Welcome back, we made it to 400 subscribers. Writers are the hidden architecture of every great story and production. They build worlds, spark emotions, and give voices to dreams. In this episode, I sit down with Kristoffer Diaz, the playwright behind Hell’s Kitchen, the musical (music & lyrics by Alicia Keys), to dig deep into what it takes to bring a neighborhood, a spirit, and a musical legend to the Broadway stage. Growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, this conversation is personal. I talk to Kristoffer about: • His creative journey, from acting aspirations to playwright and professor • The decade-long collaboration with Alicia Keys to refine Hell’s Kitchen • How to root a musical in authenticity, culture, and hip-hop • The challenges of narrating memory, identity, and artistic voice • What this show means for Latino representation • What’s next — Hell’s Kitchen’s Broadway run and its national tour 🎭 Hell’s Kitchen has earned major recognition: • It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards and won 2 Tony Awards (Best Leading Actress, Best Featured Actress) • It also won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album • The show is launching a 28-city North American tour, starting in Cleveland, Ohio in Fall 2025 If you care about creative grit, writing, storytelling, theater, culture and identity, or standing up for something, this is a conversation you’re sure to enjoy. TAGS: #KristofferDiaz #HellsKitchenmusical #AliciaKeys #Broadway #HellsKitchentour #BroadwayLatinorepresentation #musicaltheaterpodcast #writersinentertainment #Hell’sKitchenBroadwayawards #HellsKitchen #Grammy #Tonynominations #HellsKitchen2025tour Timestamps: 0:00 - interlude 2:27 - Differences between acting and writing 4:30 - What was the process of writing Dialogue 7:05 - What is that character's story 9:44 - What was it like working with Alicia Keys 11:35 - What was the goal of the production 14:36 - What is the differences between HK and other works 17:03- How does it feel being the goat 20:00- How hip hop impacted you 24:13- Does having kids impact your writing 32:39- The Wrap up 35:47: Preview of HK SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Kristoffer Diaz

Welcome back. First, we made it to 400 subscribers. Thank you for the love and continued support. This video previews the life of an artist, along with his road to becoming an artist along with some of his favorite artworks #artist #travel #sixthdegree #colortheory #downtoearth #redinblack #nyc #eventplanner #podcast #behindthescenes #travel #prisonindustrialcomplex Timestamps: 0:00 - introduction 0:46- The Creation of Sixth Degree 8:14 - What is Chris Canvas 10:53 - Black August 15:32 - Prison industrial complex 25:32- How to address bigger issues 30:38- What is the Chris to the Canvas 44:46- Behind the Artist 50:38- Favorite Artwork 59:11- What is your inspiration 1:03:00- Round 21 1:09:52- Houstalantavegas 1:18:32- Zodiac 1:23:08-How Chris would change the world 1:31:42- Don't Visit Arkansas 1:41:20 - How does Faith influence your life 1:53:08 -The Wrap up 2:07:42 - Outro SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/ocvmKNSciGs https://youtu.be/sc4UvFRWWTQ 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Chris Canvas: https://www.chriscanvas.com/ https://www.sixthdegreeclothing.com/ ig: https://www.instagram.com/chriscanvas/

Salutations, in this video, we discuss the nightlife in NYC with the life of the party, Anthony Obas. This video highlights some notable spots to visit, as well as the challenges of being a party promoter and event manager. #nightlife #nyc #eventplanner #clubbing #podcast #behindthescenes #nightlifehacks #bars #resturants #partyscene #wizardsfest #music Timestamps: 0:00 - interlude 0:23- Introduction 2:14 - Struggles of dealing with people 5:55 - Lows of dealing with venues 11:58 - How 20/20 impacted nightlife 23:05- Is NYC Losing Culture 31:12- How to get more bang for your buck 36:03- Everyone has a dream 38:13- How is nightlife different in other cultures 45:23 Origins of Anthony Obas 1:01:00- Road to being an MC 1:12:21- Outro SUBSCRIBE to the CHANNEL and STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE. FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT BOX. Watch 👉 https://youtu.be/jkB8UPCwjKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYbmyqHDD80 👉Stay Connected: / redisdowntoearth 👉Get FREE "Community + Health Newsletter" here: downtoearth.beehiiv.com Special thanks to Anthony Obas: https://www.guidedbyobas.net/ September 22nd: The Industry will be distributed fully on Vanta Black TV. The Industry Tuesdays (Motel No Tell, LES), Wednesdays (Clinton Hall Fidi) , and Thursdays (Scrappleland, BK) : Mixtape Bingo If people are interested in renting equipment for their events, it’s available via my website www.guidedbyobas.net (http://www.guidedbyobas.net/) That’s pretty much all the information I have for everyone. Regards, Anthony Obas