Podcasts about theater

Barna Donovan, a professor of communication and media studies at St. Peter's University, offers a compelling perspective on the evolving landscape of cinema, firmly rejecting the notion that the art form is dead. With a rich background in film studies from the University of Miami, Donovan delves into how interconnected cinematic universes, such as Marvel, have reshaped storytelling and audience engagement, reflecting a significant shift rather than a decline. As a staunch advocate for independent cinemas and original content, he emphasizes the role of neighborhood theaters in celebrating film as an art form and creating vibrant community events that draw audiences in. Through his teaching, Donovan equips the next generation of filmmakers and media professionals with the tools to navigate this dynamic industry, encouraging them to embrace innovation while preserving the essence of cinematic storytelling.00:06:16) The Rise of Cinematic Universes and Theaters(00:08:31) Rise of Streaming Platforms among Young Audiences(00:12:00) Influence of Streaming on Filmmaking Autonomy(00:21:47) Interconnected Universe Concept Shapes Audience Engagement Trends(00:23:45) Interconnected Superhero Film Overload(00:26:37) Marvel's Gimmicks: A Threat to Storytelling(00:31:44) Creative Downturn in Film Industry(00:51:54) Socially Engaging Movie Theaters for Generation Z(00:57:46) Community Events and Original Content Advocacy

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Tony-nominated Broadway star Lorna Courtney joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul for our World Kindness Day special! The multi-hyphenate shares how leading with love keeps her grounded on and off the stage. From &Juliet to Heathers: The Musical, the powerhouse performer opens up about confidence, community, and the acts of kindness that helped shape her journey. Happy World Kindness Week! Taped live in the Welcome To Times Square Studio, this kindness podcast episode covers: How kindness became Lorna's secret to strong, authentic leadership. A touching fan story that reminded her what Broadway is really about. The self-care rituals that keep her voice and spirit healthy through eight shows a week. The power of bubble baths + much more. LORNA COURTNEY currently stars as Veronica Sawyer in the hit cult classic Heathers and will next be seen in The Greatest Showman musical. She previously completed a triumphant run as Juliet in the Broadway musical & Juliet, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, and won the Clive Barnes Award for Theatre. She was a guest lead in CBS's premiere of THE EQUALIZER opposite Queen Latifah, appeared in Dear Evan Hansen and the Broadway revival of West Side Story. Lorna received her BFA from the University of Michigan and graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. This episode is sponsored by Grether's Pastilles, the premium Swiss lozenges that are kind to your voice. It's also powered by Welcome to Times Square, the billboard experience that lets YOU be a star for a day. Thank you for supporting kindness! Follow Lorna ⁠@lornaacourtney Let's be friends! ⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠! (⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠⁠) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When eighteen-year-old Helen Todd seeks help from a mysterious mentor after being rejected by her boyfriend, she's introduced to ancient rituals that promise to unlock her inner power and make her feel like a goddess. But as Helen begins invoking curses and testing the limits of her newfound abilities, she must confront a terrifying question: is her power real, or is she losing her grip on reality? | #RetroRadio EP0554CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “I Pronounce You Dead” (February 07, 1977)00:46:42.230 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Ghost Ship” (April 24, 1945) ***WD00:58:43.759 = The Creaking Door, “Isle of Lost Souls” (November 23, 1964) ***WD01:27:31.728 = The Eleventh Hour, “Curious Confession” (June 04, 1959) ***WD01:54:43.338 = Escape, “The Lost Special” (February 12, 1949) 02:24:09.825 = Everyman's Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)02:53:09.232 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949) ***WD03:22:38.260 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Happiness Effect, aka The Gift” (February 05, 1958)03:42:26.596 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution” (January 02, 1942) ***WD04:06:27.901 = BBC Fear on 4, “LifeLine” (February 11, 1993)04:35:23.006 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Spitting Revolver” (1947-1950)04:40:17.458 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960s)04:44:35.512 = Future Tense, “Saucer of Loneliness” (May 30, 1974) ***WD05:13:45.508 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0554

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In this College Deep Dive, Jonathan Shandell and Kathryn Petersen the Co-Program Director of Theater at Arcadia University chat with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Where do you want to live on the Acting to MT spectrum? A reminder that the process isn't so binary!  Higher Education is shifting with new “experience-based” learning like study abroad & summer programs. Choose a school that lets you grow and change, not one that boxes you in. Arcadia shows how program continuity and collaboration can make all the difference. If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtca.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.com], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier, Kelly Prendergast and Socials by Jordan Rice. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds with Additional Vocals from Elizabeth Stanley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Tanja Wiehoff shares her journey from musical theatre to Microsoft 365 consulting, revealing how she helps organisations adopt Copilot and build an AI-first mindset. She outlines practical strategies for executive training, change management, and fostering AI fluency across teams.

Two articles caught our attention. The first was in The Hollywood Reporter about a new movie theater concepts with private rooms and high end food in New York. The second was a story about the power of IMAX in the movie industry, per the Wall Street Journal.  In this episode, Joe Pine, Aransas Savas, and Dave Norton discuss the evolving landscape of the movie theater experience, particularly in light of the pandemic's impact. They explore new concepts in Hollywood, such as premium movie theaters and IMAX, and how these innovations cater to changing consumer preferences. The conversation emphasizes the importance of customization, personalization, and the need for theaters to create engaging experiences that resonate with audiences. The hosts also provide valuable insights for experience strategists on how to adapt to these trends and enhance the overall consumer experience. Takeaways The pandemic significantly impacted the movie theater industry, leading to a decline in attendance. Premiumization is a key trend in the film industry, focusing on enhancing the overall experience. Customization and personalization are crucial for attracting audiences back to theaters. Consumers decide the 'when' or the situation, then watch the movie Theaters need to innovate and create engaging environments to compete with home viewing. Experience strategists should measure the money value of time (MVT) in their offerings. The integration of social components can enhance the movie-going experience. Chapters 01:23 Hollywood's New Movie Theater Concepts 02:38 The Impact of the Pandemic on Movie Theaters 04:47 Premiumization in the Film Industry 06:40 Customization and Personalization of Movie Experiences 08:57 Consumer Preferences Post-COVID 11:38 The Role of IMAX and Alternative Experiences 16:41 Innovations in the Theater Space 20:15 Key Takeaways for Experience Strategists   Read More: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/inside-metro-private-cinema-tim-league-movie-theater-1236311204/ https://www.wsj.com/business/media/imax-movie-release-trend-6f4587a2?st=PKpj1G&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Podcast Sponsors: Learn more about Stone Mantel https://www.stonemantel.co Sign up for the Experience Strategist Substack here: https://theexperiencestrategist.substack.com  

If you were a theatre kid in high school, chances are you play D&D! Why is that? Is there some sort of pipeline to it?----------Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Presenting a replay of Dark Venture "The Only Inhabitant" aired on Nov 18, 1946. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast. This episode, we sit down with Frankie Cramer, a lead actor in Eastern Michigan University Theater's newest production: Big Love. Host: Anthony Thaxton Director: Caroline BuxtonEditor: Gray Connor

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Megan discuss last weekend's talk at EastLake. Other topics include homecoming chaperones, battle of the bands, and breaking into the Theatre.

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Maureen Stepan, from Bradford, was a quiet and shy girl with long blonde hair and a passionate love for animals. Maureen had done well at primary school but after this she got in with the wrong crowd and had soon developed a heroin addiction. By age 16 Maureen was selling sex on the highly dangerous streets of the Bradford Red Light District, where one night, she met a highly dangerous man...Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comTrue Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Poetry from Natasha Blanco-Dominguez https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Me-Collection-Healing-Self-Discovery-ebook/dp/B0FR3WWT3QEpisode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Relic Radio Show begins this week's hour with Theatre Royal. We'll hear The Queen Of Spades, from October 4, 1953. (30:13) We close with The Silver Theater, and its story from October 2, 1938, Stronger Than Steel. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/RelicRadio971.mp3 Download RelicRadio971 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Relic Radio Show If you'd like to support Relic Radio, please consider [...]

It is very hard for me to believe it but the 2025 edition of WestEdge is almost here. This will be the 10th edition of the show and I am so excited to share the slate of talks taking place this year in the WestEdge Theater Presented By Pacific Sales! But, I'm not going to do it here because our time here is limited. But I have an idea. I am going to link all of the programs and the times in the show notes. So, you can make your plans accordingly. Today on the show, you are going to hear from Megan Reilly, co-founder of WestEdge and my dear friend, Kim Gordon of Kim Gordon Designs. Kim is joined by Julia Demarco, who together designed the WestEdge Theater Presented by Pacific Sales. We talk about the inspiration that went into the theater design, the how and they why. You are going to love this. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep LOME-AI.com, simple, inexpensive, text to video harnessing the power of AI to grow your firm, beautifully. Before we get into it, I have something really special to share with you. Something special with a WestEdge connection. My friend, and longtime friend of the show Anthony Laney of Laney LA sent me a copy of the new monograph, Poetics of Home; Essays and Spaces by Laney LA. And so, I want to share a special installment of BOOKLOOK. BookLook - Anthony Laney, Laney LA: Poetics of Home Avialable from Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers: Order Here.  “ Laney LA's work embodies a distinctly Southern California spirit - the blur between indoors and out, the layering of experiences, the quiet merger of minimalism and sensuality. - Sam Lubell . This is from the foreword of Laney LA's book, Poetics of Home. The book is available through Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers. Before I tell you about the book, let me tell you about my friend Anthony Laney. Laney and I first bonded on the show over a project of his in Manhattan Beach, home for me. This project had a disappearing pool, which was very cool, but it was't the cool factor of a pool that disappeared below a functional outdoor space. It was the “why” behind its installment. The South Bay in Los Angeles is known for very expensive homes on very small lots. The underground pool is very cool but more than that, it represents something very special about Anthony and his namesake firm. This was a solution to a challenge. The client wanted this space and the home designed for the site. But they also wanted a yard for the family to enjoy the very unique exterior environment. Mark Twain said it best, “Buy land, they're not making It anymore”. It takes a very special mind to craft something that literally makes more functional space on the same site. If you want to understand the thought process and the ethos of this unique firm, Poetics of Home shows you what's behind the walls, and under the deck. But Laney LA has another challenge. This was their debut monograph and just like a smash hit record, it will be very difficult to match or exceed. So, let's focus on this one. “Craft is where intention becomes tangible” - Anthony Laney My favorite quote from the book because it is so simple and true. 6 words that succinctly define the motive. If you are anything like me, with regard to design and architecture, the story behind the design is equally important to form and function. Because the industry still speaks about architecture in terms of form and function. Yeah, it' important. However, when you minimize something to simply how it looks and why it does, you can't fully explore the intangibles. The way a space makes you feel. If you've never been to LA's South Bay, you don't know what Manhattan Beach smells like in August. Sunscreen and salt air, the scent of grilled meat and citrus. Or, what it sounds like during the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tourn...

It's nothing but spoiler talk on today's edition of the podcast as Jong and Michael give their spoiler filled thoughts on the newest film in the Predator franchise. Find out what the guys thought of the film, why the focus on the Yautja worked so well, the journey of Dek, the setting, what worked for them, why the PG-13 rating isn't a big deal at all, the nonsense of people describing the film as being a "Disney-fied" version of the Predator, the found family trope, where the franchise could go next, whether it could tie to Alien: Earth, and more!  Follow Jong and Michael on social media.  Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com

We're celebrating someone's birthday with something they never asked for, so happy birthday to Alan Jordan, we guess? Host segments: Devori is the cheese, and the cheese stands alone; Hawk is not committed to the bit; Palance-ing all over the place; if not uncle, why uncle-shaped?; the illustrious role of "woman,"; Jeff needs to write down what he watches; Clockwork Orange-ed by the Swamp of Sadness; #AshIsABetterHawk; winsome nums.

Over the weekend, many people breathed a sigh of relief that the government shutdown was coming to an end. But who are the real winners and losers? It's certainly not the American people. Bob explains why this was all fake Kabuki theatre to fool you, regardless of which side of the aisle you are on. Even the media, both conservative and mainstream, were fooled.Now, do you believe in this ministry? If you do, you can keep us on the air as a radio program and podcast by visiting our website. It is vastly more urgent than ever that you do. ⁠https://truth2ponder.com/support-us⁠. You can also mail a check payable to Ancient Word Radio, P.O. Box 510, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Thank you in advance for your faithfulness to this ministry.You can support us from our website, which can be found at: ⁠https://truth2ponder.com/support-us⁠.

Ronald Young Jr. reviews Predator Badlands by himself… RYJ struggles to pronounce Predator BadlandsRYJ - 4 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, and Mike HomikWritten by Patrick Aison and Brian DuffieldDirected by Dan TrachtenbergFor more information about Predator Badlands, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! We have our first guest of the 1985 retrospective! Long time listener, our #1 fan, and a true titan in every facet of life, Joel, is joining us to discuss Mötley Crüe's third album, Theater of Pain.Find out everyone's thoughts on this album that was definitely released on the latest episode of Hey! That's the Name of the Album!

In my conversation with Jeremy Kisling we talk about the importance of creating a sense of belonging for young people at the Lexington Children's Theatre.  Jeremy emphasizes the universal need for all individuals to find spaces where they can be authentic and free from societal expectations.  The discussion also explores the role of theatre in personal development, community engagement and the future vision for the theatre's impact on youth.  We also talk about the evolution of themes for young people and the substances of contemporary theatre for youth.The Lexington Children's Theatre has been in existence for 87 years, Jeremy having been there for 24 of those years.​He has been a recipient of the Sara Spencer child Drama Award and the Tom Behm Award from the Southeastern Theatre Conference.In 1986 The state legislators demed Lexington Children's Theatre the State children's Theatre of Kentucky.For more and to connect with us, visit https://www.artsconnectlex.org/art-throb-podcast.html

Get your Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. tickets at https://www.parklandsd.org/departments/arts/ticket-informationNovember 21 - 23, 2025 at Parkland High SchoolShow Times:Friday 11/21 7pmSaturday 11/22 3pm & 7pmSunday 11/23 3pmTicket Prices:$12 Adults$10 Seniors (65+)$10 Students/ChildrenSpringhouse Middle School (SMS) presented A Night Under the Stars, an evening of humorous and heartwarming stories set in the great outdoors.  Orefield Middle School (OMS) performed Shuddersome: Tales of Poe, bringing Poe's most haunting tales to life.  Their shows were held in early November.

The Oscar-winning actor/director has a new play, “Topsy Turvy,” about a chorus that loses its ability to sing together after COVID isolation."Things that I had held sacred or had held as truths were challenged," Robbins says of the pandemic. He talks with Tonya Mosley about ‘Shawshank Redemption,' ‘Dead Man Walking,' and how working with Robert Altman changed the trajectory of his career. Also, David Bianculli reviews the new Netflix miniseries, ‘Death by Lightning.'Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Stu Burguiere examines the latest in the government shutdown as it moves toward a possible conclusion and speculates on why ANY of this was necessary in the first place (besides Chuck Schumer's re-election efforts). Then, former Levi's brand president Jennifer Sey joins to give her thoughts on Sydney Sweeney and her defense of her widely discussed blue jeans ad. And Stu compares the beauty pageants of yesteryear to today's VERY modern counterparts. TODAY'S SPONSORS   KINDRED HARVEST TEAS Go to http://www.kindredharvest.co and use the code STU for 20% off   REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.realestateagentsitrust.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty years ago, Third Rail Repertory Theatre launched itself onto the Portland theatre scene with a production called “Recent Tragic Events,” set just after the attacks of 9/11. That play, written by Craig Wright, put Third Rail Rep on the map, winning a number of local theatre honors. While many theatres have come and gone in that time, Third Rail is among those that were able to survive the pandemic and other economic pressures. It’s celebrating 20 years by reprising that first show, “Recent Tragic Events.” We talk with director Scott Yarbrough, who was also the company’s founding artistic director, about how the play resonates today.

Learn about a powerful course and theatre initiative to redefine how we care for veterans at the end of life. My return guest, Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is an Army Veteran, end-of-life doula educator, and an advocate for redefining how nations honor and support veterans and their loved ones through the end of life. She is… Continue reading Ep. 527 Transforming Veteran Care Through Stories, Art, and Theatre with Qwynn Galloway-Salazar PhD

Harbinger Theatre will close its fourth season with “Swing State” by Pulitzer Prize finalist, Rebecca Gilman, and directed by Brian Sheldon.In the play: Recently widowed, Peg tends to the native plants in her 40-acre rural Wisconsin prairie backyard, her solitary days interrupted only by visits from a family friend with a checkered past. When a mysterious theft alerts the authorities, a string of events unfold that forever changes their lives. “Swing State” marks Harbinger's 18th Capital Region premiere. Performances will be held at Sand Lake Center for the Arts from November 14 - 23, with a free preview on November 13.

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Comedian Sean Patton joins Emily & Haley to discuss his role on the hit FX comedy English Teacher, the time he worked the New Orleans Jazz Festival while on acid, and what destroyed his dreams of being an action hero. Sean teaches listeners how to approach famous people in public, Haley gets advice on how to support a stand up comedian, and we all agree that air conditioning rocks. So find the nearest bathroom, mispronounce a town in England, and don't you dare curse on stage as you enjoy Episode 35 of How To Make It.Follow us on Instagram: @HowToMakeItPodcastSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcast

On this episode: Actor and dialect coach Steve Corona joins Linda to pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of accents, performance, and character transformation. Steve explains how he studies and analyzes dialects—breaking them down into unique sounds, rhythms, and cadences—and how actors can integrate those nuances into authentic, believable performances. From Scottish and Irish to Texan and Turkish, Steve shares his process for “hearing” the music of a dialect and translating it into emotional truth. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from working on major film sets with stars like Gerard Butler and Helen Mirren, offering a glimpse into the art and psychology of coaching actors under pressure. Along the way, he drops practical tools for any performer or storyteller—like using anchor phrases, shadowing native speakers, and finding emotional connection through voice. Beyond Hollywood, Steve talks about how he's taken his craft into new arenas—narrating audiobooks, helping business professionals improve their presence, and inspiring others to discover their authentic voice. About Steve: Steve Corona has always been fascinated by psychology and human behavior. Growing up as the fourth of five kids, he had plenty of personalities to study—and plenty of opportunities to perform. His natural empathy and love of storytelling became the foundation for a career built on both acting and coaching. After earning his Master's in Theatre, Steve launched his on-camera career, landing roles in film and television while also teaching dialects. A chance referral from a casting director led him to coach Gerard Butler on a major action film, sparking a new chapter as a sought-after dialect coach for A-list talent including Helen Mirren, Jason Isaacs, and Amber Midthunder. As an actor, Steve has appeared in projects spanning every genre—from Hamlet 2 and Breaking Bad to The Lone Ranger and Army of the Dead. His on-set experiences deepened his understanding of performance psychology, which he now channels through Corona Productions—where he helps professionals master communication, presence, and storytelling on stage, on camera, and in life. Website: https://www.coronaproductions.org We are honored to be listed in the top 30 of podcasts about Voiceover. Check out the list! https://podcast.feedspot.com/voice_over_podcasts/ FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/ Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home  

In this episode, we talk with IVCC Theatre instructor and director Dr. Dale J. Young about the upcoming performance of the IVCC Theatre Department's production of David Auburn's Proof. We are also joined by the three IVCC students in the cast: Phoebe Kammer, Ellie Radtke, and Alex Stafford. They share with us their experiences learning how to play their characters and even what they have learned about themselves in the process. Proof plays on the IVCC stage Nov. 20-23, 2025.

In Episode 85, Brennan is joined by Broadway's Britney Coleman as they talk about the midwest to NYC transition, and the need to bring an authentic self into the industry! If we've learned anything by now, it's that every journey looks different and so does the journey to finding one's unique voice in this crazy world of theatre we choose to live in!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

Tom Fox of the Compliace Podcast Network joins us once again as we delve into the Ronald Howard Sherlock Holmes series with the only episode that directly adapted one of Doyle's story, "The Case of the Red Headed League" A red-headed shopkeeper comes to Holmes for help and has a tale to tell of a strange organization set up to further the interests of red-headed men. Season 1, Episode 11 Original Air Date: December 27, 1954

Ravenscroft @ Whittier Community Theatre - 7.8 out of 10! Above Average! Nov 7 - 22, 2025. www.latheatrebites.com

HBO's popular and heartfelt show “Somebody Somewhere” gained a huge following and continues to find more fans as more people find it on HBO. Among the breakout stars is long time comedian and larger than life personality Murray Hill! Long known as an event emcee, Hill is amazing in performing stand-up. Song, rimshots, ad-libbing and […]

Robert und sein Bruder Nattie Coombes werden dabei beobachtet, wie sie über eine Woche lang äußerst verschwenderisch Geld ausgeben – sie essen in Kaffeehäusern, machen Ausflüge zum Stadion, an die Küste und ins Theater. Den Nachbarn erzählen die Jungen, dass ihr Papa in New York ist und die Mama in Liverpool. Doch ihre Tante wird misstrauisch. Als sie sich endlich Zutritt ins Haus verschafft, entdeckt sie die verweste Leiche ihrer Schwägerin auf dem Bett im Schlafzimmer. Der Mord einer Mutter durch ihr eigenes Kind wirft viele Fragen auf, die die viktorianische Gesellschaft Londons und auch international lange Zeit beschäftigen. ** CW: Suizidale Gedanken; sexuelle Belästigung (in: WSZS)Werde Komplizi und unterstütze diese Arbeit! ** Hier findest du alle Rabatte und Promocodes "Darf's ein bisserl Mord sein?" ist der #1 True Crime Podcast aus Österreich. Egal ob deutsche, österreichische oder internationale Fälle: mit Flair, Charme und Wiener Schmäh spricht Franziska Singer über kuriose, ungelöste und längst vergessene Kriminalfälle aus der ganzen Welt. Ob Serienmörder, Entführungen, ein Bankraub oder Femizide - bei Darf's ein bisserl Mord sein? wird jeden Montag je ein Kriminalfall ausführlich behandelt und durchleutet. Von diesen Verbrechen habt ihr bestimmt noch nie gehört! Darf's ein bisserl Mord sein? ist eine Produktion der Wake Word Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the text for this video and then some is below. Also See the Perfect PrisonerMark Twain once said, “A fool doesn't argue for truth. He argues to feed his pride. He will twist your logic mock your calm and drag you down to his level then beat you with experience. You can't teach someone who wears ignorance like armor. The more you respond the more you validate his madness. Don't wrestle pigs in the mud, they enjoy it, and you walk away filthy. Silence isn't weakness it is power. Let the fool shout, his own words will bury him deeper than you ever could.”This echos my mantra, the best way to deal with an attention w***e is to deprive them of attention. Modern society is in a tough situation. Sensationalism is monetized and truth telling is censored. Over time the entire stage is taken over by clowns.If we continue to reward the clowns for temporary escapism, if the societal rot is avoided rather than addressed, our mental decay will become irreversible. Improvement isn't fun nor is it instant. How does one move the inertia of the heard? The field of donkeys with their heads in the sand lost in a haze of Netflix, porn, gossip, endless gaming, is seen from above as just rows of ignorant un-moving a******s. But they will kick you if you disturb them.When poison is made to taste like honey the fool will fight to keep it. The alcoholic clings to his destroyer like a baby bottle. The scroller feels naked without their phone. Take away the constant virtual reality and drugs and most people are bored with who they are for they are no one and are unsatisfied with real relationships for they made none. So back to the noise they will go, cursing anyone who interrupts them.Self deceivers will always hate the one that tells them the truth, for truth violently destroys falsehoods they have attached their identities to. A lie injures the intelligent. The truth hurts the confident but wrong.As Socrates said, “It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows. The mind once sealed by arrogance becomes deaf to truth and blind to growth. Knowledge doesn't enter a cup that believes itself full. It spills. It is wasted. The greatest barrier to wisdom isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of understanding. Until a man humbles his certainty, he'll mistake noise for insight and ego for intellect.”Too much attention makes a donkey think he's a lion. And that is the sickness of our age. We feed fools with applause until they begin to believe their own delusions. A crown of noise sits heavier than a crown of gold. Yet every ignorant man craves it. They mistake visibility for value and noise for nobility. The donkey when surrounded by cheers forgets what he is. He begins to roar in his own mind. But strip away the crown, silence the claps and you'll hear only the Hee-Haw of mediocrity. Attention in excess is poison. “I'm a 10” is one of the by products of this insanity.It blinds the weak, corrupts the average and flatters the undeserving. The wise finds respect in truth, the fool seeks validation in volume.”Aristotle said, “The wise seek reason, the fool seeks approval.” The clown seeks attention, I will add.“No one is more hated that he who speaks the truth, for Truth is a mirror that exposes the ugliness men spend their lives trying to conceal. A ruler who feeds his people illusions is loved, but one who strips away their delusions is despised. For men prefer to be comforted by falsehoods than confronted by reality. The truth does not inspire gratitude. It inspires resentment. To reveal truth is to wound pride. And pride is defended more fiercely than kingdoms.Understand this, the world rewards deception with loyalty and condemns honesty with exile. Therefore if you choose to speak truth, do so knowing you will walk alone, armed not with applause but with contempt. Yet in that solitude lies a darker kind of power, the knowledge that while men hate you, they can not silence the reality you have spoken.” - Plato“You can beat 40 scholars with one fact but you can't beat one fool with 40 facts. For wisdom bows before truth. But ignorance kneels only to its own delusion. A scholar listens, weighs and yields when reason demands it. The fool however builds his throne upon noise. He mistakes volume for victory and stubbornness for strength. You can carve proof into stone yet he will still deny it, for his pride is built on denial itself. He doesn't search for truth he searches for validation. And when a man argues for validation instead of understanding, no truth can reach him. to debate such a creature is to wrestle with the wind. It howls. It shifts. But it can never be captured. While truth humbles the intelligent only silence can expose the fool.” -RumiMost modern people do not care about injustice to others. They care about being seen as someone who cares. It is performance empathy. This is how and why the media can select what the crowd will be outraged about. Watch them wear courage like a disposable costume. One day it's a mask, a black square in their bio or the Ukrainian flag, they come and go as quickly as Free Tibet or Kony 2012, and are as hollow as a white Epstein binder given to Zionist influencers. Theater has gravity. A herd with no moral principles will always glob on to whatever is socially acceptable and safe to hate. Thus we see the weirdly zealous outrage towards the problems of yester-year. It is extremely safe to condemn Nazis, racism, slavery OF THE PAST. But the current evils, sweat shop labor, exploitation, Jewish supremacy: challenging these things comes at a cost. Are you good or do you just wish to appear good?The less talent they have the more pride vanity and arrogance they have. All these fools however find other fools to applaud them. The ignorant always find comfort in the echo of their own stupidity. They praise one another not out of admiration, but out of fear, fear of seeing their own emptiness reflected in silence. Pride is their refuge, vanity their creed, and arrogance their mask. Wise need no applause, for truth is its own reward. Yet the fool blind to his ignorance mistakes noise for wisdom and flattery for honor. And so the world rewards appearances of substance, illusion over intellect. It is a strange comedy. Those who know least shout loudest. Those who know most must whisper to be heard.Noise and attention seeking make more money than telling the truth or tackling social ills. Piling on to the degeneracy is how one makes it in the world. This set up is part of our sickness and why most people run around like barely domesticated monsters. The future is rapidly becoming a contest of who is mastering fakery the quickest. It is a whirlwind of lies and self deception. Every filter, every edit and avatar is deception.“A man who lies to himself and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth either in himself or in anyone else. And he ends up losing respect for himself and for others. When he has no respect for anyone, he can no longer love. And in order to divert himself, having no love in him, he yields to his impulses, indulges to the lowest forms of pleasure, and behaves in the end like an animal. And it all comes from lying.” -Fyodor DostoyevskyLying to others and to yourself is hollowing.You do not need more time. You need less distractions. Hours are squandered on pointless endeavors, meaningless habits, mindless scrolling. Your time disappears as you get lost in the noise. The difference between the focused and the astray is discipline. Distractions are thieves. They don't just steal minutes, they steal dreams. They turn months into years and years into regret. You don't need an extra hour. You need a sharper mind. No matter what you know, no matter how many facts you have gathered, you are adrift without focus.If someone is hurt by honesty it is not the truth that hurt them but their inability to accept it. The fragile mind will always favor fantasy to patch over the rough spots in reality. To the strong willed this is disgusting. If you can not handle honesty don't bother asking me questions.Beware the noise. Beware the noise. It wants you to fail.“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so”. - Mark TwainLittle BonusAlso see the Prefect Prisoner This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe

Some call it “spiritual warfare.” We call it centuries of trauma reenactments performed by bad cosplayers with holy water. The catholic church has been staging exorcisms since 1614 — turning mental illness, grief, and hysteria into holy horror shows for the masses. In this episode, we dig into the church's obsession with exorcism, from Emma Schmidt and Roland Doe to Clara Germana Cele — the so-called “true stories” that inspired The Exorcist. We unravel how priests, nuns, and the Vatican mistook trauma for demons, weaponized fear for faith, and built a billion-dollar horror franchise in the process.  You'll learn about:The Vatican's exorcism playbook (and its surprisingly recent “Don't Touch the Children” rule)How Catholic exorcisms blurred the line between ritual and abuseThe twisted legacy of William Peter Blatty's The ExorcistThe International Association of Exorcists (yes, that's a real thing)

Send us a textTara and EmKay couldn't be happier to celebrate Wicked Broadway's 22nd anniversary! To help in the festivations are former Elphaba Emily Koch and former Ensemble/Boq understudy Garett Hawe! The duo shares about their time on the national tour, how Wicked brought them together, some Wicked Broadway trivia, and even a quick nursing/Broadway crossover quiz!Show Notes:@embkoch@garetthaweKimberly Akimbo TourJim Hogan "Out There"CakeworthyMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don BillieInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

In this episode of Mystery Theater, we delve into the sinister world crafted by Wilkie Collins, exploring a chilling tale titled "Shadows from the Grave." The story is introduced by our host, Hyman Brown, who sets the stage for an intriguing exploration of mortality and the supernatural. We meet Xavier Yardley Zenith, a young photographer who inherits a mysterious estate from his Uncle George, who ominously proclaims that he will die within a week.Uncle George's peculiar insistence on guarding his mausoleum raises the stakes as Xavier learns about the family secrets buried within the estate. As Xavier navigates his new life, the narrative takes a dark turn, unraveling the complexities of his uncle's death, underscored by a mysterious ghostly presence demanding resolution. The episode unfolds through Xavier's nightmarish visions of his uncle's ghost, urging him to seek a blessing for his unblessed grave, raising questions of guilt, a possible murder, and supernatural repercussions of familial ties.The atmospheric richness of the storytelling becomes palpable as we witness Xavier's struggle against unseen forces that challenge his understanding of reality. Throughout the episode, the tension escalates with every check on the mausoleum's locks and as Xavier grapples with his wife Catherine's growing distrust of the ancestral legacy that seems to haunt them. The listener is drawn into the murky depths of human emotions, fear of the unknown, and the morality entwined with death.Unknown Broadcast slips in with old-time radio horror, classic OTR ghost stories, and radio suspense, my dear. Draw closer—just enough to hear the dirt breathe.

Adeel Afzal comes back on TPE for a podcast covering a wide range of topics.In this episode, we discuss content, Anwar Maqsood, Nationalism, Ram Gopal Varma, Identity, Punjabi Nationalism, Maryam Nawaz, TLP, Taliban, State Narratives, Punjab Police, Imran Riaz Khan's speech, and Adeel Afzal finally responding to Moeed Pirzada's nonsense.Adeel Afzal is a Pakistani actor, screenwriter, and social media personality.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 2:00 Kum content bana rahay ho 6:00 House Arrest and Racist content on TV9:23 Nationalism and hate against others 17:20 Javed Akhtar and Ram Gopal Varma19:00 Identity21:39 Racism, PMLN and Punjabi Nationalism25:24 Taliban, Afghanistan and Arab States31:24 TLP, TTP and APS41:38 Conspiracy Theories and State Narratives46:00 Pukhtoon tribes and Syed Ahmed Shaheed50:14 State Narratives and the Establishment 56:57 Punjab vs Sindh water issues1:05:20 Punjab Police and CCD1:16:04 Pakistan Lost and the Pakistani Identity1:22:00 Language, Express, Urdu and English1:33:56 Imran Riaz Khan speech, Moeed Pirzada and PTI1:49:00 Standards of News reporting and Charlatans

Episode 489: I will discuss The Paradise Theater in Chicago and read a 1964 menu from Howard Johnson's Restaurants.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Jennifer Estin when I signed at the terrific online classes for the Annoyance, Improv Fiend! https://improvfiend.com We chatted about her childhood and how her mother created games that inspired her to pursue acting. Jennifer Estlin has been involved in the entertainment business as an actress and producer since 1986. Following her graduation from Northwestern University's School of Speech in 1987, she traveled to Edinburgh Scotland with the production of André Gregory's Alice! directed by David Schwimmer. Afterward, she spent three months traveling all over Europe until deciding to settle for awhile in Paris, where she earned her living singing on the Parisian Metro for close to a year. ​ Upon returning to Chicago, Jennifer spent several years working in many of Chicago's theatres including The Annoyance, Northlight, and The Body Politic. She toured for two years with Second City's National Touring company and was a company member on a Second City resident stage prior to moving to New York in 1994. There, she continued her career by working in regional theatres around the country, Off-Broadway theatre, film, and television. She returned to Chicago in 2002 to become President, Executive Producer and owner of the Annoyance Theatre, and continues to work on film, television and stage. Jennifer has appeared as recurring characters Judge Cohen on Proven Innocent and Cathy Briscoe on NBC's Law and Order, and also in shows such as Chicago PD, Empire, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Exit 57, and in several national and regional commercials. Her feature film credits include the soon to be released (Fall 2024) Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois (for which she received Best Actress award at the Star City Film Festlval), The Eyes, iMurders, Chicago Boricua, and Volcano, and the award winning short films A Million Miles Away,(Sundance) and The Cure (Slamdance). ​You can learn more about Jennifer at https://www.jenniferestlin.com ​

PSHS Theatre Director Allyson Boylan and stars of Hope Springs

Rattling the Bars's Mansa Musa explores how a one-woman play, The Peculiar Patriot, reveals the human cost of mass incarceration and the enduring ties between slavery and the prison system. The artist behind the play, Liza Jessie Peterson, has worked with incarcerated youth for decades, bringing their stories to the stage and to national audiences. Performed in more than 35 US prisons and filmed at Louisiana's Angola Prison—once a plantation, now a maximum-security facility—the play became the basis of the documentary, Angola: Do You Hear Us? (Paramount Plus / Amazon Prime). As the fight for abolition and prison reform gains momentum, this story reminds us that art is not decoration—it's a tool for awakening, organizing, and freedom.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice on Broadway stars Justin Collette and Isabella Esler join Trisha ahead of her highly-anticipated debut as Maxine Dean.

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