Everything Theater Podcast
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsPodcasting from New York's Capital District, Ellen Cribbs and Benita Zahn talk all things theater - why we got into this crazy, creative business to what's currently happening on stages locally and around the world. Join us as we interview guest artists in various theatrical fields every other week. The spotlight will shine on theater artists onstage and behind the curtain.
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Episodes
Sand Lake Center for the Arts and Picking a Theatre Season
March 10, 2020 05:13 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBBrian Sheldon joins us to talk about all the great programming at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. From educational outreach to the Circle Theatre Players, SLCA provides a variety of opportunities for artists. And since it is season announcement time, hear about what goes into the thought process of putting a successful theatre season together.
Curtain Call Theatre
February 25, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBWe're talking to Carol Max and Steve Fletcher from Curtain Call Theatre. From dinner theatre, to small theatres, to their current gorgeous stage, Curtain Call has a rich history of providing top quality theatre in the Capital Region for almost 30 years. Hear about their journey and what they have coming up next season!
Theater Voices and Staged Readings
February 11, 2020 05:48 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBTheater Voices provides free staged readings in the Capital Region. Tony Pallone and John Romeo join us to talk about Theater Voices' performance style, the unique experience of a staged reading, and what Theater Voices has coming up soon!
Oscar Chat - From Stage to Oscar Award Winner with Lights Camera Jackson
February 04, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBJackson Murphy (Lights Camera Jackson), film critic and entertainment columnist, joins us to talk about plays that have been adapted into Oscar award-worthy movies. Hear stories about past Oscar winners and predictions for the upcoming 2020 Oscars!
New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA)
January 29, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBMolly Hennighausen, Executive Director of the New York State Summer School of the Arts, talks about the amazing month-long intensive summer programs for theatre, ballet, choral studies, modern dance, media arts, orchestral studies, and visual arts funded through the New York State Education Department. High schoolers, take a look! Auditions are in January and February - http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa
Frost/Nixon and Schenectady Civic Players
January 21, 2020 03:57 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBBenita and Ellen got a sneak peek at Schenectady Civic Players' fabulous production of "Frost/Nixon." Director Evan Jones joins us to chat about the real events behind the Frost/Nixon interviews and presenting non-fictional characters onstage.
Talkin' "9 to 5" and Schenectady Light Opera Company
January 14, 2020 04:45 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB"Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'" - well, we're talkin' "9 to 5" with director Stephen Foust and actress Erica Buda Doran. Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC) presents this classic Dolly Parton musical January 17th - 26th, 2020. Hear about the show and community theatre at its best!
The Band's Visit and Ethnomusicology
January 07, 2020 04:37 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBRonnie Malley chats with Benita about his connection with the Tony award winning show, "The Band's Visit", and all the amazing instruments he plays in the show, including a Darbuka, Frame Drum, Riq, and El Oud. This musician, ethnomusicologist, and teacher has fascinating insight about the impact of music. In Ronnie's words... "music is the vehicle on which the story rides."
2019 Theatre Wrap Up with Chris and Patrick
December 31, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBAs we wrap up 2019, Chris Foster and Patrick White join us to chat about... everything theater! From acting to directing, and seeing around 300 plays a year, these guys have tons to talk about! Bonus question for this episode - how many plays did YOU see in 2019? Let us know on our Facebook page!
Local Actors Guild of Saratoga and Playwriting
December 17, 2019 05:47 - 34 minutes - 48 MBJJ Buechner joins us from the Local Actors Guild of Saratoga to discuss playwriting, directing, running a theatre company, and WIGS!
Mopco and Improv
December 03, 2019 04:28 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBIt's improv time! We're talking to Michael Burns and Kat Koppett from Mopco Improv Theatre about all things improv; from applied improv, to performance improv, to improv games, to the common actor's fear of improvisation. Just remember... "Yes, and!"
Disney's Frozen at Proctors Theater and Puppetry
November 17, 2019 21:28 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBWe're at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, talking about the launch of the North American Tour of Disney's Frozen with F. Michael Hayner (Olaf), Collin Baja (Sven), and Evan Strand (Sven). Hear how these talented performers tackle these physically demanding roles and bring the magic of Disney alive in the amazing puppetry skills needed for the lovable Olaf and Sven.
Confetti Stage and One Act Play Festivals
November 05, 2019 03:23 - 30 minutes - 69.7 MBJoin us with our guest Stephen Henel from local Albany theatre, Confetti Stage, as we talked about stand-up, one act play festivals, The Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS), abstract theatre, and theatre ghosts!
Black Theatre Troupe and Diversity in Theatre
October 22, 2019 04:57 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBFounder and Artistic Director of Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY, Jean-Remy Monnay ("Remy"), joins us to talk about the importance of diversity on and offstage. We discuss color conscious casting, representing minority playwrights, actors, and directors, and how to bring more diverse audiences to the theatre.
Troy Foundry Theatre and Found Theatre Spaces
October 08, 2019 00:33 - 38 minutes - 53 MBDavid Girard, Artistic Director of Troy Foundry Theatre, joins us to discuss directing, new writing, and devised and immersive theatre. Troy Foundry Theatre works without a home space and performs in various venues throughout Troy, New York. Hear about how to diverse new work and find inspiration in different unconventional performance spaces!
Park Playhouse and Outdoor Theater
September 24, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 43.1 MBProducing Artistic Director of Park Playhouse, Owen Smith, discusses how to provide quality free theatre to the community, the challenges of working in outdoor theatre, amazing opportunities for young artists in the Capital Region, and Playhouse Stage Company's work at the Cohoes Music Hall (including dealing with its infamous ghost!)
Everything Theater
September 12, 2019 20:19 - 34 minutes - 47 MBPodcasting from New York's Capital Region, Ellen Cribbs and Benita Zahn talk all things theater - why we got into this crazy, creative business to what's currently happening on stages locally and around the world. Learn more about these 2 chicks talkin' theater as they interview guest artists in various theatrical fields every other week. The spotlight will shine on theatrical artists onstage and behind the curtain.
Everything Theater - out from behind the curtain
September 09, 2019 00:49This is the first podcast of our ongoing look at all things theater .. from on the stage to the workings behind the scenes .. Each week you'll hear from folks making the magic across the country. Ellen and Benita have appeared in countless shows, worn dozens of costumes, slayed all sorts of accents and are still searching for that perfect role!