Acting And Dramatic Arts Episodes

Send us a text Incredibly grateful to sit down with actor and contortionist Samantha Rodes for this compelling and insightful interview. Samantha Rodes is a versatile actor with extensive experience in creature and prosthetic performance, contortion, yoga, and motion capture. She has worked alongside many acclaimed artists, both under layers of prosthetics and suited up for motion capture, including Academy Award-winning director Guillermo Del Toro in Nightmare Alley and visionary director Za...

Send us a text Comedian, and founder of Gold Comedy, Lynn Harris joins to the show to discuss how anyone can be funny, inspiration, and more. End 2025 with this great episode! Lynn Harris, the founder of GOLD Comedy, the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women and non-binary folks grow their comedy careers and creative side hustles, join a powerful community, and make funny stuff. Through our classes, celebrity speaker series, sketch teams, shows, and more, our mem...

Send us a text Kerstin Schultz, most recently known for roles in The Rightous Gemstones sat down to discuss her start, balancing her busy lifestyle, struggles, and more. To find out more about Kerstin, visit her IMDB page here: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm7854901/ To learn more about her business go here: https://partyanddiet.com/ Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Tammy Takaishi Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Visit www.creativepeaceme...

Send us a text Panel episodes are ones I enjoy doing on my show, and this one features returning guests, Playwright and Beatlephile, Jack Canfora, Elizabeth Macduffie of Meat For TeaCast podcast, and Meat For Tea: The Valley Review) as well as Dr. Amrita Sen, who's published several works and lectured on Shakespeare. This episode is also special because the fab hosts of Meat for Teacast podcast have edited this, and are featuring it as their season six finale! Fans of my show shou...

Send us a text My colleague and good friend Michael Manzi (a Drama Therapy Masters student at time of recording) sits down to discuss his unique career, the power of the arts, and his personal journey and what drama therapy, music therapy, and music mean in his life, and so much more. Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and ...

Send us a text My friend Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith returns to the podcast to dish on her latest adventures and projects! This episode, and her previous one, is perfect for directors, actors, and those interested in cinema! To learn more about her, go here: https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/dr-rebekah-louisa-smith/ Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the show Visit www.creativepeac...

Send us a text Art Bell sits down to discuss his illustrious career, the differences of writing across genres, creatiity, and more. Art Bell is a writer and former television executive known for developing and launching the Comedy Channel (later Comedy Central) while at HBO; and, as president of Court TV, overseeing daily live courtroom coverage and the production of hundreds of hours of original true-crime television series, documentaries, and movies. His memoir Constant Comedy: How I Starte...

Send us a text Barbara Howlin of The Howling Hive is an LA based writer, actress, Reiki master, and creative guide. Barbara's mission is to help fellow creatives be able to live a life of balance, play, and flow--finding joy in the creative journey. To learn more about her mission, visit her website. https://www.thehowlinghive.org/ Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta...

Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith (aka Rebekah Film Dr) was born in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. From humble beginnings working as a Personal Assistant at lots of corporate companies, she worked her way up to become an award-winning consultant and media personality who now has more than 10 years of film festival strategy consulting experience. After choosing not to pursue a career in Academia teaching film studies, Rebekah began her film industry career in 2009, working as one of the producers of Wal...

Actor, Director, and Writer, Dinah Manoff, known for her roles in Grease, Child's Play, Empty Nest, and many more, sits down to discuss her book THE REAL TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY OF JACKIE GOLD, the importance and impact of the arts, and more. To learn more about Dinah, or to purchase her book, visit the link below https://dinahmanoff.org/ Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealp...

Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California, is internationally recognized for its significant role in the development of American theater. One of the most prolific theaters in the country, the Playhouse has staged thousands of original productions since its founding in 1917 including premieres of works by Tennessee Williams, Eugene O’Neill, Suzan Lori Parks and hundreds more. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman since 2016, Pasadena Playhouse’s pro...

Jane McCarry, a brilliant Scottish Actor, known for the comedy show STILL GAME, (and one of my all-time faves) joins to show today to dispense words of wisdom, and share funny stories. She's a delight and I cannot wait to have her back again for part two! She's also a teacher, acting coach, and producer! To find our more about Jane and her current projects, please follow the links below: Website: https://www.janemccarry.com/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565013/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway plays including Poetic License, Place Setting, and Jericho, a New York Times “Critics Pick.” He was no...

The 2023 podcast year starts off with a good friend of mine, former Rockette, Laura Henning. Laura is a multi-creative including dancer, model, actor, singer and choreographer. She currently resides in New Mexico and enjoys spending time with family and her two puppies. In this episode she delves in how she keeps her creative mind and spirit excited through the ups and downs, chats about some amazing books and movies, as well as reminisces on her time with the Rockette's, and much more. This in...

You may have heard of Heather's amazing story about her love and dedication to the arts via the viral Humans of New York post via her husband Mark. I recently had the opportunity to chat with her about her work with AhHa!Broadway, and get to know more about what drives and inspires her. Buckle up for an inspiring, heartfelt interview! Heather Edwards is Co-Founder of the women-led non-profit, AhHa!Broadway Inc., which provides arts education programming to underserved children, senior citizens ...

Actor and Podcast host of The Fittest Fat Kid You Know, Bruce Nachsin joins the show to discuss the power of creative outlets, gets real about body image issues, and dishes about topics from his podcast, to fantasy books, British comedies and more. Bruce Nachsin fell into the acting world after an ill advised foray into the world of fine woodworking revealed very specific and life threatening allergies. He has been writing and producing for 11 years, starting with his original attempt to create...

Finding your spark, and pursuing your goals, actor Corrie Legge discusses this and more! Actor and creative coach, Corrie Legge joins the show to talk about finding and following your spark, the realities of voice over, fave books, and more. Corrie Legge is a multi-passionate storyteller, performer, and coach. As an actor and voiceover artist, she has appeared in many independent films, national commercials, animation shows, video games, audiobooks, and more. She's also a filmmaker with severa...

Actor and Musician Ben Barnes on his debut album, and more. Actor and Musician, Ben Barnes joined the podcast to talk about music inspirations, and his debut album, Songs For You. Check the links below to order the album, purchase BB's merch, and more. SONGS FOR YOU https://ingroov.es/songs-for-you Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenBarnesMusic Bandwear Store: https://shop.bandwear.com/benbarnes Spotify “Influences” playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KZCER7ycCrujdIhJpI...

Author John Cotter is the latest guest on the podcast, which marks the 25th episode. John gives one of the most moving interviews to date as he goes deep sharing stories of personal health struggles with Meniere's Disease which sparked his upcoming memoir, LOSING MUSIC. We also discuss the creative process, music that touches our souls, and more. John Cotter is the author of the memoir Losing Music, forthcoming from Milkweed Editions, portions of which have appeared in Raritan, Catapult, Indian...