OFF ROAD with Peter Palmisano - An RLTP Podcast
Speaking to some of the most fascinating people in Buffalo, both in theater and beyond, Palmisano brings their story to light.
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Episodes
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
When new leadership for Buffalo United Artists was announced, much of the Buffalo theater world paused…took notice…then wondered “Who ARE these guys?” Now, Mike Doben and Rick Lattimer go on record to introduce themselves, explain their journey to leadership, and describe their plans for both continuing and enhancing the legacy of BUA.
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Mike Randall has informed and entertained us on television for nearly forty years, but he has been on stage as Mark Twain Live for exactly fifty! As the celebration of this anniversary comes closer, he sits down with Peter for a fascinating and fun conversation about how he got here and where is he going.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
What inspires a person to become a playwright? What inspires that person to write specific stories with fascinating characters, and how do those stories evolve and the characters grow? RLTP Ensemble member playwright Donna Hoke explains it all…except the mystery of her prodigious writing talent.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
After almost 47 years, Ristorante Lombardo is under the loving direction of fourth generation restaurateur Tommy Lombardo, who has big plans for the near and distant future of the beloved Hertel Avenue business, and The Little Club across the street. As construction loomed in the background, Tommy sat down for a look back at his family and his evolving career.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Yao Kahlil Newkirk has to be the busiest guy in Buffalo theatre: recently named the artistic director of the Paul Robeson Theatre, running several non-profits, being an adjunct professor, and completing his PhD should be enough for any one man. But he still found time to sit down and have an amazing and really fun conversation about all of it.
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
An old friend sits down with Peter to try to fill in some missing pieces from last season’s theatre history project. The talented Tom Owen was there for much of the modern era, and he has stories to share and details to uncover.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
The John R. Oishei Foundation made a brilliant move last December when it named Christina Orsi to be its first female president. Though busy planning the activities of this 80 year old charitable organization, Ms. Orsi sat down for a friendly and comprehensive chat about her life and future.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
After honing her skills in Chicago, Lynne Koscielniak returned to her home town of Buffalo to wow theater audiences with eye-popping set and lighting designs while mentoring design tech students at UB. Still, this busy lady somehow found the time to chat about her never ending love for her artistic career.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
After contributing so beautifully to the series of podcasts known as “A History of Buffalo Theatre,” it was fairly obvious that a full interview with the knowledgeable and talented Tony Chase had to happen sooner rather than later. So here he is, talking about his life and his love for the theater! It’s his long-awaited, always fascinating and never disappointing interview with Peter!
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
When LeRoi C. Johnson was managing the business of his brother Rick James, he put his law career and his colorful art career on temporary hold. But since then, he has grown both in status and renown. Today, his paintings can be found all over the world, and he talks to Peter about how his life and his art have evolved and experienced great success!