Celestine Silverman

In this episode of the Hot Pastrami podcast, we step into the warm embrace of nostalgia and personal history with a solo chat with your hosts, Alex Canter and Lily Rosenthal. From our early days as childhood friends at Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School to the present, we're peeling back the layers of our lives for you. Listen in as Lily chats about transitioning from acting and writing to making a splash in the LA food scene, and as Alex shares the tales of growing up in Canter's Deli and building restaurant technology. From personal stories like George the Deli Man's incredible 60-year ...

It’s with tremendous pride that I say the next sentence. This is the 50th Episode of the podcast and my guest is Harry Dietzler. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . .We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein.Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releasesPlease follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and ...

Ed Sweeney's Summer Stage experience began with the second half of the first generation and ran through the middle of the second generation. He had his share of roles in children’s theatre and main stage. Currently, he performs with the Philadelphia Counterparts, a popular acapella group. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . .Ed’s links’s:http://www.thecounterparts.com/https://springsing.org/We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob ...

I struggled to write an introduction for my session with Krissy Fraelich and Nick Hunchak. They genuinely do not need to be introduced. They rank high among the Summer Stage power couples. I couldn’t wait to interview them together because being around them is always a wonderful experience. As you will hear, the recording did not go smoothly. There are glitches, times when either I or they dropped out. I decided to release what I can now, calling it Part 1. I can’t wait to continue our session and bring you Part 2 soon. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . ...

Deirdre McGettigan joined Summer Stage in 1984 with the cast Annie and Barnum, the following summer, forging her lifelong friendship with her best friend, Ann Pinto. She sacrificed a few summers to work in Wildwood Crest. Deirdre fondly remembers the magic of the 25th, 30th, and 40th Anniversary Galas. She currently performs with several local community theatres. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . .We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m ...

Gerri Smith Weagraff is “Old Guard” Summer Stage. Her wonderful portrayals of classic musical theatre characters remain treasured in our memories. From 1977 to 1980, Summer Stage was the only place where Gerri performed. It was where she spent her summers while home from college, and she says it truly served as the foundation for her life onstage and off, developing such qualities as teamwork, commitment, respect, confidence, and much more. Musical theatre has always been a family affair for Gerri, for she has performed on stage with her parents, her husband, and their children. Early in...

We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here.Welcome to Season 2 of Brave and Strong and True, a podcast created to engage Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. My guest is Jackie Langley. Jackie joined Summer Stage in 1995 and performed until 2013. She continued on as a staff member until 2016. She is a voice teacher and real estate agent. Our discussion covers a wide range of topics. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so, come along and have some fun. . .Jackie’s voice studio https://www.jmlangley.comJackie’s real estate page https://www.kw.com/agent/UPA-...

My guest is Ed Fiscella. Ed is a Summer Stage legend. He directed the first Summer Stage musical, Anything Goes, in 1976. He directed the majority of musicals during the Golden Age of Summer Stage. Thirty-five years ago, he brought the Summer Stage magic to South Jersey as the founder of Mainstage, where he will be handing over the reins to his successors this season. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so, come along and have some fun. . .We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here.Welcome to Brave and Strong and True, a podcast created to engage Summer Stage alumni of all ages. ...

My guest is Stephen Fala, a member from 2003 to 2008. He has a ten-year career in professional theatre for young audiences. He recently concluded a run of Sesame Street: The Musical Off-Broadway playing the human among Muppets, and he is currently the Membership and Communications Associate for the national organization Theatre For Young Audiences/USA, whose Executive Director is a fellow Summer Stage alum--Sara Morgulis, nee Orr. Stephen also runs a podcast about the theatre for young audiences called Pipe and Drape, which just concluded its second season! I hope you enjoy our conversation, ...

My guest is Flynn Nolen, and we are joined by a mystery guest, making this episode my first with more than one guest. Flynn was literally born into theatre. His parents, Terry and Amy, met each other during Summer Stage’s first decade. They launched Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre Company in 1988. Flynn is a sophomore at Penn State University where he studies theatre and performs with The Statemen, University Park’s premiere male acapella group. Best of all, Flynn can’t wait for Summer Stage 2023 to begin. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so, come along and have some fun. . .We all ...