Thank You, Five...

Jonathan, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 02:45:12 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt talks with Jonathan Slavin! There is so much they talk about in this podcast it is hard to summarize so I guess you just have to give it a listen for yourself!

Follow Jonathan on insta @slavin_jonathan

Thanks again to Norwalk Conservatory who allowed us to use their song for our intro!

Photo credits: Vince Trupsin

See you next Friday!

Dan, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 20:56:23 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt chats with Dan Healy who is the operations manager for Candlelight Theatre! They talk about a whole plethora of things including the difference between comedic and dramatic acting!

Follow Dan on insta @dhealy29

Thanks again to Norwalk Conservatory who allowed us to use their song for our intro!

See you next Friday!

Andrea, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt talks with Philly based Actress Andrea Rose Cardoni! They talk about her favorite on-stage mishap and so much more!

Follow Andrea on Instagram @andrearosecardoni

Thank you again to all our listeners who support us through all 3 seasons of this amazing podcast and a special thanks to Mr. Aaron Bogad, we wouldn't be able to do it without all your support!!

Thanks again to Norwalk Conservatory who allowed us to use their song for our intro!

See you next Friday!

Dallas, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In the Season 3 premiere of Thank You, Five, Wyatt sits down with Dallas Austin Jimmar, who is currently playing Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd at Moonbox Productions in Boston, MA! They talk about Dallas's favorite on-stage mishap, the need to believe in yourself and so much more!

Go see Dallas in Sweeney Todd: https://moonboxproductions.org/event/sweeney-todd/

Thank you again to all our listeners who support us through all 3 seasons of this amazing podcast and a special thanks to Mr. Aaron Bogad, we wouldn't be able to do it without all your support!!

Thanks again to Norwalk Conservatory who allowed us to use their song for our intro!

See you next Friday!

Bill, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt talks with Bill Wilmore who has worked in Film, commercials, and Theatre, and is also the Senior Pastor at New Galilee Baptist Church! They discuss radio, tv/film, theatre, and more. This is a great way to end Season 2. We will be taking a couple of weeks off as we wrap up the school year and start the summer but don't worry there will still be occasional content! See you guys soon for Season 3 of Thank You, Five!

Danny, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Fri, 5 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Wyatt talks with Danny Loftus George, founder of the Growing Studio International, The A1 Conference, The LINK Program, and the President of Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts this week. They talk about the many career paths that Danny has had in the theatre industry and the up-and-coming program at Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts. This is the debut of a new intro song, “It’s Our Turn Now”, that Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts allowed us to use. A huge thanks to them we really appreciate it.

Follow Danny and Norwalk on insta @norwalkconservatory

Jenny, This is Your Five Minute Call

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt talks with Jenny Bates, Vice President, Account Management with Bond Theatricals. They discuss Jenny's career path in marketing and publicity and mention several notable shows that you should definitely check out! Check the insta @thank.you.five_official where there will be some special photos provided by Jenny!

Follow Jenny on Insta @jenephiphany

"It All Comes Back (Opening)" - Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical) - 2015

Elsa, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 02:30:54 +0000

This week, Wyatt talks with Elsa Kegelman, just recently seen in Proof at The Stagecrafters and A View from the Bridge with New Light Theatre. When not on stage you can find her as the Marketing Director for New Light Theatre or serving up espresso and pastries over at Sleeping Bird Coffee! Wyatt and Elsa talk about listening to their own voice and self-care with McDonald's after a show.

Follow Elsa on insta @kegelwoman

Listen to Elsa's Podcast: "Wing Women" https://open.spotify.com/show/1uC3hWb46AJg1aebF3kqKq

"Entr'Acte" From Little Shop of Horrors - New Broadway Cast 2003

Matthew, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Fri, 7 Apr 2023 18:39:10 +0000

This week, Wyatt talks with the Magic Thespian, Matthew Swanson about everything magic and theatre, and how magic is an off-shoot of theatre. This is a one-of-a-kind guest as we have not had a magician on yet, you don't want to miss it!

Check Matthew out on Instagram @ magic.thespian

"Overture" from The Addams Family (Original Cast Recording)

Seth, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:27:16 +0000

On this week's episode with a new format and some new Questions. Let us know what you think by DMing us on insta @thank.you.five_official. Wyatt talks with Seth Kirschner, one of the creators of "Little Demon" an adult animated sitcom starring Aubrey Plaza, Danny DeVito, and Lucy DeVito. Seth and Wyatt talk about the importance of creating things for yourself no matter how perfect it is.

Overture: "Prologue" From The Wiz LIVE! - Original NBC Televison Event

Kerriann, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:32:35 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt chats with Kerriann Otaño, who currently works as Vice President of Engagement at OperaDelaware. They talk about the importance of mental health in theater and how to bring young people back into the theater.

Go see La Traviata at OperaDeleware Friday, March 31 at 7:20 pm and Sunday, April 1st at 2pm. www.operade.org/la-traviata or call the box office 302-442-7807 for more information and if you are a student special student rates.

"Welcome to Hollywood" Orginal Pretty Women Broadway Cast Recording

Fred, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:07:30 +0000

This week Wyatt talks with Fred Feeney, a London based composer, music director, arranger and musician. They talk about the importance of treating you body right while still creating art and much more. You don't want to miss it.

Follow Fred on insta @ fred_feeney

Overture: "Jeremy's Theme" from Be More Chill

Taryn, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt talks with Taryn Smithson who plays Rumpleteazer in the North American Tour "Cats" The Musical. They talk about the importance of having a mentor who believes in you when you don't fully believe in yourself and so much more!

Go see Taryn in "Cats" The Musical: https://ustour.catsthemusical.com/tickets/

Follow Taryn on insta @ tmsmithson

The Overture · Andrew Lloyd Webber · "Cats" 1981 Original London Cast

Robert, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 17:28:21 +0000

We're celebrating a year of podcastery, and Producer Robert Gruszka is in studio (as per usual) but this time, Wyatt is allowing him to speak!!! Don't get too attached though, Wyatt is sure to send him back to his editing bay hovel soon...but in the mean time Robert talks about his experiences as a Handsome Beast named Carl who Flonzelled his way to Delphi where he discovered the taste of eyebrow glue, which is far more delicious than radium powder...

Happy Anniversary Everybody!

Also...come see Robert as Pythio in Head Over Heels...which is PRODUCED by Wyatt (what a reversal!!)

Tickets and information are available at www.our.show/heels

Jake, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Thank You, Five, Wyatt talks to Jake Collins an Alum of SST and recent graduate of Emerson College. It's very hard to fully describe this episode but what I can say is that it will definitely make you laugh.

"Let it be known in the episode description that Jake was fishing for compliments this entire episode" - Wyatt Enslen

Follow Jake on insta @jakecollins._

Overture: "Overture" Les Misérables Original Broadway Cast Recording

Chris, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt chats with Chris Davis, currently the Associate Artistic Director of Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance. Chris Davis performed on Broadway in Guys and Dolls, The Life, Peter Pan, and many more. You may have seen him on TV, appearing in shows such as Saturday Night Live, Sex and the City, the TV Guide Awards, and more. They talk about how Chris went from cheer to broadway to Associate Artistic Director and how important collaboration is when making art.

Follow Wilmington Ballet Academy of Dance on insta: @wilmingtonballet

Overture: Opening: I Hope I Get It - A Chorus Line (New Broadway Cast Recording (2006))

Brendan, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt talks with guest Brendan Cooke. He has toured around the country as part of many operas before settling in Delaware to work as General Director of Opera Delaware. He and Wyatt discuss the importance of food and community and the differences between operas and musical theatre.

Follow Opera Delaware on Instagram @ operadelware

Check out their website: https://www.operade.org

And go see "La Traviata" Friday, March 31 @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 2 @ 2:00 pm

Overture: Gypsy 2008 Broadway Cast Recording

Christy, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:01:54 +0000

In our first episode back after a technical meltdown...we are blissfully back!!! Please to enjoy!

Ben, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Wyatt is joined by actor Ben Walker who made his Broadway Debut in "& Juliet" this fall. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and worked on projects such as “Honor Society” on Paramount+, and Orange is the New Black. They talk about work-life balance, the importance of reaching out to friends, and pre-show jams!

Go check out the new Broadway hit "& Juliet" playing now in the Stephen Sondheim Theatre

Check out Ben on Instagram: @benjwalker

Check out Ben's ep "Anglerfish" @ Ben Walker

Follow our Instagram: @thank.you.five_official

Chris, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode, Wyatt is joined by SST alum and current director at Mount Pleasant High School, Chris Turner. Involved in the Salesianum WSAL (which hosts this podcast), Chris and Wyatt chat about what WSAL used to be in the 90s, college experiences and sketches, and Mount Pleasant's production of Frozen: The Musical.

Be sure to go see Frozen at Mount Pleasant, you don't want to miss it!

Check him out on instagram @chrissaid

Julian, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Julian Manjerico, Wyatt Enslen) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 22:21:43 +0000

Julian Manjerico chats with Wyatt about all things Alexander Technique, Tom Hanks, mentorship, music, and more! A great episode that also features a guest voice?!?

Quit clowning around and listen to the episode!!

Also check out Julian on the socials at @jmanjerico_

AND

Look for him on the big screen in the upcoming film "A Man Called Otto" coming to select theaters Christmas Day and EVERYWHERE else on January 13!

Chad, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:43:14 +0000

For our last episode before a VERY brief break, Wyatt is joined by Nashville based, Wilmington bred, (ahem Cab Calloway trained), musician and performer Chad Michael Jervis.

After leaving Wilmington for Boston (have you heard of the Berklee school of music??!) he found his way to Nashville. And there...oh boy...Chad, with the band King Calaway, has opened for Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, and others...no big deal. He and Wyatt will talk country, they'll talk theatre, it'll be SO GOOD!! Check it out! If you happen to be listening to our show on Spotify, just go up to that search bar to find them, or click HERE:

Lyndie, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:23:33 +0000

Lyndie Moe is a super fun guest. She started as a yodeler because...Kansas? Its hard to say...but she's just great. She's a Delawarean who has travelled the world playing Maureen in the 25th Anniversary Production of the seminal musical, Rent. She's just the very very best!!

Darby, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Darby McLaughlin, Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 17:34:59 +0000

Darby McLaughlin is a performer who has worked all over the area, AND the high seas. She made the wild mistake of paying good money for wifi whilst working on cruise ships to BINGE our show...what a nut! But beyond her status as a big fan of the pod, she's got a great collection of experiences and perspective on the work that she brings to the table. Check her out on the interwebs at www.darbymclaughlin.com OR out at sea in the new year!

Kris, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Kris Kukul, Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:14:20 +0000

In a HUGE episode Wyatt gets to chatting with Kris Kukul. Kris has orchestrated, he has conducted, he has composed, he has Music Directed...he's done it on Broadway, in like ALL the countries (seriously though but Wyatt was SHOOK when Kris revealed how many countries he's worked in), he's done it regionally and he's done it in the land of the dead! Kris is currently wrapping up the Broadway run of the Tony nominated Beetlejuice The Musical . But of special interest to our Salesianum family, Kris did the Pasadena Playhouse production of Head Over Heels (aka Our Winter Musical this year!) AND he did an incredibly well regarded production of The Heart of Robin Hood (aka our Spring Play this year!). He's friends with Mr. Bogad from back in the old days, but we won't hold that against him! Follow Kris on the socials @kriskukul or check out his website www.kriskukul.com

and

go see Beetlejuice before it closes on Broadway OR when it comes through this area on tour!!!

Vivia, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Robert Gruszka, Wyatt Enslen, Vivia Font) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:38:05 +0000

Wyatt welcomes Vivia Font to the podcast. Vivia is a full blown creative weirdo who has been at it since back in the day carrying boomboxes blasting the Cure through the mean streets of Princeton. Vivia splits her time between acting, writing, workshopping and teaching (NYU? Yup! Marymount? Yup! Princeton University? YUP!!) and being a mom to a little one! She's been a performer at some of the nation's BEST theaters (including some of our faves, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Public Theater, Denver Center, Old Globe) and we get the good juju rolling to get her working overseas on a top secret possible upcoming project! She and Wyatt talk process, what we would do if we could only do one thing, and we are reminded that it is ALL RIGHT if things don't go as planned!

Follow Vivia on the socials @vaf1125

Meredith, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Meredith Holzman, Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:39:47 +0000

Meredith Holzman jumps in with Wyatt to talk about the study of acting, the practice of a day job, and the excitement of being a part of the new ABC show Alaska Daily (Tuesdays at 10pm/9 Central). Meredith plays journalist Claire Muncy on this drama highlighting the plight of murdered and missing indigenous women in Alaska. Meredith joined us from Vancouver where she's hard at work through the end of the year. You're not wrong, you TOTALLY recognize her as that person from that show. She's been on your TV with some serious regularity for at least the last decade. Her newest projects can be caught basically any time on your favorite streaming platforms: Only Murders in the Building (Hulu), Inventing Anna (Netflix)...oh yeah...and she performed on Broadway with the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in Death of a Salesman...I mean! Wow. Also check her out on the socials @meredithholzman where you can ALSO get into her exploits as a Dachshund mom!!

Tom, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Tom Mucchetti, Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 15:20:52 +0000

Wyatt welcomes New Light Theater Co-Founder and Managing Director Tom Mucchetti to the pod. Tom is a music director, conductor, pianist, organist, and private voice teacher. A veteran of the local and regional theatre scene Tom has worked EVERYWHERE!

Tom and Wyatt break it all down in the final episode of our first ever special series. For episodes 3, 4, and now 5 of our second season we've been highlighting the founders behind New Light Theatre, one of our favorite local companies. We're so fired up about their mission and their work!

"New Light Theatre is dedicated to improving the human condition by partnering each production with thematically connected charitable causes, while also placing a special emphasis on providing opportunities for student and emerging theatre artists to work in a professional setting. New Light Theatre is committed to bringing light to the darkness of the world, to raising awareness and support for organizations that illuminate, and to deepening our empathy and connection with one another through meaningful artistic work.

Make sure you follow them on the socials @newlighttheatre

Lena, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Lena Mucchetti, Robert Gruszka, Wyatt Enslen) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:46:24 +0000

Actor/Director/Producer/Stage Manager/Company Founder/MOM!!! We have literally run out of slashes to credit this week's amazing guest. Lena Mucchetti is all these things, and more. She's one of the co-founders of New Light Theatre, the subject of this special three episode series...and of course... AS YOU KNOW New Light is:

"Dedicated to improving the human condition by partnering each production with thematically connected charitable causes, while also placing a special emphasis on providing opportunities for student and emerging theatre artists to work in a professional setting. New Light Theatre is committed to bringing light to the darkness of the world, to raising awareness and support for organizations that illuminate, and to deepening our empathy and connection with one another through meaningful artistic work."

What you might NOT know is that Lena ALSO helped establish the theatre program at her alma mater...a school some of you may be familiar with...ahem...Padua Academy in beautiful and exotic Wilmington Delaware.

This episode slaps. Listen to it. Subscribe. Rate the pod. Follow us on the socials

and...while you're at it make sure you're following New Light @newlighttheatre and Lena her dang self @lenamucchetti

Newton, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka, Newton Buchanan) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:52:43 +0000

Actor, Designer, Director, Producer, Creator and all around delight Newton Buchanan is our guest this week. He and Wyatt get INTO it in the first of a three episode special series. We're welcoming all three of the co-founders of New Light Theatre Company. We confess, we were today years old when we realized that "N"ewton, "L"ena, and "T"om is NLT IS ALSO NEW LIGHT THEATRE! But it makes sense because their amazing mission is embodied by their founders and leaders.

You can find out more about NLT at www.newlighttheatre.com You should spend a LOT of time there!!

You should make sure you follow Newton on the socials at @newtron_bomb to stay updated with his upcoming projects!

Ellen Mimi, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Ellen Schlecht, Wyatt Enslen, Robert Gruszka) — Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:22:12 +0000

Wyatt and Ellen get to chatting about how they hate to read, love to write, wish they could draw...ALL the great stuff! You have to make sure you stay up to date on this fabulous SST alum. Psst...she just closed the amazing production of Rent produced by the legendary NLT! She's back at school in NYC and studying with the intense Atlantic Theatre Company Studio at the renowned Tisch School of the Arts at the world famous New York University! Follow her on the socials at @3llenmimi

Kathy, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Robert Gruszka, Kathy Buterbaugh, Wyatt Enslen) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 17:07:02 +0000

Kathy and Wyatt get into all of it in our first episode of Season 2! Kathy has done it all when it comes to Theater, and she has plenty of stories and perspective. Launching our second season the show has undergone a teeny facelift (you like the new color scheme for episode art?) and has Student Producer Robert Gruszka (Salesianum class of 2024) taking the helm. Wyatt is still your host, as he'll tell you...it is his show...but we couldn't think of a better kickstart to our second season! Enjoy Kathy's episode and check out ALL the great stuff at Wilmington Drama League at www.wilmingtondramaleague.org or on the socials at @wilmdramaleague

Summer, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:53:58 +0000

In "What Did You Do This Summer" essay response of an episode, Wyatt takes us back to school with a few of his favorite moments from over the summer. We didn't have enough time to feature ALL of our summer guests, but this episode highlights some favorite contributions from just some of our Summer guests:

Broadway and International Touring Prop Master Dan Boesch

Performer/Choreographer/Director Dominic Santos

Combat/Intimacy Director Carla Pantoja

Broadway New Works Developer/Theatre Educator Tina Cocumelli

Broadway Costume Fabricator Jacquelyn Kepley

TV and Film Actor/Writer/Director Keith Powell

Improv and Comedy Genius Jackie Felker

TV and Film Actor Tania Verafield

Director/Producer Lee Lewis

Now get back into dress code and back into the classroom!

Lee, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Lee Lewis, Wyatt Enslen) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:11:45 +0000

Lee Lewis is currently directing Wyatt in a production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins at Showcase on Main in Elkton Maryland (Opening TONIGHT!!! Running August 19-28). You MUST get down there to see it, and on your way, listen to this episode where they talk about it all, how theatre isn't as cool as pottery, how we all wish we could play the piano, and doing Inge isn't always a picnic...and neither is Sweeney Todd.

http://www.showcaseonmain.com/theatre.html for more info about the show and the link for tickets.

Check Showcase on Main (Lee's AWESOME theatre!!) on the socials at @ShowcaseOnMain

Don't forget, everybody's got the right to be happy!

Ms. Verafield, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Tania Verafield, Wyatt Enslen) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:49:54 +0000

Wyatt has a great chat with Tania Verafield about cheerleading, being hidden in the back row of the musical, and being on set with Christian Bale...Tania is a wild badass who starred in a great production of Anna in the Tropics...while also caring for a newborn! She's in the brand new Brad Pitt action/adventure movie Bullet Train (in theaters near you as of August 5) and she can rollerskate! Wyatt cannot rollerskate. But they get along fine anyways!

Check her out on the socials at @taniaverafield

Jackie, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Jackie Felker, Wyatt Enslen) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0000

We've put out 20 of these shows, and things are just starting to get real. Wyatt and Jackie get into it...difficulties with wigs, falling down on stage, not understanding the potty habits of their fellow performers...the deep deep stuff! Jackie is a hilarious performer, improv comedian, and writer based in Chicago. Her work at The Annoyance Theater, Improv Olympic, as well as in a bunch of writers rooms (have you heard of "Cards Against Humanity"?!) has given her experiences totally new to "Thank You, Five". IF you're in the Chicago area be on the lookout as she's always working and keep your eyes peeled for her next project (you gotta listen to the show for details!!)

You HAVE to follow Jackie on all the socials a @WhatTheFelk

Keith, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Keith Powell, Wyatt Enslen) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:54:41 +0000

Wyatt talks with the extraordinary Keith Powell. Keith is an actor (30 Rock anyone?), Director (the best episodes of your favorite TV shows, including the upcoming "Interview with the Vampire") and writer (Sophie's Quinceañera) among tons of other things. Keith and Wyatt share their thoughts on growing up in the Wilmington Drama League, the importance of mental health for performers, and the crossover between Theatre, Film, and Television. Keith does also mention...he's a St. Mark's grad. But don't hold that against him! It is still a great episode!!

Find out more about Keith and what he's up to at www.powelltothepeople.com

Chris, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Chris Goodrich, Wyatt Enslen) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:59:41 +0000

Wyatt talks with Chris Goodrich about the many theatrical hats he has worn (producer, director, actor, writer). They cover it all, from how we are as attention seeking pre-teens to more thoughtful, functional, considerate adults. They talk about how great it would be if we could all see more theater, especially as theatre makers. Chris is an absolute gem who, as the Co-Producing Artistic Director of The Unexpected Stage Company, works to bring forth voices from the margins. He's vulnerable, authentic, and he REALLY hopes you like this episode!!

Check out his company at www.unexpectedstage.org

and GO SEE LIVE THEATRE!!

Jacquelyn, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Jacquelyn Kepley, Wyatt Enslen) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:54:21 +0000

Wyatt welcomes Jacquelyn Kepley and she brings her perspective on the design process, what its like to not be able to talk about a gig, and how important shoppers are! She shares her hopes and dreams about Dungeons and Dragons and her experience on the Sallies stage and with the BIGGEST dress in all of the Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera.

She is a total creative beast and you should check out her website:

www.jacquelynkepleydesign.com

You should check her out on the socials:

@jacquelynkepleydesign

AND you MUST go buy her stuff from the Etsy:

www.jkepleydesign.etsy.com

Dominic, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Dominic Santos, Wyatt Enslen) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 18:17:10 +0000

Wyatt has a great talk with the multi-faceted Dominic Santos. Their experience in many different jobs across over 70 productions have led to their perspective on the responsibility of producers and theatrical institutions to look inward and make positive change in policy AND practice. This was on display in full force when they directed/choreographed the recent (and AMAZING) production of "The Color Purple" at Wilmington Drama League.

Find Dominic on the socials at @dom_santos__ (that is TWO underscores after "santos"!)

Fund US on the socials at @thank.you.five_official

Look for some merch sometime soon?!?

Tina, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Tina Cocumelli, Wyatt Enslen, Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:12:05 +0000

In a very special episode Wyatt speaks with Tina Cocumelli. Tina is an Associate Producer with TBD Theatricals, an NYC based Broadway, Off-Broadway, and West End production company. She shares what it is like to be in the room helping to develop new work, how her love of sports and the great outdoors informs her creativity, and what it is like to be interviewed by the student of your student...because she has been Mr. Bogad's teacher and mentor since he was 8!!! This is our longest ever episode and you will have to tolerate some extra interjections from the producer...

Learn more about Tina and TBD Theatricals at https://www.tbdproductions.com/theatricals/

Also

Go Dodgers.

Dan, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Dan Boesch) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Prop Master Dan Boesch drops in to talk all things IAATSE, Newsies, Blue Man, and float tanks! He and Wyatt discuss the value of understudies both in the cast AND on the crew and the importance of having a meditation practice for self care!

Carla, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Carla Pantoja) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:48:58 +0000

Another episode, another milestone. Wyatt is joined Carla Pantoja who is just such a rad person. She and Wyatt discuss her work as a Fight Director, Director, Actor, and Intimacy Director. Carla is the first EVER female Fight Director at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where she is currently working on their production of "The Tempest" (directed by Nicholas C. Avila) which opened LAST NIGHT!!! They get really into the nitty gritty about how that collaborative process works between Direction, Fight, Intimacy, and they deep dive into the work being an advocate, ally, and artist. Her conversation on being a "first" as well as who are the unsung heroes of a production bring a brand new, and hugely important, perspective to the show!

Fly Guy, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Paul Rubin, Wyatt Enslen) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:55:00 +0000

Paul Rubin flew in to speak to Wyatt about his work on Broadway, across the country, and around the world. Widely regard as the best in the business Paul has flown Peter Pans, "Wicked" witches, Mermaids, and more. He shares the story of his start as a magician and he and Wyatt get into some favorite myth mashups, how mishaps are less funny when people are flying, and a SUPER SECRET "Thank You, Five" exclusive about a lifetime achievement award being given to a certain supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Nun who hung out in Camelot...

It's Julie Andrews y'all. Paul choreographed a flight sequence where a performer dressed as Mary Poppins will present Julie Andrews her lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute. No big deal. But you did hear it here first!!

Check out ALL his stuff at www.theflyguy.com

Cat, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Cat Enslen) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 17:47:52 +0000

Wyatt invites his sister, the inimitable Cat Enslen to sit down and talk. Cat has a long list of credits and, like her brother, is related to nearly everyone in the Delaware theatre scene. They get into that, as well as examining some of their favorite shared theatrical memories and a deep dive into the Enslen Anxiety Machine!

Majo, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Majo James) — Thu, 19 May 2022 18:54:12 +0000

Wyatt is joined in studio by Majo James. Majo is on the Dramaturgical Team as well as playing the role of Benvolio in the SST Spring production, After Juliet. He's about to graduate and he reflects on his time with the company, as well as what this show means to him. Also, he says charcuterie a couple of times...and that is funny. Also, Wyatt bets a dollar that this episode won't come out on time. Check the end of the episode for a receipt.

Ms. Washington, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Donya Washington) — Fri, 13 May 2022 01:49:36 +0000

Wyatt and Donya Washington talk about Donya's work as a director, dramaturg and Festival Producer at the world renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. They also discuss what kind of candy is most preferred among rats. No joke. Also the magic that is lighting. Phew...what an episode!

Tammy, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Tammy Paulino) — Thu, 5 May 2022 19:14:41 +0000

Wyatt and Delaware native, current Los Angeleno, Tammy Paulino chat about turning into your teachers, finding your singing voice, and the joy of performing Rugrats at Radio City!

Check out Tammy on Instagram @tammy_paulino

and if you're looking for some vocal instruction check out @singwithMs.Tammy on Facebook!!

Ms. Sabnis, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Devina Sabnis) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:56:37 +0000

Wyatt's guest this week is the multi-talented Devina Sabnis. Devina had a long run with "The Office: A Musical Parody" both on National Tour as well as in an extended Off-Broadway run. An alum of the Musical Theatre Program at Syracuse University, Devina just completed working as a Swing on the World Premiere of "Bhangin' It" at the La Jolla Playhouse. Wyatt and Devina discuss their shared a capella roots, their mutual love of being prepared, and the weirdness of the self tape.

Stay up to date with what Devina is up at at: www.devinasabnis.com

Learn more about "Bhangin' It" at: https://lajollaplayhouse.org/show/bhangin-it/

Mr. Kelly, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Bob Kelly) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:16:14 +0000

In this episode, Wyatt is joined by the Bob Kelly. Mr. Kelly is the Artistic Director of the Candlelight Theatre, as well as an actor, writer, and producer. They talk about the sweet spot in the their favorite theatres, what an Artistic Director does when they're not directing, and how dancing is HARD!! Check out everything happening at Candlelight and support this historic and unique company!!

Lucy, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Lucy Vavala) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 19:26:22 +0000

Intimacy Director, Performer, Artist, AND Padua Alumna Lucy Vavala joins Wyatt to discuss her work in Intimacy Direction, how she got into theatre, and their shared love of drums and drummers! Find Lucy on all the socials @LucyVavala

Jen, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Jen Jacob) — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:20:08 +0000

Host Wyatt Enslen is very excited to welcome a versatile performer, baker, and former giant chicken, Jen Jacob for our fourth episode. You can find Jen on your television working hard on New Amsterdam, Gravesend, Blue Bloods, and soon, working alongside Denis Leary on Law and Order: Organized Crime.

Follow Jen on Instagram @Jen.Jacob or check out www.thetruthisblog.com or www.jenjacob.com

Mr. Medico, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Aaron Bogad) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:51:24 +0000

Wyatt welcomes Salesianum Class of 1990 Michael Medico to the studio. They discuss Michael's experience coming up through the theatre program at Sallies, moving on to work at Boston University, as well as the wide array of exciting projects he's working on in the film and television realm. They talk about the magic of the theatre community, traditions and superstitions, and about how cool "The Lion King" is!

More information about Michael and his work can be found at www.michaelmedico.com

Find him on the 'gram @MichaelMedicoLA

His most recent work can be seen on March 9th, 2022's episode of "Good Trouble" (titled "Turn and Face the Strange")

Mr. Santoro, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Jeffrey Santoro) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:37:58 +0000

Episode 2 features Delaware Theatre legend Jeff Santoro. Jeff shares stories of his mishaps and exploits onstage as a Children's Theater performer, his process as a director, and his work in documentary film.

He is currently working on August Osage County at the Wilmington Drama League. Tickets and information are available HERE

He is also working on an upcoming documentary project, Big City, Little Italy and click HERE to watch the trailer!

Mr. Bogad, This is Your Five Minute Call

abogad@salesianum.org (Wyatt Enslen, Aaron Bogad) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 20:19:28 +0000

You can check out Mr. Bogad's theatre company, JustArt Theatricals, LLC at their website www.justarttheatricals.com

For more perspective on his experience at the Kennedy Center in D.C. check out this article from 1995 (told you he is old): https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-08-24-ca-38552-story.html

Join us next time!