Behind the Buzz!

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 continue the conversation about Alistair McDowell's Brilliant Adventures with director Jake Staley and actor Ryan Ruckman. They discuss specificity, complexity, and the allure of science fiction. Fun side quest: an inside joke is explained!

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

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Let's Talk About Three Days of Rain. Season 3 - Episode 2: 2 as 1.

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 continue the conversation about their production of Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain with actor Betsy Norton and her understudy Jackie Lakoudis. They discuss the job of the understudy, the job of the storyteller and the job of the audience. Fun side quest: count the number if times Joe uses the word "literally"!

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Let's Talk About Keely and Du. Season 3 - Episode 1: Having a Conversation in a Peaceful Way.

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 continue the conversation about their staged reading of Jane Martin's Keely and Du with director Adrienne Showker. They discuss acts of love, acts of cruelty and the value in being uncomfortable.

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. 

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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 continue the conversation about their staged reading of Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning with cast members Nick Huff and Lisa Mandel. They discuss white folk, the residue of debate and the occasional contradiction of inclusion. BONUS 2021/22 Season review with A-M and Joe!

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. 

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Let's Talk About Things I Know to Be True. Season 2 - Episode 6: the Physicality of Emotion.

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 continue the conversation about their production of Andrew Bovell's Things I Know to Be True with cast members Karen McKenney and Jake Staley. They discuss the reality of catharsis, the nature of theatricality and the profound depth of one family's love for each other. 

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. 

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Let's Talk About Stop Kiss. Season 2 - Episode 5: On Behalf of the Whole Community.

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 continue the conversation about Diana Son's Stop Kiss with director Kimberly Mellon and actors Adriana Chavez and Gabrielle Silveroli. A frank and illuminating conversation about the thrill of romance, the necessity of inclusion and the transformative power of storytelling. 

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. 

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Let's Talk About Skeleton Crew. Season 2 - Episode 4: the Rhythm of the Work.

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 continue the conversation about Dominique Morisseau's rhythmic drama Skeleton Crew. They are joined by Director Jason Nious and actor Breanna McCallum to discuss the work, the environment of the community and the nature of inclusion. Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. 

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Let’s Talk About Gloria. Season two - Episode Two: Spoiler Alert.

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 continue the conversation about the first reading of their 2020/2021 season! They are joined by Director Jake Staley and actor Gaby Silveroli to discuss Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' dark X3 comedy; Ann-Marie reveals how a season is chosen; Gaby and Jake reveal the big surprises; and Joe mispronounces a record number of words.

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved.

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Let’s Talk About Foxfinder. Season Two - Episode One: Getting the band back together.

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 continue the conversation about the other side of the pandemic with the first show of their 2020/2021 season! They are joined by actors Timothy Cummings and Ginger Lanier to discuss the re-imagining of what was APF's first full-scale show; Ann-Marie discusses the whys; Ginger and Tim discuss the hows; and Joe is also in the room.

Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2021, all rights reserved.

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