FUSION Forum Episode 19: As You Like It
Laurie talks with four young performers from Albuquerque Academy’s virtual performance of Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery’s musical adaption of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Our chat includes new performance modes, funny things that happen in the Zoom room, and our love of New Mexico.
FUSION Forum Episode 18: Ross Kelly
Laurie talks to film and commercial producer, actor, writer and FUSION family member Ross Kelly about his work in The Seven, Paris in March, the human face of products, and the lure of New Mexico.
FUSION Forum Episode 17: Gil Lazier
Laurie talks to award-winning director and theatre educator Gil Lazier about Americana, academia, and how all the world is truly a stage.
FUSION Forum Episode 16: Celia Schaefer
Laurie talks to actress, writer, and Indie filmmaker Celia Schaefer about intoxicating New Mexico air, healing from COVID-19, the "jazz" of editing film, and FUSION’s upcoming The Seven.
FUSION Forum Episode 15: Kelley Hazen
Laurie talks to theatre artist, television/film actress, and professional audio book narrator Kelley Hazen about all things life including publishing, music, women in the entertainment industry and beloved dogs.
FUSION Forum Episode 14: David Dupuis
Laurie talks to NY-based visual artist David Dupuis about life and art in The Big Apple, Seattle dreams, directing meets painting, the art scene of the 80's, and where do we go from here?
FUSION Forum Episode 13: Michael Samuel Kaplan
Laurie talks to actor Michael Samuel Kaplan about the power of voice, teaching and breathing in Singapore, theatre of the oppressed in Uganda, the mighty world of theatre and what's next.
FUSION Forum Episode 12: Phil Wilkinson
Laurie talks to New Mexico native, cellist, vocalist, performer, campaign organizer, and Stanford law student, Phil Wilkinson about the voice of music, the world at large, the law of the land, China, Spain, the ABQ vibe, and political aspirations.
FUSION Forum Episode 11: John Vreeke
Laurie talks to professional director John Vreeke about Seattle and D.C. Theatre on pause, hiking, Northern Exposure, Charles Mee's Love Sonnets, and what a difference an Albuquerque makes.
FUSION Forum Episode 10: Dodie Montgomery
Laurie talks to theatre artist, educator, entrepreneur, and visual artist, Dodie Montgomery. Topics include life and art in Seattle, gardening, tequila, great theatre experiences, and paintings of women in hats.
FUSION Forum Episode 9: Dennis Gromelski
Laurie talks to FUSION Executive Director, Dennis Gromelski, about civic engagement, arts and culture, the open road, New Orleans meets Albuquerque, the joy of cooking, college ball, and The Grateful Dead.
FUSION Forum Episode 8: Julia Youngs
Laurie talks to Julia Youngs, Accelerations Program Manager for Creative Startups, about the changing face of entrepreneurship locally and globally, urban design, running marathons, the life of theatre, and her passion for Flamenco.
FUSION Forum Episode 7: Trey Caperton
Laurie talks to actor Trey Caperton about being a student of theatre, life and love in the time of COVID-19, and the little beauties of New Mexico.
FUSION Forum Episode 6: Evan Garrett
Laurie talks to theatre artist, writer, poetry lover, and Netflix Finance Associate Evan Garrett about production - production of immersive theatre, poetry, film and television, politics, and a new normal in L.A.
FUSION Forum Episode 5: Jacqueline Reid
Laurie talks to FUSION Co-Founder, Jacqueline Reid about new normals. the suspense of Annie Baker's The Antipodes, initial steps, the spirit, New Mexico, and turtles.
FUSION Forum Episode 4: Blair Nodelman
Laurie talks to actor, writer, arts administrator, and FUSION family member Blair Nodelman about Boston, the arts, quarantine collaborations, writing, acting in life, and the state of New Mexico.
FUSION Forum Episode 3: Jen Grigg
Laurie talks to actor, director, and curator of FUSION’s short play festival The Seven, Jen Grigg. They discuss the upcoming festival’s theme and Jen’s process of reading and selecting from over five hundred submissions. They also share thoughts on acting process, creativity during quarantine, and the passions in Jen’s life that nurture her artistry.
FUSION Forum Episode 2: Hakim Bellamy
Laurie talks with poet, educator, actor, musician and Deputy Director for the City of Albuquerque's Cultural Services Department, Hakim Bellamy, about the city's strategies for sustaining Albuquerque's artists and arts organizations during the pandemic. They also take on the creative process of poetry, Hakim's earliest storytelling, his love for the Southwest, and his experience with Annie Baker's play The Antipodes.
FUSION Forum Episode 1: Alec Squires
Laurie talks to Alec Squires, a directing student at NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts, about his recent switch from an acting to directing focus, his work as a photographer, and his passion for long-distancing running.