Heilman & Haver - Episode 54 (Guest Richard Barrios - Part 1)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 54.  We hope you enjoy the show!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold

Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info and tickets at roxybremerton.org.  And tune in next week and keep an eye on our social media pages for your chance to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS!

"A Match Made At Christmas" Special Event

Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 9th, when BISA Vocal Studio, in partnership with Abundant House Films and Faraway Entertainment, will present the Bainbridge Island Premiere of a film made right here in the Pacific Northwest.  “A Match Made at Christmas” will play at 7pm at the Historic Lynwood Theatre at 7pm, followed by a Q&A with cast members Bainbridge Island resident Shannon Dowling, and Seattle actor Jared Hernandez.  Visit the Historic Lynnwood for tickets.

"Seasonal Allergies" Hit The Lesser Known Players

Get your tickets now for The Lesser Known Players’ presentation of "Seasonal Allergies" by Katherine DiSavino & Kevin Mead, directed and produced by our friends, and frequent stage-mates, Kristi Ann Jacobson and Gary Fetterplace, and starring a cast of local favorites.  Get ready to laugh away your throat tickle and clear your sinuses with a healthy dose of holiday fun!  Visit lesserknownplayers.org for tickets.

"WWCA Holiday Variety Show" Now Onstage

Onstage now at Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard, it’s the “WWCA Holiday Variety Show” directed by our friend Rebecca Ewen.  Come and celebrate the season with some of your favorite WWCA performers.  The show will feature choral arrangements written by beloved Music Director, the late Bruce Ewen, dance numbers, and much more.  Check out Greg's review of the show on Facebook, and get your tickets now at wwca.us.  

Get to Know a Theater - The Seattle Rep

Make sure to visit our YouTube channel for our latest installment of "Get to Know a Theater."  In this episode we feature the winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, The Seattle Rep.  Artistic Director Braden Abraham and Artistic Producer Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland joined us for an in depth look at the Rep’s history, it’s uniqueness in Seattle, and it’s future post-COVID and a big remodel.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Richard Barrios

Richard Barrios is the author of “Screened Out: Playing Gay in Hollywood from Edison to Stonewall”, “Dangerous Rhythm: Why Movie Musicals Matter”, “A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film” (which was awarded the Theater Library Association Prize), and, with TCM, “West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic” and “Must See Musicals: 50 Show Stopping Movies We Can’t Forget.”

Richard has lectured and presented films at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Film Institute, and the Film Forum, written articles for the New York Times, appeared in numerous documentary films, and contributed audio commentaries to DVD and Blu-ray releases.  A native of Louisiana, Richard joined us from his home in New Jersey. 

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COMING UP NEXT WEEK 

Join us next week, Friday, December 10th, for the second half of our interview with Richard, and more on the history and impact of what he calls a "fabulous and fascinating - if sometimes peculiar body of work" - the movie musical.