Everything Theater Podcast

JJ Buechner joins us from the Local Actors Guild of Saratoga to discuss playwriting, directing, running a theatre company, and WIGS! 

It's improv time! We're talking to Michael Burns and Kat Koppett from Mopco Improv Theatre about all things improv; from applied improv, to performance improv, to improv games, to the common actor's fear of improvisation. Just remember... "Yes, and!"

We're at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, talking about the launch of the North American Tour of Disney's Frozen with F. Michael Hayner (Olaf), Collin Baja (Sven), and Evan Strand (Sven). Hear how these talented performers tackle these physically demanding roles and bring the magic of Disney alive in the amazing puppetry skills needed for the lovable Olaf and Sven.

Join us with our guest Stephen Henel from local Albany theatre, Confetti Stage, as we talked about stand-up, one act play festivals, The Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS), abstract theatre, and theatre ghosts! 

Founder and Artistic Director of Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY, Jean-Remy Monnay ("Remy"), joins us to talk about the importance of diversity on and offstage. We discuss color conscious casting, representing minority playwrights, actors, and directors, and how to bring more diverse audiences to the theatre.

David Girard, Artistic Director of Troy Foundry Theatre, joins us to discuss directing, new writing, and devised and immersive theatre. Troy Foundry Theatre works without a home space and performs in various venues throughout Troy, New York. Hear about how to diverse new work and find inspiration in different unconventional performance spaces!

Producing Artistic Director of Park Playhouse, Owen Smith, discusses how to provide quality free theatre to the community, the challenges of working in outdoor theatre, amazing opportunities for young artists in the Capital Region, and Playhouse Stage Company's work at the Cohoes Music Hall (including dealing with its infamous ghost!)

Podcasting from New York's Capital Region, 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 around the world. Learn more about these 2 chicks talkin' theater as they interview guest artists in various theatrical fields every other week. The spotlight will shine on theatrical artists onstage and behind the curtain.