Strutting & Fretting

This episode, Tim talks to actor Rebecca Bernstein about her creation Zoom Shakespeare. Born out of the 2020 COVID lockdown, Rebecca made ZSP into a dynamic online performance space which has produced the entire Shakespeare canon within two years! Since then she has carried the company into other public domain works and radio drama featuring cast members from not only Houston, but also the UK, Canada, Russia, and elsewhere. Rebecca also talks about her spooky Strange Bird Immersive character and her challenging upcoming role in David Harrower's Blackbird*. Other subjects include Idina Menzel (sort of), pre-school performance, evolving equity, dumpster diving, cheese, gender-flipped casts, and Sherlock Holmes. * FYI - Blackbird has added performances since recording this episode, scroll down for a link to tickets! ___________ Wanna find us? Zoom Shakepeare  Facebook (main page): https://www.facebook.com/ZoomShakespeare Facebook (interested actors): https://www.facebook.com/groups/430542654444198   Rebecca Bernstein, guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccafloren00/   4D PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTIVE - Blackbird (Now running two weekends: July 22-31) Get tickets: https://fb.me/e/6sHGOfCr4   Strange Bird Immersive: The Man From Beyond Website: https://strangebirdimmersive.com/   Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strutfretpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey   Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert

In this episode, Tim talks to independent filmmakers, Hilary Bryant and Ashley Rowe, about their creation Aftering. Together they explore this new web comedy depicting the life of Dawn, a divorcee who magically receives an eccentric divorce fairy named Astrid, who helps navigate the difficult yet hilarious days following the end of marriage. The duo also discuss their big moves to L.A., mindset shifts from theatre to film, and the challenges of independent film production (especially during a pandemic). Other subjects include: toys from childhood, favorite movies and songs, and how the certain little things that make your day better can become redundant during prolonged global crisis.   ___________ Wanna find us? Aftering Website: https://www.afteringtheseries.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgMk3gsN33YyitzM9Rg03A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afteringshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afteringshow/   Hilary Bryant, guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryallysonbryant/   Ashley Rowe, guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsashleyrowe    Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strutfretpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey   Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert

On a very special episode of Strutting & Fretting, Tim talks to his comic genius partners, Kei Hoffmann and Michael Paras about their creation, Sassterpiece Theatre! (Think MST3K or RiffTrax, but it's... us.) Join them as they reminisce coming together as a team to tackle the monumental task of creating a hilarious comedy commentary track for the 1984 David Lynch cinema jewel, Dune. They also talk favorite fandoms, favorite foods, faraway places, and the importance of being nice to each other for a change. In the second half, Michael chats about his life as a Houston area stand-up comic, and Kei discusses her formidable costuming and DJ/event skills. ___________ Wanna find us? Sassterpiece Theatre Website: www.sassterpiecetheatre.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sassterpiecetheatre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassterpiece Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassterpiece/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sassterpiecetheatre Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sassterpiecetheatre   Kei Hoffmann, guest "House of Mab" (March 12) and "Romy & Michele's Nightlife At The Roxbury" (April 16): http://www.elysiumonline.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/azregreis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DjCrescendoll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azregreis/ Good Morning America segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UafLuG_a_xA   Michael Paras, guest "Best of Secret Group Comedy Showcase" (March 12) and "$2 Bill Comedy Show" (March 30): https://www.thesecretgrouphtx.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelParasComedy Twitter: https://twitter.com/MDimitriusParas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldimitriusparas/   Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strutfretpodcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey   Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert

After a long hiatus (blame COVID), Tim talks to actors Devin Whitten & Casey Radle about their production of God of Carnage at StageWorks Theatre! Join them as they discuss the good and evil in all of us. They also touch on the topics of recent books, psychology, Olympic sport and more! In the second half, Dev revels in the joy of theatre education and podcasting, and Casey discusses her passion for lifelong work as a mental health professional. ___________ Wanna find us? God of Carnage info: StageWorks February 11 - 27, 2022 Devin Whitten, guest Facebook: www.facebook.com/devashwhitcoaching Twitter: @devinashleywhit Instagram: @devinashleywhitten Website: www.devashwhit.com The POPCast with Aura & Dev Twitter: @thepopcastpod Instagram: @thepopcastpod Website: www.thepopcastpod.com Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strutfretpodcast/ Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com

In this feature-length episode, Tim talks to actors Kinsey Britton & Bill Shafer about the Players Theatre Company production of Mamma Mia! They have a great time discussing the emotional roller coaster that is this high energy jukebox musical. Additionally, they talk about marine biology, pheromones, dancing with lobsters, Eagle Scouts, disgusting smells, and Kinsey and Tim swap pretty awesome ghost stories. In the second half, Kinsey recounts her experiences as a singer and actor and we ask Bill about his time with Disney and teaching theatre. ___________ Wanna find us? Mamma Mia! info: The Players Theatre Company Kinsey Britton, guest Facebook: @KinekoProductions SoundCloud: Kineko Productions Instagram: @Kinsneko @theothershouston Bill Shafer, guest Facebook: Bill Shafer Twitter: @BillLShafer Instagram: @BillLShafer Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert AMA: www.ask.fm/dangertim Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com

Tim talks to actors Jonathan Moonen and Laura Bellomy about the Cone Man Running Production all three of them are in: The Man with the Plan: Filmmakers from Outer Space! They love this play and all of the vintage sci-fi kookiness that goes with it. In addition to the privilege of being in this fantastic world premiere comedy, they also discuss dragons and Cthulhu, Jaws and Alien, and movies that should not be musicals. ___________ Wanna find us? The Man with the Plan: Filmmakers from Outer Space info: www.conemanrunning.com https://tmwtp.brownpapertickets.com/ Jonathan Moonen, guest YouTube: PixeledMoment Instagram: PixeledMoment Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert AMA: www.ask.fm/dangertim Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com

After a bit of a hiatus, Tim talks to director Mary Yost and actor Hunter Green about the Owen Theatre's production of Godspell. They discuss how this 1971 musical of biblical proportions continues to speak to the twenty-first century. Hunter talks about searching deep into his soul to portray Jesus. Mary explores her collaboration with others, relaying how this heartwarming production was built from the ensemble up. We also converse about road donuts, sleep schedules, and what makes a hero.    ___________ Wanna find us? Godspell info: www.owentheatre.com Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert AMA: www.ask.fm/dangertim

In this special almost Halloween episode, Tim talks to actors Kiara Steelhammer & JT Fischer about their roles in Evil Dead: The Musical, based on the iconic Sam Raimi horror film series. They discuss how the spooky camp of this entertaining show is ratcheted up beyond belief, but still enjoyable to fans of the original. They also discuss acting and Halloween in general, with topics ranging from Power Rangers to Gremlins to actual supernatural encounters. Finally, enjoy our spooky take on Hamlet I:iv !   ___________ Wanna find us? Evil Dead: The Musical info: www.obsidiantheater.org Kiara Steelhammer, guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kikisteel Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert AMA: www.ask.fm/dangertim

After a bit of a hiatus, Tim talks to actor Bill Giffen about his role in the Dirt Dogs Theatre Company production of Talk Radio. They discuss how this 1988 Pulitzer Prize winning drama continues to speak to the twenty-first century. Bill also cleverly declares a favorite day trip destination, and recalls his early joys and challenges of teaching theatre to kids. Finally, the episode ends with a fantastic performance from The Merchant of Venice and some slight embarrassment for the host. ___________ Wanna find us? Talk Radio info: https://matchouston.org/events/2018/talk-radio http://www.dirtdogstheatre.org/season/talk-radio/ Bill Giffen, guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williambgiffen/ Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert AMA: www.ask.fm/dangertim

In our second conversation about Aaron Sorkin's amazing play, A Few Good Men, director Debra Schultz discusses pushing the comfort level of the audience and tackling difficult material. We also talk to actor Sam Martinez about the only line in his very first play ever, as well as creating the iconic towering role of Colonel Nathan Jessep. As a bonus, Sam and Deb wax obsessive during the Special Star Wars Edition of the Fret-worthy Five, and present an unforgettable scene from Doctor Faustus!   ___________ Wanna find us? A Few Good Men info: www.stageworkshouston.org Sam Martinez, guest Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3411989/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sammar7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammar7/ Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert AMA: www.ask.fm/dangertim

In this bonus episode of Strutting & Fretting, Tim has a fantastic chat with executive producer/actor Jordan O’Neal and actress Kristen Malisewski from the upcoming web series Fabletown. They dive into how the series came to be, all the local talent involved, and what you can do to help its production! They also discuss Basil Rathbone, the Duke and Duchess of Cheddar, and the regretful invention of Twitter. Finally, Kristen, Jordan, and Tim make their own fairy tale come to life right before your very ears!         _____________ Wanna find us? Fabletown, web series Website: www.fabletownseries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FabletownMiniSeries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabletownseries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabletownseries/ Jordan O’Neal, guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joroneal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanonealofficial/ Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Survey: www.blubrry.com/struttingandfretting/survey Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert AMA: www.ask.fm/dangertim

In this Strutting & Fretting episode, Tim hangs out with his fellow cast members, Callen McLaughlin and Natalie Lerner, who are starring in the Stageworks production of A Few Good Men. They dig deep into Aaron Sorkin's landmark military drama, the rhythm to his writing, and his apparent penchant for softball. Also, they discuss the pros and cons of life in Los Angeles, reveal what they'd go dumpster diving for, and share a lost dog story. Finally, Callen and Natalie enjoy some Yoo-Hoo, and round out the episode with an askew scene from Julius Caesar!  ___________ Wanna find us? A Few Good Men info: www.stageworkshouston.org Natalie Lerner, guest Website: natalielerner.me Facebook: www.facebook.com/NatalieLernerFanPage Fabletown info: www.fabletownseries.com Strutting & Fretting Podcast Website: struttingandfretting.blubrry.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Timothy Eggert, host Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert

In this (much easier to hear) episode of Strutting & Fretting, Tim talks to director Sean K. Thompson about his upcoming production of Kiss Me Kate. During the conversation, they dive deep into the Conroe Shakespeare Festival, as well as Sean’s adventures as an actor, filmmaker, talk show host, novelist, and playwright - which includes a nude scene, death threats, and protecting civil discourse.  ­ For fun, we also delve into foreign films, bomb shelters, and Girl Scout cookies. Finally, Sean rounds out the time with the definitive mouthful of Hamlet! -------- Wanna find us? Sean Thompson, guest. Facebook: www.facebook.com/sean.k.thompson Talk Show: irlonestar.com/mwls Business: www.creativecontentcreations.com Strutting Fretting Podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretme Twitter: www.twitter.com/fretme Timothy Eggert, host. Facebook: www.facebook.com/actor.timothy.eggert Twitter: www.twitter.com/dangertim Instagram: www.instagram.com/timothyeggert

In the premiere episode of Strutting and Fretting, we talk to Amy and Jared Barnes, the creators of Haven Arts Theatre. We discuss their dreams for this new venue, which looks to collaborate with a multitude of artists, dancers, singers, actors, playwrights, and directors from Houston. They elaborate on their first original production: "Come Alive," their Kickstarter page, and their experiences as actors and choreographers. Just for fun, we also discuss a few unrelated subjects - including artificial intelligence, the "Great American Novel," and other tangents. Finally, Jared and Amy round out the hour with an askew performance from Much Ado About Nothing.