Podcasts about firehouse theatre

In this episode: The cops of Badge Patrol seek a seasonal shoplifter; Dr. Destiny and Nurse Glenda exchange Christmas gifts; and Captain Fremulon teams up with Santa to stop an AI naughty and nice list run amok. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 1, 2024. Featuring Joey Bishop; Renee Hoyos; Corey Hull; Jenna Jordan; Gina McKenzie; Don Polaski; Kristina Schneider; Anja Thomas. Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

In this episode: Cliff Hanger, Private Eye is hired to find a missing man by both of the man's wives; an unusual bakery and its treats are the subject of another tale from sinister storyteller Madam Midnight; and Captain Fremulon combines business with pleasure when he starts booking vacationers aboard the Starchaser. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on September 29, 2024. Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mike; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Ralph; Preen; Captain Fremulon); Helen Hardymon (Teen #2; Cop; Mattie; Mysterious Voice); Reid Hardymon (Doctor; Grossman; Winger; Client); Renee Hoyos (PBR Announcer; Sherry; Woman; Petey); Corey Hull (Caller; Teen #1; Earl; Buck Taciturn; Fremulon Announcer); Dale Leopold (Cliff Hanger; News Anchor; Buck Taciturn Announcer; Man #2; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Gus; Charlie; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Betty; Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

The Colorado Theatre Guild President joins the pod to talk Henry Awards, theatre challenges, hot new shows and more   In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca welcome Betty Hart, President of the Colorado Theatre Guild. With some of the usual sturm und drang over the recent Henry Awards nominations and recent news about some theatres in trouble, it seemed like a good time to have Betty on to talk things over.   We also go over our Colorado Headliners — our Top 10 list of shows and events to keep an eye out for. This week's Headliners include:   A Chorus Line – Phamaly Theatre Company, Aug. 8-25, Denver School of Rock – Miners Alley, July 26-Sept. 15, Golden Othello 24 – Firehouse Theatre, June 29-July 27, Denver Alice in Wonderland – Arts in the Open, July 6-14 at Chautauqua Park, Boulder Cabaret, Backstage Theatre through Aug. 11, Breckenridge The Matriarchy Presents – RISE Comedy, July 6, Denver In Concert, Sondheim & Schonberg – The Spark, June 27-July 7, Boulder Thingamajig Theatre in Pagosa Springs summer rep season through Aug. 31 Troy Walker, comedian, Comedy Works July 5-6, Denver The Bonfils Girl, July 11, 12 at Studio Loft, Denver and Aug. 17 at Historic Elitch Theatre

In this episode: Cliff Hanger, Private Eye plays corner man for a boxer under pressure to take a dive; US Marshal Buck Taciturn runs for mayor; and Captain Fremulon and crew face their toughest challenge yet - an unpaid furlough. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on April 24, 2023. Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mike; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Ralph; Preen; Captain Fremulon); Helen Hardymon (Teen #2; Cop; Mattie; Mysterious Voice); Reid Hardymon (Doctor; Grossman; Winger; Client); Renee Hoyos (PBR Announcer; Sherry; Woman; Petey); Corey Hull (Caller; Teen #1; Earl; Buck Taciturn; Fremulon Announcer); Dale Leopold (Cliff Hanger; News Anchor; Buck Taciturn Announcer; Man #2; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Gus; Charlie; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Betty; Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya with Katelyn Vieni; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

Betty Migliaccio has been a firefighter for the City of Richmond for 9 years. Like many other first responders, she has a lot of stories to tell. Migliaccio's experience is the focus of one of four new one-act plays at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond. The show, called First Responses, ends this Sunday.  Morning Edition Host Phil Liles recently spoke to Migliaccio.

As the Dream Team struggles to stand up for themselves, Shadow Woman comes out of the shadows.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

As they hunt down the Shadow-Woman, Dom, Patrick, April, and Libby must put their cards on the table. Meanwhile, the Folsom Group is finally revealed.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

April takes the blame for a high-profile murder. Dom deals with Marvelous Man's less-than-marvelous legacy. And a high-strung River City finally reaches its breaking point.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

We're in a time where we are seeing new voices, new types of voices telling their stories and people create their identity through seeing themselves reflected in work, in all Art, all literature, in any aspect. And if you don't see yourself reflected EVER then think about how that impacts your life and not only in the character, but the narratives in all its ways. And that's why I hope to continue to create not only if I can create it, but foster it in other people.  Karen Cecilia She/Her/Hers (Playwright, Screenwriter, Director) Her work has been seen in NYC at 3LD, La Mama, HERE Arts Center, Dixon Place, Theater For The New City, Theatre Odyssey, Sarasota FL, The Coalescence Theatre, Illinois and The Firehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA and Jermyn Street Theater, London England.

Libby struggles with the attack on her sister. April's obsession with the Event reaches a breaking point. Dom helps Patrick find love.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

In the precious moments before an explosion devastates River City, we flash back and flash forward to follow the fractured fables of all our heroes at their lowest.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

And now...we return to television's top-rated live and local midnight talk show--Talk and Gawk, with Leviticus Ladyslipper and Champagne Ennui.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

As River City adjusts to a world without Supers, April grows more desperate in her search for the cause of The Event. Patrick gets a dose of his own dramatic backstory at the source of all evil: the DMV.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

Dom gets inside Patrick's head for the local theatre. April and Libby get drunk together, discovering secrets of those they once knew. A new, shadowy force warns of coming disaster. Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

And now...a message for River Citizens from our friends at the Folsom Group.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

Dom finds a furry friend--who might be more than meets the eye. April continues the hunt for the vigilante Iron Maiden, while Patrick makes an unlikely ally. Libby starts to wonder about a new faction with a grip on the mayor.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

April Anderson has a secret meeting with Mayor Annette Bernstein about uncovering the true identity of Iron Maiden--while Libby Ross takes notes in the corner. Dominic Taylor (Marvelous Man) struggles having to change for the first time in his life, and needs his new roommate to help pay bills. Patrick Pritchard (Prof. Peril) has a job interview lined up at Lennox Corp, but can he really just stop being evil? A mysterious organization thinks they can recruit him to be one of their villains.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

The struggle is real for Dominic Taylor without his Marvelous Man superpowers. He's going out of his way to do good, but it's just not the same as a regular person. Dom and his new roommate, Patrick Pritchard (Prof. Peril) discover getting drunk and watching reality TV. They melt their brains after getting hooked on The Real Housewives of West Cosmopolis. The rivalry between April and Claire heats up. April thinks people in power might know more than they will admit. April takes Libby Ross (Iron Maiden) out for drinks and presses for a meeting with the Mayor. Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

The age of superheroes is over! When a mysterious catastrophe causes the capes and masks of River City to lose their powers, Marvelous Man and Professor Peril face their biggest challenge yet... losing their privilege.Marvelous Man (AKA: Dominic Taylor) must learn to cope with losing his powers How can our hero fight when everything hurts? Professor Peril (AKA: Patrick Pritchard) parts ways with his henchman who's tired of his abuse and has to get past the angry crowds ready to dish out vigilante justice. Intrepid reporter April Anderson investigates the mystery, but she gets scooped by her sauntering rival, Claire Cornwallis. Morally gray anti-hero Iron Maiden robs a bank and is pursued by both Marvelous Man and Professor Peril, desperate for her help.Featuring the voice talent of Anne Michelle Forbes, Erica Hughes, Paul Major, Amber Marie Martinez, Nora Ogunleye, Paige Reisenfeld, Luke Schares, Adam Turck. Original music by Miya King. Written by Chandler Hubbard and directed by PJ Freebourn. Pre-production by: Donna Warfield, Margaret Bavolack. Post-production by: Aaryan Balu, Kym Allen, Thomas Bowman and Nate Petersen. Man: The Live Podcast is produced by Jackleg Media and performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. www.jacklegmedia.com/man

Superheroes and villains lose their powers and must save River City as regular people. Man is a superhero sitcom performed with a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.New episodes weekly starting September 15, 2022. Season 1 includes 12 full episodes released and intermittent bonus content. www.jacklegmedia.com/manProduced by Jackleg Media and Firehouse Theatre. Created & written by Chandler Hubbard. Directed by PJ Freebourn. Starring Adam Turck, Amber Martinez, Paul Major, Anne Michelle Forbes, Nora Ogunleye, Erica Hughes, Luke Schares, Paige Reisenfeld, Bianca Bryan.

New episodes published Thursdays beginning September 15, 2022. Season 1 includes 12 full episodes and bonus content. Superheroes and villains lose their powers and must band together to save River City as regular people. Man is a superhero sitcom performed in front of a live audience at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.www.jacklegmedia.com/manCreated & written by Chandler Hubbard. Directed by PJ Freebourn. Produced by Jackleg Media and Firehouse Theatre. Starring Adam Turck, Amber Martinez, Paul Major, Anne Michelle Forbes, Nora Ogunleye, Erica Hughes, Luke Schares, Paige Reisenfeld, Bianca Bryan.

If you can't make it to Richmond, catch the latest of the best of my Divorce Diaries show I am rehearsing while taking multiple pauses to fulfill mom duties, fears of COVID, and just random redirecting of myself and the undiagnosed ADHD I have. Hope you can make it to Richmond! Divorce Diaries will be at Firehouse Theatre on July 28th 7:30pm https://divorcediaries.eventbrite.com #divorcediariesshow #divorcediaries #divorce #divorced #divorcepodcasts #singlemom #comedianslife #divorcehumor #divorcerecovery #divorcesupport --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/divorcediaries/support

In this episode - a stolen doll leads to a Christmas caper for Cliff Hanger, private eye; the hospital staff plans a holiday party in "Paging Dr. Destiny;" a variety show from the golden age of radio is edited for a more enlightened age; and a time loop threatens New Year's Eve in "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon." Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 19, 2021. Featuring: Joe Bishop (Bracken; Fiance; Steve Valentine Announcer; Fremulon); Kyla Daniel-Hart (Kid, Reilly McGill; Daisy; Nurse Glenda; Peggy; Evelyn); Corey Hull (Dave; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Doll; Son; Barrymore; Petey); Dale Leopold (PBR Santa; Cliff Hanger; Roger; Fremulon Announcer);  Austin Lewis (PBR Announcer; Deveraux; Destiny Announcer; Steve Valentine; Gammetz); James Nygren (War on Xmas Man; Dad; Caroler; Dr. Destiny; Todd; Gibson; Computer); Don Polaski (Craig; Santa; Murphy; Dr. Fields; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly; Olivia; Mom; Trudy; Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower

In this episode - our return to the stage after a long Covid hiatus - amateur sleuths Jan and Jim Malone solve a mystery at the museum; a salary dispute silences the star of "Hello from Hollywood;" Orson Welles coaches a softball team in another episode of his radio sitcom; and a mysterious enemy is out for revenge against Captain Fremulon. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on September 26, 2021 Featuring: Noah Downs (Contestant 1, Dave, Malones Announcer, Cowboy, Junior, Snyder); Corey Hull (Host 2, Man, Robber 2, Jim Malone, Charles, Welles Announcer, Dr. Nefarious); Dale Leopold (Host 1, Elmo, William Shatner, Stiles, Orson Welles, Fremulon Announcer, Warden); Gina McKenzie (Contestant 2, Announcer 2, Jan Malone, Peg, Chief); James Nygren (Shatner Class Announcer, Robber 1, Hollywood Announcer, Captain Fremulon); Don Polaski (Craig, Man 2, Higgins, DeVille, Fremulon Narrator); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer, Woman, Sunderland, Eudora, Penny); Anja Thomas (Molly, Woman, Daphne, Mayor, Babs, Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower

In this episode - the Doyle Sisters get a new neighbor; an intrepid reporter receives an unusual award for her investigative reporting; and a reunion with his old crew is anything but a happy trip down memory lane for Captain Fremulon. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on April 24, 2022. Featuring: Joe Bishop (Doyle Sisters Announcer, Captain Fremulon, PBR Listener; Kid in Dairy Delight commercial); Helen Hardymon (Annie Doyle; Julia; Dr. Piper; Kid in Dairy Delight commercial); Reid Hardymon (Man in Cud commercial; Mailman; Doctor; Oliver); Corey Hull (Mr. Doyle, Editor, Fremulon announcer, Guard); Dale Leopold (Agent Stack, Stop the Press announcer, Captain Rake); Gina McKenzie (PBR Listener; Woman in Cud Commercial; Mrs. Nesbitt; Actress playing Julia; Wanda); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper, Tony; Fremulon narrator); Kristina Schneider (PBR announcer, Mrs. Doyle, Petey, Mom in Dairy Delight commercial); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein, Patty Doyle, Ciggy, Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower Tickets are on sale now for our next live show - Sunday, July 31st at 7:30 pm at Richmond's Firehouse Theatre. Click here to buy yours today.  You can also click here to buy tickets for our 2022 production of "The War of the Worlds" on Sunday, October 16th at 7:30 pm. 

In this episode - our last pre-Covid show - the Doyle Sisters solve a Valentine's Day mystery; Buck Taciturn plays Cyrano for a shy cowboy; and a luxurious space cruise is the setting for romance and danger on "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon." Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on February 2, 2020 Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mr. Doyle, Singing Cowboy 2, Will, Captain Fremulon); Noah Downs (Ryan, Doyle Sisters Announcer, Timmy, Singing Cowboy 3, Buck, Hobbes); Kyla Daniel-Hart (PBR Announcer, Mrs. McCall, Emily, Dairy Delight Singer 1); Corey Hull (Dave, Wallace, Singing Cowboy 1, Dairy Delight Announcer, Bodyguard); Jenna Jordan (Diane, Annie Doyle, Dairy Delight Singer 3, Queen); Dale Leopold (Stan, Agent Stack, Buck Taciturn Announcer, Flint Steel); Don Polaski (Craig, Principal, Singing Cowboy 4, Charlie, Fremulon Narrator); Kristina Schneider (Beatrice, Sally, Professor, Bartender, Petey, Dairy Deight Singer 3); Anja Thomas (Molly, Patty Doyle, Dairy Delight Singer 4, Wendy)  Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower

In this episode: ace attorney Skip Gardner defends a songwriter accused of killing a plagiarist producer; America's ace superhero Uncle Sam's Smasher strikes back against socialism; teachers and students star in "Homeroom Hijinks" - radio's classiest comedy; and Captain Fremulon and company must save the galaxy from an energy cloud with a big appetite. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on February 27, 2022 Featuring: Joey Bishop (Skip Gardner Announcer, Cop, Doctor #3, Bower's Customer, Captain Fremulon); Kyla Daniel-Hart (Tina; Timmy; Dr. Mendes); Noah Downs (Skip Gardner, Uncle Sam Announcer, Colonist); Helen Hardymon (Juror; Captain Garrett; Mom in Dairy Delight Commercial); Reid Hardymon (Hank; Doctor #1; Daniel; Entity); Corey Hull (Dave; Perkins; Socialist Doctor; Mr. Tomlin; Fremulon Announcer; Doug); Dale Leopold (PBR Listener; DJ; Morgan; Uncle Sam's Smasher; Entity's Dad); Gina McKenzie (Caller; Woman in Beefeater Commercial; Mrs. Kowalski; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Guard; Judge; Coughy; Principal Belt; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Hannah Polaski (Ms. Winters; Ms. Grant; Petey Peterson); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer; Phyllis Lane; Doctor #2; Margaret; Entity's Mom); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Prosecutor; Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

This week on CURTAIN CALL Jerry Williams interviews Andrew Gall who wrote and directed the world premiere play WALLED IN at Firehouse Theatre.

This week on CURTAIN CALL Julinda Lewis, Claire Boswell and our latest addition to the Critics Circle, Julie Turner, will review FIRES IN THE MIRROR at Firehouse Theatre.

It's April of 2021 and theaters and music venues are already staging a full re-opening. There's news every day about new apps that can help venues and audiences follow health and safety guidelines, and just about everyone you talk to says they have missed seeing live performances more than anything else. But I'll admit, I'm very skeptical about how soon things will return to the way it was, and whether or not people actually want it to. Aside from being a lot more conscious about health and safety, I'm wondering how our tastes have changed, and what kind of stories we'll be open to hearing about, in music lyrics, in movie themes, you name it. My guest in this episode may have a take on this. Joel Bassin, Producing Artistic Director of Firehouse Theatre in Virginia, is a veteran actor and artistic director with a long list of credits, and his theater company was probably the first to re-open back in June of 2020 hosting small private performances, sometimes for only two people. Since re-opening, Joel and the staff of Firehouse Theater, have been in a constant stream of exploration, and to some degree figured out what could work, what audiences were willing to pay for, and how much. Some of these answers will surprise you. Homepage: https://www.firehousetheatre.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirehouseTheatre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/firehouserva --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shomeelife/support

Jerry Williams discusses the Firehouse Theatre production of KRAPP’S LAST TAPE with the only actor Alan Sader and the director James Ricks. http://wrir.org/show/open-source-rva/  #CurtainCall Click here for information on the new RTCC mentorship program, AMP!

I’m Stefan Sittig and welcome to AMERICAN THEATRE ARTISTS ONLINE, where we talk with leading contemporary figures in American Theatre. DEBRA CLINTON is passionate about theatre and especially theatre education in all its forms. A theatre artist for over 30 years, Debra Clinton has made a career performing, directing, writing, and teaching theatre. As the current President of Virginia Theatre Association (VTA), one of the largest state theatre associations in the country, she is responsible for connecting, creating, cultivating and advocating for practitioners of theatre across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Debra’s directorial credits include work at Virginia Repertory Theatre, Firehouse Theatre, Richmond Triangle Players, Dogwood Dell and countless productions at the Weinstein JCC in Richmond, VA, where she is artistic director of the Jewish Family Theatre. Debra is a proud recipient of the 2013 Theresa Pollack award for excellence in theatre, as well as a recipient of a Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Award for her libretto and lyrics for the original musical, Croaker, along with composer Jason Marks, which received a NYC production Off Off Broadway in 2016. 

I’m Stefan Sittig and welcome to AMERICAN THEATRE ARTISTS ONLINE, where we talk with leading contemporary figures in American Theatre. You can’t think of Washington, D.C. theatre, without thinking of Frank Britton, a DC native who has been a part of the local professional theatre scene for nearly two decades. He is a graduate and faculty member of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Georgetown, and has appeared in productions with many area theatres including Arena Stage, Imagination Stage, Round House Theatre, Washington Stage Guild, Avant Bard Theatre, Rorschach Theatre, 1st Stage, NextStop Theatre Company, Theater Alliance and SCENA Theatre. He has appeared regionally at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, Virginia Shakespeare Festival, Burning Coal Theatre Co in Raleigh, NC, and off-off-Broadway at La MaMa ETC in New York City. In 2018, he earned the Helen Hayes Award (DC’s equivalent of the Tony) for his performance in JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN.

Another year is coming to a close.  It's time to think about what we want in 2020.  Jonah Munroe knows what he wants in the new year.  Jonah is a local DFW actor who has performed with Tarrant Actors Regional Theatre, Firehouse Theatre, Pegasus Theatre, Stolen Shakespeare Guild, and more, most recently in A Chorus Line at Mainstage Irving.  In this episode he talks about his new year resolutions for himself, and for the DFW theatre scene as a whole.    Special thanks to Gracepoint Media for the studio space where we recorded this episode.  Find them at gracepoint.media

CJ talks about why Pandas are useless, the effects of having an overnight viral post on facebook (60k shares!) and touches on dealing with grief. This may be the most entertaining episode yet, and I had a blast recording it! You can see CJ portray reporter Michael McCormack in "Lombardi" running at Firehouse Theatre 11/10 through 11/23. 

In this episode of TeaTalks we are joined by prominent female identifying directors in the DFW area as we spill the tea about upcoming productions, gender inequality, and how to advance within a male dominated industry. Our special guests are Lindsay Goldapp, the Artistic Director and Founder of Stomping Ground Comedy, Marilyn Setu, the Director of Once on This Island at Firehouse Theatre, and Emily Faith, Co-Founder of Lily and Joan and the Director of Midsummer Night's Dream.

We're posting a day late because of *reasons* and the episode was going to be a one-two punch of TheatreLab but nope, because *schedules.* We're not complaining, though, because we have two great directors on the show: theater stalwart Melissa Rayford talking about GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES, opening at TheatreLAB on June 4th, and Billy Christopher Maupin interrupted in the midst of putting the final polish on PRELUDES, the musical fantasia that opens TODAY at Firehouse Theatre. Both talk about directing shows that are NOT Godspell, as well as many other fascinating theatery things.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year on the air! The Firehouse Radio Players are back with tidings of comfort, joy, and laughs with our 2017 Holiday Spectacular! J In this episode: a Grinch’s plans to steal Christmas are foiled by the cops of Badge Patrol. Then, it’s a holiday hospital soap opera courtesy of Paging Dr. Destiny. Finally, we blast off in a one-horse open spaceship in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon! (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 18, 2017) ​ Featuring: Joe Bishop; Rachel Dilliplane; Noah Downs; Matt Ferguson; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Anja Thomas Directed by James Nygren; Written by Jack Mooney; Sound Effects by Kathy Bishop and David Hightower; Music by Free Jambalaya

Live, from Firehouse Theatre, the Firehouse Radio Players are on the air! In this episode: we're back on the gumshoe beat with everyone's favorite soft-boiled sleuth Cliff Hanger, Private Eye; the biggest stars in the movies present motion pictures for your ears in Hello from Hollywood; and the outer space head case of a hero is at it again in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon. (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on August 7, 2017) Featuring: Amanda Cinflo; Noah Downs; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski; Anja Thomas Directed by James Nygren; Written by Jack Mooney; Music by Free Jambalya; Sound Effects by David Hightower

Sleigh bells ring - are you listening? The Firehouse Radio Players are back with an all-new original live comedy radio show just in time for the holidays. In this show: a Christmas caper means holly jolly mystery for Cliff Hanger, Private Eye; in the old west, Buck Taciturn, US Marshal tracks a gang of desperadoes on Christmas Eve; and holiday hijinks are in full supply in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon. (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 4, 2016.) Featuring: Joey Bishop; Harry Caufield; Rachel Delony ; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski Directed by James Nygren; Music by Logan Byam; Sound Effects by David Hightower; Written by Jack Mooney

We interrupt this program to bring you this breaking news bulletin - The Firehouse Radio Players excited to present the infamous radio drama The War of The Worlds.* The legendary show staged in 1938 by Orson Welles and The Mercury Theater On The Air comes to life again. Thrill to the eyewitness accounts of the mysterious invaders from Mars, and listen in from the front lines as humanity wages a war for its very survival! (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on October 29, 2016.) Featuring: Joey Bishop; Harry Caufield; Rachel Delony; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski Music by Logan Byam; Sound Patterns by Erinn Perry; Directed by James Nygren Written by Howard E. Koch, "The War of the Worlds" is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

Don’t touch that dial! Firehouse Radio Players are back “on the air” and onstage at Firehouse Theatre! In tonight's broadcast: No clue is too small and no fee is too big to escape the attention of Cliff Hanger, Private Eye. Then: egos and actors clash when the curtain rises on Hello from Hollywood, a radio recreation of a big screen movie classic. Finally: just when you thought it was safe to go back into space, the galaxy’s greatest space ranger returns in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon. Featuring: Cat Bagby; Harry Caufield; Molly Greenspan; Austin Lewis; James Nygren; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski Directed by James Nygren; Music by Kim Fox; Sound Patterns by David Hightower; Written by Jack Mooney

Tune in for another new "old time radio" broadcast from Firehouse Radio Players! In tonight's broadcast: Meet "The Doyle Sisters," a pair of plucky girl detectives who can solve any crime before curfew; prepare for your spine to be chilled by radio's sinister storyteller supreme in "Tales from Madam Midnight;" and an actor rides along with the Space Ranger crew in "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon" (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia on December 29, 2015). Featuring: Joey Bishop; Rachel Dilliplane; Matt Ferguson; Clara Hoch; Dale Leopold; James Nygren; Lesie Pumphrey Music by Matt Treacy; Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren    

Firehouse Radio Players are on the air! In tonight's broadcast: Cliff Hanger, Private Eye stars in "The Seductive Suspect;" Nurse Trudy Fairlight longs for love in "Paging Dr. Destiny;" and space ranger Captain Fremulon and his crew find "Peril on the Lost Planet." (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia on September 22, 2015). Featuring: Joey Bishop; Harry Caufield; Rachel Dilliplane; Jana Frances-Fischer; Matt Ferguson; Jessie Kraemer; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski; Lesie Pumphrey Music by Logan Byam; Sound Patterns by Erinn Perry; Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren

Carol is the former Artistic Director of the Firehouse Theatre and has started a new company called the Fifth Wall Theatre with actor Billy-Christopher Maupin. Over the last few month I have seen two of her newest productions and found … Continue reading →