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How to Raise a Child Star Without Screwing Them Up
Everything Theater Podcast - January 26, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDo you remember that moment in your childhood when you realized you loved theatre? Well, Denise Simon helps young actors explore their talent by training happy, healthy children who become happy, healthy adults. Denise Simon has spent 30 years in the industry as an actress, teacher, director, ca...
Backstage Episode 1 - Introducing the Backstage Episodes
Everything Theater Podcast - January 21, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBenita and Ellen have too much to talk about, so we are introducing the Backstage episodes! On our weeks off from posting full length episodes, Benita and Ellen are getting together for a quick chat with some behind the scenes thoughts, current theatre news, and questions for the audience. This ...
TheSharedScreen and Dramatic Betweenness
Everything Theater Podcast - January 12, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith theater taking all kinds of new forms these days, TheSharedScreen Co. has discovered "dramatic betweennness" - a device that draws the audience in by having them witness a Zoom call between characters. Neal Davidson, Travis Schweiger, and Chelsea J. Smith join us to talk about working toget...
Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park
Everything Theater Podcast - December 29, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTo perform... or not to perform? Hopefully Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park WILL perform in the summer of 2021 because they have big plans! Enrico Spada, Maizy Broderick-Scarpa, and Haley Barbieri join us to talk about their annual Shakespeare in the Park productions in the Berkshires. The pla...
Everybody Dance!
Everything Theater Podcast - December 15, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFreddy Ramirez (choreographer, dancer, and all around great guy) joins us to talk about his career dancing onstage, and how anyone can dance if they put their mind to it. We also discuss Freddy's dance classes, Proctors' Broadway Summer Camp, and how "West Side Story" is a perfect musical.
2020 Theatre Wrap Up with Chris and Patrick
Everything Theater Podcast - December 03, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWell, 2020 was a bit different than 2019, but our good friends Patrick White and Chris Foster are back to talk about all things theatre 2020. What a year... Who's ready for 2021?!
Albany Barn - A Creative Arts Incubator
Everything Theater Podcast - November 19, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Albany Barn gives artists a place to live, work, and inspire. Casey Polomaine, Director of Programming & Residencies, joins us to talk about all the wonderful opportunities Albany Barn provides for the arts community. We also get to hear about Casey's theatre company, Creative License.
Proctors Collaborative
Everything Theater Podcast - November 03, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsProctors Collaborative CEO, Philip Morris, joins us to chat about Proctors Collaborative's upcoming gala and how Proctors Theatre has been used during the pandemic.
Bridge Street Theatre
Everything Theater Podcast - October 20, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTalk about Everything Theater! John Sowle, co-founder of Bridge Street Theatre, literally does everything theater! John shares stories from his fascinating life with us and chats about his thoughts on theater in the pandemic.
Berkshire Theatre Group and the First Professional Production Since the Theaters Closed
Everything Theater Podcast - October 06, 2020 14:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsKate Maguire, Artistic Director of Berkshire Theatre Group, joins us to discuss her journey in producing "Godspell" this summer under new safety guidelines to protect the actors, crew, and audience from Covid 19. This was the first production in the country approved by Actor's Equity to perform...
Adirondack Theatre Festival and Theatre in a Box
Everything Theater Podcast - September 23, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChad Rabinovitz, Producing Artistic Director at the Adirondack Theatre Festival, joins us to talk about their new venture, "In the Box Entertainment" - a virtual theatre experience where audience members receive a box in the mail that is used to interact with the show. The first show in the ser...
WAM Theatre and Designing for the Virtual Realm
Everything Theater Podcast - September 09, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJuliana von Haubrich, Production Manager at WAM Theatre (Where Arts and Activism Meet), joins us to talk about designing the upcoming show, "Roe." The pandemic turned WAM's fall season into virtual productions full of exciting new ventures for designers, actors, and audience alike. From the virt...
Capital Repertory Theatre
Everything Theater Podcast - August 25, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMaggie Mancinelli-Cahill, Producing Artistic Director of Capital Repertory Theatre, joins us to discuss exciting changes in the theatre; not just the Rep's location change, but also positive changes for a more inclusive theatre community. And as a special bonus, Michael Herman, Emily Vitrano, an...
Stage Management
Everything Theater Podcast - August 11, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsStage Manager extraordinaire, Leslie Sears, joins us to talk about life behind the stage. Leslie also discusses the greatly needed change happening in theatre at the moment, referencing the demands published by "We See You, White American Theater."
Soap Operas and Actors Equity with Yvonne Perry
Everything Theater Podcast - July 28, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe lovely Yvonne Perry joins us to talk about her time on Candid Camera and the soap opera, "As The World Turns." As an Actors' Equity Liaison and Associate Artist at Capital Repertory Theatre, Yvonne shares her thoughts on the progression of acting as theaters prepare to reopen their doors.
Dance Captains and Developing New Broadway Musicals
Everything Theater Podcast - July 15, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBroadway actor and dance captain, Richard Gatta, joins us to talk about his experience working on "Bright Star" on Broadway and rehearsing the new musical "Diana" during the pandemic. We delve into the incredibly difficult job of dance captains and explore other theatrical endeavors performers c...
Discussing Black Lives Matter and the Future of the Stage
Everything Theater Podcast - June 29, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsActor, director, writer, and filmmaker Kevin Craig West joins us to talk about Black Lives Matter and "8:46", a series of performances in response to the recent killings of Black people and decades of systemic racism. We also discuss where we think the future of performance is heading as theater...
Jamie Black chats about the art of Solo Theater
Everything Theater Podcast - June 23, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChicago comedian and actor, Jamie Black, joins us to talk about solo theater and his show, "It's My Penis and I'll Cry If I Want To", which explores gender norms. Jamie chats about his experience performing solo at Fringe Festivals all over the US and Canada.
Chatting with Broadway Actress, Mary Callanan
Everything Theater Podcast - June 09, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBroadway Actress, Mary Callanan, joins us to chat about her work on Broadway in "Annie", "Mamma Mia!", and "Bandstand." She also tells us about her experience with her current touring production of "My Fair Lady" being put on pause during the pandemic.
Celebrating Sondheim and the new musical, "From the Fire"
Everything Theater Podcast - May 26, 2020 14:44 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe're talkin' musicals! Happy 90th Birthday, Mr. Sondheim! We celebrate this musical genius with our guests, Justin Friello and Cleo Handler. Then we discuss Justin and Cleo's new musical, "From the Fire." Hear about the process of putting a musical together and enjoy a demo song from the show!
Quarantine E-Theatre and "Songs That Are Worse Than the Disease"
Everything Theater Podcast - May 12, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTheatre is alive and kicking! Quarantine E-Theatre joins us to talk about the virtual staged readings they are producing over Zoom, which have raised over $10,000 in one month for Capital Region community theatres. Then Byron Nilsson chats with us about his virtual performances such as "Songs Th...
Imagination Theater: theater for a more civil and safe society
Everything Theater Podcast - April 29, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsImagination Theater in Chicago provides diverse audiences with original, dynamic, participatory theatrical programming that enhances well-being and creates a more civil, safe society. Their anti-bullying and sexual abuse prevention shows have changed numerous lives for the better. Executive Dire...
Caffe Lena - Supporting the Musicians
Everything Theater Podcast - April 22, 2020 05:35 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCaffe Lena is the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. And although their doors are temporarily closed for social distancing, their Stay at Home Sessions on YouTube stream past performances from a vast array of musicians on their stage. And the best part about it...
The Two of Us Productions and Virtual Staged Readings
Everything Theater Podcast - April 14, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe theaters may be closed at the moment, but the show must go on! Theaters everywhere have been finding ways to bring their art to the public - from streaming past productions, to performing live virtual staged readings! Stephen Sanborn and Constance Lopez join us to talk about The Two of Us Pr...
Costumers - The Unsung Heroes
Everything Theater Podcast - April 07, 2020 05:48 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDuring the COVID-19 Pandemic, costumers have stepped up to the plate to provide highly sought after masks. Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill from Capital Repertory Theatre talks to us about how these amazing costumers have come together to make thousands of masks for the community. Then Sandy Boynton and...
Mariah Lyttle - On Tour with The Color Purple
Everything Theater Podcast - March 24, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIthaca College Alum, Mariah Lyttle talks about tour life as she performs Celie in the National Tour of "The Color Purple." Locals from the Capital Region may know her from her performance as Sarah in Park Playhouse's production of "Ragtime" in 2017. Hear about her incredible journey as an actor....
The Day The Theaters Went Dark
Everything Theater Podcast - March 18, 2020 05:43 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWith theaters closing their doors to keep everyone safe from the Coronavirus pandemic, we have a lot to talk about! Owen Smith from Park Playhouse and Martin Bonventre (on tour with "A Bronx Tale") join us to talk about the impact of shows and tours being postponed or cancelled in these difficul...
Sand Lake Center for the Arts and Picking a Theatre Season
Everything Theater Podcast - March 10, 2020 05:13 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBrian 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 proc...
Curtain Call Theatre
Everything Theater Podcast - February 25, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe'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 hav...
Theater Voices and Staged Readings
Everything Theater Podcast - February 11, 2020 05:48 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTheater 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!
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