Clarissa Moon

Tyrick Wiltez Jones has appeared in FINIAN’S RAINBOW and HAIRSPRAY on Broadway in addition to multiple national tours, including BAT OUT OF HELL, FOSSE and MISS SAIGON. I sat down with Jones to discuss performing on Broadway, touring the world and Fosse’s influence on his career.

Jennafer Newberry joined the national tour of WICKED last August as an ensemble member and the understudy for Glinda. I recently connected with Newberry on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss her whirlwind process of joining the tour, wearing Glinda's iconic costumes, and more!

Roberta Emerson does it all. She's the theatre director at Monteverde Academy, performs at regional theatres across the country, directs professionally, and has extensive experience in the voice acting and film industries. I recently connected with Emerson on the video chat platform Zoom. We discussed voice acting, teaching, social awareness, and more!

Local actress Gemma Kent works as a guest host for the technology company Dyson on HSN (also known as the Home Shopping Network). I connected with Kent on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss what happens backstage before she goes on air, wearing an in-ear monitor, and more!

Local actor Bob Brandenburg worked at Nickelodeon Studios during its a?oegolden agea?? in Orlando. I connected with Brandenburg on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss slime, flatulent kids, and more!

Orlando-based artist Rob Lott has worked in entertainment at Walt Disney World for nearly 20 years. I connected with Lott on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss his training, experience as a puppeteer for Walt Disney World, transition to a?oeonstagea?? performing roles in the parks, and more.

Brooklyn-based musician Kristin Eley recovered from the coronavirus just days ago. Local audiences might recognize Eley from her time as a musician in Orlando. Now, Eley works as a teacher for the United Nations International School, Camp Broadway, and the New York Pops Teaching Program. As a singer-songwriter, she released her EP a?oeLittle Yellow Rooma?? in late 2019. I connected with Eley on the video chat platform Zoom to discuss her experience with the virus, her career since leaving Orlando, and more.

Cameron Francis (Arthur de Bourgh) and Kristin Shirilla (Mary Bennet) star in MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Orlando Shakes. The play checks in with the main characters of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE two years after the story.  I sat down with Francis and Shirilla to talk audience response, a hypothetical sequel, and more!

T.J. Dawe returns to the Orlando Fringe this year with OPERATIC PANIC ATTACK, the story of his struggle with anxiety in college, especially about his sexuality. In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I talk with Dawe about the show's themes, advice for his younger self, and more!

PRINCE(CESS) at the Orlando Fringe explores gender expectations and what it means to be yourself as two young heirs battle for the throne. In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I talked with Ralph Krumins (Creator), Raina Grabowski (Princess Ophelia), and Alaric Frinzi (Lady Victor Rea) about the inspiration behind the show, the show's impact, and more!

At the Orlando Fringe, FLORIDA MAN imagines that all of the 'Florida man' headlines were about one person. Each night, audiences get to choose which headline they would like to see onstage.  In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I talk to J. Scott Browning (Director/Producer) and Adam Murray (Florida Man) about crazy stories, audience interaction, and more!

After a successful career as the CEO of several prominent companies, Keith Alessi retired to pursue his life-long passion of playing the banjo. Weeks later, he received a deadly cancer diagnosis. TOMATOES TRIED TO KILL ME BUT BANJOS SAVED MY LIFE at the Orlando Fringe tells Alessi's story of how music helped him heal.  In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I talk to Alessi about the boardroom, the banjo, and more!

The creative team behind last year's HELLO at the Orlando Fringe returns this year with GOODBYE, a play inspired by actor Robbie Pigott's experience of his father passing away.  In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I talked with John Mark Jernigan (Writer/Actor) about the cast, not letting others tell you how to live your life, and more!

Charlie Ross performs the entire original Star Wars trilogy by himself in ONE MAN STAR WARS at the Orlando Fringe. In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I sat down with Ross to talk about his adventures touring the show, doing what feels right, and more!

CANDLES IN THE DARK tells the true stories of survivors of sexual abuse and assault in Central Florida.  In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I sat down with cast members Jana Henry, Sarah Holland, and Jedonn Bell to talk about speaking out, strength in numbers, and more!

In THE FLUTE ON ITS FEET at the Orlando Fringe, Zara Lawler plays the flute while dancing with C. Neil Parsons, even going upside-down and on wheels!  In a special Fringe edition of 'Clarissa Moon Talks to the Stars,' I talked with Lawler and Parsons about the inspiration for the show, multitasking, and more!

Parker James Fullmore has been playing Billy Elliot across the country for the past three years. His latest stop is at the Garden Theatre, where he'll be performing the role through June 2. I sat down with Parker to talk about Orlando, the importance of Billy's story, advice for future Billys, and more!

Orlando Shakes is presenting the world premiere of jazz singer Michael Andrew's musical version of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. I talked with Andrew about how the style of the show was inspired by the Golden Age of Broadway.

In HAND TO G-D at Mad Cow Theatre, a boy's puppet becomes possessed by the devil. The dark comedy's cast includes Anthony Pyatt Jr. (Jason/Tyrone), Ame Livingston (Margery), Anneliese Moon (Jessica), Holland Hayes (Pastor Greg), and Ryan J. Lynch (Timmy).  I sat down with the cast to talk puppets, Easter eggs, and what audiences can take away from the show.

Brett Waldon plays Ralph in A CHRISTMAS STORY at the Garden Theatre.  We discuss the book behind the iconic movie and Brett's many talents while making a gingerbread house.