Everything Theater Podcast

Everything Theater Podcast

By benita zahnArtsPerforming Arts
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Everything Theater Podcast episodes

  • Emerging From the Pandemic - Caffe Lena
    We last spoke to Sarah Craig, Executive Director of Caffe Lena, back in April 2020. Little did we all know performing venues would still be impacted by the pandemic 2 years later. But as the arts are bursting with revived creativity, Caffe Lena has introduced a plethora of new programs and opportunities for artists of all backgrounds and talents. Listen to all the wonderful events they have in store. And if you aren't local to the Capital District, good news! You can catch a lot of their past and current performances by subscribing to caffelena.tv   This episode is sponsored by Harbinger Theatre and their current production of "Admissions", playing March 3-12, 2022 at the Albany Barn.
    34 min
  • Backstage Episode 22 - Inappropriate Behavior

    An actor from "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" was recently fired after an investigation into his misconduct towards a fellow actor. Keeping the theater a safe place for everyone involved is an incredibly important conversation. How should theater companies handle disclosures of inappropriate behavior? Who should cast/crew/production teams report to, and what steps should follow? Do you have any experience with this? How can we make the theater as safe as possible?

    Ellen and Benita read our listeners' comments about this very important topic.

    42 min
  • Thank Goodness for Swings!

    Swings have always been an integral part of musical theatre, but these insanely talented individuals have really been put to the test lately with all the last minute casting needs due to actors testing positive for Covid and missing performances. Richard Gatta joins us to talk about working as a swing in "The Music Man", which is currently running on Broadway with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster.

    35 min
  • RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour

    The incredibly talented Shafiq Hicks joins us to talk about playing Tom Collins in the national tour of Rent. Hear about performing on the road, singing with Aretha Franklin, and the legacy of Jonathan Larson's last show.

    35 min
  • The Actress With A Million Voices

    Laura Roth has spent years thriving as a performer with a very special talent - impersonation. From Judy Garland to Dolly Parton, she can transform her voice and physique to bring these powerhouses to life before your eyes. We talk to her about creating your own opportunities as a performer, and about a special upcoming performance to honor the essential workers at Glens Falls Hospital.

    34 min
  • Backstage Episode 20: Bloopers!
    What is the biggest blooper that has happened to you on stage, or what is the biggest "oops" you have seen happen during a performance? Hear our listeners' hilarious comments about the worst mishaps they've had onstage.
    35 min
  • Backstage Episode 19 - Stephen Sondheim - "No One Leaves for Good"

    Stephen Sondheim was a titan of musical theatre and left us with so many beautiful musicals before his death at the age of 91 in November 2021. His body of work continues to have such an impact on so many artists and has touched so many lives. In this special Sondheim tribute episode, we read our listeners' comments containing their favorite lyrics and stories about the power of Sondheim's words.

    35 min
  • An Actor's Life With Michael Marotta

    Actor and Director, Michael Marotta, joins us to talk about changes in the industry, dealing with rejection, how to approach an audition, balancing directing and acting, and his exciting new show, "Romeo and Bernadette" at Theater 555 in NYC. 

    33 min

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Podcasting from New York's Capital District, Ellen Cribbs and Benita Zahn talk all things theater - why we got into this crazy, creative business to what's currently happening on stages locally and…