MSP 053 Pellebon-Farewell
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Dana Pellebon and say farewell to the MadStage Podcast after one year of hosting.
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MSP 052 Whitney Derendinger Artist Profile
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Whitney Derendinger about acting, his other theater work, and the big bushy beard he was growing at the time for an upcoming role.
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MSP 051 HJ Farr
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist HJ (Heather Jane) Farr about her adventures in theatre.
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MSP 050 Tony Trout Artist Profile
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with Impresario and Theater Artist Tony Trout, best known for his leadership role in Are We Delicious? Tony talks about his passion for live theatre and the many hats he wears in the local theatre community.
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MSP 049 Ball Drop Blitz
the MadStage Podcast
Buzz chats with Lead Producer Simone LaPierre and Director Suzan Kurry about Bartell Ball Drop Blitz 4, a co-production of Know Better Productions and Mercury Players Theatre. "A group of writers, directors, and actors gather on December 30th to pick names, themes, and writing challenges out of a hat. Then – in teams – they create magnificent theatrical mayhem over the next 24 hours, resulting in an awesome New Year’s Eve production that’s the best end-of-year extravaganza!!! The Blitz is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re gonna get :) Proceeds will...
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MSP 048 Malissa Petterson Profile
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with Does Everything But Lighting Artist Malissa Petterson on this week's podcast.
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MSP 047 Harry Potter and the Pet Rock
the MadStage Podcast
Buzz chats with Suzan Kurry (Hermione), Amy Rowland (Harry Potter) and Sam White (director) about Mercury Theater's upcoming production of "Harry Potter and the Pet Rock" at the Bartell. HARRY POTTER and the PET ROCK By Nick Schweitzer Directed by Sam D. White The gang from Hogwarts gets the holiday “panto” treatment! Loaded with slapstick humor, corny jokes, and silly song parodies, this original twist on the beloved tale of the boy wizard will delight kids and adults alike. Cheering for the heroes and booing for the baddies is strongly encouraged in this family-friendly holiday treat!...
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MSP 046 Jan Levine Thal KRASS Theatre
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with Jan Levine Thal about Madison's Kathie Rasmussen Women's Theatre (KRASS).
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MSP 045 Twilight of the Golds-StageQ
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with director Louise Stout and actor Gina Gomez about StageQ's upcoming production of Twilight of the Golds at the Bartell Theatre. Twilight of the Golds By Jonathan Tolins Directed by Louise Stout When David learns his sister is pregnant, he and the entire Gold family couldn’t be happier. However, using newly discovered technology, Suzanne learns her fetus will most likely suffer from the same condition as David, being gay. What happens next forces the entire Gold family to confront issues of bigotry, evolution and the limits of love. What would you do? Produced by at ,...
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MSP 044 Express Yourself! Spring Awakening
the MadStage Podcast
Suzan and Buzz chat with actors Zachariah Sterner and Easton Smith about Express Yourself's upcoming production of "Spring Awakening" at the Bartell.
info_outlineEsther's Descendants
By Jan Levine Thal
Directed by Jan Levine Thal
"A ghost. Some gangsters. Roses."
Mother has died after years of alcoholism and dementia. But in the afterlife, she recovers. In fact, death suits the old psychopath, frustrated as she is that the living can't hear her. Her descendants have inherited a crumbling mansion, a swamp, and a bloody past. Can she guide them to brighter days -- and at what cost?
Produced by Broom Street Theater at Broom Street Theater, 1119 Williamson Street, Madison
Performances: September 9 - October 1, 2016
Performance Times:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8pm
September 9 - October 1
Ticket Prices: $11
bstonline.org for reservations or more information.