Ruth Stage After Dark: Uncensored - Unabridged - Unapologetic

It's here! After taking the previous week to prep the venue, polish the hardware, and all the other accoutrement, "The Totally Bogus Awards Show" is here! The pinnacle of Ruth Stage After Dark entertainment. But first, we have a message from Matt, announcing a MAJOR development for Ruth Stage. Then it's on to the awards show, presented by 3 time Emmy winner and our "Big Daddy" Christian Jules LeBlanc! Awards are presented by some familiar faces of After Dark and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a few screwballs along the way. Watch. Be amazed and amused as we present the Totally Bogus Awards! It's RUTH STAGE AFTERRRRRRR DARRRRRRKKKKKK!!!

This week on After Dark, we continue our year in review with part 2 of "The Birthday Bash." Tonight we take a look back at the ins and outs of the casting process, share stories of the Theater Saves Lives: An Evening of Hope event that took place last October amongst other topics, all in preparation for the first annual "Totally Bogus Awards" show. But first... Matt has a proposition for John and Spencer. They can have their brawl, but only if they both agree this will be the end of it. Spencer has a counter proposition of his own. Will John and Spencer finally be able to settle their differences? Could this be the last we see of The Gold Standard or Mr. F'n John? Find tonight! It's RUTH STAGE AFTERRRRRR DARRRRRRRKKKKK!!!

We're back in the dark room this week for a celebration of one whole year of After Dark. This week, we take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite moments of the podcast over the last year, as well as looking ahead to some of the categories and nominees for the season finale awards show. But first, things get too heated between John Farruggia and Spencer. John has been on a war-path lately trying to provoke Spencer into accepting his challenge to a fist fight in Florida. Is this the week that Spencer finally relents and gives into the temptation of slapping John silly?! Find out on RUTH STAGE AFTERRRRRR DARRRRKKKKK!!!

We are back on Zoom again since everyone is rundown, overworked, tired, and ill. However, the pod must go on! Theater veteran and co-founder of Burning Coal Theatre Company, Jerry Davis joins us this week to share some insight and background into his theater group in Raleigh, North Carolina. Burning Coal is set to receive the "Austin Pendleton Legacy Grant" from Ruth Stage's Foundation for the Arts program this year. Also, John Farruggia isn't taking his spelling bee loss well and has sent in a video provoking Spencer even further. Will John ever relent on his desire to fight? Is Spencer truly "chicken" or just concerned for John's well-being? Find out tonight on RUTH STAGE AFTERRRRRR DARRRRRRKKKKK!!! 

This week on After Dark, we bring in members of the Autism Community Theater; the recipient of our 2022 Bob Lamb Community Grant. Founder Gina DeMetrius and playwright/actor Ethan Thomas join us to discuss ACT's wonderful mission of bringing theater to Autistic teenagers and young adults. First, however, Spencer brings John Farruggia back to the show. After last week's heated back-and-forth exchange, The Boy Wonder is now reconsidering a fist fight with John. But first, John must defeat our No Neck Monster and Spencer's MUCH younger sister, Carly Gold, in a spelling bee to prove he is of sound mind. Can Farruggia triumph and convince Spencer to meet him in Florida to heal his wounded pride? Find out right now! It's Ruth Stage AFTERRRRR DARRRRRRKKKKK!

This week on After Dark, we bring in Massee McKinley, a descendent of the real "Big Daddy" who Tennessee Williams based the famous Cat on a Hot Tin Roof character on. Christian Jules Leblanc joins in the discussion, as well, to gain deeper insight into the roots of his character. But first, John Farruggia responds to Spencer's inflammatory remarks about his poor fundraising skills, challenging Spencer to a full on fist fight. Is there a decisive bout brewing in Ruth Stage? Find out tonight. It's RUTH STAGE AFTER DAAAAARRRRK!

After their mid-season hiatus, After Dark is back! This week the boys, take a deep dive into the past of one of there own, the indomitable, Joe Rosario. Spencer brazenly calls out John Farruggia. Matt's Vince McMahon impression is back. Sit back and get ready to learn more about "the Phil Jackson" of Ruth Stage. It's Ruth Stage AFTER DAAAARRRRK!

Welcome to a very special and spiritual edition of our theater podcast! This week, professional psychic and medium, Artie Hoffman joins the "Dark Room" to talk spirituality and make contact with the dead.  Listen as we reach across this plane of existence to speak with Matt's dear friend, mentor and the founder of Ruth Stage, Bob Lamb. Even though the spirits conspired to shut down the recording (twice)...nothing can ever stop Ruth Stage. It's RUTH STAGE AFTER DAAARRK!

Theater guys talking sports? Really? Really! Inspired by the Super Bowl, this weeks podcast centers around the world of professional sports. First, the fellas describe and dissect various sports plays that they've recently tackled. After that though is when things get rambunctious! A panel of sports "experts" join the show to discuss and debate topics such as the greatest sports player ever, the most unbreakable record in sports and more! Great discussion and debate lead to some disagreements in the first ever sports centric episode. It's RUTH STAGE AFTER DAAARK!!! 

Ruth Stage is bringing Lone Star, by James McLure, back to New York City! This week, his niece and manager of the estate, Corinne Walsh joins the podcast. Early plans are discussed for the 2023 production and Corinne opens up about her Uncle Jim's plays, his love for baseball as well as his untimely passing in 2011. It all leads to a lively discussion of theater production, the merits of interpretations, and "serving the playwright." Also, Ruth Stage recounts one of the greatest home made meals in history made just this past Sunday by the Godfather himself, Mario de Rogatis. Matt's intro continues to get even more ridiculous. It's Ruth Stage After Daaaaark!