WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The joys and challenges as an actor during Shakespeare in the Park

From being stung by a wasp onstage, to having a heat stroke mid-performance, it takes a special fortitude to be an actor in a production of Shakespeare in the Park. In this podcast, WRR’s Amy Bishop speaks with Mikaela Baker, who plays Olivia in “Twelfth Night” and Adrian Godinez, who plays Odysseus in “The Odyssey,”… Read more »

The Contenders, Vol. 12: The songs we can’t stop playing this week

Our updated list of the year’s best songs includes a sweet reflection from beabadoobee, Nathy Peluso’s wildly infectious “Aprender A Amar,” the mind-blowing virtuosity of pianist Yuja Wang and more. Featured songs and artists:1. Nathy Peluso: “APRENDER A AMAR,” from ‘GRASA’2. Jakob Lindberg: “Musette” and “Tombeau” from ‘Robert de Visée: Theorbo Solos’3. Brijean: “Workin’ On… Read more »

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Shakespeare in the Park returns with drama, comedy & romance

“The goal is to keep bringing people out to share these timeless stories out under the stars,” says Jenni Stewart, Interim Executive and Artistic Director of Shakespeare Dallas, presenting its 52nd season of Shakespeare in the Park this summer. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Stewart talks about their upcoming productions of Twelfth Night”… Read more »

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus gears up for a world premiere

“I think the audience will be amazed by how well a children’s chorus can perform a piece of music that’s as complex as this one,” says Ellie Lin, Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, who is presenting the world premiere of a work written especially for the chorus. Hear more about the chorus… Read more »

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: An evening of American music and apple pie with PHPC

“If you want to hear really great music that you know and love, this is a concert that you don’t want to miss,” says Steve Jobman, Artistic Director of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church’s music ministry. The church’s upcoming Americana concert featuring choir, orchestra, organ, and bell choir will be a mix of American classical, film… Read more »