Jennifer Turner joined TPAC in 2019, bringing over 20 years of nonprofit arts experience to the role of CEO. In her five years, she's guided TPAC through the pandemic, an aging facility, and a business model re-evaluation. In this episode, she shares her journey to becoming CEO, TPAC's developments, outreach and upcoming touring broadway shows.…

Steven Gentile is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and also teaches education policy at Vanderbilt University. THEC plays a crucial role in advocating for an increase in the number of Tennesseans who obtain postsecondary credentials. In this episode, Stephen discusses the decision of whether to attend colle…

Diana Beach Batarseh is an accomplished educator, trainer, and presenter with experience working with students from preschool to high school. Currently, she serves as the Head of School at King's Academy, which offers a Christ-centered classical education as part of its mission to develop a socio-economically and racially diverse school body. In th…

John Hoomes is the CEO and Artistic Director of Nashville Opera. Since 1995, he has guided the organization from a budget of $340,000 to over $3.4 million annually in 2024. Under his leadership, Nashville Opera has staged more than 200 productions of opera and music theater. In this episode, Carli and Spencer talk with John about accessibility to t…

Katie Marchetti connects people with resources with those in need. A deep believer that a rising tide should lift all ships, she's committed to nonprofit work in Middle Tennessee. She is also co-founder of Voices for a Safer Tennessee and a board member at Fisk University. In this episode, Spencer and Carli talk openly with Katie about finding a mi…

Sondra Noble is a Nashville-based entrepreneur who co-founder Hip Hues, a custom event swag business with her sister. In this episode she talks with Carli and Spencer about building a business with a sibling, scaling a business as you grow your own family, and the importance of mentorship for women entrepreneurs.…

Spencer and Annalee speak with futurist and nonprofit leader Jason Dukes. In his role at Love Justice International, Jason is at the forefront of using technology to combat the human trafficking crisis at its source. The conversation also covers cryptocurrency and its impact on and applications for nonprofits.…

With Benchmark Adventure Ministries, James Evans offers those with military backgrounds a chance to reflect on their lives and future goals. In this episode, Evans discusses the genesis of Benchmark, its goals, and its transformative impact with Spencer and Annalee.By Spencer Patton

John Staubitz, Director of Behavior Analysis at TRIAD, Vanderbilt University, has spent decades helping children with autism and behavior disorders. In a discussion with Spencer and Annalee, he explores how educators and parents can support autistic children to be happy and engaged at home and school. Discover the essentials and take pride in TRIAD…

In this episode of Signature Required, Jim Ward shares insights from running the 49-bed homeless shelter in Nashville's Vine Hill area for the past four years. He discusses the challenges of helping veterans navigate poverty, addiction, PTSD, and mental health issues to rebuild their lives. From eye-opening statistics on homeless veterans to inspir…

Jim Bartoo, Marketing and Public Relations Director at the Nashville Zoo for the past 25 years, talks with Spencer and Annalee about the zoo's rich history. He shares insights on its founding, conservation efforts, and the sourcing of animals, along with the story behind the giant pumpkin at Boo At The Zoo. Bartoo emphasizes the importance of place…

Dr. Maria Cronley, Provost of Austin Peay State University, talks with Spencer and Annalee about higher education in America. She discusses the university's efforts to provide flexibility for students, particularly military-affiliated students. Dr. Cronley emphasizes the value of a college education, warns of the upcoming enrollment decline in US i…

Tommy Rhodes, founder of Barefoot Republic summer camp, joins us to talk about his mission to build a summer camp population that reflects the diversity of heaven. This Christian camp aims to foster shared experiences among kids of diverse backgrounds, financial situations, races, and ethnicities.By Spencer Patton

John Schiappa, Sharaé Moultrie, and Ben Biggers from the touring cast of "Girl From The North Country" join TPAC's Kristin Horsley to discuss their experiences on Broadway and on tour.By TPAC InsideOut

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Micah-Shane Brewer, Nashville Repertory Theatre artistic director. In this episode, we explore the unique vision behind their original production of "A Christmas Carol." Discover the inspiration, creative decisions, and the magic of bringing this classic story to life in a new light. Micah-Shane discusses…

Join us for a lively and touching episode of the InsideOut podcast, featuring the cast and creators of the Broadway show "Mrs. Doubtfire." We delve into conversation with original cast members and the musical's co-composer, Nashville's own Wayne Kirkpatrick, to explore the rollercoaster journey of this heartwarming production. Revel in stories and …

An inside look at one of TPAC's most successful educational programs, Season for Young People, this podcast uncovers more than 40 years of presenting live professional theatre, exclusively to school children. We hear from Tennessee teachers, a graduating high school senior, professional touring artists, and members of TPAC's education department to…

Learn about life on the road with the Broadway National Tour of SIX featuring Zan Berube, Amina Faye, and Cecelia Snow from the Boleyn company and hosted by Nashville's Tosha Marie. Tosha is the dance studio owner of TMProductions, who hosted the 2023 open call auditions in Nashville. The cast members give an in-depth look at what touring is like, …

Cast members from Les Misérables: Devin Archer, Gregory Lee Rodriguez, and Jenna Burns join TPAC’s Community Engagement team to discuss performing in the show in 2022. Find out what it's like to perform in a show in it's 40th year of production, while getting a behind the scenes look at how these performers get in the zone 8-times a week. Jenna Bur…

Local film expert and Nashville Film Festival Education and Engagement Manager, Sarah Childress, unpacks the film Pretty Woman as it relates to the broadway tour of the dynamic new musical. Hear Nashville native and touring cast member, Graham Keen talk about his return to the TPAC stage after 15 years, and the joys and challenges of being a "swing…

Acclaimed stage and film actor/writer, LeLand Gantt, discusses his one-person show; Rhapsody in Black. Hear Gantt delve into the process around creating this deeply personal, funny, and strikingly relevant piece about the internal journey of the Black Perspective in America. The TPAC InsideOut Podcast is produced by Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Sin…

Learn about the Nashville High School Musical Theatre Awards, or Spotlight Awards, with Cassie LaFevor, TPAC's Director of Education Enrichment. Then, hear from the 2022 Outstanding Lead Performers - Angelis Gonzalez of Ravenwood High School who won for their performance in "Matilda The Musical" and Alexander Benton of John Overton High School who …

Kashif Andrew Graham, Vanderbilt University’s Outreach Librarian for Religion and Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity Library, joins a discussion of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork and Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation, To Kill a Mockingbird, with touring cast members Melanie Moore (Scout Finch) and Yaegel T. Welch (Tom Rob…

Nashville theater professional David Ian Lee leads a conversation with Come From Away cast member Jeremy Woodard; Kevin Tuerff, the detoured passenger upon whom Jeremy's character is based; and volunteer coordinators Kevin Hopkins and Jake Turner, who assisted the passengers in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.…

Sasha Hutchings from the touring Broadway show Oklahoma! talks with TPAC's Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Singh about the production, reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical.By TPAC InsideOut

TPAC's Kristin Horsley and Nivedhan Singh talk with John Hoomes, the CEO and Artistic Director for Nashville Opera, and writer Marcus Hummon about the world premiere of the new folk opera, Favorite Son.By TPAC InsideOut

TPAC's Kristin Horsley hosts a discussion about the Fisk Jubilee Singers and TPAC's new film, "Walk Together Children: The 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers." Panelists include musical director Paul T. Kwami, singer Ariana Okhuozagbon, film director Jon Royal, Nashville Public Television program manager Jessica Turk, and TPAC's Executiv…

In this special episode, TPAC's Kristin Horsley speaks with three 2020 Spotlight Awards recipients as well as the Director of the Spotlight Awards, TPAC's Cassie LaFevor! The Spotlight Awards are presented in partnership with Lipscomb University with special thanks to Kraft CPAs.By TPAC InsideOut

In this episode, TPAC's Kristin Horsley talks with Nashville Shakespeare Festival's Sam Ashdown about his vocal and acting training and how he stays fit to perform Shakespeare's leading men.By TPAC InsideOut

Introducing TPAC InsideOut's "Warming Up With" series! In this series, we talk with artists about their training and experiences in the performing arts, and learn how they care for their instruments and prepare for performances. In this episode, Kristin Horsley speaks with Rashad Rayford about his journey beginning in spoken word, to acting, to pub…

Introducing TPAC InsideOut's "Warming Up With" series! In this series, we talk with artists about their training and experiences in the performing arts, and learn how they care for their instruments and prepare for performances. In this episode, we’re warming up with guitarist Tim Calhoun who discusses his experiences working in the recording studi…

Introducing TPAC InsideOut's "Warming Up With" series! In this series, we talk with artists about their training and experiences in the performing arts, and learn how they care for their instruments and prepare for performances. First up is Helen Huang, a Chinese-born soprano with a wide range of musical interests, spanning from baroque to the pres…

In this episode, TPAC's CEO Jennifer Turner talks with Metro Nashville Public Schools' principal of the year, Dr. Ricki Gibbs. Dr. Gibbs discusses his school, Warner Arts Magnet Elementary, and its unique arts partnership with TPAC. Their conversation is pulled from a recent Salon Series event presented on Zoom.…

In this special episode, Kristin Horsley speaks remotely with Dr. Jim Jackson, Psychologist and Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about his work and research, and helps guide us toward healthy practices during this ongoing crisis.By TPAC InsideOut

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In this Arts Appetizer discussion, Kristin Horsley speaks with TPAC staff member Daniel Harris and The SpongeBob Musical's Cody Cooley and Stephen Kallas about the audition process, the intricate staging, and more. The SpongeBob Musical was performed at TPAC November 5-10, 2020.By TPAC InsideOut

In this Arts Appetizer, Jeremy Painter speaks with community partner and Metro Schools African Dance Teacher Normalanga "Nomi" Eniafe and Once on This Island cast member Tyler Hardwick about the importance of this show, the onstage seating, and so much more. Once on This Island was performed at TPAC October 15-20, 2019.…

On this TPAC 20, Kristin Horsley speaks with Kris Lythgoe, Executive Producer of 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' and Founder of Lythgoe Family Give Kids Panto. Kristin and Kris speak about growing up in a theatrical family, what Panto is, and much more!By TPAC InsideOut

Kristen Horsley spoke with TPAC's new President and CEO, Jennifer Turner, during an Arts Appetizer earlier this year. On this podcast, Jennifer speaks about her experience, hopes for the future, and answers some questions from patrons as we gear up for the 2019-20 Broadway season.By TPAC InsideOut

Kristin Horsley spoke with Miss Saigon's Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa about bringing the grand production (helicopter included) around the country, audience reactions, and more on this TPAC 20. Miss Saigon came to TPAC June 4-9, 2019.By TPAC InsideOut

Cast member and Tennessee native Analisa Leaming talks about taking the show on the road with Broadway legend Betty Buckley, plus dating and relationship specialist Betty Russell shares her experiences as a modern day matchmaker.By TPAC InsideOut

Cast members Tari Kelly and Edward Staudenmayer join TPAC's Kristin Horsley and Daniel Harris from the TPAC Box Office to discuss how they got involved with theatre, the audition process, and what to do when things go wrong on stage.By TPAC InsideOut

TPAC's Kristin Horsley and writer and communications professional Joe Pagetta join "A Bronx Tale" cast member Frankie Leoni to discuss being a kid actor in a musical and growing up Italian American.By TPAC InsideOut

TPAC's Kristin Horsley discusses "A Bronx Tale" and growing up Italian American with cast members Richard H. Blake and Joe Barbara, Mangia Nashville owner Nick Pellegrino, and Angel Celucci from the Amerigo Vespucci Society.By TPAC InsideOut

Cast members Alma Cuervo and Ilda Mason join community partner Ramon Cisneros to discuss the different dance styles in "On Your Feet!" and the careers of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.By TPAC InsideOut

TPAC's Kristin Horsley speaks with Nashville native Jeremy Benton and Franklin resident John Conrad Schuck from "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" about performing in their hometowns, their favorite Nashville spots, and bringing a holiday show to audiences across the country.By TPAC InsideOut

TPAC's Kristin Horsley speaks with Trista Moldovan who plays Carlotta in the touring production of "The Phantom of the Opera" about working with her husband, spending holidays on the road, and bringing this iconic show to life.By TPAC InsideOut

Cast members Evan Alexander Smith and Sid Solomon join Ben Oddo from Nashville's The Ben & Morey Show to discuss why plays don't tour as often to performing physical comedy live.By TPAC InsideOut