Interviews

  • Taking Flight with Paul Melendy: On Becoming Featherbaby

    For this edition of Off Book & On the Record, I sat down with actor Paul Melendy, who’s currently taking flight in the world premiere of Featherbaby. Known for his sharp physicality, quick wit, and fearless approach to audience interaction, Melendy has built a reputation as one of Boston’s most inventive performers. In our conversation, he

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  • Punchlines and Primitive War: Jeremy Piven Takes the Stage and the Mic

    Ahead of his September 19 stand up show at The Wilbur Theatre, I had the chance to sit down with Jeremy Piven. We covered stand-up, his experiences in Boston, and his newest cinematic venture, Primitive War, and he didn’t hold back about what makes performing and storytelling so exhilarating. On touring city after city, Jeremy

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  • Hand-Jives, High Notes, and Heart: A Conversation with Nick Cortazzo

    For this edition of Off Book & On the Record, I sat down with Nick Cortazzo, who’s stepping into the iconic role of Danny Zuko in Grease at North Shore Music Theatre. From the thrill of leading “Summer Nights” to the challenge of balancing Danny’s swagger with his softer side, Nick shared what makes this production special —

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