Actor and Costume Designer Maree Starling joined us on the "Behind the Curtains" podcast produced by the Asheville Theater Alliance for a wide-ranging interview. We talked about their early introduction into the theater world and some of their "dream" roles. We delved into how they coped with the COVID shutdown and what new skill they learned that turned into a business. We then transitioned into their role as Nick Bottom in "Something Rotten" being presented by the Hendersonville Theatre, the character's rivalry with Shakespeare, and something very unique and fun about the show (especially for theater "geeks"). We also received some insight about costume design, as well as a sneak peek into their next show - "Clue" - at the Hendersonville Theatre and how the director has decided to shake it up to be different each night.

The Founder and Artistic Director of the ballet company Terpiscorps was the latest guest on the "Behind the Curtains" podcast being produced by the Asheville Theater Alliance. In our wide-ranging interview, she tells us how she got in the dance arena from an early age, some impressive accolades and honors she earned while still a teenager, the impetus behind her founding Terpiscorps and its unique benefit it provides dancers, and an interesting factoid about "The RIte of Spring" composed by Stravinsky. We also go into her process for choreographing new dance productions and her advice to patrons who are a little intimidated by ballet. Finally, get all the details about the deep and moving upcoming production of "Appalachian Phoenix" which honors the heroes of Hurricane Helene.

Long-time actor Allison Stinson had us in stitches during our latest podcast interview produced by the Ashevile Theater Alliance. We chatted about her 61-year career, the many diverse roles she has played, the remaining few that are still on her list, and how she found stages on which to perform worldwide. Also get all the details about the dark and throughtful comedy "Ripcord" being presented by the HART Theatre that centers around two very different women (wo each harbor some dark secrets) sharing a room in an assisted living facility and the many (and sometimes mean) pranks they play on each other.