TOCA Backstage

TOCA BACKSTAGE: A Conversation with Telephone Tag! Get ready for soaring harmonies, expressive violin, and heartfelt storytelling as TOCA Backstage welcomes Telephone Tag! In this episode, we sit down with the talented musical duo to talk about their creative journey, their unique blend of contemporary folk-pop, and the experiences that have taken them to stages around the world. Fresh off a major UK tour opening for 80s pop icons Johnny Hates Jazz (famous for their hit “Shattered Dreams”), T

TOCA Backstage kicks off the new Studio Cabaret season with Jessica Hayes and Joseph Ott of Jess & Joe! Join us as Jessica and Joseph talk about their music, their creative partnership, and what audiences can expect when they take the stage for the opening performances of this season’s Studio Cabaret Series. With the intimate setting of the George Nakano Theatre, Studio Cabaret puts you up close to the performers for a one-of-a-kind evening of live music, great entertainment, and a true cabare

TOCA Backstage: Unleashed – True Stories About the Animals We Love Join us backstage for a warm, funny, and heartfelt conversation with Wendy Hammers, Judy Carter, and Stephen Tobolowsky as they talk about Unleashed: True Stories About the Animals We Love. In this episode of TOCA Backstage, Wendy, Judy, and Stephen share what makes storytelling such a powerful way to connect with an audience, why the shared experience of live theatre continues to matter, and how our stories can bring us togeth

Join TOCA Executive Director Christian Wolf for this episode of TOCA Backstage as he sits down with Peter and Paul Luongo of the internationally acclaimed Langley Ukulele Ensemble. Discover the remarkable story behind one of the world's premier ukulele ensembles, hear what audiences can expect from their high-energy performance, and learn how this extraordinary group has spent more than 45 years redefining what the ukulele can do. The Langley Ukulele Ensemble performs at the James Armstrong The

Go behind the scenes with the leaders helping shape TOCA's future. In this special episode of TOCA Backstage, Executive & Artistic Director Christian Wolf sits down with members of the TOCA Executive Committee—President Camilla Seferian, Vice President Heidi Cunningham, Treasurer Winnie Seieroe, and Secretary Sara Baillie. Recorded through a series of individual conversations, they share their passion for the arts, what inspires them to serve, and their vision for the upcoming season and beyond.

Welcome to TOCA Backstage, the official podcast of the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation, where we take you behind the curtain and into the stories behind the artists, performances, and unforgettable experiences coming to our stages. In this episode, we’re going to the dogs—in the best possible way—as we spotlight the wildly entertaining Stunt Dog Experience. Get ready for jaw-dropping tricks, hilarious antics, incredible athleticism, and heartwarming moments featuring some of the most talented