(00:00) Intro and the KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar.

(09:51) The hit musical THE PROM runs at Albany Civic Theater April 5-27. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest actors join forces with a student who wants to bring her girlfriend as her high school prom date — against the wishes of parents who want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow. The result is love that brings everyone together. Ed interviews assistant director Dan Bushong and actors Abigail Hobson and Liz Winters.

(24:02) Willamette University Theatre presents DANCING AT LUGHNASA April 11-27 on the Pelton Theater mainstage. Ann and

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(08:39) What if Romeo had stayed helplessly in love with Rosaline instead of Juliet? Or if Mercutio and Tybalt hadn't died — but got together instead? In “Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending” at Gallery Theater March 22-April 7, the audience votes on which course true love takes in this irreverent, madcap reimagining of Shakespeare's beloved romance. Ann and Ed interview director John Hamilton and actors Olivia Claudell and Sara Wright.

(19:27) Struts & Frets Theatre Company presents “Little Women” March 28-30 at the Dallas Event Center. It’s a new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel by prolific playwright Kate Hamill and directed by Terry Kitagawa. Ann and Ed talk with actors Hannah Fawcett, Claire Snyder and Elliot Grass about this new staging of a beloved book.

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(12:57) The hit musical “THE PROM” runs at Pentacle Theatre March 1-23. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest quartet joins forces with a student who wants to bring her girlfriend as her high school prom date, and the town’s citizens. The result is love that brings everyone together. Director Robert Salberg joins Ann and Ed.

(21:33) “THE REVOLUTIONISTS,” by playwright Lauren Gunderson and directed by Leigh Matthews Bock, runs March 8-17 at The Majestic Theatre. Ann and Ed talk with assistant director Danita Hamel and actors Sanaya Forbes and Corley Stanford about four women caught up in the French Revolution: an assassin, a spy, a playwright and — of course — Marie Antoinette.

(36:07) ”SLEEPING BEAUTY, BRIAR ROSE” comes to the Corban University Theatre stage March 7-17. It’s a new take on the classic fairytales of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm. Director Jeremia Price tells Ed and Ann why this classic story is one of his all-time favorites.

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(00:00) Intro and the KMUZ “Power Up” campaign.

(02:32) Theatre Talk Calendar

(12:57) “Eclipsed,” by Irish playwright Patricia Burke-Brogan, reveals the terrible truth behind Ireland’s Magdelene Laundries, where, for more than 200 years, over 30,000 women branded as “fallen” were banished into forced labor and abused by the Catholic Church. Ed and Ann interview Albany Civic Theatre director Charlotte Headrick and actors Diane Slamp and Leslie Hogan about this important drama.

(33:42) “Spring Awakening” is a modern rock musical based on a 19th century German play about the joys, angst and challenges of teenagers discovering their budding sexuality. Professor and show director Michael Phillips and actors Jacob Fritts and Kelsey Wallace join Ann and Ed for a lively conversation about Western Oregon University Theatre’s upcoming production.

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(09:40) “Zazzie Sings” is a new musical being previewed at The Majestic Theatre in Corvallis by the creators of the worldwide phenomenon “Disenchanted.” Director- playwright Fiely Matias and composer-lyricist Dennis Giacino return to Theatre Talk with the story behind the story.

(35:15) Jeff Minden is directing the French farce “Boeing Boeing” at Keizer Homegrown Theatre. He talks about how to fit seven doors on a small stage along with six actors and non-stop mayhem.

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(10:52) Karen McCarty, director of “Ripcord,” by David Lindsay-Abair will hold auditions for this small cast comedy at Pentacle Theatre on Jan. 27. Ann and Ed talk with Karen about the characters and why Lindsay-Abaire is her favorite playwright.

(19:11) A new adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, “The Great Gatsby” takes the stage at Albany Civic Theatre Jan. 26 – Feb. 10. Ann and Ed talk with director Lorianne Schmidt and actor Robert Henry in depth about bringing this Jazz-Age story to life.

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(09:25) Ann and Ed talk with Jo Dodge, who has directed scores of comedies, dramas and musicals in her long career at Pentacle Theatre and has a special relationship with “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” the first of Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy plays. It means a lot to her as a director, actor and acting teacher. It’s no wonder that Jo is known affectionately as Mama Drama. Join us for a fun interview with a local theatre legend!

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Happy Holidays to all you theatre lovers!

Here’s a special gift from Ann and Ed to thank you for listening to and supporting another year of KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcasts and podcasts. Gather round and listen along with your kids for a special treat!

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(00:00) Intro.

(00:50) The mid-Willamette Valley theatre season promises great entertainment ahead for theatre lovers. Ed and Ann cover it from A to Z in this episode.

(17:58) Wrap-up. Thanks for listening to and supporting another year of Theatre Talk broadcasts and podcasts.  

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(09:06) We all know the Peter Pan story, but what happened before Neverland? The answer is in the magical play with music, Peter and the Starcatcher, onstage at Albany Civic Theatre Dec. 1–16. Ann interviews assistant director Stepanie Schwarz and actors Henry Moat and Teza Ross to talk about Black Stache, the Lost Boys, crocodiles, fairies and how a raked stage helps tell the tale.

(18:34) A giant peach, animated puppet insects and a thrilling story come alive on the Grand Theatre stage in downtown Salem Dec. 8–17 as Enlightened Theatrics presents James and the Giant Peach, based on the classic book by Roald Dahl. Director Stephen Munshaw, actor Ryan Carty and Enlightened’s Executive Director Jessica Peterson are really excited about this musical, and for good reason.

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