May 30, 2025
Episode 13 Summary
In this episode of Exploring Creativity, host Rich Pfeifer interviews Laura Thoma, a playwright from Guilford, Connecticut. Laura discusses her journey from being a professional ballet dancer at a young age to overcoming a career-ending injury and rediscovering her creativity through various art forms like photography. She shares how she transitioned into playwriting, the influences behind her characters, and the themes she explores, such as intergenerational connections, queer identity, and trauma. Laura also provides insights into her creative process, the challenges of character development and casting, and her latest play, 'Letter To My Soul,' which will premiere at the Guilford Live Arts Festival in August 2025.
Exploring Creativity - Episode 16 - Courtney Rosenberg - Summary
In this episode, host Rich Pfeifer of "Exploring Creativity" interviews Courtney Rosenberg, the owner of Re-Loved Designs, an art studio, and craft classroom in Branford, Connecticut. Courtney discusses her passion for promoting creativity to people…
Exploring Creativity - Making of a Play - "Letter To My Soul" Part 3 - Summary
In this special episode of "Exploring Creativity", host Rich Pfeifer concludes a three-part series on the making of the play "Letter to My Soul". The episode features guests Laura Thoma, the playwright, and Carin Jenny Estey, the director. They disc…
