Play On! Podcast

Check out another great episode from the Festival's Properties Directors, Ben Hohman & Marielle Boneau. Ben and Marielle talk with us about their process in props, beginning with research, "internet spelunking", budgeting, building, maintenance, storage and much more! We also get an extended look at what Props Seminars are like more behind the scenes stories from the 2015 season.

Talented actresses, Melinda Pfundstein & Natasha Harris sit down with us to discuss their roles in this season's production of The Taming of the Shrew. They educate us on what it's like to play sisters on stage and how each character in the play is tamed in this interpretation of Shakespeare's classic comedy.

Sam Ashdown and Larry Bull chat with us about their roles as King Henry and Hal in this season's production of Henry IV Part Two. Both open up about living with these characters as they play them in succession and their favorite moments in these roles. You don't want to miss this interview!

In this special extended episode, we sit down with accomplished actor, Tony Amendola. He is playing the title role in this season's production of King Lear. Tony chats with us about his introduction into theatre and how he came to the Festival. He discusses the madness and logic that is found in King Lear and how we must all ask ourselves, "What do we need to be human?"

Festival Sound Designer, Joe Payne, sits down with us to discuss his concepts for this season's Shakespeare productions. Joe shares sound clips with us from King Lear, Henry IV Part Two and The Taming of the Shrew. He discusses why he loves working here at the Festival and how his goal is to support the musicality of Shakespeare in his designs.

Associate Education Director Josh Stavros, sits down with us to discuss his direction for this season's Greenshow. He talks about his introduction to the Festival, the history and traditions of the Greenshow and why enjoying this production prior to any performance, only adds to the magic of the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Enjoy another great episode featuring this season's leads from Charley's Aunt! Michael Doherty, Tasso Feldman and Brendan Marshall-Rashid discuss the "roller coaster ride" of Charley's Aunt, giving us an inside perspective to the "mathematical equations" that help produce this fantastical farce.

Michael Doherty, Aaron Galligan-Stierle and Eric Weiman sit down with us to discuss each of their characters in this season's production of The Taming of the Shrew. During this hilarious interview, these masters in comedy talk about their process and comedic idols. You don't want to miss this!

Brad Carroll sits down with us to discuss his direction for this season's production of South Pacific. Brad helps us look deeper into this classic wartime romance and discover the universality of Rodgers & Hammerstein's infamous production.

Sharon Ott, Director of this season's King Lear chats with new podcast voice, Frank Honts. As the Festival Dramaturg, Frank discusses with Sharon her approach to this production's design and themes. Sharon touches on the humanity found in the show and the realities of aging.