A Christmas Carol
Everything Theater Podcast
David Girard, Artistic Director of Troy Foundry Theatre, is back for the third year playing ALL the characters in an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol." We discuss the timeless appeal of the story, how it resonates in today's world, and the tricks to tackling a one-man show. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Swing State" running Nov 15 - 23, 2025
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Backstage Episode 47 - Burnout
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While we love everything about theater, it can cause burnout. Jumping from project to project while balancing other life commitments can take its toll. We chat about setting boundaries, recognizing the symptoms of burnout, and how to take care of yourself. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of Swing State by Rebecca Gilman, running Nov. 14 - 23, 2025
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Have Critics Gone Soft?
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The New Yorker published an article on Sept 2, 2025 asking if critics are too nice these days. So we decided to chat with reviewer Bill Kellert about his observations over the years. Has the modern world put an end to harsh criticism?
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Nietzsche - A New Musical
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Kimerer LaMothe does it all. An award winning author, dancer, playwright, and farmer, Kimerer's latest endeavor has been writing the musical, Nietzsche, about the famous German philosopher. We discuss the process of writing and mounting the new musical, as well as the timeliness of it's message. "A love that teaches us to hate is not love." "Do not throw away your love and your hope." Off-Brand Opera in NYC is producing the musical, running from Oct 10th - 12th, 2025. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Deep Blue Sound", playing Sept 12th - 21st, 2025 at Steamer...
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The Box Office
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The theatrical experience starts as soon as you walk in the door and collect your tickets. Jeffrey Hocking has been the box office manager at Schenectady Light Opera Company (SLOC Musical Theater) for 10 years and has many stories to share. Jeffrey also manages the Capital District events calendar and announcement/audition mailing list that spreads info across the area to boost support and involvement in the theater community. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Deep Blue Sound" running Sept. 12 - 21 at Steamer No. 10 Theatre.
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Save Fort Salem
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Fort Salem Theater has been entertaining audiences with exceptional performances over the past several years, but now they are facing a financial crisis due to unexpected expenses and loss of funding. We talk to Kyle West and Jared West about their outreach for help to keep the curtain up in Fort Salem. https://mailchi.mp/fortsalem/urgent-appeal-for-support?fbclid=IwY2xjawMbRfRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFla003enRMNFM3d0JQZFhRAR62lkvyGDF61FmYdQnenlPuw-lUO23sn_9X_T3B-n58Dr2qcHAQWmc24k9pnQ_aem_doqE0vxkEVG-FilVB-Knrw
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Backstage Episode 46 - New Plays and Summer Theater
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The summer is coming to a close! But Ellen and Benita have been super busy exploring the wealth of summer theater in the area, including many new plays at companies such as the Cape Cod Theater Project and the Great Barrington Public Theater.
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Sandhill Repertory Theatre
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Michael Pizzi is Producing and Artistic Director of the Sandhills Repertory Theatre, bringing all NYC and Broadway talent to the Sandhills, with a percentage of ALL show net profits funding performing arts in Moore County schools. He is also the creator and producer of the Special Broadway Camp for children with special needs in the Sandhills.Besides being an artist, Michael is an occupational therapist, a health and wellness lifestyle coach and co-owner of the NC organization Sandhills Adaptive Living (SAL). We talk to him about the cabaret-style shows he had developed in the Berkshires, as...
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Programming for Audiences Today
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Martha Banta, the Founding Artistic Director at the Adirondack Theater Festival, an Artistic Associate at New York Theater Workshop, the Associate Director of MAMMA MIA! on Broadway and the National Tours, and the Original Resident Director of RENT for NYTW, Broadway, two National Tours, and London, joins us to talk about her current production of "Gutenberg! The Musical!" at the Adirondack Theater Festival and thoughts about how to program shows for these current times. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Between Riverside and Crazy", performing at Albany...
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Oklahoma!
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"Oklahoma!" is commonly considered the first modern American musical, shaping the theatrical forum for decades. Playhouse Stage Company is presenting a bold new interpretation of the classic musical in Washington Park in Albany this summer. Director Chuck Kraus and assistant director/choreographer Ashley Simon Kirchner join us to talk about the production and how it applies to our modern world. This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Between Riverside and Crazy", performing at Albany Civic Theater from July 18th - 27th.
info_outlineWe're back to the backstage episodes! We've been crazy busy with our own shows, but Ellen and Benita are back to chat about upcoming shows in the area, auditions, and the future of theater in today's climate.