Block Talk- Episode 133: Make Mike Watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of...
It's time to Make Mike Watch another Harry Potter film and this time it's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! I'm joined by Aria Derci, Nicole Onoscopi, and Pussy Willow to talk about all things...
View ArticleBlock Talk- Episode 135: Dragula Dracap Episode 3
It's time to recap another episode of Dragula season 3! Seraphim is back to rock and roll all night and tattoo everyday!To listen to the podcast, download and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud,...
View ArticleBlock Talk- Episode 136: DragCon NYC 2019 Special
Another DragCon NYC is in the books! I was lucky to get to roam the DragCon floor again and have some incredible interviews with the stars of Drag Race, Dragula, Camp Wannakiki and right here in...
View ArticleReview: Drag in Live Cartoon Form
By Michael BlockUnless you’ve been living under a rock, "The Simpsons" have been a staple in the pop culture lexicon for virtually three decades. The cartoon has become timeless in the sense that there...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Peter Levine
Name: Peter LevineHometown: BrooklynEducation: B.A., M.A. in History, Columbia, Phd History, RutgersFavorite Credits: As an actor, Marc in ART, Willie Clark in The Sunshine Boys, Roy Cohn in Angels in...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Dani Franco
Name: Dani FrancoHometown: Raised in Colombia Born in VenezuelaEducation: Theater major degree In Casa del Teatro Nacional in Bogota/Colombia and acting for film and TV in New York conservatory for...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Roberto Araujo
Name: Roberto AraujoHometown: Mexico City, MexicoEducation: Theatre Major in Mexico CitySelect Credits:West Side Story at North Shore Music Theatre, In the Heights at GALA Theatre, Evita at ZACH...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Jaime Lozano
Name: Jaime Lozano. My full name is Jaime Alonso Lozano Reyes.Hometown: Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. It’s in the north of Mexico. Around 3 hours driving from Texas.Education: BFA in music and...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Maria Ciampi
Name: Maria CiampiHometown: Hartsdale, New YorkEducation: Fordham University, B.A. 1981 (summa cum laude, in cursu honorum); St. John’s University School of Law, J.D. 1986.Select Credits: Kris...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Luke Jackson
Name: Luke JacksonHometown: Logansport, IndianaEducation: University of Michigan, National Theatre InstituteFavorite Credits: Charlie in The Whale, though the character is in his forties and I would...
View ArticleBlock Talk- Episode 165: Quarantine Check In with Gigi Deetz
In a time of uncertainty, it's always important to check in with the people around you. And that's what I'm going to do everyday until things improve. Joining the Block Talk content is Quarantine Check...
View ArticleBlock Talk- Episode 166: Quarantine Check In with Coco Taylor
Today, I got to chat with my good friend Coco Taylor! Our topics include Broadway, Video Games, and Pet Peeves!To listen to the podcast, download and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and Stitcher!
View ArticleBlock Talk- Episode 167: Quarantine Check In with Pussy Willow
On today's Quarantine Check In, Pussy Willow joins me to chat all things containment cookie, The Sims, and mental health!To listen to the podcast, download and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud,...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Justin McDevitt
Name: Justin McDevitt Hometown: Boston, MA Education: New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study, B.A. 2013 Favorite Credits: The extent of my performance career was being cast in the...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Grace McLean
Name: Grace McLeanHometown: Costa Mesa, CAEducation: I went to the Orange County High School of the Arts, and got my BFA in Drama and Art History from NYU.Favorite Credits:Natasha, Pierre, & the...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Jonathan Van Dyke
Name: Jonathan Van DykeHometown: Limerick, MaineEducation: The American Musical and Dramatic AcademyFavorite Credits: Richard Loeb in Thrill Me with writer/composer Stephen Dolginoff, Oh! Calcutta!,...
View ArticleBlock Talk Ep. 242- Pietra Parker
The lovely Pietra Parker joins me on the latest episode of Block Talk! Learn more about Pietra at pietraparker.com!Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and more!
View ArticleSpotlight On...Drew Larimore
Name: Drew LarimoreHometown: Louisville, KYEducation: B.A. Emerson CollegeWhy theater?: Honestly, it's the only medium that electrifies me, terrifies me, stymies me, inspires me; it's the closest thing...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Yulanda Yo-Rong Shieh
Name: Yulanda Yo-Rong ShiehHometown: Taipei, TaiwanEducation: B.A. National Taiwan University - Drama and Theatre; M.F.A. NYU Tisch School of the Arts - Design for Stage and FilmFavorite Credits:The...
View ArticleDrag Race UK vs The World Officially Releases Cast
by Michael Blockcourtesy of World of WonderThe real Olympics of drag is about to begin! World of Wonder has officially announced the nine competitors from across the globe who will be competing in the...
View ArticleBlock Talk Guide to DragCon LA 2022!
By Michael BlockAfter a two year break while the world was in a pandemic, DragCon is making its triumphant return to Los Angeles in 2022! Queens and fans from all around the globe are coming together...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Joseph Hayward
Name: Joseph HaywardHometown: Wolverhampton, U.K.Education: The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Favorite Credits: This past summer I directed Desperate Measures at Saint Michael’s...
View ArticleReview: Fosse for the Modern Age
by Michael BlockLet me preface this review with a story. When I was in sixth grade, my English teacher Mrs. Marokovich asked us to do a biography report and create a puppet for our presentation. In...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Sammy Jungwith
Name: Sammy JungwirthHometown: Baltimore, MarylandEducation: George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology Favorite Credits: Stage Manager- Disaster; Director- ZeldaWhy theater?: Theatre is...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Maggie Lalley
Name: Maggie Lalley Hometown: New York CityEducation: Catholic schools in NYCFavorite Credits: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New York Comedy FestivalWhy theater?: There's something very special about...
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