BOOTH ONE - Celebrating Culture and Conversation

BOOTH ONE - Celebrating Culture and Conversation


Latest Episodes

Dazzling Movement Direction – Choreographer & Actor Breon Arzell – Episode 105
April 06, 2020

Booth One first encountered Breon's work seeing The Total Bent, produced by Haven & About Face Theatres. We were all blown away by Lili-Anne Brown's direction and the marvelous performances, including friend of the show,

A Blank Slate – Genius Improvisor, Actor, & Voice-Over Artist David Pasquesi – Episode 104
February 10, 2020

We always love our amazingly talented guests, but this time we were Star Struck! David Pasquesi is a brilliant artist and one of the nicest people you're ever likely to meet. He is a master improvisor and has created memorable performances in many movi...

The Zacek Tapes – Victory Gardens’ Artistic Director Emeritus Dennis Zacek – Episode 103
November 21, 2019

Dennis Zacek, founding member and Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theatre for 34 years, joined us in the Booth for a fascinating conversation about playwrights, directing, and the history of Chicago theatre.

Luminous Power Couple – Regina Victor & Wardell Julius Clark – Episode 102
October 30, 2019

Wardell Julius Clark and Regina Victor are stars who just keep growing in our Chicago theatre community. We had an amazing time talking with them recently about all of their adventures. They are work and life partners and as Gary said,

Mover and Shaker – Erica Daniels, Executive Director of Victory Gardens – Episode 101
October 18, 2019

We were thrilled to have Erica Daniels Strater join us in the Booth, starting our next 100 episodes off in style! She has been an agent, casting director, Associate Artistic Director, president, and now Executive Director. All at top-flight companies.

Game Changers – Michael and Mona Heath – Episode 100!
September 12, 2019

We chose Michael and Mona Heath for our 100th episode because they are the most amazing angels to the Chicago theatre community. With backgrounds in applied mathematics and computer science, they have dedicated their time, energy,

Our Favorite (and First) Costume Designer – Christine Pascual – Episode 99
September 01, 2019

Christine has created beautiful designs for many of our all-time favorite productions! Check out this list of her recent projects! From Dutch Masters to La Ruta to East Texas Hot Links and To Catch a Fish. All great, great shows! -

“Astonish Me” – Theatre Historian & Critic Jonathan Abarbanel – Episode 98
July 15, 2019

Jonathan Abarbanel, our first theatre critic guest, comes with great perspective not just as a theatre historian and scholar but also as an artist. He's been an actor, dramaturg, playwright, and producer, so he knows what it means and takes to bring wo...

Cut to the Chaos – PBS Producer & Documentarian Daniel Andries – Episode 97
May 26, 2019

Seven-time Emmy award winner, WTTW producer, and documentary filmmaker Dan Andries joins us in the Booth! He arrived at the studio having just toured the Hamilton Exhibition on Northerly Island. Sounds like something we need to visit. -

Quadruple Threats! – Lili-Anne Brown & Robert Cornelius – Episode 96
April 18, 2019

Join our rollicking conversation with two of the most talented artists we know, Lili-Anne Brown and Robert Cornelius. Lili-Anne is the luminous director of many great productions and also an accomplished actor, singer, and educator. Robert,