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The Art In Yourself

John Lister

23 episodes

8 months ago

A conversation with Mike Nussbaum. At 99 years old Mike is the oldest working actor in Actors Equity Association. In this conversation Mike discusses his fascinating personal and professional life - from 1920's Chicago, to WWII, to his life as an exterminator, and his extraordinary acting career. As of this writing, Mike can still be seen onstage with his close friend BJ Jones in readings of Pilot's Lounge. A play written especially for Mike by his friend, Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright...

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Performing Arts

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A conversation with Mike Nussbaum. At 99 years old Mike is the oldest working actor in Actors Equity Association. In this conversation Mike discusses his fascinating personal and professional life - from 1920's Chicago, to WWII, to his life as an exterminator, and his extraordinary acting career. As of this writing, Mike can still be seen onstage with his close friend BJ Jones in readings of Pilot's Lounge. A play written especially for Mike by his friend, Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright...

Show more...

Performing Arts

Episodes (20/23)

The Art In Yourself

Mike Nussbaum: The life and career of the oldest working union actor at 99

A conversation with Mike Nussbaum. At 99 years old Mike is the oldest working actor in Actors Equity Association. In this conversation Mike discusses his fascinating personal and professional life - from 1920's Chicago, to WWII, to his life as an exterminator, and his extraordinary acting career. As of this writing, Mike can still be seen onstage with his close friend BJ Jones in readings of Pilot's Lounge. A play written especially for Mike by his friend, Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright...

2 years ago

54 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Rae Gray: Film, Television, and Stage Actor

A conversation with film, television, and stage actor Rae Gray. Best known for roles in Fear The Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, and the upcoming Amazon series A League Of Their Own

3 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The Art In Yourself

James Vincent Meredith: Steppenwolf Theater Company Ensemble Member

A journey through the life and career of Steppenwolf Theater Company ensemble member James Vincent Meredith. James has appeared in nearly twenty productions with Steppenwolf. Along with work at various other Chicago theatres and nationally, he played Mafala in The Book Of Mormon second national touring company, as well as on Broadway. He has been seen in numerous television series and films, including Boss and the most recent season of Fargo. His voice talents have also been heard in many com...

3 years ago

1 hour 18 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Behind The Scenes Of The Art In Yourself: My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class

Behind the scenes of The Art In Yourself. My daughter interviews me for her high school journalism class.

3 years ago

12 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Chris D'Arienzo: Writer / Director - Best known for the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and the feature film Barry Munday

Chris D’Arienzo began his career in Hollywood as a PA (production assistant) at Disney Studios. That job led to more work as a PA and actor on the groundbreaking Ellen DeGeneres sitcom Ellen. A journalism major in college, his true passion was writing. He eventually began selling projects as a screenwriter, but they were not being produced. Until he wrote the book for the hugely successful Broadway musical Rock of Ages. He also adapted the screenplay for and directed the film Barry Munday. In...

4 years ago

1 hour 25 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Joel Zwick: Television / Film / Theatre Director, Producer, and Author. Best known for directing the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding and over 650 television episodes

Joel Zwick started with La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York in the 1960s. From there he made his way to California and began directing television. From the 1970s through 2000s he directed more than 650 television episodes. Including Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Perfect Strangers, Mork and Mindy, Angie, Full House, Family Matters, K.C. Undercover, Shake It Up, along with dozens of others. He is perhaps best known for directing the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the highe...

4 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Ross Lehman: Actor - Broadway, Chicago, and London’s West End

Ross Lehman has had a fascinating journey, from being raised by local celebrity parents in Pennsylvania, to his long career on stage. He has performed in Chicago, London, and on Broadway with Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, and Mario Cantone - to name just a few. I have had the privilege of working with him several times. He is an generous scene partner and a brilliant performer.

4 years ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Paul Stroili - Pt. 2: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Graphic Artist

More with Paul Stroili. Including unverifiable stories of the late Mickey Rooney, Winston Churchill, Peter Boyle, and others.

4 years ago

27 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Paul Stroili: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Graphic Artist

Paul Stroili’s Television acting credits include Empire, Chicago P.D., and Malcolm in the Middle. His film credits include Only Dance Can Save Us, Wake, and The Beating. Paul was nominated for an Ovation Award for Best Solo Performance and an LA Weekly Award for Paul Stroili’s Straight Up with a Twist, which enjoyed over 1000 performances nationwide, including a twice extended Off-Broadway run. He is a Resident Artist at The Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan (founded by Jeff Dani...

4 years ago

45 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Jennifer May Nickel: Film, Television, Commercial, and Theatre Costume Designer

In Jennifer’s own words, “What makes the art of Costume Design so thrilling is the opportunity to help tell a story and bring characters to life.” Classically trained in theatre, Jennifer May Nickel holds an MFA in Costume Design from Carnegie Mellon University. She has designed extensively for Film, TV, Commercials, and Theatre. Jennifer is based in LA, but she travels far and wide both for her career and her love of travel.

4 years ago

52 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Alan Wilder - Pt. 2: Actor and Steppenwolf Theatre original ensemble member

Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre company has been producing extraordinary productions and extraordinary talent for over 45 years. Alan Wilder has been with Steppenwolf since 1976. He is a member of the original ensemble and has appeared in over seventy productions. In part one of our two part conversation we discuss his career and how Steppenwolf went from a church basement in Highland Park Illinois, to a world renowned artistic institution in Chicago.

4 years ago

28 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Alan Wilder - Pt. 1: Actor and Steppenwolf Theatre original ensemble member

Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre company has been producing extraordinary productions and extraordinary talent for over 45 years. Alan Wilder has been with Steppenwolf since 1976. He is a member of the original ensemble and has appeared in over seventy productions. In part one of our two part conversation we discuss his career and how Steppenwolf went from a church basement in Highland Park Illinois, to a world renowned artistic institution in Chicago.

4 years ago

45 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Tania Richard: Actor, Writer, Podcast Host, Antiracism Educator

In this episode I have an honest conversation with Tania Richard about racism and white supremacy, specifically in the performing arts. We also discuss her web series Mom In Real Life, her love of storytelling, and working at Steppenwolf with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Tania is an actor, writer, antiracism educator, and host of the podcast Tania’s Take.

4 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Joanna DeGeneres: One of the top headshot photographers in Los Angeles

Joanna DeGeneres is one of the most sought after headshot photographers in Los Angeles. Her experience in art, acting, and casting give Joanna a unique insight into producing headshots that get actors noticed. In this conversation we discuss her life and career, along with tips for a headshot that will get results. Although primarily known as a headshot photographer, Joanna also has stunning interior design photos featured in the book Ellen DeGeneres Home.

4 years ago

52 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Anjali Bhimani - Pt. 2: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Voiceover Artist for Overwatch and APEX Legends

Actor, singer, dancer, voiceover artist Anjali Bhimani. She has appeared on stage countless times in Chicago, LA, San Francisco, and on Broadway. Anjali is well known for recurring television roles on shows like Modern Family and The Sopranos. She also has an extensive voiceover career, including voicing characters in the internationally popular video games Overwatch and Apex Legends.

4 years ago

33 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Anjali Bhimani - Pt. 1: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Voiceover Artist for Overwatch and APEX Legends

Career diversification is a must for actor, singer, dancer, voiceover artist Anjali Bhimani. She has appeared on stage countless times in Chicago, LA, San Francisco, and on Broadway. Anjali is well known for recurring television roles on shows like Modern Family and The Sopranos. She also has an extensive voiceover career, including voicing characters in the internationally popular video games Overwatch and Apex Legends.

4 years ago

43 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Christopher Payne: Special effects makeup supervisor and artist for Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire special effects makeup department head Christopher Payne is responsible for all of the blood, broken bones, and burns seen on the NBC drama. He has been a freelance makeup artist for years. What he does is amazing, how he does it is fascinating. A conversation with makeup artist Christopher Payne on this episode of The Art In Yourself.

4 years ago

46 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Kate Lipuma: Executive Director of Writers Theatre

Executive Director of Writers Theatre, Kate Lipuma discusses the state of live theatre during and after Covid. She also recounts her time at Chicago's Goodman Theatre and Signature Theatre in New York. Including apple pie with Arthur Miller and Hershey bars with Horton Foote. Insight into theatre management, from one of the top executives in the industry, on this episode of The Art In Yourself.

4 years ago

47 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Jim O'Heir - Pt. 2: Jim has appeared in hundreds of TV shows and films, but he is best known for playing lovable loser Gerry on NBC’s Parks and Recreation

Part two of my conversation with Emmy Award winning actor Jim O'Heir. In this episode, we discuss his time on Parks and Recreation, the amazing Amy Poehler, and getting away from being lovable through his role in the independent film Middle Man.

4 years ago

48 minutes

The Art In Yourself

Jim O'Heir - Pt. 1: Jim has appeared in hundreds of TV shows and films. He is best known for playing lovable loser Gerry on NBC’s Parks and Recreation

Emmy Award winning actor Jim O’Heir was King of TV guest stars before landing his career-defining role on Parks and Recreation playing Garry, Jerry, Larry, Terry, or Barry - depending on the episode. Jim has appeared in over one hundred TV series, numerous films, and on stage throughout the country. Jim’s life and career are fascinating, from training at the famed Second City in Chicago to sharing the stage with psychotic puppets and being a part of one of the most successful shows in televis...

4 years ago

48 minutes