The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter Artistic Narratives Unveiled: A Conversation with Petula Caesar
Welcome to 'The Truth in This Art' hosted by Rob Lee, where we are thrilled to have Petula Caesar, a multi-talented artist, performer, and arts administrator known for her prowess in writing, performing, and producing. With a diverse portfolio ranging from erotica writing to storytelling and performance poetry, Petula has captivated audiences at renowned Baltimore events like Artscape and The Baltimore Book Festival. She has also made her mark in theatrical production and event curation, working with various Baltimore venues and collaborating with talented performers. Her memoir, "She's Such A Bright Girl: An American Story," received accolades and allowed her to engage in thought-provoking discussions on themes related to race. As the director of Community Engagement for the Baltimore Rock Opera Society (BROS), Petula has been committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the arts, using her platform to elevate African American culture through creative programming and productions.
Throughout this conversation:
- Prepare to be inspired as Petula Caesar, a versatile multi-hyphenated artist and skilled storyteller, shares her creative journey, using diverse mediums to weave captivating narratives that leave a lasting impact.
- Join us for an insightful episode as Petula recounts her artistic evolution, from her roots as a writer to fearlessly exploring the realms of erotic fiction and poetry, exploring themes of sensuality and emotion.
- Experience the power of spoken word as Petula fearlessly performs her intimate and evocative erotic poetry on stage, accompanied by a band, leaving audiences captivated and moved by her raw and expressive performances.
- Delve into the world of theatrical artistry with Petula, as she takes us on a compelling narrative of how her storytelling skills evolved, leading her to explore theatrical work, event production, and the electrifying world of live performances.
- Engage in an enlightening conversation with Petula as she passionately embraces her multi-hyphenated identity, seamlessly blending her talents as an artist with her deep-rooted passion for storytelling, creating a unique and enriching artistic experience.
Join us for an enchanting journey into the world of storytelling with Petula. She started as a writer and eventually ventured into erotic fiction and poetry. Petula also performed erotic poetry on stage with a band and recorded some of her work. Her storytelling expanded into theatrical work, which led her to her current focus on event production, live music, and live performance. Throughout her work, Petula remains true to her identity as a storyteller.
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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
- Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
- Edited by Daniel Alexis
- Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
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- Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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