Play Haus

The Play Haus is sweetened with our next guest who is a Festival Director, Producer, Writer, Performer and Musician. Josh Lyons enters the Haus to talk all about the upcoming Short+Sweet Festival and how you can apply!

Scene 8 unravels the ins and outs of Queensland's Short+Sweet Festival, what it takes to produce a festival, what you can do to make your Short+Sweet application stand out and how to make connections in the industry. Josh also chats about producing with an independent theatre company, the importance of the independent theatre sector, writing and performing new work, tips and challenges for running his own theatre company, and he dabbles in a game of 'Sweet and Sour'. #tallspicyfestival

About Josh Lyons, Short+Sweet Festival and Share House Theatre Company:

Follow all Josh's work on Instagram at instagram.com/shortsweetqld/ or @shortsweetqld. Also, follow Short+Sweet on Facebook and submit your application before 28 February via their website shortandsweet.org/.

For information on Share House Theatre Company, visit their website sharehousetheatre.wordpress.com/about/ or Instagram at instagram.com/sharehousetc/ or @sharehousetc. Lastly, don't miss Josh performing 'Gary' at the Brisbane Sci-Fi Theatre Festival. Grab your ticket at scifitheatrefest.com/.

Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):

1. Short+Sweet Festival - shortandsweet.org/
2. Brisbane Sci-Fi Theatre Festival - scifitheatrefest.com/
3. Agro Up Late (Empire Theatre) - empiretheatre.com.au/event/877/agro-up-late-with-jamie-dunn
4. Naked and Screaming (La Boite Theatre) - laboite.com.au

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

The Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

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We're still exploring the business of showbiz and this week we learnt exactly what it takes to curate, collate and program a season of arts and entertainment! Stepping into the studio for some fun is the effervescent CEO and Creative Director of Metro Arts, Jo Thomas. We talked about her wonderful career as a producer, actor and businesswoman, as well as the upcoming January-June season at Metro Arts. Jo is paving the way for emerging artists to learn and gain experience in the industry, and we learnt so much when she visited. This was one of our bucket-list interviews! 

Scene 7 unravels the responsibilities of a producer and creative director and what it takes to run a successful theatre company. Jo talks about what goes into crafting a season, Metro Arts' new home in West End and their upcoming January-June 2021 season. We also chat about the Metro Arts Future Fund, opportunities and advice for emerging artists, and Jo's start in the industry (from acting to producing than being a CEO!).

About Jo Thomas and Metro Arts:

Jo Thomas is CEO and Creative Director of Metro Arts, Queensland’s preeminent multi-disciplinary arts hub. Stay up-to-date with Metro Arts on Instagram - @metroarts or instagram.com/metroarts; Facebook - facebook.com/metroartsbrisbane/, or visit their website at metroarts.com.au.

Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):

1. Metro Arts 2021 January-June Season - metroarts.com.au/whats-on/
2. Brisbane Improv Festival (Big Fork Theatre) - brisbaneimprovfestival.com/
3. Jersey Boys (Spotlight Theatre Company) - spotlighttheatre.com.au/jerseyboys.php

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

The Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

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This interview has made our day, week, month and even year! Sam Klingner chats to us about the business side of show business as a national and international Producer; having managed productions from Brisbane to Las Vegas and beyond. We hear about his experiences with 'Friends! The Musical Parody', 'Tap Pack', 'The Naked Magicians' (ooh lah lah) and so much more! Plus Sam gives us his advice for budding producers, tells us his favourite magic trick and - watch out - Brooke pitches a bunch of her fab show ideas. Would you produce it or reduce it?

Scene 6 unravels the business side to show business with Sam discussing life as a producer both nationally and internationally. We talk about the role of the producer, Sam's start in his career, his experiences in Australia and also in England and America. Sam also shares information about his upcoming productions - 'Friends! The Musical Parody!', musical theatre legend 'Caroline O'Connor', 'The Tap Pack', 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'The Naked Magicians'. We also learn his favourite magic trick, inspired by David Copperfield, and what goes into deciding whether a show is production-ready.

About Sam Klingner and SK Entertainment:

Stay up to date with all of Sam's shows and SK Entertainment. Follow him on Instagram at @skentertainment.co or instagram.com/skentertainment.co/ or head on over to Facebook at facebook.com/skentertainmentaustralia.

About 'Friends! The Musical Parody':

Follow the show on Instagram at @friendsthemusicalau or instagram.com/friendsthemusicalau/ or Facebook at facebook.com/friendsthemusicalau. To book tickets and see touring dates, visit friendsmusical.com.au/.

Play Haus Picks:

1. Friends! The Musical Parody (SK Entertainment) - friendsmusical.com.au/
2. Songs of Love and Death (Opera Queensland) - oq.com.au/whats-on/songs-of-love-and-death/
3. The Greatest British Bump Off (Mousetrap Theatre) - mousetraptheatre.asn.au/coming-shows.html
4. Club Cremorne (QPAC) - qpac.com.au/event/club_cremorne_21/

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

The Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards...

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The Play Haus is rockin' this week with special guests, Thomas Armstrong-Robley and Alexander Thanasoulis. These superstar performers join us to chat all about rehearsals and the casting process of their upcoming musical, 'Jersey Boys', as well as the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Thomas also reveals what it was like being stuck as a performer out at sea. And surprise! There may even be a #FrankieFact showdown - who'll win the candy in this trivia quiz?

Scene 5 unravels Redcliffe Musical Theatre's upcoming production of 'Jersey Boys' - particularly Thomas' role as director and Alexander as Franki Vallie. We chat about rehearsals, staying creative in COVID, what it was like when Tom performed as Frankie around the world, being stuck out at sea, life at the Queensland Conservatorium, advice for emerging artists and students, and a Frankie Valli inspired trivia game.

About Thomas Armstrong-Robley and Alexander Thanasoulis:

Follow Thomas on Instagram @armstrongrobley / instagram.com/armstrongrobley or visit his website - https://www.armstrongrobley.com/. Check out Alexander on Instagram @alexandergeorgious / instagram.com/alexandergeorgious.

Book tickets to Redcliffe Musical Theatre's 'Jersey Boys' at https://www.redcliffemusicaltheatre.com/ (12-21 March 2021).

Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):

1. Jersey Boys (Redcliffe Musical Theatre) - redcliffemusicaltheatre.com/
2. Beethoven to Bolero (Queensland Symphony Orchestra) - qso.com.au/events/2021/specials/qso-favourites
3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Phoenix Ensemble) - phoenixensemble.com.au/
4. Aftermath (Australasian Dance Collective) - brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/aftermath/

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

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This week on the Play Haus we chat to theatre-veteran Colin Smith about his incredible acting career and his latest role in Queensland Theatre's production of 'Our Town'. Colin also tells us of his experiences with diversity, especially as a proud First Nations performer, and how the industry has changed over the years. We also uncover Colin's new live-streaming creative outlet, Twitch, and hear some great advice for emerging performers. 

Scene 4 unravels Queensland Theatre's upcoming production of Thornton Wilder's 'Our Town', Colin's role in the show, working in a large cast during COVID-19 restrictions and a Brisbane lockdown, experiences with a State Theatre Company, Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble and analysing Shakespearean text, performing 'COSI' during a pandemic, live streaming on Twitch, advice to young performers, working as a #bookedandbusy actor, and advice to those choosing 'acting' as a profession.

About Colin Smith:

Follow Colin on Instagram @colinsmithau / instagram.com/colinsmithau or visit his website - colinwsmith.com.au. To watch Colin live stream, visit twitch.tv/voiceover_au on Sunday's at 2 PM AEST. Book tickets to Queensland Theatre's 'Our Town' via their website, queenslandtheatre.com.au.

Play Haus Picks (Upcoming Events):

1. Our Town (Queensland Theatre) - queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/our-town
2. Sailing South (MATES Theatre Genesis) - matestg.org.au/portfolio-items/sailing-south/
3. Prada's Priscillas (Sydney Drag Queen) - www.pradaspriscillas.com/
4. Carl Barron Skating Rink for Flies (The Events Centre Caloundra) - theeventscentre.com.au/product/carl-barron-skating-rink-for-flies/

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

The Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

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Another week, another scene! The girls are out of lockdown and joined by special guests, Cherry Torres and Alexander Ferguson. We talk about their experiences performing in the musical Hamilton and spill some great little secrets fans will love to know! Also, Alex gives us his best impersonations - from Owen Wilson to Jim Carrey! Don't miss this episode. 

Scene 3 unravels Cherry's and Alexander's roles in Hamilton, behind-the-scenes information about the production, how they stayed creative during the pandemic, advice to artists emerging from the pandemic, how they got their start in American musical theatre, current diversity and politics in America especially relating to BIPOC roles, how the couple met onstage, and impressions and impersonations.

About Cherry Torres and Alexander Ferguson:

Instagram - instagram.com/cherrytorres or @cherrytorres / instagram.com/fergusonbatman or @fergusonbatman

Cherry's Website - cherrytorres.com

Alex's YouTube - youtube.com/user/fergiedoublej

Play Haus Picks:

1. Hamilton (Sydney Lyric Theatre) - hamiltonmusical.com.au
2. We Will Rock You (Harvest Rain) - harvestrain.com.au/wewillrockyouauditions
3. Some of My Best Friends are Women (Javeenbah Theatre Company) - javeenbah.org.au/playbill/some-of-my-best-friends-are-women/
4. Remember the Days of Cat Stevens (QPAC) - qpac.com.au/event/days_of_cat_stevens_21/

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

The Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

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We're back in the Play Haus for another scene! This week our guest joins us all the way from Broadway to speak about his experiences in professional musical theatre, including his Broadway debut in the smash-hit, Mean Girls. There's some great behind-the-scenes info (and even a rap!) that you won't want to miss!

Scene 2 unravels Aaron's role as a Swing in Mean Girls, some of his memorable onstage moments, meeting the likes of Tina Fey, how he stayed creative during COVID-19, diversity in American musical theatre, and his advice to emerging artists. We also recognise the impact Mean Girls had on our arts community and saddened to hear of its recent closure on Broadway.

About Aaron Alcaraz:

Follow Aaron on Instagram at @aaronreads or instagram.com/aaronreads/. Make sure you also check out his website - aaronalcaraz.com/; and follow him on Twitter - twitter.com/aaronreads.

Play Haus Picks:

1. Mamma Mia! (Redcliffe Musical Theatre) - https://www.redcliffeentertainmentcentre.com.au/Events/Mamma-Mia
2. Cinderella (Ballet Theatre Queensland) - https://www.qpac.com.au/event/btq_cinderella_21/
3. Shrek the Musical (QPAC) - https://www.qpac.com.au/event/shrek_21/

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

The Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

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Welcome to the Play Haus! Joining us in this week's scene is performer, choreographer and proud Aboriginal Palawa woman of the Mouwanina tribe, Bree Langridge. We chat about her passion for storytelling, past experiences in professional Australian musical theatre, and her directorial debut with Altitude Theatre's 'Once on This Island'.

Scene 1 unravels the audition process, professional musical theatre industry, Altitude Theatre's upcoming production 'Once on This Island', Bree Langridge's directorial debut, and swing/choreography experience, balancing work life with personal life, motherhood and future aspirations.

About Bree Langridge:

Follow at @breelangridge on Instagram, Bree Tipoki on Facebook and via Bree's new website - breelangridge.com/. For more information about Altitude Theatre and 'Once on This Island' visit altitudetheatre.com/.

Upcoming Events (mentioned on the Play Haus):

1. 'Once on This Island' (Altitude Theatre) - altitudetheatre.com/
2. 'Room on the Broom' (Queensland Theatre) - gardenstheatre.qut.edu.au/whats-on/2020/room-on-the-broom
3. 'Goldie! The Untold Story of Goldilocks' (Brisbane Arts Theatre ) - artstheatre.com.au/productions/goldie-the-untold-story-of-goldilocks/
4. 'No Sex Please, We're British!' (Gold Coast Little Theatre) - gclt.com.au/auditions/

Theatre Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com

Facebook - facebook.com/TheatreHaus

Instagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehaus

Play Haus:

Website - theatrehaus.com/playhaus

Facebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcast

Instagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod

The Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

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From the makers who brought you Theatre Haus, comes our next venture which brings you behind the scenes and connects you with creatives worldwide. The show features discussions about issues that are important to you and all the tips and tricks from professionals to take you to the next level. Listen from your Haus, or wherever you stream your podcasts. 

Brooke is a theatre enthusiast from the Gold Coast, halfway through her Master of Secondary Teaching. When she's not in a theatre, she's probably in Disneyland, planning a trip to Disneyland, or talking about Disneyland. Fun fact - Brooke's first musical was 'Greece is the Word' (not 'Grease', 'Greece').

Chelsea is an emerging performer, director, and playwright. Her aim is to focus on topics that society faces daily, even on world subjects that can sometimes be unnoticed including the social, political, and cultural issues in today's society. Just don't celebrate her success with balloons as she has a fear of them.

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