Best Artmaking Podcasts (2025)

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Townies with Craig and Linda Wasner, 10-2-25 27:23

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This week's guests are Craig and Linda Wasner, known across Northfield for music, and for their fun and festive barn that hosts weddings, concerts and social gatherings, including Wazaroo. They reminisce with us about “Over & Back” way back when, and talk about balancing music and farming; the connections between Northfield and Nashville; and how t…

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Aaliyah McQueen circa 2019 5:17

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Aaliyah McQueen is a versatile artist whose passion for creativity has shaped a dynamic and meaningful career. An active member of In Progress for over five years, she now serves as the organization’s Artist Services Coordinator. In this role, she brings her enthusiasm for artistic exploration to every project and community she engages with. Aaliya…

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Townies with Betsy Allister and Andrew Ehermann, 9-4-25 35:25

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Our guests today are Betsy Allister and Andrew Ehermann to talk about roots, food, and community. Betsy and Andrew are the farmers of Spring Wind Farm, a CSA on the north edge of Northfield. They share stories about planning and planting, the connection between humans and land, their favorite veggies, and what it’s like to nourish people and nouris…

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HATCHED #40 - Leslie Scott & Melanie Greene 48:35

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Today we had the pleasure of talking with two artists, Melanie Greene and Leslie Scott, who are both dancers, choreographers, teachers, and most importantly for our conversation today, two of the lead organizers for the International Dance Festival. The festival takes place in New Orleans September 4-7 and you can reserve tickets to their various e…

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Kazua Melissa Vang circa 2014 17:50

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Kazua Melissa Vang is a Hmong-American multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, photographer, and cultural producer based in Minnesota. Her work is deeply rooted in personal narrative, cultural memory, and the desire to amplify underrepresented voices within her community and beyond. A gifted visual storyteller, Vang’s photography has been exhibited at…

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Kristine Sorensen circa 1987 9:37

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Kristine Sorensen is one of the founding artists of In Progress. She serves both as the executive director for the organization and is a teaching artist that mentors youth and adults throughout the state of Minnesota. She tells her story of what it means to be an In Progress artist.By in progress

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Introducing Katrina Stories 2:34

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Katrina Stories is a documentary podcast built from first-person accounts recorded after Hurricane Katrina as part Mondo Bizarro's I-10 Witness Project. Each episode weaves together voices that reveal the human impact of the storm—stories of loss, resilience, anger and hope. The series preserves these testimonies as living history, offering listene…

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HATCHED #39 - Millicent Johnnie 1:00:23

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Millicent Johnnie is an award winning dancer, choreographer, director, teacher and filmmaker. She's currently in post-production on her most recent film Ma Negresse. For more info about us visit www.mondobizarro.org. Click here to donate to Mondo Bizarro. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. Here are some related links you may want to check out: Mor…

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Townies with Laura & Derek Meyers, 8-7-25 26:39

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Our guests today are Laura and Derek Meyers, owners of Imminent Brewing and dog lovers. They talk with us about the world of beer, dogs at home and at work, travels far and being close to home, and creating a welcoming community space for kind humans and friendly dogs. Plus, the story behind Dragon Squirrel beer.…

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Dhoua Vue circa 2011 4:07

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Dhoua Vue is a young talented storyteller who is dedicated to creating short films about her life and real life situations that affect young people. Dhoua was born into In Progress and is 3rd generation Hmong and 2nd generation filmmaker. She tells her story of what it means to be an In Progress artist.…

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Mickies Kiros / circa 2023 4:23

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Mickies Kiros is a passionate creative writer and storyteller who is dedicated to capturing his unique perspective on the world through words. Always seeking inspiration in his surroundings, he is actively honing his skills in story and narrative writing. His commitment to developing his craft has led him to attend multiple writing workshops and to…

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Townies – Music and Travel w/special guest Krista Middlebrooks 7/3/25 24:38

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Krista Middlebrooks loves music and travel. She talked with us about how music opens each of us to our emotions and connects us to community; how the flute chose her; visiting Japan with her daughter as tour guide; and the benefits of traveling outside your comfort zone. Plus: Japanese baseball, and a Moroccan folk song.…

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HATCHED #38 - James Bartelle & Zarah Spalding 53:31

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James Bartelle & Zarah Spalding recently shared their latest theatrical production Flying Dreams: The Ambitious Ascent of Icarus & Daedalus as part of our Mondo Bizarro Presents series in April. James is a multi-disciplinary artist living and working in New Orleans. Through the mediums of visual art, live performance, and theatrical writing, he "sp…

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Townies with Ray Coudret, 5-1-25 25:05

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This week’s guest is musician and classroom curriculum specialist Ray Coudret, who talks with us about composing music and composing lessons, instrument as voice, learning as discovery, and Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival. Plus, the story behind the band name Fred the Bear.By KYMN Radio | ArtMakers

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Townies with Dylan Nuebel, 4-3-25 21:43

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This week’s guest is Dyaln Nuebel. Dylan is a man about town. He talks about performing in his first Art Makers production Alice’s Wonder, the pleasure of libraries, his favorite places in Northfield, and Northfield’s openness to different kinds of people sharing community together. Plus, a shoutout for singer Justin Roberts.…

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Hatched #37 - Michelle Joan Papillion 1:01:01

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On Hatched #37 we talk with Michelle Joan Papillion. She is a a grower, creator and builder who works conceptually. Her current work is centered around shared economics and cultural heritage preservation. She's a steward of her ancestors' native land and created Royal Queen Farms. For more info about us and to donate to the show visit www.mondobiza…

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Hatched #36 - Farm Arts Collective 56:29

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In this episode we talk with Tannis Kowalchuk & Jess Beveridge from Farm Arts Collective. This past weekend we hosted them as part of our Mondo Bizarro Presents series during which they shared their latest work Decompositions. Farm Arts Collective is an Agri-Cultural organization located on Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, Pennsylvania whose m…

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Townies with Rich Larson, 3-6-25 21:11

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This week’s guest is Rich Larson. Rich and Andrew, the co-hosts of Remember Radio, talk about baseball, social connectedness, and how Northfield’s towncrier got his start in radio.By KYMN Radio | ArtMakers

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Townies with Lee Dilley, 2-6-25 24:28

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Lee Dilley grew up on a farm six miles north of Northfield. He talked with us about agriculture and culture, soil life, farming in the south pacific, and the importance of diversity to keep our natural world and our societies healthy.By KYMN Radio | ArtMakers

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Townies with Allie Lyman, 1-2-25 20:49

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Allie Lyman is a tug-of-war champion who travels the world for tug of war competitions, including the world games in China, a testing ground for the Olympics. Allie explains tug-of-war as a sport and talks with us about the pleasures of international travel, natural moments of discovery, being tourists in our own country, and growing up in Northfie…

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Townies with Scott Wopata, 12-5-24 20:21

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Scott Wopata is executive director of the Community Action Center and a long distance trail runner. He talks with us about the Superior Falls 100 Mile Race on Superior Hiking Trail, how it compares with running a non-profit with many projects and long term commitments, taking what the trail gives you, dancing through the trees, and the moment to be…

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Hatched #35 - Monique Verdin 54:49

1y ago54:49

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Monique Verdin is a transdisciplinary artist and storyteller who documents the complex relationship between environment, culture, and climate in southeast Louisiana. For more info about us and to donate to the show visit www.mondobizarro.org. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. Here are some links you may want to check out as you listen to the show…

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Morgen Arguelles / circa 2016 9:08

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Morgen Arguelles shares her story as a developing artist, the making of her film 4600 Children, and her work as a curator for In Progress's Studio 110 in Crookston Minnesota.By In Progress

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Masyn Arguelles / circa 2017 6:39

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Masyn Arguelles has been an active In Progress artists since they were the age of 11. Masyn is a photographer and writer and presents in this interview how she first recognized her talent as a writer. In their own words: "On my own time, I write a lot. It is usually poetry/spoken word. It may not be considered deep poetry, but it’s something I enjo…

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McKinna Amiot / circa 2022 2:17

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McKinna Amiot participated in our summer Storytellers Project at Studio 110 in Crookston. She has a deep love of nature and photography.By Kristine Sorensen

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Hatched #34 - Kelly Bond 47:22

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Kelly Bond is a New Orleans based director, choreographer, performer and teacher. Her and her creative partner, Ellery Burton, recently premiered their latest dance experiment, Fuzzy Bulldozer, at Catapult as part of our Mondo Bizarro Presents series. They'll be doing it again in Philadelphia and New Orleans later this year so follow Kelly on socia…

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Hatched #33 - Steve Bailey 1:05:49

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Steve Bailey is a theater artist, teacher, and arts administrator. He was the co-founder and producing director of Jump-Start Performance Co. in San Antonio, TX and has worked internationally with production companies from Peru to Slovakia. We got to talk to him on one of his last days as the Director of Operations for the National Performance Netw…

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Kao Choua Vue / circa 2007 13:58

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Kao Choua got her start with In Progress around 2007. She became a documentary filmmaker and founder of the Qhia Dab Neeg Flim Festival while working for In Progress. She now lives in northern California but continues to check in with us with dreams of bring back the Qhia Dab Film Festival in 2025.By Kristine Sorensen

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Hatched #32 - ashley sparks 1:02:20

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ashley sparks is a theater maker, engagement strategist, collaboration coach, and facilitator, as well as a long-time friend and collaborator with Mondo Bizarro. You can learn more about her from the links below as well as find some info related to subjects brought up on the show. spark+dive (facilitation & consulting business) mark-n-sparks (colla…

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Hatched #31 - Hali Dardar 1:03:05

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Hali Dardar is a New Media enthusiast, interaction designer and a member of the United Houma Nation. Her work supports process development, community-based design, language revitalization, indigenous media, and memory documentation. Some links Hali mentions during the podcast are: 10 Words in Uma Houma Language Project Language Keepers For more inf…

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Hatched #30 - Madeleine Grace Kelly 54:02

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Madeleine Grace Kelly is a visual artist and educator living in New Orleans. She is receiving her MFA from UNO this spring and you can witness her master's thesis exhibition entitled Temple of Familiars at the UNO Gallery (2429 St. Claude St) from March 9th to April 7th. From the official blurb about her show: Her paintings, etchings, and installat…

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Hatched #29 - Katya Chizayeva 57:11

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Katya Chizayeva is a New Orleans-based Ukrainian American artist, community activist, and acupuncturist. She is currently working on a show with Goat in the Road Productions based on her recent experiences in Ukraine called Top 5 Survival Moves, which gives us "a glimpse of Chizayeva's ongoing work with Ukrainian soldiers coming back from the front…

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Hatched #28 - Nicole Marquez 55:09

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Nicole Marquez is a dancer, advocate and a survivor of brain and spinal injuries. Approximately 15 years ago she relocated to New York with the aspiration of pursuing a career in dance on Broadway. Her dreams were momentarily deferred following an accident where she fell six stories from the roof of her apartment building. She will be performing he…

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Hatched #27 - Lizz Freeman Kelly 58:43

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LIzz Freeman Kelly is the Executive Director of ricRACK, a creative reuse shop and community sewing studio. ricRACK'S main focus is "keeping textiles out of the landfill and teaching all of New Orleans how to sew." Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. For more information about Mondo Bizarro and to donate visit www.mondobizarro.org.…

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Hatched #26 - Becca Chapman 53:45

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Becca Chapmans is a Chalmation, a performer, an educator, a lover of community, and curious human being. She, along with Alex Smith, co-founded a healthcare clowning nonprofit, Prescription Joy, that brings imagination and wonder to pediatric and adult hospitals in the Greater New Orleans area. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. For more informati…

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Hatched #25 - Simone Immanuel 1:02:11

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Simone Immanuel is a New Orleans born actor, writer, singer and dancer. We recently presented a work-in-progress showing of her one woman show On My Way: My Ancestors Wildest Dreams at our studio, Catapult, as part of our Mondo Bizarro Presents series. Simone says that the hope of her work is to show that God is with us all. Her goal is to use her …

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Hatched #24 - Synamin Vixen 50:23

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Synamin Vixen is a dancer, actor, poet, teacher, sex doula, herbalist, and so much more. She is bringing her latest performance called Daughter of a Nymph Devine to our studio, Catapult, this weekend (September 22, 23, 24). Seating is limited so get your reservations here today. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. For more information about Mondo B…

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Peter Webb 16:58

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On this edition of Townie Radio, hosts Andrew Rossow and Betsy Spethmann talk with math professor and star pianist Peter Webb, who mulls over the connections between calculations, compositions . . . and ridiculous math jokes.By KYMN Radio | ArtMakers

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Townies Radio with guest Rich Larson, 2-2-23 17:19

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Townies Radio, produced by Artmakers, premieres with hosts Andrew Rossow and Betsy Spethmann and guest KYMN's own Rich Larson.By KYMN Radio | ArtMakers

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KYMN A Friend You Can Count On! (Test Audio) 0:05

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This audio is here just as a placeholder to setup the podcast. KYMN has served the Northfield community at 1080 AM since 1968. Founder Stan Stydnicki launched a station to provide an eclectic mix of programs, including community news, sports and music. Were A Friend You Can Count On!By KYMN Radio | ArtMakers

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Azomali Obisakin / circa 2020 8:28

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In this episode, artist Azomali Obisakin talks about her history as a filmmaker, the acknowledgements she has received with the completion of her first film, and an upcoming movie she is producing about the impact of racism on children.By Kristine Sorensen

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Calixtra Bouchard / circa 2018 5:10

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In this episode, artist Calixtra Boucahrd talks about why she likes to movies and shares her history as an artist with In Progress working from Crookston Minnesota.By Kristine Sorenson

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Prue Cha / circa 2022 6:09

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In this episode, artist Cha Prue talks about why she likes to create animated videos and shares some special memories she carries of playing with her cousin Ghia Vue.By Kristine Sorenson

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Sai Thao / circa 1992 11:42

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In this episode, artist and co-founder of In Progress Sai Thao, explores her early days as an artist, her work as a teaching artist and what is on the horizon as she continues to develop programs for storytelling.By Kristine Sorensen

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Hatched #23 - Dee Dee Green 51:14

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Dee Dee Green is the Area Program Director for American Friends Service Committee's Peace by Piece New Orleans program. She is also a member of the New Orleans coalition Eye on Surveillance. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. COINTELSHOW runs 23-25 March. Click here to reserve your tickets. For more information about Mondo Bizarro visit www.mondob…

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Yeeleng Vue / circa 2007 9:04

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I would say dream big. I would say come here and don't be afraid to do what you need to do and express what you wanna do. Cuz we can always find a space for you here. Yeeleng's interview is part of the Origins Podcast Series where In Progress founder Kristine Sorensen speaks with artists about their artistic development, values and insights.…

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Jem Ebony / circa 2019 7:15

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Being an artist is not defined by any particular moment in your life. You as an artist, have the freedom to practice your expression in any way and at any time that you feel. So don't limit yourself to one thing. Take time to master the things that you commit to. -- Jem Ebony 12/31/21 Jem's interview is part of the Origins Podcast Series where In P…

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Hatched #22 - Renard Bridgewater 46:13

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Renard Bridgewater is a New Orleans based musician (performing under the moniker Slangston Hughes), organizer and cultural advocate who works as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MaCCNO). He is also a member of the New Orleans coalition Eye on Surveillance. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. C…

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MB BONUS AUDIO: Floating Adaptations in Search of Invisible Rivers 7:43

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This audio is an exploration of some of the waterways you will soon visit as part of A Studio in the Wood's event Floating Adaptations in Search of Invisible Rivers. Floating Adaptations in Search of Invisible Rivers is conceived by Monique Verdin, Jeff Becker and Mondo Bizarro. It is a search for the hidden histories of the land and water surround…

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Hatched #21 - Amelia Acosta Powell 55:22

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Amelia Acosta Powell is the Associate Artistic Director of the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. Previously she has worked as the casting director and artistic associate at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. and as line producer at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Our theme music is by Rotary Downs. For more information about Mondo Bizarro visit www.mondobi…