Theatre — Stuck In Your Stereo

Nov 18

Nov 18 S2E7: Theatre & History, the Punk Scene, and Australia

This episode features DePaul acting major, Juliet Jones. Julia talks about the path that led her to acting and musical theater, going down history rabbit holes on Wikipedia, composing just for the fun of it, and the problem with gate keeping in the film industry.

Part two of this episode features Nalla Belle AKA Fish. Nalla shares her experiences from the punk music scene in Chicago. She talks about the therapeutic aspects of performing heavy music, describes the visceral and seductive elements of her live shows, and goes into detail on the challenges of being a female artist in a male-dominated scene.

In our final segment for today, we hear from Domenica Goncalves. Domenica talks about her journey from growing up in Brazil, to moving to Australia at age twenty, to her most recent move to Chicago, her favorite place in the United States. Domenica discusses the cultural similarities and differences between the places she has lived and visited.

Aug 3

Aug 3 Ep 10: Rock 'n' Photo 'n' Design

Shelby Steele

Student Work

In this episode, Mia Hillyer and Zach Kolbus meet long time teacher Karen Cheesman. Now retired, she continues to substitute while never missing a rock ‘n’ roll concert. Cheesman shares where her obsession with rock ‘n’ roll came from, including how she’s seen Kiss 37 times! She reminisces about her first concert and compares concerts back in the 70s to today.

Second, Tacco Mills and Zayd Hussein interview Columbia Chronicle photographer Sam about his beginnings in photography and comparing small town photography to Chicago, a bigger city. He shares his future goals with photojournalism and why Chicago is the place to be.

Third, Renni Kieschnick and Koda Calma speak with scenic designer Devin Walls. He explains what exactly scenic design is and his experience at DePaul University’s theatre school. Walls also tells the story of discovering his major and why such a niche job stuck with him.

Jun 22

Jun 22 Ep4: Drumming, Drawing, and Directing

Shelby Steele

Student Work

Leilani Fernandez and Shani Rosen interview musician Chris Sanchez “Chofis” about what his inspiration was to start playing the drums, the influence music mentors have on his journey, and his experience as a freelance drummer in Chicago. We also hear his process of creating and producing music and people in the industry that inspire his music. Check out Chofis on Instagram @imchrissanchez to keep up with his music.

Next, Tacco Mills and Zayd Hussein interview aspiring artist Ruby about her start with illustration and how her community in Austin, Texas as well as in Chicago supported her and how being surrounded with passion keeps her flame lit. She also shares her athletic side with sharing stories from her derby experience. We hear the importance of community no matter the sport, artistic endeavor, or work passion especially after the pandemic.

Last, Alejandro Bolanos, Estin Novak, and Rhine Schaub interview Maureen Muldoon about running shows, publishing children’s books and the process behind her one person show “Transparent Love”. Maureen shares how the theater allowed her to explore the process of when her son came out as transgender. They also discuss the challenges behind producing a one-person show versus a show with a larger cast, and the differences between writing, acting, and directing.