Heilman & Haver - The Stage & Screen Experience

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Eight.  We hope you enjoy the show! 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Summers - actor, activist, entrepreneur

Sarah Summers is a So-Cal native born to a musician/ poet father and singer/actress mother; performing is in her blood! She started local theatre at the age of 8 and attended Orange County school of the arts, graduating with the highest honors in acting and singing from Renaissance high school for the arts. She went on to study stage theatre at Long Beach City College. Throughout her childhood and early 20s she appeared in over 15 musicals/plays and in 2018 launched her film/tv career. Since then Sarah has appeared in over eight commercials for Disney+, BlueLand, T-mobile, and Tuition Monster. She has also been in three music videos, multiple short films, and has a starring role in the Amazon Prime special “Never Been Kissed” by Nicole Burch. Recently Sarah opened her first small business called “The Strawberry Bin” where she sells vintage and thrift clothing sizes 8-24, highlighting body positivity. She continues to audition regularly and hopes to land a regular TV role in 2021.  Sarah joins us from her home in Long Beach, California.

Connect with Sarah:

https://www.facebook.com/sarahccsummers

https://www.instagram.com/sarahccsummers/

https://www.instagram.com/thestrawberrybin/

IN THE MIX: The Strawberry Tonic

Recipe:

COMING NEXT EPISODE: TCM's Jeremy Arnold, author, film historian

We'll be joined by Turner Classic Movies commentator, author, and film historian Jeremy Arnold to chat about his book Christmas in the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season.  And to celebrate this season of giving, we have a copy of the book to give away along with Jeremy's newest release from TCM The Essentials Vol. 2: 52 More Must-See Movies and Why They Matter. All you have to do is subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and your name will be entered into the drawing for both books.  Already subscribed on iTunes?  Follow us on YouTube or another channel for extra entries.  We’ll announce the winners via social media on Christmas Day.  Good luck!

**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Seven.  We hope you enjoy the show! 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Silvia Haas, Executive Director of OCA, Marianne DiQuattro, Director of the Running Man Theater Company, and Kenzie Carlson, actor and member of Running Man Theater Company. 

OCA, which stands for Opportunity, Community, and Ability, is an organization dedicated to providing individuals and families with autism or other disabilities the opportunity to maximize their abilities through functional, behavioral, social, recreational, and vocational programs to live within the community.  OCA was formed in 2008 by a group of volunteers dedicated to providing support to special needs athletes in the Orange County, FL area for participation in the Special Olympics. Since then OCA has grown, adding programs to support the special needs community, including the initiation of the Running Man Theater Company in 2017 that provides a creative outlet for participants through master classes, theory, and performance classes, summer programs, and participation in full theatrical productions.

Don't miss Running Man Theater's special production of "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose" live on their Facebook page, December 12/17/20 at 7pm Eastern/4pm Pacific.

Visit OCA's website for more information and to support their work.

COMING NEXT EPISODE: Body Positivity on Stage and Screen (12/18)

Actor Sarah Summers shares her Hollywood journey with us from her home in LA.

COMING 12/25: Christmas in the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season

We'll be joined by Turner Classic Movies commentator, author, and film historian Jeremy Arnold to chat about his book Christmas in the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season.  And to celebrate this season of giving, we have a copy of the book to give away along with Jeremy's newest release from TCM The Essentials Vol. 2: 52 More Must-See Movies and Why They Matter. All you have to do is subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts and your name will be entered into the drawing for both books.  Already subscribed on iTunes?  Follow us on YouTube or another channel for extra entries.  We’ll announce the winners via social media on Christmas Day.  Good luck!

**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Six.  We hope you enjoy the show! 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: actor, singer, director, influencer and creator of The Augmented Actor, Doug Fahl

Doug started performing on stage in high school and graduated with a BFA in Theater and Music from the University of Utah. Since moving to Seattle, he has appeared in hundreds of stage and screen productions over his 35+ year career. Some might recognize him from his lead role in the 2010 cult horror/comedy film "Zombies of Mass Destruction"; from various musical theater productions on Seattle area stages; and SYFY Channel's "Z Nation".  Doug directed Second Story Rep's "A Christmas Carol" in 2018, as well as several music and corporate videos. He works heavily in Virtual Reality Production as a designer of 3D models, texture art, lighting, and animation, as well as freelancing as a motion designer and video producer. In June 2018 Doug founded his YouTube channel Augmented Actor, which combines his passions for theatre, film and design into a channel geared towards helping actors improve their craft and learn new tricks. In 2019 Doug expanded Augmented Actor to include a Facebook group, where members discuss daily subjects related to acting.

Get in touch with Doug:

www.augmentedactor.com

https://youtube.com/augmentedactor

https://facebook.com/groups/augmentedactor

https://www.dougfahl.com

https://www.patreon.com/augmentedactor

IN THE MIX: Three Cocktails in Honor of Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Watch our special Thanksgiving Video of "In the Mix" on YouTube

Drink 1 (Planes) - Aviation Gin (and Tonic)

• Ingredients

• 4 oz Tonic - we prefer Q Tonic

Drink 2 (Trains) - Boxcar Cocktail

• Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Gin

Drink 3 (Automobiles) - Automobile Cocktail

• Ingredients

• 1 oz Gin

IN THE NEWS: Virtual Reality and Immersive Technology in Theater

Doug shares his expertise in VR and the team discusses the growing use of immersive technologies in theater during quarantine, and to support patrons and participants with special needs.

COMING NEXT EPISODE: Inclusion in Theater (Friday, 12/11/2020)

We'll be joined by members of the Running Man Theater Company in Orlando that is part of OCA (Opportunity, Community, and Ability)  a group that specializes in providing folks with special needs the ability to participate in theater.

**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Five. We hope you enjoy the show! 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Local artist, dancer, choreographer, instructor, and admin of the Kitsap Theater Artists Facebook page, Scott Breitbarth

Scott Breitbarth is a local filmmaker, editor, videographer, stage director, choreographer, and Bainbridge Island arts educator. He grew up as a Kitsap theatre kid and dance student, laying the foundation for Kitsap County Musical Theater’s student choreographers before pursuing and graduating with a Film/TV degree from the infamous USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2015. Scott always likes to stay busy (as some of his friends say, maybe a little too busy) - a few of his projects in the last year include Ovation’s production of Bye-Bye Birdie (director, co-choreographer, projections), Bainbridge Ballet’s 2019 production of the Nutcracker (director, co-choreographer, projections) and as editor of The Edge Improv’s Letters From Isolation series. He just wrapped the final cut of the Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Special and he hopes to one day make a big film and actually have the time to watch it before it’s released!

SCOTT BREITBARTH - Video. Commercials. Film.

Bainbridge Ballet

Kitsap Theater Artists Facebook Page

IN THE MIX: "The Nutcracker" (Show coming soon to Bainbridge Ballet)

“The Nutcracker”

6 oz Almond Milk

Add all ingredients (except whipped cream and nutmeg) to shaker and shake vigorously.

Top with whipped cream and nutmeg

IN THE NEWS: COVID DRIVES CREATION OF VIRTUAL THEATER 

We're joined by Amy Knickerbocker, President of the Board and Artistic Director for Virtual Theater 2020.  VT2020 was created as an artistic outlet for actors from the Kitsap area (and around the country thanks to technology) during quarantine. Amy shares the story behind the creation of VT2020, the creative ways they have found to engage actors and audiences virtually, and their list of shows available online.

For more information, to watch past shows, and to support VT2020, check out the links below:

Virtual Theater 2020

Virtual Theater 2020 YouTube Channel

Virtual Theater 2020 Facebook Page

Support Virtual Theater 2020

Amy Knickerbocker Performance Studio

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Three.  We hope you enjoy the show! 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Actor, dancer, choreographer and director Rebecca Ewen

Rebecca Ewen started her stage career at two months old, portraying baby Jesus in the church pageant. She received rave reviews when she was photographed pointing upward toward heaven. Growing up in a musical family, Rebecca performed in multiple community theatre shows each year. She attended Central Washington University and received a Bachelor’s degree in theatre and since graduating, has choreographed and directed countless shows at WWCA, including summer children’s workshops. She’s appeared in ‘The Snow Queen’, ‘Urinetown’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. Her favorite directing credits include ‘Dog Sees God’, ‘Romeo & Juliet’, ‘Pippin’, & ‘The Rocky Horror Show’.

IN THE MIX: The Time Warp in honor or "The Rocky Horror (Picture) Show"

2/3 ounce Midori melon liqueur

1/2 ounce Malibu rum

1/2 ounce pineapple juice

1/4 ounce blue curacao

1/4 ounce raspberry cordial

2 cherries

Cracked ice

Shake midori, malibu rum, pineapple juice and ice then strain into a 5oz cocktail or martini glass.

Add raspberry cordial and blue curacao, garnish with cherry(ies) and serve.

Watch: Jack Black and Tenacious D perform "Time Warp"

Wisconsin Democrats Present: The Rocky Horror Show Musical Livestream with Special Guest Tim Curry

IN THE NEWS: Interview with Michael Goodnow on US v. Paramount

In Episode 2 we discussed some potential outcomes from the US vs. Paramount case. In this clip, Greg and our guest Michael Goodnow, COO of Far Away Entertainment, talk about the impact of the decision on local theaters like The Historic Roxy in Bremerton, WA, where our interview took place.

Watch the entire interview on the Heilman & Haver YouTube channel.

SUPPORT THE ROXY: https://roxybremertonfoundation.wildapricot.org/

**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Three.  We hope you enjoy the show! 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Actor Adrian De Groot, master of accent and dialect

Adrian has been active in Kitsap county community theaters for over 20 years. He first appeared at the Performing Arts Guild of South Kitsap in "The Foreigner" in 1998. Since then, he has been involved in over 30 productions, as an actor, light and sound tech, and stage manager. When he's not indulging in theater, Adrian holds down his day job as a programmer, and is graced with a wonderful family! His wife of 24 years and three kids are very supportive, and even volunteer in the lobby and hospitality roles at the Bremerton Community Theatre. As an actor, Adrian gravitates towards fun character parts, especially those with accents, including Agatha Christie's "Appointment with Death", where he got to work with your humble hosts.

Accent and dialect Tools:

IDEA: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/

Coach Paul Meier: https://www.paulmeier.com/

Dr. David Alan Stern: https://learnaccent.com/

IN THE NEWS: De-aging technology on the loose in Hollywood

De-aging technology is rampant in Hollywood despite varying degrees of success.  It allows older actors to keep playing their younger selves or, in the case of James Dean, come back from the dead!  Just because this incredible technology exists, should it be used?  Will it put younger actors out of work?  And what does it means for your rights to your own image, even after death?

https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/movies/why-hollywoods-de-aging-technologies-are-terrifying-in-more-ways-than-one

IN THE MIX: "The Nutty Irishman" in honor of de-aged (but still not Irish) Robert De Niro

Shot version:

**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes

elcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Two.  We hope you enjoy the show! 

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Actor, director, playwright and author Dan Estes

Dan started his theater career in a Junior High School Production of "Boris and The Spaceman" where he played the part of Skinny. This led him to several roles throughout High School and his high school’s Thespian Group drama club where he served as Treasurer and Vice President. After High school Dan Took a hiatus of almost twenty years from the stage, but his second career started with a small role in "Gypsy" which snowballed into being involved in over 75 shows, about 20 as director. Dan recently retired from a 37+ years with the State of WA as a counselor, social worker, and educator, a career that culminated in teaching for the University of WA, training new social workers for the field. Dan has adapted two movies and one book into plays; one of them Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Trouble with Harry" has been produced in four states (most recently in Tampa, FL) and he is currently working on an abridged version of “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder. Dan's most recent writing project is book entitled “The Trump who Stole ‘Murica” - A Parody In Verse" based on the story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."  Purchase the book now at Lulu.com.

IN THE NEWS: United States v. Paramount / Disney's Mulan Release

After nearly three quarters of a century being the quiet influence on how Hollywood operated, the Paramount Consent Decrees are officially over. On Friday, a New York federal judge granted a motion by the U.S. Department of Justice to terminate the movie industry's long-lasting licensing rules. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) 

What does this mean for the future of moviemaking, theaters as we know them, and streaming services?  Will the recent direct-to-consumer release of Mulan become the norm?  And what about that $30 viewing fee?

IN THE MIX: "The Sweet Charity" in honor of Neil Simon

Recipe:

**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode One.  We hope you enjoy the show!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Actor and Director Jeffrey Bassett

Jeffrey first stepped onstage in 1973 as the child lead Winthrop Paroo in “The Music Man.”  Since then he has taken part in over 50 shows, mostly musicals, at over 20 different theaters.  Jeffrey’s other passion is the law.  He’s been in the field since 1985 and took the bench as a judge in Kitsap County in 2016 by gubernatorial appointment.  He is a family man, married for 16 years to Michael his partner for 28, and is father to three boys.  Jeffrey most recently appeared onstage for Paradise Theater’s “Annie” where he returned to his role as Daddy Warbucks.  Along with acting, he has also worked as a stage manager, set designer and builder, as an assistant director, and has fully directed 10 plays, many for Bremerton Community Theater, where in 2018 he took a chance on Greg Heilman and Matt Haver, casting them as brothers, in Agatha Christie’s “Appointment With Death.”  

IN THE NEWS: The Academy Awards New Diversity Standards

The Academy Awards have instituted a series of diversity standard filmmakers must meet in order to quality for the Best Picture Oscar, starting 2024.  We'd love to hear your thoughts: email us or connect with us on Facebook.

IN THE MIX: "The Orient Express" in honor of Agatha Christie

Trailer: Death on the Nile

2 oz of Scotch

Add the Scotch, Vermouth, and Amaretto, then add a dash of Triple sec and a drop or two of the bitters. Swirl together and optionally serve with a large ice ball or whisky rock.

**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes