Latest Benitazahn Podcast Episodes
Oscar Chat - From Stage to Oscar Award Winner with Lights Camera Jackson
Everything Theater Podcast - February 04, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJackson 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)
Everything Theater Podcast - January 29, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMolly 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 Depa...
Frost/Nixon and Schenectady Civic Players
Everything Theater Podcast - January 21, 2020 03:57 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBenita 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
Everything Theater Podcast - January 14, 2020 04:45 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings"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
Everything Theater Podcast - January 07, 2020 04:37 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRonnie 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 impa...
2019 Theatre Wrap Up with Chris and Patrick
Everything Theater Podcast - December 31, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs 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
Everything Theater Podcast - December 17, 2019 05:47 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJJ Buechner joins us from the Local Actors Guild of Saratoga to discuss playwriting, directing, running a theatre company, and WIGS!
Mopco and Improv
Everything Theater Podcast - December 03, 2019 04:28 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIt'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
Everything Theater Podcast - November 17, 2019 21:28 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe'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 ali...
Confetti Stage and One Act Play Festivals
Everything Theater Podcast - November 05, 2019 03:23 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin 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
Everything Theater Podcast - October 22, 2019 04:57 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFounder 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 audience...
Troy Foundry Theatre and Found Theatre Spaces
Everything Theater Podcast - October 08, 2019 00:33 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDavid 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 inspiratio...
Park Playhouse and Outdoor Theater
Everything Theater Podcast - September 24, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsProducing 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 (inc...
Everything Theater
Everything Theater Podcast - September 12, 2019 20:19 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsPodcasting 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...
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