Sondheim

Ep. 43: Growing Up (Ft. Mia Pinero)

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Credit: Jeffrey Mosier

Every week, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks with recording artist/actor Mia Pinero. Pinero is currently starring in Dipika Guha’s Yoga Play at PlayMakers Repertory in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The actor speaks about what draws her to the characters she plays.

Mia Pinero in “Yoga Play.” Credit: Michael Sparks

Later this spring, Pinero will release her first solo album. Growing Up is a collection of songs that showcase Pinero’s eclectic tastes and interests. From Childish Gambino, to Sondheim, and John Mayer, Pinero’s melodious voice takes the listener on a journey from her childhood to today.

She explained how she came up with a setlist that fulfilled her needs while paying tribute to the people she loves the most. Pinero will celebrate the album’s release by doing a special performance at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

 

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Ep. 37: Historias del West Side & Panamá (Feat. Ilda Mason)

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Courtesy of Ilda Mason.

Every week, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. You can find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo). The video series is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose speaks to actor Ilda Mason, who is making her big screen debut in Steven Spielberg’s sumptuous retelling of West Side Story. Mason talks about how she ended up starring in four different versions of the beloved musical, as well as her upbringing in Panamá.

Mason is also an artist in residence at Abingdon Theatre Company and spoke about the joy she feels when she is collaborating with other artists.

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Tiger Blood, Sondheim, and Tamales (Feat. Nicholas Rodriguez)

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Courtesy of Nicholas Rodriguez.
Courtesy of Nicholas Rodriguez.

Every week, the culture critics at Token Theatre Friends bring their fresh perspectives to the performing arts on their podcast and video series. The podcast can be found on Spotify, iTunes, and Stitcher (look for the all-red logo) The video series is available on YouTube. The TTF theme song is by Sean Mason (with vocals by Angela Ramos). The video animation is by Brad Ogden, with logos by Jason Simon.

In this episode, Jose talks to Nicholas Rodriguez about his upcoming appearance in Sondheim Unplugged, at Feinstein’s/54 Below (Dec. 26). As well as the lessons he’s learned in 2020, how he’s acquired new skills in order to perform online, and his realization that there exist two kinds of people in the world.

The star of Tarzan and One Life to Live, reflects on a year where he learned that it was OK to slow down. He also shared his experience doing the Whole30 and looking forward to Christmas tamales. The actor will next appear in Some Enchanted Evening at Paper Mill Playhouse.

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