I’m not always able to catch “Richard Skipper Celebrates” live but recently was able to watch two of Richard’s interviews in real time.The first was with Christina Bianco,a performer I only became aware of in the last few years but knew very little about out. The other? Adrienne Barbeau, who I’ve loved since I was kid and would sneak and stay up past my bedtime to watch MAUDE. (it was the days of the “Family Hour”)

Bianco! Such a fun, charming and engaging interview! And frankly, just what I needed that day. I am now such a fan of hers now. She’s someone to watch!

Barbeau? I was in junior high school before I knew of her theatre background. Loved learning her backstory, especially the insights into what trying to break into the theatre scene was like in the 60s/early 70s.

Richard is always on point,prepared,has done his research and whenever I have seen him, allows the conversation to flow naturally with his knowledge and experiences more as a spring board than a rather flat Q&A session. His interviews are never dry or formal; more like dining with friends. Whenever I think “Richard Skipper” I think positivity, humor and most importantly, gratitude and kindness.

Another of his skills? Well, I’m ordering Barbeau’s autobiography (which honestly I had forgotten she did) and wildly anticipating her current collaboration book project on the development of GREASE. Neither of which were on my radar.
Jeff Smith, Beverly NJ