Best Seventh Art Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Season 6 Ep 10: Caravaggio, Conversion of Saint Paul 32:33

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Finishing season 6 off on a high, we have special guest David Bickerstaff - co-director of Exhibition on Screen’s ‘Caravaggio’ - exploring the true nature of the artist behind the ‘Bad Boy of Baroque’ persona... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Lord of the Flies: Two Casts, One Story 36:18

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Send us a text Power is easy to claim and hard to carry—especially when the rules fall away. We take you inside a bold staging of Lord of the Flies led by a first-time director who turns rehearsal into a living workshop on leadership, morality, and what it means to build a tribe. The twist: two full casts, one male and one female, telling the same …

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Season 6 Ep 9: Georges Seurat, Bathers at Asnières 31:33

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Painted before his 25th birthday, this monumental 2m x 3m work was supposed to be Seurat’s big break but was rejected by the 1884 Salon... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6 Ep 8: Dora Carrington, Farmhouse at Waternlath 31:59

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This week, Phil and Laura talk about a Tate Britain work that pulls you in with its striking depiction of the rolling hills of Cumbria, uncovering the hidden story of the Bloomsbury Group icon who created it... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6 Ep 7: Zdeněk Dvořák, Czech Tradition 27:34

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This visceral photograph of a butcher at work, chosen by special guest World Food Photography Awards founder Caroline Kenyon, brings up issues surrounding the importance of food in preserving cultural heritage... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6 Ep 6: Henri Matisse, Woman Reading at a Yellow Table 29:16

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In this episode, Phil and Laura talk to Christopher Gorham, author of the fascinating new book ‘Matisse and Art Under the Nazis’, and explore how Matisse and other artists of the time navigated the occupation, avoiding arrest whilst using art to express disgust for the horrors unfurling around them... Support the show…

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Dreams Deferred: A Raisin in the Sun 36:19

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Send us a text What happens when dreams wait too long? This timeless question drives Lorraine Hansberry's masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, now coming to life at Chino Community Theater under TonI Lynd's passionate direction. Set in 1950s Chicago, the play follows a family whose members each nurture distinct dreams while sharing cramped quarters in …

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Season 6 Ep 5: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, La Chaîne Simpson 32:06

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Two icons of French culture come together in this week’s artwork – Toulouse-Lautrec and the bicycle! Known for his ability to capture the bohemian lifestyle of late 19th-century Paris, Toulouse-Lautrec's dynamic poster design showcases famous French cyclists Constant Huret and Lisette Marton battling it out at the Vélodrome de la Seine... Support t…

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Season 6 Ep 4: Artemesia Gentileschi, Self Portrait as Saint Catherine 34:44

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This episode examines Artemesia’s powerful self-portrait and the heartbreaking, inspirational story of survival behind it - with special guest Asia Graziano, author of ‘Artemesia Gentileschi’ for leading art publisher Scripta Maneant... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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STTSIE Riverside Community Players: Unveiling Agatha Christie's Towards Zero 50:00

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Send us a text Dive into the fascinating world of forgotten theatrical treasures with our premiere episode of Steps to the Stage Inland Empire! We're pulling back the curtain on Agatha Christie's "Towards Zero," a mystery play with a remarkable history that vanished from the stage for decades after its American debut in the 1940s. Director Christop…

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Season 6 Ep 3: Keith Pettit, Cabriole 1:00:24

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This week’s episode features a fascinating sculpture carved from ‘Bog Oak’, preserved for nearly 6,000 years in a Sussex peat bog being transformed into a ballet dancer mid-leap... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 6, Ep.2: J M W Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks at Petworth 38:39

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J. M. W. Turner, The Lake, Petworth: Sunset, Fighting Bucks at Petworth Recorded on site at Petworth House, West Sussex with curator Dr. Emily Knight, this episode looks at the Turner work which lives in the fabulous ‘Carved Room’ depicting Petworth’s stunning grounds. Join Phil and Laura as they explore the house, the art and Turner’s link to the …

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Season 6, Ep.1: Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper 39:36

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Kicking off Season 6 with a bang is one of the most famous works of art in history – Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’. In this episode, Phil & Laura delve into the fascinating layers of meaning and mastery in this iconic work. Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Imagination Takes Center Stage: Inside Seussical the Musical 32:24

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Send us a text Step into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as 7th Street Community Theatre presents "Seussical the Musical," a production where imagination takes center stage and the boundaries between reality and fantasy beautifully blur. This episode of Steps to the Stage takes listeners behind the curtain with the creative team bringing this belo…

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Behind the Scenes of Urinetown 29:34

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Send us a text What happens when actors become directors? The latest episode of Steps to the Stage takes you behind the scenes with the creative team of "Urinetown the Musical" as they prepare for opening night at 7th Street Community Theatre. Co-directors Luke Hooganraad and Marcy Pinedo share the exhilarating and sometimes overwhelming experience…

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Behind the Mole Hill: Children's Theater From Page to Stage 24:56

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Send us a text Dive into the enchanting world of "The Mole Hill Stories" with director Jesse Pyle as she unveils the creative journey behind Chino Community Theater's latest production. This magical bilingual adaptation transforms three beloved children's tales by Lois Ehlert into a celebration of friendship, nature, and cultural diversity. What ma…

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Building a Student-Led Theatre Program at Ayala Theatre Company 45:40

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Send us a text What happens when a teacher trusts students to create theatrical magic? In this captivating conversation from Ayala High School's drama department, we discover how one unexpected career twist transformed English teacher Madeline Sherritt into a theater director who puts students firmly in the driver's seat. Technical Director Aiden K…

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Bending The Spoon: 3 on the Edge Festival 23:25

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Send us a text How often do audiences get to experience a play directed by its own playwright? In this enlightening episode of Steps to the Stage, we take you behind the scenes of "Bending the Spoon," part of Chino Community Theatre's Three on the Edge Festival, where writer-director Ken Lay brings his own creation to life. The play centers on a th…

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Savage in Limbo: 3 on the Edge Festival 21:36

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Send us a text Regret, change, and the peculiar state of limbo take center stage in our riveting conversation with the cast and director of "Savage in Limbo," part of Chino Community Theatre's Three on the Edge Festival. This John Patrick Shanley one-act transports audiences to a seedy Bronx bar circa 1984, where five characters who've known each o…

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Breathing Corpses: 3 on the Edge Festival 20:27

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Send us a text Death has a way of revealing who we truly are. In this captivating episode of Steps to the Stage, we dive deep into one of the most intriguing productions in the Three on the Edge Festival – "Breathing Corpses" by British playwright Laura Wade. Director Lauren Bell and actors John Nisbet and Amanda Flanagan take us behind the scenes …

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Feed Me, Seymour: Little Shop of Horrors Comes to 7th Street 28:23

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Send us a text A 1200-pound puppet in two massive crates. A first-time actor at age 54. A female voice for the traditionally male Audrey II. This is not your average Little Shop of Horrors—and that's precisely what makes it special. The creative team behind 7th Street Community Theater's upcoming production sits down to reveal how they're transform…

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Letting Creativity Fly: The Making of Schoolhouse Rock Live 24:56

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Send us a text Discover the magic of Schoolhouse Rock as our talented team discusses the evocation of childhood nostalgia and the fostering of creativity in youth theater. The episode resonates with stories that intertwine personal experiences with educational foundations in theater. • Introduction to Schoolhouse Rock live • The conceptual backbone…

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Season 5, Ep.11: Tibetan Wheel of Life Thangka 26:23

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For the final episode of Season 5, Phil teams up with his brother Marc to examine his beautiful Christmas present, a stunning depiction of the Buddhist Wheel of Life which Marc brought back from his travels in Nepal... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Empowering Young Talent in Theater: Ontario High School Drama Department 28:35

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Send us a text The episode highlights Ontario High School's thriving theater program, focusing on its recent renovations and the upcoming production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The conversation emphasizes the importance of student involvement, community support, and the transformative power of theater in fostering creativity and collabora…

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Season 5, Ep.10: Wood, Earth, Hoop by Walter Bailey 39:23

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In this week's episode, Phil & Laura talk to Mark Collins, art collector and owner of Artelium Wine Estate in Sussex to discuss a unique sculpture currently residing on their estate... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.9: Orange, Red, Yellow by Mark Rothko 37:05

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A badly needed splash of colour this week as Phil & Laura take a deep dive into a Rothko work which sold in 2012 for the staggering sum of $87 million. Just what lies behind those famous, vibrant rectangles... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.8: Genesis #9/18 by Alan Magee 27:22

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This week, Phil speaks to us from Friday Harbour, San Juan Island, USA with Assistant Curator of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art Wendy Smith about a very unique artwork, finished by a loom in Belgium thousands of miles from the artist who painted it... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.6: Deep Forest by Emily Carr 31:00

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This week, Phil meets with senior curator Richard Hill from the Vancouver Art Gallery to discuss a moody and mysterious work by the matriarch of Canadian art... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.7: The Haywain Tryptich by Hieronymus Bosch 33:54

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This week, Laura and Phil discuss the eternally bizarre and delightful Bosch, focusing on one of his fabulous triptychs, with this one telling the story of the Fall... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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'Steel Magnolias': Friendship & Resilience in a Southern Salon 24:13

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Send us a text What happens when the joys and sorrows of life unfold in a Southern salon filled with laughter and tears? Join us on Steps to the Stage as we welcome director Dona Rice and cast members Stephanie and Jessie, who bring "Steel Magnolias" to life with remarkable warmth and depth. Dona shares a heartfelt synopsis, highlighting the resili…

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Season 5, Ep.5: Starry Night over the Rhône by Van Gogh with Martin Bailey 23:23

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The new year kicks off with Phil revisiting Van Gogh’s romantic masterpiece – and the poster image for our smash hit documentary Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers – this time with world Van Gogh expert Martin Bailey at the National Gallery... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.4: Christmas Special - The Monopoly Board, Lizzie Magie 45:00

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In this cosy Christmas special, Laura and Phil sit down with three times British Monopoly champion (and Phil’s brother) Mike and his long-suffering son Alex to discuss the remarkable artwork of the monopoly board over a mince pie or two... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.3: Le Pont-Neuf by Pierre-Auguste Renoir 22:13

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Phil speaks with curator Mary Morton at one of his favourite galleries - the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC - about a poignant view of Paris a year on from one of the worst years in Parisian history... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.2: Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Salvador Dalí 30:45

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In this episode, Phil & Laura look at Dali’s unique take on the crucifixion, supposedly inspired by what Dali called his “cosmic dream” of the universe... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 5, Ep.1: Olive Grove, Saint-Rémy (1889) by Vincent van Gogh 45:31

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Season 5 begins in the warm and inviting olive groves around Saint Remy which Van Gogh painted repeatedly, fascinated as he was by the irregular growth and ever-changing colours... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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It's a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play & CCT Season Reveal 28:26

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Send us a text What if you could bring the charm of a 1940s radio play to the stage, all while presenting the venerable classic, It's A Wonderful Life? On "Steps to the Stage," we explore this intriguing blend with director Chris Diehl and actors Philip Kasinski, Lourie Deards Chase, and Danny Chase as they breathe new life into "It's a Wonderful L…

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Soul SiStories Trailer: Finding Hope Through Creativity w/Brianna McDonnell 8:45

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Send us a text What happens when hope meets creativity? Dona Rice, an intuitive medium and author, alongside Diana Herweck, a seasoned therapist and counselor, invite you to embark on an emotional journey in their premiere podcast episode featuring LA-based performer and creative powerhouse Brianna McDonnell. We promise you’ll encounter stories tha…

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Reimagining 'Carrie': Empowering Storytelling Through Theater and Music with Marlee & Allison 32:29

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Send us a text Allison and Marlee, the visionary directors of a unique community theater production of "Carrie," join us to share their intriguing adaptation of Stephen King's classic tale. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, this take on "Carrie" revives the musical version, infusing it with the raw energy of King's novel and De Palma's film. O…

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Behind the Curtain: Inside Claremont High School's Thriving Theater Program 37:02

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Send us a text Curious about how a high school theater department thrives in today's competitive extracurricular landscape? Join us on "Steps to the Stage" as we shine a spotlight on the Claremont High School theater department. We'll kick off our journey with an intimate conversation with Director Mohamed Mangrio, who shares his inspiring path to …

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The Ripple Effect of Lies: Unveiling 'The Children's Hour' with Toni Lynd and Cast 29:33

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Send us a text What happens when a lie spirals out of control and destroys lives? In this episode of "Steps to the Stage," we explore the compelling story behind "The Children's Hour" with director Toni Lynd and cast members Tiffany McMahon, Tracy Lay, and Madison Diaz. Toni offers a deep dive into his creative vision, revealing what motivated her …

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Bringing Childhood Dreams to the Stage: Andrea's Journey with "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 20:05

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Send us a text What if your childhood dreams could come to life on stage? This episode of "Steps to the Stage" promises an enchanting look into the world of community theater as we chat with Andrea, the spirited first-time director of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang." From the magical storyline of a race car saved from the scrapyard to the charming musica…

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The Heart of Tuck Everlasting: With Shawna Rumbaugh & Colin Thomas 19:20

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Send us a text What if living forever wasn't as wonderful as it seems? Unpack the timeless tale of "Tuck Everlasting" with us as director Shawna and actor Colin share their intimate connections to this captivating story. Hear Shawna recount her journey from reading the novel with her children to realizing her dream of bringing it to the stage. Coli…

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Season 4, Ep.10: Starry Night Over the Rhône by Vincent Van Gogh 36:38

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This week, Phil and Laura look at Vincent’s other ‘Starry Night’, painted just down the road from his famous yellow house in Arles, and explore the themes of love, madness and beauty that have followed this beloved and troubled artist over the centuries... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 4, Ep.9: Augustus of Prima Porta Statue - Vatican Museums 38:03

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Talk about good PR! This masterpiece by an unknown Greek artist depicts the first official emperor of Rome, Augustus, demonstrating his firm grasp of the importance of a carefully crafted public image in 20AD... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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STTS Drama Department: Meet Giorgio Haddad! 25:59

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Send us a text What if your passion could transform you from a hesitant newcomer to a shining star? Join us on this exciting premiere episode of "Steps to the Stage-Drama Department," where we spotlight the incredible journey of Giorgio Haddad, a 17-year-old actor who embarked on his theatrical path thanks to his mother's encouragement. Giorgio ope…

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Season 4, Ep.8: Colliers Unloading on Hove Beach by John Constable 27:18

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This week, Phil’s takes leading BBC radio presenter Danny Pike for a trip to the Brighton Pavilion to examine local legend John Constable’s stunning work depicting the seafront a stone’s throw from our office… Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 4, Ep.7: Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez 34:29

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This week, Phil and Laura discuss what has been repeatedly named one of the greatest paintings in history, the monumental ‘Las Meninas’ or ‘The Maids’ by the legendary Diego Velázquez... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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'The Wolves': The Intersection of Sports and Theater with Director Marlee Lane 21:29

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Send us a text What happens when the worlds of sports and theater collide? Discover the vibrant interplay of these two disciplines in our latest episode as we sit down with Marlee Lane, the brilliant director behind "The Wolves." Marlee opens up about her personal connection to the play's theme, drawing from her own experiences as a former teenage …

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Season 4, Ep.6: Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando by Edgar Degas 28:49

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This week, co-directors of My National Gallery, London Ali Ray and Phil Grabsky discuss Ali’s favourite work in this world-renowned gallery, and just why it stuck out to her amongst this enormous collection of masterpieces... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Unleashing Creativity: Inside the Magic of Summer Theater Camps with Marlee Lane 20:05

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Send us a text Curious about how the magic of summer camps comes to life at the 7th Street Community Theater? Join us as we sit down with Marlee Lane, the passionate camp director who transforms creative themes into unforgettable experiences for young theater enthusiasts. With exciting camps like "Wild Wild West," "Dino-Mite," "Puppets on Deck," an…