Commonweal Theatre Podcast

Synth and Josie gather together as podcast hosts for the last time in 2023 with a special bonus episode to celebrate the coming new year! In this episode, they reminisce over the past few months as certified podcast hosts, play a much requested blooper reel from every episode, and also dive into de-mystifying the famous apprentice bonding ritual...You don't want to miss it!

Josie and Synth are joined this week by the rest of the apprentices in the 2024 class! These friends gather together to talk about key takeaways from the apprentice program, their favorite moments while working on the productions, and their pre-show rituals for She Loves Me. This exciting episode provides great insight into the apprentices dynamic - and how a few of them have bonded over French indie music.

Synth and Josie return to the podcast with special guests Adrienne Sweeney and Stela Burdt. Stela and Adrienne have been at the Commonweal since the early 2000s, and have seen the Commonweal grow into what it is today. In this episode, they bring us on the journey of how they came to Lanesboro and where they are in the company now. They also discuss the creation of the Ibsen Fest and share some famous on-stage mishaps over the years!

Cody Beyer joins hosts Synth and Josie as they discuss some of the technical aspects of a repertory theatre. Cody is the Technical Director for the Commonweal, as well as Facilities Manager, and has many responsibilities within the company. Cody discusses his time working in Chicago, his favorite part of the 2023 season, and some future projects for the company. Cody also reveals some unusual philosophies when it comes to flying planes. Tune in to this entertaining, engaging, and light-hearted episode!

The newest episode of the Commonweal Theatre Podcast invites listeners to dive into the life of an understudy - with guest Lizzy Andretta. Lizzy has been working with the Commonweal since 2017, but just recently had her first experience as a planned understudy this season. Lizzy discusses her process as an understudy, her knack for learning lines, and even her transition from a bona fide city girl to her small town life in Lanesboro.

Synth and Josie chat with Craig Johnson, beloved visiting artist and frequent Commonweal director. Craig chats with the hosts about how he was drawn to theatre as a young boy, directing Women in Jeopardy, and he is quizzed on his theatre history knowledge! Listen for a truly exciting and fun talk with Craig Johnson! 

In this episode of the Commonweal podcast, Josie and Synth discuss the intricacies of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with director Mark Baer and our very own resident ensemble member Tim Sailer, who plays Dr. Jekyll. Hosts Synth and Josie learn some interesting facts about Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation in comparison to the classic tale, how truly timeless this story is, and how Jekyll and Hyde is about much more than the separation of good and evil.

Are the guests on this episode more of a Dr. Jekyll type or a Mr. Hyde type? Listen to find out!

Join us as we talk with our guest, Aaron Preusse about how he got started in fight choregraphy, where he is now, and what his projects with The Commonweal.

Listen to the return of the Commonweal Theatre podcast, as hosted by apprentices Synth Gonzalez and Josie Ramler! In this episode, you can hear from two apprentices in the apprentice class of 2024 as they discuss how they came to the Commonweal, what their experiences have been, and what they are working on now! You may also find insightful throwbacks to past productions, one even being from over twenty years ago... What could it be?

Today we chat with Erika and Tinne, two Commonweal newbies, who are killing it onstage in the show Good People. Both are established actors who have worked across the country and it is a delight to talk to them about this riveting piece of theatre. Thanks for listening!