Radio Wolinsky Podcast: Patrick Dooley
The Shotgun Players Podcast
So, this is something a little different. I just had the pleasure of being interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Most folks in the Bay Area will know him from his 50+ years at KPFA, Berkeley's flagship public radio station. He recently reviewed our production of Edward Albee's The Goat, closing on Sunday, May 3rd, and he wanted the opportunity to spend some time discussing the history of Shotgun Players and all the other plays we've got coming up in our 2026 season. It was an honor to be in conversation with someone who has interviewed such legends as Gore Vidal, Joyce Carol...
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Shotgun Spotlight: Jon Tracy
The Shotgun Players Podcast
Jon Tracy is one of the most prolific theater artists in the Bay Area. By sheer force of will and a determined, workmanlike approach, he has carved out a career that has put his prodigious skills to work in nearly every mid-sized theatre in town. Remarkably, he is also that rare breed of theater maker who spends more time listening than talking when he’s in a room. He epitomizes the expression, “speak softly but carry a big stick.” Or, in his case, VISION. Fortunately, I was able to squeeze some time into his busy schedule, so he could share some of his remarkable journey and what...
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Shotgun Spotlight: Joy Carlin
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Joy Carlin is the closest thing the Bay Area has to theatre royalty. She has held leadership positions in our two flagship organizations, as interim Artistic Director of Berkeley Rep and as the Associate Artistic Director at ACT. She has also acted and directed in nearly every other mid-sized to large theatre company around. Throughout this time, she’s also made it a priority to attend shows and stay engaged with every level of Bay Area theatre: from the smallest back room black boxes to the biggest houses. She’s the most accessible legend you’ll ever have the pleasure of...
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Shotgun Spotlight: Lily Janiak
The Shotgun Players Podcast
After dabbling in theater for years as an artist and administrator, Lily Janiak finally found her calling: crrrritic. After a few short stints at the SF Weekly and SF Bay Times, 10 years ago this spring, she stepped onto the biggest stage for theater criticism in Northern California: the San Francisco Chronicle. In our most recent Spotlight, Lily generously pulled back the curtain on the unique pleasures and pressures of her position. She also cracked quite a few jokes. This episode was recorded in front of a live, packed audience at...
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Shotgun Spotlight: Lance Gardner
The Shotgun Players Podcast
Marin Theatre’s Artistic Director, Lance Gardner, is a busy man. In the last couple of months, he has directed and starred in back-to-back productions. If our Bay Area theater scene is going to continue its resurgence, we’ll need more visionaries like Lance in leadership positions. I’ll be interviewing many interesting folks in the coming months, but I have to say it’s been a real treat to interview fellow artistic directors Michael Moran and Lance Gardner in consecutive events. I was fascinated to learn from and appreciate their distinct paths to establishing their careers and...
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Shotgun Spotlight: Michael Moran
The Shotgun Players Podcast
The motivation for this podcast is personal. While I've loved every minute of my 30+ years as Shotgun's artistic director, the all-consuming nature of the work hasn't left much time to get to know other theater makers. The best way to change that was to make meeting other theater makers part of my job! My hope with these interviews is to learn a little bit about what motivates and inspires, and to shine a light on their current or upcoming projects. This first interview is with Michael Moran, the passionate and well-spoken Founding Artistic Director of the...
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Let's Talk About Theatre: A Small Fire
The Shotgun Players Podcast
Patrick Dooley talks to playwright Adam Bock and director Mary Ann Rodgers about childhood theatre companies, writing process, and Shotgun's upcoming production of Bock's play A Small Fire.
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Let's Talk About Theatre: Babes In Ho-lland
The Shotgun Players Podcast
Leigh Rondon-Davis talks to Babes in Ho-lland playwright Deneen Reynolds-Knott about Riot Grrrl, starting college, and the Black experience in predominately white environments. ! Check out if you're in Montgomery!
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Let's Talk About Theatre: Dream Hou$e
The Shotgun Players Podcast
Leigh Rondon-Davis talks about spectacle, spite, and HGTV with Dream Hou$e playwright Eliana Pipes and director Karina Gutiérrez.
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Let's Talk About Theatre: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
The Shotgun Players Podcast
Join Tony Award-winning creator of 'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812' creator Dave Malloy in conversation with co-directors Patrick Dooley and Erin Mei-Ling Stuart as they discuss the genesis of the musical and Malloy's start in theatre.
info_outlineLeigh Rondon-Davis talks to Babes in Ho-lland playwright Deneen Reynolds-Knott about Riot Grrrl, starting college, and the Black experience in predominately white environments.
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