This month we spoke with Lois Weaver and Peggy Shaw of Split Britches about their new show Last Gasp. Inevitably we also talked about the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, creating art during a pandemic, Greek mythology, and how we can all stay sane during these uncertain times. Show Notes: http://www.split-britches.com/about http://www.split-britches.com/lois http://www.split-britches.com/peggy http://www.split-britches.com/make-something-manifesto http://www.split-britches.com/performance-archive

Coffeehouse Chronicles #157 celebrated Barbara Maier Gustern with panelists, live performances, archival materials and moderated by Tammy Faye. Panelists and performers include Brenda Broome, Machine Dazzle, A J Gustern, John Kelly, Nicky Paraiso, Sanda Weigl, Carol Lipnik, Roseanna Vitro, John Sanitto, Barbara Bleier, Emma Alabaster (Bass) & Lee Tomboulian (Piano) Barbara Maier Gustern is a voice teacher, singer/actor, director and producer. Her teaching includes classical, cantorial, pop, rock and cabaret. As a singer/actor she appeared in major roles in musicals off Broadway and in summer stock across the country, often with her husband, basso Joseph Gustern. When she began to teach Diamanda Galas her real life’s work emerged - working with the downtown/alt cabaret performers. Soon Debby Harry, Justin Vivian Bond, John Kelly, Carol Lipnik, and a host of other luminaries became regular students. She was the vocal supervisor for three Broadway shows: Metro, Passing Strange and the revival of Oklahoma.