Thank You 30 Podcast

Nine months after the season 3 opener for Thank You 30, the boys finally sit down, socially distanced across a few cities, for a zoom-powered episode! Woe is we! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Thank You 30's third year begins with an update from Adam and Dave! What's going on with them? What show is Adam directing this year? Listen and find out! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam flew solo up to Santa Barbara to talk to Samantha Eve, Artistic Director of Out of the Box Theatre Co. about their current show, "American Psycho!" Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave talk to Mike Marsalisi and Bill Walthall about the Elite Theatre Company's 2020 season AND all the awesome initiatives they are promoting for their space! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Dave flies solo and speaks with Gregory Crafts, producer of Rider Strong's new play, "Never Ever Land," presented by Theatre Unleashed. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave talk to youngsters Jack Cleary and Paige Nelson as they continue the conversation about age in theater. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave talk to the multi-talented Nora Kay about coming back to theater after a long break, and they begin a conversation about age in theater. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave sit down with actress Jen Ridgway and speak about her current show, "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" at the Elite, as well as the merits and drawbacks of "gender-bent" and "gender-blind" casting in shows. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave finish their discussion on "Plays Vs. Musicals" by talking to Brian Robert Harris, well-known actor and director in the community who is known for his work with book plays. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Ken Rayzor, General Manager of the High Street Arts Center in Moorpark sits down with Adam and Dave to discuss the merits of switching over to an all-musical season as the begin the topic of "Plays vs Musicals." Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave sit down with Michael and Alison Rosenblum fresh off their dual lead roles in "Into the Woods," and discuss how they balance a busy family life with a busy theater life. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave discuss the pros and cons of paying actors in Community Theater. Plus, the guess what Camarillo Skyway Playhouse's 2020 season will look like! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave sit down with actor, director, set designer AND MORE Will Shupe for a long-awaited interview! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave discuss all the shows opening this month, as well as the pros and cons of trying to sound like the original Broadway cast recording of a musical. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave sit down with writer/director Michael Leoni about his show, "Famous," playing at The 11:11 Theater in West Hollywood, as well as Mr. Leoni's charity work for homeless youth. @FamousthePlay on Facebook and Instagram Use #FamousthePlay Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

One of our earliest episodes was about auditioning. But what happens at the callback? What should you do at a callback? Adam and Dave talk about their recent callback experiences - from both sides of the table. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

What methods do you use to prepare for a role? What methods do you employ when you create a character? Adam and Dave discuss method acting and their preferred preparation patterns. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

We all have trouble memorizing lines sometimes. Adam and Dave discuss their tricks for doing so, as well as laugh about times they went up on a line during performances. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave discuss two shows they saw in Ventura County, as well as the seeming decline of the televised Live musical. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

To celebrate 1 year of podcasting about Ventura County theater, Adam and Dave go LIVE at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse with their special guest Mazie Rudolph! A huge "Thank you!" to CSP for hosting this event! And another huge "Thank you!" to all of our listeners over the past year! We would love it if you made a donation to CSP in order to help #KeepSkywayFlying to contribute to the celebration! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave finish their preview of the 2019 season of local theater in Ventura County! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave continue talking about the 2019 season. This time, it's the Ojai Arts Center Theatre, the Elite Theater Company, and the Santa Paula Theater Center! PLUS, we announce High Street Arts Center's 2019-2020 season! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

It's the first episode of 2019! So Adam and Dave talk about this year's excellent season, starting with Camarillo Skyway Playhouse, High Street Arts Center, and the Conejo Players Theatre! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave talk about this season's honorees for the annual Four Star Theater Alliance awards! Plus, Adam reveals his bitter rivalry with Bill Walthall! To buy your $10 limited discount tickets to the awards ceremony, go to http://fourstartheateralliance.000webhostapp.com! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

For over 30 years, Camarillo Skyway Playhouse has been a staple in the Ventura County theater community. Please help them to keep it that way. Adam and Dave speak with their General Manager, R. Shane Bingham, about the state of the theater, and what you can do to help. You can contact Shane directly at rsbingham[at]skywayplayhouse[dot]org for any further information. You can also visit http://skywayplayhouse.org/patrons to learn more. #KeepSkywayFlying Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave sit down with Michael J. McGraw and Wesley Umali to discuss how the LGBTQ+ lifestyle is represented in theater. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave sit down with Claire Cleary to talk about the technical aspects of theatre and badger us actors with common complaints from other technicians. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam and Dave sit down with Eric Umali to talk about the importance of diversity in theater, and some recent events in the local community that stirred up a lot of emotions. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam speaks to Jim Byrnes, the director of Young Artists Forever's upcoming production of "Love's Labour's Lost" which opens on August 17th at the Hillcrest Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

We sit down with one of the stars of 5 Star Theatricals' production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Justin, a Disney Voice Artist (Kingdom Hearts, The Emperor's New School) and member of our local theatre community shares his insights on theatre, breaking into show biz, and- like Dave- adding to the family (He celebrated the birth of his child just days after recording this episode.) Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam has been a villain all year. He's going to be another one in Oklahoma next month, so let's talk about the best part of being bad. With emails and messages from our listeners. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

A short segment cut from our "Working with Kids" episode, here Adam and Dave discuss how they would help to train their kids - both real and hypothetical - for the stressful audition process. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Dave sits down with the Janelle Phaneuf, director of Camarillo Skyway Playhouse's Little Women. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

We both need a vacation... so instead we'll talk about the one Adam went on. It's theatre related and if you're looking to travel why not go to Greece? The Pink Spider's new single: I Can't Get Down Without You from the new album Mutations. https://soundcloud.com/pinkspiders/i-cant-get-down-without-you Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Dave and Adam are back, and they discuss the pros and cons of working with children in theater. Why do some people refuse to do it? What can grown-ups learn from sharing the stage with their underage counterparts? Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Dave talks to the writer and star of an original production happening at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo - Helene Cohen. They discuss what it takes to bring your own work to life on the stage. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

BIG RIVER opens this weekend so Adam sneaks around the theatre collecting actor's and crew's reaction to and feelings about the dreaded "Hell Week." Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Adam is struggling with some of the content in his most recent show so he talks it over with Dave- who is HAVING A BABY RIGHT THIS SECOND (maybe... who knows?) Give a listen to our last episode!!! JK, we'll be back, just maybe delayed a bit or less regular for a while with the new member of the family being so demanding of Dave's time. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

The guys see Next to Normal, Adam saw American Buffalo and we discuss the use of earpieces in modern theatre. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

The guys go over the Tony nominees and makes some GUARANTEES. Putting money where their mouth is... they are ready to bet a shot on these. Here's the complete list: https://www.thankyou30.com/blank-1/2018/05/17/TONY-GUARANTEES Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Dave sees shows... it's just what he does. He's seen 3 and we need to talk about them. And while we're reviewing shows... let's review those who do quite a bit of reviewing. Getting a little meta with our reviews episode here. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

The guys saw Anne Frank, and have things to talk about, specifically bad behavior and the taboo. Also a call out to techies to talk smack on Actors. Give a listen and write to us with your stories. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

We saw Love Never Dies... and Adam has been awaiting Dave's impressions. We talk about this musical sequel backstage at Superior Donuts at the Elite Theatre. Find out what we thought of this show at the Hollywood Pantages. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

This week we celebrate the shows that opened this week. Give you an opportunity to see Thank You 30 members act on stage in Superior Donuts (use the code "Thank you 30" at the door to get 2 tickets for 30 dollars this weekend only, and sit down with Will North from 5 Star Theatricals' production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Another Take 5!!! To celebrate Love Never Dies at the Pantages (Dave is going Tuesday Night and Adam is going a 2nd time Wednesday Night) we wanted to release our little conversation cut from the TOP 5 Episode. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

The guys sit down with Hannah Peterson (Director) and Hayley Silvers (Anne Frank) to talk about the Lit Live Production of The Diary of Anne Frank that runs THIS WEEKEND ONLY!! Get tickets at: http://diaryagoura.brownpapertickets.com Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

The Scottish Play Break a Leg Ghost Lights Peacock Feathers We delve into some of the best Superstitions in theatre. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

Not in a show... well guess you gotta audition... but how? Dave and Adam talk about the ins and outs of the audition process. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

The guys talk Willy Shakes and some local Bardian fancies Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

We heard from you and we judge your TOP 5's!!! Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod

The guys talk Audiences. And the audience loves us. And we love them. And they love us for loving them, And we love them for loving us. And we love each other. That's because none of us got enough love in our childhoods. Intro Music: Somethin' For Ya by Ménage Quad Outro Music: Warmin' Up by Ryan Andersen email: thankyou30pod@gmail.com facebook.com/thankyou30pod Instagram: thankyou30pod Twitter: thankyou30pod