Podcast Episodes

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 18, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Mary Galligan, Judy Struck, and Rosemary Connelly from the Mispillion Art League in Milford about their history, growth, programming, and upcoming “Big Draw.”

August 19, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 11, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Debbie Buckson, Executive Director of the Historic Odessa Foundation, and Donnan Sharp, board member and descendant of H. Rodney Sharp, about the Historic Houses of Odessa.

August 12, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 4, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews interior designer and author Mark Alan Polo about his writing career and first novel, “Mosquitoes and Men,” published by Devil’s Party Press in Milton.

August 5, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 28, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Lisa Corrado, founder of Pages Alive Theater, about this new initiative using theater to teach young children Shakespeare and other great classics.

July 29, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 21, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Sara Ganter, Executive Director of the Rehoboth Art League, about its origins in Henlopen Acres and its growth throughout the years to serve Sussex County.

July 22, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 14, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews UD student Christian Wills about the benefits of studying abroad, his open mic nights at the UD Creamery on Market Street in Wilmington, and his vision of an entrepreneurial venture for youth called The Loitery.

July 15, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – July 7, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews David Stradley, Producing Artistic Director of the Delaware Shakespeare, about the organization’s early years, growth, and current programming, including recent recognition with two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

July 8, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – June 30, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Executive Director Patti Grimes from The Freeman Stage about their origins, growth, and commitment to providing high-quality arts programming throughout Sussex County.

July 1, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – June 23, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Jack Bartley (NSO Board President) and Anna Montejo (past NSO president and current musician) about the history, growth, and current activities of the Newark Symphony Orchestra.

June 24, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – June 16, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Steve Twilley, long-time volunteer and former board member of the Milford Second Street Players, about their 40-year history and place in the cultural life of Sussex County.

June 17, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – June 9, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Mark Fields, Executive Director of The Grand, about its long history of programming and service to the arts and culture in Delaware.

June 10, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – May 19, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Kate Ransom and Augustine Mercante about the upcoming Serafin Summer Music Festival, to be held at The Music School of Delaware.

June 5, 2019