Podcasts about southern rep theatre

Brian Egland is an Artist originally from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, now residing in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a Fall 2009 BFA graduate and recipient of Outstanding Graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Performing Arts Department. Brian is an Actor, Playwright, Photographer, Director, Singer, and Educator among other things. As a playwright and creator his works have streamed on Broadway On Demand, garnered him honors of excellence from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region VI, has been Official Selections of the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, the D.C. Black Theatre Festival, micro development with The National Black Theatre as part of their I Am Soul Playwright's Residency Program, placement in Southern Rep Theatre's 4D program, residency with SIPP Culture's Rural Performance/Production Lab, and over sixty three thousand views across YouTube and IGTV with Workdays with Nijay, a web series he serves as co-writer on.

Waiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 11 features Bari James Bellard. He is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans. After performing at Walt Disney World and aboard the Polar Express, Bari accepted the role of Production Stage Manager at Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans. He has traveled the world as a Stage Technician and Production Stage Manager. He is currently Waiting for Places!

The lovable cast of characters from the fictional New Orleans bar, Benny’s Tavern, are back sharing virtual holiday cheer and music. Southern Rep Theatre continues its run of Mandatory Merriment: This Time It’s Virtual, through December 26th. We talk with co-creator and director Leslie Castay.

The lovable cast of characters from the fictional New Orleans bar, Benny’s Tavern, are back sharing virtual holiday cheer and music. Southern Rep Theatre continues its run of Mandatory Merriment: This Time It’s Virtual, through December 26 th . We talk with co-creator and director Leslie Castay. Ticket info is online at www.southernrep.com.

This week on Inside the Arts, the Hancock-Whitney Broadway in New Orleans series continues its season as the legendary musical, MISS SAIGON, opens at the Saenger. The new national tour of Cameron Mackintosh's revival of Boublil and Schönberg's epic love story, is set during the Vietnam War, and features Emily Bautista starring in the role of "Kim". We catch up with her by phone. Then, Southern Rep Theatre, opens a production of Ntozake (N TOE ZAH KAY) Shange's (SHAN GAY) Mother Courage and Her Children. The powerful adaptation of Bertholt Brecht's epic tale transposes the action from Europe during the Thirty Years War to the American Southwest after the Civil War. WWNO's Karl Lengel chats with director Chivas Michael and actor Lawrence Weber. And, the 5th Annual Jazz in January kicks off this weekend on the Northshore. The three-day music festival at Christ Episcopal Church in Covington, features nightly concerts by an eclectic mix of national and regional artists, and two jazz masses

This week on Inside the Arts, A Christmas Story, The Musical opens! It is the first Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans show to play the Saenger Theatre since its reopening. We talk with cast member Chris Swan, who plays The Old Man, in this holiday classic based on the 1983 film. Then, we travel to the Land of Sweets as The Nutcracker in New Orleans opens at the Contemporary Arts Center.This version presented by the New Orleans School of Ballet has a local twist. Director/choreographer Nikki Hefko joins us in our studio. And, a rowdy holiday musical with local flavor, Mandatory Merriment, returns to Southern Rep Theatre with new jokes. Co-writer Leslie Castay joins us with cast member Meredith Long. Airs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.

When Lieutenant Susan Beth Handler returns from space, her daughter – actual Dr. Olivia Brownstone – throws her a party that becomes a Neon Clubhouse reunion. Mary Joseph Owen (now going by Jo or jowen on tumblr) and Virginia Danielle Walker (now going by GD Walker from NCIS: Omaha) share the fun in this episode recorded live at Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans. Catch up with several past guests in the here-and-now, including Marjorie Crocker, Kennedy Faye, Heather Magyar, Jessica Rabbinowitz, Deborah Wallace, Rachel Passant, Hex Bellman, X, Maddie Nix, and Ashley Samuels.

When Lieutenant Susan Beth Handler returns from space, her daughter - actual Dr. Olivia Brownstone - throws her a party that becomes a Neon Clubhouse reunion. Mary Joseph Owen (now going by Jo or jown on tumblr) and Virginia Danielle Walker (now going by GD Walker from NCIS: Omaha) share the fun in this episode recorded live at Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans. Catch up with several past guests in the here-and-now, including Skylar, Jodie Manson, Lisa Michaels O'donegal, Moonsister, Laura-Allen Weinberg, and for the first time away from a television, Cheryl Handler (Susan's mom).

Sarah Zoghbi is the Director of Care for Creatives, a partnership between Southern Rep Theatre and the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic. Zoghbi’s office is in Southern Rep’s new home on Bayou Road. The stately  brick building was formerly St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The goal of the partnership is to offer a variety of workshops, events, and outreach activities to promote optimal mental health self-care among New Orleans’ creative community members. Mental health practitioners help participants learn resilience through a variety of enriching programs that focus on personal development, psychological education, and healing. While these programs emphasize optimal mental health, participants do not need to be mentally ill to attend: all creative professionals are welcome. In fact, Zoghbi notes that many attendees have said they have become more in touch with their creative selves after attending Care for Creatives programs. In this podcast, Zoghbi also offers an overview of the various events and programs at Southern Rep Theatre.