Off Road with Peter Palmisano

24/06/2025

Attention theater friends! AUDITION NOTICE:

Desiderio’s Dinner Theatre at Bobby J’s will be holding auditions for their next few productions. Auditions are Monday June 30, 7pm at Desiderio's Dinner Theatre at Bobby J’s 204 Como Park Blvd.
An evening of 3 one-act plays by Buffalo’s own Tom Dudzick ("Over the Tavern" fame) are slated for mid August thru September 28, plus several other plays by various authors to finish out the 2025-26 season. Actors will read sides from provided scripts. Please bring photo and resume.
For questions text or email: jaydesi47@yahoo. com or
Cell 716-713-7785

NOTE:
If Jay knows you and knows your work, text or email him and let him know that you’re interested. It may not be necessary for you to attend the first round. If you would be kind enough to SHARE this post to help him get the word out, it would be greatly appreciated.

17/06/2025

An exciting week on OFF ROAD! Peter gets face time with Eden’s own Greg Stuhr! Listen now to Part 1 of the two-part series! ✨

There are certain guests who make the conversation so easy and enjoyable that time simply passes too quickly. This was the case with old friend Greg Stuhr. Having recently appeared on Broadway (and CNN) in the highly acclaimed production of Good Night and Good Luck, this became the starting point for a rousing and revealing chat-fest that begged to be broken into two parts! In this portion, Greg talks knowledgeably and with great candor about casting, rehearsals, and time onstage with George Clooney. Then he continues with an inside preview of his Shakespeare in Delaware Park directorial debut of Richard III, opening in late July. And it’s only the first half of this not-to-be-missed interview!

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20/05/2025

Off Road episode 18 is out now featuring Buffalo musician, actor and director Phil Knoerzer!

As co-founder and guitarist for the very popular Texas swing band Skiffle Minstrels, Phil Knoerzer has performed as widely as a musician as he has as an actor. But with credentials in the Buffalo theater community going back nearly five decades, he was a prime target for an Off Road interview with his old friend. The resulting chat is as enlightening as it is fun.

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06/05/2025

Off Road this week welcomes writer Gary Earl Ross!

A man of many talents, Gary Earl Ross is a wordsmith with novels, short stories, and plays on his list of accomplishments. After reading one of his crime novels, Peter was anxious to probe the mind of someone who writes about such fascinating characters and detailed action. But first, on this season’s final edition of “Off Book on Off Road,” Michelle Holden once again joins Peter for a lively discussion of RLTP’s beautiful production of Burn This.

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06/05/2025

Season 6, Episode 16 of Off Road welcomes Actor Kevin Craig!

In addition to being one of the funniest and most talented guys on the Buffalo theater scene, Kevin Craig is also one of the busiest. An Artie award winner who is equally comfortable in both Shakespeare’s comedies and serious modern dramas, his work has been seen on almost every stage in town. Now, finally bringing his skills to the Road Less Traveled stage in its current production of Lanford Wilson’s Burn This, Kevin was corralled into a sit-down session with Peter. The result was a fun and free-wheeling conversation that seemed to end all too quickly!

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08/04/2025

Off Road welcomes Actor/Director/Producer Lisa Ludwig to chat with Peter this week!

Lisa Ludwig is arguably the most recognizable face in Buffalo Theater history, having performed in or produced more shows at more venues than virtually anyone. And her wide variety of activities, even those not connected with the stage, assure that her fame is widespread. The fact that she was able to sit down with Peter for a lengthy conversation about her life is not mysterious, however, because she has a self-admitted problem with saying “no.” Soon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shakespeare In Delaware Park, its executive director is so much more than an administrative whirlwind, as anyone hearing this interview will discover.

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27/03/2025

This week on OFF ROAD is food critic & journalist Andrew Galarneau!

After establishing himself as the Buffalo News go-to resource for restaurant and food reviews, Andrew departed this rapidly diminishing traditional media type to continue his work independently. He has dedicated himself to reporting on high quality traditional and culturally diverse kitchens in western New York, with an emphasis on locally sourced suppliers. His weekly emails bring to light the best that Buffalo has to offer, especially those hidden gems that deserve more attention. Hear how “independently funded community journalism” is finding a welcome home while other news media flounder. Photo by James Abbondanza.

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25/02/2025

Peter welcomes the one-and-only Stephen Adly Guirgis this week on Off Road! 🤩

Stephen Adly Guirgis is the most produced professional playwright at Road Less Traveled, with the current production of Our Lady of 121st Street counting as the fourth and certainly not the last. In between his many writing and acting projects, Stephen was gracious enough to spend a little time with Peter to explain his history, his writing process, and some secrets behind the development of this particular play. When you hear him speak of his themes, intentions, and goals, you may be even more enticed to see his work brought to life on the RLTP stage.

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12/02/2025

Off Road welcomes Actor/Director/Producer Eileen Dugan to chat with Peter this week!

For a long time, the name Eileen Dugan had been a familiar one throughout the Buffalo theater scene. She worked at nearly every professional theater, directed, taught acting, and produced shows for her own company. Though her name may not be as prominent around town as it used to be, she recently found herself with a suddenly busy calendar, and this talented artist took the time to look back on her career and look forward to the future.

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12/02/2025

What great fun to sit down with my old friend Eileen Dugan for a candid and comfortable conversation!

For a long time, the name Eileen Dugan had been a familiar one throughout the Buffalo theater scene. She worked at nearly every professional theater, directed, taught acting, and produced shows for her own company. Though her name may not be as prominent around town as it used to be, she recently fo...

27/01/2025

This week’s featured guest on Off Road is Fernanda Lastra, the Assistant and Cover Conductor, and Diversity Fellow for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra!

Highly visible among the BPO faithful, Fernanda Lastra can be seen throughout western New York conducting Music for Youth concerts, Summer Series concerts, and various community engagement performances. Although truly comfortable within the confines of Kleinhans Music Hall, her tenure there ends with the conclusion of this season. Therefore, before her departure, Peter was anxious to spread her story of travel and triumph since her arrival from her home in Argentina.

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14/01/2025

Check out this week’s featured guest on Off Road!

Actor & Director Greg Natale!

Though previously he had been honored for his acting and directing throughout the Buffalo theater community, Greg Natale has become increasingly busy in his wood-working shop. What’s the story of the self-proclaimed termination of his previous artistic activities? He sat down with Peter to tell how it all began, and why it led to this decision to pursue a different brand of art.

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