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Podcast #168

Sherry Glaser Love presents THE BREAST OF SHERRY GLASER, her comedic look at her activism work for the past 20 years. In this podcast she discusses her work with the peace activist group “Breasts not Bombs” and how it relates to her current production. She reveals one of her most funny moments in dealing with law enforcement in her breast baring days. The play presents multiple characters that have different perspectives on the human condition. I get to talk to her character, Miguel De Cervantes, who believes that the male archetype needs to be restructured and that all men are like dogs, but in the good sense. I get to talk to character Rev. Mutha who has something interesting to say about the Obama / Jeremiah Wright issue. And of course, Sherry, the playwright / performer gets to brag about why we should come see her show playing at the Marsh Theatre in SF, May 2nd - June 14th, 2008.

SHOW NOTES
Sherry Glaser Love: The Website
The Marsh Theatre: The Website

Playing May 2nd - June 14th
The Breasts of Sherry Glaser: Show Info

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Podcast #167

Off Broadway West presents THE LADIES OF THE CAMELLIAS written by Lillian Groag. It is a fictional meeting between two 19th century divas, the Italian Eleanor Duse and the French Sarah Bernhardt. They both rivaled each other in reputation and actually played the same roles on the same stage with the same sets. Playwright Lillian Groag has invented incidents and meetings between the two prima donnas and the men in their lives and uses the mise en scene for a number of wonderful insights about theatre, actors, writers and that strange thing rumored to be on the horizon called a director.

Joyce Henderson (who plays Eleanor Duse) and Richard Harder (who plays Alexander Dumas Fils), co-founders of Off Broadway West, discuss the intricacies of this play. Both are “experienced” actors and have extensive credits. Joyce tends to be humble in nature with a healthy undercurrent confidence. Richards confidence is more evident as evidenced by his vernacular, speech patterns and vocabulary. These cats sound like they have the acting chops to warrant you to go see their work. And listen in as they discuss why you need to go see their show.

SHOW NOTES
Off Broadway West: The Website

Playing May 2nd - 31st
The Ladies of the Camellias: Show Info

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Podcast #166

Nebunele Theatre presents MEDEA KNOWS BEST at the Exit Theatre’s Divafest 2008. Nebunele means “little crazies” in Romania. And these crazy ladies discuss their adaptation of the Greek classic, Medea, written by Euripides. If you know the classic story, you know it is riff with jealousy, lust, anger and infanticide (although the kids in Medea weren’t infants, I just can think of the correct word for ‘to kill one’s children). Listen in.

SHOW NOTES
Medea Knows Best

Playing APR 10th - 26th
Medea Knows Best: Show Info

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Podcast #165

Sean Owens hosts this years Diva Cabaret 2008. He is a man, or woman or neither, or both, or none, (I am not sure), who writes, acts, sings, and hosts. Listen in to see if you can get a grasp of this cat.

SHOW NOTES
Diva Cabaret 2008

Playing APR 18th - 26th
Diva Cabaret: Show Info

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Podcast #164

Defending The Caveman playing April 16th - 27th at Marines Memorial Theatre in San Francisco, is a time tested spectacle of hilarity honoring the perspective differences of men and women in relationships. Isaac Lamb is the performer of this current incarnation traveling thru our favorite city and he brings us to light on the creation of this record breaking one man play, the ideals behind the poignant revelations people tend to come away with and his personal take relationships in general. It’s a fun interview. Click the listen button.

SHOW NOTES
Defending The Caveman: The Website
Marines Memorial Theatre: The Website

Playing APR 16th - 27th
Defending The Caveman: Show Info

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Podcast #163

The Pleasanton Playhouse is presenting THE MUSIC MAN, being performed at The Bankhead Theater in Livermore, CA. Now understand, the Pleasanton playhouse produces family entertainment, so I took that into consideration when I was interviewing director John Baiocchi, and lead actor Thomas Reardon (pictured). The interesting thing about this production is that Tom is a judge that presides over criminal cases in the Alameda County district. Listen in as they talk about their style, relationship and what the story of The Music Man is all about.

SHOW NOTES
Pleasanton Playhouse: the Website
The Bankhead Theater at the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center

Playing APR 4th - 20th
The Music Man: Show Info

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Podcast #162

Sarah McKereghan and Peter Parish of R.I.P.E Theatre discuss their new show, MIMETIC. This show explores the issues of human mimicry: how we mimic and why we mimic. The principle behind this piece is to explore the cages we humans live behind and how we then look out wishing to be something or somewhere else. This is a collaboratively written piece, and writers and director claim the core element of this production is character interaction / reactions infused with the animal archetypes (with archetypes being defined by Peter Parish as: The seed from which personality grows. There was an interesting segment in which we discussed some of the classical theoreticians that the company drew upon in order to bring the piece to life. Meyerhold’s Biomechanics was used to refine gestures to communicate as effectively as possible their meaning. An exercise based on the work of Checkov was used to inspire absurd movement that was then “pedestrianized”. And the works of Boal was used to explore Image theatre, Form theatre and Invisible theatre. All in all, these cats seemed well versed in their material and presented some powerful material that can utilized by all who dare to think outside the box.

SHOW NOTES
RIPE Theatre: the Website

Playing MAR 7th - 29th
RIPE Theatre presents MIMETIC: Show Info

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Podcast #161

Karen Grassle and Joy Carlin are the dynamic duo bringing you SOUTHERN COMFORTS at Theatreworks March 5th -30th. Karen Grassle found fame on LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE as Caroline “Ma” Engalls. Director Joy Carlin has been a Bay Area Veteran Actor, Director, and Educator for many years. These ladies are a treat to listen to, discussing everything from family dynamics, the power of womanhood, the joy and angst of relationships, domestic violence issues and the like. Listen up and enjoy!

SHOW NOTES
Theatreworks Website

Playing March 5th - 30th
SOUTHERN COMFORTS starring Karen Grassle of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE: Show Info

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Podcast #160

Jovelyn Richards is undeniably a charismatic woman who warmed my cockles with her presence, honesty, openness and elegance. Prior to interviewing her, I EXPECTED her to be a Diva due to an article I found on the internet concerning her handling of relations between her and a Fringe theatre company in Minnesota. But she graciously let me delve into her “troubled “past, and did so with grace. There is no doubt that her play COME HOME, is something you MUST see!

SHOW NOTES
Jovelyn Richards Website
COME HOME at the Marsh Theatre: Click here

January 31st thru March 8th, 2008
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Podcast #159

Scrap And Salvage is a venue hopping junkie type of theatre company. They perform in different venues in the SF Bay Area, and will not begin putting together a production until the space is found. In this interview with Co-Artistic director, Jaime Mulligan, we find out the ins and outs, quirks and weirdnesses that go into making this type of theatre.

SHOW NOTES
Scrap and Salvage Website

Februrary 14th thru March 1st, 2008
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Podcast #158

Sharon Eberhardt is the playwright and performer of SAVAGE ARTS, a one-woman play that explores the relationship between Native Americans and White thought, art and politics. Set in Buffalo, NY. this play explores the sometimes disturbing issues of ethnicity, stereotypes and racism, as seen thru the eyes of an American housewife, and a French painter. It is based on the “Indian Witchcraft Trial” of 1930.

SHOW NOTES
Sharon Eberhardts’ Website
Savage Arts at the Marsh Theatre in S.F.

PERFORMANCE DATES
January 18 thru February 16, 2008
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Podcast #157

The Creature is an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN, brought to you by Trevor Allen and Black Box Theatre.

MORE EPISODES
Part 2: A Dreary Night In November
Part 3: Homecoming
Part 4: Fathers and Sons
Part 5: Farewell

SHOW NOTES
Black Box Theatre Presents THE CREATURE: More Info
C.AS.H on KQED website

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Podcast #156

If you look at the image, you can get a clue about what JUMP THEATRE is all about. One thing is for sure, it is not light material. This company specializes in material that focuses on the life and plight of the mentally disturbed, mentally ill, and/or the depressed. So if you are looking for a light cuisine, look in another area of the frozen food section, because you are not going to find it here. But if you are interested in life from the perspective of those who can see no way out but by possibly committing suicide, then pull a warm blanky, because you have found the theatre for you!

SHOW NOTES
Jump Theatre Website
C.AS.H on KQED website

PERFORMANCE DATES
Nov 29rd - Dec 16th, 2007
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Podcast #155

The Un-Scripted Theater Company presents LET IT SNOW!, an improvised Christmas Musical. I chat with a few of these cats about the show, their process and what happens if they just plain F$%^up the improvised process. Listen in.

SHOW NOTES
The Un-Scripted Website
C.AS.H on KQED website

PERFORMANCE DATES
Nov 23rd - Dec 16th, 2007
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Podcast #154

The Reduced Shakespeare Company, aka The RSC, are a group of funny ass white men who live and breath the mission statement of the RSC: “make all the stuff that people may find taboo, funny. And make it short and sweet.” If you like comedy, then the RSC is a must see for you. Their specialty is abridging texts. They have distilled Shakespeares’ Canon down to 90 minutes. They have done the same with the Bible. They can be irreverent, but not in a blatantly offensive way (as long as you are not from the midwest). And I like that. So my conversation with them is lively, fun, and a bit off color. Listen in!!!

SHOW NOTES
The Reduced Shakespeare Company Website
Marines Memorial Theatre
C.AS.H on KQED website

PERFORMANCE DATES
Nov 6 - Jan 6, 2008
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