In this episode, I interview Brooklyn-based writer/producer Trish Harnetiaux. We talk about the early internet, self-producing work, her hilarious short comedy films, and leaving playwrighting to become firefighters, among other aspirations.

Ep. 6 :: Levi Petree is Making Conversation

Apr 7th, 2014 32m 33s

We're back! In this episode, I chat with my good pal Levi Petree about his band The Radio Publica, who have just released their debut EP. We discuss our families in Louisiana, our time in Chicago, and his recent transition from actor to songw

Ep. 5 :: Evan Linder is Making Conversation

Feb 20th, 2014 30m 42s

On this episode of Making Conversation, I chat with Chicago playwright/actor/director Evan Linder. We talk about the vibrant way his theatre company develops new work, his current project (part of Steppenwolf's Garage Rep), what teaching playw

Ep. 4 :: Sheena LaShay is Making Conversation

Feb 13th, 2014 30m 21s

In this episode, I chat with Sheena LaShay--photographer, videographer, dancer, stage manager, businesswoman, etc, extraordinaire. We talk about knowing and standing up for the value of your art, the artist as advocate and activist, the beauty

Ep.3 :: Margot Bordelon is Making Conversation

Feb 6th, 2014 30m 4s

In this episode, I talk with director Margot Bordelon, who currently lives and works in New York City. We chat about why she calls herself a "new play director," what we love about Chicago, how quickly we'd sell out (within reason), making the

Ep. 2 :: Erin Parker is Making Conversation

Jan 26th, 2014 29m 2s

In this episode, I chat with actress and singer Erin Parker. We discuss the theatre scene in Nashville, where she has lived and worked for a decade, as well as the "rules" that artists live by, and the importance of making your own work and op

Ep.1 :: Danielle O’Farrell is Making Conversation

Jan 18th, 2014 35m 15s

In this first episode of "Making Conversation," I speak with my good friend, actress Danielle O'Farrell. We discuss making storefront theatre in Chicago in our 20s, the pros and cons of joining a union, the importance of beauty and aesthetics

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