Podcast Archive



Date Posted: March 10th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – March 12, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with IVA. Known professionally as IVA, Emily Samson Tepe is no stranger to working hard, digging deep and crossing boundaries. She was trained as a classical soprano at Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music, but she has truly found her voice in writing and singing her own songs. Born Emily Samson Tepe, IVA […]

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Date Posted: March 5th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – March 5, 2023

Terrance Vann speaks with Greg Watkins, a Delaware State Arts Council member and the co-founder of AllHipHop.com. As the Founder of the Urban website and music destination, AllHipHop.com, Grouchy Greg Watkins is fulfilling his childhood dream as an entertainment business pioneer and entrepreneur. With his partner, Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, Watkins has built AllHipHop.com into the […]

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Date Posted: February 24th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – February 26, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Board President Steve Greifer and Music Director Jim Anderson from SODELO (Southern Delaware Orchestra). SODELO is a musical ensemble of over forty string musicians whose mission is to provide a welcoming environment for orchestra musicians in Southern Delaware to learn, play and perform classical music for the community and to enhance […]

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Date Posted: February 17th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – February 19, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with representatives from Spur Impact Association and the United Way of Delaware, the organizers of the DoMore24 Delaware campaign. Do More 24 Delaware is designed to be a fun and easy way for the entire community to impact philanthropy and be inspired to donate to nonprofits serving Delaware. It is a unique […]

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Date Posted: February 10th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – February 12, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Kate Ransom, the President and CEO of The Music School of Delaware and the Artistic Director of the Serafin Ensemble. The Serafin Ensemble pays and plays tribute to 17th century composer Georg Frideric Handel nin this three-day festival. Featured Performers: Luigi Mazzocchi and Kate Ransom, violin; Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, […]

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Date Posted: February 2nd, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – February 5, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Gerri Weagraff, a Delaware based actress who is currently touring with Anastasia: The Musical – set to stop at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware. Gerri has also been seen on the national tours of Fiddler on the Roof (Golde). Regionally, she’s performed at the Arizona Broadway Theatre, Surflight […]

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Date Posted: January 28th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 29, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Bud Martin, the departing Artistic Director of Delaware Theatre Company, as he prepares to retire after leading the organization for 10 years. While serving at DTC, Martin tripled the revenue and doubled the subscriptions. He oversaw 10 seasons, directing productions such as, Outside Mullingar, HONK!, Saint Joan, Sanctions, Dare to Be Black, […]

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Date Posted: January 22nd, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 22, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Carol Dennis (Executive Director) and Richard Scalenghe (Board President) of Coastal Concerts. In 1999 a few classical music enthusiasts decided it was time to bring world-renowned classical performers to their new hometown of Lewes, Delaware instead of traveling back to Philadelphia, Washington DC, or New York.  They were not alone in […]

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Date Posted: January 13th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 15, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Courtney Clarke, the Owner of Drama Kids Wilmington. Drama Kids of Wilmington and Delco is a drama education program that focuses on public speaking and self-confidence. They use drama education as a tool to enhance self-awareness and group respect and work out different emotions and scenarios through acting. To learn more […]

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Date Posted: January 8th, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 8, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Helen Chamberlin, the new Executive Director of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, arts organization with a very interesting history of how a small coastal Delaware, resort area could produce a major Film Festival and then grow into an organization that sponsors a […]

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