CURTAINS UP
A Historical Perspective on Drama
Reimagining the Performing Arts Through Storytelling, Advocacy, and Community
Hello, I’m Rohan. Welcome to Curtains Up!
I started Curtains Up! because I love theater and wanted to learn more about its history and the people who keep it alive today. Over time, it has also become a way for me to speak up about why the arts matter and why students and communities should continue to have access to them.
Through my podcast, I talk with artists, educators, researchers, and arts leaders from across the country. We explore theater history, but we also talk about issues facing the arts today, including arts education, funding, access, community wellness, and the future of the performing arts.
Through Curtains Up!, I hope to bring these different interests together by exploring the history, impact, business, and future of the performing arts. From ancient theater and Shakespeare to arts education, senior wellness, funding, and AI, I want to understand where theater has been, where it is today, and where it might go next. You can also find my work on Instagram and curtains-up.org.
Most of all, I hope Curtains Up! can help more people understand why the arts matter and why we need to protect opportunities for them in our schools and communities.
Testimonials
Josh LaBelle
CEO, Seattle Theater Group
"I really enjoyed joining Rohan on Curtains Up! Our conversation explored important issues facing the arts and culture sector, and I was impressed by Rohan’s knowledge, curiosity, and passion for its future. I look forward to future episodes and recommend the podcast to anyone interested in thoughtful perspectives on the value of the arts."
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a guest on the Curtains Up! podcast. Rohan is a very well informed, engaging host around all things theatre. It is refreshing to come across a young person so committed to advancing theatre in our communities!"
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Dr. Erith Jaffe Berg
Professor of Theatre, UC Riverside
Michael Greer
CEO, Seattle ArtsFund
"Being a guest on Rohan Sengupta's Curtains Up was delightful. His curiosity about theatre and his eagerness to share his passion for performance is impressive."
Guest Speakers
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Empowering Young Artists.
Enriching Senior Citizens.
Curtains Up! is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to preserve, celebrate, and support the world of theatre. Our upcoming donation initiatives are designed to directly contribute to foundations, artist funds, and creative causes that keep storytelling alive. Whether you’re wearing it, gifting it, or supporting it, your contribution will help real stories reach real stages.
Discover bite-sized theater history, global stagecraft, and conversations with experts on my Instagram page. Step behind the curtain to discover details about everything from medieval street performances to the dramatic duels of Chinese opera. Want the full story? Stream complete episodes on Spotify via the link in my bio.
