Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael J Asberry

Norman and I welcome Michael J. Asberry, veteran actor who has worked with SF Playground, Profile Theatre, SF Mime Troupe, ACT, Lorraine Hansberry and the Tampa Repertory Theatre. Michal was in my one act play, Woodhull and the Jailer. We'll talk about how he got into theatre, his work in the bay and what the future looks like. You can reach Michael directly via Facebook or via Instagram: @michaeljasberry SHOUTOUTS: William Shakespeare's Tragical History of Frankenstein (The Masquers) begins January 29th https://www.masquers.org/wsthof/ Alan Coyne (Episode 29) is in the show The Stop, by Kimberly Ridgeway (Episode 155) Fantasy Theatre Factory (February 19th - March 18th) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6dBLv9GNfiBu9w2O3_UzrA Soul Mates, by Kimberly Ridgeway Directed by ShawnJ West Dragon Productions Theatre Company (February 21st) https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dragons-eggs-feb/register The Contract, by Kimberly Ridgeway Directed by Breshena Crosby Dragon Productions Theatre Company (March 21st) https://www.crowdcast.io/e/dragons-eggs-march/register

This final episode will bring us through all of the tales so far! Will Jade be able to take down Jamazon.com? Will Susie deliver the key that could cure Covid-19? Will Primo shine a light on the true darkness? Will Greg and Clya discover their true calling in this world? The End of the Beginning is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commercials written by Marie Cartier. Music & lyrics by Daniel Savio with additional Music & lyrics by Jeremy Mage, production by Dred Scott, Woodwinds by Dylan Jennings, Brass by Deborah Del Mastro, Guitar by Liberty Ellman. Audio engineering and sound design by Taylor Gonzalez. Stage Managed by Karen Runk. Featuring Andre Amarotico, Velina Brown, Lizzie Calogero, Hugo E Carbajal, Marie Cartier, Marissa Ellison, Amos Glick, Cassie Grilley, Lisa Hori-Garcia, Brian Rivera, Keiko Shimosato Carreiro, Michael Gene Sullivan. Additional singers: Michael J. Asberry, Elizabeth Carter, Gillian Eichenberger, Jarion Monroe, Daniel Savio. Tales of the Resistance is a radio serial by the San Francisco Mime Troupe. You can find more information at www.sfmt.org

This episode will bring us through all of the tales so far, culminating in one last hour long adventure, in two parts! Will the Resistance become a Revolution? Or will the fascist corporate overlords maintain their control over the workers? Tune in again on October 31st for Part Two: The End of the Beginning!!! The Beginning of the End is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commercials written by Marie Cartier. Music & lyrics by Daniel Savio. Music production by Dred Scott, Woodwinds by Dylan Jennings, Brass by Deborah Del Mastro. Audio engineering and sound design by Taylor Gonzalez. Featuring Andre Amarotico, Michael J. Asberry, Velina Brown, Keiko Shimosato Carreiro, Lizzie Calogero, Ellen Callas, Gillian Eichenberger, Lisa Hori-Garcia, Cassie Grilley, Brian Rivera, Michael Gene Sullivan. Tales of the Resistance is a radio serial by the San Francisco Mime Troupe. You can find more information at www.sfmt.org

Josh and Dawn are joined by Bay Area actor Michael J. Asberry (Exit Strategy, Satellites). We'll get to know Michael, a little about his background and how he became an actor, and talk about the Aurora shows he's been in. Since Michael is our most frequent commenter on Aurora Connects episodes, we'll learn what engages him so much about the show, and discuss what he's doing and how he's making art during the pandemic.For more information on these artists: https://auroratheatre.org/auroraconnectsTo Donate please go to https://bit.ly/SupportAuroraTheatreCo... or email Development Coordinator Kendra Johnson, kjohnson@auroratheatre.orgFor Technical Support please email techsupport@auroratheatre.orgSend us questions to answer or topics to discuss in future episodes, or ideas for what we can do. connects@auroratheatre.org

The continuing story of "Fear of the Dark" - Can Primo come to grips with his haunted past? Will he be able to be more than just a good cop? The Rotten Orchard is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commercials written by Marie Cartier. Music & lyrics by Daniel Savio. Music production by Dred Scott, Woodwinds by Dylan Jennings, Jarion Monroe. Audio engineering and sound design by Taylor Gonzalez. This episode of The Rotten Orchard features Andre Amarotico, Velina Brown, Lisa Hori-Garcia, Michael Gene Sullivan, Marilet Martinez, Gillian Eichenberger, Keiko Shimosato Carreiro, Cassie Grilley and starring Brian Rivera as Primo, and Michael J. Asberry as The Gravekeeper. Tales of the Resistance is a radio serial by the San Francisco Mime Troupe. You can find more information at www.sfmt.org

The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents! “The Good Cop.” MAGA hat wearing, right-wing immigrant Primo is tormented by his racist fears, and haunted by his hate when he’s as caught in a protest for justice turned riot. Fear of the Dark is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commercials written by Marie Cartier. Music & lyrics by Daniel Savio. Music production by Dred Scott, Woodwinds by Dylan Jennings, Brass by Adam Theis. Audio engineering and sound design by Taylor Gonzalez. This episode of "Fear of the Dark” features Bob Ernst, Marissa Ellison, Andre Amarotico, Velina Brown, Lisa Hori-Garcia, Michael Gene Sullivan, Elizabeth Carter, Milo Carter-Daniels, Marilet Martinez, Gillian Eichenberger, and starring Brian Rivera as Primo, and Michael J. Asberry as The Gravekeeper. Tales of the Resistance is a radio serial by the San Francisco Mime Troupe. You can find more information at www.sfmt.org

Michael J. Asberry, in conversation with KPFA associate theater critic C.S. Soong. Actor Michael J. Asberry plays a veteran Chicago public school teacher in “Exit Strategy,” a play by Ike Holter, now at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. In “Exit Strategy,” five teachers, an administrator, and a student react to news of the planned closure of their school. The play is directed by Josh Costello, Aurora Theatre Company's new artistic director. The Aurora Theatre is located at 2081 Addison Street in Berkeley. Aurora Theatre Company's website The post Interview: Michael J. Asberry about “Exit Strategy” at Aurora Theatre appeared first on KPFA.