Talk Theatre in Chicago

TTIC- The Glorious Ones - Nov 9, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features Boho Theatre's production of The Glorious Ones. Music Director Nick Sula, and cast members Dana Tretta (Armanda) and Danni Smith (Columbina) join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss the role of the music director and the challenges and joys of producing musical theatre in a shoe box.

TTIC- Mike Nussbaum - Nov 2, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast this week features Mike Nussbaum, one of the stars of Remy Bumppo Theatre's Heroes playing at the Greenhouse Theater Center. He talks about the show as well as his acting career that has spanned six decades.

TTIC- Michael Montenegro - Oct 26, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast this week features Michael Montenegro, artistic director of the newly-founded puppet theatre, Theatre Zarko. He talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about Theatre Zarko's debut production, The Sublime Beauty of Hands/ Klown Kantos, and the unique capabilities and limitations of puppet theatre.

TTIC- Ed Rutherford - Oct 19, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Ed Rutherford who is the adapter and director of the Promethean Theatre Ensemble's production of The Last Unicorn which is playing at the City Lit Theater. He talks about the show, how he went about getting the rights to it as well as some of his future projects.

TTIC- The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity - Oct 12, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast this week features producer Sandy Shinner, director Eddie Torres and actor Desmin Borges, who join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about their contributions to the hit production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity currently playing at Victory Gardens Theater. They discuss the Ignition Festival of plays by young playwrights of color, the process of developing a world premiere script by a young and relatively inexperienced writer, and the challenges posed by the script itself, including its physically demanding scenes of professional wrestling and its treatment of racial stereotyping.

TTIC- Paul Kalina - Oct 5, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode we talk with Paul Kalina who is the Clowing Director for the hit show Animal Crackers playing at the Goodman Theatre. He talks about his work with the show as well as his clowing background as a member of 500 Clown.

TTIC- Treasure Island - Sep 28, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Benno Nelson interviews Robert McLean, Geoff Coates, Christopher M. Walsh, Patrick Blashill, and Sean Sinitski about their current show Treasure Island playing at the Lifeline Theatre.

TTIC- Under Milk Wood Interview - Sep 14, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:01:12 -0600

The focus of this week's Theatre in Chicago podcast is Caffeine Theatre's production of Under Milk Wood, by poet Dylan Thomas. Anne Nicholson Weber interviews actors Jacqui Jackson and Dave Skvarla, director Paul S. Holmquist and sound designer Thomas Dixon about the special challenges of staging this poetic script about the day-in-the-life of a Welsh village.

TTIC- Tim Gregory Interview - Sep 7, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Tim Gregory, the Artistic Director of Provision Theater Company. He talks about thier current show, Cotton Patch Gospel, as well as their new space and upcoming season.

TTIC- Interns Interview - Aug 31, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Benno Nelson talks with Josh Sobel, Kirsten Fitzgerald, and Jason Gerace about interns in the arts and theater. Josh is the intern at A Red Orchid Theatre, Kirsten is the artistic director and ensemble member of A Red Orchid Theatre, and Jason is an Artistic Associate with American Theater Company.

TTIC- Rebecca Finnegan - Aug 24, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Rebecca Finnegan, one of the stars of Cabaret playing at Drury Lane Oakbrook. She talks about the show as well as his career.

TTIC- Light in the Piazza - Aug 17, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Summer Smart, Max Quinlan and Mary Ernster - the three principals in Marriott Theatre's current production of The Light in the Piazza - join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss the training of the singing actor, their process for preparing some of the musical numbers in the show and what makes this piece unusual.

TTIC- Stef Tovar - Aug 10, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Stef Tovar, one of the producers and stars of High Fidelity...The Musical playing at Piper's Alley. He talks about the show as well as his career.

TTIC- Macbeth Interview - Aug 3, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Benno Nelson talks with actors Patrick Clear, Joel Stanley Huff, and E.B. Smith about their current roles in Macbeth which is playing at the First Folio Theatre.

TTIC- Levi Kreis - July 27, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with actor Levi Kreis, one of the stars of Million Dollar Quartet. He talks about his role as Jerry Lee Lewis as well as his career.

TTIC- Stage Managers - July 20, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Our guests on this week's podcast are three Chicago stage managers - David Castellanos, Patia Bartlett and Erica Foster - who talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about what the heck it is that stage managers really do.

TTIC- Stacey Flaster - July 13, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Stacey Flaster, the director and choreographer of Footloose playing at Theatre At The Center in Munster. She talks about the show as well as her career.

TTIC- Henry Godinez - July 6, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Our guest on this week's podcast is Henry Godinez, who is a Resident Artistic Associate at Goodman Theatre. Godinez talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about Goodman's current production of Jose Rivera's Boleros for the Disenchanted, which he directed; his contributions to Latino theatre in Chicago; and about the goals of culturally-centered theatre.

TTIC- Michael Harvey - June 29, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Michael Harvey who is starring in Little Brother which is playing at the Athenaeum Theatre. He talks about the show as well as his acting career.

TTIC- Joshua Schmidt and Jan Tranen - June 22, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast this week features composer Joshua Schmidt and lyricist Jan Tranen. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about their collaboration on A Minister's Wife - the new musical based on George Bernard Shaw's play Candida commissioned and produced by Writers' Theatre.

TTIC- Welz Kauffman - June 15, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week we interview the president and chief executive officer of Ravinia Festival, Welz Kauffman. He talks about the very successful Ravinia Festival.

TTIC- Busmans Honeymoon - June 8, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast focuses on Lifeline Theatre's production of Busman's Honeymoon. Adaptor Frances Limoncelli and actors Jenifer Tyler and Peter Greenberg discuss the technical challenges of staging a mystery novel and speaking Dorothy Sayers' brainy dialogue, and romance on (and off) stage.

TTIC- Richard Strimer - June 1, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with actor Richard Strimer, one of the stars of Crazy For You currently playing at the Theatre At The Center in Munster, Indiana. He talks about the show as well as his acting career.

TTIC- Sound Designers - May 25, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week, our interview podcast focuses on sound design. Designers Nick Keenan, Ray Nardelli and Joshua Horvath join host Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss the sound design of two current productions (The Piano Lesson at Court Theatre and Rock 'n Roll at Goodman Theatre), and broader issues as the meshing of amplified and non-amplified sound, spatial design, where the sounds come from, and differences between the theatrical cultures of Chicago and New York.

TTIC- BJ Jones - May 18, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we visit with BJ Jones, the Artistic Director of the Northlight Theatre. He talks about their current show The Lieutenant Of Inishmore as well as their upcoming season.

TTIC- History Boys - May 11, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast focuses on TimeLine Theatre's production of The History Boys by Alan Bennett. First, dialect coach Eva Beneman and actor Will Allan talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about dialect - how to teach it and why it matters. Then director Nick Bowling and actor Donald Brearley join the discussion to talk about the concept of ensemble.

TTIC- Ken Ludwig - May 4, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 May 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with internationally acclaimed playwright Ken Ludwig. He talks about his career and very successful shows including Crazy For You and Lend Me A Tenor.

TTIC- Kris Vire - Apr 27, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's podcast, Kris Vire joins Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about his work as a theatre writer for Time Out Chicago and his new appointment as Theatre Editor for the magazine.

TTIC- Kirsten Fitzgerald - Apr 20, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we interview Kirsten Fitzgerald, the Artistic Director of A Red Orchid Theatre and one of the stars of their current show Pumpgirl. She talks about her theatre as well as their current hit show.

TTIC- Frank Galati, Jon Michael Hill, Todd Freeman - Apr 13, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's interview podcast focuses Steppenwolf Theatre's production of The Tempest. Actors Frank Galati (Prospero), Jon Michael Hill (Ariel) and K. Todd Freeman (Caliban) discuss how Steppenwolf's culture and style affected their take on Shakespeare, their use of the Viewpoints technique, their work on verse-speaking, and the reverberations of race in the production.

TTIC- Regina Taylor - Apr 6, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Regina Taylor, the author of Magnolia currently playing at the Goodman Theatre. She talks about the show as well as her very successful acting career.

TTIC- Kevin Cox - Mar 30, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Our guest on this week's Talk Theatre Podcast is actor Kevin Cox, who talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about the creation of his critically-acclaimed version of the Frankenstein monster for Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's production of Playing With Fire, by Barbara Field. Cox discusses his collaboration with Adam Kander (who plays a younger version of the same character), and the unique physical and vocal demands of this challenging role.

TTIC- Walter Stearns - Mar 23, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we interview the Artistic Director of the Porchlight Music Theatre, Walter Stearns. He talks about their current show Pacific Overtures as well as their upcoming shows.

TTIC- Robert Falls and Greg Allen - Mar 16, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls and The Neo-Futurists Founding Director Greg Allen join us this week to discuss the final production in Goodman's Eugene O'Neill Festival, Allen's deconstructed version of Strange Interlude. They talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about how different festival directors faced the challenges posed by O'Neill in the 21st century, the resilience of the classics and the need to reinvent them, the energy created when the audience is divided about a production, and the rewards of the festival format.

TTIC- Dorothy Milne - Mar 9, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week we revisit with our first guest ever on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Dorothy Milne, the Artistic Director of the Lifeline Theatre. She talks about her theatre's current show as well as the current season and thoughts about the Chicago theatre scene.

TTIC- Christina Calvit and Marilyn Campbell - Mar 2, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre podcast features Christina Calvit and Marilyn Campbell, who talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about the hows and whys of adapting novels for the stage: how to choose the aspects of the novel that will be staged, how to reduce the text to its essentials, how to stage narration, and, most importantly, why do it in the first place. Christina Calvit's adaptation of Mariette in Ecstacy recently opened at Lifeline Theatre, and Marilyn Campbell's adaptation of Crime and Punishment, which was developed at Writers' Theatre, is now being produced around the world.

TTIC- Tony DAngelo - Feb 23, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with producer Tony D'Angelo who talks about his upcoming show The Quiet Man Tales which will play at the Chicago Theatre.

TTIC- Michael Halberstam and Brett Neveu - Feb 16, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago podcast features playwright Brett Neveu and Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam in conversation with Anne Nicholson Weber. They discuss the challenges of commissioning and developing new plays, the chemistry between playwright, director and company, and Neveu's play, Old Glory, which was commissioned through the Literary Development Initiative at Writers Theatre, and premiered there last Thursday.

TTIC- Janet Ulrich Brooks Interview - Feb 9, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with Janet Ulrich Brooks who is starring in Not Enough Air which is playing at the TimeLine Theatre.

TTIC- Fires in the Mirror Interview - Feb 2, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast focuses on a production of Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith, which is currently playing at the 16th Street Theatre in Berwyn. Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Ann Filmer, who directed the show, and cast members Cheri Lynne and Caroline Rau about Anna Deavere Smith's work, reinventing the monologue as a four-person show, inside-out vs outside-in acting and their anxieties about transgressing racial identities.

TTIC- Brian Dennehy Interview - Jan 26, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have an interview with actor Brian Dennehy who is starring in Desire Under The Elms which is playing at the Goodman Theatre.

TTIC- Brian Sidney Bembridge, Jack Magaw and Todd Rosenthal - Jan 19, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Scenic designers Brian Sidney Bembridge, Jack Magaw and Todd Rosenthal join Anne Nicholson Weber on this week's Talk Theatre In Chicago's podcast to talk about the language of scenic design, their design process, and their collaboration with the director and other members of the design team.

TTIC- Foronda and Rockwell - Jan 12, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week we have a double interview with one of the stars of Miss Saigon, Joseph Anthony Foronda, as well as the Director Rachel Rockwell.

TTIC- Criss Henderson - Jan 05, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago podcast features Criss Henderson, Executive Director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. He talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about Chicago Shakespeare's World's Stage Series -- how shows from around the world are chosen for the series, the logistical and artistic challenges of bringing them to Chicago, and the importance of exposing Chicago artists and audiences to theatre from around the world.

TTIC- Max McLean - Dec 29, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago interview podcast features an interview with Max McLean, one of the adapters and the star of the hit show The Screwtape Letters which is playing at the Mercury Theatre. He talks about the show as well his career.

TTIC- Julie Shannon - Dec 22, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago interview podcast features Chicago lyricist and composer, Julie Shannon, who created Bailiwick Repertory Theater's perennial favorite, The Christmas Schooner, with Chicago actor and book writer John Reeger. Shannon talks about her very happy collaboration with Reeger, the continuing success of the show around the country and beyond, the evolution of her career, and how she sets about to write a song.

TTIC- Rudy Hogenmiller - Dec 15, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre in Chicago interview podcast we have an interview with Rudy Hogenmiller the Artisitc Director of Light Opera Works. He talks about their upcoming show The Music Man as well as their upcoming season.

TTIC- Mary Ann Thebus and Lia Mortensen - Dec 8, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre in Chicago interview podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews actors Mary Ann Thebus and Lia Mortensen about their work in Next Theatre's production of Lisa Kron's Well - an autobiographical performance piece that examines illness, mothers and daughters, and the artistic process.

TTIC- Damian Arnold Interview - Dec 1, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Damian Arnold, the prodcuer of the hit show Don't Dress For Dinner which is currently playing at the Royal George Theatre.

TTIC- Belle Barth Interview - Nov 24, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago interview podcast focuses on Belle Barth: If I Embarrass You, Tell Your Friends -- a new musical playing at No Exit Café. Anne Nicholson Weber first interviews the book writer, lyricist and composer -- Joanne Koch, Owen Kalt and Ilya Levinson -- about creating the show, and then interviews the show's star, Bethany Thomas, about her performance as Belle Barth.

TTIC- Nathaniel Swift - Nov 17, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Nathaniel Swift, the Artisitc Director of Eclipse Theatre Company. He talks about their current show The Autumn Garden as well as their upcoming season.

TTIC- Artistic Directors - Nov 10, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast interview features the artistic directors of three Chicago-area theatres: PJ Paparelli of American Theatre Company; David Catlin of Lookingglass Theatre; and Mark Weston of Apple Tree Theatre. They discuss how they put together a season, who contributes to programming decisions, and the criteria and goals that inform the choice of what plays to produce.

TTIC- Brian McCaskill - Nov 3, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with actor Brian McCaskill who is one of the stars of Million Dollar Quartet which is now playing at the Apollo Theater. He talks about the show as well as his acting career.

TTIC- Sean Graney, Karen Aldridge, Jeffrey Carlson - Oct 27, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre podcast, our topic is Sean Graney's production of Edward II, by Christopher Marlowe, which is currently running at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Graney and cast members Karen Aldridge and Jeffrey Carlson join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss the production's unconventional promenade-style staging -- what it is, how it works, and its effect on the actors and audience.

TTIC- James Powell - Oct 20, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with director James Powell. He talks about his current show Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage which is making its pre-Broadway US Premiere at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

TTIC- Casting Directors - Oct 13, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago podcast features three Chicago casting directors -- Erica Daniels from Steppenwolf Theatre; Bob Mason from Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Matt Miller from TP R Casting -- who join Anne Nicholson Weber for a lively discussion of the art of casting.

TTIC- Charlie Newell - Oct 6, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Charlie Newell, the Artisitc Director of Court Theatre. He talks about their current show Caroline, or Change as well as their upcoming shows.

TTIC- Deborah Clapp - Sep 29, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago podcast features Deb Clapp, the new Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres, talking with Anne Nicholson Weber about the League's mission and current projects.

TTIC- David Girolmo - Sep 22, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with actor David Girolmo who stars in Porchlight Music Theatre's Candide which is playing at the Theatre Building Chicago. He talks about the show as well as his acting career.

TTIC- Richard Christiansen - Sep 15, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's guest on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast is Richard Christiansen, who has written about the arts in Chicago for more than forty years, including as Chief Critic at the Chicago Tribune. Christiansen talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about his vision for a performing arts museum in Chicago, and his book, A Theatre of Our Own: A History and Memoir of 1001 Nights in Chicago.

TTIC- Nick Bowling and PJ Powers - Sep 8, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Sep 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Nick Bowling and PJ Powers from the Timeline Theatre Company. They talk about their current show, Weekend, as well as the upcoming season and history of the theatre.

TTIC- Martha Lavey - Sep 1, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Steppenwolf Theatre's Artistic Director, Martha Lavey, who discusses with Anne Nicholson Weber the past and future of the company, its recent successes and her leadership style.

TTIC- Beata Pilch - Aug 25, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Beata Pilch, the founder and Artisitc Director of Trap Door Theatre. She talks about the theatre as well as their upcoming shows including No Darkness Round My Stone.

TTIC- Piven Theatre - Aug 18, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Joyce Piven, co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of the Piven Theatre Workshop, along with Artistic Director, Jennifer Green, and faculty member Susan Payne. They discuss the Piven philosophy of acting training, child actors, their own personal connections to the Workshop, and the crucial importance of play in a mediatized culture.

TTIC- Henry Godinez - Aug 11, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Henry Godinez, the Resident Artistic Associate of the Goodman Theatre. He talks about his role as curator of the 4th biennial Latino Theatre Festival.

TTIC- Chris Jones, Tony Adler, Kerry Reid - Aug 4, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast features three local critics: Chris Jones, Chief Critic for The Chicago Tribune; Tony Adler, Arts Editor for The Reader; and free-lance reviewer Kerry Reid. They talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about the job of the critic, what gets reviewed, the importance of context and the joy of surprise.

TTIC- Lara Filip - Jul 28, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week, our Talk Theatre in Chicago inteview podcast features an interview with Lara Filip, the author and director of Ouroboros Theatre Company's Cyrano: Translated. She talks about the show as well as the Ouroboros Theatre Company.

TTIC- Christine Biner and Sylvia Hernandez DiStasi - Jul 21, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:01:12 -0600

This week, our Talk Theatre in Chicago inteview podcast features lighting designer Chris Binder and choreographer Sylvia Hernandez DeStasi talking with Anne Nicholson Weber about their work on Lookingglass Alice. They discuss the challenges of circus-infused theatre, the unique culture of the Lookingglass Theatre, and the evolution of the show through its six remountings.

TTIC- David Alex - Jul 14, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with playwright David Alex. He talks about his current show Onto Infinity, which will play at the Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater, as well as his insights into the playwrighting process.

TTIC- Sheldon Patinkin - Jul 7, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:01:12 -0600

Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Sheldon Patinkin, one of the founders of Second City and head of the theatre department at Columbia College Chicago, about his new book, "No Legs, No Jokes, No Chance": A History of the American Musical Theatre.

TTIC- Ed Rutherford - Jun 30, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with actor Ed Rutherford who stars in Promethean Theatre Ensemble's Six Characters in Search of an Author which is playing at City Lit Theater. He talks about the show as well as the Promethean Theatre Ensemble.

TTIC- Hallie Gordon and Elizabeth Margolius - Jun 23, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Artistic Director Hallie Gordon who talks about how she chooses the shows for Theater On The Lake, the quirks of producing theatre on the Chicago Park District's nickel, and her hopes for the venue. She is joined by Elizabeth Margolius, who will be remounting Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's Songs for a New World this summer at Theatre on the Lake.

TTIC- Arnold Johnston - Jun 16, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with Arnold Johnston, the co-creator of Jacques Brel's Lonesome Losers of The Night, presented by Theo Ubique at the No Exit Cafe. He talks about the show and how he went about translating the songs of the noted Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel.

TTIC- Mary Arrchie Theatre - Jun 9, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 00:01:12 -0600

Anne Nicholson Weber interviews the Artistic Director of the Mary-Arrchie Theatre Richard Cotovsky, company member Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, and director Kevin Christopher Fox about their production of John Patrick Shanley's Beggars In The House Of Plenty, which is currently playing at the Angel Island Theater.

TTIC- Brett Neveu - Jun 2, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with playwright Brett Neveu. He talks about his current show, Gas For Less, which is playing at the Goodman Theatre as well as his career as a playwright.

TTIC- Todd Logan - May 26, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:01:12 -0600

An interview with playwright Todd Logan. He talks about his show, Botanic Garden playing at the Piccolo Theatre in Evanston.

TTIC- Jason Moore - May 19, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:01:12 -0500

An interview with director Jason Moore. He talks about his show, Avenue Q which will be playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

TTIC- David H Bell - May 12, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:01:12 -0500

An interview with director, choreographer and author David H Bell. He talks about his recent show, Knute Rockne All-American, as well as some of his future shows.

TTIC- Brian Dickie - May 5, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 May 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Brian Dickie, the General Director of the Chicago Opera Theatre. He talks about their current show Don Giovanni, as well as their current season.

TTIC- James Bohnen - Apr 28, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with James Bohnen, the Artistic Director of Remy Bumppo Theatre. He talks about their current show Bronte, their upcoming show On the Verge as well as the history of Remy Bumppo Theatre.

TTIC- Julieanne Ehre - Apr 21, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Julieanne Ehre, the Artistic Director of Greasy Joan & Co. She talks about their current show Macbeth as well as the history of Greasy Joan & Co.

TTIC- Alison Vesely - Apr 14, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Alison Vesely, the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of First Folio Shakespeare Festival. She talks about their current show, Driving Miss Daisy, as well the history of First Folio and how it was started.

TTIC- Stephen Flaherty - Apr 7, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Tony Award winnning composer Stephen Flaherty. He talks about his show A Man Of No Importance playing at the Bailiwick Repertory, as well as Ragtime in which he won a Tony Award.

TTIC- James Moye - Mar 31, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with actor James Moye, one of the stars of The Drowsy Chaperone playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. He talks about the show and also how he got his acting start here in Chicago.

TTIC- Horton and Hallie Foote - Mar 24, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with playwirght Horton Foote along with his daughter, actress Hallie Foote. They talk about The Trip to Bountiful as well as their careers.

TTIC- Summer Smart - Mar 17, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with actress Summer Smart, the star of Sweet Charity playing at the Drury Lane-Oakbrook. She talks about the show as well as her acting career.

TTIC- Lois Smith - Mar 10, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with actress Lois Smith, the star of The Trip To Bountiful playing at the Goodman Theatre. She talks about the show as well as her career on stage, film and television.

TTIC- Keith Huff - Mar 3, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with Keith Huff, the playwright of the hit show A Steady Rain playing at the Royal George Theatre. He talks about the show as well as his career as a playwright.

TTIC- Connie Canaday Howard - Feb 25, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with Connie Canaday Howard, the Artistic Director of the Theatre Ensemble. She discusses her current play Rabbit Hole as well as her career.

TTIC- Linda Eder - Feb 18, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Linda Eder, the star concert and broadway vocalist. She talks about her upcoming show at the Rosemont Theatre as well as her career and her time on Broadway.

TTIC- James Harms Interview - Feb 11, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with James Harms, one of the stars of La Cage aux Folles playing at the Theatre At The Center. He talks about the show as well as his career.

TTIC- Denise McGowan Interview - Feb 4, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with Denise McGowan, one of the hosts of "Monday Night Live" at Petterino's. She talks about their weekly show in which singers showcase their talent with standard show tunes and cabaret.

TTIC- Patty Duke and Marni Nixon Interviews - Jan 28, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:01:11 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have a double feature with an interview with Patty Duke as well as an interview with Marni Nixon.

TTIC- Robert Falls Interview - Jan 21, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with Robert Falls, the Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre. He discusses his current play Shining City as well as his career as a director.

TTIC- Alex Levy Interview - Jan 14, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An Interview with Alex Levy, the Artistic Director of Pegasus Players. He discusses their current 22nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival and the four plays in this years festival.

TTIC- Gary Griffin Interview - Jan 7, 2008

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Gary Griffin, the director of The Goodbye Girl playing at Drury Lane- Oakbrook. He talks about the play as well as his directing career including his work with The Color Purple.

TTIC- Stephen Louis Grush Interview - Dec 31, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Stephen Louis Grush, one of the stars of Good Boys And True playing at the Steppenwolf Theatre. He talks about the play as well as his career as both an actor and a playwright.

TTIC- Gregg Opelka Interview - Dec 24, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Gregg Opelka, the playwright of Marrying Terry playing at the Victory Gardens Theater Greenhouse. He talks about the play as well as his career as a composer, lyricist and playwright.

TTIC- Tovah Feldshuh Interview - Dec 17, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Tovah Feldshuh, the star of Tea At Five playing at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. She talks about the show as well as her acting career on Broadway and film.

TTIC- Heidi Kettenring Interview - Dec 10, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Heidi Kettenring, one of the stars of Little Women playing at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. She talks about the show as well as her acting career including her time as one of the stars in Wicked.

TTIC- Vincent L. Lonergan and Shawn Pfautsch Interview - Dec 3, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Vincent L. Lonergan and Shawn Pfautsch, the stars of Signal Ensemble Theatre's Old Wicked Songs playing at the Chopin Theatre. They talk about the show as well as their acting careers.

TTIC- Erica Elam - Nov 26, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:01:11 -0500

An interview with Erica Elam, one of the stars of Remy Bumppo Theatre's The Philadelphia Story, playing at the Victory Gardens Greenhouse. She talks about her role as Tracy Lords in the show as well as her acting career.

TTIC- Eric Rosen - Nov 19, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:13:11 -0500

An interview with Eric Rosen, the founding Artistic Director of About Face Theatre. He talks about their current show Wedding Play, as well as his future move to the Artistic Director's post at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

TTIC- Karen Aldridge - Nov 12, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:13:11 -0500

An interview with actress Karen Aldridge. She discusses her career, including her starring role in The Cook, now playing at the Goodman Theatre.

TTIC- Jeffrey Sweet - Nov 5, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:13:11 -0500

An interview with playwright Jeffrey Sweet. He talks about many of his plays, his affiliation with the Victory Gardnes Theater for the last 25 years as a resident playwright, as well as a new book coming out next year of an anthology of nine of his plays.

TTIC- Kyle DeSantis - Oct 29, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:13:11 -0500

An interview with Kyle DeSantis, the Managing Director of the Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre and the Drury Lane Water Tower Place Theatre. He talks about the current shows and about the vision of the theatres.

TTIC- Doug Peck - Oct 22, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:13:11 -0500

An interview with Doug Peck, the musical Director of I Do, I Do now playing a the American Theatre Company. He talks to Tom Williams about his musical direction and his role in the show.

TTIC- Diane Hires - Oct 15, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:13:11 -0500

An interview with Diane Hires, the Equity Chair of the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee. She talks about the Jeff Awards and also the equity nominees for the 39th Annual Jeff Awards ceremony.

TTIC- Austin Tichenor - Oct 8, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Oct 2007 08:46:16 -0500

An interview with Austin Tichenor, one of the writers from the Reduced Shakespeare Company. He talks about his shows The Bible: The Complete Word of God and Completely Hollywood which are playing at the Royal George Theatre.

TTIC- Bill Pullinsi - Oct 1, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:01:13 -0500

An interview with Bill Pullinsi, Artistic Director of Theatre at the Center, he talks to Tom Williams about his latest show "Hello, Dolly!" and his career working in Chicago Theatre.

TTIC- Maury Yeston Interview- Sep 24, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:44:06 -0500

An interview with Maury Yeston, the Tony Award winning composer and lyricist. He talks about his show "Phantom" playing at the Theatre Building Chicago, and about his career.

TTIC- Chaon Cross Interview- Sep 17, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:05:21 -0500

An interview with Chaon Cross, one of the stars of "Cymbeline" playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. She talks about the show, her acting career and how she landed in Chicago.

TTIC- Marc Robin Interview- Sep 10, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 9 Sep 2007 23:10:45 -0500

An interview with Marc Robin, the director of "The Producers" playing at the Marriott Theatre. He talks with Tom Williams about the show and his career in Chicago.

TTIC- Louis Contey Interview- Sep 3, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Sep 2007 01:09:55 -0500

An interview with Louis Contey, the director of "Paradise Lost" playing at the TimeLine Theatre. He talks with Tom Williams about the show and his directing career in Chicago.

TTIC- Greg Kolack Interview- Aug 27, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:02:30 -0500

A phone interview with Greg Kolack, Director of "The Odd Couple" now playing at the Oakbrook Terrace Drury Lane Theatre. He talks to Tom Williams about directing the show and his past experiences with Chicago theaters.

TTIC- Ron Hawking Interview- Aug 20, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:16:22 -0500

An interview with Ron Hawking who stars in "The Men and Their Music" playing at the Mercury Theatre. He talks with Tom Williams about the show and his career in Chicago.

TTIC- James Dunn Interview- Aug 13, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:34:20 -0500

A phone interview with James Dunn from Raven Theatre's "Resort 76". He talks with Tom Williams about the show and his other experiences in the Chicago Theatre scene.

TTIC- Beverly Friend Interview- Aug 6, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 5 Aug 2007 22:32:11 -0500

An interview with the theatre critic for the Pioneer Press, Beverly Friend. She talks to Tom Williams about being a theatre critic and how she got her start.

TTIC- Michael Mahler Interview- July 30, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:23:02 -0500

An interview with Michael Mahler who was in Joe, The Musical at the Chicago Dramatists, wrote the family musical How Can You Run with a Shell on your Back? and now is moving to star in Forbidden Broadway. He talks to Tom Williams about his roles and his career in Chicago theatre.

TTIC- Stratford Fellows Interview- July 23, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:19:33 -0500

Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Chicago actors Ian Novak and Brendan Averett, two alumni of the prestigious Fellows Program of the Chicago Associates of the Stratford Festival. They discuss their experiences training in classical technique at the renowned Stratford Festival, some of the legendary theatre artists they worked with there, and the ideas and skills they brought back when they returned to their lives as Chicago actors.

TTIC- Anthony Guerrero Interview- July 16, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:40:23 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Anthony Guerrero, the Executive Director of Hubris Productions and one of the stars in Love! Valour! Compassion! He talks about the play as well as his theatre company.

TTIC- Terry James Interview- July 9, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:21:55 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Terry James, the Executive Producer of the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. We also have an audio review and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- 500 Clown Interview- July 2, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 1 Jul 2007 23:13:22 -0500

This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews "500 Clown" company-members Paul Kalina and Molly Brennan about their versions of Macbeth and Frankenstein, which are currently playing at Steppenwolf, and the company's method, philosophy of clowning and unique relationship with their audiences. We also have Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Maura Kidwell Interview- June 25, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:53:40 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Maura Kidwell who is in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Actors Workshop Theatre. We also have an audio review and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Jack Hickey Interview- June 18, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:20:09 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Jack Hickey, the Artistic Director of the Oak Park Festival Theatre. We also have an audio review and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Claudia Allen- June 11, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:30:09 -0500

This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber talks with playwright Claudia Allen about the process of adapting Stuart Dybek's novel, I Sailed With Magellan, for the Victory Gardens stage. Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Max Wagner- June 4, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 3 Jun 2007 23:16:57 -0500

The Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast is your audio source for Chicago's theatre scene. Every Monday, the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast delivers new reviews, in-depth interviews, and the latest theatre news. Listen to the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast, and keep up to date with Theatre in Chicago

TTIC- David Zak - May 28, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 27 May 2007 23:24:27 -0500

On this week's episode we have an interview with David Zak, Artisitc Director of Bailiwick Repertory, about their latest show "Jerry Springer - The Opera". We also have an audio review of the show and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Gabe Greene and Richard Pettengill - May 21, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 20 May 2007 23:28:33 -0500

This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, guests Gabe Greene and Richard Pettengill talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about the crucial role of the audience as participant in the theatrical creation, and the many resources available to theatergoers who want to deepen their understanding of a particular play, production or company.

TTIC- Estrogen Fest - May 14, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 13 May 2007 22:49:02 -0500

This week on Talk Theatre in Chicago, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Marilyn Campbell, Joanie Schultz and Ann Filmer about the upcoming Estrogen Fest - a ten-day festival of music, theater, dance, poetry, visual and performance art programs, discussions and workshops, by or about women. Also, we have an audio review of "My Children, My Africa" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Porchlight Music Theatre - May 7, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 6 May 2007 22:02:56 -0500

For this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon from Porchlight Music Theatre. about their latest show "Ragtime". Also, we have audio review of "Ragtime" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Susan Hart and Ben Viccellio - Apr 30, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:04:40 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Susan Hart and Ben Viccellio from "Oedipus Complex" at the Goodman Theatre. Also we have an audio review of "Frozen" by Next Theatre Company and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- The Puppetmaster of Lodz - Apr 23, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:14:32 -0500

On this week's episode, Anne Nicholson Weber talks with actor Larry Neumann, Jr., director Jimmy McDermott and puppet artist Michael Montenegro about their collaboration on The Puppetmaster of Lodz currently playing at Writers’ Theatre. Also, we have an audio review of the show and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Tony Fiorentino - Apr 16, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:03:47 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Playwright Tony Fiorentino about his new show "Fraternal Instinct." Also, we have an audio review of the show and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Joseph Jefferson Awards - Apr 9, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 8 Apr 2007 22:08:44 -0500

On this weeks episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we interview members of the Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee about the judging process. Also, we have an audio review of "She Stoops to Conquer" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Lia Mortensen and Daniel Cantor - Apr 2, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Apr 2007 09:11:17 -0500

For this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Lia D. Mortensen and Daniel Cantor from David Lindsey-Abaire's "Rabbit Hole" at the Goodman Theatre. Also, we have an audio review of "Rabbit Hole" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Peter Oyloe - Mar 26, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:57:17 -0500

On this week's episode we have an interview with Peter Oyloe from The Actors Workshop Theatre production of Peter Shaffer's "Equus". We also have an audio review of "Equus" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Silk Road Theatre - Mar 19, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:51:31 -0500

On this episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with with Jamil Khoury and Malik Gillani about the impetus for the founding of their company, Silk Road Theatre Project. Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Signal Ensemble Theatre - Mar 12, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:43:55 -0600

On this episode we have an interview with Signal Ensemble Theatre about their latest show "The Wier." Also, we have an audio review of "The Wier" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Dept of Cultural Affairs - Mar 5, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 4 Mar 2007 23:27:54 -0600

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago, we talk to Janet Carl Smith, Julie Burros and Claire Geall Sutton from the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs. Also, we have an audio review of "The Piano Tuner" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Lee Pelty - Feb 26, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:11:36 -0600

On this week's episode we have an interview with Lee Pelty from Theatre at the Center's "Fiddler on the Roof". Also, we have an audio review of "Fiddler" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Jason Loewith and David Cromer - Feb 19, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:24:27 -0600

For this week's episode we have an interview with Jason Loewith and David Cromer from "The Adding Machine" by Next Theatre Company. Also, we have an audio review of "Oklahoma" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Linda Reiter - Feb 12, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:30:07 -0600

For our 1 Year Anniversary episode we have an interview with Linda Reiter from Shattered Globe Theatre's "The Price". We also have an audio review of "The Price", and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- George Wendt and Richard Thomas - Feb 5, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 4 Feb 2007 22:56:55 -0600

This week we have an interview with George Wendt and Richard Thomas from Twelve Angry Men now playing at the LaSalle Bank Theatre. We also have an audio review of "Twelve Angry Men", and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- The House Theatre - Jan 29. 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:27:40 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with the people behind The House Theatre. Also we have an audio review of "The Sparrow", and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Mikhael Tara Garver - Jan 22, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:14:13 -0600

On this week's episode we have an interview with Mikhael Tara Garver from Uma Productions. We also have an audio review of Faith Healer, and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Cherry Jones - Jan 15, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:00:04 -0600

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with actress Cherry Jones from "Doubt". Also, we have another audio review and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Kevin Massey - Jan 8, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Jan 2007 06:30:55 -0600

On this week's episode we have an interview with Kevin Massey from Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's "The Three Musketeers". Also, we have an audio review of "The Three Musketeers" and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Al Bresloff - Jan 1, 2007

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:57:01 -0600

To kick off the New Year on this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Theatre Critic Al Bresloff. Also, we have an audio review of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Margie Korshak - Dec 25, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 23:35:19 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview Margie Korshak from Korshak, Inc. Also we have another audio review and Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Michael Smith - Dec 18, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 23:23:03 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Michael Smith from the Victory Gardens Theater's production of "The Snow Queen". Also, we have another audio review along with Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Felicia Fields - Dec 11, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:34:23 -0600

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago we have an interview with Felicia Fields from the smash hit "The Color Purple". Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Jonathan Weir - Dec 4, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Sun, 3 Dec 2006 23:37:58 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview Jonathan Weir who stars as Scrooge in Goodman Theatre's annual classic holiday production "A Christmas Carol". Also, we have another audio review along with Chicago's Theatre News

TTIC- Bob Knuth and Kevin Bellie - Nov 27, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:33:47 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Producing Director Bob Knuth and Artistic Director Kevin Bellie from Circle Theatre. Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Hadley Fraser - Nov 20, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:59:35 -0600

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Tom Williams talks with Hadley Fraser who is currently playing one of the lead roles as Tiernan in the epic musical "The Pirate Queen". Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue - Nov 13, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:03:31 -0600

On this week's episode, Anne Nicholson Weber talks to director Lisa Portes and cast members Meighan Gerachis and Juan Villa about "Elliott, A Soldier's Fugue", by Quiara Allegria Hudes. They discuss the artistic challenges presented by the unusual form of the play, the emotional impact it has had on veterans, and the organizational challenges and rewards of co-production. Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News

TTIC- Nick Sandys - Nov 6, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:02:06 -0600

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Joe Stead talks with Nick Sandys of Remy Bumppo about their latest play "The Real Thing". Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Childrens Theatre - Oct 30, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:57:35 -0600

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Frances Limoncelli of Lifeline Theatre, Tom Arvedas of Vittum Theatre, and Andrew Lines of Tireswing Theatre about making theatre for children in Chicago. Also, we have another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News

TTIC- Michael Menendian - Oct 23, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:40:32 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Raven Theatre's Artistic Director MICHAEL MENENDIAN. Also, we have another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Neil LaBute- Oct 16, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:26:16 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Playwright NEIL LABUTE. Also we have another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC - Stacey Flaster Interview- Oct 9, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Oct 2006 08:55:58 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with local Choreographer Stacey Flaster. Also, Tom Williams brings us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Gene Janson Interview- Oct 2, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:05:28 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Gene Janson. Also Tom Williams brings us another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- David Cromer Interview- Sep 25, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:09:03 -0500

For this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with David Cromer. Also we bring you another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Josh Solomon and Matt Dyson Interview- Sep 18, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:11:21 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Josh Solomon and Matt Dyson from One Theatre's "Lend Me A Tenor". Also, Tom Williams brings us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Greg Allen and B.J. Jones Interview- Sep 11, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:14:08 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Greg Allen and B.J. Jones. Also, Tom Williams brings us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Christopher Durang Interview- Sep 4, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 Sep 2006 09:17:12 -0500

For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have a phone interview with Christopher Durang. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams brings us another audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Eileen LaCario Interview- Aug 28, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:20:25 -0500

On this week's podcast of Talk Theatre in Chicago, we have an interview with Eileen LaCario, from Broadway in Chicago. Also, Tom Williams gives us an audio review of a highly recommended show, and Dustin Mote reports the week's Theatre News

TTIC- James Walker Interview- Aug 21, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:23:17 -0500

This week on the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with James Walker, the playwright of "Proving Mr. Jennings". Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams gives us a new audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Anish Jethmalani Interview- Aug 14, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:25:33 -0500

On This week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast Anne Nicholson Weber talks with Anish Jethmalani, the Artistic Director of the Eclipse Theatre Company. Also, Tom Williams gives us another audio review and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- John Sparks Interview- Aug 7, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Aug 2006 09:28:18 -0500

For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with John Sparks, the Artistic Director of the Theatre Building Chicago. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams gives us a new audio review, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Derrick Trumbly and Bill Larkin Interview- Jul 31, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:30:39 -0500

On This week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast We have an interview with Derrick Trumbly & Bill Larkin from "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" now playing at the Drury Lane Water Tower. Also, Tom Williams gives us some more audio reviews and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Stuart Oken and Dominic Missimi Interview- Jul 24, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:34:06 -0500

For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have a great interview with Stuart Oken and Dominic Missimi from Northwestern University. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams gives us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Edward Sobel Interview- Jul 17, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:36:34 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have a great interview with Steppenwolf's Director of New Play Development Edward Sobel. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Jackie Taylor Interview- Jul 10, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:39:06 -0500

For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Jackie Taylor from Black Ensemble Theatre. She talks with Tom Williams about her new show "Don’t Make Me Over (In Tribute to Dionne Warwick)". Also, Tom gives two more audio reviews and Dustin Mote brings us Chicago theatre's news.

TTIC- Libby Adler Mages Interview- Jul 3, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Jul 2006 09:41:08 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Producer Libby Adler Mages about her new show "The Water Coolers". Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Matthew Friedman Interview- Jun 26, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:43:45 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Matthew Friedman from Billy Joel's "Movin' Out". Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Michael Patrick Thornton Interview- Jun 19, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:46:17 -0500

For this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an in-depth interview with Michael Patrick Thornton from Gift Theatre's "The Good Thief". Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- James Sherman Interview- Jun 12, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:48:32 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with playwright James Sherman about his new play "Half and Half." Also, Tom Williams brings us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Stephen Genovese and Eric Lindahl Interview- Jun 5, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 Jun 2006 09:51:02 -0500

On this weeks episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast we have an interview with Stephen Genovese and Eric Lindahl from Bohemian Theatre Ensemble's "Side Show". Also, Tom Williams gives us two more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Raymond Fox, Matthew Holzfeind and Emily Schwartz Interview- May 22, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 May 2006 09:55:43 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have 2 interivews for your listening pleasure. We talk with Raymond Fox from Lookingglass's "Old Curiosity Shop", and Matthew Holzfeind and Emily Schwartz from "Funeral Wedding".

TTIC- P.J. Powers Interview- May 15, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 May 2006 10:02:07 -0500

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have a great interview with P.J. Powers, Artistic Director of Timeline Theatre. Also, Tom Williams brings us some more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's theatre news.

TTIC- Will Schutz Interview- May 8, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 May 2006 10:04:43 -0500

This week on the Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Will Schutz from "Holmes and Watson" by City Lit Theater Company in Edgewater. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams gives us some more audio reviews, and Dustin Mote reports Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Sandy Hackett Interview- May 1, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 May 2006 10:06:50 -0500

For this week episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have a phone interview with Sandy Hackett about his show "The Tribute" starring Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop. Also, Tom Williams bring us a couple of audio reviews and Dustin Mote reports Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Amanda Kloots and Iris Lieberman Interview- Apr 24, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:09:18 -0500

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast episode has 2 Interviews. Amanda Kloots from Spamalot and Iris Lieberman from Spitfire Grill. Also, Tom Williams has some more audio reviews and Dustin Mote delivers Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Jonathan Abarbanel Interview- Apr 17, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:13:21 -0500

On Today's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago, we have a great phone interview with Chicago Theatre Critic Jonathan Abarbanel. Tom Williams delivers some audio reviews about The Hypocrites and Porchlight Music Theatres' new shows. Also, Dustin Mote reports Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Don Hall Interview- Apr 10, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:15:59 -0500

On this week's podcast of Talk Theatre in Chicago, we have an interview with Don Hall, the producer of the 9th annual Chicago Improv Festival. Also, Tom Williams gives us audio reviews of some recommended theatre shows, and Dustin Mote reports the week's Theatre News.

TTIC- Michael Colucci and Jan Ellen Graves Interview- Apr 3, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Apr 2006 10:17:46 -0500

For this week's episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an interview with Michael Colucci and Jan Ellen Graves of the Actors Workshop Theatre. Chicago Critic Tom Williams has four more reviews of some recommended chicago theatre shows, and Dustin Mote reports Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Roche Schulfer Interview- Mar 27, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:20:06 -0500

On this episode of Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast, we have an excellent interview with the Goodman Theatre's Executive Director, Roche Schulfer. Also, Tom Williams has four more audio reviews of some great performances around town; and Dustin Mote brings you Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Russ Tutterow Interview- Mar 20, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:22:35 -0500

This week's Talk Theatre in Chicago Podcast brings you an interview with Russ Tutterow of The Chicago Dramatists. Also, Chicago Critic Tom Williams reviews four more wonderful shows and of course, as always, Dustin Mote reports Chicago's Theatre News.

TTIC- Neil Giuntoli Interview- Mar 13, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:28:39 -0500

On today's podcast of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Tom Williams interviews Neil Giuntoli about The Prop Theatre's world premiere show "Hizzoner" and what it takes to portray Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley on stage.

TTIC- Sean Graney Interview- Mar 6, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Mar 2006 12:31:28 -0500

For this podcast of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Tom Williams interviews Sean Graney about The Hypocrites' new show "Angels in America".

TTIC- Craig Joseph Interview- Feb 27, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:33:48 -0500

On this week's podcast of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Tom Williams interviews Craig Joseph about directing White Horse Theatre's newest production "The Cradle Will Rock".

TTIC- Sherman Yellen and John Sparks Interview- Feb 20, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:36:27 -0500

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago, critic Joe Stead interviews Sherman Yellen and John Sparks about their new play "Josephine Tonight!".

TTIC- Dorothy Milne Interview- Feb 13, 2006

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:38:55 -0500

The debut of the Talk Theatre In Chicago Show. This week we interview the Artistic Director of the Lifelline Theatre, Dorothy Milne.