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Theatre Talk

146 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Theatre Talk is a show about live theatre performing in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Host Ann McBride talks about what is opening, playing, and auditionong in the area, and interviews directors, actors, and other members of productions.

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Theatre Talk – February 2, 2018 – Disenchanted! and The Curious Case of the Watson Intelligence

February 03, 2018 21:43 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Ann and Ed talk to WOU's Stephen Nielsen and Selena Moreno who perform in The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence, and they also entertain folks from Disenchanted!

Theatre Talk – January 19, 2018 – Keizer Homegrown, Aumsville Community Theatre, and McKay High’s Xanadu

January 20, 2018 22:40 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Ann and Ed talk with Linda Baker from Keizer Homegrown Theatre about upcoming auditions and the Theatre's NEW HOME, Aumsville Community Theatre talks about their radio show, and McKay High School's Xanadu cast members stop in for a visit!

Theatre Talk-January 5, 2018 – Wizard of Oz, Dancing At Lughnasa

January 06, 2018 22:16 - 48 minutes - 76.2 MB

Ed and Ann talk with Lori Hammer, director of The Wizard of Oz, opening at S.K.I.T. and some of the cast of Dancing At Lughnasa, opening at the Pentacle Theatre on January 19th.

Theatre Talk – Dec 15, 2017 – Christmas!!!

December 18, 2017 19:10 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Ann and Ed's Christmas show! Theatre 33 will talk about Santa's Bag, Aumsville Community Theatre is doing a Christmas Radio show, Pentacle's Beauty and the Beast will be there, and Jennifer Kercher's Nordic Choir sings!

Theatre Talk – Dec 1, 2017 – Charlie Brown, A Dickens Christmas, Stuart Little, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

December 03, 2017 01:59 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Wow- Ann and Ed review the Elsinore Theatre's A Charlie Brown Christmas-Live!, Enlightened Theatrics's A Dickens Christmas, Aumsville Community Theatre's Stuart Little, AND North Salem High School's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! Wow

Theatre Talk- Nov 17, 2017 – Into the Woods, Little Mermaid, Novecento

November 19, 2017 19:14 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Ann and Ed visit with West Salem High School's Into the Woods cast, members of Verona Studio's Novecento, and South Salem High School's The Little Mermaid, all in the studio! Fun!

Theatre Talk – November 3, 2017 – Music Man, A Christmas Carole, Heaven Can Wait, Radium Girls

November 04, 2017 21:39 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Ann and Ed talk about Keizer Homegrown Theatre's Heaven Can Wait, Corban University's Music Man, Western Oregon University's Radium Girls, and Pentacle Theatre's Christmas Carol wow, what a show!

Theatre Talk – October 20, 2017 – Stop Kiss and Next Fall

October 21, 2017 23:20 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Ann and Ed welcome Jennifer Dolphin and a cast member from McMinnville's Gallery Theatre's production of StopKiss, and Enlightened Theatrics' Vincenzo Meduri, director of Next Fall, opening at the historic Grand Theatre here in Salem.

Theatre Talk – October 6, 2017 – Mousetrap, Almost Maine

October 07, 2017 22:09 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Ann and Ed discuss Aumsville Community Theatre's Mousetrap, and the Pentacle Theatre's Almost, Maine.

Theatre Talk – Sept 15, 2017 – Enlightened Theatrics, Dog Park (Keizer), and Annapurna (Verona)

September 16, 2017 21:29 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Ann and Ed talk with Vincenzo Meduri of Enlightened Theatrics, with Jeremy Clubb and Andi Bean of the musical Dog Park, opening at Keizer Homegrown Theatre, and Kate Thomas, director of Annapurna which just opened at the Verona Studio

Theatre Talk – Sept 1, 2017 – Barbara Cook, Thomas Meehan and Sam Shepard

September 02, 2017 21:52 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Ann and Ed discus these theatre icons, and play some clips.. .

Theatre Talk – August 18, 2017 – SpamALot and Dead Man’s Chest

August 19, 2017 22:41 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Ann and Ed talk with Robert Salberg and some of his cast members to share some of the crazy fun of Spamalot, at the Pentacle Theatre. Then Linda Cashin will talk about Aumsville's murder mystery coming up, Dead Man's Chest, and their upcoming season.

Theatre Talk-August 4, 2017 – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Little Shop of Horrors, Alas De Mariposa

August 05, 2017 22:41 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Ann Interviews the cast members from Enlightened Theatric's You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, from Elsinore Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors, and Eugenia Cano, in town to direct Alas de Mariposa at Casa de la Cultura Tlanese

Theatre Talk – July 21, 2017 – Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet

July 22, 2017 23:48 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Ann has on Keizer Homegrown, and Valley Shakespeare Company to talk about their plays, and actually do scenes and monologues from them! And yes, there will be a little of the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet!

Theatre Talk – July 7, 2017 – Memories of Phyllis, and Pentacle’s “… Virginia Woolf”

July 10, 2017 20:58 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Ann talks with Robert Salberg and Tom Hewitt about the late, inimitable, Phyllis Quanbeck. Also, Ann interviews her old friend, Scott Haring, about her impact on his life. And we're talking with Ed Schoaps about "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" which is at the Pentacle.

Theatre Talk – June 16, 2017 – Brush Creek and Theatre 33

June 18, 2017 00:39 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Ann and Ed cover it all including the latest from Brush Creek playhouse, and Theatre 33.

Theatre Talk – June 2, 2017 – Corban University and West Salem High

June 03, 2017 23:53 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Ann and Ed talks with Corban University's Tamara McGinnis about Theatre Camp, and then Colby Ford and Toby Sampson from West Salem High School about their upcoming play-don't miss it!

Theatre Talk – May 19, 2017- WOU, McNary, and Pentacle productions

May 20, 2017 20:57 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Ann and Ed bring us Western Oregon University's This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing, and from McNary High School, #ceasar, and also, from the Pentacle Theatre, folks from the upcoming production of Leading Ladies!

Theatre Talk – May 5, 2017 – Sweeney Todd, Evita, and the Half Life of Love

May 06, 2017 22:06 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Ann and Ed speak with Bob Olin in from 'Sweeney Todd', opening at Albany Civic Theatre May 12th, Tracey Wachter Webber will talk about playing Eva Peron in 'Evita' at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis-and in between, Ed Schoaps has an in-depth interview with Gail Louw about the US Premiere of her play, 'The Half-Life of Love".

Theatre Talk April 21, 2017 – Verona Studios, Keizer Homegrown, and Aumsville Comm Theatre

April 23, 2017 00:20 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Ann And Ed air excerpts from Hearts Like Fists, opening at Keizer Homegrown Theatre April 28th-and also interview folks from both Aumsville Community Theatre's productions of Nana's Naughty Knickers and Dead Man's Chest, and The Verona Studio's Half-Life of Love, opening May 4th.

Theatre Talk – April 7, 2017 – JC Superstar, Hallelujah Girls, and Willamette’s MacBeth

April 08, 2017 21:15 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Ann and Ed will talk to the Pentacle with Jesus Christ Superstar, Brush Creek Playhouse with Hallelujah Girls, and Willamette University's production of MacBeth

Theatre Talk – March 17, 2017 – Cherry Blossom Festival

March 18, 2017 20:50 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Ann and friends talk about the Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival!

Theatre Talk – March 3, 2017 – Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival and WOU Shakespeare in Hollywood

March 04, 2017 22:31 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Ann talks about the upcoming Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival with Jay Gipson-King, and cast members from Western Oregon University's Shakespeare In Hollywood!

Theatre Talk – February 17, 2017 – Verona Studios, Corban College, Enlightened Theatrics

February 19, 2017 00:57 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Ann will focus on The Open House at the Verona, Robin Hood at Corban University, and the upcoming season at Enlightened Theatrics.

Theatre Talk-February 3, 2017 – Love Letters (KHG), All In the Timing, (WOU), Private Lives (ACT)

February 05, 2017 01:19 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Ann interviews three different theatre groups-Western Oregon University with All In The Timing, Aumsville Community Theatre with Private Lives, and Keizer Homegrown Theatre with Love Letters!

Theatre Talk – January 20, 2017 – Cherry Blossom, Noises Off, Adam’s Family

January 22, 2017 01:27 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Ann has FUN with Jay Gipson-King talking about the upcoming Cherry Blossom Theatre Festival, the Pentacle actors from Noises Off, and-as an added attraction, Morticia, Gomez, and Wednesday from McNary High School's production of The Addams Family!

Theatre Talk – January 13, 2017 – local theatre roundtable, NSHS Singing In The Rain

January 13, 2017 23:17 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Ann moderates as local theatre leaders meet to talk about a subject dear to our hearts-LOCAL THEATRE! Also, Ann welcomes North Salem High School's Singing in the Rain.... they sing live in the studio!

Theatre Talk – December 16, 2016 – Theatre 33 and The Bonfire Bettys live

December 17, 2016 01:12 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Ann talks about Theatre 33's production, opening Dec 20th, and the Bonfire Bettys, who will be at Christmas at the Mill perform live in the studio!

Theatre Talk – December 2, 2016 – Greek Mythology, Uh Oh, Christmas, and Night Before Christmas

December 03, 2016 21:43 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Ann interviews friends from The Verona Studio (Night Before Christmas), Aumsville Community Theatre (Oh Oh, Christmas!), and Loriann Schmidt, who is going to tell us all about "The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes" (Village Home Salem)

Theatre Talk – November 18, 2016 – Desert Cities, Plaid Tidings, It’s A Wonderful Life

November 20, 2016 00:52 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Ann talks with folks from 'It's A Wonderful Life-Radio Play,' 'Other Desert Cites,' and 'Plaid Tidings!' check it!

Theatre Talk – November 4, 2016 – American Primitive / Machinal (WOU)

November 05, 2016 23:38 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Ann Interviews Tamara McGinnis about American Primitive, opening November 10th, and Ed Schoaps will be talking with folks from Western Oregon University about the production of Machinal.

Theatre Talk – October 21, 2016 – Children’s Theatre Foundation, West Salem’s Cinderella

October 21, 2016 20:54 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Ann talks with some talented high school theatre actors from West Salem High School, and also with Phyllis Quanbeck and Linda Baker, from the Children's Theatre Foundation.

Theatre Talk October 7, 2016 -Pledge drive show with Ed, Carlos and Molly

October 08, 2016 23:42 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Thank you for pledging during our Pledge Drive!!! And I want to thank my great co-host, Ed Schoaps, and our guests-Carlos Barata from Enlightened Theatrics and Molly Hare from the Gallery Theater's production of Wait Until Dark

Theatre Talk Sept 16 2016 – Verona’s Magical Thinking / Pentacle’s Of Mice and Men

September 18, 2016 00:03 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Ann interviews guests from TWO theatres, both opening important shows in September-from the Verona Studio, The Year of Magical Thinking, and from the Pentacle, Of Mice and Men.

Theatre Talk – Sept 2, 2016 – The Guys @ Keizer Homegrown

September 03, 2016 23:23 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Ann discusses the newest Keizer Homegrown's production: The Guys

Theatre Talk – August 19, 2016 – 9 to 5 @ Pentacle and Aumsville’s Dead in Deadwood

August 23, 2016 00:08 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Ann interviews the director, Robert Salberg and members of the cast of '9 to 5 The Musical', including Geri Sanders, Heather Dunkin Toller, Kelli Swanson Jaecks, and Ed Schoaps. Also, we'll hear from Linda Cashin about Aumsville's offering 'Dead in Deadwood"

Theatre Talk – August 5th, 2016 – Wizard of Oz@Enlightened Theatrics, and Maresfield Gardens@Theatre 33

August 08, 2016 19:01 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Ann and Ed interview cast members from "The Wizard of Oz" at the Grand Theatre, and Susan Coromel & Rod Ceballos of "Maresfield Gardens" from Theatre 33.

Theatre Talk – July 15 2016 – All Shakespeare All the Time

July 16, 2016 20:55 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Ed Schoaps talks with cast members of 12th Night by Keizer homegrown, and A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Valley Shakespeare Theater of Western Oregon University..

Theatre Talk July 1st, 2016 – Pentacle’s The Aliens!

July 02, 2016 23:43 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Guest host Ed Schoaps interviews the entire cast of "The Aliens" put on by Pentacle...

Theatre Talk – June 17, 2016 – Theatre 33, Tom Rastrelli

June 19, 2016 00:26 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Guest host Ed Schoaps talks with Statesman Journal reporter Tom Rastrelli about how Salem's LBGTQ community and performing arts organizations are responding to the Orlando shooting, and interviews playwright EM Lewis and Theater 33's Susan Coromel about a new play that debuts this weekend.

Theatre Talk – June 3, 2016 – Rainmaker @ Pentacle; The Cemetery Club @ Brush Creek Playhouse

June 05, 2016 00:18 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Ed Schoaps visits with Pentacle Theatre director Jo Dodge and cast members from their current production, "The Rainmaker." and checks in with Brush Creek Playhouse on the upcoming opening of "The Cemetery Club." Tune in to our live broadcast of Theatre Talk at 9:05 a.m. the first and third Friday of each month at 100.7 and 88.5 FM, or stream the show live on your device at KMUZ.org. Bonus!!! You can always listen and subscribe to Theater Talk podcasts at https://kmuz.org/category/theatre-talk/

Theatre Talk – May 20, 2016 – Cymbeline@ WOU, theatrenerds.com, and Ed Schoaps

May 22, 2016 00:22 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Ann talks with the cast of Cymbeline from WOU, and Ben Bailey is going to talk about producing and his deliciously fun website, theatrenerds.com, and Ed Schoaps helps with the whole mad enterprise...

Theatre Talk – May 6, 2016 – Verona’s Danny by the Deep Blue Sea, Keizer’s Drop Dead, and Aumsville’s Things My Mother Taught Me

May 07, 2016 20:34 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Ann welcomes the members of three different productions! The Verona's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Keizer's Drop Dead, and Aumsville's Things My Mother Taught Me Ed Schoaps co-hosts.

Theatre Talk – April 29 – Urinetown and Distant Serenade

April 30, 2016 19:35 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Ann talks with Tom Mayhall Rastrelli, from the Statesman Journal, about Urinetown at the Pentacle, and Marian Scaddon of Distant Serenade. Tom and I could probably have talked theatre for another hour or so...but I didn't get a chance to say how much I really enjoyed the show and how great the performances were!

Theatre Talk – April 15, 2016 – Urinetown @ Pentacle, Shakespeare @ Saturday Market!

April 18, 2016 16:56 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Ann Interviews Katie Lindbeck, director, and cast members from the production of Urinetown (yes! Urinetown!) at the Pentacle Theatre. Also Jay Gipson-King will be here from Salem Theatre Network to talk about Shakespeare at the Market, an exciting project at the Salem Saturday Market

Theatre Talk – April 1 2016 – Marry Me A Little @ Verona Studio

April 02, 2016 16:45 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Ann Interviews Amy Cheifetz Billings and Deborah Johansen from the Verona's Marry Me a Little-great talk!

Theatre Talk – March 18, 2016 – Diary of Anne Frank and Oregon Playwrights Society

March 20, 2016 00:06 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Ann interviews, from The Diary of Anne Frank, Debby Neel, the director, Molly Fitzsimmons, and of course one of the cast members, Max Romprey. Ann also chats with Trevor Jackson about the Oregon Playwrights Society.

Theatre Talk – March 05, 2016 – Time Stands Still, Arsenic & Old Lace, Shrek!

March 06, 2016 02:19 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Ann interviews Taylor Pawley, director of Time Stands Still at the Keizer Homegrown Theatre, Rachel Ost, director of Arsenic & Old Lace at Corban, and assorted animals, fairy tale characters, and trolls from Shrek the Musical at North Salem High School!

Theatre Talk – Feb 19, 2016 – Verona Studio’s True West

February 19, 2016 20:05 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Ann talks with Tom Mayhall Rastrelli about Verona's Studio's True West.

Theatre Talk – Feb 5, 2016 – Tom Mayhall Rastrelli

February 07, 2016 02:25 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Ann Interviews Tom Mayhall Rastrelli, from the Statesman Journal. Also, an interview with Tara Lee, director of 'Anything Goes' at Sprague High School, one of my favorite shows-