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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Camilla Maxwell, Lauren Farrow of ‘Mr. Wolf’

It’s “Newcomer November” here on Off Road, with recent Niagara University graduate, Lauren Farrow and Camilla Maxwell…straight from Sydney, Australia by way of New York City! Both are in Road Less Traveled Productions’ “Mr. Wolf”

. Currently playing the role of Theresa in RLTP’s ongoing show Mr. Wolf, this delightful young lady tells the story of how she arrived at this, her first professional show. Not to be outdone, she is followed by an equally fun and revealing interview with an equally important actor from the same show who is also new to the Buffalo theater scene, albeit a bit more experienced: Camilla Maxwell…straight from Sydney, Australia by way of New York City!

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Aleks Malejs — Actor

When Aleks Malejs hit the theater scene seemingly out of nowhere, the question was immediately “Where did SHE come from?” But very shortly, she was wowing audiences in almost every major theater in town. Here is her story, full of heart and humor, with so many surprises that Peter found himself in total amazement at this dear friend whom he has known since playing her father in her first play in town.

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ with BECPL, Shakespeare’s First Folio Tour & Brendan Didio of Shakespeare in Delaware Park

The cast of The Book of Will had the privilege of an up close look at Shakespeare’s 400-year-old First Folio, in permanent residence at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. The informative session, led by Heather Gring and Susan Buttaccio, was recorded by Peter who edited it to share with listeners. But before the segment featuring these ladies, Shakespeare in Delaware Park’s Brendan Didio gives us the scoop on how SDP and RLTP became co-producers and subsequently planned a cast trip to the library.

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with SIDP’s Norm Sham

As one of the most recognizable figures in the local theater community, Norm Sham has made his name as a loved comic actor in Shakespeare in Delaware Park, as a musical theater performer at the Kavinoky and MusicalFare, and as an all-around theater practitioner both in front of and behind the curtain. Now he sits down for a conversation with Peter Palmisano.

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Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Robby Takac and RLTP’s Sarah Foote

Few musicians are as well known around town as Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls. In the middle of a nationwide tour, and in conjunction with the promotion of their recently released new album, Robby took time out to chat with Peter Palmisano about his roots in the community, the journey of the “Goos” from co-founding to current live shows, and the upcoming continuation of the wildly successful local festival known at “Music Is Art.” But first, Peter welcomes Sarah Foote to the microphone, as they discuss her recent appointment to the all-important role of General Manager of RLTP.