Local actor, director, playwright, theatrical instructor David M.Rodriguez is poised to direct The Haunting of Hill House this fall at VTG. David discussed how he got started in theatre, his training at Stella Adler, roles that were especially meaningful to him, his transition to directing, teaching youth theatre at Vero Voce Theater and Theatre of Western Springs, and his interest in directing the upcoming show at VTG.

VTG Chats is generously sponsored by Arts DuPage. Visit them at www.artsdupage.com

Local Fight Choreographer Angela Bend, who served in that role for VTG's recent production of The Second-to-Last Exit, discusses how she got into stunt performing, her training, the stunt shows she participated in around the world, becoming a SAG member and her stunt double work on Scream 5 and Shameless, and offers advice for those looking to go into this field.

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Playwright and Director Carl Zeitler talks with the cast of The Second-to-Last Exit about their characters, how the rehearsal process went, what VTG audiences will take away from the show, and what would they like to see or do once they pass away. The cast includes Kelly Belmont, Jen Connon, Danny Glenn, Beth Goncher, Kim Green, Jamie Lee, Stephen Pickering, Debbie Roberts, Kate Roberts, Guy Sullivan, Julia Thompson, Tammy White, and Carl Zeitler. The Second-to-Last Exit deals with life, death, and then what. This podcast is rated PG-13 for some language.

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John is the director of the upcoming The Sweet Delilah Swim Club for VTG's 60th season. He discusses why he chose this production for his directing debut and why audiences will enjoy it. John also shares his background in theater, important mentors along the way, and how he first got involved at VTG.

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Jack T. Smith discusses his acting background, what excites him about directing, why VTG is a special place to work, and the upcoming VTG production Almost, Maine.

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Kate is making her VTG debut in A Doll's House, Part 2. Listen to this conversation about her character and the production, as well as her theater background and training.

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VTG Chats returns for Village Theatre Guild's diamond anniversary 60th season. Listen to a roundtable discussion of the first show of this milestone season, Collected Stories by Donald Margulies. Join director Kevin Taylor, producer Karen Bronson, and cast members Susan Carr and Kara Ludke.

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Terry Kozlowski discusses her background in theatre, her involvement with VTG, and how she dealt with the 29 month process from when Daisy was to originally open at VTG on May 22, 2020 until the actual opening on October 21, 2022.

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Debbie Venezia discusses her passion for art and artists, how she got involved with Arts DuPage, and what that organization does to support and promote art and artists across DuPage County. She also goes into detail of how Arts DuPage responded to the COVID shutdown of artistic venues.

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Judy Laughlin and Debbie Ruzicka are the instructors for "Kids on Stage," which returns to VTG after 3 years off. The variety of programs dealing with theatre instruction are geared for students from first grade through high school. 

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