Our Latest Guest
Mark J. Harris, Multi-Oscar-Winning Documentary Filmmaker-Episode #324
"I'm attracted to stories about problems created by adults that children have to deal with...problems not of their own making. Children didn't create war. You don't go into foster care because of something you did, it's because of what some of your parents did. But...
Mark J. Harris, Multi-Oscar-Winning Documentary Filmmaker-Episode #324
"I'm attracted to stories about problems created by adults that children have to deal with...problems not of their own making. Children didn't create war. You don't go into foster care because of something you did, it's because of what some of your parents did. But...
StoryBeat with Steve Cuden is a lively podcast dedicated to a variety of storytellers discussing their unique process in creating art through storytelling. By listening to how successful creators develop and bring their work to life, writers and artists of all kinds are able to find great inspiration. StoryBeat focuses more on the “how” and “why” of creation rather than finished results, providing insight into the working world of storytellers and storytelling in all forms of artistic expression.
Steve Cuden facilitates talkback with "Welcome to the Big Dipper" creative team on Sunday, December 15 at the York Theater.
The York Theater's fall season will conclude with Welcome to the Big Dipper, a new musical based on a true event (inspired by the play All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go by Catherine Filloux), with music and lyrics by Jimmy Roberts(I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), book by Catherine Filloux and John Daggett and additional lyrics by Mr. Daggett.
Discussion with podcaster Steve Cuden who has interviewed Robert Cuccioli, Catherine Filloux, Jimmy Roberts, and many others for his podcast StoryBeat, will moderate a conversation with the Welcome to the Big Dipper team.
"We are delighted to partner with these incredible individuals and organizations to offer our audiences the chance to engage with the creative team behind this show and discuss the meaningful themes they so beautifully explore,” states Joseph Hayward, Interim Artistic Director. “We invite you to join us—you never know who might be in attendance!" READ MORE
What Our Guests are Saying…
Talking with Steve was a lot of fun, he asked great questions, and I really enjoyed being part of StoryBeat. I have listened to many of the other podcasts on StoryBeat and I am amazed at how much I have learned from others’ stories and experiences. Steve and I have been friends for many, many, years, and it was truly a gift to be part of the show.
I had a grand time being interviewed by Steve Cuden on The StoryBeat podcast. Steve has a relaxed manner, and his questions were fun to answer.
Conversing with the smart and funny Steve Cuden on StoryBeat was a delight. I was honored to be asked back to do the show again, and each time the experience was smooth and fun. Listening back to the recordings, I feel that these two talks with Steve were the best of my many interviews, as he knows how to have a conversation that draws you out and I always feel free to speak my mind about artistic pursuits. And Steve’s a good laugher, too. All in all a blast! I would be on the podcast anytime!
I’ve been a guest on countless shows and podcasts, but none cover my subjects as smoothly and fully—and are as much fun—as StoryBeat. Kudos to Cuden!
It was a true joy to be on StoryBeat and speak with Steve about our shared passion for storytelling.
This was AMAZING to listen to. Wow…we talked about things in a way I NEVER have before. We went deep.
You asked such great questions, truly listened, and well directed our conversation. This is a spectacular example of a GREAT show and GREAT host. Thank you, thank you.
You are superb.
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Recent Guests on StoryBeat with Steve Cuden
Richard Walter, Author-Legendary Teacher-Session 2
"We want our lives to be boring. We want the art to be exciting. And you get that by finding the beginning and the middle of the end is just sight and sound. How about make every single sight and every single sound palpably, measurably move the story forward?"...
Carl Canedy, Rock Legend & Phillip “Doc” Harrington, Author-Episode #322
"Carmine Appice has played with Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, so many bands. So studying with Carmine, it just changed my drumming life. But he taught me some valuable lessons that were so important to me. One was, if you're playing because you want to get laid, you want...
Christopher Akerlind, Lighting Designer-Episode #321
"I love backlight because it's pushing the actors toward us. It's really that sense of the halo of backlight, which for me, metaphorically, I think actors are angels. I mean, sometimes, you know, you can hate them, right? But I do think that it's an angelic instinct...
Your Host: Steve Cuden
Steve is perhaps best known for co-conceiving the Broadway and international hit musical, Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical. He wrote the show’s original book and lyrics with renowned composer, Frank Wildhorn. Steve and Frank also co-conceived the international hit musical, Rudolf, Affaire Mayerling. Steve has written ninety teleplays including episodes of such well-known television series as: X-Men, The Batman, Iron Man, Xiaolin Showdown, Pink Panther, The Mask, Loonatics Unleashed, Extreme Ghostbusters, Goof Troop, Gargoyles, and Beetlejuice. He has published two popular books on scriptwriting, Beating Broadway: How to Create Stories for Musicals That Get Standing Ovations, and Beating Hollywood: Tips for Creating Unforgettable Screenplays. He directed and co-produced the multi-award-winning horror-comedy movie, Lucky, for which he won the award for Best Director at the Nodance Film Festival. Lucky also won the awards for Best Feature at Shriekfest in L.A., The New York City Horror Film Festival, MicroCineFest in Baltimore, and the Weekend of Fear in Nuremberg, Germany. Steve is a co-executive producer of the TV series “The Power of Film.” He is a retired Assistant Professor of Screenwriting at Point Park University, where he proudly taught numerous talented students about how to tell unforgettable stories for the screen.
Acknowledgements & Special Thanks
We would like to acknowledge and thank the following companies and individuals for their generous support in introducing numerous outstanding guests to StoryBeat.
