Podcast Episodes

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – May 7, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Lauren E. Peters, a 2023 Established Individual Artist Fellow and well known painter in Delaware. Lauren E. Peters believes that “all clothing is a costume. We are costuming ourselves daily in the roles we play for those around us.” This belief is the basic tenet of her artistic practice. Fighting the […]

May 4, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – April 16, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Kim Hoey Stevenson, a 2023 Individual Artist Fellow and award-winning journalist. A Delaware native, Stevenson grew up in Milford, the oldest daughter in a family of four children. Though she graduated from college with degrees in psychology and biology, “I’ve always been a writer.” Kim is a nationally recognized award-winning writer […]

April 14, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – April 9, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Brianna Hansen, the Marketing Manager of The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware. Originally built in the 1800s, “The Indian Queen Hotel” was a popular place for traveling sailors to spend the night. From 1916-1959, the hotel was repurposed into a movie theater and brought joy to thousands of locals. Sadly, it was […]

April 6, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – April 2, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with James Morgan, a 2023 Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellow in the field of Media Arts (Video/Film).  Videographer James Morgan has been at work in a studio for over two decades, making recordings and following his profession as both a cinematographer and YouTube Channel designer. But the project for […]

March 31, 2023

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – March 19, 2023

Andy Truscott speaks with Bryant “Tee” Bell, a 2023 DDOA Emerging Individual Artist Fellow in the field of painting. Bell is a native of the First State who grew up in Greenwood, Delaware with his two brothers, and he was in the first graduating class of Woodbridge High School. The artist attended school in Hampton, […]

March 19, 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 […]

March 10, 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 […]

March 5, 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 […]

February 24, 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 […]

February 17, 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, […]

February 10, 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 […]

February 2, 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, […]

January 28, 2023