S2 Ep2283: BIG BROADWAY ENERGY: Stephen Riordan Chats with TJ Venieris

Radio St. Pete Podcast Archive · Aug 25, 2026 · 17m

In this episode, host Stephen Riordan sits down with TJ Venieris—a local theater staple who has appeared in over 50 productions across Tampa Bay. Often dubbed the "King of Community Theater," TJ discusses his journey from a shy high school student in Tarpon Springs to a seasoned performer who has found a profound sense of community and family through the arts. The Theater Journey: TJ reflects on his roots in high school drama (Troupe 1134) and his first community theater experience in Fiddler on the Roof at Tarpon Arts. He shares how community theater became his "place to fit in" and how it…