Everything Theater Podcast

Writer and Actor, Lydia Nightingale, knows her history. And her love for history often combines with her love of theatre as she performs historical plays and writes pieces focusing mainly on World War 2. Lydia talks with us about the different approach needed to write and perform historical characters.

This episode is sponsored by Master Class Performing Arts and Playhouse Stage Company

Master Class Performing Arts provides Broadway-quality performances for young performers who learn the ropes of the theatre while working with an impressive list of guest instructors. Artistic Director Andrew Higgs chats with us about the history of Master Class and their upcoming productions. http://www.masterclassperformingarts.com/ This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Andy and the Orphans", playing at the Albany Barn until Oct 1st, 2022.

What's your warm-up routine when you get to the theatre? What are some of the best tongue-twisters and energy games? Ellen and Benita read our listeners comments and also discuss Broadway shows that are closing that you may want to catch in the little time they have left! The episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre's production of "Andy and the Orphans", running Sept 22nd - Oct 1st at the Albany Barn.

Anywhere there is a story to be told visually, Adirondack Studios is there! From theaters, to amusements parks, to grocery stores, Adirondack Studios has provided creative solutions for designers, artists, and producers across the entertainment industry. Each collaborative design is constructed through thoughtful storytelling to create the most effective visual impact. Tom Lloyd and Alison Hubbard join us to talk about this amazing resource that's right in our backyard! Check out Adirondack Studio's amazing work at https://www.adkstudios.com/

We're talking microphones! As a performer, do you like using microphones? What kind are best? As an audience member, what kind of shows/venues should use microphones? Are there situations when it was too hard to hear without microphones? Are shows sometimes over-amplified? Ellen and Benita read our listeners' comments and stories about working with microphones.

Benita and Ellen chat with Teddy Foster, Director at Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) about their upcoming summer schedule and discuss shows and auditions coming up in the Capital Region over the next couple of months.

Stacey Bridge, Associate Director of Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, New York, joins us to talk about the wonderfully eclectic programming and the amazing acoustics at the historic Music Hall built in 1875. Check out their programming at: https://www.troymusichall.org/