Emily Simoness and Michael Chernus

After a decade running SPACE at Ryder Farm, a non-profit artist retreat and organic farm in Brewster, New York, Emily Simoness is stepping down as co-founder and executive director. She’s not sure what next for her, but whatever it is, she’ll be doing it with the support of her husband, Michael Chernus, a busy film, television and stage actor probably best known for his role as Cal in “Orange is the New Black.” The two of them join us today to discuss their respective careers, starting a pro-Biden tie dye t-shirt side hustle during the pandemic and the Grateful Dead. Plus a quiz! Brooklyn news and views you can use: bkmag.com Email: [email protected] Follow along on Facebook: Brooklyn Magazine Twitter: @brooklynmag Instagram: @brooklynmagazine Follow Brian Braiker on Twitter: @slarkpope