TTC Diva Dads

Part 2 of our marathon recording session. We pull in Alanna and Aaron again for a quick chat and we get to talk to Nicole Gordon Hanks and Dalton Jones. Once again visiting with several cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz. Tons of fun and we must do it again soon.

All the divas in one room? Where could this possibly go? Will we have mic chaos? Absolutely. Will there be amazing special guests to the show? Of course. Is this episode a little on the short side? Well, whaddya know, it is. Enjoy.

The Diva Dads are on tonight!  We aren't sure what is on the docket, but it is going to be great fun!!

See you tonight!!!!!!!!

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The Diva Dads, well, at least half of the cast, interview TTC's very own Willy Wonka!

Rodney is off doing his own thing...

William Shirley, 10 out of 10 on the Armineh Davis Kindness Scale, left us a year ago in a pandemic to pursue his dreams in the very cold state of Michigan. Having been entirely isolated in his apartment for the year, William could not wait to catch up with his TTC family.

This stuff also happens: 
Some of the TTC Teens made their #TTCDivaDads return to breakdown Spacegirl the Musical, coming soon. Rodney and Dana recorded TOGETHER, which meant Dana was lucky enough to try Rod’s newest cocktail…. Or was he? Cynthia performer her now iconic Mike Kilgore impression, and we all learned the importance of always saving the last one for Andy. 

DRINK RECIPE: 
To a cocktail shaker, add:
2 oz white rum
0.5 oz gunpowder green tea simple syrup*
0.4 oz fresh lime juice
0.4 oz fresh lemon juice
4 drops black lemon bitters or daiquiri bitters
4 drops sea salt saline solution
Shake with ice. You want quite a bit of dilution from your ice, so either shake with wet ice or with some crushed ice in with your larger ice. You could also add 1/3 oz of ice-cold water to your shaker if you do not have wet ice or crushed ice available, or if you simply want more dilution to your daiquiri. Double-strain into a chilled glass. You want to double-strain in order to avoid getting small ice chips in your drink.

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https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdivadads

Bio:
William is originally from Austin, Texas. He first found TTC in 2017 when he auditioned for BIG RIVER. Over the next three years, he participated in three other shows: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SHE LOVES ME, and ROCK OF AGES. He was also the assistant stage manager for the 2019 production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.

William received his bachelor's degree in Forensic and Investigative Science at Texas A&M University last May, and he moved to East Lansing, Michigan in August. He is currently working on a dual degree program at Michigan State University, pursuing a masters degree in Forensic Chemistry and a PhD in Chemistry. TTC provided a constant home and friendship for William while living in BCS, and he is very thankful for the theatre and all his friends there!

To celebrate surviving the Texas Snowpocolypse, Dobson and the Dads (and Cynthia!) decided to celebrate by inviting their 7 listeners to join the episode! We welcomed Jennifer Reiley, Keri Kempf, Cody Arn, Linda Bendiksen, Cousin Angelique, and Parker Greer to catch up and discuss how they spent their week of winter. 

THIS STUFF ALSO HAPPENS:
We had a When Adrienne and Terri Cried and talked a bit about In the Heights, and we got a science lesson from Senora Bendiksen about why robins were suddenly bouncing around all of our yards. Thanks to Cousin Angelique, we got to hear Dana go REAL country, and finally…. FINALLY the incomparable SOUL BROWN made his TTC Diva Dads debut!

DRINK RECIPE: 
2 ounces bourbon
1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
2 dashes orange bitters
orange peel, for garnish

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On Episode 34, we welcome David Moreno, veteran of both the TTC stage AND TTC’s renowned orchestra. David talks all about the perks of both and tells some great stories from his on and offstage moments. We discuss the triggering effect of the song, “Mack the Knife,” and David explains the logistics of being “vegan-ish.” And finally… the Diva Dads got to officially meet his lovely fiance, Shea! 

This stuff also happens: 

Roger Pine breaks down Threepenny Opera, which David still doesn’t understand, and Jennifer Reiley gives us some facts about movie Easter Eggs. Dobson & the Dads discuss potential sponsorships (Topo Chico, Hello Fresh, Fuego, Aviator Gin, Broadway HD… we’re looking at you!), and Rodney makes his new favorite cocktail!

DRINK RECIPE: 

Riff Raff 

1 1/2 oz Blood orange, Freshly Squeezed Juice

1 oz Simple syrup

2 1/2 oz gin

4 oz Sparkling water  TopoChico Lime

Combine juice, syrup, and gin in an ice filled tin shake or stir until tin is cold to the touch, double strain into glass, top off with Topo, and garnish with orange peel

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYD2...

https://twitter.com/TTCDivaDads

https://www.tiktok.com/@ttcdivadads

We had a fantastic show with Hanna Shihdanian!  We learned about many theatre experiences which she has made an impact on TTC since her arrival in 2018.  Originally from Boston, Hannah moved to BCS in June, 2018, just in time to see Rock of Ages with TTC! Immediately wanting to get involved, Hannah applied to choreograph Joseph and the Amazing..., and appeared on stage as Reno Sweeney in TTC's Anything Goes. She also performed in the trio in Little Shop of Horrors in 2020. 

Hannah is an Equity Member Candidate and has performed professionally with the American Repertory Theater (directed by Diane Paulus), Greater Boston Stage Company, ToUch Performance Art, Hackmatack Playhouse, Reagle Music Theatre, and others. She was the Resident Choreographer for two non-profit children's theatres in the Boston Area, and has choreographed for colleges, community theatres, and schools since 2010. In the fall of 2019, she traveled back to Boston to perform in a professional production of 42nd Street.

Hannah is a certified fitness professional and launched her own virtual dance/fitness company, HDC, in April of 2020. HDC is a diverse community of teaching artists from around the country with the mission of empowering women, POC, the BLM, and the LGBTQ+ Community.

As a Mom of 3, she believes that there is no limit to what women can achieve.


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Rodney's Cocktail: The Harvard
2 oz Asbach Uralt Brandy
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes of Angostura bitters
Maraschino cherry
Stir ingredients in an ice-filled glass then strain into a coup glass garnish with a Maraschino Cherry

LINKS: 

https://www.hannahsdancecommunity.com

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This week the Diva Dads and Dobson welcome Maddie Saculla. You may recognize Maddie from her TTC roles in Rock of Ages, Mamma Mia, Rocky Horror, or Little Shop of Horrors. Maddie has lent her powerhouse vocals to Texas A&M’s Hardchord Dynamix and is the reigning champion of The Voice BCS. What does the future hold for this talented singer, tune in to find out that and much more.

This stuff also happens: Roger Pine FINALLY breaks down Starlight Express, Kate cries about Little Shop of Horrors, and Dobson and the Dads give some updates on what’s going on at TTC! We also surprised Maddie by virtually reuniting her with the rest of her trio, Keri Kempf and Hannah Shihdanian!

DRINK RECIPE: Orange Bourbon Smash

• 1 mandarin or ½ of an orange
• 1 ½ oz Bourbon
• ½ oz Grand Marnier or Triple Sec or any orange liqueur
• ½ oz sweet Vermouth
• a few dashes of Angostura bitters
• Crushed ice

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LINKS: 

https://www.ttcdivadads.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/TTCDivaDads 

https://www.instagram.com/TTCDivaDads/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYD2...

https://twitter.com/TTCDivaDads

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