June 23, 2025
Exploring Creativity - Episode 14 - Katie Contessa Summary
In this episode of "Exploring Creativity," host Rich Pfeifer interviews Katie Contessa, the director of Shoreline Ballet in Guilford, Connecticut. Katie shares her journey from a shy child to a professional ballet dancer, her early influences, and the rigorous discipline required in the world of dance. She discusses transitioning from classical ballet to modern dance, her experiences with various dance companies, and the challenges dancers face physically and emotionally. Katie emphasizes the joy and confidence dance brings and explains her methods of teaching and choreography. She also touches on her work with high school theater productions and offers advice for aspiring dancers.
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…
Exploring Creativity - Episode 15 - Dana Naumann - Summary
In this episode of "Exploring Creativity", host Rich Pfeifer interviews Dana Naumann, a metal sculptor from North Branford, Connecticut. Naumann shares his journey from a care…
