Play On! Podcast

Actor, Chris Mixon sits down with us to discuss his roles here this season at the Festival. He plays Renfield in Dracula and Launce in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Chris tells us how he got involved in theatre and the types of characters he has played. He discusses the role the "fools" play in Shakespeare's works and how they add to the world of the story.

Check out the latest episode with sound designer, Brad Berridge. Brad designed for both Dracula and The Two Gentlemen of Verona for our fall season. Learn more about his journey in the arts, the process of a sound designer and listen to some sound clips from this season's Dracula! You don't want to miss this!

Our incredibly talented musicians for this season's production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, chat with us about gypsy jazz and how their outlaw band adds to the world of the play. They share with us some amazing music as we journey through Verona and Milan. You don't want to miss this episode!

Jesse Berger, director of this season's Dracula, sits down with us to discuss his introduction into the arts, his approach to this classic tale and the symbolism throughout.

Enjoy another great episode with the brilliant Robynn Rodriguez, director of this season's, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Learn more about Robynn's introduction into the world of theatre, her experience as both an actress and a director and her journey here at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Robynn sets this romantic comedy in the 1920s, during the "era of change" where these young lovers make choices in their adolescence and have to face the consequences.

Enjoy a special episode! Ian Doescher is the author of Shakespeare’s Star Wars. Recently, the Festival hosted the annual Wooden O Symposium. The symposium is a cross-disciplinary conference exploring Medieval through Early Modern Studies, through the text and performance of Shakespeare’s plays. Scholars submit papers that offer insights and new ideas springing from the era of William Shakespeare. Ian Doescher was invited as one of this year’s Keynote Addresses. Enjoy a recording of his presentation as he discusses Shakespeare’s Star Wars!

Talented actresses, Betsy Mugavero and Kelly Rogers, discuss their hilarious roles in this season's production of Charley's Aunt. The two discuss their characters' backstories and how this fabulous farce communicates hope and optimism all while "splitting our sides" from laughter.

Check out the newest episode with Allie Babich and Christine Jugueta from this season's production of South Pacific. Each of these actresses portray a different viewpoint and world within the story of this classic musical. Enjoy learning more about the melting pot of cultures on the island, the endless waiting, transformative love and how "peace in life comes from settling into the mundane."

Festival Co-Artistic Director and Director of this season's production of Charley's Aunt, David Ivers, discusses his role as Antonio Salieri in this season's, Amadeus. David describes his passion for the role and the "gigantic intimacy" of the play. The duality of his character allows us to examine our own obsessions with mediocrity. You don't want to miss it!