Francisca Beach discusses the Senga Classic Theatre Company (in Ojai, CA), and its Scottish roots, with “Our Ventura” host, Frank James Malle.
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An Audience with the Lizard Lady, by Gowan Calder
Nancy Smeets stars as The Lizard Lady, whose extraordinary capacity to adapt and survive her traumatic childhood resulted in her “Freak Show” circus career in Scotland. In this special “Our Ventura” excerpt, The Lizard Lady relives her memories from her Edinburgh flat.
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Scenes from Macbeth, by William Shakespeare
Frank James Malle, as Macbeth, and Nancy Smeets, as Lady Macbeth, are featured in these scenes from Macbeth.
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Taylor Kasch on What it Takes to be a Professional Actor
Taylor Kasch talks with Howard Leader about the difference between coaching and teaching young actors vs adult actors and offers specific advice for aspiring actors.
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Loree Lynn and Dreamakers Performing Arts Center
Loree Lynn is interviewed by OurVentura.com host, Frank James Malle. Loree is an artist, teacher, mentor, counselor, director, producer singer/songwriter and actress. She is the Founder of DreaMaker’s Center for the Aspiring Performing Artist, a non-profit corporation and is the author of Fabric & Anatomy of the Artist: The Significance of Art.
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The Phoenix Theater Group: Helping Recovering Addicts via Art
Tom Hannon talks about the Phoenix Theater Group with Annie Gabriel, including the history of the organization as well as its community contributions. Tom expresses how the organization helps recovering addicts through art, production and contribution.
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Karyl Lynn Burns Talks About The Rubicon Theater
Polly Hoganson interviews Karyl Lynn Burns, Founder and Producer of the Rubicon Theatre. Karyl discusses the history of the Rubicon name as well as the classes, theater camps, production camps and drama camps that they provide, as well as their theatrical dramas, comedies and musicals. Karyl talks about their community outreach and volunteer programs and also reminisces about Jack Lemmon and his wife, Felicia Farr, and their performance at the Rubicon Theatre.
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Leslie Nichols Discusses The Santa Paula Theater Center
Leslie Nichols, Primary Producer at the Santa Paula Theater Center, talks about community theater with Frank James Malle. Leslie discusses some of the history of the theater center, as well as their Main Stage and Backstage Productions. Leslie also talks about their annual one-act play competition for developing acting, directing, producing, designing and writing talent.
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Play: Phillie Ain’t No Fool, Written By Susan Rabin
Cab driver, Phillie Sagan (performed by Steve Grumette), navigates his passenger through Chicago traffic as well as the bittersweet memories of decades past.
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Abstract Art and Pointillism With Leonard Goldstein
Fine artist Leonard Goldstein discusses abstract pointillism and its history with Frank James Malle, as well as abstract art in general. Furthermore, Leonard touches on the yin and yang of abstract art and the spirit of art. Leonard answers the questions “What do you look for in abstract art?” as well as “Who contributed more to the art world: Andy Warhol or Jackson Pollock?” See examples of Leonard’s psychic warrior shields.
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