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Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor Emerson Collins who is currently starring in the one-man play Buyer and Cellar by Jonathan Tolins at the Whitefire Theatre in Los Angeles. The play is a "What if?" story about an underemployed actor who gets a job working in the mall in Barbra Streisand's basement. Emerson talks about what drew him to the play, shares his favorite moment in the show and recalls his harrowing first audition, which happened days after he had emergency appendix surgery. He also talks about working as a producer for writer-director Del Shores (Sordid Lives), getting discovered by Del in a Dallas production of Del's play Southern Baptist Sissies, then taking a leap of faith and moving to LA to appear in the LA production. Other topics include: whether famous people can have real friendships with non-famous people, Emerson's memories of the late, great Leslie Jordan, the shooting permit disaster that almost shut down the film of Southern Baptist Sissies, working retail aa a Banana Republic display visionary, driving for Lyft when he found out he got cast in Rent: Live for Fox TV, why he posts Speedo shots on Instagram and the curvacious and hard-to-read title font Barbra picked for the book that inspired Buyer and Cellar, My Passion For Design. www.emersoncollins.com

Tanna Frederick - Episode 243 On this episode of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with the dynamic actor and filmmaker Tanna Frederick. Known for her versatility and dedication, Tana shares insights into her latest projects, including the dystopian science fiction film South of Hope Street, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Discover the challenges and triumphs of filming in Switzerland over several years and the prophetic themes that resonate with today's conflicts. Tanna opens up about her one-woman show, Lion Eyes, set to premiere on June 7 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California. With raw honesty and humor, she delves into her journey through Hollywood, sharing the embarrassing and enlightening moments that shaped her career. Great chat! Thanks for listening. --- Episode Links: Watch South of Hope Street on Amazon Prime Whitefire Theatre - Sherman Oaks Instagram: @tannafrederick Facebook: @TannaFrederick --- SLD Links: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt TikTok: @saltlakedirt

Playwright Howard Skora stopped by Playwright's Spotlight, and what a fascinating interview he delivered. What I thought would be another insightful look into the craft of playwriting, turned into an unsuspecting history lesson about the psychologist Sigmund Freud and quite a few unknown stories about his life. Not only does Howie educate me about the all things Freud, we delve into the stakes in comedy and playing against opposites, taking creative license with historical characters and stories, the research that goes into said people and events and what gets sifted out, and whether or not he writes prior, during or post research as well as the need to collaborate. In addition, we touch on writing for specific actors, stage directions requiring specificity, the pros of self-producing, rewriting during rehearsals, and the struggles and success and starting in standup when it comes to playwriting. It's definitely an episode for the books, and I look forward to catching a performance of Freud on Cocaine. Howard Skora is a Los Angeles based playwright whose play Damaged Furniture had a 6 month sold-out run in Los Angeles that garnered him a Best Play and Best Writer nominations for the 2019 Valley Theater Awards. His first play, Miserable with an Ocean View ran for 5 sold-out months and was the top-rated original comedy in Los Angeles on Bitter Lemons for its entire run with a 94% sweet rating. His most recent play Freud on Cocaine will premiere at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA September 8th, 2023.To view the video format of this episode, visit the link below -https://youtu.be/lFdmcz_VyCYLinks to sites and resources mentioned in this episode - The Diane Thomas Award -https://www.networkisa.org/contest/view/ucla-diane-thomas-awardThe Actor's Gym -https://www.theactorsgymny.org/teamThe Whitefire Theatre -https://www.whitefiretheatre.comHollywood Fringe -https://www.hollywoodfringe.orgLucy Pollack PR -https://www.lucypr.comDunning-Kruger Effect -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effectTickets for Freud on Cocaine -www.freudoncocaine.comContact information and socials for Howard Skora -www.howardskora.comTwitter - @howardskoraIG - @howardskoraWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show

Recorded in front of a live audience at the WhiteFire Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Valentines Day 2020, Marisol & Adam unknowingly take on what will become the hottest topic on people's minds in the coming weeks - sickness & health. As usual, they take this topic to a whole new level of funny, touching and super-real. With some help from the audience, Marisol & Adam discuss how sickness impacts how they feel about themselves; but, more importantly, how it impacts how they feel about each other. Join them on this emotional roller-coaster of a conversation that will make you both laugh and cry.

Episode 356."Yellowstone"Actor: Rudy RamosThe acting career of Rudy Ramos has covered seven decades and started with an appearance on the television show Ironside in 1969. Six months later he was cast as a series regular in the part of Wind, the volatile half-breed Indian boy in the legendary television western The High Chaparral. Since then he has done over 80 guest shots on episodic television. Mr. Ramos has done numerous movies for television including Helter Skelter, The Rescue of Jessica McClure and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Movie. Currently he is co-starring in a recurring role as Felix Long in the hit television series Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner. Feature film credits include The Enforcer, The Driver, Defiance, Quicksilver, Beverly Hills Cop II and Colors to name a few. The stage has been a big part of Mr. Ramos' life with appearances in the Los Angeles area at the Mark Taper Forum, Taper Too, The Met, Matrix Theater, Los Angeles Theatre Center, Nosotros Theatre and Whitefire Theatre. As a member of the Los Angeles Actors Theatre he performed in the award winning hit show Short Eyes by Miguel Pinero playing the part of Cupcakes. The ensemble was nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Ensemble in 1977.Welcome, Rudy Ramos!Monday Morning Critic: Instagram, TiKTok, YouTube and Facebook.Twitter:@mdmcriticwww.imdb.com/title/tt12597724/www.mmcpodcast.comContact:  mondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

EVER DREAM OF OWNING A THEATRE?Approximately 16 years ago, an unusual opportunity came to Bryan Rasmussen, a chance to own a theatre. This was something he only could dream of...but then it was a reality. Here was his chance to do something concrete for the arts.  The Whitefire Theatre owner, Bryan Rasmussen talks about his amazing venue, the Los Angeles Independent Theatre Scene and Show Business.

Jenny's test results keep coming back negative. That's when she runs into real problems and questions about fertility. Ultimately, she must look within to discover what motherhood and fertility mean to her. In this episode, our guest Heather Dowling will be discussing her award-winning one person show production "FERTILE," where her character "Jenny" takes a journey through procreation encountering fertility specialists, friends with children, and family members, who all have various opinions regarding fertility. Heather will share her personal journey in creating "Fertile" and the 11 characters she plays. Heather Dowling is a writer and actor who has produced and toured two multiple award-winning solo shows, FERTILE and UNEMPLOYED. FINALLY. Most recently, her second show FERTILE was selected as Best of Fest for the Encore Series of Solofest at Whitefire Theatre in L.A. due to rave reviews with an encore performance set for May 20th. For television, Dowling just recently premiered in a 6-part comedy series that she co-wrote, starred in, and produced called DOWN THE MIDDLE, featuring Tom Bergeron and James Lesure. To follow/ contact Heather and purchase tickets to FERTILE Website: HeatherDowling.com Insta: @SaysHeather Twitter: @SaysHeather Tickets for upcoming performance: FertileConversation.com For tickets PLUS admission to Breakthrough Brunch: emailSoaringSoloArtist@gmail.com https://www.soaringsolostudios.com/workshops-events/breakthrough-brunch-with-heather-dowling/ Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! Nurses get 1.0 CE's for listening go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQL25ZV

6.2 out of 10 - Okay! Streamed November 11th at 7:00 pm. Tickets & Info: www.whitefiretheatre.com www.latheatrebites.com Riding Two Cultures, an evening of performance and poetry, written and performed by Ella Turenne, directed by Timothy Prolific Edwaujonte, follows Ella as she journeys towards the discovery of her culture and heritage. Born on one island (New York) and tied ancestrally to another (Haiti), Ella struggles to reconcile her American self with her Haitian self. They don't always get along. With help from an ancient freedom fighter, she journeys to Haiti, climbing the Citadel - the Eighth Wonder of the World - to learn about who she really is.  Streamed November 11th at 7:00 pm. Tickets & Info:  www.whitefiretheatre.com

In my conversation with Jamie, we discuss not only her egg freezing decision , but what happened when she decided to throw dating into the mix; her endometriosis diagnosis and its effect on her fertility, as well as the heartbreak of multiple miscarriages. This story has a happy ending, but is a wakeup call to normalize the conversation amongst women surrounding miscarriages and infertility.ABOUT JAMIE M FOX:Jamie’s producing, acting and writing work have taken her across the United States and Europe. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The LA Times and Off Broadway. She and her writing partner (also husband) recently welcomed their first child... during the pandemic.----------------GUEST LINKS:INSTAGRAM: @therealjamiefox.Jamie & Josh's love story in The New York TimesJamie & Josh's love story in the Los Angeles Times***Fertility & Endometriosis Resources :California Fertility PartnersCamran Nezhat InstituteMother Nurture Wellness--------------------Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social MediaHOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comFor guest inquiries email: thatoneblankfriend@gmail.comMY SOLO SHOW 'MAMA: Buy tickets here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live November 7th at the Whitefire Theatre.

A conversation with Sonia Jackson about her creative projects, including her upcoming production of "Mamaisms" live streaming on November 8th through The Whitefire Theatre.

In my conversation with Kamau High, we take a deep dive into the mind of a journalist. Listen as we discuss how books like 'Harriet The Spy', and Stephen King planted the seed for his love of writing, the high school newsroom the he created and what it feels like to gain then lose your "dream" job. We also get into his current editorial position at The Baltimore Sun, where he was one of many who contributed to the Healthy Holly- Catherine Pugh saga; a series of investigative stories that not only contributed to the resignation of Baltimore mayor, Catherine Pugh, but also won The Baltimore Sun a Pulitzer Prize in local reporting.ABOUT KAMAU:Kamau High is the senior features editor for The Baltimore Sun. He has written for the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and Billboard. Prior to joining the Sun he was the managing editor of the Baltimore AFRO-American Newspaper. He knew he wanted to be a journalist when he read “Harriet the Spy” in grade school.----------------GUEST LINKS:EMAIL: kamauhigh@yahoo.comOverview of Heathy Holly/ Catherine Pugh ScandalLink to entire list of stories from The Baltimore Sun on 'Healthy Holly' ScandalKamau worked on the following stories specifically:Catherine Pugh's Pigtown BoutiqueSelf-Publishing Industry--------------------Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social MediaHOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comFor guest inquiries email: thatoneblankfriend@gmail.comMY SOLO SHOW 'MAMA: Buy tickets here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live November 7th at the Whitefire Theatre.

What does it feel like to move through the world in pursuit of happiness while carrying the depths of trauma? What is it like to deal with the daily battle of multiple mental illnesses?In my conversation with Lindsay Coryne, she courageously tackles the stigma and challenges of living with Bipolar II, PTSD, and ADHD; and shares her very personal journey; one that has a familial connection to trauma and mental illness. Her deep capacity for empathy and compassion in this area is such an inspiration and reminds us, especially in this Covid-19 era, of why empathy, human connection and support is so incredibly important.ABOUT LINDSAY:Lindsay Coryne is an accomplished actor, appearing most recently on the last season of the Netflix series, 'Orange Is The New Black', as well as FX shows 'Better Things' and 'You're The Worst'. Due to her family history and her own diagnosis of Bipolar II, PTSD, and ADHD, she has recently become an outspoken advocate for mental health education and trauma support.----------------GUEST LINKS:INSTAGRAM: @lindsay_coryneTWITTER: @LindsayCoryneIMDB: Lindsay's profile***Facebook groups for Bipolar Support*****bp Magazine Bipolar Disorder Support GroupBipolar Support Group******If you or anyone you know in the U.S. is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. In other territories, please call your local suicide hotline.--------------------Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social MediaHOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comFor guest inquiries email: thatoneblankfriend@gmail.comMY SOLO SHOW 'MAMA: Buy tickets here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live November 7th at the Whitefire Theatre.

Have you ever been curious about astrology? How do you interpret a generic horoscope? How do you use your astrological birth chart to find your 'flow'? What does it mean to be skeptically curious? Our guest, astrologer and actor Abhimanyu Katyal answers these and many more questions as we delve into his own journey with astrology, dispel the idea of astrology as a 'predictive tool', and how we can all use astrology to align with and unlock our own "personal code." We also discuss the astrological charts and energy as they pertain to the 2020 Presidential election.ABOUT ABHIMANYU:Abhi is an astrologer as well as an actor and singer. He grew up in India, came to the US to go to college, did the corporate Bay Area thing for a bit, and then decided to live a more authentic life, and it has been an adventure ever since. He is grateful for a fateful astrology reading that showed him the way, and delighted that a desire to affirm what he felt developed into a passion and now a vocation. Abhi is now based in Los Angeles and is available for astrology chart readings for those looking to align and strengthen their connection to their life path.----------------GUEST LINKS:YOUTUBE: Subscribe to Abhi's Astrology ChannelFOR ASTROLOGY CHART READINGS: Email acertainlightastro@hotmail.com. IMDB: Abhi's profileACTORS ACCESS: Abhimanyu Katyal***Astrology book recommendations :'Astrology for the Soul' by Jan Spiller'Ancient Hindu Astrology: For the Modern Western Astrologer' by James Braha--------------------Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social MediaHOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comFor guest inquiries email: thatoneblankfriend@gmail.comMY SOLO SHOW 'MAMA: Buy tickets here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live November 7th at the Whitefire Theatre.

If you're like me you're probably missing the freedom of traveling right now. Today's guest, Mark Schultz is here to help give you a taste of travel inspiration. An avid traveler of Central and South America, he has some great stories! Sit back, relax as you take in a few.ABOUT MARK:Born in San Diego, raised initially raised in the Bay Area, and then Houston, Mark studied Performance Production at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle for all of a year before dropping out, and moving to LA. Eventually he landed the job of Resident Sound Designer at the Groundlings Theatre where he was a fixture in the tech booth for over seven years. Mark has collaborated with countless comedians such as Laraine Newman, Julio Torres, Annie Sertich, and Nicol Paone to stage their solo shows in far flung locales like San Francisco, Edinburgh, London, and on top of a doubledecker bus while driving around Hollywood. All that on top of being an avid traveler, scuba diver, guitar player, taco aficionado, record collector, woodworker, and after two drinks, a self-proclaimed spirits and beer expert.-----------------GUEST LINKS:INSTAGRAM: @drmarkschultz--------------------Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social MediaHOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comMY SOLO SHOW 'MAMA: Buy tickets here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live November 7th at the Whitefire Theatre.

What is postpartum depression really like? What does it feel to be a mother that's really in the trenches with depression? An honest, hilarious and insightful conversation with comedian and 'accidental activist', Angelina Spicer.Strap in kids, this is a good one.Her movement and also the title of her documentary, "The Push For Permission" is not only a love letters to all mamas, but a call to action to raise awareness to PPD and hopefully shed the stigma it brings.----------------------ABOUT ANGELINA:Comedian, Creator and “Me-Time” enthusiast Angelina Spicer has built an impressive online presence with her viral comedy sketches. It began as she portrayed Tyra Banks, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj on the Disney web-series Electric Spoofaloo. Her viral success catapulted her career from phone screens to the silver screen, when she appeared in several episodes of hit talk show THE REAL, as well as playing a crazy mix of characters on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, and CONAN. Many of her sidesplitting skits have been featured on Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Funny Or Die, WorldStar Hip Hop, Essence magazine, and have been tweeted by countless celebrities including Shonda Rhimes, Taraji P. Henson and Taylor Swift.Angelina became an outspoken advocate for maternal mental health, when she was released from a psychiatric hospital for treatment of Postpartum Depression. It was then that her journey to remove the stigma from the shame from PPD began.The documentary film she is developing 'The Push for Permission' will address her twelve month struggle with postpartum depression. Much like her live standup comedy shows, the film is slated to hilariously depict Spicer’s awkward transition into motherhood, her ridiculous race to return to work, complete denial of her postpartum struggles, her acceptance, recovery and triumphs over the illness.-------------------GUEST LINKS:INSTAGRAM: @angelinaspicerTWITTER: @angelinaspicerTIK TOK: @funnyangelinaspicerDONATE TO DOCUMENTARY: Push for Permission DocFOLLOW ‘Push for Permission’ Movement & Doc: The Push for Permission on IG--------------------Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social MediaHOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comTickets for my solo show are here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live November 7th at the Whitefire Theatre.

What is required to become a foster parent? What happens if you're decide your path to parenthood is through fostering and adopting?In this episode, we talk we my friend Kafele Khalfani on his decision to become a foster parent and the journey to adopting his son.GUEST LINKS:INSTAGRAM: @kafelekhalfaniTWITTER: @kafelePlease Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social MediaHOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comTo purchase a ticket for my solo show click here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live October 4th at the Whitefire Theatre.

How does one pivot from the tech world into creating a grassroots campaign that uses comedic nonpartisan content to help get out the vote campaign for Wisconsin?In my conversation with content creator Kristin Brey we discuss the origin of her platform 'Below the Fold' and her current project, the 'As Goes Wisconsin' campaign, which has been focusing on increasing voter turnout for all 2020 elections. These platforms showcase her incredible gift for creating, smart, funny, and easily digestible video content for the masses.GUEST LINKS:As Goes Wisconsin WebsiteBelow The Fold WebsiteINSTAGRAM: @asgoeswisconsin@kristinbreyTWITTER: @asgoeswisconsinFACEBOOK; As Goes WisconsinClick here to help support the interns behind As Goes Wisconsin**Please Subscribe to That One (Blank) Friend on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and follow us on on Social Media**HOST: @saudiarashedSHOW: @thatoneblankfriendWEBSITE: SaudiaRashed.comPurchase a ticket here for 'Release and Let Go: A Journey of Solo Artists' show streaming live October 4th at the Whitefire Theatre.

Best known for his work on ABC-TV's daytime drama, All My Children for over 30 years – 15 of those years as a director – Michael Pomarico has been a loyal David Cassidy fan since 1970. In this episode, Michael reflects on his own career, David's acting career on television and the stage, relives David's 1972 Madison Square Garden concert, offers an analysis of David's songs and the respect he had from his peers. Michael speaks movingly about seeing David in concert at the Garden State Arts Centre, Madison Square Garden and being present at his final show in New York 45 years later. Michael was nominated 18 times for daytime Emmy Awards, winning six times, and we talk about how he would, if given the chance, directed The Partridge Family. He began his career at ABC-TV in Master Control at the ABC Broadcast Center in New York directly from College. Michael moved on to work as a Technical Director – doing ABC sports integrations and worked with Howard Cosell on his Saturday Afternoon magazine show Sportsbeat. He was technical director for Howard's interview with boxing legend, Gerry Cooney. In 1983 he became a full time Technical Director on All My Children, moving into directing in 1996. He directed All My Children in New York, Los Angeles, and then went on to direct the Web version of “All My Children” for Prospect Park (production company) in Connecticut in 2013 after the cancellation of the Network series. Michael has worked with many outstanding actors and musicians from the worlds of Daytime TV, Primetime, and Pop Music. These include musicians: The Young Rascals, The O'Jays, Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge; actors such as Susan Lucci, Carol Burnett, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, David Canary, Cameron Matheson, Sara Michelle Gellar, Lee Meriweather, Stevie Wonder, Josh Duhmal, Eva LaRue, Abigail Spencer, James Mitchell, JR Martinez, Amanda Seyfreid, Michael B. Jordan. Early in 2016, Michael assisted with the live theatrical production of a one-woman show – Tammy Faye Tweets produced by and starring Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing, 1980's Original Dallas TV show) in Los Angeles, California at the Whitefire Theatre. In the Fall of 2016 Michael directed Season 2 of the web based, Pride: The Series on Amazon Prime. His most ambitious project was for charity – a Historical Talk Show (Town Hall) for Holmdel, New Jersey, his hometown. The show was recorded in front of a live audience. The 3-hour program hosted by one of the High School's prominent teachers included interviews and clips telling the story of the High School's beginning by the men and women who created it. Michael produced, directed, edited, and authored the program on DVD as a fundraiser for the school's football field refurbishment. This program went on to win two Telly Awards in the Directing Category and the Editing Category. Currently Michael is part of the creative team of two Drama/Comedy programs that are in development and are being prepped for presentation to various streaming platforms. Michael enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore with his wife and two children, visiting friends around the country, and attending concerts with his family and friends. Michael shared more personal memories of his career and role David has had in his life and that of his family, in my book, Cherish David Cassidy – A Legacy of Love available from Amazon and leading bookstores.

Today Raquael Torres, and I sit Bryan Rasmussen, founder of Whitefire Theatre, https://www.whitefiretheatre.com/ and talk about his visionary plan to stream Live Theatre, featuring productions of original theatre works, plus the solo performer festival, SOLOFEST. Plus we do learn about Bryan's origin story as an actor turned business owner, while surviving a heart attack, recession and keeping his theatre going during the year 2020 that continues to amplify the works of actors in live theatre. 

Today on The Total Media Network's Dr. Christopher Hall Show, Dr. Hall and The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview. In features, he was Special Consultant on “The Muppets Take Manhattan” (Tri-Star). His screenplays include “Summer House” (MGM); “Convention” and “Defrosted” (Touchstone); “Girl-Grabbers From Venues,” “Fast Forward” and “Disturbing The Peace” (Warner Brothers). Theatuh: David's TV pilot “The Hole” was part of the Whitefire Theatre‘s “Dead Pilots Society,” his play “Occupied” is in development at the Skylight Theatre, and his comedy “Pretty Naked People” is not. He wrote the book for “Hip Pocket Musicals,” presented at Pepsico Summerfare (Purchase, NY); 1/3 of it became a half-hour TV pilot called “Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta,” starring Patti Lupone. He's had one-act plays at the Burbage Theater Ensemble, HBO Workspace (Los Angeles) and Manhattan Punch Line's Festival of One-Act Comedies. David's the author of “A Beginner's Guide To Corruption” and his “Funny: The Book” (Applause) has been hailed as “the most authoritative book ever written about comedy” by comedy authority David Misch. He blogged for HuffPost, was featured in the Sherman Oaks Review of Books, NationalLampoon.com, collected in “Horrific Humor and the Moment of Droll Grimness In Cinema: Sidesplitting sLaughter” (Lexington), “May Contain Nuts” (HarperPerennial), “Faith: Believers, Agnostics, and Atheists Confront the Big Questions” (Beyond Words) and wrote the foreword for “Robin Williams: Essays on the Films” (McFarland).

The Reading Aloud podcast is BACK and better than ever! In this first episode of Season 2, recorded in front of a live audience at the WhiteFire Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Valentines Day 2020, Marisol & Adam unknowingly take on what will become the hottest topic on people's minds in the coming weeks - sickness & health.  As usual, they take this topic to a whole new level of funny, touching and super-real. With some help from the audience, Marisol & Adam discuss how sickness impacts how they feel about themselves; but, more importantly, how it impacts how they feel about each other. Join them on this emotional roller-coaster of a conversation that will make you both laugh and cry.  

We sat down with actor/dancer/writer/performer Megan Rippey as she was in the process of moving her solo show Deer Woman from the showcase stage of The Whitefire Theatre to The Fringe Festival circuit. Having gotten the nuts-n-bolts perspective of directing the show from Valerie Hager, we were thrilled for the chance to find out how the play was written and, of course, which parts were true, which were lensed truth and which were fabricated. The story of the origins of Deer Woman turns out to be one that spans her entire life (up until now at least). Along the way, we get into her work as an exotic dancer, her time as a student earning her MFA and the ingredients that had to come together to make Deer Woman possible. As always, thank you for listening!NOTESSeason 03 Episode 07Storytelling: Confessions Of A Dangerous Deer With Megan RippeyRecorded on February 5, 2020Released on February 25, 2020Episode Duration: 01:54:04Megan Rippey can be found on Instagram @meganrippey and on the web at http://www.meganrippey.com/.Jesse can be found on Instagram @jjkoester and on the web at www.sunshinepicturesllc.com.Swinky can be found on Twitter & Instagram @swinkymusic and on the web at www.swinkymusic.com.Hollywood Fishbowl can be found on Instagram and Twitter @HWFishbowl and at www.hollywoodfishbowl.com.

CAST Jessica Pohly, Peggy Maltby Etra, Alex Skuby, Robbie Mangiardi and Mo Collins at Whitefire Theatre. ABOUT When a shocking furniture accident claims the life of his Uncle Max, L.A. actor Doug Elling must work in his family business in Brooklyn to be confronted with not only his dysfunctional family, but what lead him to become an actor in the first place. This Miserable Productions play stars Alex Skuby (King of Queens, The Fosters), Mo Collins (Mad TV, Lady Dynamite), Robbie Mangiardi, Jessica Pohly (Groundlings) and Peggy Matlby Etra (Seinfeld) at Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. Damaged Furniture is the second collaboration between Howard Skora and Jim Fall. They also worked together on Skora's first play, the critically acclaimed, Miserable with an Ocean View, which also featured Alex Skuby. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damagedfurniture/ Website- https://damagedfurnitureplay.com/

360Karma’s Live Live Thrive Show guest this week is Hope Juber, discussing “Old Hollywood vs. New Hollywood.” Hope’s first professional entertainment experience was playing a recurring role as Greg Brady’s girlfriend, Rachel, on The Brady Bunch. After college she joined her father, Sherwood Schwartz (famed creator of Gilligan’s Island and The Brady Bunch), as a writer. Hope’s musical It’s The Housewives! enjoyed a very successful L.A.run, as did A Very Brady Musical, for which she co-wrote both book and score and which earned her the “Best Author” ADA award. Hope’s innovative play Without Annette had extended runs at The Whitefire Theatre and Theatre West and is published by Playscripts. In 2017, she reinvented The Housewives as The Nasty Housewives for RESisters, an album of protest songs inspired by the madness of the current political scene. It also features Marcella Detroit, singer and, co-writer of Eric Clapton’s mega-hit ‘Lay Down Sally.’ We’ll also talk about how Hope is connected to her favorite group of all times, the Beatles.

ACCENT ON! host ILONA EUROPA and her guests CORBY WASTE the biggest fun of WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks together with JACKIE FALCON actor/PR BRYAN RASMUSSEN -Artistic director of the Whitefire Theatre, DAVID SVENGALIS -founder of Mahoobla productions, an actor, director, inventor, graphic designer, stage manager, sound designer, lighting designer, Technical Director at the Whitefire Theatre and JAKE O'FLAHERTY (Producer) actor. Learn about creative people who make WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks so special whitefiretheatre.com

ACCENT ON! host ILONA EUROPA and her guests CORBY WASTE the biggest fun of WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks together with JACKIE FALCON actor/PR BRYAN RASMUSSEN -Artistic director of the Whitefire Theatre, DAVID SVENGALIS -founder of Mahoobla productions, an actor, director, inventor, graphic designer, stage manager, sound designer, lighting designer, Technical Director at the Whitefire Theatre and JAKE O'FLAHERTY (Producer) actor. Learn about creative people who make WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks so special whitefiretheatre.com

ACCENT ON! host ILONA EUROPA and her guests CORBY WASTE the biggest fun of WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks together with JACKIE FALCON actor/PR BRYAN RASMUSSEN -Artistic director of the Whitefire Theatre, DAVID SVENGALIS -founder of Mahoobla productions, an actor, director, inventor, graphic designer, stage manager, sound designer, lighting designer, Technical Director at the Whitefire Theatre and JAKE O'FLAHERTY (Producer) actor. Learn about creative people who make WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks so special whitefiretheatre.com

ACCENT ON! host ILONA EUROPA and her guests CORBY WASTE the biggest fun of WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks together with JACKIE FALCON actor/PR BRYAN RASMUSSEN -Artistic director of the Whitefire Theatre, DAVID SVENGALIS -founder of Mahoobla productions, an actor, director, inventor, graphic designer, stage manager, sound designer, lighting designer, Technical Director at the Whitefire Theatre and JAKE O'FLAHERTY (Producer) actor. Learn about creative people who make WHITEFIRE THEATRE in Sherman Oaks so special whitefiretheatre.com

Thank you for the great show and wonderful company. This Monday on ACCENT ON! we continued our conversation with the authors of the book "HOLLYWOOD.PL"- AGNIESZKA NIEZGODA and JACEK LASKUS. Jacek worked on numerous music videos with the Academy award winning director Zbigniew Rybczynski, as well as for SNL with director Jonathan Demme. There he shot his first feature film “Parting Glances” directed by Bill Sherwood After moving to Los Angeles he worked with the directors such as Donal Petrie Sr,( Square Dance), Robert Altman (The Caine Mutiny Court Marshal ), Michael Pressman,( Quick Sand, Frankie & Johnny are Married, and the series The Guardian)“The Caine Mutiny Court Marshal” earned Jacek the 1989 American Society of Cinematographers nomination for the Outstanding Cinematography. In 1996 “Garden of Redemption” directed by Tom Donnelly jaceklaskus.com ; hollywood-pl.com To see trailer about the book go to YouTube. Our third guest CHRISTOPHER VENED will perform his One Man Show HUMAN IDENTITY on September 14 at 7:00pm, in Whitefire Theatre. One time only and with a Polish accent.

Thank you for the great show and wonderful company. This Monday on ACCENT ON! we continued our conversation with the authors of the book "HOLLYWOOD.PL"- AGNIESZKA NIEZGODA and JACEK LASKUS. Jacek worked on numerous music videos with the Academy award winning director Zbigniew Rybczynski, as well as for SNL with director Jonathan Demme. There he shot his first feature film “Parting Glances” directed by Bill Sherwood After moving to Los Angeles he worked with the directors such as Donal Petrie Sr,( Square Dance), Robert Altman (The Caine Mutiny Court Marshal ), Michael Pressman,( Quick Sand, Frankie & Johnny are Married, and the series The Guardian)“The Caine Mutiny Court Marshal” earned Jacek the 1989 American Society of Cinematographers nomination for the Outstanding Cinematography. In 1996 “Garden of Redemption” directed by Tom Donnelly jaceklaskus.com ; hollywood-pl.com To see trailer about the book go to YouTube. Our third guest CHRISTOPHER VENED will perform his One Man Show HUMAN IDENTITY on September 14 at 7:00pm, in Whitefire Theatre. One time only and with a Polish accent.

FOR FULL EPISODE DETAILS, Click Here   Google Hangout for Beats & Eats. Please be sure to add to our "circle" so you are included in future LIVE broadcast events! Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! To kick off the week's at Beats and Eats, Lydia Cornell opens the "virtual lounge" for a fascinating discussion with acting coach, producer, director and actor, Jake O'Flaherty.  O'Flaherty is a the producer of the Hollywood Shorts series at the WhiteFire Theatre on Ventura BLVD. Cornell has been making weekly appearances at the Whitefire, acting in the Hollywood Shorts series. Lydia discusses the joys of acting in a live venue. The two also discuss amazing tips for young aspiring actors, contemplating a move to Los Angeles to chase their dreams. So, sit back, relax and get through the Monday blues with this energetic discussion between two acting icons.

FULL EPISODE DETAILS HERE Google Hangout for Beats & Eats. Please be sure to add to our "circle" so you are included in future LIVE broadcast events! Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! That laughter you hear is coming from the virtual lounge where the gorgeous, funny, talented Lydia Cornell makes a long awaited return to Beats & Eats.  On this episode Ty and Nick to Lydia about her new projects including "Hollywood Shorts" now at WhiteFire Theatre in Sherman Oakes.  Plus the trio discuss pot legalization, the munchies, indie cinema, and much much more!  So grab a bag of Doritos, get ready to smile, this episode of Beats & Eats is a real "happy hour for the mind."   Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!

LaToya London (former American Idol top finalist) is interviewed about her role as “Shug Avery” in the current revival of The Color Purple at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood. Actor Don Swayze discusses his longtime film and television career and how his late brother Patrick’s health crisis affected the characterization of his starring role in the world premiere of Elizabeth Sarnoff’s Slow Dance in Midtown at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA. The Live Arts Calendar spotlights William Shakespeare’s breathless tragedy Antony and Cleopatra at LA’s distinguished A Noise Within classical theatre company; and The New American Theatre’s world premiere presentation of Bedfellows by Chuck Rose at Hollywood’s McCadden Place Theatre. Swayze recalls embarrassing performance mishaps. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Sterling and Stroili welcome notable stage and television actors Ian Vogt and Dale Morris - both of whom are associated with SeaGlass Theatre’s production of Kvetch at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA. Vogt talks about directing the hilarious Steven Berkoff comedy which not only features Morris, but State of the Arts co-host Paul Stroili. Random callers phone in with their own “kvetches” causing hysteria in the studio. The Live Arts Calendar features reviews of Israeli superstar Mike Burstyn in Jolson Live at the Winter Garden on stage at North Hollywood’s historic El Portal Theatre; Kritzerland Records’ salute to the music of Frank Loesser at the Gardenia Restaurant in Hollywood; and The Unauthorized Afterlife of Eugene O’Neill at the Pasadena Playhouse’s Carrie Hamilton Theatre. Vogt and Morris share embarrassing performance moments. 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/)

Marion Ramsey, co-star of the classic Police Academy comedy series of movies; and Bart Braverman, a regular from the former, longtime hit TV series Vega$ starring Robert Urich, join Sterling and Stroili for an hour of tomfoolery. Ramsey and Braverman discuss their careers and their return to the stage in the world premiere of Countermen at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA. The Live Arts Calendar singles out Hairspray, the Hollywood Bowl’s annual summer, star-driven Broadway spectacular; and global phenomenon Ennio starring Ennio Marchetto - The Living Paper Cartoon at the Pasadena Playhouse. Ramsey and Braverman recall some of their worst career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)