Michigan Theatre & Film Talk

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This podcast is dedicated to speaking with Metro Detroit's best Film and Theatre professionals.

Jeff Thomakos

  • May 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Talking with Rob Winkworth

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 64:19


This week, we're talking with Michigan Talent Agent, Rob Winkworth. In this half of my VERY informative interview, we talk about the ups and downs of being an agent, one of the strangest auditions Rob has ever held, the one thing that you should NEVER show at an audition, the impersonal nature of the business, things that will get you kicked off the set, the future of the industry, and much more.

MTFT Hissong

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 53:54


This week, I am talking with Michigan actor/director Tobin Hissong. We discuss -short, fat Dracula's -starting over at 50 -finding connection on stage -playing a nice guy -some favorite directing moments -what make the Michigan Actor so great And much more. Check out more content on www.michiganchekhov.com

Talking with John Lepard

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 63:29


This week we're talking with Michigan Theatre & Film Actor AND Executive Director of Williamston Theatre, John Lepard. We'll be talking about: -Getting Started -Working with legendary playwright, Lanford Wilson on the world premiere of his play, Book of Days. -Starting Williamston Theatre -How theatre helps the local economy -What an Executive Director does -Working on Film -Doing work that's scary -and much, much more. For more videos like these and to see what we're up to, go to www.michiganchekhov.com or www.jeffthomakos.com. For more info on Williamston Theatre: http://www.williamstontheatre.org For more videos like these and much more, go to: www.michiganchekhov.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Three Wishes by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music-licensing Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/three-wishes Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wVEywvtb0pk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Talking with Nancy Kammer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 61:10


This week we're talking with Michigan Theatre Legend, Nancy Kammer. We talk about: Going from the city to the country • Why actors are awesome • The similarity between actors and vampires • Working in Guerilla Theatre • Working in a communal theatre • Burning Bridges • Looking for Music Under the words • Stage Directions • Difficult Roles • Turning Pain into Art • Being an agent for positive change • Auditioning: Not rejecting yourself • What the director is looking for And more!!! For even more videos and other cool stuff, go to www.michiganchekhov.com or www.jeffthomakos.com.

Talking with Rusty Mewha

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 61:20


Today we're talking with professional theatre and film actor Rusty Mewha. This episode we talk about working in Michigan, the Purple Rose Life, working with famous people, and share why you should never say "Macbeth" in a theatre dressing room before a show. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube (@michigan chekhov) and Facebook (Michigan Michael Chekhov Classes-M2C2)

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