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Playlist PresentsDad's In the House: The Revolutionists - Prime ProductionsOur second episode of Dad's in the House has our host (Damon Runnals - owner of Minnesota Playlist) and good friend Konrad Case heading to Park Square Theatre in the shining city of St. Paul where they enjoy a performance of The Revolutionists, presented by Prime Productions.
2023-04-0637 min
Mouthing OffDamon Runnals & the Big BreatherImpresario and operator of Minnesota Playlist Damon Runnals joins the show to talk about Twin Cities theatre, the performing arts after Covid, and more. minnesotaplaylist.com twitter.com/badmouthtc instagram.com/badmouthtc Music credit: MusicbyAden - Mythology by MusicbyAden is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0CC Download: Musicbyaden – Mythology @musicbyaden
2023-03-2556 min
Playlist PresentsDad's in the House: Feast - Walking Shadow Theatre CompanyOur kickoff episode of Dad's in the House has our host (Damon Runnals - owner of Minnesota Playlist) and good friend John Zeiler heading to Black Forest Inn where they eat heartily and enjoy a performance of Feast, presented by Walking Shadow Theatre Company.
2023-03-0635 min
The Morning ShowMinnesota Playlist's Damon Runnals with a Trip Around the Twin Cities for Theater FansMinnesotaplaylist.com Owner Damon Runnals highlights the new shows in Twin Cities Theater.
2022-05-1308 minThe Morning ShowOne of Jazz's Most Interesting Characters, Funny Women and Building Generic MinneapolisDamon Runnals of MinnesotaPlaylist.com joins The Morning Show to highlight local theater in the Twin Cities
2022-04-0106 min
The Morning ShowTwin Cities Theater Highlights with Minnesota Playlist's Damon RunnalsDamon Runnals, owner of MinnesotaPlaylist.com shares a few highlights from Twin Cities Theater that you can check out this weekend.
2022-02-2505 min
Playlist PresentsPlaylist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 4Host and board member Matt Belanger talks with Skylark Opera Theater Artistic Director Robert Neu for an eye-opening discussion about how arts organizations cover the cost of performances when ticket sales only pay for a fraction. They also discuss how the current economic climate makes the support of individual donors more crucial than ever.
2020-05-0122 min
The BazznessS2E13: H. Adam HarrisIn our final episode of this season of The Bazzness, Jane interviews the interdisciplinary, and more-than-highly quotable, H. Adam Harris. He discusses his six guidelines for art-making, how he remains hopeful and active in the face of contemporary events, his time as the Lorax, and even gives us a sneak peak at his work directing Redwood (opening 3/11/2020 at the Jungle Theater).
Check out our archive of The Bazzness episodes from Seasons 1 and 2. They are available anywhere podcasts can be downloaded, on our site, or directly from our host at Anchor FM.
2020-03-0945 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 3Host and board member Matt Belanger talks with Robert Neu about the unique nature of his role as Artistic Director for Skylark Opera Theater. Get behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to put on a Skylark performance – including a few surprises!
2020-03-0222 minThe BazznessS2E12: Kaleena MillerIn our second to last episode of the season, choreographer and tap dancer Kaleena Miller shares insights about the history (and present!) of tap dance, granting structures, and the aural and physical basis of her creative process.
2020-03-0237 minThe BazznessS2E11: Utica QueenEthan Mundt (a.k.a Utica Queen) talks about his creative process, sparking joy with performance, and the visual and cultural references that make his drag performances alternatively hilarious and poignant.
2020-02-241h 00The BazznessS2E10: Ezra BartschWriter, puppet-maker, movie-maker, musician, and “hobby tourist” Ezra Bartsch reminds us that “art is not alone,” and speaks on the importance of revisions and vulnerability in art-making.
2020-02-1738 minThe BazznessS2E9: Annie EnnekingAnnie Enneking’s interdisciplinary work springs from the body -- be it fight choreography, acting or music, she brings a keen understanding of mass and momentum to every creative room.
2020-02-1039 minThe BazznessS2E8: Rana MayComedian Rana May and Jane talk about comedy, therapy and even dogs in this episode of The Bazzness. From learning how (and when!) to trust audiences on jokes to how, as a woman, she felt she needed to be “anointed” before calling herself a comedian, May paints a compelling picture of what it is like to work and laugh in the Twin Cities.
2020-02-0345 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 2In this episode, host Matt Belanger continues his conversation with former Skylark Opera Theater board president and long-time board member Ann Spencer who updates us on Skylark’s mission and looks ahead to the future, including a special celebration to mark 40 years of performances in the Twin Cities.
2020-02-0320 minThe BazznessS2E7: Renata NijiyaJane speaks with Renata Nijiya, who goes by the stage name Queenie von Curves. Renata shares her insights about the subversive, empowering and cheeky world of Minneapolis Burlesque.
2020-01-2740 minThe BazznessS2E6: Rebekah Crisanta de YbarraInterdisciplinary artist extraordinaire Rebekah Crisanta de Ybarra (enrolled Maya-Lenca, El Salvador, b. Tomah, WI) speaks about her artistic practice of channeling, how her work revolves around cultural reclamation and decolonization, as well as steps we can take as an artistic community to forge relationships.
2020-01-2039 minThe BazznessS2E5: Benjamin DomaskClown, juggler, mime, director, circus performer, magician, musician, and teaching artist Benjamin Domask gets into the psychological, physical, spiritual, and ethical implications of clowning. Clowns try to embody love and Benjamin brought his suitcase of props for us all to enjoy.
2020-01-1347 minThe BazznessS2E4: Foster JohnsVoice and dialect coach Foster Johns speaks with Jane Froiland about coming to characters aurally (hesitation sounds, the dangers of prestige accents) and how dialect work can be woven into the DNA of theatrical process.
2020-01-0645 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 1In Skylark Opera Theater’s first podcast, host Matt Belanger sits down with former board president and long-time board member Ann Spencer to talk about the beginnings of the arts organization that’s been bringing performances to the Twin Cities for 40 years.
2020-01-0220 minThe BazznessS2E3: Allison BroerenCo-founder of Strike Theater Allison Broeren recounts diving into Minneapolis Storytelling scene, emphasizes that art is no substitute for therapy, and shares in Jane’s love of trophies.
2019-12-3040 minThe BazznessS2E2: Regina WilliamsFor Jane’s inaugural episode as The Bazzness’ host, we have the incomparable Regina Williams here to talk about being “a character that the story cannot do without,” her inspiration notebook, and how her career continues to grow and develop.
2019-12-2341 minThe BazznessS2E1: And now I'd like to pass the mic...The legendary Sam Landman “hands over the keys” to Jane Froiland in this first episode of The Bazzness, Season 2. Learn more about Jane’s experience as an actor, teaching artist, speech coach, director, and her long table (which has room for many, many voices) this season.
2019-12-1637 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 6Episode Six, Part I
42nd Street costume designer, Emilio Sosa, talks with the Ordway’s Director of Education and Associate Producer, Kelli Foster Warder, about his background and how to tell stories through costumes.
Episode Six, Part II
42nd Street Director Michael Heitzman and Choreographer, Jared Grimes, talk with Kelli Foster Warder, the Ordway’s Director of Education and Associate Producer, about how the new version and how the one-of-a-kind production came to life.
2019-08-1247 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep 5The Ordway’s Director of Education and Associate Producer Kelli Foster Warder talks 42nd Street with Director Michael Heitzman. He discusses the story and vision of this remastered production.
2019-08-0233 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 4Choreographer Jared Grimes talks with the Ordway’s Director of Education and Producing Associate Kelli Foster Warder about creating the show out of the feet of these unique dancers, the opportunity to open up a gateway to tap for the people of this generation and what 42nd Street means to him. #tapisback
2019-07-2524 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep 3Actors Bekah Gudim, Maddie Hillligoss, talk with the Ordway’s Director of Education and Producing Associate, Kelli Foster-Warder about tap dancing, the prominence it has had in their lives and in the brand new story of the beloved Broadway classic 42nd Street – an Ordway Original. When actors Lamont Brown and Annie Jo Ermel join the conversation, the pair discuss their work in both the Chicago production and at the Ordway.
2019-07-2535 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 2Performers Phillip Attmore and Kimberly Immanuel, who play Billy and Peggy In the Ordway’s production of 42nd Street, discuss diverse representation on stage and recreating these iconic characters in this exciting new version of the classic musical.
2019-07-1831 minPlaylist PresentsPlaylist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 1Rod Kaats, the Ordway’s Producing Artistic Director talks about Broadway at the Ordway and the not-to-be-missed reimagined production of the classic Broadway musical 42nd Street – which starts performances on Tuesday July 25 and runs through Aug.11.
2019-07-1821 minThe BazznessEpisode 13: Denzel BelinIf there’s one thing Denzel Belin believes in, it’s that you CAN do it all. (You just can’t do it all at the same time.) Hear how he glides successfully between Brave New Workshop and their Student Union.
2018-11-1838 minThe BazznessEpisode 12: Duck WashingtonPandas. Pandas, everybody. Pandas. Duck Washington shoots the breeze about his process, the song from “Big” and creating with Blackout Improv, Fearless Comedy and so many other companies.
2018-11-1135 minThe BazznessEpisode 11: Molly Cathryn GloverEver heard of “structured improv?” Molly Cathryn Glover schools us on what that means, as well how she tailors her next-level comedy/geekery to any and everything she creates onstage.
2018-11-0432 minThe BazznessEpisode 10: Brad EricksonPlaying your childhood heroes is just as complex and fulfilling as you might expect. Brad Erickson can attest to this. We quiz him on how he immerses himself into icons like Charles Schulz and Jim Henson.
2018-10-2836 minThe BazznessEpisode 9: Aidan Jhane GallivanRemember your 20’s? Well, during that time, did you start a theater company, produce six shows and act in nearly a dozen before you were 25? Aidan Jhane Gallivan did. And she isn’t done yet.
2018-10-2133 minThe BazznessEpisode 8: Addie PhelpsYou might not believe what Adelin Phelps does to prepare for every show she’s in. It’s pretty fascinating. We also delve into her hopes for the future and her character on the “Theater People” web-series.
2018-10-1435 minThe BazznessEpisode 7: Brian KellyThere’s a creative nexus of murder mysteries and saints that producer/director/writer Brian Kelly inhabits. And somewhere between the café and the baseball diamond, he still finds time for acting.
2018-10-0736 minThe BazznessEpisode 6: Greta GroschHow do you create a show? Scratch that. How do you create a theater franchise? Greta Grosch dishes out stories about how she turned the Church Basement Ladies series into a worldwide phenomenon.
2018-09-3036 minThe BazznessEpisode 5: Heather StoneGetting to the root of creation with actor/director/producer/Sandbox Theatre founder Heather Stone. What it means to be a “collaborative creator,” while choosing between devised theater and scripted.
2018-09-2332 minThe BazznessEpisode 4: David BeukemaLinda Lavin, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, The Muppets and actor David Beukema. They all collide with hilarious consequences. Also, hear why David considers himself theater’s “utility infielder.”
2018-09-1635 minThe BazznessEpisode 3: Rita BoersmaEver wondered what monologue HUGE Theater’s Artistic Director Rita Boersma auditioned with at Park Square? It’s all right here, along with surprising insights into why improv is important.
2018-09-0932 minThe BazznessEpisode 2: Ben ThietjeDeleko Arts co-founder Ben Thietje expounds on the gentle art of shopping potential theater spaces during his “sometimes theater company” days, as well as tough talk with talented theater students.
2018-09-0234 minThe BazznessEpisode 1: Rachel PetrieThe very first episode of The Bazzness!
Rachel Petrie
Actor/playwright Rachel Petrie talks about what it was like to create her one-person show, “Fadeaway Girl.” Could that experience push her to finally write her hardware store play? One way to find out.
2018-08-2331 min
Talking DirectionFringe Festival Audio Day 7 - Damon RunnalsDamon Runnals spent the evening chatting with audience members for the 2017 MN Fringe Festival
2017-08-1013 min