What the artists are saying…

  • "I’m so moved by the episode. What a lovely way to spend 45 minutes."

    Kate Baldwin, Broadway Actress (Hello Dolly!)

  • "I was so nervous, but this was a dream, and I can’t thank them enough for it."

    Rachel Axler, Screenwriter (New Girl, Veep)

What their teachers are saying…

“With this podcast… you created an insightful narrative that actually startled me sometimes. And the response from former students has been so gratifying and heartfelt.”

Peggy Pfieffer

"Thank you for the work you are doing to help others understand the significant role arts in education plays in how a student learns. Students learn when they are heard and invested in and engaged in the beauty of authentic human expression. When they are encouraged and allowed to express themselves however, they can, they flourish and feel a greater connection to other's beauty, talents, and expressions too."

Stephanie Rossi

What our listeners are saying…

  • "I love the arts and a good ‘how it all began’ story. These conversations with artists and their mentors are fascinating. I think it shows that any one of us can inspire creativity and confidence in someone we know, and yay to the teachers who support and encourage their students daily!"

    “PuppetLaurieate”

  • Part "behind the scenes," part "how did they get there," part "what you do makes an impact" – all covered with a heavy dose of "inspirational." Having loved musical theater and directed high school shows, been a teacher and now raising kiddos, I came away with brain full of ideas and ready to keep working.

    “MollyGrimm”

  • "What a terrific blend of education, heart, and humor. Erica expertly and effortlessly weaves stories, practice, theory and heart together with some of the most widely celebrated artistic voices and the fabulous educators that were there from the get-go to remind us how essential the arts and arts education are for a thriving and functioning civilization."

    “DadoCalrissian”