Thespis In The Green Room: A Podcast

S4 Ep3 Thespis Interviews West Hyler, Executive and Artistic Director of the SC New Play Festival Bruce and Melanie talk with Executive and Artistic Director, West Hyler about his career as a professional director, and producing the inaugural South Carolina New Play Festival in Greenville. https://www.southcarolinanewplayfestival.org

S4 Ep2 Thespis chats with Greenville Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan Bruce and Melanie talk with Greenville Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan about his career as an actor and director, how Greenville, South Carolina became his new home, and the future of Greenville Theatre. https://www.greenvilletheatre.org http://www.maxquinlan.net  

S4 Ep1 Thespis chats with actors Karlee Ferreira and Patrick Clements Karlee Ferreira returns to the Green Room to talk about life on tour with Hamilton and playing the Peace Center in her hometown, Greenville, SC. Karlee is joined by her husband, actor Patrick Clements as they share insights into married life as actors, the challenges of 2020, and traveling with a national touring company. 

S3 Ep14  Thespis Interviews Jenna Tamisiea Elser and Christian Elser about GLOW Lyric Theatre's Return GLOW Lyric Theatre is back on stage and founders Jenna Tamisiea Elser and Christian Elser are back in the Green Room talking to Bruce and Melanie about the effects of the 2020 shutdown and their new 2021 Festival Season in Greenville, SC. GLOW's website: https://glowlyric.com  

S3 Ep13 Thespis Interviews Lauren Edwards, Director of Marketing at The Peace Center Bruce and Melanie talk with Lauren Edwards, Director of Marketing at The Peace Center, and find out what it takes to market the arts. Oh, and they get the scoop on what's coming up at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC! Peace Center Website: https://www.peacecenter.org

S3 Ep12 Thespis Talks Actors' Equity Association's Open Access Program Bruce and Melanie break down Actors' Equity Association's new Open Access program that makes it easier than ever to join the union for stage actors and stage managers. AEA Website: https://www.actorsequity.org  

S3 Ep11  Thespis Interviews Steel Magnolias Director, Myra Greene Bruce and Melanie talk with director Myra Greene about her production of Steel Magnolias at Mill Town Players in Pelzer, SC, and about her life in the theatre. Mill Town Players: http://www.milltownplayers.org      

S3 Ep10  Thespis Talks With Orchestra Manager and Pit Musician, Chris Earle Bruce and Melanie chat with musician Chris Earle about life in the Pit and Orchestra Management with GLOW Lyric Theatre. GLOW Lyric Theatre: https://glowlyric.com Chris's Band The Barley Boyz: https://www.facebook.com/thebarleyboyz Chris's Studio: https://www.facebook.com/TapTap-Percussion-Studio-138000809548887/

S3 Ep9 Thespis Talks With Director/Choreographer, Vaughn Newman about Anchored - Deeply Rooted Bruce and Melanie chat with Director/Choreographer Vaughn Newman about his upcoming show Anchored - Deeply Rooted. Tickets and Company Information: https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org  

S3 Ep8  The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: The Tick, Tick... BOOM! Trailer Bruce and Melanie chat about the new film adaptation of the musical Tick, Tick... BOOM! and the recently released trailer. The Trailer on Youtube: https://bit.ly/2TWpBPX  

S3 Ep7  The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: The Kennedy Center Honors Bruce and Melanie discuss the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. An event that recognizes Honorees for a lifetime of artistic achievements. The broadcast of the ceremony can be seen on U.S. television on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 8/7c on CBS. https://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors    

S3 Ep6 Thespis Interviews Western New York Actor & Director Jon May Bruce reconnects with friend and colleague Jon May, an actor, and director from Western New York. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Western New York theatre scene, and Bruce and Jon's general antics are among the topics. https://lockportpalacetheatre.org https://musicalfare.com https://irishclassical.com https://www.sheas.org  

S3 Ep5  The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: Audition Stories Bruce and Melanie share Audition Stories in this edition of The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast.

S3 Ep4  A Thespis Tribute to Roderice Cardell - THEMADDDARTIST Bruce and Melanie highlight some key moments from past interviews with Roderice Cardell - TheMadddArtist. They honor both his memory and his incredible contributions to the arts and the community.

S3 Ep3  Thespis Reviews the 2017 West End Revival of 42nd Street Bruce and Melanie discuss their reactions to the 2017 West End Revival of the musical 42nd Street that is available to stream on BroadwayHD. https://www.broadwayhd.com  

S3 Ep2  The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: Looking Forward to Theatre's Comeback Bruce and Melanie introduce a new podcast format: The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast. In these short-form episodes, they will address one question or topic for the length of an intermission. In this week's episode, Bruce and Melanie discuss what they are looking forward to most when theatre returns.  

S3 Ep01  2021-04-22  Thespis Returns! Bruce and Melanie are back for Season 3 to discuss more topics in theatre, the performing arts, and the business of show. Articles mentioned: -Game of Thrones Stage Production In the Works https://www.playbill.com/article/game-of-thrones-stage-production-in-the-works -The Mousetrap Will Reopen in London's West End With 2 Different Casts https://www.playbill.com/article/the-mousetrap-will-reopen-in-londons-west-end-in-may-with-2-different-casts -Greenville Theatre Completes Three Year Search For Retiring Director's Replacement https://bit.ly/3sIBFQH -The Warehouse Theatre Raises The Curtain On A New Look https://bit.ly/3neD7Jt    

S2 Ep14 2020-12-4 Thespis Looks at From Here to Eternity: The Musical on BroadwayHD Bruce and Melanie talk about From Here to Eternity: The Musical, a West End production that recently streamed on The Shows Must Go On YouTube Channel and is currently streaming on BroadwayHD. BroadwayHD: https://www.broadwayhd.com The Shows Must Go On YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag  

S2 Ep13 2020-11-5 Thespis Looks at What the Constitution Means to Me on Amazon Prime Video Bruce and Melanie talk about What the Constitution Means to Me, a Broadway show previously filmed and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Show Website: https://constitutionbroadway.com Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com  

S2 Ep12 2020-10-20 Thespis Interviews Market Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Noah Taylor Bruce and Melanie chat with Noah Taylor, Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Market Theatre and Founder and Graphic Designer at Lunchbox Creative, LLC. Market Theatre: https://markettheatre.org Lunchbox Creative: https://www.thatlunchbox.com

S2 Ep11 2020-10-6 Thespis Interviews Ben Dawkins, Director of The Laramie Project Bruce and Melanie talk with performer and director, Ben Dawkins about Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Laramie Project. https://proudmarytheatre.com

S2 Ep10 2020-10-2 Thespis Interviews Director and Producer Tim St Clair II Bruce and Melanie chat with Tim St Clair II founder and producer of Upstate Sings! and producer and director of Let the Good Times Roll at Mauldin Cultural Center. http://www.upstatesings.com https://mauldinculturalcenter.org      

S2 Ep9 2020-9-25 Thespis Interviews Jessica Eckenrod Cherry from The Warehouse Theatre's Objectivity Bruce and Melanie catch up with Jessica Eckenrod Cherry about her upcoming virtual production of Objectivity: From Clutter to Clarity with Mary Del Campo at The Warehouse Theatre. https://warehousetheatre.com

S2 Ep08 2020-9-13 Thespis Script Club - Joshua Harmon's Admissions with Neil Shurley and Ellen Jones Bruce and Melanie along with guests Ellen Jones and Neil Shurley discuss the play Admissions by Joshua Harmon. https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/64327/admissions  

S2 Ep07 2020-9-4 Thespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea from GLOW Lyric Theatre Bruce and Melanie talk with Executive Director, Christian Elser and Artistic Director, Jenna Tamisiea from GLOW Lyric Theatre about the impact of 2020's global events on their company and the performing arts industry. https://glowlyric.com          

S2 Ep06 2020-8-19 Thespis Talks The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Bruce and Melanie talk about the biggest theatre festival in the world, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. https://www.edfringe.com https://listings.edfringe.com  

S2 Ep05 2020-7-30 Thespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre Part 1 Bruce and Melanie host a roundtable discussion on race inside (and outside) the theatre industry in this two-part double episode. With guests LeRoy Kennedy, Vaughn D. Newman Jr., Clark E. Nesbitt, and Roderice Cardell aka THEMADDDARTIST. https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org https://themadddartist.com

S2 Ep05 2020-7-30 Thespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre Part 2 Bruce and Melanie host a roundtable discussion on race inside (and outside) the theatre industry in this two-part double episode. With guests LeRoy Kennedy, Vaughn D. Newman Jr., Clark E. Nesbitt, and Roderice Cardell aka THEMADDDARTIST. https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org https://themadddartist.com  

S2 Ep4 2020-3-28 Thespis Talks Theatre Online - Theatre During Quarantine Bruce and Melanie explore the options for seeing shows online. Links below: BroadwayHD: https://www.broadwayhd.com Oklahoma! Free thru 3/29/20: https://www.broadwayhd.com/categories/oklahoma-web Digital Theatre: https://www.digitaltheatre.com/consumer MarqueeTV: https://www.marquee.tv Netflix: https://www.netflix.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com Filmed on Stage: http://www.filmedonstage.com National Theatre Live at Home: https://bit.ly/3dzckSN National Theatre Live on YouTube: https://bit.ly/39nWtmY  PBS Great Performances:  https://www.pbs.org/show/great-performances Schaubühne (Berlin): https://www.schaubuehne.de Schaubühne (Berlin) Online Schedule: https://www.schaubuehne.de/de/seiten/online-spielplan.html Shakespeare's Globe Online: https://globeplayer.tv Royal Opera House: https://www.roh.org.uk Royal Opera House YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalOperaHouse Sadler's Wells - Dance Theatre (London): https://www.sadlerswells.com Sadler's Wells Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/ Out of the Box Theatrics - The Pink Unicorn: https://bit.ly/3asCp41 The Actors Fund & Seth Rudetsky's Stars in the House: https://www.youtube.com/user/actorsfundorg The Rosie O'Donnell Show LIVE! Give #withme to The Actors Fund: https://bit.ly/39pcRn5 The Actors Fund: https://actorsfund.org Feinstein’s/54 Below - 54 Below At Home: https://54below.com/54belowathome Feinstein’s/54 Below - 54 Below At Home Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/54Below Patrick Stewart: https://twitter.com @SirPatStew Helen Mirren: https://www.instagram.com @helenmirren Together SpARTanburg! with the Spartanburg Little Theatre, Spartanburg Philharmonic, and Ballet Spartanburg: Any of these organizations Facebook or Instagram pages.  

S2 Ep03 2020-3-05 Thespis Interviews Ahsha M. Daniels, Director of Spartanburg Little Theatre's Terms of Endearment Bruce and Melanie chat with director, Ahsha M. Daniels about her upcoming production of Terms of Endearment with the Spartanburg Little Theatre. https://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com

S2 Ep02 2020-2-06 Thespis Interviews Anne Kelly Tromsness, Director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Pink Unicorn Melanie talks with Director, Anne Kelly Tromsness about the upcoming production of Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Pink Unicorn. http://proudmarytheatre.com

S2 Ep1 2020-1-17 Bruce And Melanie Are Back! Melanie and Bruce return for Season 2 of Thespis in the Green Room. In this episode, they discuss where Melanie has been for the past several months and talk about Bruce's upcoming show, Moonlight and Magnolias with Mill Town Players. http://www.milltownplayers.org

S1 Ep41 2019-7-17 Thespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea, Founders of Glow Lyric Theatre Bruce and Melanie chat with Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea about Glow Lyric Theatre and their 2019 Summer Festival Season. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://glowlyric.com

S1 Ep40 2019-7-13 Thespis Interviews Christopher Rose, Director of Heathers: The Musical Bruce and Melanie chat with director Christopher Rose about Market Theatre Company's upcoming production of Heathers: The Musical. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://www.themarketanderson.org

S1 Ep39 2019-7- 6 Thespis Talks Theatre News Headlines for Summer 2019 Bruce and Melanie review headlines making theatre news for summer 2019. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. Playbill.com Shows on national tours: http://www.playbill.com/article/current-and-upcoming-national-tours Shows that are closing: http://www.playbill.com/article/last-chance-schedule-of-upcoming-broadway-and-off-broadway-show-closings  Additional information about show closings: http://www.playbill.com/article/grosses-analysis-kiss-me-kate-goes-out-on-a-kelli-ohara-esque-high-note  Broadway Grosses: http://www.playbill.com/grosses?week=2019-06-30 BroadwayWorld.com Production photos of Rock of Ages: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-ROCK-OF-AGES-Brings-the-Jam-Back-to-the-Stage-20190702 Production photos of Hugh Jackman in The Man. The Music. The Show: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-See-the-Official-Photos-from-Hugh-Jackmans-THE-MAN-THE-MUSIC-THE-SHOW-20190701 Hamilton expanding into new markets: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HAMILTON-Could-Be-Headed-to-Asia-Mexico-Paris-Germany-and-on-an-Australian-Tour-20190616  TheatreMania.com Waitress will offer free pies: https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/waitress-to-offer-free-pies-to-full-price-ticket_89176.html Biographical musical about Neil Diamond in development: https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/neil-diamond-biomusical-headed-to-broadway_89186.html Live readings of The Mueller Report: AmericanTheatre.org - https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/02/the-mueller-report-is-the-surprise-hit-of-the-summer/ Variety.com - https://variety.com/2019/legit/news/annette-bening-john-lithgow-mueller-report-1203251423/ LATimes.com - https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-mueller-report-play-investigation-live-20190624-story.html WhatsOnStage.com Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical to debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://www.whatsonstage.com/edinburgh-theatre/news/cruel-intentions-musical-cast-fringe_49377.html Edinburgh Fringe predicted sell outs: https://www.whatsonstage.com/edinburgh-theatre/news/10-edinburgh-festival-shows-book-early-tickets_46989.html

S1 Ep38 2019-6-29 Thespis Talks Theatre Awards Bruce and Melanie talk about theatre awards from around the world. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.

S1 Ep37 2019-22-6 Thespis Interviews Vaughn Newman, Founder of Vaughn Newman Dance Bruce and Melanie chat with choreographer, Vaughn Newman, founder of Vaughn Newman Dance. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org https://www.facebook.com/vaughnnewmandance      

S1 Ep36 2019-6-14 Thespis Interviews Bruce Meahl, Actor in Driving Miss Daisy Melanie talks with Bruce about his return to the stage in Driving Miss Daisy at Centre Stage. Plus, show listings for the upstate of South Carolina! https://centrestage.org

S1 Ep35 2019-6-7 Thespis Interviews Dr Kate Roark, Director of Fun Home Melanie chats with Dr Kate Roark, director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's Fun Home. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://proudmarytheatre.com https://www.facebook.com/ProudMaryTheatreCompany

S1 Ep34 2019-5-31 Thespis Interviews Sandy Staggs, Producer of the Spartanburg Fringe Arts Festival Bruce and Melanie welcome back producer Sandy Staggs and chat about the inaugural Spartanburg Fringe Arts Festival. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://spartanburgfringefestival.com https://www.facebook.com/SpartanburgFringeFestival    

S1 Ep33 2019-5-25 Thespis Interviews with Ryan Hewitt, Artistic Director of Greenwood Community Theatre Bruce and Melanie chat with Ryan Hewitt, Artistic Director and Youth & Outreach Coordinator at The Greenwood Community Theatre, about their upcoming production of Seussical, GCT's summer camps for kids and teens, and the new light in Ryan's life. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina. http://www.emeraldtriangle.us/theatre/main-page https://www.facebook.com/greenwoodcommunitytheatre    

S1 Ep32 2019-5-18 Thespis Interviews John Fagan, Producing Director of the Warehouse Theatre's Upstate Shakespeare Festival Bruce and Melanie chat with John Fagan, Producing Director of the Warehouse Theatre's Upstate Shakespeare Festival, celebrating 25 years this season. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111683618871457/ https://warehousetheatre.com/season/upstate-shakespeare-festival/      

S1 Ep31 2018-5-9 Thespis Interviews Sarah Robertson, Patron Services Manager, Peace Center Bruce and Melanie chat with Sarah Robertson, CVP and Patron Services Manager at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC. Plus shows listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.peacecenter.org  

S1 Ep30 2019-5-2 Thespis Interviews Music Director, LeRoy Kennedy Bruce and Melanie talk with Music Director, Performer, and Educator, LeRoy Kennedy about what's involved with directing the music on a show and Spartanburg Little Theatre's upcoming production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com https://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org  

S1 Ep29 2019-4-25 Thespis Interviews Dan Granke, Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director Melanie talks with Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director, and Educator, Dan Granke. Bruce and Melanie catch-up. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.teamidi.org https://www.safd.org https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/unto-these-hills http://theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu/content/go/theatre

S1 Ep28 2019-4-11 Thespis Interviews Laura Rikard, Director, Actor, Educator, TIE Co-Founder Melanie chats with Laura Rikard, Assistant Professor of Theatre at USC-Upstate, Co-Founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education, Director, Actor, and New Mom! Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.theatricalintimacyed.com https://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/college-of-arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/fine-arts-and-communication-studies/theatre-program/

S1 Ep27 2019-4-4 Thespis Talks Upstate Theatres' 2019/2020 Seasons Bruce and Melanie discuss the upcoming seasons of Upstate Theatres. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.

S1 Ep26 2019-3-28 Thespis Interviews THEMADDDARTIST Roderice Cardell, Performance Artist Melanie talks with THEMADDDARTIST Roderice Cardell, a performance artist based in the Upstate, about his work and upcoming presentation at Tedx Greenville. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://themadddartist.com https://tedxgreenville.com https://www.westmainartists.org

S1 Ep25 2019-3-14 Thespis Interviews Theatre Journalist and Company Founder, Sandy Staggs Melanie chats with Sandy Staggs, Theatre Journalist, Founder/Editor of Carolina Curtain Call, and Founder/Artistic Director of Proud Mary Theatre Company. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://carolinacurtaincall.com http://proudmarytheatre.com      

S1 Ep24 2019-3-9 Thespis Talks SETC with AEA Stage Manager Shannon Graves Rossi Melanie talks with Actors' Equity Association Stage Manager Shannon Graves Rossi about their trip to the Southeast Theatre Conference Convention. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.    

S1 Ep23 2019-2-28 Thespis Talks Standing Ovations Bruce and Melanie talk about standing ovations. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.