Podcasts about main street theater

On Monday's show: We reflect on the last 18 months at HISD and preview a new Houston Public Media podcast called The Takeover, which examines power and public education with a focus on the largest school district in Texas as it grapples with sweeping reforms from state-installed leaders.Also this hour: Texas Southern University professor Thomas Meloncon talks about his new play, Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word, which is on stage now through April 21 at Main Street Theater, making its world premiere. The story takes place in an office in a small town in East Texas where the local NAACP chapter is planning a funeral for the “N word.”And we discuss what's behind the rough start to the Astros season with Jeff Balke.

Send us a Text Message.In this session, host, Brandon Morgan is joined by the Executive Artistic Director of the Main Street Theater, Rebecca Udden. Becky sits down to discuss the history of MST, the world premiere of the Thomas Meloncon play Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word and MST's involvement in the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Festival.Join us for this captivating conversion with a Houston trailblazer.Catch the video premiere of new episodes on Wednesdays at 7PM here: https://youtube.com/@thefadepod25?si=yCQQJTM_6MaEhOfrVisit fadetoblackfest.com for more information of the 2025 Fade To Black Arts Fest.

What skills do you think are most crucial for an actor to learn beyond their performance craft?  Jennifer Dean shares the challenges of learning the entire business of acting, including marketing and production. How do you balance the emotional impact of deeply engaging with a role while maintaining a clear line between your character and personal reality? Today Alicia Araujo-Elatassi from the Senora Vibes Podcast and I sit down with Jennifer Dean, the managing director of Fourth Wall Theatre in Houston. Jennifer shares her journey of motherhood and her profound love for the arts, discussing the transformative role that personal experiences have played in shaping her career in the art of storytelling. Get ready to explore the intricate world of acting as Jennifer enlightens us on the realities of the business, including the significance of mastering marketing, production, and the subtle nuances of film and stage performances. She opens up about the delicate balance between her passions and her dedication to family, revealing how becoming a mother and dealing with aging parents have deepened her emotional range as an actress. We talk the importance and creativity of date nights, sharing how even activities like CrossFit and improv can strengthen a marriage. Discover cool restaurants and enriching art activities that can add spice to your dates. Moreover, for theater enthusiasts and aspiring actors, Jennifer brings an inside look at selecting and casting shows, the art of memorization through muscle memory, and the thrill of live theater. Peek behind the curtain as we discuss the emotional pull of their current production, "The Father,” and the theater's commitment to not just entertain, but to also impact society through art. Don't miss Jennifer's personal anecdotes on navigating the vulnerable world of acting, from handling love interests on stage to the complex dynamics of off-stage relationships. So, get comfy, tune in, and let's revel in the rich tapestry of stories, experiences, and expert advice on today's episode of Better Call Daddy. Jennifer Dean has been part of the Houston theatre community for over 20 years. After graduating from Baylor University with a BFA in theater performance, Jennifer moved to Houston in the summer of 2000 to be an intern with A.D. Players National Touring Unit. Only planning to stay in Houston for a year, Jennifer met her husband, Kevin, and happily 20+ years later Houston is home. Over the years, Jennifer has appeared in shows at A.D. Players, Stages Repertory Theatre, Main Street Theater, Classical Theater Company and 4th Wall Theatre Company. Her most recent role was Kari in The Pavilion at 4th Wall and one that she will treasure.  In the last 10 years, directing has become more of a passion. Among some of her directing favorites are 12 Angry Men, Leaving Iowa, Every Brilliant Thing and Tuesdays with Morrie at A.D. Players and The God Game, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Realistic Joneses at 4th Wall Theatre, for which she won the Houston Press Best Director award in 2019. Over the years she had also served as marketing director, box office manager, development assistant, intern director and spent thirteen years on staff at her church working as communications director, worship service producer and executive assistant. Her absolute favorite roles are as wife to Kevin Dean and mother to their daughter, Livey. She joined 4th Wall Theatre Company as Managing Director in January of 2023. Come see a show at 4th Wall Theatre https://www.4thwalltheatreco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/4thwallhouston/   Connect with Alicia https://www.instagram.com/senoravibespodcast/ https://linktr.ee/Vibesbyalicia   If you liked this podcast check out the other episode with Alicia and I sharing lessons learned about podcasting https://bettercalldaddy.podbean.com/e/328-alicia-araujo-elatassi/   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy  

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Welcome to an upside down and all around episode, where Disney enchantment, Star Wars wisdom, and Marvel thrills converge. Today we're listening in on Disney fan chatter about everything from the parks to the movies and television! Do you prefer organic or mechanical Spider-Man webbing? Did you know that Tilly the Main Street Theater ticket taker has a backstory? Who would you choose as your own personal Jedi Master? Do you have a favorite defunct audio-animatronic? Find out what other fans are saying and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedisneyholics/message

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In this new episode my guest is a very skilled Indigenous Actress, Writer, Director and Producer, the talented Amelia Rico. She is also the Director of Digital Production at Main Street Theater in Houston.Amelia talks about the paths of her career, and shares her complex experiences in auditions, remembering that they are also a key part of our job and always highlighting the importance of authenticity. She also gave plenty of advice to encourage rising actors out there to manage their professional material, websites, headshots or demo reels in order to get roles that fit them.You can currently see her on Paramount in the 1923 series along with Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, also in Dark Winds on AMC, Mo on Netflix and more. Amelia and husband, Art Ornelas have been making their own films for many years, and they have now built the award-winning multi-media production company, Ricornel Productions.To see her work and new projects visit : www.ameliarico.com or follow her on social media, on Instagram: @amelia_rico_films**Visit www.nickymondellini.com/podcast and download the ebook “Learn to handle the NOs of the industry” for free, and subscribe to learn about the work of actress, host and voiceover artist Nicky Mondellini.Nicky Mondellini is an internationally known multilingual artist with more than thirty years of artistic career, her voice is heard in commercials on television, radio and digital platforms worldwide. She is the host and producer of La Pizarra since 2020.Her work as an actress includes more than a dozen telenovelas,  and drama shows, classical and contemporary Spanish plays, short and feature films, and the hosting of morning shows in Mexico and the United States, as well as on camera commercials, and advertising and corporate videos.Follow Nicky on:Instagram @nickymondelliniX @nicky3ch_nickyTikTok @nickymondelliniFacebook https://www.facebook.com/nickymondellinivoiceover   LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/nickymondellinivoiceover  

Tony Diaz welcomes key members of Main Street Theater's current production of CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES, playing Sept. 24 – Oct. 21 at MST's Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH. Adapted by Nuestra Palabra's very own Alvaro Saar Rios from the best selling book by Matt de la Peña, Tony speaks with Alvaro, Laura Moreno, the play's director, and Jacqueline Vasquez, the actor playing Carmela, about this wonderful play and it's importance in telling our stories. On our show, we have: Laura Moreno (Director) Main Street Theater: (Director) Last Stop on Market Street (Costume Design) Miss Nelson Is Missing! The Musical!, Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter, Dragons Love Tacos; Alley Theatre: (Assistant Director): A Midsummer Night's Dream, What-a-Christmas!; Mildred's Umbrella: Ladies' Night: Beckett Shorts; Lamar University: The Revolutionists; Jewish Community Center: Photograph 51; Horse Head Theatre Company: Church, Judgement of Fools; Gravity Players: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot; Duchesne Academy: Little Women, The Importance of Being Earnest. Education: M.F.A, University of Houston, Directing; M.A, University of Houston, Arts Leadership; B.F.A., University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance, Acting. Jacqueline Vasquez plays Carmela in our current production, and she'll be back right after Carmela Full of Wishes for Disney's Beauty & the Beast at Main Street Theater! Other credits include: James and the Giant Peach (swing), Miss Nelson is Missing! The Musical; Haven Arts: She Kills Monsters. Education: Texas Christian University. Alvaro Saar Rios is a Texican playwright living in Chicago. His plays have been seen in New York City, Mexico City, Hawaii, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee and all over Texas. His award-winning plays include Luchadora!, On the Wings of a Mariposa and Carmela Full of Wishes. Mr. Rios is Playwright-In-Residence at Milwaukee's First Stage and a proud veteran of the US Army (he used to drive tanks). Originally from Houston, Alvaro teaches playwriting at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. About CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Feliz Cumpleaños! It's Carmela's birthday, and she's finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion and makes a very important wish… Carmela Full of Wishes illuminates the beauty of working class neighborhoods and the power of community and family. Told through the lens of a heartfelt sibling story, this endearing play explores what hope looks like in a migrant community steeped in Mexican culture. CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios From the book by Matt de la Peña Illustrated by Christian Robinson Tony Diaz Writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, is a Cultural Accelerator. He was the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. In 1998, he founded Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say (NP), Houston's first reading series for Latino authors. The group galvanized Houston's Community Cultural Capital to become a movement for civil rights, education, and representation. When Arizona officials banned Mexican American Studies, Diaz and four veteran members of NP organized the 2012 Librotraficante Caravan to smuggle books from the banned curriculum back into Arizona. He is the author of The Aztec Love God. His book, The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital, is the first in his series on Community Organizing. Tony hosts Latino Politics and News and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM, KPFT, Houston's Community Station. He is also a political analyst on “What's Your Point?” on Fox 26 Houston. www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net Nuestra Palabra is funded in part by the BIPOC Arts Network Fund. Instrumental Music produced / courtesy of Bayden Records baydenrecords.beatstars.com

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  On Monday's show: Recenty, some Houston-area school groups canceled field trips to see a Main Street Theater production of "James and the Giant Peach" over concerns about cross-gender casting. Is this connected to the gender-related politics of the moment or a fundamental misunderstanding of theater? We talk it over. Also this hour: It's time for another round of pet peeves where listeners share any nitpicky frustrations about life in Greater Houston. And we recap the moves the Texans made during the NFL Draft.

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Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Houston is home to one of the largest and most diverse theater districts in the country. With plays, musicals, the ballet, opera, symphony and more, there's something for everyone.  We start the conversation by discussing Houston's Theater District and the cultural and economic impact on the city, particularly during the holiday season. Then, an ensemble of representatives and performers from Houston's major theater companies share the special productions you can enjoy during the holidays. Houston Ballet The Nutcracker November 25 – December 27, 2022 Brown Theater at the Wortham Theater Center HoustonBallet.org Jubilee of Dance December 2, 2022 Brown Theater at the Wortham Theater Center HoustonBallet.org Houston Grand Opera El Milagro Del Recuerdo December 8 – 18, 2022 Cullen Theater at the Wortham Theater Center HoustonGrandOpera.org Houston Symphony Home Alone – Film with Live Orchestra December 3, 2022 Jones Hall HoustonSymphony.org Handel's Messiah December 9, 10 & 11, 2022 Jones Hall HoustonSymphony.org A Very Merry Pops December 15, 17 & 18, 2022 Jones Hall HoustonSymphony.org Ho-Ho-Holiday! Polar Express, Frozen & More December 17, 2022 Jones Hall HoustonSymphony.org Theatre Under the Stars Mary Poppins December 6 – 24, 2022 The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts TUTS.com Alley Theatre A Christmas Carol November 18 – December 30, 2022 Alley Theatre AlleyTheatre.org What-A-Christmas December 2 – 24, 2022 Alley Theatre AlleyTheatre.org Performing Arts Houston Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show December 4, 2022 Jones Hall PerformingArtsHouston.org Cirque Dreams Holidaze December 23 – 24, 2022 Jones Hall PerformingArtsHouston.org Main Street Theater The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley November 19 – December 18, 2022 Main Street Theater – Rice Village MainStreetTheater.com Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella November 11 – December 23, 2022 MATCH MainStreetTheater.com A.D. Players A Texas Carol November 30 – December 23, 2022 The George Theater ADPlayers.org The Ensemble Theatre A Motown Christmas November 17 – December 24, 2022 The Ensemble Theatre EnsembleHouston.com STAGES “Houston for the Holidays” November 18 – December 24, 2022 Rochelle and Max Levit Stage at STAGES StagesHouston.com Panto Snow White and the Seven Dorks November 25 – December 24, 2022 Lester and Sue Smith Stage at STAGES StagesHouston.com The Music Box Theater A Beatles Holiday Cabaret December 2 – 28, 2022 The Music Box Theater TheMusicBoxTheater.com Queensbury Theatre Tribble School Dance Concert December 2 – 3, 2022 Queensbury Theatre QueensburyTheatre.org New Year's From Around the World ECHOrchestra December 30, 2022 Queensbury Theatre QueensburyTheatre.org Ars Lyrica Houston ArsLyricaHouston.org DaCamara Dacamera.org Houston Saengerbund HoustonSaengerbund.org Guests: Hillary Hart Executive Director, Theatre Under The Stars Chair of the Board, Theater District Houston Dr. Doni Wilson Professor of English, Houston Christian University Arts Writer, Houston Chronicle David Rainey Resident Acting Company Member, Alley Theatre Plays Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” Lee Strickland Director of Artistic Programs, Performing Arts Houston Rebecca Greene Udden Founding Artistic Director, Main Street Theater Jayme McGhan Executive Artistic Director, A.D. Players at the George Theater Eileen Morris Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre DeQuina Moore Actress & Star, “Houston for the Holidays” Kristina Sullivan Executive Director, Queensbury Theatre/Tribble School for the Performing Arts Cast Member, Music Box Theater Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

Vivienne St. John brings the arts to all children as the Theater for Youth Artistic Director at Main Street Theater in Houston, Texas. The venue has built an accommodation program to address the unique needs of each child who wants to experience a show. She grew up in London, England and Houston, Texas, graduated from St. Agnes Academy, and earned her undergraduate degree in theater at Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri. Vivienne, her husband and two daughters live in Sugarland, Texas. 

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Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter has made headlines this week, with many speculating on what changes might be coming and their impact on social media and free speech. Concerns that come to the forefront center around what happens when the ability of a single individual influences public discourse and how tech companies negotiate monitoring speech vs. free speech. Some even wonder if this means Donald Trump will be allowed back on Twitter. We hear from experts who talks about the power and influence of social media, which one cybersecurity expert who says freedom of speech is important, but so is telling the truth.  Also, the cornerstone of Houston's theater scene, Main Street Theater, just announced its 47th season! They share what's in store for the holidays, which shows will spark conversation, and talk about one show that's very different from anything they've ever done before. Guests: Rebecca Greene Udden Main Street Theater's Founding (and current) Artistic Director  Dr. Chris Bronk Cybersecurity expert and Associate Professor, University of Houston  Chris Labash Associate Professor of Communication and Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

'Red Bike' Playwright, Caridad Svich and Director/Writer, Kareem Fahmy talk to TNT about working and developing new works in the theatre industry- what needs to change and where to start. Caridad discusses how to make climate aware art with a transmedia design in mind. Kareem goes on to say that artists are the vanguard to change. – and so much more in this discussion with TNT Artistic Director, Nathaniel Shaw. ARTIST BIOS: Caridad Svich received a 2012 OBIE for Lifetime Achievement. Her work as a playwright, translator, lyricist, and essayist has been seen in print, live and digital stages at diverse venues across the US and abroad. Key plays in her extensive repertoire include 12 Ophelias, Iphigenia Crash Land Falls…, Red Bike and The House of the Spirits (based on Isabel Allende's novel). Theatrical digital world premieres in 2021 have included The Book of Magdalene at Main Street Theater, Houston, and Theatre: a love story at Know Theatre, Cincinnati. Memories of Overdevelopment was developed at The Goodman Theatre's Future Labs Reading Series this summer. As a screenwriter, her first feature film (as co-screenwriter, based on her play) Fugitive Dreams has been seen at the Fantasia, Austin, Tallinn Black Nights, Manchester (UK) and Maryland Film Festivals. Among her recognitions are an American Theatre Critics Association Primus Prize, the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award, and National Latino Playwriting Award (which she has received twice). She has edited several books on theatre. She most recently authored a book about Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Routledge). Her second feature film Abilene (as screenwriter) is currently in post-production. Her new book Toward a Future Theatre was published in December 2021 by Methuen Drama. Follow Caridad on Twitter @Csvich. Make sure not to miss their new play THE HOUSE ON THE LAGOON, based on Rosario Ferre's novel, premieres at GALA Theatre in Washington D.C. February 3-27, 2022. …… Kareem Fahmy is a Canadian-born director and playwright of Egyptian descent. His plays, which include American Fast, A Distinct Society, Dodi & Diana, Pareidolia, The In-Between, and an adaptation of the acclaimed novel The Yacoubian Building, have been developed at Atlantic Theatre Company, The Denver Center, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Northlight Theatre, The Magic Theatre, Capital Repertory Theatre, New York Stage & Film, and more. Current commissions: Artist Repertory Theatre, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Colt Coeur. Former Sundance Theatre Lab Fellow, Yaddo Literature Fellow, Phil Killian Directing Fellow (OSF), and TCG Rising Leader of Color. Co-founder/Chair of the Middle Eastern American Writers Lab at The Lark. MFA (Theatre Directing), Columbia. www.kareemfahmy.com …… Thank you for checking out TNT: artFORUM. Subscribe to hear more of what is next for The New Theatre. This podcast is produced, edited, and directed by Hannah Sikora and Kaelen Williams. Theme music by Julian Evans www.julianevans.info

Thank you for downloading WWR: The Hub, a show that can take you in any Disney direction. This week, Matt looks at the antecedent for Walt Disney World's never-built Main Street Theater announced in 2017. And he checks in with Jocelyn Martins from The Magic for Less Travel on Epcot for kids. Enjoy! SUPPORT THE SHOW You can now support the show with theme park inspired scents from marcelinesquare.com. Missing the theme parks? Bring home any of our TWELVE parks and resorts soy-based scents, perfect for any theme park fan. *Thanks to Cinema Treasures for the adapted script for the Willis Wood Theatre segment.  

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Columbiana, Ohio, has won Reader's Digest's yearly “Nicest Places in America” contest, which honors American communities that promote kindness and respect. The city's Main Street Theater is one of the most important factors that contributed to the victory. Reader's Digest labeled the local theater as the city's crown jewel because of the sense of community it demonstrates. Some of the theater productions feature actors with special needs.  According to the actors, participating in the productions boosts their confidence. Aside from the theater productions, a few other activities that showcase community spirit were also named. One of these activities is the community members' volunteer project that delivers diapers to underprivileged moms. The magazine also made mention of the people's effort to donate money to the Columbiana Community Foundation. Columbiana is the third city to win the award since the contest's establishment in 2017. The winner of the contest was decided by Reader's Digest editors, a panel of judges, and a nationwide poll, in which the city earned over 45,000 votes. Each year, Reader's Digest asks subscribers to nominate cities or towns for the contest. This year, Reader's Digest received the greatest number of nominees with over 1,000 submissions. The number of nominees had to be narrowed down to 50 contenders, allowing only one finalist from each state. Upon the announcement of the winner, Columbiana Mayor Bryan Blakeman expressed delight for the recognition the city received on a national level. According to the mayor, the award will help the city gain popularity among potential residents. Through the city's good reputation, the mayor is also hoping to attract businesses that can invest in the community.

The 100th episode of the Sean of the South podcast, live from the Main Street Theater in Bradford, Pennsylvania, hometown of Case Knives. Music by Angela Autumn. The Sean of the South podcast is taking a sabbatical for the holidays and sincerely wants to wish all our listeners the best Thanksgiving, the merriest Christmas, and the happiest New Year. Thank you for believing in us, and making these 100 episodes possible.

The Houston Equity FestivalWitwith *Tracy Ahern, Gabriel Regojo, *Susan Shofner, John William Stevens, and *Pamela Vogel*Member of Actors' Equity AssociationVivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned scholar and professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the course of her illness, Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience. This production plays for eight shows only in a limited run. "[A] brutally human and beautifully layered new play . . . you will feel both enlightened and, in a strange way, enormously comforted." --The New York Times Hospital supplies provided by MEDICAL BRIDGES INCSaturday, Sep. 7 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Sunday, Sep. 8 3:00 PM Buy Tickets Thursday, Sep. 12 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Friday, Sep. 13 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Saturday, Sep. 14 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Sunday, Sep. 15 3:00 PM Buy TicketsWit by Margaret Edson MEET THE CAST*Tracy Ahern ("Motherhood OUT LOUD"/Matchbox 1, May 2017) will play Susie Monahan R.N. and *Pamela Vogel ("Leap and the Net Will Appear"/Catastrophic Theatre/Matchbox 3, February 2018) will play Vivian Bearing PH.D.. Tracy and Pamela worked together last season, in AD Players staging of the iconic movie, "The Lilies of the Field", and are excited to be collaborating on stage again, in this highly acclaimed show. Tracy’s many credits include "Girls Only - The Secret Comedy of Women” at Main Street Theater and Pamela’s include "Doubt" for Unity Theatre in Brenham, TX. Local actors Ron Jones, and Tracy herself, were trailblazers for Equity Member Projects. Ahern’s production of "Motherhood OUT LOUD" played to sold out houses at the MATCH! Gabriel Regojo (“Bootycandy”/Catastrophic Theatre/Matchbox 3, February 2019) will play Jason Posner M.D.. Among his notable credits are the highly praised “Sender” at Rec Room Arts, and “My Mañana Comes” at Stages Repertory Theatre. Gabriel was named one of the “Houston Chronicle’s Top 10 Best Actors in Houston” in 2017. *Susan Shofner (MATCH debut) will play E. M. Ashford. She was seen earlier this year in 4th Wall Theatre’s “Rapture, Blister, Burn,” and in shows at Stages Repertory Theatre and Main Street Theater as well as many productions at TUTS, (Theatre Under the Stars), including “Into the Woods” and “Bonnie and Clyde”. Susan’s regional credits are from the Paper Mill Playhouse, Off-Broadway, and the National Tours: “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “On the Twentieth Century”. John William Stevens (MATCH debut) will play Dr. Harvey Kelekian M.D., Mr. Bearing. He has appeared recently at the Ensemble Theatre in August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “Gem of the Ocean” and in “The Waiting Room”. At Theatre Southwest John was seen as Barrymore’s Ghost in “I Hate Hamlet,” as well as taken on, and won high praise for, the (almost) one-man show “Barrymore” playing the man himself. *Member Actors’ Equity Association MEET THE VIDEOGRAPHERLionell Hilliard is an Instructor at the Art Institute of Houston, in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production. He earned his M.F.A. in Film Producing from The American Film Institute and B.F.A. in Radio, Television and Film from Sam Houston State University. MEET THE DIRECTORVance Johnson helmed the Houston premiere of “Passing Strange” for Standing Room Only Productions which won the 2017 Houston Press Theatre Award for Best Musical. Recently, Vance directed the “Excellent” “Bootycandy” confidently predicted by the Houston Press (two months into 2019) to be “one of the best shows of the year”. Follow us @WitHouEqFest #WitHoustonEquityFestival #HoustonEquityFestival2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Everyone! On this week’s episode of Boardwalk Talk, we discuss developments in theme park news over the past week including the soft opening of Fast & the Furious: Supercharged, the announced cancellation of the Main Street Theater, and much more! In addition, we discuss the first phase of the Pixar Pier expansion at Disney’s California Adventure! Long time listeners know that this is a near-and-dear topic to our hearts, so we hope you’ll join us on this story as it updates! Finally, we apologize for the delay on this week’s upload. We’ll be back to normal schedule for next weeks show. Thanks for understanding! Thanks for listening, and have a magical day!

Kristian and Jordan discuss the big Fox acquisition and talk about what they are most looking forward to about the deal. In the park news, they discuss Flights of Wonder’s new make over, Stitch’s Great Escape finally closing and the Main Street Theater’s tentative opening date. Kristian and Jordan also discuss their favorite Disney Christmas movies, and Star Wars opening weekend box office numbers! Be sure to join us next week we will have our Year end awards for 2017. Character of the Week: Scrooge McDuck Follow the hosts: Jordan Wiegand's instagram: @disneycpjtown Kristian Alguire's instagram: @alguireadventures Kristian Alguire's blog: alguireadventures.wordpress.com Follow the podcast on: Twitter: BTDisneyPodcast Facebook.com/behindthedreamspodcast Instagram: @behindthedreamspodcast YouTube: Behind the Dreams Podcast We are on Stitcher, SoundCloud and iTunes! Please rate us on iTunes Store it helps people find us!

Laughing Place Podcast #263: D23 Expo Review (Part Two – On the Ones and Twos) Date: August 25, 2017 Listen and Subscribe Topics This week the LPP Crew continue their look at the D23 Expo with a review of all the exciting theme park announcements. Star Wars Land, Tron Coaster, Main Street Theater, even Pixar Pier – […] The post Laughing Place Podcast #263: D23 Expo Review (Part Two – On the Ones and Twos) appeared first on LaughingPlace.com.

Paige Myrick is the executive director of Opera in the Heights, Shayna Schlosberg is the managing director for Catastrophic Theatre and Anthony Brandt is the Artistic Director of Musiqa. They are part of this year's Circle of Fifths aka Co5, Houston's best art pass. For only $119, you get to choose 5 shows (out of 10) presented by some of Houston's best companies. You also get an extra free ticket to share for one of the shows of your choice and there's a free drink waiting for you at each performance. It's not just about meeting great companies, it's about meeting the great people, too. Want to see all 10 shows? No trouble, that's possible as well.And who is performing aside from the above three? Ars Lyrica Houston, Da Camera, Houston Chamber Choir, Mercury, ROCO, Main Street Theater and METdance. Check it out: www.Co5Houston.com

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for this special in-between-isode where he offers the most up-to-date "Three Bullets" of race guidance for Lake Placid.  If you are looking to learn more about Lake Placid or your next race, please visit Endurance Nation online here: www.endurancenation.us/race We'll also be doing a free on-site race execution talk on the Friday before the race at the Main Street Theater in Lake Placid. Learn more and RSVP here.

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for this insider preview of the Ironman Lake Placid Swim Course. This is part of our Four Keys pre-race strategy series. If you or someone you know is racing, please RSVP for the live, FREE talk on Friday July 25th at 10am at the Main Street Theater in Downtown Lake Placid. You'll get a complete race overview with strategy tips and have a chance to win some great prizes as well! Full details are online here: http://thefourkeyslakeplacid.splashthat.com/

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for this insider preview of the Ironman Lake Placid Run Course. We'll talk Ski Jump Hill and the Evil Hill in Town That Shall Not Be Named. This is part of our Four Keys pre-race strategy series. If you or someone you know is racing, please RSVP for the live, FREE talk on Friday July 25th at 10am at the Main Street Theater in Downtown Lake Placid. You'll get a complete race overview with strategy tips and have a chance to win some great prizes as well! Full details are online here: http://thefourkeyslakeplacid.splashthat.com/

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for this insider preview of the Ironman Lake Placid Bike Course. From the descent to the flats to the secret climbs to Wilmington, it's here. This is part of our Four Keys pre-race strategy series. If you or someone you know is racing, please RSVP for the live, FREE talk on Friday July 25th at 10am at the Main Street Theater in Downtown Lake Placid. You'll get a complete race overview with strategy tips and have a chance to win some great prizes as well! Full details are online here: http://thefourkeyslakeplacid.splashthat.com/