http://feeds.feedburner.com/thecoolashelltheatrepodcast http://www.coolashelltheatre.com . Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:01:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 en ©Michael Rice cashinfo@coolashelltheatre.com (Michael Rice) cashinfo@coolashelltheatre.com Performing Arts 1440 theatre, theater, acting, drama, performing, arts, michael, rice Cool As Hell A roller*coaster ride of candid interviews, exuberant humor, news and reviews! Featuring established greats and emerging artists! CASH covers the performing arts from the boards, backstage and beyond! Michael Rice Michael Rice cashinfo@coolashelltheatre.com No no http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/picts/Small_CASH_Logo.jpg http://www.coolashelltheatre.com 144 144 http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/contact-me/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/contact-me/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:33:48 +0000 admin Interviews http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/contact-me/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/contact-me/feed/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-presents-august-wilsons-radio-golf-directed-by-harry-elam-a-timely-show-for-the-conditions-in-which-obama-is-pioneering/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-presents-august-wilsons-radio-golf-directed-by-harry-elam-a-timely-show-for-the-conditions-in-which-obama-is-pioneering/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:40:28 +0000 admin Interviewsaugust wilsonharry Elamradio golftheatreworks http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-presents-august-wilsons-radio-golf-directed-by-harry-elam-a-timely-show-for-the-conditions-in-which-obama-is-pioneering/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-presents-august-wilsons-radio-golf-directed-by-harry-elam-a-timely-show-for-the-conditions-in-which-obama-is-pioneering/feed/ 15:27 Your host, Michael Rice, talks to the highly acclaimed director of RADIO GOLF, Harry Elam. Listen in as this expert on the dramas of August Wilson, breaks down the knowledge inherent in one of the greatest playwrights of our generation. Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilsons inspired final play is a powerful elegy for a lost time, a hustling comedy-drama set in a neglected Pittsburgh neighborhood at the twilight of the 20th century, 1997. There, a charismatic African American politician is running for mayor, caught between the fresh-faced spirit of the future and the soulful voices of the past. Must he give up his song to fulfill his dreams? His hopes to protect his heritage? Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ragged-wing-ensemble-presents-clive-barkers-the-history-of-the-devil-and-asks-us-to-consider-the-possibility-that-the-devil-does-not-perpetrate-atrocities-against-us/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ragged-wing-ensemble-presents-clive-barkers-the-history-of-the-devil-and-asks-us-to-consider-the-possibility-that-the-devil-does-not-perpetrate-atrocities-against-us/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:58:01 +0000 admin InterviewsCentral Stageclive barkerdevilgodhistory of the devilJeffrey HoffmanKeith Cory Davisragged wing ensemble http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ragged-wing-ensemble-presents-clive-barkers-the-history-of-the-devil-and-asks-us-to-consider-the-possibility-that-the-devil-does-not-perpetrate-atrocities-against-us/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ragged-wing-ensemble-presents-clive-barkers-the-history-of-the-devil-and-asks-us-to-consider-the-possibility-that-the-devil-does-not-perpetrate-atrocities-against-us/feed/ 12:29 Your host, Michael Rice delves into the Spiritual with theatre company Ragged Wing Production and their show THE HISTORY OF THE DEVIL. Find out what this show is about and the interviewees perspective on religion, the devil and god. Ohh yeah, they reveal who would kick whose ass in a boxing ring. Clive Barkers THE HISTORY OF THE DEVIL- a story of redemption, compassion and fear - takes place at The Devil's parole hearing, where audiences sit in as jurors and are transported back in time via vignettes of testimony that illustrate The Devils actions throughout history. Frequently fantastic, often grotesque, and chock full of wry humor in true Clive Barker style, this shows ambitious scope and staging will highlight Ragged Wing Ensembles distinctive work in the Bay Area as a theatre company that creates physically adventurous and visually stimulating work. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-magic-theatre-presents-the-k-of-d-an-urban-legend-written-by-laura-schellhardt-directed-by-the-lovely-rebecca-novick-and-acted-by-the-talented-maya-lawson/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-magic-theatre-presents-the-k-of-d-an-urban-legend-written-by-laura-schellhardt-directed-by-the-lovely-rebecca-novick-and-acted-by-the-talented-maya-lawson/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:10:56 +0000 admin InterviewsLaura Schellhardtmagic theatremaya lawsonnorthwestern university chicagopaula vogelplaywrightrebecca novickthe k of d http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-magic-theatre-presents-the-k-of-d-an-urban-legend-written-by-laura-schellhardt-directed-by-the-lovely-rebecca-novick-and-acted-by-the-talented-maya-lawson/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-magic-theatre-presents-the-k-of-d-an-urban-legend-written-by-laura-schellhardt-directed-by-the-lovely-rebecca-novick-and-acted-by-the-talented-maya-lawson/feed/ 13:01 Your host, Michael Rice, interviews 2 beautiful ladies about the play THE K OF D: An Urban Legend, which is a coming of age story of a young girl growing up in a small city. These 2 ladies are genuine as hell, and because of this, I WILL GO SEE THIS SHOW! One young girl embodies the entire population of her small town to spin the story of the summer that inexplicably changed her life. This quirky and touching play offers the unexpected perspective of a child on the big questions of life and death. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/second-wind-productions-presents-flag-day-by-lee-blessing-a-blatant-look-at-racism-in-america/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/second-wind-productions-presents-flag-day-by-lee-blessing-a-blatant-look-at-racism-in-america/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:03:31 +0000 admin Interviewsbarackdown and dirtyflag daygood clean funian walkerlee blessingmischaobamapresidentracismsecond windsusanna http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/second-wind-productions-presents-flag-day-by-lee-blessing-a-blatant-look-at-racism-in-america/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/second-wind-productions-presents-flag-day-by-lee-blessing-a-blatant-look-at-racism-in-america/feed/ 18:47 Podcast #184 IF THE WORDS NIGGA AND CRACKA ARE TERMS YOU FEEL ARE IN NEED DEEP EXAMINATION IN OUR COUNTRY THEN YOU WILL UNDOUBTEDLY ... Podcast #184 IF THE WORDS NIGGA AND CRACKA ARE TERMS YOU FEEL ARE IN NEED DEEP EXAMINATION IN OUR COUNTRY THEN YOU WILL UNDOUBTEDLY ENJOY THIS PODCAST WITH THE CAST AND CREW OF SECOND WIND WHO ARE PRESENTING FLAG DAY BY LEE BLESSING And dont worry, those words arent said in the interview, but a deep discussion about race, with complete honesty happens, with 2 identified blacks, 1 bi-racial and 1 white person. FLAG DAY is a play in 2 parts. The first play in the series is called [ Good Clean Fun ]. It examines race relations as viewed thru the eyes of 2 office employees of firm. One is white and one is black. And they get their rocks of by going on prejudicial rants, monitored by egg timers they set. Most of the interview you will be listening to revolves around this play. The other component or play making up FLAG DAY is called [ Down Dirty ]. And it examines race issues after a white pedestrian is hit by a car, gets stuck in a windshield and is left to die as the occupants discuss his fate. Second wind productions, a company in existence for 22 years has decided to tackle this production, in part because of the Presidential elections of 2008. One of the producers in particular felt it necessary to make this play happen because of the opportunity to promote dialogue across the cultural divide, so that America can heal itself of this centuries old riff. I think that is a little optimistic, for the racial divide has been a staple of the American lively hood. Do I ever think it will go away? NOPE. It is impossible for me to look at a white man and not notice he is white. It will be impossible for me to not succumb to stereotypes when we are conditioned by media (television and media). At the same token it would be foolish of me not to acknowledge that race relations in America are far superior today than in the 50s, for example. We have gotten better as a nation and the fact that Obama has been nominated by a political party as the 1st black presidential nominee speaks volumes to the progress America has made towards cultural equity. SPEAKING OF OBAMA, HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE HEARD HEATED RACIAL DISCUSSION BECAUSE OF OUR CURRENT POLITICAL CLIMATE? The cast and crew of Flag Day have some surprising revelations In this interview the cast and crew were not afraid to open up about some sensitive issues. It also helps that at the beginning of this interview I let them know that this was going to be an honest, hard hitting look at racism. And they all agreed to take part. Little did they know what I had in store (muwahhhhh!) I was appreciative of the cast and crew when I threw questions at them like Youre black. Have you heard a white person say they would not vote for Obama because he was black? This is the type of question that most interviewees are afraid to answer. I fully expected to have some problems getting people to answer this question, but to my surprise I got some very honest responses. And it is always interesting to hear what white people think of racism in the current political climate. And maybe thats because I am black. Or maybe its because it is hard for me to believe when a white people claims to not be racist. Or maybe its hard for me to believe that people in general cant be racist. What ever it is, their perspective is profoundly interesting. Sometimes they have some profound insights. As a matter of fact, Susanna, the director of the show, is white. She has taken issue with America and its need to label the candidates as the first black president or the first female in office. She thinks the campaign should just be about 4 people running for office. I think that is a bit nave. Ok, I think that is A LOT nave, but that is a testament to our different cultural backgrounds. And ohh yeah, Susanna and I went at it in this interview. It was good fun, but sometimes I felt she was trying to skirt some issues. HOW DO YOU DEFINE RACISM? AND WHAT RACIST TENDENCIES D Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/aurora-theatre-presents-the-political-thriller-the-best-man-written-by-gore-vidal/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/aurora-theatre-presents-the-political-thriller-the-best-man-written-by-gore-vidal/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:01:45 +0000 admin Interviewsaurorabest manCharles DeanCharles Shaw RobinsonDeb FinkEmilie Talbotgore vidalMichael CassidyMichael Patrick GaffneypoliticaltheatreTim Kniffintom ross http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/aurora-theatre-presents-the-political-thriller-the-best-man-written-by-gore-vidal/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/aurora-theatre-presents-the-political-thriller-the-best-man-written-by-gore-vidal/feed/ 11:55 Tom Ross is the Artistic Director of Aurora Theatre. He directs THE BEST MAN. I get the opportunity to sit down with him and discuss this political thriller written by Gore Vidal. We discuss Gore's political leanings, writings, and some of the mud that has been slung about Gore. Gore Vidal's The Best Man features two front runners for a political party nomination that will almost certainly make one the next President of the United States. Each candidate is in possession of some serious mud to sling and each has to decide just how dirty to play the game. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/along-the-paths-of-larks-and-swallows-by-mia-paschal-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/along-the-paths-of-larks-and-swallows-by-mia-paschal-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:58:50 +0000 admin Interviewsalong the paths of larks and sparrowsmia paschalsf fringe http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/along-the-paths-of-larks-and-swallows-by-mia-paschal-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/along-the-paths-of-larks-and-swallows-by-mia-paschal-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/feed/ 9:21 You host, Michael Rice, talks to veteran and award winning Fringe festival performer, Mia Paschal about her latest show, IN THE PATHS OF LARKS AND SWALLOWS. This is a look in to relationships gone bad, as well as relationships gone good. Winner of the Best Female Solo Award at the SF Fringe in 2004 and 2006, Mia returns with a darkly comic valentine. "..beautifully written and performed...Cheerfully delivering crisp aphorisms, delving into the nitty-gritty of relationships gone bad, Paschal's forceful stage presence can be hypnotic. She hones in on little bits of life that all of us experience but never bother to articulate." Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-punchline-by-alicia-dattner-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-frnige-festival/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-punchline-by-alicia-dattner-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-frnige-festival/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:57:50 +0000 admin Interviewsalicia dattnerfestivalsf fringethe punchline http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-punchline-by-alicia-dattner-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-frnige-festival/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-punchline-by-alicia-dattner-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-frnige-festival/feed/ 8:58 Listen in as your host, Michael Rice, interview Alicia Dattner, an up and coming comic who has dreams of hosting the Oscars. She will be performing at he 2008 SF Fringe festival This one-woman-show takes an irreverent look at what stops people from pursuing their dreams. Dives inside the wild playground of the mind and ask the big questions: What's life all about? Why am I here? Where are you hiding the chocolate? Take a journey with Alicia into the quirky world of standup comedians, hungry-funny monsters who live in the belly, Jewish grandmothers, and wacky gurus who all think they know the answers. This poignant and bittersweet comedy speaks to the heart of what matters. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/exit-sign-a-rock-opera-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/exit-sign-a-rock-opera-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:57:29 +0000 admin Interviewsblue buddhaexit sign a rock operasf fringe festivalsteph xsupersonic theatre http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/exit-sign-a-rock-opera-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/exit-sign-a-rock-opera-being-performed-at-the-2008-sf-fringe-festival/feed/ 12:07 Your host, Michael Rice, talks with some 2008 SF Fringers who are as ecclectic as any of the fringers can be. In this fun interview, listen in on how and what these people are presenting. Hot off the heels of its sold-out June premiere, this rock-n-roll musical adventure follows a father and daughter as they travel through experiences of time, mortality, death and love. "Inspired by the fallout from her father's death, Baum's light take on a heavy topic is no joke - and neither are the expert harmonies." (Bay Guardian). "The poignant story, juxtaposed against catchy ditties like "I Want It" and "Sex and Ice Cream," will make you alternate between head-bobbing and the sniffles." (SF Weekly) Merging humor, irony, and kick-ass ensemble vocals, Exit Sign celebrates both the greatness and absurdity of our humanity. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theres-a-monster-in-the-well-sf-fringe-festival-2008/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theres-a-monster-in-the-well-sf-fringe-festival-2008/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:23:26 +0000 admin Interviewsbitter showmarin shakespearemelinda baileysf fringe festivaltheres a monster in the well http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theres-a-monster-in-the-well-sf-fringe-festival-2008/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theres-a-monster-in-the-well-sf-fringe-festival-2008/feed/ 10:19 Your host, Michael Rice, presents you with the first person I interviewed for the 2008 SF Fringe Festival. Melinda Bailey is part of a group called Bitter Show. They are an experienced Sketch Comedy group out to make you LAUGH! She didn't make me laugh in the interview, but she definitely had me thinking that they had material that would make their audience laugh. Bitter Show is a well-seasoned sketch-comedy super group. Their latest effort is an over-produced, multi-media extravaganza of music, comedy that features an actual well with an actual fake monster in it. Bitter Show's "There's a Monster in the Well!" can best be described as a comedy show referential of Thorton Wilder's mid-century masterpiece "Our Town" only not so wordy, the stage manager is seen and never heard and there's a monster in a well. Mr Wilder responded "Yes, that's pretty much what I was thinking. Thank you Bitter Show, for letting me know myself better." Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ubu-for-president-by-shotgun-players-promises-to-give-an-absurdist-look-at-the-presidential-elections-based-on-the-1896-play-ubu-roi/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ubu-for-president-by-shotgun-players-promises-to-give-an-absurdist-look-at-the-presidential-elections-based-on-the-1896-play-ubu-roi/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:58:50 +0000 admin Interviewsalfred jarrypatrick dooleyShotgun Playersubu for presidentubu roi http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ubu-for-president-by-shotgun-players-promises-to-give-an-absurdist-look-at-the-presidential-elections-based-on-the-1896-play-ubu-roi/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/ubu-for-president-by-shotgun-players-promises-to-give-an-absurdist-look-at-the-presidential-elections-based-on-the-1896-play-ubu-roi/feed/ 14:29 Your host, Michael Rice, sits down with Artistic Director / Director Patrick Dooley to discuss his latest play, Ubu For President. It is a loose, very loose translation of the original Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry. Patrick has energy, and lots of it. I'm sure it will be indicative of the show he is directing. Undecided for 2008? Looking for leadership instead of pandering? By my green candle Vote for Ubu in summer of 2008! When Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi debuted in 1896 there was a riot that closed the theatre. Why? The title chracter. "He is everything that is foul in the world...devoid of any redeeming characterstic. He is not diluted with Iago's cunning or Macbeth's guilt and somehow he is not unlike us." Or unlike politics in 2008. Cast your ballot for Ubu. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/roger-rees-star-of-stage-tv-and-film-performs-his-one-man-show-what-you-will-at-act-geary-theatre/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/roger-rees-star-of-stage-tv-and-film-performs-his-one-man-show-what-you-will-at-act-geary-theatre/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:42:07 +0000 admin Interviewsa.c.t.actamerican conservatory theatreben kingsleycarla beferajudy denchlaurence olivierpatrick stewartroger reesshakespeare http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/roger-rees-star-of-stage-tv-and-film-performs-his-one-man-show-what-you-will-at-act-geary-theatre/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/roger-rees-star-of-stage-tv-and-film-performs-his-one-man-show-what-you-will-at-act-geary-theatre/feed/ 17:41 This is without a doubt, the biggest "star" that the Cool As Hell Theatre podcast has had the pleasure of sitting down with and interviewing. He is not a current star but Roger Rees, whose show WHAT YOU WILL is playing at A.C.T's Geary Theatre, has had some major roles on stage, TV and Film. And he does not escape my daft questioning when he sits down with me, your host, Michael Rice and answers the hard questions. What You Will is the one-man everything there is "to be or not to be" about William Shakespeare: the greatest soliloquies ever written next to side-splitting accounts of the funniest disasters ever perpetrated on the stage. There's Romeo, Juliet's foolish Nurse, gory Macbeth, Hamlet, and the oh-so-tragic Richard II, joined by the likes of Charles Dickens, James Thurber, Nol Coward, and Stevie Wonder. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/liza-raynal-does-the-army-in-her-new-show-american-joe-performed-at-the-marsh-theatre/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/liza-raynal-does-the-army-in-her-new-show-american-joe-performed-at-the-marsh-theatre/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:14:54 +0000 admin Interviewsamerican joearmyliza raynalone man showone woman showThe Marsh Theatre http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/liza-raynal-does-the-army-in-her-new-show-american-joe-performed-at-the-marsh-theatre/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/liza-raynal-does-the-army-in-her-new-show-american-joe-performed-at-the-marsh-theatre/feed/ 12:44 In this interview, I chat with Bay Area Artist Liza Raynal. Her story begins with a leash and her little brother. (Don't let your mind go there). It's about control. Being in Control. And Controlling. That is until little brother decides it is time for him to take control away from sister and take matters into his own hands. And now sister is faced with prospects she never thought would come to fruition. This is what happens when cold meets hot, when oil meets water, when ice meets fire. Liza explains the ramifications of dealing with losing control of a sibling relationship and how it affected her soul desire for good on earth. Listen in. Its captivating! Sister. Brother. She's older. He always wanted to be first. She wears ballet flats. He wears steel-toed boots. They're both exercising their rights. His Second Amendment. Her First. She's an English teacher. He's an Army recon sniper. Joe's heading to Afghanistan. Liza's coming to the Marsh to tell her side of the story. All they're missing is you. Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-san-francisco-mime-troupe-presents-red-state-while-predicting-the-outcome-of-the-2008-presidential-election/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-san-francisco-mime-troupe-presents-red-state-while-predicting-the-outcome-of-the-2008-presidential-election/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:38:00 +0000 admin Interviewsmichael gene sullivanmusicalobie awardred statesan franciscosf mime troupetony award http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-san-francisco-mime-troupe-presents-red-state-while-predicting-the-outcome-of-the-2008-presidential-election/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/the-san-francisco-mime-troupe-presents-red-state-while-predicting-the-outcome-of-the-2008-presidential-election/feed/ 13:09 Listen in as your host Michael Rice sits down and raps with playwright, actor, producer Michael Gene Sullivan. We talk about the new show he penned called RED STATE and hear Michael "go off" about what a Red State is and how they are the scourge that hopefully will be ousted in the 2008 presidential campaign. What if a small town found itself at the forefront of a political fight? It's Election Day in small town America, and that's what happens when, due to an Electoral College tie, the entire Presidential Election comes down to the one tiny town. Suddenly, the ignored, disregarded Bluebird, Kansas is the most important town in America. And they are being pressured to quickly cast the deciding vote, and vote the "right way." But what would happen if they decided to wait? Can one little town hold an entire nation's election hostage? Should it? Is bread on the farm house dinner table tonight more important than deciding who sits at the Oval Office desk tomorrow? Yep, this election could take a while . . . Interviews Michael Rice no No http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-robert-kelley-and-stephen-swartz-attempt-to-remix-some-famous-songs-from-pippen-godspell-wicked-rags-and-working-in-a-new-play-called-snapshots/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-robert-kelley-and-stephen-swartz-attempt-to-remix-some-famous-songs-from-pippen-godspell-wicked-rags-and-working-in-a-new-play-called-snapshots/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:05:18 +0000 admin Interviewsdavid sterngodspellmusicalpippenrobert kelleystephen shwartztheatreworkswicked http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-robert-kelley-and-stephen-swartz-attempt-to-remix-some-famous-songs-from-pippen-godspell-wicked-rags-and-working-in-a-new-play-called-snapshots/ http://www.coolashelltheatre.com/podcasts/theatreworks-robert-kelley-and-stephen-swartz-attempt-to-remix-some-famous-songs-from-pippen-godspell-wicked-rags-and-working-in-a-new-play-called-snapshots/feed/ 7:28 In this brief and to the point interview, your host, Michael Rice interviews Robert Kelley (Founding Artistic Director of Theatreworks) about the project he tackled called SNAPSHOTS. Why do I use the word "tackled"? Because he has teamed up with a Broadway legend to create a new musical with re-lyric'd songs from musicals such as Pippen, Wicked, Godspell and the likes Three Oscars, five Grammys, and a bevy of Broadway hits--and now Stephen Schwartz reinvents the musical with the help of a photo album filled with memories. Part revue, part comedy, part poignant drama, Snapshots is the chronicle of a marriage thats lost its way, only to discover its depth in the passages of the past. Mixing his cherished hits with a wealth of original songs, the author of Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin makes the messed-up minefield of love into a triumph of the heart. Interviews Michael Rice no No