Behind the Buzz!

By A Public Fit Theatre Company

A Public Fit Theatre Company presents, Behind the Buzz, a podcast exploring the behind-the-scenes processes that led up to the production of your favorite APF shows.

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How many episodes does Behind the Buzz! have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

Behind the Buzz! episodes:

November 28, 2024 Let's talk about The Minutes. Season 5 - Episode 3: Funny 'till it's Not
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by actors Timothy Cummings and Jenny Fox for a post-mortem chat about their 11th season mainstage opener - The Minutes by Tracy Letts! They talk about the power of ensemble, the joy of rehearsal, and the attraction of too difficult conversations.

Quick side note: "Stentorian" means "loud and powerful"!

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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57min
October 14, 2024 Let's Talk About Native Gardens. Season 5 - Episode 2: Good Fences
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Gigi Guizado and Costumer Cat Dixon for a post-mortem chat about their 11th season opener - Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias! They talk about bees and trees and the warm feelings that accompany humor.

Quick side note: In this episode, Joe's geographic ignorance is in full display!

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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1h 3min
August 19, 2024 Let's Talk About APF's 11th Year. Season 5 Episode 1 - We're Bringing the Funny.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by The Great Brandini - Company Manager Brandi Blackman for a play-by-play preview of their upcoming season!

Quick side note: Contrary to appearances, Joe really HAS read all of these plays...

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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54min
June 25, 2024 Let's Talk About The Pavilion. Season 4 - Episode 7: It started out of spite.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by The Pavilion playwright Craig Wright! They chat about bad ideas, Ouija boards, Susan of Kansas and happy endings.

Quick side note: Representatives of the estates of Thornton Wilder, Eugene O'Neill or Landlord Wilson should contact Craig directly.

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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56min
April 16, 2024 Let's Talk About Dancing at Lughnasa. Season 4 - Episode 6: Back to Ireland.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by actor Annette Houlihan Verdolino to talk about APF's production of Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa. They chat about partnership, sisterhood, and the things that aren't said.

Fun side note: Ann-Marie Pereth does double-duty this week as the play's choreographer!

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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54min
March 27, 2024 Let's Talk About Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Season 4 Episode 5: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Bold.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by director Tracey Corea and actors Jackie Lakoudis and Nich Witham to talk about APF's staged reading of Lauren Gunderson's Exit, Pursued by a Bear. They chat about epiphany, stereotypes, and the challenging nature of revenge comedy.

Fun side note: Ann-Marie's invented word of the week: "remarkability."

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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1h 14min
February 12, 2024 Let's Talk About the Earth. Season 4 - Episode X: Something Different.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this special episode of Behind the Buzz, APF Dramaturg Leah Flowers talks with geologist Ginger Summerville about their current production, Alistair McDowall's X and it's connection with global climate change. They discuss the science, the fiction, and what you can do to get involved.

Our first "Joe-free" episode!

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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38min
January 30, 2024 Let's talk about X. Season 4 - Episode 4: Somewhere Between Logan's Run and Bladerunner.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Jake Staley and actors Breon Janay and Nicole Unger to talk about APF's production of Alistair McDowall's X. They discuss sci-fi of the past, the master of the future, and excitement that comes with a little theatrical confusion.

Fun side note: McDowall's play was originally titled "Twitter"! That's a lie.

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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56min
January 16, 2024 Let's Talk About Pipeline - Season 4 - Episode 3: A Personal Connection.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Jason Nious and Actor Sabrina Cofield to talk about APF's staged reading of Dominque Morisseau's Pipeline.They discuss rhythm, discovery, and thrill of theatrical risk.

Fun side note: the mystery of the missing episode is finally revealed!

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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57min
October 19, 2023 Let's Talk About Indecent. Season 4 Episode 2. Getting the Facts Straight.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by dramaturg Leah Flowers to talk about the research that goes into producing historically accurate plays. They chat about the importance of creating an honest culture, the challenge of discovering the right definitions, and the art of fudging the facts.

Fun side note: pay attention as Joe, the son of 2 English teachers, confuses prepositions for articles!

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, al rights reserved.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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53min

FAQs about Behind the Buzz!:

How many episodes does Behind the Buzz! have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.