Episodes

Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Caroline Gilbert - Principal Violist, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
In a bow to the brilliant artistry of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter has a thoughtful conversation with one of its major players, Caroline Gilbert. As the principal violist, and one of the many talented musicians in this world class orchestra, Ms. Gilbert provides an inside look at life in the music hall. Her charm and personality lend credence to the belief that these performers are special human beings…with just a little extra!

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Ricky Needham - Actor, The Light Fantastic
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Rapidly becoming one of the most well-known faces at nearly every theater in Buffalo, Ricky Needham is a multiple threat actor and singer whose appearances often elicit rave reviews. Currently part of the super-talented cast of The Light Fantastic at Road Less Traveled, he nearly steals the show in several key scenes. After a recent tech rehearsal for the show, he and Peter enjoyed an informative and laugh filled conversation about his life.

Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Ike Holter - Playwright of The Light Fantastic
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
When Peter first read The Light Fantastic by Ike Holter, he knew he had to interview the playwright and try to get inside the mind behind the script. He was not disappointed by this fascinating and funny man. Whether you have seen the show yet or not, this interview offers myriad insights into its creation without any spoilers! Also along for a fun talk is the multi-talented actor Charmagne Chi who has just finished a dramatic role, and is now preparing for an improvisational one when she appears as a special guest on RLTP’s Unscripted Comedy Improv Night.

Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
In celebration of 20 years of Road Less Traveled Productions, Executive and Artistic Director Scott Behrend and Managing Director Gina Gandolfo spend a little time reminiscing and appreciating their partnership. Included are memories of all that went right due to hard work, as well all that went unexpectedly awry along the way. It’s a tribute to two primary forces who created, from the ground up, and maintained, in the face of myriad challenges, a completely new and award winning theater in downtown Buffalo. Also featured is an interview with Jon Elston who, as a co-founder, was there at the very beginning, and whose life changed utterly because he made the fateful decision to travel the “road less taken.”

Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Lara Haberberger - Performer, Director & Co-Founder of Brazen-Faced Varlets
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
When a small but powerful feminist theater company called Brazen-Faced Varlets came on the scene in Buffalo, it immediately made an impact…both on the ever-growing list of artists involved and on the steadily increasing audience in attendance at its shows. Lara Haberberger, a performer and director in her own right, was one of the primary co-founders who had the vision to recognize that the Buffalo theater community would welcome this addition to its ranks. The fascinating story of her training and what led to the development of the BFV theater company is all here, right after another Step Out segment with Sabrina Kahwaty!

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Patrick F. Ryan - Cultural Coordinator of the Richardson-Olmsted Campus
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Looming over Forest and Elmwood Avenues, in the shadow of the great AKG and Burchfield Penney Art Galleries, stand the dominating towers of the Richardson-Olmsted Campus. Sitting down to talk about its history, its current usage, and its bright future is Cultural Coordinator Patrick F. Ryan, a young man with knowledge far beyond his years. This fascinating discussion is preceded by the talented Jamie Nablo who explains the relatively new theatrical practice of “shadow-casting” and how it continues to wow audiences with its unique and fun proceedings.

Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
A Tribute to Gerry Maher
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
When Gerry Maher departed from his family and the Buffalo theater community on June 16, 2023, there were many anguished expressions of disbelief, sorrow, and sympathy. Although Peter never had the opportunity to interview Gerry, we now pay tribute to this friend and colleague with some stories of his life and some remembrances of the joy he brought to so many. In this special episode, his daughter Eliza answers some of the questions about Gerry’s background, and five friends recall their fondest memories with nostalgic humor and love.

Monday Dec 18, 2023
Bonus Holiday Episode! Peter & Sabrina Talk Holiday Traditions
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
BONUS HOLIDAY POD! In the rush to prepare for the upcoming holidays, and not wanting to completely skip a regular scheduled podcast, Peter decided to slow things down for a relaxed extended conversation with Sabrina Kahwaty after her “Step Out with Sabrina” segment. The results are here for your listening pleasure as the two discuss some personal family traditions…some from very long ago!

Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Bobby Cooke - Actor, Singer, Dancer, Choreographer, Director, and Educator
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
When Bobby Cooke isn’t busy, he…well, never mind. He’s NEVER not busy! Without exaggeration, Peter refers to him as the “busiest man in Buffalo show business” for one reason: he is. As an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, director, and educator, he is in high demand at every theater in Buffalo…and elsewhere. It doesn’t hurt that he is also one of the most likable people around. Hear what makes him so popular on this episode!

Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Collin Ranney - Costume and Set Designer
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
There are certain theaters in Buffalo that have boasted jaw-dropping and gasp-inducing set designs. When the audience is affected in this way, there’s a good chance that the set was designed by Collin Ranney. After working in the D.C. area for a few years, Collin returned to his family in Buffalo to establish himself as one of the most sought-after designers of both sets and costumes. Hear his story on this episode, preceded by a delightful segment of “Step Out With Sabrina” in which holiday fare becomes the focus.