Podcasts about odyssey theatre

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the director Maurice Attias and the actor Beejan Land to talk about their latest show Love's End. This fantastic production that is going up at the wonderful Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, was lovely to speak about. So be sure that you tune in and turn out for this great show!Love's EndMay 10th- June 15th@ The Odyssey TheatreTickets and more information are available at OdysseyTheatre.com***Use code OTE3 for $25 Tickets***And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:@beejanland

Kill Move Paradise @ Odyssey Theatre Ensemble - 9.1 out of 10! Exceptional Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! Sep 11, 2024 – Nov 3, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Dennis is joined via Zoom by L.A. theater director Bart DeLorenzo to talk about his newest production, Noel Coward's Design for Living at the Odyssey Theatre, as well as his career in general. Bart talks about why the 90 year-old play--about three young, struggling artists who can't seem to live without each other--seems so resonant in this moment. He also talks about his directing process, how he reads a play over and over and over again before he starts putting it on his feet and how he believes there are always two plays going on in any given production; the play on stage and the story that's unfolding in the audience. Other topics include: his memories of seeing plays as a child, what he's observed about Gen Z as a faculty member at the California Institute of the Arts, working with Joan Rivers on her autobiographical play A Piece of Work, looking for actors who make his "heart leap" during the casting process, why he loves Los Angeles how he reacts to people whp say theater in LA sucks, and how "nothing good can ever come from reading reviews." https://www.bartdelorenzo.com/

Waterfront Productions presents: The Pitch @ Odyssey Theatre - 7.6 out of 10! Above Average! Jul 12, 2024 – Aug 4, 2024 www.latheatrebites.com

Odyssey Theatre and Fishamble: The New Play Company present: King @ Odyssey Theatre Ensemble - 8.2 out of 10! Good Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! April 18 - May 5, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

Jeremy Wein Presents: BRUSHSTROKE @ Odyssey Theatre Company - 8.4 out of 10! VERY GOOD SHOW! LA THEATRE BITES RECOMMENDED! JAN 23 - MARCH 3, 2024. www.latheatrebites.com

When you think of dance in LA, you think commercial. But there is actually a pretty large community of contemporary dance companies in LA doing amazing things. Today's episode is a Career Spotlight episode and we are highlighting contemporary dance company experiences in Los Angeles. My guests, Michaela Moore and Nicole Hagen, both have a plethora of experience not only as dancers in LA, but also serving in different roles like rehearsal director, community liaisons and marketing. We chat about:the lengthy process of auditioningfiguring out the mutual relationship between company and company memberthe best advice for those looking to be a part of a dance company communityMichaela Moore @__mickmouz was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO. Her dance education has come from Robin's Danceworks, The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management program at OCU, and the BFA dance program at the University of Colorado-Boulder.  In 2017 she joined AGT's “The Silhouette's” for a 4 month International tour, dancing across Germany and performing in 75+ shows. Michaela is a member and rehearsal director for GEOMETRY dance company, under the direction of Mackenzie Martin, with whom she has performed at MASHUP's International Women's Day Dance Festival, Fiestalonia Sea Sun Festival, Capezio's A.C.E. Awards, Donovan Wood's music video “She Waits For Me To Come Back Down” & Duomo's music video “What About Us”, in collaboration with Netflix's Bridgerton. Aside from performing, her love for teaching and choreographing is expansive and she has choreographed/produced award winning pieces for the past 12 years. You can find her teaching at GENESIS STUDIOS every Tues. Michaela truly believes in the art of dance as a way to globally communicate through movement.Nicole Hagen @nicole_hagen is a LA-based dancer, educator, and choreographer, who has performed works by Elías Aguirre, Gianna Burright, Genevieve Carson, Roderick George, Tess Hewlett, Madison Hicks, Iker Karrera, Kate Hutter Mason, Waeli Wang, and WHYTEBERG. Nicole was a company member with L.A. Contemporary Dance Company and MashUp Contemporary Dance Company, which provided her the opportunity to perform at iconic venues including LA Dance Project, The Odyssey Theatre, ODC Theater, The Architecture & Design Museum, and Highways Performance Space. Commercially, Nicole's credits include Paramore, NBC's This Is Us, Banks, and Netflix's Dear White People.Choreographically, Nicole's work has been seen on a multitude of stages throughout SoCal such as AMDA's Cosmo Theater, LA Dance Project, LA Theater Center, IAF, Bootleg Theater, Sophia B. Clarke Theater at Mt. San Antonio College, McCallum Theatre, Musco Center for the Arts and Waltmar Theater at Chapman University, and ACDA's Screen Dance Festival. She has been a two-time finalist at the McCallum Choreography festival.Nicole is on faculty at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and AMDA College. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance, with a minor in Business Administration from Chapman UniversityHey y'all! I'm Justine, the voice behind the DC:U pod and MNTR MGMT. After 15+ years in the industry as a choreographer, dancer, producer, educator and more, I'm now working closely with dance artists on professional development, business skills and digital enhancement. Curious? Book a free 1:1 Career Call. You can also help support the podcast! Subscribe and receive exclusive member benefits --> Pod Producer/SupporterConnect with me on Insta @mntr.mgmt

Birds of North America @ Odyssey Theatre - 8.5 out of 10! Great Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! Sep 22, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023 #theatre #lathr #lathtr #2hander

Elephant Shavings @ Odyssey Theatre Ensemble – 6.8 out of 10! Below Average! Aug 25 – Oct 1, 2023. www.latheatrebites.com

Odyssey Theatre is Ottowa's premiere professional theatre company, specialising in the old tradition of masked performance. So what happened when the world when into lockdown and theatre became, for a while, a think of the past?In the case of Odyssey, it became an opportunity to branch out into audio drama with 'The Other Path' - a magical podcast which reimagines traditional folk tales in a new and immersive modern setting.In this episode we meet Laurie Steven (creator and director) and writers Marty Chan and Daniel Peretti to explore the process of developing these modern twists on some classic tales.To support the Folklore Podcast on Patreon for as little as £1 a month and help us to keep producing free content, please visit www.patreon.com/thefolklorepodcastLinks to guest biogs and more information can be found on the episode page for this episode on the Folklore Podcast website at www.thefolklorepodcast.com

Michael Vaccaro had ended a 16 year relationship.  In the dumps, he searched the internet for sad songs and poems to match his melancholy mood.  But he found one poem that was uplifting.  He liked the poem so much that he printed it out and put it in his wallet, where he carried it for five or six years.  Then one day he met a man who embodied what was written in the poem.  They were inseparable from that point on.This is a love story completely orchestrated by the Universe.  Call it fate.  Call it The Law of Attraction. Whatever words are used to describe this story- it was a time of pure magic.  And it's one that will haunt the listener for a very long time.Wait for Him:Wait for the guy that calls you beautiful instead of hot,Who calls you back when you hang up on him,Who stays awake just to watch you sleep,who worries and takes care of you when you are ill.Wait for the guy that kisses your forehead,who wants to show you off to the world when you are wearing sweats,who holds your hand in front of his friends.Wait for the guy who is constantly reminding you of how much he cares about you,and how lucky he is to have you.Wait for the guy who turns to his friends and say, "That's him!"Wait for the guy who only wants you.- AntonioMichael Vaccaro is an actor/writer/producer/director/print model and singer. Michael grew up in New York City, and began working as a child actor in the Robert Altman film, “Rich Kids.” His film work includes “Deleted Scenes,” “You Can't Stay Here,” and “The Endless Possibility of Sky,” all directed by Todd Verow,  “A Play On Words,” which was nominated for Best Feature at the NYC International Film Festival, "The Other Side of Infinity," directed by James Lay, "Surf Grifters," “Look Back,” in which he plays the lead role and was a big winner at the Cannes Film Festival, “The True Blue Ripper” can now be seen on Tubi.His TV work includes “Bronx: SIU,”(Amazon Prime) “No Brainer”(Netflix), “The Middle Ages,” alongside actress Shirley Jones, and five seasons of “Child of the ‘70s,” a sitcom he created, and he has done voices for many cartoon characters. In the ‘80s, he was an angst-ridden teen on NBC's hit soap, “Another World.” He has an extensive theatre resume, appearing in many productions of “West Side Story,” and other musicals, tons of Shakespeare, and he recently starred in “O'Neill's Ghosts” at the Odyssey Theatre in LA. He is a graduate of the Second City Improv Conservatory. He can be found on many TV commercials, and he often works as a print model, most recently for Miller Lite, Amazon and Audio Books. As a singer, he has 2 albums out which can be found at Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, iTunes, and all online platforms, and has his own cologne, Proteus. www.MichaelVaccaro.com Instagram: @MichaelVaccaro TikTok: @michaelvacaroofficial Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2023Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

Artist, Author and Actor Leigh J. McCloskey will join me in The Locher Room to look back at his acting career that spans four decades.Leigh is known to daytime audiences for his roles on Santa Barbara (Ethan Asher), General Hospital (Damian Smith), The Young and the Restless (Dr. Kurt Costner) and One Life to Live (Drake Faraday).In addition to his daytime TV roles, he starred in three primetime series, the hit show Dallas where he played Mitch Cooper for two seasons and returned to the show as a guest star numerous times. Leigh also appeared in several feature films, including Inferno, directed by the Italian master of the macabre, Dario Argento. He starred in the popular cult classic, Bermuda Depths, and many others.Leigh guest starred on numerous primetime shows including, Bones, Third Rock from the Sun, Star Trek Voyager and Deep Space Nine to name a few. He also starred in a number of made for television movies, including playing Kris Kristopherson's son in Troubleshooters: Trapped Beneath the Earth, Terror in the Shadows with Genie Francis, Accidental Meeting with Linda Grey and two of the highest rated TV films ever, Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway and Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (in which he played the title character).Leigh was also the spokesman for the Max Factor fragrance California for Men working with Jaclyn Smith and Jane Seymour. His last theater performance was in 2006 playing the role of Trigorin in The Seagull by Anton Chekov, at the Odyssey Theatre.Don't miss the chance to catch up with Leigh in The Locher Room.Original Airdate: 7/6/2022

The ugly duckling teenage daughter of a fashion icon finds herself ostracized in a beauty-obsessed world. Desperate for love, Barbara makes a heart-wrenching bargain with water-dwelling spirits. But the deal comes at a dreadful cost and Barbara must find the strength to forge a new destiny.  A haunting tale from folklore, fiction, and poetry writer C.S. MacCath. It was inspired by a Bavarian folktale collected by Franz Xaver von Schönwerth. Creative Team for The Belt and the Necklace:  Writer: C.S. MacCath Director and Co-Dramaturge: Laurie Steven Co-dramaturge: Janet Irwin Music Supervisor and Editor: Craig McConnell Supervising Sound Designer: Damian Kearns Cast:                                                     Chandel Gambles  (Imelda Blackthorne, Mermaid, Old Woman, Celebrity Watch Host,  Esmée Peregrine) Mark Huisman (Gilen Peregrine) Neta J. Rose (Beyla Bee, Constable Brandywine) Nicole Wilson  (Barbara Blackthorn)                                                         This episode contains disturbing events including an attempted suicide, domestic abuse, and violent events. Themes pertaining to beauty and body image. Listener discretion is advised. To find out more about The Belt and The Other Path podcast, please visit our website at www.theotherpath.ca. Join us on social media and please help spread the word by recommending us to your friends and family: Facebook: @theotherpathpodcast Instagram: @theotherpathpodcast Twitter: @theotherpathpod If you like what you hear and want to help us create new episodes, we hope you will support our work by becoming a member.  Members get access to special features, such as in-depth interviews with each writer, a chance to meet the artists and more. Please donate now at Buy Me A Coffee (theotherpathpod). About the seriesWhat do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighborhood parks? They are all on The Other Path!  Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger.  Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They will lure you with promises of good fortune but be warned, they'll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected. Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past, but set in today's modern world.  From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.  To find out more about The Other Path, the artists and upcoming special events, visit our website www.theotherpath.ca.   About Odyssey TheaterThe Other Path was created and directed by Laurie Steven, Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre, a professional non-profit theatre in Ottawa, Canada.  Our imaginative award-winning productions range from satires to epic dramas, to enchanted myths re-envisioned for adult audiences.  Odyssey Theatre operates on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Algonquin, Anishnaabe peoples.  Odyssey Theatre is grateful to the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Ottawa, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation and our wonderful donors for their support. 

After a strange vision, Lucy heads back to her dead-end hometown to hunt for a missing friend. A troublesome discovery leads her into a forbidden territory, home to ancient grudges, baffling curses and a most memorable monster. A whimsical, mysterious adventure about bridging old and new and getting unstuck. The play was written by folklorist and writer Daniel Peretti and inspired by the Italian tale of the same name by Italo Calvino.  The Feathered Ogre is sponsored by The Embassy of Italy in Canada. Creative Team for The Feathered Ogre:  Writer: Daniel Peretti Director: Laurie Steven Director and Co-Dramaturge: Laurie Steven Co-dramaturge: Janet Irwin Music Supervisor and Editor: Craig McConnell Supervising Sound Designer: Damian Kearns Cast:                                                     William Beddoe (Anoon)                                              Anurag Choudhury (Paul) Erin Eldershaw (Kigva) Alix Sideris (Rhiannon) Bruce Spinney (Mannie and Series Host) Advisory:  This episode contains coarse language, potentially disturbing magic, excessive alcohol consumption, and animal cruelty. Listener discretion is advised. You can find out more about The Belt and the Necklace and the series on our website www.theotherpath.ca.   Please consider supporting our work and help us create new episodes by becoming a member at Buy Me A Coffee. Members gain access to special features, such as writer interviews, a chance to meet the artists and more.  Recommend us to your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy The Belt and the Necklace! About the seriesWhat do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighborhood parks? They are all on The Other Path!  Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger.  Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They will lure you with promises of good fortune but be warned, they'll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected. Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past, but set in today's modern world.  From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.  To find out more about The Other Path, the artists and upcoming special events, visit our website www.theotherpath.ca.   About Odyssey TheaterThe Other Path was created and directed by Laurie Steven, Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre, a professional non-profit theatre in Ottawa, Canada.  Our imaginative award-winning productions range from satires to epic dramas, to enchanted myths re-envisioned for adult audiences.  Odyssey Theatre operates on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Algonquin, Anishnaabe peoples.  Odyssey Theatre is grateful to the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Ottawa, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation and our wonderful donors for their support. 

Max Williams is a working actor, writer, director, and athlete with roots in theatre and a passion for contributing to our creative community. A dual citizen of both the US and Canada, his experience includes a recurring role on HBO's 'Winning Time' as Jack Nicholson. He has starred in Alan Spencer's dark comedy 'Bullet in the Face' on IFC and recurred on 'Bosch,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Agents of Shield,' among many others. Pre-Covid, Max earned a wild, six-week run in Los Angeles at the Odyssey Theatre playing Stanley Kowalski in, 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Acting awards include the 2020 Diamond Award for Best Actor in a TV Movie for his starring role in Lifetime's 'Psycho Escort' and a multiple award-winning performance as 'The Monster' in 'For Old Times Sake.' Max's first 3D Virtual Reality experience, 'Corva & Gracia,' which he wrote, directed and co-produced, is scheduled for release in 2023. Max's first love was ice hockey, which he went on to play professionally. He lives in Los Angeles and is committed to animals, nature, and artists with an ambition to make the world a more honest place.  

Discovery this week is an original piece of theatre in line with the supernatural themes of this time of year. Double Trouble is a production of Odyssey Theatre from Ottawa. Liam and Jessie, a young couple fleeing bills and chasing cash in a trashed economy, decide to change their fate by stealing a mysterious artifact. But as the magical object toys with their desires, the pair get caught in an otherworldly spiral with cats, cops, and corpses. A macabre comedy of greed and black magic from playwright, author, and screenwriter, Marty Chan is inspired by the Chinese folktale, The Magic Cask.

Four people head up into the Hollow Hills for an evening of storytelling. Only three return. The trio is unwittingly drawn into a game with the Tiglath, an ancient race of shape-shifters who were driven inside the hills long ago. At stake is the land itself.  An eerie, poetic fantasy from acclaimed novelist and poet, Jo Walton, about the heartfelt, complicated meanings of home. The play was inspired by The Tale of Manawydan, son of Llyr from the Welsh legend cycle: The Third Branch of the Mabinogion.  Creative Team for Heart's Home:  Writer: Jo Walton Director and Co-Dramaturge: Laurie Steven Co-dramaturge: Janet Irwin Music Supervisor and Editor: Venessa Lachance Supervising Sound Designer: Damian Kearns Cast:                                                     William Beddoe (Anoon) Anurag Choudhury (Paul) Erin Eldershaw (Kigva) Alix Sideris (Rhiannon) Bruce Spinney (Mannie and Series Host) Advisory: This episode contains course language, potentially disturbing magic, and themes that may raise painful memories for those harmed by the impacts of colonialism. Listener discretion is advised. You can find out more about Heart's Home and the series on our website www.theotherpath.ca.   Please consider supporting our work and help us create new episodes by becoming a member at Buy Me A Coffee. Members gain access to special features, such as writer interviews, a chance to meet the artists and more.  Recommend us to your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy Heart's Home! About the seriesWhat do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighborhood parks? They are all on The Other Path!  Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger.  Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They will lure you with promises of good fortune but be warned, they'll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected. Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past, but set in today's modern world.  From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.  To find out more about The Other Path, the artists and upcoming special events, visit our website www.theotherpath.ca.   About Odyssey TheaterThe Other Path was created and directed by Laurie Steven, Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre, a professional non-profit theatre in Ottawa, Canada.  Our imaginative award-winning productions range from satires to epic dramas, to enchanted myths re-envisioned for adult audiences.  Odyssey Theatre operates on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Algonquin, Anishnaabe peoples.  Odyssey Theatre is grateful to the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Ottawa, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation and our wonderful donors for their support. 

What do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighbourhood parks? They are all on The Other Path! Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger created by Odyssey Theatre.

Theatre took a blow during the pandemic, but who better to tackle the challenges than a creative crew. Laurie Steven is an award-winning director, playwright, dramaturge, and the founding Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre who joins me to share how her theatre group has embraced the growing genre of audio dramas with The Other Path, a unique collection of modern folklore that tackles today's big issues on your favourite podcast provider. We're all starved for some kindness, so I'm delighted to have my dear friend Erica Ehm join me to discuss The Undercover Kindness Project from The Ontario Caregivers Organization that she has partnered with to help spread comfort and joy to unsuspectiing caregivers who desperately could use our support. Anne Brodie is here with entertainment and this week she shares what she feels will be an Oscar contender with Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan for their gut-wrenching performances in The Banshees of Inisherin, South Korea's Official Oscar Selection for International Feature Film Decision to Leave, and Margaret Brown's stunning documentary Descendent, now on Netflix. Choosing to be compassionate over cynical is hard in a world that keeps throwing us curveballs but its the only way through. Leisse Wilcox joins me to to share her three top tips for helping others while maintaining your sanity in a topsy-turvy world. Added bonus Leisse's voice is like butter and if nothing else will soothe your soul just listening to her. We've talked a lot about mid-life lately on this show, so today I offer up someone who is walking the talk. Lesley Crewe wrote her first book at 50 and since then has published 14 books. She joins me to share more on this life pivot and details on her new book Nosy Parker. Finally, writing a book is a lot of work. Now imagine also creating an online world and soundtrack where fans can fully immerse themselves in your fictional world. That's exactly what my final guest Sienna Tristen has done with her husband Avi Silver in The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming, a labour of love that is less plot more vibes built over the last decade.

Liam and Jessie, a young couple fleeing bills and chasing cash in a trashed economy, decide to change their fate by stealing a mysterious artifact. But as the magical object toys with their desires, the pair get caught in an otherworldly spiral with cats, cops, and corpses.  A macabre comedy of greed and black magic from playwright, author, and screenwriter, Marty Chan. It was inspired by the Chinese folktale, The Magic Cask.  Creative Team for Double Trouble:  Writer: Marty Chan Director and Co-Dramaturge: Laurie Steven Co-dramaturge: Janet Irwin Music Supervisor and Editor: Jeremy Hutton Supervising Sound Designer: Damian Kearns Cast:                                                     Paul Amato (Dimitri and Cop) Jesse Buck (Liam) Maryse Fernandes (Jessie) Jeremy Hutton (Narrator and Harold) Advisory: This episode contains course language and morbid events. Listener discretion is advised. To find out more about Double Trouble and The Other Path podcast series, please visit our website at www.theotherpath.ca. Please consider supporting our work and help us create new episodes by becoming a member at Buy Me A Coffee. Members gain access to special features, such as writer interviews, a chance to meet the artists and more.  Recommend us to your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy Double Trouble!  About the seriesWhat do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighborhood parks? They are all on The Other Path!  Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger.  Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They will lure you with promises of good fortune but be warned, they'll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected. Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past, but set in today's modern world.  From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.  To find out more about The Other Path, the artists and upcoming special events, visit our website www.theotherpath.ca.   About Odyssey TheaterThe Other Path was created and directed by Laurie Steven, Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre, a professional non-profit theatre in Ottawa, Canada.  Our imaginative award-winning productions range from satires to epic dramas, to enchanted myths re-envisioned for adult audiences.  Odyssey Theatre operates on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Algonquin, Anishnaabe peoples.  Odyssey Theatre is grateful to the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Ottawa, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation and our wonderful donors for their support. 

Bony Legs, the infamous witch in the woods, can grant any wish imaginable… at a price. When Lisa, a daring teen, is blackmailed, she tracks down the witch for help, only to find herself facing grueling tasks in a fight for her life.  A spirited and chilling tale of empowerment from novelist, poet and biographer, Emily Pohl-Weary. Inspired by a Russian folktale featuring Baba Yaga: Vassalisa the Brave. Creative Team for The Witch's Circle: Writer: Emily Pohl-Weary Director and Co-Dramaturge: Laurie Steven Co-dramaturge: Janet Irwin Music Supervisor and Editor: Craig McConnell Supervising Sound Designer: Damian Kearns Cast:                                                    Anna Burkholder  (Anna) Anurag Choudhury (Dean) Maryse Fernandes  (Lisa) Soo Garay  (Narrator and Baba Yaga) Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy The Witch's Circle!Advisory: This episode contains coarse language, sexual aggression, and violent events. Listener discretion is advised. To find out more about The Witch's Circle and The Other Path podcast series, please visit our website at www.theotherpath.ca. Recommend us to your friends and family: Facebook: @theotherpathpodcast Instagram: @theotherpathpodcast Twitter: @theotherpathpod Please consider supporting our work and help us create new episodes by becoming a member at Buy Me A Coffee. Members gain access to special features, such as writer interviews, a chance to meet the artists and more. About the seriesWhat do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighborhood parks? They are all on The Other Path!  Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger.  Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They will lure you with promises of good fortune but be warned, they'll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected. Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past, but set in today's modern world.  From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.  To find out more about The Other Path, the artists and upcoming special events, visit our website www.theotherpath.ca.   About Odyssey TheaterThe Other Path was created and directed by Laurie Steven, Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre, a professional non-profit theatre in Ottawa, Canada.  Our imaginative award-winning productions range from satires to epic dramas, to enchanted myths re-envisioned for adult audiences.  Odyssey Theatre operates on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Algonquin, Anishnaabe peoples.  Odyssey Theatre is grateful to the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Ottawa, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation and our wonderful donors for their support. 

What do witches, ogres and shape-shifters have in common with dive bars, fashion shows and neighbourhood parks? They are all on The Other Path!  Classic folk tales meet modern life in this fantasy audio drama series filled with magic, mystery, and danger.  Follow people so desperate to fulfill their dreams, they choose a path that leads them to wrangle with magical forces and creatures straight out of folklore. They will lure you with promises of good fortune but be warned, they'll lead you into danger. Whatever fate has in store, the other path reveals the unexpected. Our five dramas by award-winning Canadian writers are inspired by fantastical tales from the past, but set in today's modern world.  From haunting dramas to macabre comedies, these original tales come alive with the voices of professional actors and artfully crafted music and sound.  To find out more, visit our website www.theotherpath.ca.   Please consider supporting our work and help us create new episodes by becoming a member at Buy Me A Coffee. Members gain access to special features, such as writer interviews, a chance to meet the artists and more.  Recommend us to your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.About Odyssey TheaterThe Other Path was created and directed by Laurie Steven, Artistic Director of Odyssey Theatre, a professional non-profit theatre in Ottawa, Canada.  Our imaginative award-winning productions range from satires to epic dramas, to enchanted myths re-envisioned for adult audiences.  Odyssey Theatre operates on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Algonquin, Anishnaabe peoples.  Odyssey Theatre is grateful to the Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council, City of Ottawa, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ottawa Community Foundation and our wonderful donors for their support. 

As we gear up for the Booking Magnet LIVE 2022 Annual Actors Conference, I'm pleased to introduce you to Laura Niemi. Enjoy this interview and be sure to connect with us on social media to share your takeaways. Xo! - Christine Connect with Laura Niemi here: Instagram- lauraniemi Website- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0631146/ About Laura… A native Angelino, Laura has been in the performing arts for over 30 years. She was selected at 9 years of age to study piano at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y and then her teenage years at The National Academy of Performing Arts in Los Angeles. As a musician she played bass alongside such bands as Marilyn Manson, Laundry and members of Tool. She is active in the theatre community having performed at The Geffen Playhouse, South Coast Rep and The Odyssey Theatre among others. She is the Artistic Director of Lost Angels Theatre Company which has garnered her many awards as both an actor as well as a producer. Best known for her performance as "Marilyn Pearson" on the NBC series "This Is Us (2016)". As the mother in Jack's (Milo Ventimiglia) struggling and dysfunctional working class family, her character gained recognition in the critically acclaimed season 3 episode "This Is Us: Vietnam (2018)", which landed Niemi an FYC Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2019. She landed her first TV credit in Joss Whedon's "Firefly (2002)" and has been continuously working in television and film ever since. Join us at the BOOKING MAGNET LIVE 2022 - Actors Conference Learn more: https://bookingmagnetlive.com/ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actresschristinehorn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actresschristinehorn HBA Website: http://hollywoodboundactors.com/ My Official Website: http://christinehorn.com/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS ONLINE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollywoodboundactors/ JOIN OUR HOLLYWOOD BOUND ACTORS TEXT COMMUNITY: Text the word HBA to (470) 666-7011. Standard messaging and data rates apply. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-hollywood-bound-actor/support

Paul Sand is directing his own play, "The Pilot Who Crashed the Party," April 29-May 1 only, at the Odyssey Theatre.

Dennis connects via Zoom with actor-writer-performance artist John Fleck whose musical satire It's Alive, It's ALIVE! is showing at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles through March 20. John talks about the show's central idea; that COVID is here to save us, not hurt us, where the original idea came from and where he got the inflatable COVID headress he wears through much of the show. He also recalls his experience, along with Tim Miller, Karen Finley, Tim Miller and Holly Hughes, as one of the NEA Four, the four artists who had received grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and whose grants were challenged by conservatives like Jesse Helms and others and whose case went all the way to Supreme Court. He talks about how the notoriety led to his first TV job, as a gay secretary in Steven Bochco's Murder One and how he regrets not being present at the Supreme Court hearing because he was working on TV show. John also recalls his early days in Los Angeles in the 1970's, the "radical change" he made that brought him here and opening for Edith Massey, John Waters' Egg Lady, at the One Way punk bar in Silverlake in 1983. Other topics include: embracing imperfection, how having his own shows makes the Hollywood acting hustle less soul-crushing, being an "age pioneer" at 71, the torture and glory of doing alien makeup for multiple Star Trek series and most recently Orville, appearing on projects like Tales of the City, Weeds, Seinfeld, Waterworld and the upcoming Tina Town, vamping in the dark when the power went out during a performance, and the late, great screenwriter who always came to his shows. 

The Serpent @ The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble 7.5 out of 10 - Above Average! October 23 – December 12, 2021. www.latheatrebites.com

On this episode, The Barretta Brothers welcome actor, voice actor, and comedian, Stuart Pankin.     ABOUT OUR GUEST:   Stuart Pankin Stuart Pankin: five time nominated, CableAce Award winning actor for HBO's Not Necessarily The News. Master's Degree in Theatre from Columbia University. Performed with the New York Shakespeare Festival, Brooklyn Academy of Music Repertory Company, American Place Theatre, Lincoln Center, Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Odyssey Theatre, Musical Theatre West, Reprise LA!. Starred in over seventy Off Broadway, summer, and regional theatre productions; Starred and/or featured in such movies as The Artist, Fatal Attraction, Arachnophobia, Life Stinks, Honey We Shrunk Ourselves, The Hollywood Knights, Irreconcilable Differences, and Striptease. Series regular on nine prime time television shows and pilots; Guest starred and recurred in over 350 television productions, including MOWs, Web series; voiced numerous cartoons including the award-winning Dinosaurs.  

TED LANGE certainly exemplifies the Renaissance Man Theatre Award that he received from the NAACP in Los Angeles and the Heroes and Legends HAL Lifetime Achievement Award. A prolific author, educator, and director and actor of stage and screen comprise the talents that have created a revered career and worldwide recognition. On May 10, 2018, Lange received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of his Contribution to the History of Television for his work on The Loveboat. A graduate of London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lange has written twenty-five plays and has been labeled The Black Neil Simon, The Brown Bard, and The Footnote Historian. These nomenclatures reflect the nature of the plays that he has written and produced around the country in black theatres to rave reviews and numerous awards. Lange is passionate about comedy, Shakespeare, history, and character driven theatre. His quest is to weave the African American experience into stories that entertain and educate by using current events as the touchstone for timely stories and characters, by discovering little known historical facts and bringing alive lost moments of black history, and by using the timelessness of Shakespearean tales to reflect what is still relevant in today's culture. His Shakespearean based play written in verse, The Cause, My Soul, the Prequel to Othello, the NAACP Theatre Best Play of 2017, was presented at the Odyssey Theatre on the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and at the North Carolina Black Theatre Festival. The Tears of Shylock another Shakespearean based play was read at the Matrix Theatre in April 2019. Lange's most current play, Blues in My Coffee, is a relationship comedy/drama that entertains and enlightens audiences in the relevant political issues surrounding Black Lives Matters. Four Queens – No Trump played garnered critical acclaim in Los Angeles, Cleveland, Omaha, and Chicago and won the NAACP Best Play – 1997. The Valley Theatre Awards nominated his play, Lemon Meringue Façade, in five categories and played off Broadway in New York at the New Perspectives Theatre. Another respected play, Soul Survivor, was staged at the National Black Theatre Festival at the 1996; The Olympics in Atlanta, and at the Lee Strasberg Institute in Hollywood, which co-starred Yolanda King. As a star of the television classic The Love Boat, Lange's ten seasons as Isaac Washington earned him global recognition. His television acting career also includes That's My Mama, Mr. T and Tina, and guest appearances on Evening Shade, Half and Half, Family Matters, In the Heat of the Night, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Oprah Winfrey Show. He hit the reality TV genre running on Celebrity Fit Club. Combining all his talents, Lange wrote, acted, directed, and produced his play, Let Freedom Ring in Los Angeles. A historical dramedy about how the Liberty Bell was cracked. The play is based on a true story…almost When asked about the diversity of his career, Lange states, “The duty of the Artist is to find his muse, then let her rip.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/momentsofgrace/support

In this episode, I speak with Ross Mullan, the OG Whitewalker from Game of Thrones. Also known for his work in Clash of the Titans and Dr. Who, Ross shares with us his story, from early beginnings to what it was like to play the Whitewalker. He also gives some brilliant advice to up-and-coming actors. Join Julie’s World for additional content! Go to https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld Intro and greeting Ross’s background: Odyssey Theatre and mask work (1:40) Moving to London, England (5:42) The value of travelling or living elsewhere (8:28) Ross’s family was very supportive (10:15) Wise advice from a drama teacher (14:30) Job insecurity in the entertainment industry (16:24) Working “regular jobs” during a pandemic (19:52) What is “Cameo”? (22:33) Feeling “at home” in the film industry (24:36) Playing the ‘Whitewalker’ in Game of Thrones (26:02) Ross didn’t want to play the Whitewalker at first (28:15) Whitewalker audition process (30:57) Why Ross was considered for the job (33:47) How that led to being on Dr. Who (35:39) The informal side of the industry and DIY techniques (39:05) On playing monsters in film and TV (41:30) Ross worked as a puppeteer (44:58) Ross trained with the Jim Henson group (45:46) Our brains get in the way (46:32) Ross’s other roles in the entertainment industry (47:20) Ross thought about becoming a therapist (45:25) Introspection during COVID (49:27) Having lunch with Sigourney Weaver (51:00) Working with our heroes in film (52:20) The lifestyle of various roles in the film industry (54:00) Sharing a TS Eliot quote and parting remarks (55:20) Ross Mullan’s website: https://www.rossmullan.com/ Ross Mullan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossmullan/ Hire Ross on Cameo! https://www.cameo.com/rossmullan Visit Planet B612 on the web: http://planetb612.fm/ Follow Planet B612 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetB612fm Support Planet B612 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juliesworld

Stephanie Nash is a dynamic Mindfulness Coach, Integrative Counselor and speaker specializing in the comprehensive and uniquely structured Unified Mindfulness System, developed by Shinzen Young, with whom she has worked closely since 1998. An accomplished and versatile professional actress and acting coach for more than 30 years, she also has an expertise in body language. Using the Unified Mindfulness System, Stephanie designed and taught a mindfulness program for a 2012 Harvard Medical School brain study with breakthrough results (in connection with which her brain was also studied by Harvard!). She has co-taught a pilot course at UCLA that explored how mindfulness can enhance learning and writing. As a mindfulness coach, Stephanie encourages and teaches a joyful, light, practical approach on how to take mindfulness skills and apply them to living more fully in the present moment. She specializes in stress reduction, optimizing performance, and rewiring one’s relationship to food and eating, all with the goal of navigating life with more insight, less suffering, optimal performance and decision making, while enjoying the process. She is currently writing an instructional book on mindful eating – and also shares various meditations (including ones for sleeping, eating, and a program on “Letting Go of Negative Thinking and Judgment”) offered on the Insight Timer app. She addresses these issues in the easiest, lightest way possible, creating a “user friendly” approach to healing and deepening one’s experiences through mindful awareness and physicality, suffusing the learning with humor and joy. Stephanie has taught her unique style of laughing meditation, which utilizes laughter to help decrease suffering and elevate fulfillment in daily life. Her laughter meditation workshops make laughter contagious. She prescribes 10 minutes of laughing meditation per day to improve one’s quality of life and she incorporates mindful laughing into her stress reduction teaching. Stephanie has also led "Posture Clinics" at meditation retreats where she teaches how the natural structure of the body can support us in ways that most people are presently not utilizing (and consequently unnecessarily stressing the neck and shoulder muscles). She is presently completing her book, Posture for Meditation and Life, based on her article, Posture-pedia, which she wrote in 2005 and which is now widely used by meditation centers and teachers all over the United States. (She was even asked by Navy Seals if they could use it.) As a body language expert, Stephanie has taught a popular workshop called, Shifting Positions to Shift Perceptions: How Body Language Affects How You Think and Feel at UCLArts and Healing– calling upon her years of training in various movement and healing modalities as well as her acting training and experience. She has also taught Expressive Movement at the University of Southern California and has taught movement to various acting schools and groups. Stephanie grew up in Ohio. where the nearby woods were her refuge and seeded her lifelong love of being in nature. With a psychology degree from Duke University, and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, Stephanie’s professional acting career started in the early 1980’s with a national tour of a Broadway show, “Barnum”, where she played the flute, juggled and hung on a trapeze – continuing over the next decades to numerous appearances in theatre and on TV shows, films and dozens of commercials. Los Angeles theatre audiences have seen her play several leading roles at the Odyssey Theatre, and her one-woman (comedic) show based on the true story of her Native American vision quest (where she spent 4 days with no food or water alone on a mountain) played to sold-out audiences. Stephanie moved to California from New York in 1992. Here she began a semi-annual practice of solitary camping experiences that have had a profound influence on her and led her to a desire to speak with someone about these experiences. She first met Shinzen Young at a meditation retreat at the Vipassana Support Institute. He mentored her in meditation practice and, with her signature joyful and good humored approach, she taught him how to juggle. In 2007 Stephanie founded the nonprofit, Mindfulness Arts, through which she has offered mindfulness programs for the local community, in addition to audio and video recordings of her teachings, and interviews with other respected teachers, all offered at no cost to the recipient. Join us with this wise and joyful teacher!

ANDREW LYNFORD CSA (Casting). Until recently, Andrew ran the casting department at Center Theatre Group. His Casting Associate credits there include Soft Power(Ahmanson); Archduke, Heisenberg, Sweat, and Head of Passes (Mark Taper Forum); Block Party 2017/2018/19, Big Night and he was Casting Director for the record-breaking production of Spamilton (Kirk Douglas).  After working as an actor in his native U.K. (earning him a Best Newcomer nomination in the National Television Awards) Andrew moved into producing, directing and casting. Associate West End credits include Priscilla, Grease and Thriller. Regional and touring credits include Side by Side by Sondheim, Misery, Oklahoma, and The Cemetery Club. TV includes The Birds (ITV) and Grandpa in my Pocket (BBC). Since relocating to L.A., Andrew has cast Skin of Honey (Macha Theatre); As You Like It (Chater Shakespeare); Take The L (Outfest 2018); Rake of His Heart (Blank Theatre, also director), as well as the features Cain Hill, Just Like Me And You, and Monster, and has assisted with casting for the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, The Walt Disney Concert Hall and Odyssey Theatre. He has just finished casting for The Spitfire Grill for the Garry Marshall Theatre; a new musical workshop at the Wallis Annenberg and is currently working on another feature, The Kindred. Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0528570/ https://twitter.com/lynfordtweets?lang=en HOST: www.wendyrosoff.com www.imdb.me/wendyrosoff www.instagram.com/wendy_rosoff/ The Line Lofts www.thelinelofts.com/ www.instagram.com/thelinelofts/

Sarah Joy BennettSarah Joy Bennett is an actor, writer and designer. She is a member of Keystone Theatre, which creates original works in the style of silent film, and with them has toured Canada with their shows The Last Man On Earth and Gold Fever.Other past projects as a co-creator include Theatre Sasa’s puppetry-based The Pressed Fairy Book, and Power Of Flight’s original musical The Ballad Of One-Eyed Jack. She has also performed with Classic Theatre Festival, Odyssey Theatre, Brookstone Theatre, and Metaphysical Theatre. As the burlesque performer Cherry Temple, she has been featured in international burlesque festivals, and at Le Tambour Royal Theatre, in Paris.Her writing work includes Postcards (CBC Radio, Out Front), and Trophy, a Summerworks Festival installation for which she was part of a team of writers and storytellers.Ginette MohrGinette is an award-winning performer, director and playwright. Her twenty-year career in the performing arts has galvanized her love for live experiences and direct contact with people. Driven by curiosity, she works to motivate a more conscious and compassionate community through the creation of imaginative, participatory theatre.She has created theatre with companies that include: The Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Neptune Theatre, Young People’s Theatre, Theatre New Brunswick, Drayton Entertainment, Theatre Direct, Theatre Aquarius, The Quickening Theatre, Keystone Theatre, and The Second City. Ginette recently directed and co-created Snack Music and Table Top Tales with SNAFU Dance Theatre.Night FeedAs an exhausted new mother nurses in the dark of yet another night, her apartment comes to life; possessions possessed with the demons of fear, self-doubt and anxiety, a chorus of objects and body parts. You know, standard parenting stuff.Fringe veterans-turned-mothers Sarah Joy Bennett and Ginette Mohr return to Toronto Fringe with CLUNK Puppet Lab, turning their brand of imaginative storytelling to tackle motherhood, injecting a healthy dose of the bizarre and surreal to make sense of “the most meaningful time of your life”.www.nightfeed.ca Instagram: nightfeedplay Twitter: @nightfeedplay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightfeedplay Tickets: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/night-feed

http://annettbone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/10ConstantThings.png () The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings. -Kakuzo Okakura- Session Summary:  The Only Constant performed by L.A. Contemporary Dance Company at The Odyssey provided thoughts on the following 10 constant things in dance. life and business: No matter how loudly or clearly you think you are communicating, not everyone will hear you or understand you. Everyone has their “crazy” moments, and you are allowed to have those. Life is messy. Life is imperfect. Fear can appear very real. Going against the grain isn’t easy. Sometimes you are responsible for causing the mess, and sometimes others cause it around you, and you can’t always control that. It is important to have release. You can’t always predict interruptions. There is a race against time so get going on your mission and what it is you are called to do. Links/Info from this session: http://annettbone.com (Get my FREE Audio Resource) http://fusemovementlb.com (Fuse Movement Long Beach) http://lacontemporarydance.org (L.A. Contemporary Dance Company) http://odysseytheatre.com (Odyssey Theatre) https://www.lacontemporarydance.org/repertory/only-constant (Photo Above by Robbie Sweeny) Would you review The DancePreneuring Studio? I would be extremely appreciative if you would subscribe and leave your feedback on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Radio. It really helps if you do it through the native Apple Podcast App on your smart device. Thanks so much! The post http://annettbone.com/10-constant-things-in-dance-life-business-podcast/ (#202: 10 Constant Things in Dance, Life and Business [Podcast]) appeared first on http://annettbone.com (Annett Bone).

David S. Craig David S. Craig is a Toronto based theatre artist who has written over thirty professionally produced dramatic works, garnering many awards and award nominations. Recent premiere productions include “BOMBERS: Reaping the Whirlwind” at 4 th Line Theatre (2017)and “Lysistrata and the Temple of Gaia” at Odyssey Theatre (2018). His adaptation of “The Neverending Story” will be produced by the Stratford Festival in June of 2019. As an actor, he has performed across North America. In 2014, The City of Toronto awarded Mr. Craig with the Barbara Hamilton Award for Artistic Excellence. He is currently Past- President of the Playwrights Guild of Canada.Richard Greenblatt Richard Greenblatt is an actor, director, writer, and musician who was born in Montréal and received his acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England. He has performed in theatres across Canada and abroad, as well as in feature films, television and radio. He has directed well over 130 productions for theatres across the country, the vast majority being original and/or Canadian works, including many groundbreaking and award-winning plays for young audiences. His writing includes the hit play 2 Pianos 4 Hands with Ted Dykstra, amongst many others. He has taught acting, directing and play creation at almost all of the major theatre training institutions in Canada. Athabasca In an office building in Fort McMurray, a senior public relations executive for a major Canadian oil company is confronted by a journalist turned environmental activist, who is violently determined to shut down the Athabasca oil sands. Next Stage’s first-ever site-specific production is an uncompromising battle of wills that poses the question – how far are you willing to go to save our planet?www.convergencetheatre.com Schedule and Tickets: https://fringetoronto.com/next-stage/show/athabasca

Today I am joined in studio by Laura Faye Smith. Laura is the current voice for Nintendo's Rosalina and she has a new show opening this month at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Laura will tell us all about her journey from her first time on stage to her current project, Radiant Vermin.

Today I am joined in studio by Laura Faye Smith. Laura is the current voice for Nintendo's Rosalina and she has a new show opening this month at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Laura will tell us all about her journey from her first time on stage to her current project, Radiant Vermin.

http://annettbone.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Letters-to-Dance.png () Letters to Dance gave me a new perspective of looking at dance as a person. A person that has given me a new life and added value in many areas. This workshop by renowned German choreographers https://www.deufertandplischke.net/ (Deufert and Plischke) at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles was a fantastic experience. I learned new approaches to movement that I know I can use in dance, life and business. Session Summary:Step to Success: A step to your success is anything that moves your life and your business forward. Whether it's an app, a book or an idea, you can apply something today that can help you succeed. Today's step to success is showing up without throwing up. Meaning add value to potential business clients and don't throw up on them with all the details on your business if it doesn't serve their needs. Dancer's Dialect: The Dancer's Dialect is the dancer's language. I share dance terminology and concepts across different genres so you can see the correlations in your life and in your business. Today's concept is a game called https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Girl_in_the_Ring_(song) ("Brown Girl in The Ring.") Freestyle Flow: Think twice if you're going to interrupt someone when they have their headphones on. Unless you're going to give them something they like LOL Feature Presentation: Letters to Dance gave me a new perspective of looking at dance as a person. A person that has given me a new life and added value in many areas. This workshop by renowned German choreographers https://www.deufertandplischke.net/ (Deufert and Plischke) at The Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles was a fantastic experience. I learned new approaches to movement that I know I can use in dance, life and business. Here are 5 additional things I was reminded of as follows: 1. Memorialize. Keep a journal to preserve memories and be in constant gratitude. 2. Don't be afraid to make movement a game. 3. Learn the subtle art of mirroring. 4. Be open to other approaches. 5. Write a letter to dance as a person and share it with me if you're so inclined. : ) Links from this session:http://annettbone.com (Get my FREE Audio Resource) https://www.deufertandplischke.net/ (Deufert and Plischke) https://odysseytheatre.com/ (The Odyssey Theatre) Would you review The DancePreneuring Studio?I would be extremely appreciative if you would subscribe and leave your feedback on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Radio. It really helps if you do it through the native Apple Podcast App on your smart device. Thanks so much!  

Serena Scott Thomas - Actress (Bond Girl)Recently I took a trip to Los Angeles and during that trip I was able to get an interview with Serena Scott Thomas. We talk about her early modeling career, her movie career (including being a BOND GIRL!), her relationship with Vinnie Tortorich, and the play she is currently starring in called TWO FISTED LOVE; playing at The Odyssey Theatre in LA.I also float an idea for a 10 episode podcast for Serena and Vinnie to do together called FIT TO BE TIED!Help me get that hashtag trending! #FitToBeTiedReach out to Serena on social media:@SerenaST09 on Twitter@SScottThomas on InstagramFacebook.com/SerenaScottThomas

Welcome to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Home to the City Circle Acting Company of Coralville. Our guest today is a child psychiatrist by day, however, he is best known up and down the Creative Corridor as an actor, writer, director, producer, performer, costume designer, prop maker… you get the idea. He and his work have appeared at the New York Film Institute and at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Not to mention within the Creative Corridor at venues such as Riverside Theatre, SPT Theatre, and Old Creamery Theatre. Also, right here at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts where he has been involved with the City Circle Acting Company of Coralville since its second season. He is a member of the Writers Room, with SPT Theatre Company, and performs on stage with the group several times a year. However, the place you are most likely to see his name is in the production credits of your favorite local theatre company.

Host James talks with his friend, Box Office Manager for the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, Mark J Freeman. They talk local theatre and about the Odyssey!

Host James talks with his friend, Box Office Manager for the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, Mark J Freeman. They talk local theatre and about the Odyssey!

7.5 Above Average Latheatrebites.com Apr 15 – Sun, May 21 During a hotly contested presidential primary campaign a wunderkind press secretary, blinded by hubris, makes a wrong turn. After choosing to walk through “that door” his life, and the lives of others, spin out of control.

In this lively conversation, Tanna Frederick shares how creative people can enjoy successful careers while doing what they love. Tanna Frederick can currently be seen starring in Henry Jaglom’s romantic mystery “Ovation” opposite James Denton. Frederick is also producing and starring in the virtual reality series “Defrost.” Directed by Randal Kleiser, series cast members include Bruce Davison, Harry Hamlin, Christopher Atkins and Carl Weathers. “Defrost” was presented at Sundance’s New Frontier Program and Cannes Film Festival. Next year, she’ll also star as a single mother who returns to Iowa (Frederick’s hometown) to deal with her past in “Garner, Iowa.” Frederick is a mainstay of the Los Angeles theatre community. In 2013, she won the LA Stage and Eddon awards for Best Actress for N. Richard Nash’s “The Rainmaker” at the Edgemar Theatre. The Los Angeles Times gave it Critics’ Choice and said, “The standout of this terrific cast is Tanna Frederick’s acerbically yearning Lizzie…It’s a transformation not to be missed.” This month Frederick will direct and star in “Sylvia” at the Odyssey Theatre opening on October 21st. In a previous run of the play, the Huffington Post said “Tanna Frederick is truly brilliant as Sylvia. She embodies the fun-loving, childlike spirit of the dog.” Frederick's performance in her first feature with Jaglom, “Hollywood Dreams,” earned her Best Actress at WorldFest Houston, Montana International Film Festival, Fargo Film Festival and the Wild Rose Film Festival. The film took Best Picture honors at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival and to Best Comedy at WorldFest Houston. She was named Method Fest’s “Performer to Watch” and has also received the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s “Maverick” Award. Off-screen, Frederick has proved just as driven and talented. A fitness aficionado who runs daily, Frederick ranked 52nd out of 1,321 women in her division in the LA Marathon. She is a second-degree Tae Kwon Do blackbelt and a passionate surfer. She founded “Project Save Our Surf,” a non-profit that promotes clean oceans and water. She is also founder of the Iowa Film Festival, now in its’ seventh year and was named recipient of the University of Iowa’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012. http://www.tannafrederick.com/

In this episode, we talk about Odyssey Theatre, Bear & Co. Theatre and Dark Horse Dance Project's recent offerings and look forward to the Almonte International Puppet Festival.

00:00 // INTRO 00:38 // PREVIEWS Virtual reality theatre opens in Toronto. http://vividvr.ca/#vivid A new Facebook group titled Women’s Theatre Network invites women to connect with each other online. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162079387183664/ What is the role of theatre in the refugee crisis? Theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org/about The Color of NOW hosted a conversation called What's Race Got To Do with It at Imago Theatre in Oregon www.orartswarch.org/talking-race-the-color-of-now/ The Globe and Mail’s Kate Taylor asks 'Why doesn't Canada have a national theatre?' http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/kate-taylor-why-doesnt-canada-have-a-national-theatre/article30610325/ Artistic Director of the NAC English Theatre Jillian Keiley responds on the SpiderWebShow https://spiderwebshow.ca/article/why-doesnt-canada-have-a-national-theatre/ 06:00 // REVIEWS Pericles, Prince of Tyre - July 4 to August 20, A Company of Fools’ Torchlight Shakespeare 12:50 // Fucking Carl - July 14 to 30, La Nouvelle Scène, presented by Théâtre du Trillium. 19:20 // PREVIEWS Macbeth - July 2-30, Bear & Co Barefoot in the Park - July 12 to 30, Ottawa Little Theatre. Much Ado About Nothing & Julius Caesar - July 16 to August 20, St Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, Prescott Dark Horse Dance Projects - July 21 & 22, ODD BOX https://www.facebook.com/events/515638748635619/ The Servant of Two Masters - July 21 to August 21, Odyssey Theatre in Strathcona Park http://www.odysseytheatre.ca/index.php/events/theatre-under-the-stars/

Finding and using your strengths and versatility as a voice actor. Happy New Year! Kick off a brand new year of VO Buzz Weekly with a hilarious and heartwarming BUZZ, thanks to this week’s guest, voiceover icon Cam Clarke. He is known for his work as Leonardo in the original Teenage Ninja Mutant Ninja Turtles, Liquid Snake in Metal Gear video games, He-Man, Freddy the Ferret in Back at the Barnyard and so much more. Hear the amazing story of how Cam started in show business in the 1960’s performing on his family’s hit TV show, The King Family and how he eventually started working in voiceover. He speaks to his strengths as a voice actor and demonstrates some of his versatility with vocal ranges. Cam shares what inspired him to step out of his comfort zone to create the one-man show, Stop Me If I Told You This, premiering in February 2015 at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Get more details at http://CamClarke.com Watch in the session, more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com

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Hamlet     Act I, Scene ii Hamlet August 16, 2013 Women playing men playing women playing men...  Lisa Wolpe, Founder and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company, talks about her life's work.  Carrying on a centuries old tradition, the LAWSC is celebrating it's twentieth year.  Delving into the "Oh that this too too solid flesh..." soliloquy, Lisa talks playing Hamlet, gender bending and what it's like to be a "silverback."  From a woman steeped in Shakespeare comes a deft dance of thought. Click here to follow along with the text. Click here for a scanned version of the text. SHOW INFO: An all-female, multi-cultural aesthetic offers new insight when the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company co-present Hamlet in celebration of LAWSC's 20th anniversary. Featuring a cast of 16 LAWSC favorites and talented newcomers – including producing artistic director and celebrated Shakespearean actress Lisa Wolpe in the title role – Hamlet opens for press on Aug. 30 at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A. Performances of Hamlet take place on Fridays and Saturdays @ 8 p.m. and Sundays @ 2 p.m.*, Aug. 30 through Oct. 27. (*On Sunday, Sept. 1 only, the performance will be @ 5 p.m. with no 2 p.m. matinee.) Additional weeknight performances are scheduled on Wednesdays @ 8 p.m. on Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and Oct. 16; and on Thursdays @ 8 p.m. on Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 10 and Oct. 24. Tickets are $30, except for the performance on Saturday, August 31 which is $45 and includes a gala reception following the performance. The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles, 90025. For reservations and information, call (310) 477-2055 or go to www.OdysseyTheatre.com.

Television, Film, and Broadway Star Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D., Falcon Crest, Stephen Sondheim’s Follies) discusses his current co-starring role in the world premiere drama The Snake Can at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. The Live Arts Calendar features An Evening with Bebe Neuwirth (from TV’s long running hit series Frasier in concert) at the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA February 23. The State of the Arts Sweepstakes sponsored by Breakdown Services announces another winner. Producer Jennifer Schwartz is interviewed about a Los Angeles production of The Vagina Monologues presented in February and March at multiple LA Theatres in support of "V Day", a national day promoting an end to violence against women and girls. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Television, Film, and Broadway Star Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D., Falcon Crest, Stephen Sondheim’s Follies) discusses his current co-starring role in the world premiere drama The Snake Can at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. The Live Arts Calendar features An Evening with Bebe Neuwirth (from TV’s long running hit series Frasier in concert) at the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA February 23. The State of the Arts Sweepstakes sponsored by Breakdown Services announces another winner. Producer Jennifer Schwartz is interviewed about a Los Angeles production of The Vagina Monologues presented in February and March at multiple LA Theatres in support of "V Day", a national day promoting an end to violence against women and girls. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Comedic actor Monroe Makowsky (AKA "Whopper Sr." in a continuing series of commercials for Burger King), chews the fat with Sterling and Stroili about his checkered professional life ... from Oprah to Liza and James (Cameron, that is)... to his current co-starring role in the LA hit comedy drama Dsynomiaat the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood. The Live Arts Calendar features SeaGlass Theatre’s fall production of Steven Berkoff’s hilarious comedy Kvetch at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA, and the Deborah Laufer comedy End Days at The Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Makowsky shares his most embarrassing moments on stage. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Television stars Denise Crosby (Trekkies 1 and 2; Star Trek: The Next Generation, Key West) and Jamie Rose (Falcon Crest, Lady Blue) join Sterling and Stroili for a rousing conversation about cell phones and driving; and mistaken celebrity identities. Crosby and Rose are interviewed about their personal and professional lives; and their co-starring roles in the world premiere of Kari Floren???s Revisting Wildfire at the Odyssey Theatre in west Los Angeles. Steven Dietz???s contemporary masterpiece Fiction at The Underground Theatre in Hollywood, highlights the Live Arts Calendar. Sterling reviews Kritzerland at the Gardenia ??? An Evening of Kander and Ebb; the west coast premieres of Twist the Musical at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, CA and Shrek at Hollywood???s Pantages Theatre are promoted. Stroili reviews 1776 the musical at the Glendale Centre Theatre in Glendale, CA; Crosby and Rose share their most embarrassing moments on stage. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)