Playing Out Loud

Episode 17: Betsie Hammerberg and Colleen Hill-Rakunas

Betsie Hammerberg and Colleen Hill-Rakunas join us for a secretive yet lively, and educational episode on costumes, directing, artistic families and their influence plus many, many laughs. Podcast Music Composed by: Cynthia Van Maanen, composer (Faculty, Music Composition at Interlochen Arts Academy) Performed by: Interlochen Jazz Combo  Directed by Chris Glassman (Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Arts Academy) Recorded by: Recording Engineer Marc Lacuesta (Director of Music Production at Interlochen Arts Academy)

Episode 16: Jan Dalton and Tom Czarny

Jan and Tom are two dynamic actors, with stories to underpin their success and performative adventures. Both came to the studio with heartfelt gratitude to share their love of the theatre, their experiences, and to impart some inspiration and joy into our little podcast. I am certain you will love this one! Podcast Music Composed by: Cynthia Van Maanen, composer (Faculty, Music Composition at Interlochen Arts Academy) Performed by: Interlochen Jazz Combo  Directed by Chris Glassman (Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Arts Academy) Recorded by: Recording Engineer Marc Lacuesta (Director of Music Production at Interlochen Arts Academy)

Episode 15: Leo and Max Buzzell-Bevington

Leo and Max burst into the studio today with hilarity, deep thoughts, Shakespeare everything, and a passion for the theatrical arts. Oh and if you listen closely, you'll hear some Dutch spoken (it sounds complicated)! Podcast Music Composed by: Cynthia Van Maanen, composer (Faculty, Music Composition at Interlochen Arts Academy) Performed by: Interlochen Jazz Combo  Directed by Chris Glassman (Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Arts Academy) Recorded by: Recording Engineer Marc Lacuesta (Director of Music Production at Interlochen Arts Academy)

Episode 14: Anna Beard and Cameron Stefanski

We finally have two dancers in the studio (arguably the most flexible people we've had)! Today we learned a ton about Anna and Cameron as dancers, choreographers, and performing artists - plus all the fun things they are working on! They also aced the "rapid fire" quiz at the end. Podcast Music Composed by: Cynthia Van Maanen, composer (Faculty, Music Composition at Interlochen Arts Academy) Performed by: Interlochen Jazz Combo  Directed by Chris Glassman (Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen) Recorded by: Recording Engineer Marc Lacuesta (Director of Music Production at Interlochen)

Episode 13: Laura Osgood Brown and Amanda Sewell

Both Dr. Amanda Sewell from Classical IPR and Dr. Laura Osgood Brown from Interlochen's Opera Theatre department, come from classical music backgrounds and on this episode, we discuss how "extra" opera is, education and radio work in the same space, and how truly universal classical music is. Podcast Music Composed by: Cynthia Van Maanen, composer (Faculty, Music Composition at Interlochen Arts Academy) Performed by: Interlochen Jazz Combo  Directed by Chris Glassman (Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen) Recorded by: Recording Engineer Marc Lacuesta (Director of Music Production at Interlochen)