Arizona Opera Podcast

Aug 28 2023 37 ep. 41 mins 26
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Episode 9: Two is Better Than One

Aug 28 2023 42 mins  
In this episode of UnMic’d, host Joe Specter is joined by two musical couples, international opera tenor Stephen Costello, and Metropolitan Opera violinist, Yoon Kown Costello, as well as co-writers of musical scores such as Frozen, Frozen 2, Coco, and Finding Nemo the Musical, Bobby and Kristen A Lopez. Learn how these individually successful artists met and joined together as

Pass the Plate

Jul 24 2023 32 mins  
In this episode of UnMic’d, host Joe Specter is joined for a delectable discussion featuring Food Network Star and AZ Chef Beau Macmillan, and opera singer and food enthusiast, Kate Kinhan-Specter. Both discuss the crossroads between food and human connection, the importance of creating an environment in which all feel welcome, and the thought that goes into planning the perfect

Episode 7: Smash That Like Button

Jun 28 2023 28 mins  
In today’s media dependent society overnight sensations are the new normal. These media platforms reach larger audiences than ever before, and success is now measured through Likes and Followers. In this episode of UnMic’d, host Joe Specter is joined by Marco Cammorata, Classical tenor, multifaceted vocal artist, and founder of Youtube Channel “MarcoMeatball” and Cole Skor

Meet the Lighting Supervisor (Bringing the Story to Life with Light)

Apr 25 2023 44 mins  
Join Cassie & Kathleen as they meet Bradley Taylor Arizona Opera’s Lighting Supervisor and Assistant Lighting Designer. Learn how the lightening department brings our shows to life through color and foot candles, and learn what a foot candle is. Find out how Bradley came from a 3rd grade Mr. Bundles in Annie Jr, through Disney pyrotechnics, all the way to Arizona Opera. Find out

Meet the Set Designer (Marinated in Research With a Sprinkle of Surprise)

Nov 28 2022 47 mins  
Join Cassie & Kathleen as they meet Jefferson Ridenour, the Set Designer for Ariadne auf Naxos. Learn what a Scenery Designer does and how they communicate their designs to the Scenic Shop. Find out how Jefferson came to Arizona Opera - it truly is a small opera world - and get a sneak peek into what a Set Designer does during a pandemic. Join us as we find out exactly how marinate

Episode 2: Meet the Director of Production (Opera, Oregon Wine, and No Mushrooms!)

Oct 24 2022 47 mins  
Join Cassie & Kathleen as they talk with Arizona Opera’s new Director of Production, Clayton Rodney. Learn how Clayton made his way to Arizona all the way from Canada and why he's excited to be part of the Arizona Opera Team. Join us as we discover the ins and outs of the what it’s like to be a Director of Production, what Clayton is most excited for in our upcoming 2022/23 Sea

Welcome Back with the General Director (The Anti-Celery Illuminati....the Anti-Cellerati?!?)

Sep 29 2022 44 mins  
Join Cassie & Kathleen as they talk with Arizona Opera’s President and General Director, Joseph Specter. Learn why Joe and his family love living in Phoenix; recap how he came to be the President and General Director for Arizona Opera, and join us as Joe gives us an exciting preview into the 2022/23 Arizona Opera season. Find out why Jiu-Jitsu will always be a part of Joe’s dre

Meet the Director of Community Alliances & the Founder of VerveSimone

Feb 28 2022 64 mins  
Join Cassie & Kathleen as they meet Arizona Opera’s Director of Community Alliances, Courtney Clark, and Founder & CEO of VerveSimone, Teniqua Broughton. Learn what the newly created position of Director of Community Alliance entails and how Courtney came to join the team. Find out what VerveSimone is and how Teniqua’s company started working with Arizona Opera. Discover how vi

Meet the Lighting Designer (Gels, Gobos, and Rouge Elephants!)

Feb 01 2022 51 mins  
Join Cassie & Kathleen as they meet Greg Hirsch, Arizona Opera’s Director of Production and Resident Lighting Designer. Find out what a Director of Production actually does and learn how in the hubris of youth, Greg became a Lighting Designer by buying a book. Discover what gels and gobos are, learn Greg’s favorite gel color and find out what a rouge elephant has to do with ope

Meet the Costume Apprentices (Socks, Pockets, and Zippers)

Nov 22 2021 40 mins  
Join Cassie & Kathleen as they meet Cody Grasher, Tenaya Tidwell, and Kayla Zeimet, this season’s Costume Shop Apprentices. Learn the difference between a Journeyman apprentice and an Apprentice I. Find out how Kayla and Tenaya came to Arizona Opera and what they are looking forward to the most for this season. Join us as we talk fashion styles that should go and ones that we lov