Amber Bolden has built a reputation for bringing powerful storytelling and meaningful creative opportunities to kids, teens, and adults here in Waco, using stage and performance to build confidence, curiosity, and empathy.
You can learn more about Far-Cast Theatre and their upcoming events by visiting their website https://www.farcasttheatre.org/
What started as the Deep in the Heart Film Festival and is now the Waco Independent Film Festival, or Waco Indie. Since its founding, the festival has become a major cultural touchstone for our city, earning accolades as one of Film Freeway’s Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals.
You can learn more about the festival or get tickets and passes to this years festival via their website https://wacoindie.com/
PREVIOUS EPISODES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH CREATIVE WACO
Conversations with Creative Waco - Wendy Michelle Davis, Joseph Hester and Will Taylor
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond introduces us to creative entrepreneurs finding imaginative ways to make us stop, look and listen. From the Austin Avenue Art Fair to a Pink Floyd & Beyond concert performed in complete darkness, it’s a look at the people and ideas making Waco’s creative community so vibrant.
Conversations with Creative Waco -Three topics that offer plenty of reasons to celebrate Waco’s creative community.
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond explores the creativity bringing Waco together—from the suspense of Wait Until Dark at Waco Civic Theatre to the color and tradition of Día de los Muertos and the future of our city’s parks and public spaces. Guests include Christina May Gibson, Eric Linares, Christina May Gibson, and Jonathan Cook.
Conversations with Creative Waco - "Cultural Curiosities"
What cultural treasures are hiding in plain sight around Waco? Fiona Bond explores some “cultural curiosities,” including Brazos Forum’s October 9 program featuring stories you’re likely to have never heard, and the nearly 60 concerts, performances and productions on McLennan Community College’s arts calendar this academic year.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Sue Jacobson, Lisa Holmes, and Will Suarez (Hi-Def Willy)
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond is joined by Sue Jacobson and Lisa Holmes of the Waco Symphony Orchestra, as well as multi-disciplinary artist Will Suarez.
Conversations with Creative Waco - The Growing Arts District Along Austin Avenue
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond explores the growing arts district along Austin Avenue in downtown Waco.
Conversation with Creative Waco - Paul & Valerie Kocel of Real Theatre plus Alan Scott of Washington Gallery
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond highlights creatives who chose to make their mark in Waco. Theatre founders Paul and Valerie Kocel and Washington Gallery’s Alan Scott share how they’re helping shape the area’s artistic future. It’s a look at the people building community through creativity.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Kay Bell, Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas
This week on conversations with Creative Waco host Fiona Bond, visits with playwright Kay Bell about bringing overlooked voices and little known history to the stage through her original works.
Conversations with Creative Waco: Stephen Uhey & Sarah Mosher
This episode of Conversations with Creative Waco explores what happens when creativity brings a community together.
Conversations with Creative Waco- Joseph Taylor, Cade Kegerreis and Vincent Thomas
This edition of Conversations with Creative Waco explores storytelling through movement, as well as artistic mentorship and influence.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Bradyn Braziel and Josh Rizzo
Host, Fiona Bond, speaks with Silent House Theatre Company co-founder Bradyn Braziel and Creative Waco marketing and communications director Josh Rizzo.