Andrew Conte, Journalist-Author-Episode #247

Andrew Conte, Journalist-Author-Episode #247

Andrew Conte serves as the founding director of the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University. He writes the Pittsburgh Public Editor column at NEXTpittsburgh. And he was an investigative reporter at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, where he won numerous...
Margy Whitmer, Producer-Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood-Episode #232

Margy Whitmer, Producer-Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood-Episode #232

Margy Whitmer produced the beloved TV series, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, for many years. After production ended in 2001, she continued on with Fred Rogers Productions, producing live-action segments for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood through the end of 2018, after...
Billy Hartung, Actor-Singer-Dancer-Educator-Episode #205

Billy Hartung, Actor-Singer-Dancer-Educator-Episode #205

Actor-singer-dancer-educator, Billy Hartung, has over 1000 performances on the Broadway stage to his credit. Billy’s been featured in three Broadway shows, Side Show, Footloose, and Minnelli on Minnelli. He can also be seen singing and dancing in the Academy Award...
Douglas Levine, Composer-Pianist-Music Director-Educator-Episode #194

Douglas Levine, Composer-Pianist-Music Director-Educator-Episode #194

Douglas Levine is a composer, pianist, music director and educator based right here in Pittsburgh. He’s the composer/co-lyricist of the new musical Claws Out!, which was  filmed and premiered online in 2020 by City Theatre. He’s also the composer/lyricist of Jazz...
Martin Giles, Actor-Director-Writer-Episode #172

Martin Giles, Actor-Director-Writer-Episode #172

Martin Giles is an actor, director and writer based in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a founder and long-time artistic director of the legendary, alternative theater, The New Group Theater. As an actor, Martin has performed at PICT Classic Theatre, City Theatre, Quantum...