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Tom Zingarelliis - *Managing Director of the Quick* Center Arts
	Tom is the Managing Director of the Regina Quick Center for the Performing Arts at Fairfield University. He has been at the helm of the Quick Center since its inception. Tom also is part of the teaching department in the theatre arts program at Fairfield University. Mr Zingarelli is a founding member of the Theatre Arts Workshop in Norwalk. Leo Meyer and Dolly will be discuss with Tom Zingarelli his role of playing PT Barnum in the upcoming play reading at the Quick Center in August.

Carol Ann Maxwell - Choir Director & Conductor
	Artistic Director of the Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut. Dr. Maxwell is also Director of Choral and Liturgical Music for Fairfield University. More information about Dr Maxwell

Tom Reilly & Rob Lynch - Local Warming (Film)
	Dolly Curtis and Leo Meyer discuss the makings of the film 'Local Warming' with Producer Tom Reilly and Musician, Rob Lynch. The humorous film directed by Reilly tells the story of a music teacher who sets out to convince her friends and neighbors that they can make a difference in Global Warming by changing their behavior on the local level. More information about Local Warming.

Misty Rowe, Steve Rossi and Joy Franz - "FANDANCE"
	Theater Legends Misty Rowe, Steve Rossi and Joy Franz talk about "Fandance". Currently running at the Downtown Cabaret Theater, "Fandance", written by Ms. Rowe is a musical about the life of burlesque Artist Sally Rand.

Troupers Light Opera Company

Jim Cooper and Shawn Amdur of the
Troupers Light Opera Company
talk about their April 2010 production
of Gilbert and Sullivans "Gondoliers".

Kevin Connors & Jim Schilling of MTC
	Jim and Kevin talk with Leo and Dolly about their Musical Theater of Connecticut. The programs that they run in Westport providing high quality arts education and professional musical theater.

**Psychic Investigator James Myers**
	James Myers is the founder of The East Coast Paranormal Police. He goes by the handle of '826 Paranormal' and is sought out by local historical groups and others interested in the areas' legendary history with the supernatural . He holds the keys and is an expert on the local theater haunts in Bridgeport. ---------------------------------------------------

Lorraine Warren - Psychic Researcher
	Recognized as one of the leading psychic researchers in the world, Lorraine Warren is a New England legend, and has been called "America's Top Ghost Hunter." -----------------------------------------------------------

Jane Bergère - *Broadway Producer*
	Jane's a successful Broadway producer whose work many award winning shows. She has also been the artistic director of Connecticut’s Broadway Theatre, producing more than 50 musicals. As actress, performed on Broadway, regionally and on television. -----------------------------------------------------------

--**Michael Yeargan** - Theatrical Set Designer
	Michael Yeargan is an American Tony and Drama Desk Award winning set designer for theatre and opera. He's a professor of Stage Design at the Yale School of Drama and has designed for opera companies all over the world, including the Washington Opera and the Dallas Opera._ -----------------------------------------------------------

**Carol Clapps** - Darien Arts Center
	Carol Clapps Man of La Mancha at Darien Arts Center Carol Clapps + Cast Members talk with Leo And Dolly about the Darien Arts Center’s Cabaret theatre production of The Man of La Mancha. ________________________-

Michael P. Price - Goodspeed Opera House
	Michael P. Price Executive Director of the Goodspeed Opera House

Dino Ciaburri
	Dr. Ciaburri is an educator , conductor and musical director for the The Nutmeg Symphony Pops Orchestra.

Connecticut Free Shakespeare
	Connecticut Free Shakespeare Bert Garskof and Nina Laura talk about their work at Connecticut Free Shakespeare with Summertime Performances at the Beardsley Park Zoo and the Guilford Green

Leo and Dolly talk with

Mark Rozzano
Assistant Producer
Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Dolly and Leo talk with Film

and Theater Critic Joe Meyers.

Read "Joe's View" in the Connecticut Post

Cici Hunt and Carole Claps - FAMILY
	The Darien Arts Center Cici Hunt and Carole Clapps talking about the Darien Arts Center Cabaret world premiere of their new Musical 'FAMILY' More information about this show

Patrice Munsel

American coloratura soprano & former star of the Metropolitan Opera.


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Maureen Hamill - Vocalist & Cabaret Singer
	Maureen Hamill has a career of many hats. She's produced theatrical productions, runs a summer camp and is a well-regarded cabaret singer. Recent credits include performances at the legendary NYC Tavern on the Green.

Irene Backalenick - Theater Critic Connecticut Post and...
	Irene covers theatre for many national and regional publications. She has a Ph.D.in theatre criticism from City University Graduate Center. Her book "East Side Story --Ten Years with the Jewish Repertory Theatre" won a first-place national book award in history. Other awards in journalism and theatre criticism include a New York Times Publishers Award. WEBSITES - Connecticut Critics Circle ---------------- - New York Theater Scene

**Joseph Volpe** - *Former Director of the Metropolitan Opera*
	Mr. Volpe began his career with the MET as an apprentice carpenter in 1964. He became the general Manager of the Met in 1990 and was the first head of the Metropolitan Opera to advance from within the ranks of the companies management. He is the author of The Toughest Show on Earth" a memoir of his career working at the NY Metropolitan Opera. ---------------------------------------------

Spinning Wheel Inn Christmas Show and Banquet


	Leo and Dolly talk with the cast of the Spinning Wheel Inn Christmas Theater Banquet Show. This is a long running holiday extravaganza being performed at the Spinning Wheel Inn for the holiday season. More information and directions call 203-938-2511. -----------------------------------

**Steve Scarpa of Long Warf Theater**
	On the October Buzz... Leo and Dolly's guest will be Long Warf Theater's Promo Major Domo, Steve Scarpa. They'll be talking about the up and coming season at Long Warf Theater.

**James Miron Mayor of Stratford, Connecticut**
	Mayor Miron will talk about the restoration of Stratford's Shakespeare Theater, his role in the process and the State of the Arts in Stratford

**Anne Keefe -** Artistic Director
		Ms. Keefe was the Artistic Director of the Westport Country Playhouse . She's had long and distinguished career as an Artistic Director and Stage Manager. For more information about Anne Keefe and the Westport Country Playhouse please visit their website.

**BACKSTAGE BUZZ SPECIAL REPORT**
	Dolly Curtis interviews Carmine Grippo from the cast of "She Love You". The Beatles Multimedia showcase running at the Downtown Cabaret Theater.

**Charles Wade - Musical Director - Accompanist**
		A musical director, accompanist, teacher and vocal coach for over twenty years. He is equally at home in musical theatre, as well as classical, contemporary and liturgical music. Charles has been the musical director for over seventy productions throughout the United States. . Originally from Baltimore, Charles is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory’s Preparatory School, Furman University and Towson State University. He studied piano with Mary Winchester, Ruby Morgan and Ernestine Smith; conducting with Bingham Vick and Vincent Lawrence; and musical theatre and vocal coaching with Karen Gustafson, the first woman to conduct on Broadway. He met Ms. Gustafson when they were on the faculty of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan. Charles now lived in Bridgeport where he taught piano coached singers on audition and song preparation. He is also the Music Director/Organist for the Golden Hill United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. You could often see Charles with his dachshunds as they take him for a walk around St. Mary’s by the Sea

Sergei Sikorsky - Aviation Historian - SPECIAL BROADCAST

Dolly Curtis interview's Sergei Sikorsky, son & biographer of Igor Sikorsky.

It's a fascinating interview about the life of this legendary aviation pioneer and inventor of the Helicopter!

You can learn more about Igor Sikorsky at the Sikorsky Archives.
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**Sergei Sikorsky** - Aviation Historian - SPECIAL BROADCAST
	Dolly Curtis interview's Sergei Sikorsky, son & biographer of Igor Sikorsky. It's a fascinating interview about the life of this legendary aviation pioneer and inventor of the Helicopter! You can learn more about Igor Sikorsky at the Sikorsky Archives. --------------------------------------------------

**Joanne Rochman** - Drama Critic
		Ms Rochman is an an active member of The American Theatre Critics Association and a founding member of The Connecticut Critics Circle. Her reviews and writing appear in Acron /Hometown's many newspapers and she is the managing editor of Theatre CT magazine.

**Fran & Gary Scarpa - Center Stage Theater Shelton, CT.**
	Dolly and Leo interview the operators of this popular Shelton community theater , Center Stage. Center Stage a non-profit theatre and intimate performance space that presents plays, musicals and cabarets. More information about Center Stage can be found on their website.----------------------

**Richard P. Pheneger & Tom Holehan - SQUARE ONE Theater**
	Tom Holehan & Richard P. Pheneger are the operators of "Square One" Theater in Stratford Connecticut. Richard P. Pheneger is the Manager of the theater. Tom Holehan is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of this popular communty theater. More information about Square One and their educational programs can be found on their web-site.

**Gustav Meier - Conductor**
Gustav Meier Conductor & Musical Director of the Bridgeport Symphony

**Kier Dullea & Chiton Ryan -** Theatre Artists Workshop
	Founded by 1983 TAW is place where theatre professionals can hone their craft, stretch creative muscles, experiment, develop new plays, work with and get feedback from fellow actors, writers and directors. Founder Kier Dullea & Chiton Ryan talk about The Theatre Artists Workshop.

**Lou Ursone - Theater Director - Jan 20 2008**
DOLLY AND LEO TALK WITH LOU URSONE	Lou Ursone is the director of Curtain Call Theater in Stamford.

**Jacque D'Ambroise - December 16 2007**
	Recognized as one of the finest classical dancers of our time, Jacques d’Amboise now leads the field of arts education with a model program that exposes thousands of school children to the magic and discipline of dance. In 1976, while still a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, Mr. d’Amboise founded the National Dance Institute in the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate individuals towards excellence. Mr. d’Amboise has appeared in films, including Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Carousel, The Best Things In Life Are Free, Watching Ballet, the movie version of Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the Disney film, Offbeat.

**Max Wilk - Author**
	Max has was a pioneer writer and producer of live television. He's also worked and written about comedy, film and the theater. In this program he talks about how his interest in the theater developed over time from his early day with Irving Berlin's WWII show " This is the Army". He tells stories and chronicles events that became popular culture or the subjects of his many books.

**Judith Abrams- Theatrical Producer**
	Judith Ann Abrams is an award winning Broadway producer who's credits include: Anne Get Your Gun Chita Rivera - A dancers Life Spring Awakenings This Pixie Judy Show "Pixie" Judy gives the inside scoop about what it takes to put a Broadway Show together.

**Backstage Buzz Debut - September 2007**
	This is our very first program! It's Basic Backstage Buzz 101 as you learn about our fabulous hosts, Dolly Curtis and Leo Meyer!

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THE NEXT BACKSTAGE BUZZ AIRS
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ON THE LAST BUZZ
Tom Zingarelliis is the Managing Director of the Regina Quick Center for the Performing Arts at Fairfield University. He has been at the helm of the Quick Center since its inception. Tom also is part of the teaching department in the theatre arts program at Fairfield University.

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