Thespis In The Green Room: A Podcast: Recent Episodes
Melanie Ann Wiliford, Producer : Theatre -Maker and Bruce Meahl, Arts Admi
Thespis In The Green Room is a podcast from the Upstate of South Carolina covering local, national, and international topics in theatre, performing arts, and the business of show. Hosts: Melanie Ann Wiliford and Bruce Meahl
S4 Ep3 Thespis Interviews West Hyler, Executive and Artistic Director of the SC New Play Festival
Bruce and Melanie talk with Executive and Artistic Director, West Hyler about his career as a professional director, and producing the inaugural South Carolina New Play Festival in Greenville.
https://www.southcarolinanewplayfestival.org
S4 Ep2 Thespis chats with Greenville Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan
Bruce and Melanie talk with Greenville Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan about his career as an actor and director, how Greenville, South Carolina became his new home, and the future of Greenville Theatre.
https://www.greenvilletheatre.org
http://www.maxquinlan.net
S4 Ep1 Thespis chats with actors Karlee Ferreira and Patrick Clements
Karlee Ferreira returns to the Green Room to talk about life on tour with Hamilton and playing the Peace Center in her hometown, Greenville, SC. Karlee is joined by her husband, actor Patrick Clements as they share insights into married life as actors, the challenges of 2020, and traveling with a national touring company.
S3 Ep14 Thespis Interviews Jenna Tamisiea Elser and Christian Elser about GLOW Lyric Theatre's Return
GLOW Lyric Theatre is back on stage and founders Jenna Tamisiea Elser and Christian Elser are back in the Green Room talking to Bruce and Melanie about the effects of the 2020 shutdown and their new 2021 Festival Season in Greenville, SC.
GLOW's website: https://glowlyric.com
S3 Ep13 Thespis Interviews Lauren Edwards, Director of Marketing at The Peace Center
Bruce and Melanie talk with Lauren Edwards, Director of Marketing at The Peace Center, and find out what it takes to market the arts. Oh, and they get the scoop on what's coming up at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC!
Peace Center Website: https://www.peacecenter.org
S3 Ep12 Thespis Talks Actors' Equity Association's Open Access Program
Bruce and Melanie break down Actors' Equity Association's new Open Access program that makes it easier than ever to join the union for stage actors and stage managers.
AEA Website: https://www.actorsequity.org
S3 Ep11 Thespis Interviews Steel Magnolias Director, Myra Greene
Bruce and Melanie talk with director Myra Greene about her production of Steel Magnolias at Mill Town Players in Pelzer, SC, and about her life in the theatre.
Mill Town Players: http://www.milltownplayers.org
S3 Ep10 Thespis Talks With Orchestra Manager and Pit Musician, Chris Earle
Bruce and Melanie chat with musician Chris Earle about life in the Pit and Orchestra Management with GLOW Lyric Theatre.
GLOW Lyric Theatre:
https://glowlyric.com
Chris's Band The Barley Boyz:
https://www.facebook.com/thebarleyboyz
Chris's Studio:
https://www.facebook.com/TapTap-Percussion-Studio-138000809548887/
S3 Ep9 Thespis Talks With Director/Choreographer, Vaughn Newman about Anchored - Deeply Rooted
Bruce and Melanie chat with Director/Choreographer Vaughn Newman about his upcoming show Anchored - Deeply Rooted.
Tickets and Company Information: https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org
S3 Ep8 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast:
The Tick, Tick... BOOM! Trailer
Bruce and Melanie chat about the new film adaptation of the musical Tick, Tick... BOOM! and the recently released trailer.
The Trailer on Youtube: https://bit.ly/2TWpBPX
S3 Ep7 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast:
The Kennedy Center Honors
Bruce and Melanie discuss the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. An event that recognizes Honorees for a lifetime of artistic achievements.
The broadcast of the ceremony can be seen on U.S. television on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 8/7c on CBS.
https://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors
S3 Ep6 Thespis Interviews Western New York Actor & Director
Jon May
Bruce reconnects with friend and colleague Jon May, an actor, and director from Western New York. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Western New York theatre scene, and Bruce and Jon's general antics are among the topics.
https://lockportpalacetheatre.org
https://musicalfare.com
https://irishclassical.com
https://www.sheas.org
S3 Ep5 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast:
Audition Stories
Bruce and Melanie share Audition Stories in this edition of The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast.
S3 Ep4 A Thespis Tribute to Roderice Cardell - THEMADDDARTIST
Bruce and Melanie highlight some key moments from past interviews with Roderice Cardell - TheMadddArtist. They honor both his memory and his incredible contributions to the arts and the community.
S3 Ep3 Thespis Reviews the 2017 West End Revival of 42nd Street
Bruce and Melanie discuss their reactions to the 2017 West End Revival of the musical 42nd Street that is available to stream on BroadwayHD.
https://www.broadwayhd.com
S3 Ep2 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast:
Looking Forward to Theatre's Comeback
Bruce and Melanie introduce a new podcast format: The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast. In these short-form episodes, they will address one question or topic for the length of an intermission. In this week's episode, Bruce and Melanie discuss what they are looking forward to most when theatre returns.
S3 Ep01 2021-04-22 Thespis Returns!
Bruce and Melanie are back for Season 3 to discuss more topics in theatre, the performing arts, and the business of show.
Articles mentioned:
-Game of Thrones Stage Production In the Works
https://www.playbill.com/article/game-of-thrones-stage-production-in-the-works
-The Mousetrap Will Reopen in London's West End With 2 Different Casts
https://www.playbill.com/article/the-mousetrap-will-reopen-in-londons-west-end-in-may-with-2-different-casts
-Greenville Theatre Completes Three Year Search For Retiring Director's Replacement
https://bit.ly/3sIBFQH
-The Warehouse Theatre Raises The Curtain On A New Look
https://bit.ly/3neD7Jt
S2 Ep14 2020-12-4 Thespis Looks at From Here to Eternity: The Musical on BroadwayHD
Bruce and Melanie talk about From Here to Eternity: The Musical, a West End production that recently streamed on The Shows Must Go On YouTube Channel and is currently streaming on BroadwayHD.
BroadwayHD: https://www.broadwayhd.com
The Shows Must Go On YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
S2 Ep13 2020-11-5 Thespis Looks at What the Constitution Means to Me on Amazon Prime Video
Bruce and Melanie talk about What the Constitution Means to Me, a Broadway show previously filmed and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Show Website: https://constitutionbroadway.com
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com
S2 Ep12 2020-10-20 Thespis Interviews Market Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Noah Taylor
Bruce and Melanie chat with Noah Taylor, Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Market Theatre and Founder and Graphic Designer at Lunchbox Creative, LLC.
Market Theatre: https://markettheatre.org
Lunchbox Creative: https://www.thatlunchbox.com
S2 Ep11 2020-10-6 Thespis Interviews Ben Dawkins, Director of The Laramie Project
Bruce and Melanie talk with performer and director, Ben Dawkins about Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Laramie Project.
https://proudmarytheatre.com
S2 Ep10 2020-10-2 Thespis Interviews Director and Producer Tim St Clair II
Bruce and Melanie chat with Tim St Clair II founder and producer of Upstate Sings! and producer and director of Let the Good Times Roll at Mauldin Cultural Center.
http://www.upstatesings.com
https://mauldinculturalcenter.org
S2 Ep9 2020-9-25 Thespis Interviews Jessica Eckenrod Cherry from The Warehouse Theatre's Objectivity
Bruce and Melanie catch up with Jessica Eckenrod Cherry about her upcoming virtual production of Objectivity: From Clutter to Clarity with Mary Del Campo at The Warehouse Theatre.
https://warehousetheatre.com
S2 Ep08 2020-9-13 Thespis Script Club - Joshua Harmon's Admissions with Neil Shurley and Ellen Jones
Bruce and Melanie along with guests Ellen Jones and Neil Shurley discuss the play Admissions by Joshua Harmon.
https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/64327/admissions
S2 Ep07 2020-9-4 Thespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea from GLOW Lyric Theatre
Bruce and Melanie talk with Executive Director, Christian Elser and Artistic Director, Jenna Tamisiea from GLOW Lyric Theatre about the impact of 2020's global events on their company and the performing arts industry.
https://glowlyric.com
S2 Ep06 2020-8-19 Thespis Talks The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Bruce and Melanie talk about the biggest theatre festival in the world, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
https://www.edfringe.com
https://listings.edfringe.com
S2 Ep05 2020-7-30 Thespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre
Part 1
Bruce and Melanie host a roundtable discussion on race inside (and outside) the theatre industry in this two-part double episode. With guests LeRoy Kennedy, Vaughn D. Newman Jr., Clark E. Nesbitt, and Roderice Cardell aka THEMADDDARTIST.
https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org
https://themadddartist.com
S2 Ep05 2020-7-30 Thespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre
Part 2
Bruce and Melanie host a roundtable discussion on race inside (and outside) the theatre industry in this two-part double episode. With guests LeRoy Kennedy, Vaughn D. Newman Jr., Clark E. Nesbitt, and Roderice Cardell aka THEMADDDARTIST.
https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org
https://themadddartist.com
S2 Ep4 2020-3-28 Thespis Talks Theatre Online - Theatre During Quarantine
Bruce and Melanie explore the options for seeing shows online. Links below:
BroadwayHD: https://www.broadwayhd.com
Oklahoma! Free thru 3/29/20: https://www.broadwayhd.com/categories/oklahoma-web
Digital Theatre: https://www.digitaltheatre.com/consumer
MarqueeTV: https://www.marquee.tv
Netflix: https://www.netflix.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com
Filmed on Stage: http://www.filmedonstage.com
National Theatre Live at Home: https://bit.ly/3dzckSN
National Theatre Live on YouTube: https://bit.ly/39nWtmY
PBS Great Performances: https://www.pbs.org/show/great-performances
Schaubühne (Berlin): https://www.schaubuehne.de
Schaubühne (Berlin) Online Schedule: https://www.schaubuehne.de/de/seiten/online-spielplan.html
Shakespeare's Globe Online: https://globeplayer.tv
Royal Opera House: https://www.roh.org.uk
Royal Opera House YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalOperaHouse
Sadler's Wells - Dance Theatre (London): https://www.sadlerswells.com
Sadler's Wells Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadlersWells/
Out of the Box Theatrics - The Pink Unicorn: https://bit.ly/3asCp41
The Actors Fund & Seth Rudetsky's Stars in the House: https://www.youtube.com/user/actorsfundorg
The Rosie O'Donnell Show LIVE! Give #withme to The Actors Fund: https://bit.ly/39pcRn5
The Actors Fund: https://actorsfund.org
Feinstein’s/54 Below - 54 Below At Home: https://54below.com/54belowathome
Feinstein’s/54 Below - 54 Below At Home Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/54Below
Patrick Stewart: https://twitter.com @SirPatStew
Helen Mirren: https://www.instagram.com @helenmirren
Together SpARTanburg! with the Spartanburg Little Theatre, Spartanburg Philharmonic, and Ballet Spartanburg: Any of these organizations Facebook or Instagram pages.
S2 Ep03 2020-3-05 Thespis Interviews Ahsha M. Daniels, Director of Spartanburg Little Theatre's Terms of Endearment
Bruce and Melanie chat with director, Ahsha M. Daniels about her upcoming production of Terms of Endearment with the Spartanburg Little Theatre.
https://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com
S2 Ep02 2020-2-06 Thespis Interviews Anne Kelly Tromsness, Director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Pink Unicorn
Melanie talks with Director, Anne Kelly Tromsness about the upcoming production of Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Pink Unicorn.
http://proudmarytheatre.com
S2 Ep1 2020-1-17 Bruce And Melanie Are Back!
Melanie and Bruce return for Season 2 of Thespis in the Green Room. In this episode, they discuss where Melanie has been for the past several months and talk about Bruce's upcoming show, Moonlight and Magnolias with Mill Town Players.
http://www.milltownplayers.org
S1 Ep41 2019-7-17 Thespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea, Founders of Glow Lyric Theatre
Bruce and Melanie chat with Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea about Glow Lyric Theatre and their 2019 Summer Festival Season. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
http://glowlyric.com
S1 Ep40 2019-7-13 Thespis Interviews Christopher Rose, Director of Heathers: The Musical
Bruce and Melanie chat with director Christopher Rose about Market Theatre Company's upcoming production of Heathers: The Musical. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
http://www.themarketanderson.org
S1 Ep39 2019-7- 6 Thespis Talks Theatre News Headlines for Summer 2019
Bruce and Melanie review headlines making theatre news for summer 2019. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
Playbill.com
Shows on national tours:
http://www.playbill.com/article/current-and-upcoming-national-tours
Shows that are closing:
http://www.playbill.com/article/last-chance-schedule-of-upcoming-broadway-and-off-broadway-show-closings
Additional information about show closings:
http://www.playbill.com/article/grosses-analysis-kiss-me-kate-goes-out-on-a-kelli-ohara-esque-high-note
Broadway Grosses:
http://www.playbill.com/grosses?week=2019-06-30
BroadwayWorld.com
Production photos of Rock of Ages:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-ROCK-OF-AGES-Brings-the-Jam-Back-to-the-Stage-20190702
Production photos of Hugh Jackman in The Man. The Music. The Show:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-See-the-Official-Photos-from-Hugh-Jackmans-THE-MAN-THE-MUSIC-THE-SHOW-20190701
Hamilton expanding into new markets:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HAMILTON-Could-Be-Headed-to-Asia-Mexico-Paris-Germany-and-on-an-Australian-Tour-20190616
TheatreMania.com
Waitress will offer free pies:
https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/waitress-to-offer-free-pies-to-full-price-ticket_89176.html
Biographical musical about Neil Diamond in development:
https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/neil-diamond-biomusical-headed-to-broadway_89186.html
Live readings of The Mueller Report:
AmericanTheatre.org - https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/07/02/the-mueller-report-is-the-surprise-hit-of-the-summer/
Variety.com - https://variety.com/2019/legit/news/annette-bening-john-lithgow-mueller-report-1203251423/
LATimes.com - https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-mueller-report-play-investigation-live-20190624-story.html
WhatsOnStage.com
Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical to debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: https://www.whatsonstage.com/edinburgh-theatre/news/cruel-intentions-musical-cast-fringe_49377.html
Edinburgh Fringe predicted sell outs: https://www.whatsonstage.com/edinburgh-theatre/news/10-edinburgh-festival-shows-book-early-tickets_46989.html
S1 Ep38 2019-6-29 Thespis Talks Theatre Awards
Bruce and Melanie talk about theatre awards from around the world. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
S1 Ep37 2019-22-6 Thespis Interviews Vaughn Newman, Founder of Vaughn Newman Dance
Bruce and Melanie chat with choreographer, Vaughn Newman, founder of Vaughn Newman Dance. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org
https://www.facebook.com/vaughnnewmandance
S1 Ep36 2019-6-14 Thespis Interviews Bruce Meahl, Actor in Driving Miss Daisy
Melanie talks with Bruce about his return to the stage in Driving Miss Daisy at Centre Stage. Plus, show listings for the upstate of South Carolina!
https://centrestage.org
S1 Ep35 2019-6-7 Thespis Interviews Dr Kate Roark, Director of Fun Home
Melanie chats with Dr Kate Roark, director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's Fun Home. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
http://proudmarytheatre.com
https://www.facebook.com/ProudMaryTheatreCompany
S1 Ep34 2019-5-31 Thespis Interviews Sandy Staggs, Producer of the Spartanburg Fringe Arts Festival
Bruce and Melanie welcome back producer Sandy Staggs and chat about the inaugural Spartanburg Fringe Arts Festival. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
http://spartanburgfringefestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/SpartanburgFringeFestival
S1 Ep33 2019-5-25 Thespis Interviews with Ryan Hewitt, Artistic Director of Greenwood Community Theatre
Bruce and Melanie chat with Ryan Hewitt, Artistic Director and Youth & Outreach Coordinator at The Greenwood Community Theatre, about their upcoming production of Seussical, GCT's summer camps for kids and teens, and the new light in Ryan's life. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina.
http://www.emeraldtriangle.us/theatre/main-page https://www.facebook.com/greenwoodcommunitytheatre
S1 Ep32 2019-5-18 Thespis Interviews John Fagan, Producing Director of the Warehouse Theatre's Upstate Shakespeare Festival
Bruce and Melanie chat with John Fagan, Producing Director of the Warehouse Theatre's Upstate Shakespeare Festival, celebrating 25 years this season. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/111683618871457/
https://warehousetheatre.com/season/upstate-shakespeare-festival/
S1 Ep31 2018-5-9 Thespis Interviews Sarah Robertson, Patron Services Manager, Peace Center
Bruce and Melanie chat with Sarah Robertson, CVP and Patron Services Manager at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC. Plus shows listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.peacecenter.org
S1 Ep30 2019-5-2 Thespis Interviews Music Director, LeRoy Kennedy
Bruce and Melanie talk with Music Director, Performer, and Educator, LeRoy Kennedy about what's involved with directing the music on a show and Spartanburg Little Theatre's upcoming production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com
https://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org
S1 Ep29 2019-4-25 Thespis Interviews Dan Granke, Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director
Melanie talks with Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director, and Educator, Dan Granke. Bruce and Melanie catch-up. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.teamidi.org
https://www.safd.org
https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/unto-these-hills
http://theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu/content/go/theatre
S1 Ep28 2019-4-11 Thespis Interviews Laura Rikard, Director, Actor, Educator, TIE Co-Founder
Melanie chats with Laura Rikard, Assistant Professor of Theatre at USC-Upstate, Co-Founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education, Director, Actor, and New Mom! Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.theatricalintimacyed.com
https://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/college-of-arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/fine-arts-and-communication-studies/theatre-program/
S1 Ep27 2019-4-4 Thespis Talks Upstate Theatres' 2019/2020 Seasons
Bruce and Melanie discuss the upcoming seasons of Upstate Theatres. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
S1 Ep26 2019-3-28 Thespis Interviews THEMADDDARTIST Roderice Cardell, Performance Artist
Melanie talks with THEMADDDARTIST Roderice Cardell, a performance artist based in the Upstate, about his work and upcoming presentation at Tedx Greenville. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://themadddartist.com
https://tedxgreenville.com
https://www.westmainartists.org
S1 Ep25 2019-3-14 Thespis Interviews Theatre Journalist and Company Founder, Sandy Staggs
Melanie chats with Sandy Staggs, Theatre Journalist, Founder/Editor of Carolina Curtain Call, and Founder/Artistic Director of Proud Mary Theatre Company. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
http://carolinacurtaincall.com
http://proudmarytheatre.com
S1 Ep24 2019-3-9 Thespis Talks SETC with AEA Stage Manager Shannon Graves Rossi
Melanie talks with Actors' Equity Association Stage Manager Shannon Graves Rossi about their trip to the Southeast Theatre Conference Convention. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
S1 Ep23 2019-2-28 Thespis Talks Standing Ovations
Bruce and Melanie talk about standing ovations. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
S1 Ep22 2029-2-21 Thespis Interviews Dr Chandra Owenby Hopkins, Director of Growing Old: Food and Oral History in Performance at Theatre Converse - Converse College
Melanie talks with Dr Chandra Owenby Hopkins, Associate Professor of Theatre at Converse College and director or the new devised play, Growing Old: Food and Oral History in Performance. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.converse.edu/event/growing-old-food-oral-history-performance-theatre-converse
S1 Ep21 2019-2-14 Thespis Interviews Props and Graphic Designer, Ryan Bradburn
Bruce interviews Props and Graphic Designer, Ryan Bradburn, formally of Greenville now based in Atlanta. Plus, show listings from the Upstate of SC.
http://www.ryanbradburn.com
S1 Ep20 2019-2-7 Thespis Interviews Technical Director, Graham Shaffer from Greenville Theatre
Bruce and Melanie chat with Graham Shaffer, Technical Director at Greenville Theatre to find about his job, his background, and some tricks of the trade. SPOILER ALERT! Plus, Melanie and Bruce finally catch up on the shows they've recently seen. And, show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina.
https://www.greenvilletheatre.org
S1 Ep19 2019-1-31 Thespis Interviews Lee Neibert, Associate Professor & Dept. Chair at USC Upstate and Host of KCACTF IV
Melanie talks with Lee Neibert, Associate Professor of Theatre and Chair of Fine Arts and Communications Studies at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, SC about hosting the Region IV Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival February 5-9. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina.
http://www.kcactf4.org
https://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/college-of-arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/fine-arts-and-communication-studies
S1 Ep18 2019-1-24 Thespis Interviews Opera Director Jenna Tamisiea
Melanie talks with Jenna Tamisiea, Director of Converse Opera Theatre and the program's production of Handel's Alcina. Jenna also gives us a glimpse of the upcoming season at GLOW Lyric Theatre, where she is Artistic Director. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
https://www.converse.edu/community/arts-music-cultural-events
https://glowlyric.com
S1 Ep17 2019-1-17 Thespis Interviews Ellen Jones, Director of Doubt: A Parable
Bruce interviews Ellen Jones, director of Doubt: A Parable opening at Centre Stage in Greenville. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.
S1 Ep16 2019-1-10 Thespis Chats About What's Coming to the New York Stage in 2019
Bruce and Melanie discuss the shows coming to Broadway and Off-Broadway stages in 2019. Plus, show listings for what's on stage in the Upstate of SC the weekend.
S1 Ep15 2019-1-3 Thespis Interviews Burlesque Artist Velvet O'Claire
Melanie talks with Burlesque Artist, Velvet O'Claire about performing and producing in the genre. Plus, this weekend's show listings for Upstate theatres.
http://www.velvetoclaire.com
http://www.burlesquestrippeddown.com
S1 Ep 14 2018-12-27 Thespis Talks Theatre Events from Around the World
Bruce and Melanie check in with theatre events and productions from around the world. Plus, show listings for what's on stage in the Upstate this weekend.
S1 Ep 13 2018-12-20 Thespis Talks December 2018 Theatre News and Headlines
Bruce and Melanie catch up with December's Theatre News and Headlines. Plus, show listings for the productions on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend.
S1 Ep12 2018-12-13 Thespis Interviews Karlee Ferreira from the Cast of Hamilton - Chicago
Bruce and Melanie talk to Karlee Ferreira, a Greenville, SC transplant currently performing with the company of Hamilton in Chicago. Plus, holiday messages from the theatre community and show listings for the productions on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend.
S1 Ep11 2018-12-06 Thespis Interviews Doug Berky, Mask & Physical Theatre Artist, Director of Furman Theatre's The Servant of Two Masters
Bruce and Melanie interview Mask and Physical Theatre Artist, Doug Berky, currently Director for Furman University Theatre's, The Servant of Two Masters. Plus, holiday messages from the theatre community and show listings for the productions on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend.
Furman Theatre:
https://www.facebook.com/furmantheatre
http://www2.furman.edu/academics/theatrearts
S1 Ep10 2018-11-29 Thespis Interviews Adam Sanders, Director of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre
In this extended episode, Bruce and Melanie continue to talk about holiday food. Melanie interviews Director of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre, Adam Sanders about managing a children's theatre and the upcoming production, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Plus, holiday messages from the theatre community and a run down of the shows on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend.
S1 Ep09 2018-11-22 Thespis' Overview of the Upstate's 2018 Holiday Show Schedule
Bruce and Melanie breakdown what's on offer from Upstate South Carolina's theatre companies this holiday season. Bruce talks cranberries and Thespis shares holiday messages from the theatre community.
S1 Ep08 2018-11-15 Thespis Interviews Scenic Designer Shannon Robert
Melanie and Bruce interview Shannon Robert, award-winning scenic designer and faculty member at Clemson University. Bruce and Melanie also announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend.
S1 Ep07 Pt1 2018-11-8 Part 2: Thespis' Veterans Day Special - Plays and Musicals Featuring the Military Experience
PART 1
In this two-part special, Bruce and Melanie honor Veterans by looking at plays and musicals featuring the military experience. Also, Bruce and Melanie announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend and review recent headlines making theatre news.
S1 Ep07 Pt2 2018-11-8 Part 2: Thespis' Veterans Day Special - Plays and Musicals Featuring the Military Experience
PART 2
In this two-part special, Bruce and Melanie honor Veterans by looking at plays and musicals featuring the military experience. Also, Bruce and Melanie announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend and review recent headlines making theatre news.
S1 Ep06 2018-11-1 Thespis Interviews Actor Valerie Barnet from Calendar Girls
Bruce and Melanie discuss the national tour of Anastasia. Melanie interviews Valerie Barnet from the cast of Spartanburg Little Theatre's Calendar Girls and founder of Hub City Animal Project, partnering with SLT for the Beasts of Broadway benefit concert. Also, Bruce and Melanie announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend and the South Carolina Theatre Association's upcoming Convention hosted at Anderson University.
http://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beasts-of-broadway-tickets-50782670334
https://www.hubcityanimalproject.com
https://www.southcarolinatheatre.org
S1 Ep05 2018-10-25 Thespis Talks Halloween Titles and Show Selection
Bruce and Melanie discuss popular titles for Halloween and what producers consider when selecting shows and programming seasons.
S1 Ep04 2018-10-18 Thespis Interviews John Fagan, Director of The Boys in the Band
Thespis in the Green Room Interviews John Fagan, director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's regional premiere of the revised version of The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley.
http://proudmarytheatre.com
S1 Ep03 2018-10-11 Thespis in the Green Room discusses Community vs. Professional Theatre and Nonprofit vs. Commercial Theatre
In this episode, Bruce and Melanie break down the various levels of theatre from school plays to Broadway, covering the difference between community and professional theatres. The conversation continues with an explanation of the difference between the nonprofit and commercial theatre business models. Also included are this week's Theatre headlines and show listings for the Upstate of SC.
S1 Ep02 2018-10-04 Thespis in the Green Room Interviews Actor Graeme Rooney from The Play That Goes Wrong
In this episode, Melanie talks with her friend, Scottish actor Graeme Rooney currently playing Trevor with the West End company of The Play That Goes Wrong. This award-winning farce is a smash hit in London and is currently Broadway's longest running play. The US National tour kicked off in September and arrived at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC this week.
Graeme and Melanie discuss Graeme's career from performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his sketch comedy group The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek, to their self-named television series on the BBC, to his current role as Trevor with West End company of The Play That Goes Wrong in London.
Bruce and Melanie also run through the current theatre listings for the Upstate of SC.
S1 Ep01 2018-10-04 An Introduction to Thespis in the Green Room: A Podcast
Thespis In The Green Room is a podcast from the Upstate of South Carolina covering local, national, and international topics in theatre, performing arts, and the business of show. In this episode, hosts Melanie Ann Wiliford and Bruce Meahl introduce the podcast, themselves, deliver theatre headlines and show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina.