafalowich joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, collaboration and a love for the obscure. Michael is a musician, dj, writer and reporter; part of the power trio of The ...
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Jasmine Hirst
Jasmine Hirst joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about documentaries, hard times and healing with art. Jasmine is a filmmaker, photographer and artist originally from Brisbane who now lives in New York City. To find out more about Jasmine...
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34:33
Julia Knight
Julia Knight joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her experience as a birth doula, noticing and molding energetic environments, and auditioning while breastfeeding. Julia began her career in dance and has worked as a fight choreographer, pe...
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37:17
Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about directing, becoming a teaching artist, and bringing originality to every performance. Christopher began his career as an actor both on and off Broadway before delving into directi...
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39:29
Spring Re-Release: Eliza Parrilla of Wardrobe Boss
Happy Spring! We are re-releasing a Someone's Thunder favorite Eliza of Wardrobe Boss. Eliza Parrilla joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about living authentically, survival jobs, and finding joy in self-expression. Eliza is a personal ...
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Dani Martineck
Dani Martineck joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about gender-expansive performers, their short film and a bit of psychology. Dani is a non-binary performer, writer and p...
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32:43
Allison Ward~MADAME FORTUNA
Allison Ward joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about treasure-hunting, all things vintage and composition. Allison is the owner of Madame Fortuna (updated website coming soon) who st...
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39:04
Seema Desai Maglio Founder & CEO of The Found Word
Seema Desai Maglio joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the joy of writing, cultivating an audience and growing up in Queens. Seema is the CEO and founder of The Found Word which specializes in cre...
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33:44
Izaak Sunleaf & Jaron Young of Boyband Breakup ~ The Musical
Izaak Sunleaf and Jaron Young join Stephanie and Angela to talk about comedy, self-producing, and their show: Boyband Breakup: The Musical. Izaak ...
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53:27
Ned Morgan from Water Compass
Ned Morgan joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the non-profit Water Compass, creativity in community messaging and the Statue of Liberty. Ned is an expert in environmental management and sh...
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47:21
Kara Arena
Kara Arean joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about song writing, devised plays and accent work. Kara is an actor and singer/songwriter based in New York. You can find out more about Kara at her ...
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41:35
Dennis Milam Bensie
Dennis Milam Bensie joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about wig design, playing with dolls, and a daily dose of art. Dennis is a designer, author and educator.&n...
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37:40
2023 Year End thanks!
A quick note from all of us: Happy New Year and thanks for all the support! We'll be back soon with our next interview.
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Joshua Sterling Bragg
Joshua Sterling Bragg joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about filmmaking, the digital media landscape, and inspiring stories from people living with rare diseases. Josh is the Senior Creative Director & Cinematographer for
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40:54
Darius Phelps
Darius Phelps joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about poetry, continuing education, and finding inspiration through grief. Darius is a poet, illustrator, educator and activist. You can find out more about Darius at his
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40:21
Melissa Fitzgerald & ALLRISE
Melissa Fitzgerald joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about service, hope and raising awareness through art. Melissa is the Director of Strategic Engagement at ALLRISE, a non-profit advocacy organization...
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53:22
Rick Benjamin Founder & Artistic Director of The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
Rick Benjamin joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, preservation efforts, and finding your audience. Rick is the Founder & Artistic Director of The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra which is an historic American music repertory ense...
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