Episode Details

Attack Theatre has a new executive director! Well known Pittsburgh conductor, Andres Franco, talks with Anna Singer live about his new role in the city. He talks about how he first met co-founders Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope on stage during a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Fiddlesticks concert. When he saw the role open for executive director, Andres jumped at the opportunity to continue working with Michele and Peter. Andres also talks about their upcoming production of "Someplace Not Here" which features a Miami-based Cuban Roots funk band, Mama Fuma. He talks about the collaboration between live musicians and dance is the forefront of Attack Theatre. He also hopes people will stay tuned for their announcement for next season. You can see Attack Theatre's "Someplace Not Here" this weekend. Shows are April 4th and 5th at 7:30 pm, and April 6th at 2 pm. Visit https://www.attacktheatre.com/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.