Our Voices on The Yard

The Transparency of Opera Singer Breanna Sinclairé Pt 2

Denise continues her conversation with transgender opera singer Breanna Sinclair.  A native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of CalArts, Breanna received her Master

The Transparency of Opera Singer Breanna Sinclairé

In anticipation of season 2, Denise sits down with transgender opera singer Breanna Sinclair.  A native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of CalArts, Breanna receive

Black Operatic Excellence Continues with Steven Herring Pt.2

Continuing the conversation with Baritone, Steven Herring, Denise and Steven delve into the differences between a teacher and a coach and Steven’s love for arts education

Black Operatic Excellence Continues with Steven Herring

Denise sits down with Baritone, Steven Herring who has performed the roles of  Don Pizarro in Beethoven’s Fidelio, Amonasro in Verdi’s Aida, Sacristan in Puccini’s Tosca,

Black Operatic Excellence with Kevin Thompson Pt 2

Denise continues her conversation with world renowned opera singer Kevin Thompson to discuss his career and Juilliard experience.. Originally from Washington D.C. Mr. Tho

Black Operatic Excellence with Kevin Thompson

Denise sits down with world renowned opera singer Kevin Thompson to discuss his career and Juilliard experience.. Originally from Washington D.C. Mr. Thompson is an alumn

A Black Dancer’s Life at Juilliard with Malik Williams Pt. 2

Denise continues her discussion with Malik Williams.  Hear more about how Malike started dancing, the support of his family and the experience of not feeling valued at Ju

A Black Dancer’s Life at Juilliard with Malik Q. Williams

In this episode Denise sits down with dancer Malik Q. Williams.  They discuss how he started dancing, the support of his family and the experience of not feeling valued a

Triple Threat From The Bronx with Neisha Folkes Pt. 2

Denise continues her conversation with dancer, choreographer, actor and singer Neisha Folkes.  Listen in as they dive deep into the truth of the black experience not only

Triple Threat From The Bronx with Neisha Folkes

Today we dive deep into the dance world with my dear friend from high school, Neisha Folkes. The incredible Neisha has choreographed for well renowned movies. A triple-th

Classical Viola: Historically Black and Female with Lisa Whitfield Pt.2

In this episode I continue my conversation with violis Lisa Whitfield, who went to Juilliard in the 90s and was one of the first students I met who was not in the drama d

Exceptional, Black and Female in a Classical Space with Lisa Whitfield

Lisa Whitfield, a viola player that went to Julliard in the nineties was one of the first students I met who was not in the drama division, and we bonded on so many level

The Shoulders Upon Which We Stand with Richard Alston Pt.2

Denise continues her conversation with Richard Alston. A native of East Orange, New Jersey, Richard Alston received his first lessons from the late Dorothy Early at the t

The Shoulders Upon Which We Stand with Richard Alston

Denise sits down with concert pianist Richard Alston who was, perhaps, the most extraordinary pianist that Denise knew at Juilliard because he hung out with the actors. 

Stephen McKinley Henderson and Elijah Jones Pt 2

Denise is joined by Tony nominated and OB award-wining actor Stephen McKinley Henderson and up and coming star Elijah Jones. So we see an actor who we all know and an act

50 Years of Excellence with Stephen McKinley Henderson and Elijah Jones

Denise is joined by Tony nominated and OB award-wining actor Stephen McKinley Henderson and rising star Elijah Jones. We see an actor who we all know and an actor who we'

In Conversation with Lisa Gay Hamilton Pt 2

Denise continues her intimate conversation with actress, director and producer Lisa Gay Hamilton.  A graduate of the Juilliard School’s 18th class Lisa Gay Hamilton is kn

In Conversation with Lisa Gay Hamilton

Lisa Gay Hamilton is that soul, that spirit that when she walks in a room, she changes the energy of the room. She's so authentic, so committed to excellence, so committe

Our Voices on the Yard - Introduction

Our Voices on the Yard is a podcast where black artistic excellence meets every day life. Host Denise Woods will take you from the black church to the bright lights of Br