Talk Theatre in Chicago

TTIC- Peter Oyloe - May 28, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Peter Oyloe who stars in Filament Theatre Ensemble's Hank Williams: Lost Highway. He talks about the show, why the theatre ensemble chose to do it, and he also performs some musical samples from the show.

TTIC- Shannon Cochran, Deanna Dunagan and Tiffany Scott - May 21, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features three members of the cast of A Little Night Music currently playing at Writers' Theatre. Shannon Cochran, Deanna Dunagan and Tiffany Scott join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the developmental phases of an actress' career and the challenges and joys of playing a scaled-down, intimate version of Sondheim's masterpiece.

TTIC- Kate Arrington - May 14, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with actress Kate Arrington. She talks about her current show The Iceman Cometh, which is playing at the Goodman Theatre, as well as her acting career.

TTIC- Neil LaBute - May 7, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 May 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with playwright Neil LaBute. He talks about his show, In A Forest, Dark and Deep which is currently playing at the Profiles Theatre as well as his creative process.

TTIC- Mark Messing and Mickle Maher - Apr 30, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast guests are Mark Messing, composer, and Mickle Maher, playwright and one of the founders of Theatre Oobleck. They talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about their original chamber opera, The Hunchback Variations; about the rationale behind Theatre Oobleck's distinctive process of working without a director; and about serendipity in art.

TTIC- Charles Newell - Apr 23, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with actor Charles Newell, the artistic director at Court Theatre and the director of their current show Angels in America. He talks about the show as well as his career.

TTIC- Frank Galati - Apr 16, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with actor Frank Galati who adapted and directed The March which is currently playing at the Steppenwolf Theatre. He talks about the show as well as his career.

TTIC- Eric Hoff and Ryan Bourque - Apr 9, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 00:01:12 -0600

Our guests on this week's podcast are director Eric Hoff and fight choreographer Ryan Bourque. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss the development and staging of Ike Holter's new play, Hit the Wall, currently being performed by The Inconvenience as part of the Steppenwolf Garage series -- the challenges of creating a convincing riot on stage using only 10 actors; underscoring a stage fight without turning it into a dance; and their exploration of gender and period setting through movement.

TTIC- Brad Armacost - Apr 2, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with actor Brad Armacost who is currently in Seanachai Theatre Company's A Moon For the Misbegotton which is playing at the Irish American Heritage Center. He talks about the production and his amazing career in Chicago.

TTIC- Greg Kolack and Matt Babbs - Mar 26, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features director Greg Kolack and ensemble member Matt Babbs, who join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about Redtwist Theatre's production of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later -- how the project came to be, their approach to documentary theatre, Greg's experiences interviewing some of the subjects of the play, and Redtwist's simultaneous production of a fully-staged reading of the original The Laramie Project.

TTIC- Jack Zimmerman - Mar 19, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Jack Zimmerman, the PR manager for the Lyric Opera of Chicago and a storyteller with a CD "The Gift." Jack talks of why he is a storyteller with personal stories about growing up on Chicago's South Side.

TTIC- Michael Menendian and Chuck Spencer - Mar 12, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast focuses on Raven Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's The Price. Director Michael Menendian and ensemble member Chuck Spencer join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the challenges of producing Miller, the uses of a crowded set and the universality of the play's theme.

TTIC- Heather Beck - Mar 5, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Heather Beck who plays Patsy Cline in Always...Patsy Cline at the Theatre at the Center in Munster. She talks the show as well as life on a cruise ship as a singer.

TTIC- Tristan Brandon, Curtis Jackson, Andrew Lund - Feb 27, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast focuses on the Idle Muse Theatre Company's production of Shakespeare's R and J, which is currently playing at The Side Project. Director Tristan Brandon and cast members Curtis Jackson and Andrew Lund join host Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about their approach to the verse and how it was affected by the adaptor's conceit that the play is being performed by four school boys; and also about the casting process and how a newly-arrived actor integrates into the Chicago theatre scene.

TTIC- Nathan Gunn - Feb 20, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Nathan Gunn, the opera baritone staring in Show Boat at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He talks about his career and the challenges of moving from opera to a Broadway show and back.

TTIC- Dawn Gray and Becca Knights - Feb 13, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week's guests on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast are Dawn Gray of Gray Talent Group and Becca Knights of Simon Casting. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to share an insider's perspective on what they're looking for in an actor, why Chicago theatre and improv credentials can lead to film, television or commercial work, and how an actor in Chicago can make a balanced career.

TTIC- Dennis Watkins - Feb 6, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Dennis Watkins from the House Theatre who is currently starring in Death and Harry Houdini which is playing at the Chopin Theatre. He talks about the show and his magic.

TTIC- Patrick Clear - Jan 30, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with actor Patrick Clear who is currently appearing in Race at the Goodman Theatre. He talks about the play as well as his long career.

TTIC- Jon Steinhagen - Jan 23, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Jon Steinhagen. He talks about his two latest shows to play in Chicago, Blizzard '67 and Dating Walter Dante.

TTIC- Ben Fuchsen and Brad Jayhan-Little - Jan 16, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Ben Fuchsen, the Executive Producer of Oracle Productions and Brad Jayhan-Little, the Executive Director. They explain their innovative Theatre Public Access Program that includes free tickets for all Oracle theatre productions among other sponsoring techniques.

TTIC- Doyle and Debbie - Jan 9, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton, the Doyle and Debbie of the Doyle and Debbie Show, which is currently playing at the Royal George Cabaret Theatre. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about Bruce's process as writer and lyricist, the impulse for the show, and how Bruce and Jenny came together almost six years ago to debut this country music satire.

TTIC- Joe Stead - Jan 2, 2012

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Joe Stead about how and why he started his theatre review website in 2000 and about the rise of the internet as a reviewing forum.

TTIC- Dennis Polkow - Dec 26, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Dennis Polkow, a writer from New City and other publications. He talks about the Chicago music scene including opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

TTIC- Cathy Taylor and David Rosenberg - Dec 19, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Our guests on this week's podcast are David Rosenberg, Communications Director at Steppenwolf Theatre, and Cathy Taylor, of Cathy Taylor PR. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to explain the role of the publicist, their relationship to an ever-evolving press, and how they help a show find its audience.

TTIC- Gwendolyn Whiteside - Dec 12, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Gwendolyn Whiteside, the producing artistic director of American Blues Theater. She talks their current show, It's It's A Wonderful Life: Live At The Biograph, and the ABT's history and what they have coming.

TTIC- Steve Pickering and Matt Miller - Dec 5, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the TalkTheatreinChicago podcast, actor Steve Pickering and director Matt Miller join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss their production of Conor McPherson's St. Nicholas currently running at the Irish American Heritage Center under the auspices of Seanachai Theatre and Shanghai Low Theatricals. They talk about McPherson's sensibility and the unique challenges of this one-man show.

TTIC- Timothy Edward Kane - Nov 28, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Timothy Edward Kane from An Iliad at Court Theatre. Kane talks about the challenges of doing a one person show about Homer's Iliad.

TTIC- Greg Allen and Bilal Dardai - Nov 21, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast this week features Greg Allen, founding director of The Neo-Futurists, and Bilal Dardai, one of the ensemble members. They take Anne Nicholson Weber through the history of the company that has been playing Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind for 23 years and explain its unique aesthetic and methodology.

TTIC- Hershey Felder - Nov 14, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Hershey Felder about his new one-man show, Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein which is currently playing at the Royal George Theatre.

TTIC- Carlo Garcia - Nov 7, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Nov 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Carlo Garcia who is an actor, director and producing director at Mary-Arrchie Theatre. He talks about his current show, Red Light Winter, as well as his career.

TTIC- Jim Corti - Oct 31, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Jim Corti, the new Artistic Director of the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. He talks about the new Broadway musical series at the theatre and the upcoming shows.

TTIC- Kimberly Senior and Ron OJ Parson - Oct 24, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Kimberly Senior directed the production of Harold Pinter's Old Times that is currently playing at Strawdog Theatre. Ron OJ Parson is directing the production of Pinter's The Caretaker that will open at Writers' Theatre in a few weeks. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the distinctive challenges of precision, rhythm and open-endedness that characterize Pinter's work.

TTIC- Frank Nall - Oct 17, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with actor Frank Nall. He talks about his current show, the Artistic Home's A Touch of the Poet playing at Stage 773.

TTIC- Jackie Taylor - Oct 10, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:01:12 -0600

This week on our podcast interview, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Black Ensemble Theatre founder and Executive Director, Jackie Taylor, about the company's 35-year history making theatre and fighting racism in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.

TTIC- Steve Scott - Oct 3, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Steve Scott, the associate producer of Goodman Theatre and freelance director. He talks about his current show Elling, which he is directing at the Redtwist Theatre, as well as his directing process and long career.

TTIC- Barbara Gaines and Criss Henderson - Sep 26, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features Barbara Gaines and Criss Henderson, the Artistic and Executive Directors of Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to review the company's 25-year history, flexion points along the way, and what lies ahead.

TTIC- Aaron Thielen - Sep 19, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Aaron Thielen, the lead Artistic Director at Marriott Theatre and the book writer of For The Boys. He talks about creating a new work for the stage and he previews his latest new musical Hero to be mounted in 2012 at the Marriott Theatre.

TTIC- Michael Weber - Sep 12, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Michael Weber, the newly-appointed Artistic Director at Porchlight Music Theatre. They discuss his plans for the company and what "Chicago-style" musical theatre might look like.

TTIC- Richard Friedman - Sep 5, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Richard Friedman, the Managing Director at the Theatre at the Center in Munster. In the past he was also managing director/producer at Northlight Theatre and the Organic Theatre.

TTIC- Tanya Palmer and Rebecca Rugg - Aug 29, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Our guests on this week's podcast are Tanya Palmer, Director of New Play Development at Goodman Theatre, and Rebecca Rugg, Artistic Producer at Steppenwolf Theatre. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the process of new play development and the new play festivals that each theatre will be mounting this fall: Goodman's New Stages Amplified and Steppenwolf's First Look Festival.

TTIC- Evan Jackson - Aug 22, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Evan Jackson, the Artistic Director of Idle Muse Theatre and director of their current production of The Lion in Winter.

TTIC- Michael Halberstam and Kathryn Lipuma - Aug 15, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast focuses on Writers Theatre. Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn Lipuma talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about the company's beginnings in the back of a North Shore bookstore; the philosophy and strategy that have shaped its culture; and new opportunities arising as the company embarks on its 20th season.

TTIC- Naomi Wallace - Aug 8, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Naomi Wallace who is the playwright featured this year with the Eclipse Theatre Company. She talk about her show The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek and One Flea Spare as well as her upcoming visit to Chicago.

TTIC- Filet Of Solo Festival - Aug 1, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber talks with producer Sharon Evans and storytellers Matt Miller and Jeffrey Sweet about the Filet of Solo Festival currently playing in various Roger's Park venues. They talk about the history and scope of the festival, the storytelling scene in Chicago generally, and some of the specific pieces included in this year's festival.

TTIC- Ann Filmer - Jul 25, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Ann Filmer, the artistic director of the 16th Street Theater. She talks about their production of Rebecca Gilman's The Crowd You're In With and her direction of Tony Fitzpatrick's Stations Lost at the Steppenwolf Garage as well of why she founded 16th Street Theater.

TTIC- Timothy Douglas - Jul 18, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast guest this week is Timothy Douglas, the new Artistic Director of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company. He joins Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss how he is integrating his personal aesthetic with that of the company, how his identity as an African-American enters into that dynamic, and what the company has planned for the 2011-2012 season.

TTIC- Josh Rollins - Jul 11, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Josh Rollins, the playwright of A Girl With Sun in Her Eyes. He talks about the production and the characters and about the challenge of writing a police procedural play.

TTIC- Philip Dawkins - Jul 4, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 Jul 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Our guest on this week's podcast is Philip Dawkins, writer of The Homosexuals, which is currently being premiered by About Face Theatre at The Victory Gardens Biograph. Dawkins talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about the evolution of the script, why it appeals to a broad audience, and some of its themes, including generational shifts in what it means to be gay, and friendships that are interlaced with sex.

TTIC- Hugh Spencer - June 27, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Hugh Spencer, the director and president of The Saints, an organization of volunteers for the performing arts. He talks about how The Saints provide help to theaters for a variety of activities including ushering at performances, grant support and more.

TTIC- Jonathan Berry and Peter Moore - June 20, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Jonathan Berry, director of Steep Theatre's hit production of Festen, and Peter Moore, Steep's Artistic Director and a member of the cast, join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss Steep Theatre's recent successes, including their riveting staging of the play adapted from the Dogme 95 film Festen (which was released in the U.S. as The Celebration).

TTIC- Scotty Zacher - June 13, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Scotty Zacher, the founder and editor of the Chicago Theater Beat website. He talks about his love for the Chicago theatre scene as well as his goals of the site.

TTIC- John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Tom Cox - June 6, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Jun 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's podcast, cast members John Mahoney, Rondi Reed and Tom Cox join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about Northlight Theatre's hit show, The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham. They discuss how they create believable family relationships on stage, why they love to act in Chicago, and how audiences are reacting to the content and tone of the piece.

TTIC- Bethany Thomas - May 30, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with actress Bethany Thomas, one of the stars of Porgy and Bess which is currently playing at the Court Theatre. She talks about the show as well as her acting career.

TTIC- Dennis Zacek - May 23, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 May 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Dennis Zacek, the Artistic Director of Victory Gardens Theater who is retiring after 34 years with the theater. He talks about his time at Victory Gardens as well as what he has planned for the future.

TTIC- Chicago Theatre Symposium - May 16, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast completes our coverage of the Chicago Theatre Symposium, which launches this Wednesday at Columbia College of Chicago. John Green, Chair of the Theatre Department at Columbia, along with faculty members Albert Williams and Coya Paz join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about their goals for the symposium and to preview some of the highlights.

TTIC- Arvid Sponberg - May 9, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 May 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Arvid Sponberg, a Professor of English at Valparaiso University and theatre historian. He talks about the creation of the first ever Chicago Theatre Symposium which will occur May 18-22.

TTIC- Steven Hill - May 2, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 May 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Steven Hill, the owner/operations manager at New Rock Theatre (formerly LaCosta Theatre). He talks about the challenges and opportunities with owning and operating a theatre venue.

TTIC- Carolyn Faye Kramer - Apr 25, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with actress Carolyn Faye Kramer. She talks about her leading role in Filament Theatre Ensemble's Eurydice and what it is like to act in a new large loft theatre space at Lacuna Artist's Loft in Pilsen. She also talks about the late night Filament show, Orpheus.

TTIC- James Bohnen - Apr 18, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with James Bohnen, the outgoing artistic director of Remy Bumppo Theatre and the director of The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?. Bohnen talks about how he started Remy Bumppo and its history and his philosophy of directing.

TTIC- Annabel Armour - Apr 11, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Annabel Armour. She talks about her performance as Stevie in Remy Bumppo Theatre's The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? and what is is like to be a longtime ensemble member at Remy Bumppo.

TTIC- Austin Cook - Apr 4, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 Apr 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Austin Cook, the music director of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. He talks about what he did with the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein and about his classical background.

TTIC- Sara Pavlak - Mar 28, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Sara Pavlak, the star of Agnes Of God by Hubris Productions at The Greenhouse Theater Center. She talks about the show as well as her acting career.

TTIC- Omen Sade - Mar 21, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Omen Sade, the star of Servant of Two Masters at Piccolo Theatre. He talks about the show as well as Commedia Dell'Arte as a theatre style.

TTIC- Madrid St. Angelo - Mar 14, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Madrid St. Angelo, the Artistic Director of UrbanTheater Company. He talks about his current show Sonnets for an Old Century that he is directing at the Steppenwolf Theatre.

TTIC- Aaron Todd Douglas - Mar 7, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Mar 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Aaron Todd Douglas, the director of Radio Golf which is currently playing at the Raven Theatre.

TTIC- Bob Falls and Roche Schulfer - Feb 28, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Bob Falls and Exective Director Roche Schulfer join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the Belarus Free Theatre - a theatre company "on the run." How did Chicago become a temporary refuge for the company? What is their future? What did we in Chicago learn from them as artists and activists?

TTIC- Robert Kauzlaric - Feb 21, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Robert Kauzlaric who has adapted 10 plays for Lifeline Theatre. They talk about the current one he has adapted, The Moonstone which is now playing at Lifeline.

TTIC- Eclipsed - Feb 14, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features the production of Danai Gugira's play, Eclipsed, which is currently playing at Northlight Theatre. Director Hallie Gordon and cast member Paige Collins join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the psychic cost of exploring the chaotic and violent world of Liberian Civil War where the play is set, about the process of creating an ensemble piece and about audience responses to tough material.

TTIC- Luke Heiden - Feb 7, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Luke Heiden about a couple subjects. First they talk about the role and importance of stage management in live theatre. Also they talk about the struggles of making it as a playwright.

TTIC- Hamletmachine - Jan 31, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:01:12 -0600

This week our podcast guests are director Max Truax, composer Jonathan Guillen and costume designer Nevena Todorovic. They join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about their original operatic setting of Werner Muller's Hamletmachine at Trap Door Theatre, including its inception in a dream and its creation over five short and hair-raising weeks.

TTIC- David Zak - Jan 24, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with David Zak, the former Artistic Director of Bailiwick Repertory. He talks about what he has been working on recently including his experience with the theatre scene in Korea and London.

TTIC- Deborah Clapp - Jan 17, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Our guest on this week's podcast interview is Deb Clapp, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres. She joins Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about the League's political advocacy on behalf of the Chicago theatre community in the run-up to the City elections.

TTIC- Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel - Jan 10, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel- the Dueling Critics on WBEZ. They talk about the state of the Chicago theatre scene as well as opinions on some recent shows.

TTIC- Jenny Avery - Jan 3, 2011

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 Jan 2011 00:01:12 -0600

Our featured guest this week is Jenny Avery, the newly-appointed Artistic Director at Next Theatre. Jenny talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about how this job found her, how the company weathered its recent, very public crisis, and what she sees ahead.

TTIC- Brenda Didier - Dec 27, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Brenda Didier, the director and choregrapher of Theo Ubique's Cats playing at the No Exit Cafe. She talks about the challenges of putting the show onto the small stage.

TTIC- A Christmas Carol - Dec 20, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast explores the stage magic in Goodman Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. William Brown (Director), Scott Conn (Production Manager) and Matt Chandler (Assistant Production Manager) join Anne Nicholson Weber to explain how -- and why -- the ghost of Jacob Marley is dragged back into the fireplace, the Ghost of Christmas Past flies, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come stands 12 feet tall and appears out of nowhere.

TTIC- Bernie Yvon - Dec 13, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Bernie Yvon, the star of The Music Man currently playing at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. He talks about his role as Harold Hill as well as his acting career.

TTIC- Tommy Rapley and Jake Minton - Dec 6, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Dec 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features The House Theatre of Chicago's current production of The Nutcracker. Director/choreographer Tommy Rapley and book writer/cast member Jake Minton talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about the development of the piece from the original source material into the original 2007 production at Steppenwolf and now to the remounting at the Chopin Theatre. Along the way they talk about why dark material can be appropriate even for younger children, the challenges of playing in the round, and the rewards of getting a second chance working with the same material.

TTIC- Ron OJ Parson - Nov 29, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with Ron OJ Parson, the director of Home which is currently playing at Court Theatre. Ron talks about the show as well as bringing it to stage.

TTIC- Traces - Nov 22, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:01:12 -0600

Our guests this week are Mason Ames, Phillipe Normand-Jenny and Florian Zumkehr, three members of the hyperkinetic cast of Traces, the circus-based show currently playing at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. They talk about how they became circus artists, Montreal as a hub of the circus community, the evolution of circus from traditional to new forms, and why they love performing in Traces.

TTIC- Hall and Bartram - Nov 15, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Tom Williams talks with the music and lyrics composer Neil Bartram and the book writer Brian Hill of Chicago Muse's The Story Of My Life playing at the Victory Gardens Theater. They talk about the process of bringing their show to stage.

TTIC- Robert Falls - Nov 8, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast guest is Robert Falls, Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre and the director of Goodman's current production of Chekov's The Seagull. Falls talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about his exploration of the theories Constantin Stanislavski - the author of two classic texts on acting who was also Chekov's collaborator and director - in the context of rehearsing Chekov's play.

TTIC- Jon Steinhagen - Nov 1, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Jon Steinhagen about his current role as Big Daddy in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof which is currently playing at the Raven Theatre.

TTIC- The Iliad - Oct 25, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast, Benno Nelson talks with Director Steve Wilson and actresses Najwa Brown and Jaiden Fallo about A Red Orchid Theatre's The Iliad which was adapted by Craig Wright for the young women of A Red Orchid's Youth Ensemble.

TTIC- Allison Powell - Oct 18, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Allison Powell, the adapter of Filament Theatre Ensemble's Choose Thine Own Adventure.

TTIC- Night And Day - Oct 11, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:01:12 -0600

Our guests on this week's podcast are Director James Bohnen, and actors Greg Matthew Anderson and Ernest Perry, who join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss Remy Bumppo's production of Tom Stoppard's Night and Day and the challenges of putting Stoppard's ideas and language on the stage.

TTIC- Mary Zimmerman - Oct 4, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Mary Zimmerman, the adapter and director of Candide playing at the Goodman Theatre. She talks about the show and her process of bringing it to stage.

TTIC- Lisa Wolf - Sep 27, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast, Tom Williams interviews Lisa Wolf- one of the hosts of Hollywood 360 which is on WIND 560 AM every Saturday night from 8pm-1am.

TTIC- The Weir - Sep 20, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:01:12 -0600

Director Matt Miller and actors Brad Armacost and Sarah Wellington join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss Seanachai Theatre's production of The Weir, by Conor McPherson, which is currently playing at the Irish American Heritage Center. They talk about storytelling, listening on stage, and what makes McPherson's deceptively simple play so powerful.

TTIC- Theatre Wit Shows - Sep 13, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we have a double feature on two new shows at Theatre Wit. First Tom Williams talks with playwright Kathleen Akerley and actor Dylan Stuckey about Sideshow Theatre Company's Theories Of The Sun. In part 2 Tom talks with director Marston Sullivan and music director Nicholas Davio from BoHo Theatre's Big River.

TTIC- University Theatre Departments - Sep 6, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:01:12 -0600

For this week's podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber is joined by the heads of the theatre departments at three Chicago institutions. John Culbert of Depaul University, John Green of Columbia College and Rives Collins of Northwestern University talk with Anne about how their theatre training programs affect the ecology of the Chicago theatre community (and vice versa), what makes Chicago's scene unique and why theatre education matters.

TTIC- Andrew Carter and Terry Hamilton - Aug 30, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Andrew Carter and Terry Hamilton who are currently in TimeLine Theatre's production of Frost/Nixon. They talk about the show as well as how they prepared for the roles of David Frost and Richard Nixon.

TTIC- Peter Handler - Aug 23, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:01:12 -0600

Our podcast this week features Peter Handler, Program Officer at the Driehaus Foundation -- a local foundation with a strong history of supporting dance and theatre in Chicago. He talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about his foundation's history and philosophy of supporting emerging and small theatre companies and artists.

TTIC- Julie Ritchey and Christian Libonati - Aug 16, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with two members of the Filament Theatre Ensemble- Artistic Director Julie Ritchey and Managing Director Christian Libonati. They talk about the history of the Filament Theatre as well as their upcoming shows.

TTIC- Jeremy Wechsler - Aug 9, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of Talk Theatre In Chicago Benno Nelson talks with Jeremy Wechsler, the artistic director of Theater Wit, which is hosting the Chicago Theater Anti-Conference taking place Aug 20 - 22.

TTIC- George Hearn - Aug 2, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Broadway legend George Hearn. He talks about his recent show at Ravinia, A Little Sondheim Music, his upcoming show of Annie Get Your Gun, as well as his acting career.

TTIC- That Sordid Little Story - Jul 26, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features four members of The New Colony -- Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood, writers Will Cavedo and Benno Nelson, and Music Director Henry Riggs -- who join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss their current show, That Sordid Little Story, and the distinctive group process the company uses to generate new works targeted to a younger theatre audience.

TTIC- Kevin Mayes - Jul 19, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Kevin Mayes, the executive director of Bailiwick Chicago. He talks about the theatre company as well as their current two shows, Aida and F**king Men.

TTIC- Peter Yarrow - Jul 12, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Peter Yarrow who is best known from the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary. He talks about their upcoming show at Ravinia later this month as well as how they continue after the passing of Mary Travers.

TTIC- John Mossman and Jim Lynch - Jul 5, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:01:12 -0600

TThis week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Jim Lynch, the author of The Tallest Man as well as the director John Mossman. They talk about the show as well as The Artistic Home.

TTIC- Fred Anzevino - Jun 28, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Fred Anzevino, the Artistic Director and one of the founders of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. They talk about Theo Ubique's development and history, the current show (a revue of the music of Harold Arlen called Sweet and Hot), and cabaret theatre in general.

TTIC- Brian Posen - Jun 21, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Brian Posen, the new artistic director for Stage 773. He talks about his career in Chicago Theatre as well as buying the Theatre Building Chicago.

TTIC- Suicide Incorporated - Jun 14, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast features playwright Andrew Hinderaker, director Jonathan Berry and producer and actor Michael Patrick Thornton, who join Anne Nicholson Weber to discuss the three-year process of readings, workshops and rehearsals that will culminate later this week in The Gift Theatre Company's world-premiere of Hinderaker's new play, Suicide Incorporated.

TTIC- Welz Kauffman - Jun 7, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago Podcast we talk with the president and chief executive officer of Ravinia Festival, Welz Kauffman. He talks about the very successful Ravinia Festival as well as the upcoming season.

TTIC- Neverwhere - May 31, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:01:12 -0600

The topic of this week's podcast is the stage magic in Lifeline's production of Neverwhere. Director Paul Holmquist, Scenic and Properties Designer Alan Donahue, and Video Projection Designer Charlie Alves join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about how you put an epic-sized, fantastical world onto the stage of a small storefront theatre.

TTIC- Joshua Schmidt and Keith Parham - May 24, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with music composer Joshua Schmidt and lighting designer Keith Parham about their current show Baal by Tuta Theatre Chicago playing at the Chopin Theatre.

TTIC- Gigi Pritzker - May 17, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:01:12 -0600

Our guest on this week's podcast is Chicago producer Gigi Pritzker, who co-produced Million Dollar Quartet. She talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about the journey the show has taken from a first reading at her theatre incubator in the Coronet Theatre in L.A., through Daytona Beach, Seattle, and Chicago, and now on to Broadway, where the show is nominated for three Tony awards.

TTIC- Jeremy Wechsler - May 10, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Jeremy Wechsler, the artistic director of Theater Wit. He talks bout their new space and their current show, Spin.

TTIC- Nic Dimond - May 3, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 3 May 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week on Talk Theatre In Chicago, Benno Nelson sits down to talk with Nic Dimond, artistic director of Strawdog Theatre to talk about the upcoming season, and the day to day job of running a company.

TTIC- Dennis Kelly - Apr 26, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Dennis Kelly, one of the stars of The Hiding Place playing at the Provision Theater. He talks about the show as well as his acting career.

TTIC- Stephen Ouimette - Apr 19, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast profiles Stephen Ouimette, who is currently appearing as Grumio in The Taming of the Shrew at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. He talks with Anne Nicholson Weber about his wide-ranging career acting for theatre and television, voicing animated films and directing for the stage.

TTIC- Terry McCabe - Apr 12, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Terry McCabe, the Artisitc Director of City Lit Theater Company. He talks about their current show The Body Snatchers as well as their upcoming season.

TTIC- Charlie Newell and Drew Dir - Apr 5, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 5 Apr 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's podcast, Anne Nicholson Weber is joined by the Artistic Director at Court Theatre, Charlie Newell, and the Court Theatre's resident dramaturg, Drew Dir. They discuss the Court's current production of The Illusion, a free adaptation by Tony Kushner of Pierre Corneille's French Baroque masterpiece, and describe an unusual collaboration with professors and students at the University of Chicago to investigate the original Corneille text, Corneille's world and Kushner's adaptation.

TTIC- Emilie Beck and Bernard Beck - Mar 29, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with playwright and director Emilie Beck and her father Bernard Beck who is appearing in her one-man show Number Of People playing at the Piven Theatre in Evanston.

TTIC- Abigail's Party - Mar 22, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:01:12 -0600

Our guests on this week's interview podcast are Kirsten Fitzgerald, Mierka Girten and Natalie West -- three of the cast members from Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh, which is currently playing at A Red Orchid Theatre. They talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about comic acting, playing drunk and the actor's dual relationship with the other actors and with the audience.

TTIC- Emily Skinner - Mar 15, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with actress Emily Skinner who is one of the stars of Billy Elliot The Musical at the Ford Oriental Theatre. She talks about her role in the hit musical as well as her acting career.

TTIC- Martin Kamensky and Andrew Hobgood - Mar 8, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this week's episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Benno Nelson talks about theatre and accounting with Martin Kamensky from Rockstar CPA and Andrew Hobgood from The New Colony.

TTIC- Renee Matthews - Mar 1, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast features actress Renee Matthews who talks with Tom Williams about her current role in Over The Tavern at Noble Fool as well as her great acting career.

TTIC- Victoria Bailey and Todd London - Feb 22, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's podcast is something a little different. Last month, the League of Chicago Theatre's hosted an event at Chicago Dramatists centered on a new book called Outrageous Fortune: The Life and Times of the New American Play, which was recently published by Theatre Devleopment Fund. Outrageous Fortune is a study of the lives of America playwrights, the relationship between playwrights and non-profit producers, and the process by which new plays get produced. The book has caused something of a stir in theatrical circles.

TTIC- Dale Benson - Feb 15, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with actor Dale Benson who is currently starring in Noises Off at the Theatre at the Center. He talks about the role as well as his acting career.

TTIC- The Brother Sister Plays - Feb 8, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:01:12 -0600

This week's interview podcast features the cast of The Brothers Size, which is the middle play in Tarell Alvin McCraney's trilogy, The Brother/Sister Plays, currently playing at Steppenwolf Theatre. Phillip James Brannon, K. Todd Freeman and Glenn Davis talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about their approach to McCraney's poetic voice, his mythic influences and the unusual three-man triangle at the heart of the play.

TTIC- Mary Beth Fisher - Feb 1, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Mary Beth Fisher who is currently starring in The Year of Magical Thinking at the Court Theater. She talks about the one-person show as well as how she met with author Joan Didion to prespare for the role.

TTIC- Gary Griffin and Jim Corti - Jan 25, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:01:12 -0600

The subject of this week's interview podcast is Noel Coward. Jim Corti, director of Writers Theatre's Oh Coward, and Gary Griffin, director of Private Lives at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, join Anne Nicholson Weber to talk about Coward's aesthetic and how each of them chose to re-examine Coward's work with today's audiences in mind.

TTIC- Sara Sheperd - Jan 18, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Sara Sheperd who is currently starring in Funny Girl as Fanny Brice at the Drury Lane- Oakbrook. She talks about the role as well as her acting career.

TTIC- Young Playwrights Festival - Jan 11, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:01:12 -0600

The three winners of the 24th Annual Young Playwrights Festival at Pegasus Players are college freshmen Gabriella Bonamici, Giziang Lee, and Kat Blackburn. Gabi, Gigi and Kat are joined by festival director Ilesa Duncan and one of the three playwright mentors, Andrew Hinderaker, to talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about the selection, mentoring and production processes that culminate this month with a professional production of the three winning scripts.

TTIC- Larry Yando - Jan 4, 2010

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 4 Jan 2010 00:01:12 -0600

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with actor Larry Yando about his career and his reoccurring role as Scrooge at the Goodman Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol.

TTIC- Hershey Felder - Dec 28, 2009

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

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Hershey Felder, the pianist, actor, playwright and producer of shows such as George Gershwin Alone, Monsieur Chopin and Beethoven, As I Knew Him. He talks with Tom about his these three very successful one-man shows.

TTIC- Death Of A Salesman - Dec 21, 2009

dustin@talktheatreinchicago.com (Talk Theatre in Chicago) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:01:12 -0600

Raven Theatre Company's production of Death of a Salesman is the focus of this week's podcast. Actors Chuck Spencer (Willy Loman), Jason Huysman (Bif Loman) and Greg Caldwell (Happy Loman) talk with Anne Nicholson Weber about their take on Arthur Miller's great play, the shadow cast by earlier actors who have played the role of Willy, and how they've built the father-brother-son relationships that are at the heart of this production -- and, along the way, they enact two scenes from the play.

TTIC- Michael Colucci - Dec 14, 2009

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

On this episode of the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Michael Colucci, the founder and Artistic Director of Redtwist Theatre. He talks about the theatre's season as well as the success of the theatre.

TTIC- Auditions - Dec 7, 2009

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

This week Benno Nelson sits in on the first day of auditions for The Plagiarists' upcoming The Wreck of The Medusa. He talks with the production team - co-writer Greg Peters and director Jack Tamburri - as well as actors - Tony Kaehny, Griffin Sharps, and Anderson Lawfer - about the ins and outs of auditioning for theater in Chicago.

TTIC- Kimberly Senior - Nov 30, 2009

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

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast we talk with Kimberly Senior who is the director of the Redtwist Theatre's production The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh. She talks about the show as well as her background as a director.

TTIC- How To Disappear - Nov 23, 2009

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

The subject of this week's podcast is Mary Arrchie Theatre's production of How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found, by Finn Kennedy. Director Richard Cotovsky and actors Carlo Lorenzo Garcia and Kevin Stark describe how they got the show on its feet, taking us step-by-step from table reading to performance.

TTIC- William Mason - Nov 16, 2009

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

This week on the Talk Theatre in Chicago podcast we talk with William Mason, the general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago. He talks about his role as well as the Lyric Opera's season. Mason has been the general director since 1997 and has been with the company for more than four decades. Previously, he served as director of operations, artistic, and production for 16 years.

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.