WJFF - Curtain Call with Tom Candela

In this powerful episode of Curtain Call, host Tom Candela sits down with actor, playwright and teaching artist Richard Hoehler to explore the transformative power of theatre—both onstage and behind bars. Richard shares stories from his 14 years leading acting workshops in prison, the creation of Acting Out, a professional theatre company for the formerly incarcerated, and his book, Acting Out: How a Prison Theatre Workshop Broke Free. 
Plus, in this week’s Roving Thespian segment, Tom speaks with audience members after a performance of Renegade, a gripping interactive courtroom drama presented by Catskill Public Theater. 

What is WJFF - Curtain Call with Tom Candela?

Take your seat for Curtain Call —the podcast where local theatre meets the professional stage! Each week, host Tom Candela brings you engaging, in-depth interviews with the artists, directors, and creators shaping our local community theatres, alongside special guests from New York City and beyond. From hometown stages to Broadway lights, we uncover the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind the curtain. Between the conversations, enjoy handpicked Broadway show tunes that bring the magic of musical theatre straight to your ears.