Adventures in Artslandia With Susannah Mars

The love of his job is palpable; Steve Gonzales, Artistic Director of the Jefferson Dancers, with company members Star Coltrin, and Jensen Sears talk about their love of the work with the company and celebrate 25 years of collaboration with their costume designer Earlene Munnerlyn.

What a joy to dive into art making with Samantha Wall. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and now living in Portland, Samantha is represented at Russo Lee Gallery, and is courageously and beautifully expressing her life in her drawings. Don't miss this interview!

Ciao! What a joyful chat with Christopher Mattaliano, General Director of Portland Opera, and Andrea Bartoloni, Honorary Consul of Italy for the State of Oregon, about Verdi's La Traviata, coming up at The Keller Auditorium. We talk all things Italian, including a pre show restaurant recommendation. Ciao!

David Pay loves to share great music and connect musicians in intimate settings; don’t miss this joyful chat with him, and revel in the 2018 MODULUS FESTIVAL, five days celebrating innovative and wondrous music. It begins Friday, November 2, 2018

Today Susannah chats with acting professor Connie's de Veer. Her new book (co written with Jan Elfline) is Actor For Life. Sean Hayes from Will and Grace says: "Connie's ability to connect with actors on an artistic and personal level that gave me all the tools I needed to succeed in this business."

Today, Susannah talks to the spectacular Lila Down who will be sharing with The Oregon Symphony a celebration of Dia de los Muertos. This brilliant artist , combines her unique voice, compelling stage presence, and poignant storytelling to bridge traditions from across the Americas.

Winery Director Christine Clair, and Winemaker Joe Ibrahim talk about Willamette Valley Vineyard's wine story, and help me hone my skills in wine tasting! (including tasting some wine!)

45th Parallel Universe is celebrating their 10th Anniversary of creating envelope pushing work with The Big Bang on October 5th. Meet Ron Blessinger, Greg Ewer and Joe Berger who set the table for listening in unique ways; offering free private music lessons and providing beauty through music. Then, great minds think alike, Patrick Walsh is bringing The Iliad to all the correctional facilities in the state of Oregon, bringing theatre and music to returning citizens!

What are we here for? Is time a friend or an enemy? Do we all eventually end up in the same place, but take different routes to get there?

This is a funny, moving, and thought-provoking piece and you don't want to miss listening to Will Eno talk about his artistic process and zest for life.

Wakey Wakey, opens at Portland Playhouseon September 26th.

Danielle Weathers and Jason Glick talk about Milwaukie's own Chapel Theatre Collective https://chapeltheatremilwaukie.com
Their first production will be Kat Ramsburg's An Anatomy of a Hug; don't miss this chat about their juicy upcoming season AND
Captivating playwright Will Eno talks about his play Wakey Wakey, which will be opening at Portland Playhouse on September 26th. www.portlandplayhouse.org