The movie “Netherbeast,” now playing (through Sept. 25) at Harkins Valley Art in Tempe, was made at a studio in Avondale by Brian and Dean Ronalds, who just may be the Coen Brothers of the Valley of the Sun. Check out what they have to say in the interviews below.
The Ronalds Bros. talk film in Phoenix, Part 1
Phoenix Theatre has been around since 1920 — it’s the oldest continuing arts organization in Arizona!? The company is celebrating its 1000th production with “The Producers.”? Hear artistic director Michael Barnard talk about the company, its history, and “The Producers.”
Ib Andersen, Ballet Arizona’s artistic director since 2001, talks about building his troupe into a major company, the challenge of making new dances, and the 2008-2009 season.
Choreographer-artistic director Frances Smith Cohen recalls the founding of Center Dance Ensemble 20 years ago, and looks forward to the 2008-2009 season.
Center Dance Ensemble’s Frances Smith Cohen
You can visit the Grand Canyon without leaving Phoenix. Just drop by Phoenix Art Museum and take in David Hockney’s view(s) of it. But before you do, listen to these tips on the artist’s method and meaning from our docent-in-residence, Clark Olson.
Arizona Opera’s 2008-2009 season will bring us Mozart, Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini — and Gilbert and Sullivan. Hear Roberto Mauro describe a season that’s newcomer friendly, but exciting for seasoned operagoers as well. (And hear some aria excerpts along the way.)
Valley actor Actor Mark Shannon has been many things in his professional life so far, but now he’s putting on the habit and demanding to be called “Sister.” Hear Mark talk about “Nunsense A-MEN.”
David Ira Goldstein joins Susan and Ken to talk about Beethoven, Hair, A Raisin in the Sun, and the energy of auditions. It’s all a part of the new season at Arizona Theatre Company.
Musica Nova is the umbrella organization for a complex of orchestras in the North Valley.? Not only do the orchestras of Musica Nova play works nobody else has ever performed in Arizona, they win critical accolades for their CDs of same. Click below to hear music director Warren Cohen enlighten us about the coming season for Musica Nova.
Childsplay is one of those Best Kept Secrets of Phoenix -? a children’s theater troupe regarded nationally as one of the best, but still relatively low profile here at home. Listen to founding artistic director David Saar talk about the company’s 2008-09 season.