Karl Dunn: How to Burn a Rainbow

Karl Dunn: How to Burn a Rainbow

When Karl Dunn [https://www.karldunn.com/] decided to divorce his husband, it started him on a legal journey that was part emotional roller coaster...and part nightmare. But it also started him on the path of spiritual discovery, and he realized that to find himself, he had to pursue his quest. The resulting book, How to Burn A Rainbow, is an engaging, inspiring story of one man's growth and discoveries...and one that has lessons for us all. Listen in as Karl and Christopher discuss the book and Karl's deeply personal, ongoing, journey. Buy the book here [https://www.amazon.com/How-Burn-Rainbow-Marriage-Divorce-ebook/dp/B0CW16VTDB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=295IDBQ2ENMOP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lulVj5bX2_ZxevfpYXpxo92gribpeamS9iZc8HHJ_T4sOoIKjVd37196lqyGmd0RcY2NW737dGbP1cefKp6rtAi_DFANQmvrJwBSqNUxepCGe7GUD9gAMli2etSm8Isi6dPleJWBYz4GYDy00vjgWAly4XwCeNiOywygkY1k4rBB-lkBVafR6YTw7igf-G51yFIstFAFcDrc35iG7ta7P3X8DBDoE5zjHeN-CV6lcBI.WqLTuNICm_9peQMKB6hhWMUxqZAkRu8hhJNnLxTclQs&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+to+burn+a+rainbow&qid=1716235750&sprefix=how+to+burn+a+rain%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1].

Brock McGillis, Jennifer Rizzotti & Darius Rose

This episode features three insightful and engaging interviews. Brock McGillis is encouraging kids to be "shift makers," transforming attitudes and helping them understand and accept differences among their peers and their worlds. Jennifer Rizzotti, president of the Connecticut Sun and recipient of the Team Leadership Award at the Connecticut Voice Honors talks about building a diverse, accepting and vibrant culture on and off the court. Darius Rose (aka Drag Star Jackie Cox) talks about his new adventure starring Off-Broadway in Make Me Gorgeous, his life, his art, and his personal journey.

The Legends Episode: Charles Busch and Arnie Burton

In this episode, we talk with two theatrical legends. Arnie Burton has has had a distinguished career in a broad range of shows on Broadway and Off. He's got a rare comic skill that's currently on display in Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors [https://draculacomedy.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=onsale&gclid=CjwKCAiA1fqrBhA1EiwAMU5m_wNToh-zIP9LlwS67gpAS_io0AIRMGVn18F2_7y01VQi95Z013086RoCkGEQAvD_BwE]in New York. Theater fans need no introduction to the legendary Charles Busch, but they may not know the story behind this playwright, actor, and drag legend. In his new book Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy [https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Lady-Memoir-Most-Unusual/dp/1637744145], he takes readers on a journey through his incredible career, and he shares a bit of it with us.

David Grant of HGLHC & The Creators of "Make Me Gorgeous"

Join us for two fascinating conversations. David Grant is the director of the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective [https://hglhc.org/] (HGLHC) and he talks about the organization's 40-year history, all they've accomplished...and what's ahead. Playwright Donnie and Actor Wade McCollum are the creative force behind the new Off-Broadway Hit Make Me Gorgeous [https://gorgeousplay.com/]. They share their insights on the show, which tells the story of Kenneth/Kate Marlowe, a gay trailblazer whose amazing life and career is brought to life in this dynamic piece. The Voice Out Loud Podcast is sponsored by Southern Connecticut State University.

David Byrd of Goodspeed and Author David Kennerley

Listen in as Christopher has two intriguing conversations. David Byrd of Goodspeed talks about the theater's landmark 60th Anniversary Season, and Goodspeed's commitment to creating theater in a diverse and inclusive environment. Author David Kennerley discuss his new book Getting In, a history of Gay New York in the 1990s seen through flyers for clubs and parties. Both men talk about their work, their journeys and living authentically.