TheatreQs

In this special episode of TheatreQs, Nate Wiley Productions, the Rigby Theater Company, and Theatre Arts Tucson bring you a radio-play-style production of Kianna Parra’s “Caroline Lane.” This original play follows the many lives on a street in Amherst, Massachusetts. “What kind of life are you living? Would you change it? Would you go back ten years and walk through a different door, say a different thing?” Written, produced, and performed by some of Southern Arizona’s most talented high schoolers, “Caroline Lane” offers a glimpse into the emotional struggles of the average American teenager. “Will you stay to hear more?”

Warning: There are topics of self harm and drug use in this episode, which may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources: https://www.azcompletehealth.com/suicide_prevention.html

Rigby Theater Co: www.rigbytheater.com

Theatre Arts Tucson: theatreartstucson.com

Produced and distributed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Music by Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians and Luke Holizna

Cover art designed by Nathaniel Wiley.

Kathleen Allen joins Nate to discuss the MAC Awards, her tenure as the theatre reviewer at the Arizona Daily Star, the impact of the arts on her life, and Tucson’s booming theatre scene. She also plays the game “MAC Attack!” But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the importance of theatre criticism. 

Read Kathy’s articles: muckrack.com/kallenstar/articles

Theatre Arts Tucson: theatreartstucson.com

Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Photo in the episode thumbnail courtesy of Kathleen Allen.

Samia Posadas and Lance Jacobson join Nate to discuss their experiences at the Jimmy Awards, putting it all on stage, learning to combine acting and singing on stage, and seeing the 2024 Tony Awards in-person. They also play the Game of Concentration! But before that, Ricky Ragazzo shares the history of the Jimmy Awards.

Samia at the Jimmys: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ16rRLmIR4⁠

Lance at the Jimmys: https://youtu.be/tf6U56p775k?si=g-zg87dgXBeukqQR&t=242

Ricky at the Jimmys: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9vV6cXvR7S/

Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Contrasting songs: “It's Hard To Speak My Heart” from “Parade” by Jason Robert Brown and “Where Am I Now?” from “Lysistrata Jones” by Lewis Flinn. Recordings credit Arts Express Theatre and Broadway in Tucson.

Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from Arts Express Theatre on Instagram.

It's officially been one year of TheatreQs! Nate goes over why he started the podcast and what's to come in the future. Along with that, we hear from each of our guests from the past year about their favorite musicals.

Which musical do you think should win?

Vote here: https://forms.gle/6v3M576ztk92ovWE9

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Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Photos included in this episode thumbnail (from left to right): Dan Buckley (danbuckleyactor.com), Peggy O'Connell (Peggy O'Connell on X), Scott Pask (scottpaskstudio.com), Stephen Frankenfield (livetheatreworkshop.org), Zach Wetzel (Zach Wetzel on Facebook), John Plumpis (John Plumpis on Instagram), Rafael J. Acuña (Arts Express Theatre on Instagram), Cameron Hood (ryanhood.com), Lucie Arnaz (luciearnaz.com).

Lucie Arnaz joins Nate to discuss her Broadway debut alongside Robert Klein, the 2024 Jimmy Awards, the importance of a good director and dedicated cast, and meeting her husband, Laurence Luckinbill. She also plays a game of “Would You Rather!” But before that, Nate shares the history of “Broadway’s Living Room,” 54 Below.

Get 54 Below tickets: https://54below.org/events/lucie-arnaz-i-got-the-job-songs-from-my-musical-past-with-music-director-ron-abel-2/

Listen to “Live at the Purple Room:” https://open.spotify.com/album/3riav57dJ9psiRf7j59kWC?si=2b5BXMRpTnST1_7YZ-3j6w

Read Laurence Luckinbill’s book: https://a.co/d/0eKc80Py

Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from luciearnaz.com.

Cameron Hood joins Nate to talk about his new musical, “Voyagers: A Space Rock Opera,” speaking at TEDxTucson, his band Ryanhood, and his love of space. To top it off, Cameron plays the game “For the Record” with Nate! But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about rock musicals. 

Donate and listen to Voyagers songs: voyagersproject.com

Listen to Ryanhood on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/01io6KpJOClgyPWTgiveif

Ryanhood’s discography: ryanhood.com/music

Read Small Business Sundays: natewileyproductions.wixsite.com/mysite/stories/categories/small-business-sundays

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Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠

Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from ryanhood.com.

Set designer Scott Pask joins Nate to talk about “Mean Girls” in London, his three Tony Awards, graduating from the University of Arizona, and working on Urinetown amidst the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He also plays a game called “On the Spot Set” with Nate! But before that, Erik Ulfers teaches us about set design in theatre and television. 

Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠

Music by ⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠

Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from scottpaskstudio.com.

Dan Buckley joins Nate to discuss his experience as the first British actor to play Elder Cunningham in “The Book of Mormon,” his multiple U.K. tours, and his social media skits. He also plays the game “Accents” with Nate! But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about theatre and mental health. 

Purchase Dan’s notebooks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ84H1TR?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_bs_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1711243205&sr=1-1

Don’t forget to follow @danbuckleyactor on Instagram and TikTok!

Submit a question: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Produced by ⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠

Music by ⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠

Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from danbuckleyactor.com.

Rafael J. Acuña talks about his experience in devised theatre, looking up to Christian Bale, and the roles that he's played around the Tucson area. He also plays "Who's at the Door?" with Nate. But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the revolving stage.

Get tickets to In the Heights at Arts Express: simpletix.com/e/in-the-heights-tickets-132203

Submit a question: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Produced by ⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠

Music by ⁠Joyheads⁠

Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards.

Actor, director, teacher, and producer Zach Wetzel joins Nate to discuss his new ideas about theatre, performing with his daughter, and his role as The Cat in the Hat in “Seussical!” And to top it all off, Nate plays his game “Hats Off!” with Zach. But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about orchestra pits. 

Check out Stage Foundation Community Theatre’s upcoming shows at stagefoundationcommunity.org!

Get tickets to “La Bella and the Beast” at livetheatreworkshop.org!

Submit a question: [email protected]

Produced by Nate Wiley Productions

Music by Joyheads

Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards.