State of the Arts with Peggy Nelson and Michael Boland cover art

State of the Arts with Peggy Nelson and Michael Boland

State of the Arts with Peggy Nelson and Michael Boland

By: Peggy Nelson & Michael Boland WPKN
Listen for free

State of the Arts features guests from the Connecticut and tristate area in theater, visual arts, film, music and more.© 2026 Peggy Nelson & Michael Boland, WPKN Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Moonrise Cartel and Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company in Studio

    Moonrise Cartel and Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company in Studio
    May 16 2026

    In our first segment, Al Pascarelli and Stephanie Harrison of the local folk rock band Moonrise Cartel join Mike and Peggy in studio to talk about upcoming music festivals and their approach to songwriting and harmony. And they play three songs.

    In the second segment, Primi Townsend and Marion Gittleman of the Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company discuss their tribute program for founding member and namesake, Norman Marshall.
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • Jacob Padron of Long Wharf Theatre in studio

    Jacob Padron of Long Wharf Theatre in studio
    May 12 2026

    Mike speaks with Jacob Padron, the Artistic Director of New Haven's Long Wharf Theatre, as he reflects on his tenure at the venerable institution, and considers the future.

    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • State of the Arts 11-28-2025, featuring guests Michael Wilson and Rick Lewis

    State of the Arts 11-28-2025, featuring guests Michael Wilson and Rick Lewis
    Feb 20 2026

    Mike Boland, hosting solo for this episode, welcomes in two great guests. Michael Wilson, a Drama Desk Award winning theatre director starts off the show talking about his production of A Christmas Carol at Hartford Stage Company. And local musician, songwriter and bandleader Rick Lewis talks about his life on stage.
    Show More Show Less
    54 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet