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.

Rowan Bishop wears many hats in the theater world and we were happy to chat with him about many of them. From Director to Actor to Drag Queen to Set Designer to Costume Designing, among some of his talents he tells us how he honed these skills over the years. Also hear all the details about "Something Rotten" that he is directing at the Hendersonville Theater, teasers about the numerous hidden references to musical theater and Shakespeare in the play, and a "twist" for audience members seeing the show. And moving forward, he tells us about some plays he is currently writing, Drag Queen performances he has coming up, and how he will be focusing on his art.

What a multi-faceted and talented guest we had on our show! Jenna Jaffe is an actor, musician, dancer, composer, visual artist, and instructor, to name a few. And she has some exciting performances coming up, including concerts and an immersive "mask" performing arts production. Find out about her many different types of instructional classes and training, how to sign up as a student, some success stories she has had with disabled students, a new dance program at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, and much more. Also, get all the details about her upcoming role in "King Arthur's Body - a new play that is going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, but is also being performed for one night in Asheville.

One of the founders of the Street Creature Puppet Collective - Jen Murphy - recently chatted with us about puppets. Hear how her activism activities led to puppetmaking and the formation of this collective. Get all the details about what kind of puppets the artists make, how these large puppets are actually manipulated, some of the past and future events and parades where their puppets have "performed," information on the upcoming "Toe Down Festival" in Green Mountain and how interested folks can get involved and learn about this unique craft.

We had such an enoyable chat with Actor Amanda Ladd on the latest "Behind the Curtains" podcast produced by the Asheville Theater Alliance. Learn how she got involved in theater and some words of wisdom she received from a professor that she has never forgotten. Amanda also chats about her work at the New Circle Theatre Company in New York City, why she loves "new works," what roles are on her "bucket list," and her unique one-woman show coming up in April (and what she has to do on stage!). Then get all the details about the upcoming production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" bing presented by the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART) and how she is preparing for her role as Blanche DuBois. And she answers the question on everyone's minds - is Alan Ladd her father and what does she do with all his fan mail??

The Founder of Superhappy Productions Adam Arthur was the latest guest on the "Behind the Curtains" podcast being produced by the Asheville Theater Alliance. Hear about his background as an actor, why he founded Superhappy Productions, what the company is all about and its bizarre evolution through the years that started as a live radio show, and how The Match Game influenced its development. Also get all the details about the company's first release - "The Fight of the Bucket," as well as the scoop on the new series about to be launched entitled "From Within." And what is the best compliment Adam has ever received from his father (after seeing him perform for the first time) and what was the second best compliment - both will make you laugh out loud.