Kyle Gould - Podcast Details

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On StagingThe Addams Family Musical - StrathmoreDiscussion Kyle sits down with Robert Cole over Zoom to discuss the forthcoming Strathmore Theatre Players production of The Addams Family Musical at the Hope Church running March 21st through April 5th with a special subtitled production on March 29th. Robert Cole directs and Kyle discusses the labour of direction along with the particular difficulties of putting up a large scale musical in a small town in the middle of the winter. Tickets: https://thevaultonline.ca/collections/strathmore-theatre-players-guild About the Show: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every...2025-03-1855 min

On StagingNoises Off - Dewdney PlayersDiscussion Opening October 30th and running until November 9th at the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton Evan Hazell Theatre in Calgary, Dewdney Players present Noise's Off directed by Katie Fournell. Kyle Gould sits down with Katie to discuss the technical complexities of bringing this masterpiece to the stage. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dewdney-players-presents-noises-off-by-michael-frayn-tickets-1016997174927?aff=odsjfcfb&fbclid=IwY2xjawFRjaZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWWoya6JdeyE-6rlCC_mJiix52v9IDx2N5i8E1wepZxwXlFhnaxZ7ajQNQ_aem_RUGPs0Ic4em3TVPCRXyklg Intimacy Coordinators Canada: https://www.intimacycoordinatorscanada.com/pathway-to-certification About the Show: Noises Off is a...2024-10-281h 19

On StagingThe Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood - Nose Creek PlayersRobin Hood Discussion Opening May 24th and running through May 25th at the Bert Church Live Theatre in Airdrie, Nose Creek Players presents Mary Lynn Dobson's "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" directed by Taylor Amanda Burton and Mandi Fusaro, starring Chloe Jorgerson as Robin Hood. Kyle sits down with Mandi and Chloe to discuss the staging of this production. Tickets: https://tickets.airdrie.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent418.html About the Show: It sure is hard to be humble when you're a swashbuckling, egocentric super-hero. But our gallant guy-in-green tries his best...2024-05-2349 min

On StagingThe Game's Afoot - Strathmore Theatre PlayersThe Game's Afoot Discussion Opening May 2nd and running through May 18th at the Hope Covenant Church in Strathmore Alberta, Strathmore Theatre Players presents Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot, directed by Robert Cole. Kyle Gould sits down with Robert to discuss the labour involved in setting a show like this up for success, prop knives and where all of those lovely set pieces get stored. Tickets: https://thevaultonline.ca/products/the-games-afoot About the Show: Winner of the 2012 Edgar® Award for Best Playfrom The Mystery Writers of America. Breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in e...2024-05-141h 02

On StagingReview - Oklahoma! - Swamp DonkeySaturday, May 4, 2024 Running May 3rd through May 12th at the Swamp Donkey Theatre in Bragg Creek, Kyle reviews Swamp Donkey's production of Oklahoma! and his enjoyment of the trip out to Bragg Creek and getting to go for dinner there too. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/s/events/all/?q=oklahoma+swamp About the Show: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local fa...2024-05-1004 min

On StagingDead and Breakfast - Symons Valley PlayersDead and Breakfast Discussion Opening May 9th and running through May 12th at the Symons Valley United Church in Calgary, Symons Valley Players presents Craig Sodaro's Dead and Breakfast, directed by Brenda Watt and produced by Ann Crawford. Kyle sits down with Ann and Brenda to discuss how Symons Valley Players brings their productions to life. Tickets: https://symonsvalleyuc.com/events/list/ About the Show: Join Nick Noir and Selma in a honeymoon twist like no other in ‘Dead and Breakfast’! When their romantic getaway sails into a hurricane, they find themselves at the...2024-05-0949 min

On StagingMoon over Buffalo - Workshop TheatreMoon over Buffalo Discussion Opening May 10th through May 18th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Alberta, Workshop Theatre presents Ken Ludwig's Moon over Buffalo, directed by Jeremy McKenzie. Kyle sits down with Jeremy to discuss bringing this show to life and Jeremy's history with community theatre. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moon-over-buffalo-tickets-809486705527?aff=ebdsoporgprofile About the Show: George and Charlotte Hay, a husband-and-wife team of actors, struggle to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory while dealing with family crises and the possibility of a Hollywood director's visit. Pa...2024-05-0852 min

On StagingReview - Hansel & Gretel - Dewdney PlayersSaturday, April 27, 2024 Running April 26th through May 11 at the RPAC in Okotoks, Kyle review Dewdney's production of Hansel & Gretel with maybe too many dessert metaphors Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/dewdney-players-presents-hansel-and-gretel/ About the Show: Charlotte Chorpenning has taken the Grimm Brothers' story and given it a poetic beauty that brings a value to its young audience. Her treatment of the stepmother does not accent the cruelty — an outlook important today. The evil witch is portrayed as a comedy character, but the teaching value is there — teaching through a comedy device rather than fear. Hans...2024-04-3006 min

On StagingOklahoma! - Swamp Donkey TheatreOklahoma! Discussion Opening May 3rd and running through May 12th at Swamp Donkey's Theatre in Bragg Creek, Swamp Donkey presents Rogers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, co-directed by Trisha Gizen and Melanie Baux. Kyle sits down with Melanie, also the musical director, and Trisha, also the set designer and both performers in the production, to discuss wearing all of these hats and how to bring this elder musical, one of the progenitors of the modern musical, to stage. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/s/events/all/?q=oklahoma+swamp About the Show: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s fi...2024-04-291h 09

On StagingReview - The Gondoliers - Morpheus TheatreFriday, April 26, 2024 Running April 26th through May 4th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Kyle review Morpheus's production of The Gondoliers with much enthusiasm Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/ Morpheus's Production: https://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?portfolio=the-gondoliers About the Show: It is with all the necessary and appropriate pomp, that we announce, pronounce and soundly declare, our final show of the season will be: Gilbert and Sullivan’s, The Gondoliers! This 12th collaborative operetta by the beloved pair is set in Venice and is rife with Nobility, mistaken identities, Royalty, young lo...2024-04-2804 min

On StagingGrease - Windmill Theatre PlayersGrease Discussion Opening April 19th and running through April 26th at the Highwood Centre in High River, Windmill Theatre Players presents Grease, directed by Karen Stevenson with Musical Direction from Laura Ferguson, Kyle sits down with both of them to discuss what is so special about this 50+ year old musical. Tickets: https://www.windmilltheatreplayers.com/tickets.php About the show: Good girl Sandy Dumbrowski and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?2024-04-251h 02

On StagingThe Gondoliers - Morpheus TheatreGondoliers Discussion Opening April 26th and running through May 4th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Morpheus Theatre presents Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers, directed by Sean Anderson. Kyle sits down with Sean, Musical Director Winnifred Hume and Choreographer Mya Swedburg to discuss creating a light comic opera from over 130 years ago in today's modern times with a cast of 28. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0 About the Show: This 12th collaborative operetta by the beloved pair is set in Venice and is rife with Nobility, mistaken identities, Royalty, young lovers married...2024-04-2054 min

On StagingHansel & Gretel - Dewdney PlayersHansel & Gretel Discussion Opening April 26th and running through May 11th at the RPAC theatre in Okotoks, Dewdney Players present Hansel & Gretel, adapted by Kelly Kozak. Kyle sits down with Kelly, the performer of Father - Brad Snowden and Oli Heidt, performer of Hansel to discuss what it means to bring fairy tales to life and the complexities that come from staging them. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/dewdney-players-presents-hansel-and-gretel/ About the Show: Charlotte Chorpenning has taken the Grimm Brothers' story and given it a poetic beauty that brings a value to its young...2024-04-1845 min

On StagingReview - Marriage: A Demolition in Two Acts - Take a BowFriday, April 12, 2024 Running April 12th through the 21st with 6 performances at the Cochrane Ranchehouse Theatre, Kyle reviews Take a Bow's production of Marriage: A Demolition in Two Acts. Tickets: https://www.takeabow.ca/tickets-2024 Wayne and Julie embark on that emotional roller-coaster ride known as “renovating the kitchen” when they probably should be renovating their marriage instead. Their contractors are a twenty-something couple with issues of their own. A hilarious new play that looks at renovation addiction, the friction between baby-boomers and millennials, and the nature of lifelong commitment in marriage… and in kitche...2024-04-1505 min

On StagingBridges of Madison County Musical, The Concert - Nightingale Arts CollectiveBridges of Madison County Discussion With shows April 12th and 13th at the CSpace Theatre in Calgary, Kyle sits down with Nightingale Arts Collective founders and performers in the production, Melissa Jackson and Meaghan Schulz to discuss what this production is all about and how it is being brought to life by this new theatre group. Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6243302 About the Show: Nightingale Arts Collective is excited to announce its first production, the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County, in concert. It is being held at cSPACE Studio Th...2024-04-0945 min

On StagingReview - Rocky Horror Show - Misfit Theatre YYCFriday, April 5, 2024 Running April 5th through the 13th at the Pumphouse in Calgary, Kyle reviews Misfit Theatre's production of The Rocky Horror Show. The production: https://www.morpheustheatre.ca/?portfolio=the-rocky-horror-show Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/ About the Show: Join Misfit Theatre YYC and Morpheus Theatre as we take you on a science-fiction, double feature journey through Richard O’Brien’s iconic rock-n-roll musical. A hilarious, campy, and thrilling tribute to the sci-fi and horror B films from the golden age of Hollywood to the 1960s, “The Rocky Horror Show” tells the tale...2024-04-0705 min

On StagingMarriage: A Demotion in Two Acts - Take a Bow TheatreMarriage: A Demolition Discussion Opening April 12th and running through the 21st at the Cochrane Ranchehouse Theatre in Cochrane, Kyle sits down with performers Zoe Farrell, Penny Farrell and Geoffrey Patterson to discuss what it takes to bring this production to life as a four person production. Tickets: https://www.takeabow.ca/tickets-2024 Wayne and Julie embark on that emotional roller-coaster ride known as “renovating the kitchen” when they probably should be renovating their marriage instead. Their contractors are a twenty-something couple with issues of their own. A hilarious new play that looks at r...2024-04-0749 min

On StagingReview - Sondheim Musical Revue - Front Row Centre PlayersFriday, March 29, 2024 Running March 22 through March 30, 2024 at the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre in Calgary, Kyle reviews FRC's production of The Sondheim Musical Revue. The production: https://www.frontrowcentre.ca/show/20232024/SondheimTributeRevue The Stephen Sondheim Society notes that Sondheim was "widely acknowledged as the most innovative, most influential and most important composer and lyricist in modern Broadway history. For more than 50 years, he has set an unsurpassed standard of brilliance and artistic integrity in musical theatre. His accolades include an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards (more than any other composer) including the Special Tony...2024-04-0104 min

On StagingRocky Horror Show - Misfit Theatre YYCRocky Horror Show Discussion Opening April 5th and running through April 13th at the Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary, Kyle sits down with Director Krista Willott and Musical Director Donna Pearson for a discussion on the creation of a new Musical Theatre company and their reasons for bringing The Rocky Horror Show to the stage as their first production. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0 About the Show: A hilarious, campy, and thrilling tribute to the sci-fi and horror B films from the golden age of Hollywood to the 1960s, “The Rocky Ho...2024-03-311h 10

On StagingReview - Matilda Jr - Small Time TheatreMarch 16, 2024 Running March 14-16 at the Glenmore Christian Academy in Calgary, Kyle reviews Smalltime Theatre's production of Matilda Jr. Tickets: https://smalltimetheatre.shop/tickets/matilda-jr/ Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pu...2024-03-2804 min

On StagingSondheim Tribute Revue - Front Row Centre PlayersSondheim Tribute Revue Discussion Running March 22nd through 30th at the Beddington Centre for the Arts, Kyle sits down with director Gavin Liam Logan for Front Row Centre Players production of the Sondheim Tribute Revue. Tickets: https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/sondheim-tribute-revue Hydrogen and Helium by Gavin Liam Logan : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUlUEcBsPkQ The Stephen Sondheim Society notes that Sondheim was "widely acknowledged as the most innovative, most influential and most important composer and lyricist in modern Broadway history. For more than 50 years, he has set an unsurpassed...2024-03-261h 00

On StagingReview - The Magician's Nephew - Imagine TheatreMarch 15, 2024 Running March 15 through March 23rd at the Lantern Church in Inglewood, Kyle reviews Imagine Theatre's production of The Magician's Nephew. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/tmEvent/tmEvent998.html About the Show: Before there was the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there was Polly, Digory, and the rings. When sinister Uncle Andrew tricks the children into testing his magical theory about travelling to another world, Polly and Digory find themselves caught up in a series of events that not even Uncle Andrew himself could have predicted. There are guinea pigs, great...2024-03-1705 min

On StagingThe Magician's Nephew - Imagine TheatreThe Magician's Nephew Discussion Opening March 15th through March 23rd, Kyle sits down with Harold Squire and Charlotte Loeppky, co-directors of Imagine Theatre's forthcoming production to talk about how one goes about adapting a beloved children's novel for the stage. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/tmEvent/tmEvent998.html About the Show: Before there was the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there was Polly, Digory, and the rings. When sinister Uncle Andrew tricks the children into testing his magical theory about travelling to another world, Polly and Digory find themselves caught up...2024-03-121h 01

On StagingSeagulls - Night Ducks TheatreSeagulls Discussion Opening February 13 through 17th, sadly too late now for this interview, Kyle sat down with Director Sally Čačić and Lead Performer, Martina Laird-Westib to discuss what Night Ducks is all about as a theatre company and what Seagulls, the production, was like. The Ghost Next Door Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghost-next-door/id1718413223 Night Ducks presents “Seagulls” by Caryl Churchill — onboard the Elbow Entertainment River Cruise for Charity for the Short-Sighted Seagulls Awareness Association with Captain Logan Lawrence, featuring Telekinesis Wonder Valery and her Manager Di! Oh — and some guy ca...2024-03-0847 min

On StagingMatilda Jr - Small Time TheatreMatilda Jr Discussion Opening March 14th through 16th, Kyle sits down with Tanya Woodruff and Katie Gross with Small Time Theatre to discuss their upcoming production of Matilda Jr presented at the Glenmore Christian Academy. Tickets: https://smalltimetheatre.shop/tickets/matilda-jr/ Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by he...2024-03-0541 min

On StagingReview - Rule of Thumb - Workshop TheatreFriday, February 23, 2024 Running February 23rd through March 2nd at the Joyce Doolittle theatre at the Pumphouse, Kyle review Workshop's production of Agatha Christie's Rule of Thumb. Tickets: https://ruleofthumb-workshoptheatre.eventbrite.ca/ This triple bill of one act murder mysteries combines: The Wasps Nest which sees Hercule Poirot come between a bitter triangle to prevent a sinister murder before it takes place; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair find themselves lured to a flat, trapped like rats and framed for murder; and finally, The Patient, a tense thriller in...2024-02-2404 min

On StagingRule of Thumb - Workshop TheatreRule of Thumb Discussion Opening February 23 through March 2 at the Pumphouse in Calgary, Kyle sits down with Jacquie Goth Brennan, costumer, Cathe Busswood, stage manager and Hamish Crawford, director to discuss what it's like putting up a show that is essentially three one-acts. Tickets: https://ruleofthumb-workshoptheatre.eventbrite.ca/ This triple bill of one act murder mysteries combines: The Wasps Nest which sees Hercule Poirot come between a bitter triangle to prevent a sinister murder before it takes place; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair find themselves lured to...2024-02-2250 min

On StagingInterview - Louis B. Hobson - Part 2Interview with Louis B. Hobson Part 2 Kyle continues his interview with community theatre critic Louis B. Hobson. With over 50 years in Calgary reviewing all manner of the arts and entertainment, Louis B. Hobson shares valuable insight into how theatre, and Community Theatre, has changed over the years. In a broad discussion covering many topics Louis delves into his humble beginnings in theatre leading from Blairmore, Alberta, through University in Edmonton and on to teaching in Calgary along with directing, writing and producing. Thanks to Louis B. Hobson Patreon: https://www.patreon...2024-02-1351 min

On StagingInterview - Louis B. Hobson - Part 1Interview with Louis B. Hobson Part 1 Kyle is joined by community theatre critic Louis B. Hobson. With over 50 years in Calgary reviewing all manner of the arts and entertainment, Louis B. Hobson shares valuable insight into how theatre, and Community Theatre, has changed over the years. In a broad discussion covering many topics Louis delves into his humble beginnings in theatre leading from Blairmore, Alberta, through University in Edmonton and on to teaching in Calgary along with directing, writing and producing. Thanks to Louis B. Hobson Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...2024-02-0752 min

On StagingReview - The Peacock Season - Morpheus TheatreFriday, February 2, 2024 Running February 2 through February 17th at the Joyce Doolittle theatre at the Pumphouse, Kyle reviews Morpheus' production of the fantastic The Peacock Season. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0 About: The play is set in 1908. Having made the mistake of marrying for love, Clarke and Cora Mariner are reminded upon renewed acquaintance with their former sweethearts, of all the riches their foolishness has denied them, and the simultaneous thought occurs to them that perhaps it’s not too late to try again. But, as divorce is unthinkable in their ci...2024-02-0305 min

On StagingReview - Fiddler on the Roof - Painted FishThursday, February 1, 2024 Running February 1 through February 11th at La Cite des Rocheuses in Calgary, Kyle reviews Painted Fish's production of Fiddler on the Roof Tickets: https://paintedfish.tickit.ca/events/21089 About: Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters and other tales by Sholem Aleichem Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnStagingPodcast 2024-02-0304 min

On StagingFiddler on the Roof - Painted Fish TheatreFiddler on the Roof Discussion Opening February 1 through February 11th at La Cite des Rocheuses in Calgary, Kyle sits down with Susan White, stage manager, and Marian Hamilton, director of Fiddler on the roof. Tickets: https://paintedfish.tickit.ca/events/21089 About: Fiddler on the Roof is a musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in the Pale of Settlement of Imperial Russia in or around 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters and other tales by Sholem Aleichem Join the Patreon...2024-02-0258 min

On StagingReview: Old Mule - Seniors Acting LabThursday, January 25, 2024 Running January 25 through January 28 at the CSpace Theatre in Marda Loop, Kyle reviews Seniors' Acting Lab presents Old Mule. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/login?event=995 About Old Mule: Join us for this hilarious, heartfelt story of how one senior gets scammed and decides to fights back. "Old Mule" an original play by Playwright Nicole Moeller and Directed by Pat Chan Warning: Language may be offensive to some.2024-01-2704 min

On StagingThe Peacock Season - Morpheus TheatrePeacock Season Discussion Running February 2 through the 24th at the Pumphouse, Kyle Gould sits down with the director, Nicola Payton to discuss putting a schedule together for The Peacock Season. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0 The play is set in 1908. Having made the mistake of marrying for love, Clarke and Cora Mariner are reminded upon renewed acquaintance with their former sweethearts, of all the riches their foolishness has denied them, and the simultaneous thought occurs to them that perhaps it’s not too late to try again. But, as divorce is...2024-01-2353 min

On StagingOld Mule - Seniors Acting LabOld Mule Discussion Running January 25 - 28 at the CSpace Theare in Marda Loop, Kyle Gould sits down with producer Louise Day and director Pat Chan to discuss Seniors Acting Lab's production of Old Mule. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/login?event=995 About Old Mule: Join us for this hilarious, heartfelt story of how one senior gets scammed and decides to fights back. "Old Mule" an original play by Playwright Nicole Moeller and Directed by Pat Chan Warning: Language may be offensive to some.2024-01-2244 min

On StagingReview: Sylvia - Scorpio TheatreFriday, January 19, 2024 Running January 12 through January 27 at the Pumphouse Theatre Kyle reviews Scorpio Theatre's production of Sylvia. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/tmEvent/tmEvent996.html Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester tired of his job in finance and looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant lab/poodle mix, astray and looking for a new home. When they meet at the park it is love at first sight… But Greg’s wife Kate is looking forward to some independence now that the couple no longer has chil...2024-01-2002 min

On StagingReview: A Chorus Line - Front Row Centre PlayersSaturday, January 13, 2024 Running January 12 through January 27 at the Beddington Arts Centre in Calgary Kyle reviews Front Row Centre Players production of A Chorus Line. Tickets: https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/a-chorus-line A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include "What I Did for Love, "One," "I Can Do That," "At the Ballet," "The Music and the Mirror," and "I Hope...2024-01-1904 min

On StagingSylvia - Scorpio TheatreSylvia Discussion Running from January 12 through January 27 at the Pumphouse Theatre Kyle sits down with Stuart Bentley (performer of Greg) and Ted Lach (director) to discuss the hardship of putting on a show like Sylvia and trying to bring Scorpio back to life. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/tmEvent/tmEvent996.html Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester tired of his job in finance and looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant lab/poodle mix, astray and looking for a new home. When they meet at...2024-01-1851 min

On StagingA Chorus Line - Front Row Centre PlayersA Chorus Line Discussion Running January 12th through the 27th at the Beddington Centre for the Arts, Kyle sits down with Danielle Desmarais, director and choreographer for Front Row Centre Players production of A Chorus Line. Tickets: https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/a-chorus-line A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include "What I Did for Love, "One," "I Can Do T...2024-01-1649 min

On StagingReview: Henry V - Dewdney PlayersFriday, January 12, 2024 Running January 12 through January 27 at the RPAC in Okotoks Kyle reviews Dewdney Players Production of Henry V by Shakespeare with modern words by Peter Duke. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/s/events/all/?q=Dewdney+Players Coming this January from the Dewdney Players, Henry V: The Battle For France is the stirring tale of two kingdoms at war. From the original Shakespearean into modern English, this retelling features duels, battles, tragedy, comedy and heroism, showcasing the realities of medieval warfare.2024-01-1506 min

On StagingHenry V - Dewdney PlayersHenry V Discussion Kyle sits down with Katie Fournell, producer of Henry V, Kelly Kozak, costumer and Peter Duke, director to discuss the difficulties in getting a large cast together and how to work together as a group to bring a modernized language version of Shakespeare's Henry V to the RPAC. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/s/events/all/?q=Dewdney+Players Coming this January from the Dewdney Players, Henry V: The Battle For France is the stirring tale of two kingdoms at war. Translated from the original Shakespearean into modern English, this...2024-01-051h 04

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 25 – Spiritual Snowball The Masquerade continues until things take a turn for the dramatic. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on their website, or follow them on twitter @tryhardninja 2023-12-2737 min

On StagingForming a Theatre Company - Erratic PlayersErratic Players Discussion While Katie Fournell and Logan Coutts are hard at work putting together their first show for February in Longview, Kyle sat down with them both to talk about how Erratic Players came to be and the journey so far as they go about bringing to life a theatre company/collective in Southern Alberta.2023-12-2247 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 24 – The Masquerade It’s time! We are masked up and ready to DANCE! Or is there something more insidious lurking beneath the surface of this party? Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on their website, or follow them on twit...2023-12-2046 min

On StagingBumbles Big Christmas Adventure - DIY TheatreBumbles Big Christmas Adventure Discussion Running December 21 through the 24th at the Bert Church Theatre in Airdrie, Kyle sits down with Director Kaleigh Richards, Musical Director Shelby Reinitz and lead actor Colleen Bishop to discuss putting up a special Christmas production like this one: Tickets: https://tickets.airdrie.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent408.html About Bumbles: It's an exciting time in Santa's workshop as the elves get ready for Christmas day. Bumbles - the happy, snappy, never-nappy elf - is especially excited as he helps to make the toys and clean the workshop in...2023-12-1553 min

On StagingReview: It's a Wonderful Life The Live Radio Play- Morpheus TheatreFriday, December 8, 2023 Running December 8 through December 16th at the Pumphouse Theatre, Kyle Gould reviews Morpheus Theatre's production of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show and hopes you'll get your ticket before the run closes. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0 It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern adapted by Joe Landry Based on the classic film by Frank Capra. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ense...2023-12-1503 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 23 – Masking Up We have arrived in Dragonia and Khoste has spilled the beans to Domino himself! Now as we prepare for a masquerade we worry that too many know the masks we wear… Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on t...2023-12-1337 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 22 – Bhencon’s Past We continue our epic adventure as we return to Dragonia but not before Bhencon admits to some of his past indiscretions… Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on their website, or follow them on twitter @tryhardninja 2023-12-061h 09

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 21 – Cornelius Drake We have boarded the airship and our journey begins leading us back to Dragonia, but after magic has made Theayne fall in love with Bhencon for real, we have a real problem damaging the ship itself. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Ha...2023-12-0642 min

On StagingIt's a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play - Morpheus TheatreIt's a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play Discussion Opening December 8th through 16th, Kyle sits down with director Wayne Hunter to talk about the ups and downs of doing a live radio play performance and how that differs from other forms of theatre. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/ It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern adapted by Joe Landry Based on the classic film by Frank Capra. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With th...2023-12-0438 min

On StagingA Christmas Carol: The Musical - Small Time TheatreA Christmas Carol: The Musical Discussion Kyle sits down with Tanya Woodruff and Kimberly Johnson to discuss Small Time Theatre's upcoming production of A Christmas Carol: The Musical at the Glenmore Christian Academy December 7 through December 9. Tickets: https://smalltimetheatre.ca/buy-tickets/ Jump into the Christmas spirit with an original STT musical adaptation of the beloved Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. Follow the greedy Ebenezer Scrooge as his heart is softened through his magical encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. This tale is sure to touch the heart and inspire u...2023-11-1047 min

On StagingReview - Snow White - Strathmore TheatreFriday, November 3, 2023 Running from November 3 through November 18th in Strathmore at the Hope Church, Strathmore Theatre Players Guild presents Snow White: A Pantomime. Kyle Gould reviews the production in glowing colour - and may also throw a dig at decorating too soon for Christmas following Hallowe'en. Program: https://program-snow-white-2023.grwebsite.com/ Tickets: https://thevaultonline.ca/products/snow-white Don’t eat that apple!!! (but get your tickets for our next show) Join us this November for ‘Snow White – a pantomime’, a fun, all-ages piece; written by Canadian playwright and puppeteer Kira Hall! This 1 hour and 20 m...2023-11-0405 min

On StagingCommon Ground Festival 7Common Ground Festival 7 Running November 22nd through November 26, 2023 Troy Couillard sits down with Kyle Gould to discuss what the Common Ground Festival is, and why you should get your ticket to see it. Tickets: https://pumphousetheatre.ca/cgf7/?fbclid=IwAR26Y8bONcY4L0yMssx73_vzPeL0IuRkm21t6h8SLJIIOP2kn_vnjJQFGn0 This November, we are so pleased to be presenting this with the Pumphouse to bring you seven new acts from the finest emerging artists Alberta has to oﬀer!!!! Plays, dance, musicals, juggling and more are coming to the Pumphouse Theatre from No...2023-11-0244 min

On StagingReview - Dracula - Workshop TheatreWednesday, November 1, 2023 Running from October 27 through November 4th at the Pumphouse Theatre, Workshop Theatre Presents, Dracula. Kyle Gould reviews what he loved about the production. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dracula-tickets-654060983007?aff=oddtdtcreator His new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances—in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play pain...2023-11-0205 min

On StagingSnow White - Strathmore TheatreSnow White Discussion Kyle sits down with Angela Reeves, co-chair of Strathmore Theatre Players Guild, assistant director and performer in Snow White: A Pantomime opening Friday, November 3, 2023 in Strathmore. Tickets: https://thevaultonline.ca/products/snow-white Don’t eat that apple!!! (but get your tickets for our next show) Join us this November for ‘Snow White – a pantomime’, a fun, all-ages piece; written by Canadian playwright and puppeteer Kira Hall! This 1 hour and 20 minute show tells the story of Snow White as you probably haven’t seen it before. Can Chatty, Cheery and the other dwar...2023-10-3150 min

On StagingReview - The Spitfire Grill - Swamp DonkeyOpening Night - October 27, 2023 Running from October 27 through November 5, The Spitfire Grill is playing at Swamp Donkey Theatre in Bragg Creek. Kyle Gould reviews his experiences in seeing the performance. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/s/events/all/?q=spitfire+swamp The musical depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison, who decides to start her life anew in a rural town in Nova Scotia. She participates in a journey within the town toward its own tenuous reawakening.2023-10-2805 min

On StagingReview - Bullshot Crummond - Dewdney PlayersOpening Night - October 20, 2023 Running from October 20 to November 4 Bullshot Crummond is playing at the RPAC in Okotoks. Kyle Gould reviews his experiences in seeing the show, having enjoyed the experience. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/dewdney-players-presents-bullshot-crummond/ This parody of low-budget 30s detective movies typifies British heroism at its dumbest. Teutonic villain Otto Von Brunno and his evil mistress Lenya crash their plane in the English countryside and kidnap Professor Fenton, who has discovered a formula for making synthetic diamonds. Bullshot Crummond is called to the rescue by the professor's daughter Rosemary. Wildly...2023-10-2603 min

On StagingFirst Annual Fundraising Gala - Imagine TheatreFirst Annual Fundraising Gala Discussion Kyle sits down with Charlotte Loeppky, Artistic Director for Imagine Theatre and Harold Squire, Technical Director for Imagine Theatre to discuss Imagine Theatre, their history and their upcoming First Annual Fundraising Gala happening on November 4th, 2023. Get Involved with Imagine Theatre here: https://www.imagine-yyc.com/get-involved Refreshments and suitable beverages will be available to all attendees. Excellent and upstanding entertainment will include a live band, dance floor and special talent presented by esteemed members of our artists' community. Our goal is to raise funds to help support...2023-10-2040 min

On StagingBack to Square One - Untold Stories TheatreBack to Square One Discussion Kyle sits down with Gad Gijon and Jason Bakaas, the dynamic duo directors and principals behind Untold Stories and talks to them about the formation of their company and the efforts involved in putting up a fundraiser on October 20 and October 21 at the Pumphouse to finance their forthcoming season. Back to Square One is a fundraiser concert celebrating Untold Stories Theatre’s newest season and raising money for our 2024 production of The Prom. The concert will feature local Calgarian performers - old and new - singing the songs that they lo...2023-10-1640 min

On StagingDracula - Workshop TheatreDracula Discussion Kyle sits down with AJ Pearce, Director of Dracula, vice-president of Workshop Theatre, and Actors Studio Program Organizer to discuss all things Stephen Dietz's Dracula. Going up October 27 through November 4th at the Pumphouse, Dracula is sure to be a timely, entertaining and with a touch of horror perfect for the Spooky Season. About Dracula: His new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker’s classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of hi...2023-10-1428 min

On StagingBullshot Crummond - Dewdney PlayersBullshot Crummond Discussion Kyle sits down with Brad Snowden, Director of Bullshot Crummond for Dewdney Players along with Kelly Kozak, player of Rosemary and Anne-Marie Cotton, player of the Shadow to discuss the difficulties, and hilarious good times in preparing to put up Bullshot Crummond, at the RPAC in Okotoks opening on October 20th and running through to November 4th. This parody of low-budget 30s detective movies typifies British heroism at its dumbest. Teutonic villain Otto Von Brunno and his evil mistress Lenya crash their plane in the English countryside and kidnap Professor Fenton, who...2023-10-1353 min

On StagingThe Spitfire Grill - Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre SocietyThe Spitfire Grill Discussion Kyle sits down with Melanie Baux, Artistic Director of Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre, and Juleta Severson-Baker, the Director of The Spitfire Grill to talk about their upcoming production and what it means to put up a small town musical in a small town opening October 27th and running until November 4th. The musical depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison, who decides to start her life anew in a rural town in Wisconsin. She participates in a journey within the town toward its own tenuous reawakening. 2023-10-1251 min

On StagingReview - A Comedy of Tenors - MorpheusOpening Night - September 29, 2023 Running September 29 to October 7 A Comedy of Tenors is playing at the Pumphouse. Kyle Gould reviews his experiences in seeing the show, with favorable results. Tickets: https://tickets.morpheustheatre.ca/TheatreManager/160/online?event=0 About the show: It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife, Maria, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight. This farce brings us 4...2023-10-0205 min

On StagingA Comedy of Tenors - Morpheus TheatreA Comedy of Tenors Discussion Kyle sits down with Morpheus Director and Artistic Director, Sean Anderson, and performer David Hume to discuss Morpheus' upcoming Farce 'sequel' A Comedy of Tenors by Ken Ludwig opening September 29th through October 7th. About A Comedy of Tenors: For the first time we are presenting a sequel. It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife, Maria, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of m...2023-09-1526 min

On StagingTaylor's Version - DIY Theatre / Baker Miller PinkTaylor's Version Discussion Kyle sits down with Cayley Wreggitt and Joy Robinson to discuss their upcoming production of Taylor's Version. It’s a typical Tuesday night. Josie, Callie, and a reluctant Abigail are dressing up like hipsters, making fun of their exes, and adventuring through their happy, free, confused, and lonely love stories. And by the way, they’re going out tonight. (Taylor’s Version) joyfully indulges in the feminine to reveal that our guilty pleasures serve a more vital purpose than we give them credit. Part ode to female friendships, part Taylor Swift conspiracy theori...2023-09-1446 min

On StagingRiverona - Full Circle TheatreRiverona Discussion Kyle sits down with Erin Weir and Claire Bolton, co-artistic directors of Full Circle Theatre to discuss their Indiegogo plans for episodes 2, 3 and 4 of their delightful hit Riverona: Episode 1: A Tale of Two Households. Indiegogo Link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/riverona-a-4-episode-live-theatre-experience/coming_soon You should sign up to the indiegogo and support this company in their endeavor to bring delightful comedy and drama to Calgary with their smash up of Riverdale and Romeo & Juliet. Find out more about Full Circle Theatre at Erin's blog: https://aflimsyplan.com...2023-09-0542 min

On StagingReview - Riverona - Full Circle TheatreRiverona Review Kyle Gould reviews Full Circle Theatre's Riverona opening August 23, 2023 through to August 27, 2023. Tickets available: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6104084 An amazing experience of new theatre in Calgary.2023-08-2504 min

On StagingCarrie - Front Row Centre PlayersCarrie Discussion Kyle Gould sat down with Kristine Astop, Director and wearer of many hats to discuss the process of bringing Carrie to stage with all of it's technical production difficulties, presented by Front Row Centre Players. Tickets available at https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/carrie-the-musical Carrie: Based on the novel by Stephen King, this contemporary, revamped version of the 1988 musical of the same name follows Carrie White, a young woman who discovers she has telekinetic powers. Carrie is relentlessly bullied at school and terrorized by her overprotective mother at home. Things begin...2023-08-2456 min

On StagingThe Pink Unicorn - Nose Creek PlayersThe Pink Unicorn Discussion Kyle Gould sat down with Mandi Fusaro Smith, Vice President of Nose Creek Players and star of The Pink Unicorn as well as Robin McKittrick, President of Nose Creek Players and Director of the production to discuss the ins and outs of putting on a one-person show, how The Pink Unicorn came to be and the difficulties in putting on shows back to back. Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-pink-unicorn-tickets-476124139117 The Pink Unicorn In partnership with Airdrie Pride Society we’re excited to present “The Pink...2023-06-0559 min

On StagingWe are Pussy Riot - Holy FoolsPussy Riot Discussion Kyle Gould sat down with Leanne Million, Co-Artistic Director of Holy Fools, and Actor in We Are PR, as well as Nathan Iles, Assistant Director and Mira Maschmeyer, Director and Co-Artistic Director of Holy Fools, to talk about how a show moves from one company to another and the struggles in putting together a production while you're still looking for a venue and much of a production team. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-pussy-riot-or-everything-is-pr-tickets-636362375997 WE ARE PUSSY RIOT OR EVERYTHING IS P.R. is being performed in...2023-05-2152 min

On StagingKinky Boots - Front Row Centre PlayersKinky Boots Discussion Kyle Gould sat down with Stephen West, Co-Director and Choreographer, to discuss the difficulties, costs - both fiscal and social - of putting on the Award Winning Broadway smash hit of 2013 - Kinky Boots, presented by Front Row Centre Players Tickets available at https://tickets.frontrowcentre.ca/TheatreManager/162/login&event=1373 Kinky Boots: Based on the 2005 film and inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS follows Charlie Price, an aspiring young businessman who is forced to give up his dreams of living the London city life in order to save his...2023-05-201h 11

On StagingTwelfth Night - Dewdney PlayersEpisode Notes Kyle Gould sat down with Ed Sands, Producer and Katie Fournell, director, to discuss the ups and downs of their forthcoming production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, running from May 12 - 27, 2023 in Okotoks. Tickets available at https://www.showpass.com/dewdney-players-presents-twelfth-night/ Twelfth Night is a Shakespearean comedy full of ribald humour and Dewdneey has a delightful spin on this timeless classic.2023-05-0453 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 20 – The Esta Phenomenon We have boarded the airship and our journey begins leading us back to Dragonia. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on their website, or follow them on twitter @tryhardninja 2022-12-2138 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 19 – You are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup We continue our introductory session of the epic campaign with revelations as to why we are being summoned. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on their website, or follow them on twitter @tryhardninja 2022-12-1447 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 18 – Arrivals Tavern Tales Family begins our epic campaign “The Return to Dragonia” and we are overjoyed to share it with you. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on their website, or follow them on twitter @tryhardninja. 2022-12-0741 min $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsAll Expenses Vacation – Part 2 Morty’s Devils have been working extremely hard and have been told to go on vacation! The resort island of Risa awaits, but so too does espionage and adventure. Starring: @OGBRownSugar as Apollyon the armor encased tiefling Barbarian/Fighter @colinitlikeisee as Molkir the overworked tiefling warlock @ftmshepard as Renegade September the brawny tiefling Barbarian/Walock And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1990 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation “Captain’s Holiday” by Ira Stephen Behr revised and re-i...2022-09-141h 14 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsAll Expenses Vacation – Part 1 Morty’s Devils have been working extremely hard and have been told to go on vacation! The resort island of Risa awaits, but so too does espionage and adventure. Starring: @OGBRownSugar as Apollyon the armor encased tiefling Barbarian/Fighter @colinitlikeisee as Molkir the overworked tiefling warlock @ftmshepard as Renegade September the brawny tiefling Barbarian/Walock And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1990 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation “Captain’s Holiday” by Ira Stephen Behr revised and re-i...2022-09-141h 11

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 17 – Enter the Egg This year’s Tavern Tales Family is an epic adventure all in one GM’ed by friend of the show, Tessa from Nerdsmith! This is the third of four episodes played throughout 2021. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on...2021-12-151h 08

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 16 – Bumbling Along This year’s Tavern Tales Family is an epic adventure all in one GM’ed by friend of the show, Tessa from Nerdsmith! This is the second of four episodes played throughout 2021. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on...2021-12-0858 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 15 – Dire Dragon 1 This year’s Tavern Tales Family is an epic adventure all in one GM’ed by friend of the show, Tessa from Nerdsmith! This is the first of four episodes played throughout 2021. Starring: The Gould Family and Tessa – @selkiedreams You can hire Tessa yourself for any variety of games here: https://startplaying.games/gm/tessa-bryce Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on...2021-12-0152 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 14 – Tentacruel The second half of the adventure has us out on the lake boating of all things and Wil just keeps stealing the show. Happy Holidays to all, and throw a follow Nathan’s way at the link below. All the best from our dragonborn family to yours. Starring: The Gould Family and Nathan – @notanothernate Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more about Try Hard Ninja on iTunes or on their webs...2020-12-2349 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 13 – Isle Land One more one-shot adventure this Tavern Tales Family season, and I hope you enjoy it as we have invited our friend Nathan on to run our delightful Dragonborn Family through an adventure. So sit back and relax and enjoy our curiosity and delightful characters’ antics. Consider hiring Nathan to run a game for you today! Starring: The Gould Family and Nathan – @notanothernate Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the song, Dragonhearted by Try Hard Ninja. Find out more...2020-12-1648 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 12 – Bringing Home the Bacon We’re deep into our second part of this adventure with Katie Quixotic and things are going pretty well for our order of the D. Wil has definitely taken the lead in the adventure today so I hope you’re in for more Koste! Thanks again to Katie for such a wonderful and exciting adventure. Shoot her a follow and check out her Twitch Starring: The Gould Family and Katie Quixotic – @katiequixotic Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon Our intro, and outro music is the...2020-12-091h 06

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 11 – A Festive Festival it’s time for more Order of the D! Who doesn’t love the fabulous foursome of dashing dragonborns? With Marie-Claire, Kyle, Robin and Wil all playing in this fabulous adventure set in the cold and snowy north at the perfect time of year, the festival season. We have a guest DM for this two part adventure, so please give a warm welcome to our friend, Katie Quixotic. Thanks again to Katie for such a wonderful and exciting adventure. Shoot her a follow and check out her Twitch Starring: The Gould Family and Katie Quixotic – @katieq...2020-12-0254 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 10 – Elementary Cypher System Science FairIn August of 2019 the Goulds descended upon Gencon in Indianapolis and on the second night of the convention we gathered again in our hotel room to play, in person, with our good friend Rich. Rich wrote a wonderful adventure set in the Cypher System by Monte Cook Games and it once again gave the Gould kids, Robin and Wil, an opportunity to explore new systems and new ways to interact. Join us for an opportunity to learn how to play in the Cypher system, but stick around for the hilarious characterizations and amazing descriptions these players and our...2019-12-181h 41

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 9 – Chimera – One-Shot with Ryan Boelter Every December we put aside our regular programming for our Family game. But this December we won’t present any Order of the D. This week our dear friend, Ryan Boelter takes us through his forthcoming game Chimera which will launch this coming 2020. Chimera is a Powered by the Apocalypse style game and as such the character building and world construction all happen as a group endeavor. Now that this part of the world building and character creation are done, let’s jump into the world itself in a one-shot we recorded and present to you...2019-12-111h 41 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Heir Delivery – Part 2 The leader of a powerful shipping and transporting company has been laid low and his only living heir must be fetched from a monastery and protected on the way to his deathbed. Morty’s Devils have been called in to provide that protection. Starring: @notanothernate as Faunna the wildling tiefling druid @next_paige as Orianna Silverkin, the dark and charismatic tiefling sorcerer @katiequixotic as Prosperine the sea green entertainer tiefling Monk And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the...2019-12-0859 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 8 – Chimera Character Creation Session – Episode 2 Welcome to the second episode of the Chimera Character Creation session with our friend, Ryan Boelter. This session was recorded in August of 2019 at Gencon in Indianapolis. The session didn’t get started until well after 9pm and ended in the first minutes of the next day. The kids were troopers and we hope you love this world we’ve created, because we have plans for next week’s episode and it’s going to be something extraordinary. Starring: The Gould Family Twitter: @tavern_talesFacebook: Tavern Tales PodcastPatreon: We have a Patreon 2019-12-0453 min

Tavern Tales FamilyTavern Tales Family – Episode 7 – Chimera Character Creation Episode 1 Every December we put aside our regular programming for our Family game. But this December we don’t start with The Order of the D. This year we start with our dear friend, Ryan Boelter’s forthcoming game Chimera which will launch this coming 2020. Today we present TWO episodes concurrently. Chimera is a Powered by the Apocalypse style game and as such the character building and world construction all happen as a group endeavor. We have edited this world building and character creation session into two episodes for you and next week we will present the game itse...2019-12-0455 min $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Heir Delivery – Part 1 The leader of a powerful shipping and transporting company has been laid low and his only living heir must be fetched from a monastery and protected on the way to his deathbed. Morty’s Devils have been called in to provide that protection. Starring: @notanothernate as Faunna the wildling tiefling druid @next_paige as Orianna Silverkin, the dark and charismatic tiefling sorcerer @katiequixotic as Prosperine the sea green entertainer tiefling Monk And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the...2019-12-011h 12 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsDream a Little Dream – Part 2 Regrettably the first part of this episode has been lost. However, the second half is delightful and not to hard to catch up on. Neverwinter has fallen asleep and their dreams have come to life. Morty’s Devils need to investigate the Badgley Residence in the Neverdeath Graveyards and wake up those they can, and put to rest those responsible. Starring: @kwiksotic as Kip the surfer dude tiefling wizard @TheFennecWolf as Malancholy the bespectacled tiefling Cleric/Bard. @OGBRownSugar as Apollyon the armor encased tiefling Barbarian/Fighter And as...2019-11-241h 06 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsWaterdeep Beach – Part 2 A kraken has been sighted off the shores of Waterdeep and Morty’s Devils need to join the lifeguard team on beautiful white sands of the Waterdeep beaches in the hopes of keeping the populace safe. Starring: @selkiedreams as Benediction the seductive tiefling sorcerer @notanothernate as Faunna the wildling tiefling druid @robin_schadel as Morgana the intellectual tiefling artificer And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1989 movie “Panic at Malibu Pier” Baywatch Pilot written by Michael Berk and Do...2019-11-171h 24 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsWaterdeep Beach – Part 1 A kraken has been sighted off the shores of Waterdeep and Morty’s Devils need to join the lifeguard team on beautiful white sands of the Waterdeep beaches in the hopes of keeping the populace safe. Starring: @selkiedreams as Benediction the seductive tiefling sorcerer @notanothernate as Faunna the wildling tiefling druid @robin_schadel as Morgana the intellectual tiefling artificer And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1989 movie “Panic at Malibu Pier” Baywatch Pilot written by Michael Berk and Do...2019-11-101h 26 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Daleland Incursion – Part 2 One of Glasya’s generals, Draco, has been spotted in the Dalelands. Morty’s Devils have been sent to see what they can do about Draco and determine his intentions in this quiet and unassuming heartland. Starring: @ftmshepard as Renegade September the brawny tiefling Barbarian/Walock @katiequixotic as Prosperine the sea green entertainer tiefling Monk @dndnpaige as Crevari the intellectual researcher tiefling wizard And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1995 episode of Xena: Warrior Princess written by Rob T...2019-10-201h 07 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Daleland Incursion – Part 1 One of Glasya’s generals, Draco, has been spotted in the Dalelands. Morty’s Devils have been sent to see what they can do about Draco and determine his intentions in this quiet and unassuming heartland. Starring: @ftmshepard as Renegade September the brawny tiefling Barbarian/Walock @katiequixotic as Prosperine the sea green entertainer tiefling Monk @dndnpaige as Crevari the intellectual researcher tiefling wizard And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1995 episode of Xena: Warrior Princess written by Rob T...2019-10-131h 09 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Science of Chocolate – Part 2 There’s been an explosion in Waterdeep at a secret science lab and Morty’s Devils have been called in to save the day. Can they save the day, and the city before ‘alternative measures’ are undertaken by the Lords of Waterdeep which will doom everyone left alive in the lab? Probably. I mean, this is Morty’s Devils. Starring: @ftmshepard as Renegade September the brawny tiefling Barbarian/Walock @colinitlikeisee as Molkir the overworked tiefling warlock @selkiedreams as Benediction the seductive tiefling sorcerer And as always @taverntale...2019-09-081h 23 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Science of Chocolate There’s been an explosion in Waterdeep at a secret science lab and Morty’s Devils have been called in to save the day. Can they save the day, and the city before ‘alternative measures’ are undertaken by the Lords of Waterdeep which will doom everyone left alive in the lab? Probably. I mean, this is Morty’s Devils. Starring: @ftmshepard as Renegade September the brawny tiefling Barbarian/Walock @colinitlikeisee as Molkir the overworked tiefling warlock @selkiedreams as Benediction the seductive tiefling sorcerer And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeo...2019-09-011h 08 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Sunken Chapel – Part 2 Morty’s Devils have been summoned to the Somarra Vineyard in this, the second part of the premiere episode of Morty’s Devils. It’s a missing person’s case and who better than the Devils to solve it. Starring: @katiequixotic as Prosperine the sea green entertainer tiefling Monk @OGBRownSugar as Apollyon the armor encased tiefling Barbarian/Fighter @TheFennecWolf as Malancholy the bespectacled tiefling Cleric/Bard. And as always @taverntalesdmas the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1976 pilot movie for Charlie’s Angels, wri...2019-08-251h 30 $Morty\'s Devils$ Morty's DevilsThe Sunken Chapel Morty’s Devils have been summoned to the Somarra Vineyard in this, the premiere episode of Morty’s Devils. It’s a missing person’s case and who better than the Devils to solve it. Starring: @katiequixotic as Prosperine the sea green entertainer tiefling Monk @OGBRownSugar as Apollyon the armor encased tiefling Barbarian/Fighter @TheFennecWolf as Malancholy the bespectacled tiefling Cleric/Bard. And as always @taverntalesdm as the Dungeon Master This episode is a parody of the 1976 pilot movie for Charlie’s Angels, written then by Ivan Gof...2019-08-1854 min

Tavern Tales JuniorHappy Holidays from Tavern TalesThis is Kyle from Tavern Tales. Sorry that there isn’t an adventure for you this week. But from all of…2018-12-2609 min