While The Applause Is Paused: Conversations With Regional Theater Makers

About While The Applause Is Paused: Conversations With Regional Theater Makers

Are you mighty curious about what's going on at our regional theaters in these pandemic times? They're the artistic heart of many a community, not to mention many an artist. I was. So I made this podcast. With the help of incredible artistic directors and other leaders all over the country, I'm creating a conversation that addresses: what's challenging and constricting, or maybe a silver lining, or everything at once, at their unique organization. We're turning the spotlight on the essential role of regional theaters. Join us to talk about the pandemic, the shutdown, social justice, and the changes that 2020 has wrought.

Publisher

Lacey Tucker

Category

arts · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Feb 2021

Latest episode

23 Jun 2021

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2021

   Julia Brothers, Actor and Playwright

   Meet Julia Brothers, a prolific actor who has worked all over the country. She was commissioned to write her first play during the pandemic, then starred in a streaming production of it. Join us for Julia's wisdom and her pandemic experience. San Francisco Playhouse website (https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/) Target Margin Theatre website (https://www.targetmargin.org/) ACT (American Conservatory Theater) website (https://www.act-sf.org/) Theaterworks Silicon Valley website (https://theatreworks.org/) Marin Theater Company website (https://www.marintheatre.org/) Gulfshore Playhouse website (https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/2021-2022-season/) Merrimack Repertory Theater website (https://www.mrt.org/) B Street Theatre website (https://bstreettheatre.org/) Arthur Miller wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Miller) Death of a Salesman wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_a_Salesman) Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/)

2. 

   18 May 2021

   Bryce McDonald and Cumberland County Playhouse

   This week Lacey chats with Bryce McDonald, Producing Director of the Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville, TN. Join in the conversation with one of the only theaters in the series so far that has been producing shows inside, and hear about their slow climb back to full houses. Hear about their unique small town in Tennessee where the theater nonetheless attracted nearly 90,000 visitors a year pre-COVID. Get curious about the realities of producing theater in a socially conservative environment and hear some really great stories about CCP’s productions of A Chorus Line and Sweeney Todd. ________________ Show Notes Bryce’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldbryce/) Cumberland County Playhouse website (https://ccplayhouse.com/) Cumberland Plateau wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_Plateau) Savannah Sipping Society teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZHGI6uqzE) Clue On Stage teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRIxq4mU7-8) Edward Villella and football article (https://www.nytimes.com/1981/09/07/nyregion/notes-on-people-army-football-gets-a-few-delicate-pointers.html) Bright Star wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bright_Star_(musical)) Sweeney Todd wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_Todd) A Chorus Line wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Chorus_Line) Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones website (https://bykennethjones.com/alabama-story-new-play-books-race-censorship-american-character/) Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/)

3. 

   28 Apr 2021

   Ginger Poole and Mill Mountain Theatre

   This week Lacey chats with Ginger Poole, Producing Artistic Director of Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke, VA. Despite having spent 8 weeks working at Mill Mountain, Lacey did not know the story of its 10-year journey to reduce debt and rebuild its relationship with the actor's union. Join the conversation to hear the theater’s amazing survival story and how it was poised to complete its comeback just as the pandemic hit. Get curious about how Ginger remade the theater’s business model. Follow her careful plans for the next several productions leading to a full mainstage show in the Fall. Show Notes ------------------- Mill Mountain Theatre website (https://millmountain.org/) The Mill Mountain star at night photo (https://images.app.goo.gl/quGkUNtj2W5mpXHYA) Equity EMC program webpage (https://www.actorsequity.org/join/emc/) Million Dollar Quartet Tony Awards performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEh4tk8xP7U) Equity COVID-19 safety documents webpage (https://www.actorsequity.org/resources/Producers/covid19-info/) Meet Me At Mill Mountain podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-me-at-mill-mountain-the-podcast/id1514495498) Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/)

4. 

   20 Apr 2021

   Sean Daniels and Arizona Theatre Company

   This week Lacey chats with Sean Daniels, Artistic Director of the Arizona Theatre Company in Tucson and Phoenix. Sean is also an award-winning director and a playwright. Join the conversation to hear about what may be the only theatre company in America with two hometowns, and how that was further complicated in the pandemic. Get curious about how Our Town influenced Sean at a young age and how he imagines the first live show back at the theatre will go. ____________________________________ Show Notes Arizona Theatre Company’s website (https://arizonatheatre.org/) Sean’s email (mailto:sdaniels@arizonatheatre.org) Sean’s twitter (https://twitter.com/seandaniels) Our Town by Thornton Wilder wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Town) Private Lives by Noel Coward wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_Lives) Merrimack Repertory Theater website (https://www.mrt.org/) My 80 Year Old Boyfriend by Charissa Bertels, Christian Duhamel and Ed Bell website (https://www.my80yearoldboyfriend.com/) LORT Theaters website (http://lort.org/) Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias article (https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/04/08/native-gardens-building-the-botanical-wall/) Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/)

5. 

   7 Apr 2021

   Kate Galvin and Cardinal Stage

   This week Lacey chats with Kate Galvin, Artistic Director of Cardinal Stage and Barrymore Award-winning director. She recently directed Cardinal Stage's virtual production of Adam Gwon's Ordinary Days. Join the conversation to hear about Cardinal Stage's challenging relationship with its subscribers in the pandemic, its site-specific, walking audio plays, and the flash mob choreography at its Social DisDance Party. ______________________ Show Notes Cardinal Stage’s website (https://cardinalstage.org/) Kate Galvin’s website (https://www.kategalvin.com/) 11th Hour Theatre Company’s website (https://11thhourtheatrecompany.org/) Ada and the Engine by Lauren Gunderson webpage (https://www.laurengunderson.com/all-plays/ada-and-the-engine) Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordinary_Days) National Alliance of Musical Theater (NAMT) website (https://namt.org/) Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Co-Editor: Kelly Gabrielle Murphy Kelly’s website (https://www.kellygmurphy.com/) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/)

6. 

   30 Mar 2021

   Dina Janis and the Dorset Theatre Festival

   Lacey chats with Dina Janis, Artistic Director of the Dorset Theatre Festival in Dorset, VT. Dina has led the Festival for the past 11 years, turning it into a powerhouse of new works development for diverse voices. Take a listen to why Breaking Bad is proof that regional audiences are ready for more than we used to think they were. Hear about Dina's preference for audio plays over Zoom theatre. Get curious about Dina's reaction to the social justice protests and why it matters in Vermont, the second whitest state in the union. ___________________________________ Dorset Theatre Festival website  (https://dorsettheatrefestival.org/) Joe Papp and the Public Theater wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Papp) Steppenwolf Theatre website (https://www.steppenwolf.org/) Labyrinth Theater website (https://labtheater.org/) Theresa Rebeck website (https://www.theresarebeck.com/) Heidi Armbruster interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSw9grnTx6I) The Whipping Man (https://www.amazon.com/Whipping-Man-Matthew-Lopez/dp/0573697094) by Matthew Lopez (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Lopez_(writer)) Alan Ayckbourn wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Ayckbourn) Merrily We Roll Along (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiKSqlv2kBE) at Menier Chocolate Factory, London 2013 Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Co-Editor: Kelly Gabrielle Murphy Kelly’s website (https://www.kellygmurphy.com/) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/)

7. 

   23 Mar 2021

   Mark Fleischer and the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera

   This week Lacey chats with Mark Fleischer, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (CLO), a 75-year old institution devoted to the preservation and development of musical theater. Join us as Mark describes the development process of the CLO’s pandemic Google Doc Musical, Jagoff The Musical. Hear about the $6 million revenue loss of a $12 million institution and what Mark has done to keep the CLO relevant during this time. And get curious about why Mark puts aside an hour a day to dream about the ideal post-pandemic theatrical landscape.

8. 

   16 Mar 2021

   Mary Kate Burke and Cape Fear Regional Theatre

   Lacey chats with Mary Kate Burke, Artistic Director of Cape Fear Regional Theatre in Fayetteville, NC. Mary Kate arrived at CFRT 4 years ago and is only the 3rd Artistic Director in the theatre’s 59 year history. CFRT is an integral part of its community and wants its friends and neighbors to “think harder, laugh deeper, share experiences, and grow as a community.” Join the conversation about a very special production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grille in a gas station parking lot, an on-line education program called Edutainment, and Mary Kate’s thoughts on current funding in the arts and the importance of not losing time. And thanks to my new Co-Editor, Kelly Gabrielle Murphy! Show notes Mary Kate’s website (http://www.marykateburke.com/) Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s website (https://www.cfrt.org/) Langston Hughes Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langston_Hughes) Fort Bragg Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Bragg) Jelly’s Last Jam 1992 Tony Awards performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw7L48Ebs0w) Murder For Two Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_for_Two) Shrek the Musical pre-Broadway Seattle production You Tube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=6&list=PL7dPBfqvkKMIJ6WUet0lwY9TAFwz7zEMa&v=s8XsEEuQfWI) Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grille Tony Awards performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PokKUddC5Kk) Arts North Carolina website (https://artsnc.org/) ————————- Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Co-Editor: Kelly Gabrielle Murphy Kelly’s website (https://www.kellygmurphy.com/) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/)

9. 

   2 Mar 2021

   The Front Porch Arts Collective: Dawn Meredith Simmons and Maurice Emmanuel Parent

   Join the conversation with Dawn Meredith Simmons and Maurice Emmanuel Parent, co-founders of The Front Porch Arts Collective, a young but mighty theatre company in Boston, MA. Dawn is a director, playwright and arts administrator. Maurice is an actor, director, educator, and mentor. Together they represent decades of experience in the Boston market, having worked at many of Boston's oldest and most prestigious institutions. Their company's mission is dedicated to stories of the Black diaspora, with Black creatives represented not only as actors but at every level, from creative teams to management. So, want to know how they did it in only 4 years? Who supported and nurtured their idea and helped them grow? What they mean by being a theatrical family? How they responded to the pandemic shutdown? Tune in. Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Music by: Drew Wutke Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Logo design by Sarah Kleist, Kleist Creative Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Logo photo by Billy Bustamante, Billy B Photography Billy’s website (https://billybphotography.com/) This Episode: The Front Porch Arts Collective website (https://www.frontporcharts.org/) Federal Theater Project Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Theatre_Project) Nile Scott, Photographer’s website (https://nilescottstudios.com/) Central Square Theater website (https://www.centralsquaretheater.org/) Nora Theater Co website (https://www.centralsquaretheater.org/about/the-nora/#.YDwWMM9Kg-Q) Underground Railway Theater website  (https://www.centralsquaretheater.org/about/underground-railway-theater/#.YDwWbc9Kg-Q) The Porch’s God’s Closet Reading Series webpage (https://www.centralsquaretheater.org/about/front-porch-arts-collective/gods-closet-reading-series/#.YDwWn89Kg-Q) Fiscal sponsorship for nonprofits information (https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/fiscal-sponsorship-nonprofits) Violet the musical Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_(musical)) and Roundabout Theatre NY Times review (https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/21/theater/violet-starring-sutton-foster-opens-at-roundabout.html) Lyric Stage Company website (https://www.lyricstage.com/) Greater Boston Stage website (https://www.greaterbostonstage.org/) Stagesource website (https://www.stagesource.org/) Starlight Square website (https://www.starlightsquare.org/)

10. 

    23 Feb 2021

    Ethan Paulini and The Weathervane Theater

    Join the conversation with Ethan Paulini, Artistic Director of the Weathervane Theater & Out Of The Box Theatrics, and also an actor, director, choreographer, educator, writer, arts administrator, and acting coach. Ethan and I talk about all the things pandemic, re-opening, social justice, anti-racism, losses in 2020, and hope in 2021. Want to know how the Weathervane was able to have an in-person Fall 2020 season? Ethan's anti-racist intention in how he combines roles in the audition packets for the repertory season? Patrons reactions to the theater's statement on social justice? Take a listen. Podcast website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Lacey’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) Episode transcript (https://www.laceytucker.com/transcripts) Get in touch at whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) Ethan's website (https://www.ethanpaulini.com/) Ethan’s actor coaching website (https://www.ethancoaches.com/) Weathervane Theater’s website (https://www.weathervanenh.org) Out Of The Box Theatrics website (https://www.ootbtheatrics.com) Actors Equity Association website (https://www.actorsequity.org/)

11. 

    16 Feb 2021

    While The Applause Is Paused: Conversations With Regional Theater Makers - Trailer

    Are you mighty curious about what's going on at our regional theaters in these pandemic times? They're the artistic heart of many a community, not to mention many an artist. I was. If you’re a theater artist or passionate theater patron, you probably are too. So I made While The Applause Is Paused for all of us. In this trailer, I introduce myself and tell you more about my intentions for this podcast and what to expect in future episodes. With the help of incredible artistic directors and other leaders all over the country, I'm creating a conversation that addresses: what's challenging and constricting, or maybe a silver lining, or everything at once, at their unique organization. We're turning the spotlight on the essential role of regional theaters to get insight into the pandemic, the shutdown, social justice, and the changes wrought by 2020. For more info, episodes, and transcripts go to my website (https://www.laceytucker.com/podcast) Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laceyetucker/) To get in touch, send an email (mailto:whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com) to: whiletheapplauseispaused@gmail.com It takes a village! Thanks to these amazing humans for their creativity, advice, and encouragement: Drew Wutke, intro music Drew’s website (http://drewwutke.com/) Sarah Kleist, web and logo design: Sarah’s website (https://sarahkleist.com/) Peter Shepherd, co-host of The Long and The Short Of It podcast and creative and business coach Peter’s website (https://humanperiscope.com/) and podcast website (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) Lili Torre, host of The Dreaded Question podcast, storyteller, coach Lili’s website (https://www.lilitorre.com/) Ryan Lind, host of No Reservations podcast & author of Catrina Loves Trent Ryan’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lindyyy777/) Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director of Clubbed Thumb Clubbed Thumb’s website (https://www.clubbedthumb.org/) Jenny Hoofnagle, star member of my Square Squad (& great pilates instructor!) Jenny’s website (https://www.jennyhoofnagle.com/) and her pilates studio’s website (https://www.watchthatrock.com/)

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