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Listen "S2 Ep1318: Big Broadway Energy: Hundred Days at American Stage"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Big Broadway Energy, host Stephen Riordan sits down with Mikhail Roberts and K. Chinthana Sotakoun, two of the standout performers in Hundred Days, now running at American Stage in St. Petersburg.
The trio dives into the soul of Hundred Days—a raw, intimate, music-driven story about love, fear, and connection, inspired by a real-life couple who married just three weeks after meeting. Mikhail and Chinthana share how the show’s folk-punk-rock score becomes the heartbeat of the story, blurring the line between concert and theatre.
Listeners get an insider’s look at the collaborative rehearsal process, the chemistry among the cast and live band, and how music becomes a vehicle for emotions too powerful for words. From reflections on previous American Stage productions like Ring of Fire and Hedwig and the Angry Inch to powerful discussions about art, community, and vulnerability, this conversation celebrates what it means to be truly human in performance.
As Mikhail beautifully puts it, “When emotions become too big, that’s when you sing.”
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring reminder of why live theatre matters — and why the revolution won’t be televised, it’ll be happening live, in the room, between artist and audience.
🎟️ Hundred Days runs through November 16th at American Stage in St. Pete. Don’t miss it!
💌 Got a guest suggestion or want to share your Broadway energy? Email Stephen at [email protected].
Tagline:
Be kind, be curious, and keep creating. Until next time, friends.
🎭 The music version of Big Broadway Energy airs Sundays at 5 PM onRadioStPete.com + Sunshine 96.7 FM in St. Petersburg, FL, with an encore the following Saturday at 4PM on St Pete Sounds found on RadioStPete.com.
ABOUT STEPHEN RIORDAN Stephen Riordan is an arts professional with over 25 years of experience as an actor, director, producer, writer, host, and casting director. He has worked on both Broadway and off-Broadway productions in New York, as well as extensively throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Recently, Stephen co-founded the Dead Canary Theatre Company with two fellow artists in St. Petersburg, and DCT is now the resident company at The Studio @ 620 in Downtown St. Petersburg. Every Sunday at 5 p.m., Stephen shares his thoughts on his favorite Broadway shows, songs, and stars on "Big Broadway Energy." His podcast of the same name features theater professionals and educators who are committed to keeping the arts at the forefront of the Tampa Bay community.
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The trio dives into the soul of Hundred Days—a raw, intimate, music-driven story about love, fear, and connection, inspired by a real-life couple who married just three weeks after meeting. Mikhail and Chinthana share how the show’s folk-punk-rock score becomes the heartbeat of the story, blurring the line between concert and theatre.
Listeners get an insider’s look at the collaborative rehearsal process, the chemistry among the cast and live band, and how music becomes a vehicle for emotions too powerful for words. From reflections on previous American Stage productions like Ring of Fire and Hedwig and the Angry Inch to powerful discussions about art, community, and vulnerability, this conversation celebrates what it means to be truly human in performance.
As Mikhail beautifully puts it, “When emotions become too big, that’s when you sing.”
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring reminder of why live theatre matters — and why the revolution won’t be televised, it’ll be happening live, in the room, between artist and audience.
🎟️ Hundred Days runs through November 16th at American Stage in St. Pete. Don’t miss it!
💌 Got a guest suggestion or want to share your Broadway energy? Email Stephen at [email protected].
Tagline:
Be kind, be curious, and keep creating. Until next time, friends.
🎭 The music version of Big Broadway Energy airs Sundays at 5 PM onRadioStPete.com + Sunshine 96.7 FM in St. Petersburg, FL, with an encore the following Saturday at 4PM on St Pete Sounds found on RadioStPete.com.
ABOUT STEPHEN RIORDAN Stephen Riordan is an arts professional with over 25 years of experience as an actor, director, producer, writer, host, and casting director. He has worked on both Broadway and off-Broadway productions in New York, as well as extensively throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Recently, Stephen co-founded the Dead Canary Theatre Company with two fellow artists in St. Petersburg, and DCT is now the resident company at The Studio @ 620 in Downtown St. Petersburg. Every Sunday at 5 p.m., Stephen shares his thoughts on his favorite Broadway shows, songs, and stars on "Big Broadway Energy." His podcast of the same name features theater professionals and educators who are committed to keeping the arts at the forefront of the Tampa Bay community.
#BigBroadwayEnergy #StephenRiordan #MikhailRoberts #KChinthanaSotakoun #HundredDays #AmericanStage #StPetersburgFL #FolkRockMusical #TheatrePodcast #IndieTheatre #LiveMusic #ArtsCommunity #SupportLocalTheatre #RadioStPete #MusicalTheatre #PlayWithMusic #TheatreLovers #ActingLife #CreativeCommunity #PodcastSummary #PerformingArts #FloridaTheatre
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