Stage Combat and Playwriting
Everything Theater Podcast
David Bunce, local actor/fight choreography/playwright joins us to talk about stage combat, the SAFD (Society of American Fight Directors), and his work on "Red Maple", his play that was produced at Capital Repertory Theatre and Curtain Call Theatre.
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Wardrobe and Production Management
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We're moving backstage to discuss wardrobe crew and production management with Elizabeth Streeter, a Capital Repertory Theatre Wardrobe Supervisor turned Associate Production Manager at Proctors. What does it take to run the show behind the curtain? A lot! This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre and Albany Civic Theater's co-production of "Maggie May", running Sept 6 - 22 at Albany Civic Theater.
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Shear Madness
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"Shear Madness" has been acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running non-musical play in American theater history. Our own Benita Zahn is reprising her role as Mrs. Shubert at the Majestic Theater, and we chat with her co-star Jeff Haffner about this one-of-a-kind interactive show that has become a staple of American Theater. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theater and Albany Civic Theater's co-production of "Maggie May."
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
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Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock n' Roll" made a massive impact on the world of music, and "TINA" celebrates this powerful woman through all her ups and downs. We chat with the two Tinas on the National Tour, Ari Groover and Zurin Villanueva, who alternate one of the most demanding roles in the history of theater (a 3 hour long show where they never leave the stage!)
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
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It's summer and it's beautiful outside... and INSIDE, at Capital Repertory Theatre! From July 12 - August 18th, Carole King's amazing story is being told in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical "Beautiful." Shannon Rafferty (playing Cynthia Weil) and David Girard (playing Donnie Kirshner) join us to talk about the show and Carole King's amazing contribution to the music industry. #BeautifulMusical
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Will Kempe's Players
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Will Kempe's Players travel on their bus, "Robin Goodfellow," presenting productions of Shakespeare and other classic plays to audiences throughout the Capital Region. They believe in presenting the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries through original practices with minimal tech elements and plenty of audience engagement. We chat with Artistic Director, Sandra Boynton, Director of Development, Kristoph "Rags" DiMaria, and Director Shane Sczepankowski, about their approach to their shows and this summer season featuring "Pericles" and "Midsummer Madness."
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The Theater Critic
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"There's a rat in the theater!" No, you don't have a pest problem - it's just an old saying meaning there is a critic in the audience. Gail Burns from Berkshire on Stage joins us to talk about the job of the critic, what makes a successful review, and the state of arts journalism.
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The Dinner Detective - Murder Mystery
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Murder is afoot at The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, playing nation wide! We chat with Jen Werner, an actor at the Albany branch of The Dinner Detective, about an interactive evening full of code names, hilarity, delicious food, fun clues, and of course... murder! Can you solve the crime by the time you finish dessert? This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theater's production of "The Squirrels"
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Carpe Diem Theater
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Carpe Diem Theater is in their 13th season of providing students in grades 2-10 a summer full of theater, education, and leadership training in Round Lake, NY. We chat with Executive Director, Alexandra van den Heever, and Artistic Director, Brady Walsh, about the program and the impact it has had on them and countless students. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theater's production of "The Squirrels", running 6/21-6/30, 2024 at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts
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Tony Awards 2024
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It's Tony time! For the 4th year in a row, we are delighted to chat with Adam Deremer about all the shows on Broadway this season, and who might go home with a Tony. But for the first time ever, Adam feels like it could be anyone's year! Tune in to what is bound to be a night full of surprises on Tony Sunday, June 16th 2024.
info_outlineWe're moving backstage to discuss wardrobe crew and production management with Elizabeth Streeter, a Capital Repertory Theatre Wardrobe Supervisor turned Associate Production Manager at Proctors. What does it take to run the show behind the curtain? A lot!
This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre and Albany Civic Theater's co-production of "Maggie May", running Sept 6 - 22 at Albany Civic Theater.