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Monica Koechlein, president of Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation and Executive Director of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, talks about her life, her duel role as both fundraiser and grant maker, her family, and why philanthropy and community life is so important...

Discussing the effects of theatre on the lives of the collective.

Velma’s childhood in Oakland being the first Chinese and only girl in her school. Going back and forth to China just after war times, & starting the Orange County symphony.

I talked to my great uncle Daniel Pankratz about his life, loved ones, and memories in the city of Chicago.

Senator Tim Mathern, 60 interviews his friend and former teacher William Weiler, 80, about mentors in WW’s life, WW’s involvement in the Catholic Church and about family.

Ginger and Alison talk about the early years, how she started a family and moved to Richmond, and how the art scene/culture in Richmond helped her find herself and her talents!

During the interview we talked about verns life. This included his adoption by his aunt and uncle, his marriage, his career in the arts, etc.

Naomi is a kind loveabke person who always had a police influence on everyone she comes across

Chicago Full Moon Jam founder Liz Breen Campanella and former FMJ organizer and board member Michi Trota talk about their love of art and fire, nurturing a vibrant community of performers, musicians, and volunteers, and the evolution of the FMJ...

Brandon Kennedy (54) speaks to his father John Kennedy (81) about his family's trading post where they traded art and crafts of the Navajo communities in New Mexico.

Stephanie Dawson (43) and her husband, Mike Dawson (51), about their children and their experiences in Chautauqua.

Father and son reminisce on the influence of family and passion on building a life surrounded by the power of community.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Phil Spletzer (56) about his career as a musician, playing the violin in symphony orchestras and in the pit of many Broadway shows.

My Poppie, who grew up in the South, recalls events from his childhood, like memories of his suburban neighborhood, his grandfather’s farm, and the assassinations of Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Later, he summarizes his college years, how he...

Lorrie and Rob talk about their experiences as friends and artists in Dayton, OH.

I talked with Mike Sarsfield from Georgia. He is detector of sales for Socata TBM

Mother and daughter discussing experiences in New York

In this interview John Bache reflects on his parents’ immigration story and the foundation of his family, his childhood in Los Angeles, his professional life, the influence of others, and the impact he has had on others.

Nathaniel Miller interviews Parker Roach to learn more about his good friend.

A wonderful life filled with love and adventure.

Danielle Patterson Varner (42) interviews her colleague Paul Pierce (68) about his career in the theater industry. They also discuss the importance of community theater as a space for storytelling and identity-building, as well as the legacy of kindness Paul...

Jerome Shannon (66) and his husband, Charles Smoke (69), sit down for a conversation about moving from Mobile, AL to Pensacola, FL, the organizations that they are involved with in Pensacola, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives...

Grandpa told us about tuck knight

Part 1 of 2. Judge Carl Marshall talks to Julissa (17) about his experiences as a juvenile justice judge, the law, justice and a more perfect union.

Interview with Director of Orchestra Operations of Virtuosi of Houston Chamber Youth Orchestra