Theater
Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Diane DiBernardo – Actor
Whether she’s designing and wearing ingenious make-up looks, standing front and center in her classroom, or gracing the stage of RLTP (and so many others), Diane DiBernardo is someone worth knowing, talking to, and hanging out with! She’s so busy that Peter felt lucky to persuade her to sit down for a chat in this fun episode.
Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Katie Menke – Sound & Projection Designer
When you attend a show at RLTP, and you finally leave the bar area (with your pre-show cocktail) and walk into the theater proper, you will likely be greeted by a feast for the senses. Not just a beautiful set and lighting, but a soundscape designed and developed by their resident audio expert, Katie Menke. She’s this episode’s guest on Off Road.
Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Maria & Craig LaRotonda – Artists, Gallery Owners, Curators, Visionaries
The Revolution Gallery Lounge became a critical element of the arts scene in North Buffalo nearly ten years ago. Since then, it has doubled in size and hosted art shows, concerts, “event” nights, while welcoming fans and newcomers who were just plain curious. Peter Palmisano talks to them about it all.
Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Pamela Rose Mangus – Actor
In Western NY, there is never a shortage of talented artists, and Pamela Rose Mangus is a triple threat, at least! While conquering the local music scene with several awards for best country music vocalist, she also became a well-known actor and musical performer on local theatrical stages. Combine this with her ever present influence at O’Connell & Co. and she has become one of the most versatile, popular, and in-demand personalities around.
Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Greg Stuhr – Actor, Director, Screenwriter (Part 2)
He’s BA-ACK! Greg Stuhr couldn’t quite get everything…all of his love for Western New York and its theater scene, all of his theatrical credits, all the names of those who helped him along the way…into one podcast. Well, frankly, the truth is that the host couldn’t bear to edit out so much good stuff! So it became a two-parter.
Podcast: ‘Off Road’ speaks with Stan Klimecko
Having appeared on stages from Buffalo to New York to L.A., and in several major films, Stan Klimecko’s stories of trying to make it as an artist show a determination and range that have served him well. From a star-making appearance in a Studio Arena production of “Streetcar” to his recent performance as Scrooge at the Kenan Center, his talents have been praised by many. Here he talks about his journey with Peter Palmisano.