Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan speaks to Chicago Dance History Project's Executive and Artistic Director Jenai Cutcher about her career, CDHP's past, present, and future, plus some amazing stories from her many one-on-one interviews!

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#AudTalk Episode 35 with Jenai Cutcher of Chicago Dance History Project

Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan interviews Michael Edwards to talk about the Chicago Loop Alliance's mission & programs, as well as the role of performing arts in the recovery of the Loop. Plus, help us identify Michael's favorite Auditorium Theatre show mentioned at end of interview!

#AudTalk Episode 34 with Michael Edwards, President & CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance

Executive Director of Arts Alliance Illinois, Claire Rice, talks with Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan about Arts Alliance Illinois, the state of the arts during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what we all can do to help arts thrive

#AudTalk Episode 34 with Claire Rice of Arts Alliance Illinois

Jorge Pérez, Executive Director and Associate Artistic Director of Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, joins Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan for a conversation about the history of this revered Chicago dance company, memorable performances at the Auditorium Theatre, and how they’ve been keeping busy over the past few months!

#AudTalk Episdoe 33 with Ensemble Español's Jorge Pérez

Deb Clapp, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres, joins us for a conversation about the history and role of the League, resources for artists and theatres, and what’s next for Chicago’s performing arts community

#AudTalk Episode 32 – Learning About the League of Chicago Theatres

This week's #AudTalk features an exciting conversation between National Geographic Live speaker Brian Skerry and Dr. Steven Kessel, Director of Marine Research at the Shedd Aquarium. Skerry and Kessel bonded over their mutual love of sharks and Steven Spielberg's Jaws, and discussed ways that individuals can help protect the ocean and its inhabitants.

#AudTalk Episode 31 – Nat Geo's Brian Skerry and The Shedd Aquarium's Dr. Steven Kessel

This week's #AudTalk features Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle. Battle joins Auditorium CEO Rich Regan to discuss Ailey's history, it's connection to the Auditorium, and more!

#AudTalk Episode 30 – Alvin Ailey Artistic Director Robert Battle

This week's #AudTalk features a conversation with our ADMIT ONE Program Manager Denise Santomauro. Denise chatted with #AudTalk host Colleen Flanigan about our ADMIT ONE program, which provides transportation and tickets to Chicagoland community groups with limited access to the performing arts so they can experience world-class events at the Auditorium.

#AudTalk Episode 29 – All About ADMIT ONE With Denise Santomauro

This week's #AudTalk features a conversation between Auditorium CEO Rich Regan and the City of Chicago's Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Mark Kelly. Tune in for thoughts on Chicago's cultural landscape, the #YearOfChicagoMusic, and Commissioner Kelly's favorite Auditorium memories.

#AudTalk Episode 28 – Chatting With Commissioner Kelly

Settle in for an #AudTalk with "your best friend in the whole world": longtime radio host and DJ for WXRT, Lin Brehmer! Lin has spent years bumping elbows with the music world's biggest stars, and he's here to share his most memorable stories with you.

#AudTalk Episode 27 – Your Best Friend in the Whole World: WXRT's Lin Brehmer

This week’s #AudTalk features a conversation between Auditorium CEO Rich Regan and Rolf Achilles, an art historian and historical preservationist who has written and lectured extensively on Chicago architecture. Tune in to learn about the Audiorium’s influence on European art movements, Chicago as a model for the great cities of Europe, and the architectural details that made our building the first of its kind.

#AudTalk Episode 26 – Chicago's Influence on European Architecture with Rolf Achilles and Rich Regan

Join us for a conversation with Hearts to Art Camp Director Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman to learn about the Auditorium's performing arts summer camp for children who have experienced the death of a parent. We'll be posting a watch party for the video here at noon so that we can enjoy a shared viewing experience! Our #AudTalks are posted every Wednesday at noon; tune in to learn about Auditorium history, companies that have performed on our stage, and our educational and outreach programs.

#AudTalk Episode 25 – All About Hearts to Art with Sarah Illiatovitch-Goldman

In this edition of #AudTalk, Auditorium Theatre's Chief Marketing Officer Colleen Flanigan chats with Auditorium CEO Rich Regan about growing up in the Chicago suburbs, his background in theatre and live event production, his history with the Auditorium, and more!

#AudTalk Episode 24 – Getting to Know Auditorium CEO Rich Regan

Do you think of IT when you hear the word "Development"? Well, think again! We sat down with Chief Development Officer, Judie Green, and Associate Director of Development Operations, Raechel Hofsteadter, to learn more about their work and how important their roles are in a non-profit organization. Take a listen!

#AudTalk: Episode 23 — Development: What Does It Mean and Why Is It Important?

We FaceTimed score composer Michael Abels to learn about his experiences working on "Get Out"! Take a listen as he tells us how Jordan Peele discovered him, how he approached scoring for film, and more on our newest edition of #AudTalk.

#AudTalk: Episode 22 — Scoring for Film: A Conversation with Composer Michael Abels

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