Music & Performance Episodes

Dive into the vibrant music and performing arts scene in St. Louis and beyond, featuring artists, their stories, and the transformative power of performance.
Oct. 24, 2018

Sensory Friendly Barber of Seville

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents a sensory-friendly family production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Mia DeJong discusses this kind of production in which kids will experience interactive workshops in stage makeup, dramatic movement, and singing ending in dramatic fashion with a condensed 30-minute opera of The Barber of Seville! https://www.opera-stl.org/explore-and-learn/for-everyone/2018-sensory-friendly-performance-opera-on-the-go
June 26, 2018

What is it Like to Sing Onstage as a Professional Singer?

Jennifer Johnson-Cano describes growing up in St. Louis, her growth as a singer with her opera debut at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and what it takes to make it as a professional singer. http://www.jenniferjohnsoncano.net/index.php A fascinating conversation with Sharon Smith from the Missouri Historical Society on the exhibit Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage and the effort behind the exhibit. http://mohistory.org/mediaroom/muny-memories-100-seasons-onstage/ http://mohistory.org/blog/100...
June 8, 2018

Project Appleseed and What is New at the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis

Project Appleseed has helped thousands of students, parents, and educators across the country. What do they do and why are they so successful? http://www.projectappleseed.org/ Tom Ridgely discusses his background and new role as executive producer of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Welcome to St. Louis! https://www.sfstl.com/
May 30, 2018

Beatboxing Champions

A fabulous time with Nicole Paris, Ed Cage, and TA Paris-Cage on beatboxing, living life to the fullest, and fun.