Rep Chats

Step behind the curtain and join director Micah-Shane Brewer and Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens in an exclusive and illuminating discussion about the making of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time runs from March 24 to April 2. Buy your tickets now at www.nashvillerep.org

100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to further the academic and social development of black male students in Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee. Want to know how to get involved? Tune in today with Mike Sallee Jr as he speaks with Executive Director Andre Lee and Program Manager Julisa Maxwell, as they discuss how you and this organization can make an impact. And be sure to join us for August Wilson's Fences March 3-5. Purchase tickets at https://nashvillerep.org/fences-1 

Fences is ‘moving, powerful, spiritual, excitement, family, eclectic.’ Tune in to today’s episode to hear Mike Sallee Jr sit down with the cast of Nashville Rep's  production of August Wilson’s Fences, as they discuss the show and elaborate on how August ‘affirms the value of blacks and their humanity.’

On today’s episode, we are joined by Director Jon Royal and Assistant Director Candace LaFayette to discuss our upcoming production of August Wilson’s Fences. Join us as we dive into the importance and influence of August Wilson and the themes and creative process of producing this masterpiece.

August Wilson’s Fences runs March 3-5 at TPAC’s Polk Theater. For tickets, please visit www.nashvillerep.org

We're baking the world a butter place!  We take a whisk and batter things happen!  Ok, enough with the cake puns.  

We're thrilled that THE CAKE is now open and playing through October 30th at TPAC's Johnson Theatre.  On today's episode, Megan Murphy Chambers joins us to talk about her character Della and this beautiful production.  Ms. Chambers is no stranger to the Rep stage.  Last seen as Mother in Ragtime, Megan has been in such shows as Avenue Q, A Christmas Story, Urinetown, Company, and Sweeney Todd. 

For tickets, please visit www.nashvillerep.org 

Our next show of the season is The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter.  On this episode, we welcome Lauren Shouse back to the podcast.  Lauren is the director of The Cake, and she'll discuss the show, its cast and how this production is very special to her.  

We also welcome Chris Sanders for this episode.  He is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Equality Project.  The Tennessee Equality Project advocates for the equal rights of LGBTQ+ people in Tennessee.  Chris will discuss some of the legislative advocacy that the TEP has worked on.  

For more information about the Tennessee Equality Project, please visit www.tnep.org. 

You can learn more about Lauren Shouse at www.laurenshousedirects.com

The Cake runs October 21-30 at TPAC's Johnson Theatre. For tickets to The Cake, please visit our website at www.nashvillerep.org. 

On today's episode, Beki Baker joins us to talk about the REP Aloud production of The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson.  

Beki Baker is the chair of the theatre department at Lipscomb University.  Beki is a freelance director and is returning to the Rep to direct our staged reading of The Revolutionists on October 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.  

REP Aloud (Reading Excellent Plays Aloud) is an opportunity for Nashville Rep to share exceptional scripts as staged readings with casual and experienced theatre fans.  The titles performed at REP Alouds cover a range of genres and topics, and the reading is immediately followed by a moderated talkback.  

Four beautiful, bad ass women  lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.  

This event is free to the public.  To register and learn more, please visit www.nashvillerep.org. 

On this episode, we continue discussing RENT.  We are joined by two of our cast members who discuss the show and their work.  

Mike Sallee, Jr. who plays Roger Davis. @mikesalleejr  www.mikesalleejr.com  

Natalie Rankin who plays Maureen Johnson @shesgotpersonatalie  www.singonevoice.com

We are also joined by Jim Shulman, the Chief Executive Officer of Safe Haven Family Shelter in Nashville.  Safe Haven is the premier shelter-to-housing program in Middle Tennessee that accommodates families experiencing homelessness.  Check out their website at www.safehaven.org  Also, join Safe Haven's "Hike for Safe Haven" on Saturday, November 12 at Percy Warner Park.  More details at www.hikeforsafehaven.org. 

Nashville Rep kicks off the 22-23 season this week with Johnathan Larson's RENT.  Wood Van Meter who plays Mark Cohen joins Micah-Shane Brewer, director of the production to talk about the show and the message of this production.   RENT plays September 16-25 at TPAC's Polk Theatre.  

We're also joined with Amna Osman, the CEO of Nashville Cares. Nashville Cares is the premier HIV/AIDS service organization in Tennessee. Annually, they serve more than 50,000 people statewide, and provide comprehensive services to clients throughout 17 counties in Middle Tennessee. Their upcoming AIDS Walk is October 1.  Hear Amna talk about the services they offer and how you can volunteer.  

For more information about Nashville Cares, please visit www.nashvillecares.org.

For more information or tickets to RENT, please visit www.nashvillerep.org.

We're back, Nashville!   Join members of the Nashville Rep staff as they discuss what's in store for the upcoming 22-23 season.  Get ready for a spectacular year!