The Spotlight Series delves into the inspiring world of Only Make Believe (OMB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing interactive theater to children's hospitals, special education schools, and care facilities. With over two decades of heartwarming service in New York City, OMB has extended its reach nationwide, and host Patrick Oliver Jones is here to shed light on their incredible journey. Since 2010, Patrick has worn many hats within the organization over the years, having served as a volunteer, media consultant, gala assistant, and even a short time as a part-time staff member. And in each episode, he sits down with...
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31 min
Highlights from the 2023 Only Make Believe Gala
Throughout the year, week after week, the actors of Only Make Believe, along with the staff, create and perform interactive and engaging theater in children’s hospitals, special ed…
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22 min
Joe DiPietro, Playwright/Lyricist and Board Member with OMB
Only Make Believe started in New York City and has since opened an office Washington, DC with outreach in several other cities as well. And every November they have an all-star gal…
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30 min
Maria Peyramaure, Bilingual Actress with Only Make Believe
For our fifth episode, we will hear from Maria Peyramaure, a bilingual stage and screen actress and teaching artist. Growing up in Madrid, Spain and later on in Georgia, she eventu…
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29 min
J. Harrison Ghee, Tony Award Winning Actor and Singer
For our fourth episode, we will hear from Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee. He will be performing at this year’s annual gala for Only Make Believe on November 6th. I first met an…
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33 min
David Shih, Actor and Voiceover Artist
For our third episode, we will hear from multi-talented actor and voiceover artist David Shih, who has been an actor and member of the Only Make Believe family since. He was most r…
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38 min
Diego Prieto & Brad Oscar, an Actor and Board Member with Only Make Believe
For our second episode, we will hear from theater husbands Diego Prieto and Brad Oscar. Diego is a long-time actor in the company and has brought theater to thousands of children,…
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38 min
Diego Prieto & Brad Oscar, an Actor and Board Member with Only Make Believe
For our second episode, we will hear from theater husbands Diego Prieto and Brad Oscar. Diego is a long-time actor in the company and has brought theater to thousands of children,…
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50 min
Tamela Aldridge, Executive Artistic Director of Only Make Believe
In this first episode, we will hear from the Executive Artistic Director of Only Make Believe, Tamela Aldridge. She first started out as one of their actors, and she shares how the…
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50 min
Tamela Aldridge, Executive Artistic Director of Only Make Believe
In this first episode, we will hear from the Executive Artistic Director of Only Make Believe, Tamela Aldridge. She first started out as one of their actors, and she shares how the…
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3 min
Welcome to The Spotlight Series Featuring Only Make Believe
The arts are not just important as a means of creativity and enjoyment, but they’re also a source of inspiration and at times even healing, and it is this guiding principle that le…
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3 min
Welcome to The Spotlight Series Featuring Only Make Believe
The arts are not just important as a means of creativity and enjoyment, but they’re also a source of inspiration and at times even healing, and it is this guiding principle that le…