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Chicago Artist Circle

Chicago Artist Circle

By: Patrick Michael Tierney
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Chicago Theatre Artists, past and present, share their most memorable and career-defining moments. From getting the gig, to opening nights, to onstage mishaps and triumphs, this podcast reminds us why we do what we do.

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Episodes
  • Bear Bellinger is a damn fool.

    Bear Bellinger is a damn fool.
    Aug 31 2024

    Actor/Singer/Writer/Activist/Fool, Bear Bellinger, returns to Chicago Artist Circle to discuss his theatrical past and present. From his youth choir days and high school musical stardom to memorable performances and all things Actors Equity, Bear continues to be one of this community's strongest souls, while still remaining a damn fool.

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    53 mins
  • Nerding out with Erica Stephan

    Nerding out with Erica Stephan
    Jul 31 2024

    One of Chicago Theatre's foremost leading ladies, Erica Stephan, discusses her journey from growing up in the burbs of Chicago, nerding out over the theatre scene, to eventually sharing the stage with so many of the very artists she nerded out over. From advocating for the arts in her grammar school in 7th grade to her Jeff Award-winning performance in Porchlight Music Theatre's CABARET, Erica continues to prove why she’s one of the brightest lights in this community.

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    52 mins
  • The Alex Grelle Show

    The Alex Grelle Show
    Jun 26 2024

    Local cinephile and performance art legend, Alex Grelle, shares his journey as Missourian and Chicagoan. From a life-changing production of AH, WILDERNESS in his youth to producing life-changing work of his own, Alex has solidified himself as one of Chicago's most fearless and singular artists.

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    53 mins
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