Untamed Shrews

This month we talk about a layered and controversial subject- leaving theater. Why some do it, how and if they return to the field, and all the emotional and financial decisions that come along with staying, or going. We chat with Ian LeRoy, a musician, musical theater director, and educator, who has experience “leaving theater” for a new field.  https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah Johnson […]

Spring has sprung! This month we chatted with the hilarious ladies of the Improvised Shakespeare Company, Beth Melewski and Sayjal Joshi. We talk about how they started with Improv Shakes Co., what it’s like to perform for them, and all the silliness in between! https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring…Hannah JohnsonBecki ZaritskyBeth MelewskiSayjal Joshi Produced and edited by Hannah Johnson Show art by Calliope Luedeker […]

Happy New Year and happy five year anniversary, Shrew Crew! This month we chatted with our friend and colleague Matthew Windham to discuss all things playwriting! If you are interested in seeing any of the shows we talked about or taking one of the workshops, visit FlagShakes.org for updates and more info!   https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonDawn TuckerBecki ZaritskyMatthew Windham Produced and edited by Hannah JohnsonShow […]

We are back this November with our friend and guest Audrey Young, a core company member who is playing Emma in our upcoming production of Jane Austen’s “Emma!” We talk about Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and the “Emma” rehearsal process. Come see the show this December in Flagstaff, AZ! Tickets available at FlagShakes.org.   https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonDawn TuckerBecki ZaritskyAudrey Young Produced and edited by […]

Our September episode is a laid back, shrews only Q & A, cause life got crazy! We answer questions about the turning points in our career, and more! https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonDawn TuckerBecki Zaritsky Produced and edited by Hannah JohnsonShow art by Calliope Luedeker Theme song by Cadence Lamb Podcast recorded in Flagstaff, Arizona and presented by the Flagstaff […]

Our September episode is a laid back, shrews only Q & A, cause life got crazy! We answer questions about the turning points in our career, and more! https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonDawn TuckerBecki ZaritskyRachel Dean Produced and edited by Hannah JohnsonShow art by Calliope Luedeker Theme song by Cadence Lamb Podcast recorded in Flagstaff, Arizona and presented by the […]

Happy July! We are back with another part of our Demystifying Broadway series! We have chatted with Erik C. Peterson, Dalia Ashurina, and now, Rachel Dean, a pianist and composer who has worked on Broadway to discuss, you guessed it, Broadway! What’s it really like? Let’s demystify Broadway, one friend at a time. https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonDawn TuckerBecki ZaritskyRachel Dean […]

It’s gunna be MAY. This month is shrews only, and we tackle the tough topic of rejection. We are no strangers to rejection in the theater world. Let’s talk about how it feels and how we can move past it! https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonDawn TuckerBecki Zaritsky Produced and edited by Hannah JohnsonShow art by Calliope Luedeker Theme song by Cadence Lamb […]

This month we are joined by Julie Hammonds, our founding board president and author of a new Shakespeare adjacent novel, Blue Mountain Rose. This novel means a lot to us as it has its roots in Flagstaff and in the Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival! Give this episode a listen and order the book today!  https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonDawn TuckerBecki ZaritskyJulie Hammonds […]

Happy 2025, shrews! This month, we chat with Hannah’s old pal Dalia Ashurina, who has worked on Broadway for Phantom of the Opera and Sweeney Todd, and was just named one of Forbes 30 under 30! We talk about making it on Broadway, onto the Forbes list, and growing up and learning about ourselves!  https://linktr.ee/untamedshrewspodcast Starring… Hannah JohnsonBecki ZaritskyDalia Ashurina Produced and edited […]