Shows
Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews West Hyler, Executive and Artistic Director of the SC New Play FestivalS4 Ep3 Thespis Interviews West Hyler, Executive and Artistic Director of the SC New Play Festival Bruce and Melanie talk with Executive and Artistic Director, West Hyler about his career as a professional director, and producing the inaugural South Carolina New Play Festival in Greenville. https://www.southcarolinanewplayfestival.org2022-08-0957 min
Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis chats with Greenville Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Max QuinlanS4 Ep2 Thespis chats with Greenville Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan Bruce and Melanie talk with Greenville Theatre's Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan about his career as an actor and director, how Greenville, South Carolina became his new home, and the future of Greenville Theatre. https://www.greenvilletheatre.org http://www.maxquinlan.net 2022-08-031h 00
Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis chats with actors Karlee Ferreira and Patrick ClementsS4 Ep1 Thespis chats with actors Karlee Ferreira and Patrick Clements Karlee Ferreira returns to the Green Room to talk about life on tour with Hamilton and playing the Peace Center in her hometown, Greenville, SC. Karlee is joined by her husband, actor Patrick Clements as they share insights into married life as actors, the challenges of 2020, and traveling with a national touring company. 2022-06-0839 min
Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Jenna Tamisiea Elser and Christian Elser about GLOW Lyric Theatre's ReturnS3 Ep14 Thespis Interviews Jenna Tamisiea Elser and Christian Elser about GLOW Lyric Theatre's Return GLOW Lyric Theatre is back on stage and founders Jenna Tamisiea Elser and Christian Elser are back in the Green Room talking to Bruce and Melanie about the effects of the 2020 shutdown and their new 2021 Festival Season in Greenville, SC. GLOW's website: https://glowlyric.com 2021-08-2051 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Lauren Edwards, Director of Marketing at The Peace CenterS3 Ep13 Thespis Interviews Lauren Edwards, Director of Marketing at The Peace Center Bruce and Melanie talk with Lauren Edwards, Director of Marketing at The Peace Center, and find out what it takes to market the arts. Oh, and they get the scoop on what's coming up at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC! Peace Center Website: https://www.peacecenter.org2021-08-0741 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Actors' Equity Association's Open Access ProgramS3 Ep12 Thespis Talks Actors' Equity Association's Open Access Program Bruce and Melanie break down Actors' Equity Association's new Open Access program that makes it easier than ever to join the union for stage actors and stage managers. AEA Website: https://www.actorsequity.org 2021-08-0135 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Steel Magnolias Director, Myra GreeneS3 Ep11 Thespis Interviews Steel Magnolias Director, Myra Greene Bruce and Melanie talk with director Myra Greene about her production of Steel Magnolias at Mill Town Players in Pelzer, SC, and about her life in the theatre. Mill Town Players: http://www.milltownplayers.org 2021-07-221h 00Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks With Orchestra Manager and Pit Musician, Chris EarleS3 Ep10 Thespis Talks With Orchestra Manager and Pit Musician, Chris Earle Bruce and Melanie chat with musician Chris Earle about life in the Pit and Orchestra Management with GLOW Lyric Theatre. GLOW Lyric Theatre: https://glowlyric.com Chris's Band The Barley Boyz: https://www.facebook.com/thebarleyboyz Chris's Studio: https://www.facebook.com/TapTap-Percussion-Studio-138000809548887/2021-07-0844 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks With Director/Choreographer, Vaughn Newman about Anchored - Deeply RootedS3 Ep9 Thespis Talks With Director/Choreographer, Vaughn Newman about Anchored - Deeply Rooted Bruce and Melanie chat with Director/Choreographer Vaughn Newman about his upcoming show Anchored - Deeply Rooted. Tickets and Company Information: https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org 2021-06-1740 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThe Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: The Tick, Tick... BOOM! TrailerS3 Ep8 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: The Tick, Tick... BOOM! Trailer Bruce and Melanie chat about the new film adaptation of the musical Tick, Tick... BOOM! and the recently released trailer. The Trailer on Youtube: https://bit.ly/2TWpBPX 2021-06-1211 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThe Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: The Kennedy Center HonorsS3 Ep7 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: The Kennedy Center Honors Bruce and Melanie discuss the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. An event that recognizes Honorees for a lifetime of artistic achievements. The broadcast of the ceremony can be seen on U.S. television on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 8/7c on CBS. https://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors 2021-06-0516 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Western New York Actor & Director Jon MayS3 Ep6 Thespis Interviews Western New York Actor & Director Jon May Bruce reconnects with friend and colleague Jon May, an actor, and director from Western New York. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Western New York theatre scene, and Bruce and Jon's general antics are among the topics. https://lockportpalacetheatre.org https://musicalfare.com https://irishclassical.com https://www.sheas.org 2021-05-291h 12Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThe Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: Audition StoriesS3 Ep5 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: Audition Stories Bruce and Melanie share Audition Stories in this edition of The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast.2021-05-2126 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastA Thespis Tribute to Roderice Cardell - THEMADDDARTISTS3 Ep4 A Thespis Tribute to Roderice Cardell - THEMADDDARTIST Bruce and Melanie highlight some key moments from past interviews with Roderice Cardell - TheMadddArtist. They honor both his memory and his incredible contributions to the arts and the community.2021-05-1416 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Reviews the 2017 West End Revival of 42nd StreetS3 Ep3 Thespis Reviews the 2017 West End Revival of 42nd Street Bruce and Melanie discuss their reactions to the 2017 West End Revival of the musical 42nd Street that is available to stream on BroadwayHD. https://www.broadwayhd.com 2021-05-071h 08Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThe Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: Looking Forward to Theatre's ComebackS3 Ep2 The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast: Looking Forward to Theatre's Comeback Bruce and Melanie introduce a new podcast format: The Thespis Intermission Mini-Cast. In these short-form episodes, they will address one question or topic for the length of an intermission. In this week's episode, Bruce and Melanie discuss what they are looking forward to most when theatre returns. 2021-04-3011 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Returns!S3 Ep01 2021-04-22 Thespis Returns! Bruce and Melanie are back for Season 3 to discuss more topics in theatre, the performing arts, and the business of show. Articles mentioned: -Game of Thrones Stage Production In the Works https://www.playbill.com/article/game-of-thrones-stage-production-in-the-works -The Mousetrap Will Reopen in London's West End With 2 Different Casts https://www.playbill.com/article/the-mousetrap-will-reopen-in-londons-west-end-in-may-with-2-different-casts -Greenville Theatre Completes Three Year Search For Retiring Director's Replacement https://bit.ly/3sIBFQH -The Warehouse Theatre Raises Th...2021-04-2344 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Looks at From Here to Eternity: The Musical on BroadwayHDS2 Ep14 2020-12-4 Thespis Looks at From Here to Eternity: The Musical on BroadwayHD Bruce and Melanie talk about From Here to Eternity: The Musical, a West End production that recently streamed on The Shows Must Go On YouTube Channel and is currently streaming on BroadwayHD. BroadwayHD: https://www.broadwayhd.com The Shows Must Go On YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag 2020-12-0438 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Looks at What the Constitution Means to Me on Amazon Prime VideoS2 Ep13 2020-11-5 Thespis Looks at What the Constitution Means to Me on Amazon Prime Video Bruce and Melanie talk about What the Constitution Means to Me, a Broadway show previously filmed and now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Show Website: https://constitutionbroadway.com Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com 2020-11-0635 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Market Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Noah TaylorS2 Ep12 2020-10-20 Thespis Interviews Market Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Noah Taylor Bruce and Melanie chat with Noah Taylor, Co-Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Market Theatre and Founder and Graphic Designer at Lunchbox Creative, LLC. Market Theatre: https://markettheatre.org Lunchbox Creative: https://www.thatlunchbox.com2020-10-2140 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Ben Dawkins, Director of The Laramie ProjectS2 Ep11 2020-10-6 Thespis Interviews Ben Dawkins, Director of The Laramie Project Bruce and Melanie talk with performer and director, Ben Dawkins about Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Laramie Project. https://proudmarytheatre.com2020-10-071h 05Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Director and Producer Tim St Clair IIS2 Ep10 2020-10-2 Thespis Interviews Director and Producer Tim St Clair II Bruce and Melanie chat with Tim St Clair II founder and producer of Upstate Sings! and producer and director of Let the Good Times Roll at Mauldin Cultural Center. http://www.upstatesings.com https://mauldinculturalcenter.org 2020-10-0253 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Jessica Eckenrod Cherry from The Warehouse Theatre's ObjectivityS2 Ep9 2020-9-25 Thespis Interviews Jessica Eckenrod Cherry from The Warehouse Theatre's Objectivity Bruce and Melanie catch up with Jessica Eckenrod Cherry about her upcoming virtual production of Objectivity: From Clutter to Clarity with Mary Del Campo at The Warehouse Theatre. https://warehousetheatre.com2020-09-2545 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Script Club - Joshua Harmon's Admissions with Neil Shurley and Ellen JonesS2 Ep08 2020-9-13 Thespis Script Club - Joshua Harmon's Admissions with Neil Shurley and Ellen Jones Bruce and Melanie along with guests Ellen Jones and Neil Shurley discuss the play Admissions by Joshua Harmon. https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/64327/admissions 2020-09-1456 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea Elser from GLOW Lyric TheatreS2 Ep07 2020-9-4 Thespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea from GLOW Lyric Theatre Bruce and Melanie talk with Executive Director, Christian Elser and Artistic Director, Jenna Tamisiea from GLOW Lyric Theatre about the impact of 2020's global events on their company and the performing arts industry. https://glowlyric.com 2020-09-051h 02Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks The Edinburgh Festival FringeS2 Ep06 2020-8-19 Thespis Talks The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Bruce and Melanie talk about the biggest theatre festival in the world, The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. https://www.edfringe.com https://listings.edfringe.com 2020-08-201h 00Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre - Part 1S2 Ep05 2020-7-30 Thespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre Part 1 Bruce and Melanie host a roundtable discussion on race inside (and outside) the theatre industry in this two-part double episode. With guests LeRoy Kennedy, Vaughn D. Newman Jr., Clark E. Nesbitt, and Roderice Cardell aka THEMADDDARTIST. https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org https://themadddartist.com2020-07-301h 10Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre - Part 2S2 Ep05 2020-7-30 Thespis Hosts A Roundtable Discussion On Race in Theatre Part 2 Bruce and Melanie host a roundtable discussion on race inside (and outside) the theatre industry in this two-part double episode. With guests LeRoy Kennedy, Vaughn D. Newman Jr., Clark E. Nesbitt, and Roderice Cardell aka THEMADDDARTIST. https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org https://themadddartist.com 2020-07-301h 04Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Theatre Online - Theatre During QuarantineS2 Ep4 2020-3-28 Thespis Talks Theatre Online - Theatre During Quarantine Bruce and Melanie explore the options for seeing shows online. Links below: BroadwayHD: https://www.broadwayhd.com Oklahoma! Free thru 3/29/20: https://www.broadwayhd.com/categories/oklahoma-web Digital Theatre: https://www.digitaltheatre.com/consumer MarqueeTV: https://www.marquee.tv Netflix: https://www.netflix.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com Filmed on Stage: http://www.filmedonstage.com National Theatre Live at Home: https://bit.ly/3dzckSN National...2020-03-281h 12Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Ahsha M. Daniels, Director of Spartanburg Little Theatre's Terms of EndearmentS2 Ep03 2020-3-05 Thespis Interviews Ahsha M. Daniels, Director of Spartanburg Little Theatre's Terms of Endearment Bruce and Melanie chat with director, Ahsha M. Daniels about her upcoming production of Terms of Endearment with the Spartanburg Little Theatre. https://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com2020-03-0533 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Anne Kelly Tromsness, Director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Pink UnicornS2 Ep02 2020-2-06 Thespis Interviews Anne Kelly Tromsness, Director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Pink Unicorn Melanie talks with Director, Anne Kelly Tromsness about the upcoming production of Proud Mary Theatre Company's The Pink Unicorn. http://proudmarytheatre.com2020-02-0742 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastBruce And Melanie Are Back!S2 Ep1 2020-1-17 Bruce And Melanie Are Back! Melanie and Bruce return for Season 2 of Thespis in the Green Room. In this episode, they discuss where Melanie has been for the past several months and talk about Bruce's upcoming show, Moonlight and Magnolias with Mill Town Players. http://www.milltownplayers.org2020-01-181h 05Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea, Founders of Glow Lyric TheatreS1 Ep41 2019-7-17 Thespis Interviews Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea, Founders of Glow Lyric Theatre Bruce and Melanie chat with Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea about Glow Lyric Theatre and their 2019 Summer Festival Season. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://glowlyric.com2019-07-181h 00Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Christopher Rose, Director of Heathers: The MusicalS1 Ep40 2019-7-13 Thespis Interviews Christopher Rose, Director of Heathers: The Musical Bruce and Melanie chat with director Christopher Rose about Market Theatre Company's upcoming production of Heathers: The Musical. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://www.themarketanderson.org2019-07-1453 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Theatre News Headlines for Summer 2019S1 Ep39 2019-7- 6 Thespis Talks Theatre News Headlines for Summer 2019 Bruce and Melanie review headlines making theatre news for summer 2019. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. Playbill.com Shows on national tours: http://www.playbill.com/article/current-and-upcoming-national-tours Shows that are closing: http://www.playbill.com/article/last-chance-schedule-of-upcoming-broadway-and-off-broadway-show-closings Additional information about show closings: http://www.playbill.com/article/grosses-analysis-kiss-me-kate-goes-out-on-a-kelli-ohara-esque-high-note Broadway Grosses: http://www.playbill.com/grosses?week=2019-06-30 BroadwayWorld.com ...2019-07-0640 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Theatre AwardsS1 Ep38 2019-6-29 Thespis Talks Theatre Awards Bruce and Melanie talk about theatre awards from around the world. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.2019-06-2944 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Vaughn Newman, Founder of Vaughn Newman DanceS1 Ep37 2019-22-6 Thespis Interviews Vaughn Newman, Founder of Vaughn Newman Dance Bruce and Melanie chat with choreographer, Vaughn Newman, founder of Vaughn Newman Dance. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.vaughnnewmandance.org https://www.facebook.com/vaughnnewmandance 2019-06-2251 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Bruce Meahl, Actor in Driving Miss DaisyS1 Ep36 2019-6-14 Thespis Interviews Bruce Meahl, Actor in Driving Miss Daisy Melanie talks with Bruce about his return to the stage in Driving Miss Daisy at Centre Stage. Plus, show listings for the upstate of South Carolina! https://centrestage.org2019-06-1440 min
Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Bruce Meahl, Actor in Driving Miss DaisyMelanie talks with Bruce about his return to the stage in Driving Miss Daisy at Centre Stage. Plus, show listings for the upstate of South Carolina!2019-06-1440 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Dr Kate Roark, Director of Fun HomeS1 Ep35 2019-6-7 Thespis Interviews Dr Kate Roark, Director of Fun Home Melanie chats with Dr Kate Roark, director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's Fun Home. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://proudmarytheatre.com https://www.facebook.com/ProudMaryTheatreCompany2019-06-0749 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Sandy Staggs, Producer of the Spartanburg Fringe Arts FestivalS1 Ep34 2019-5-31 Thespis Interviews Sandy Staggs, Producer of the Spartanburg Fringe Arts Festival Bruce and Melanie welcome back producer Sandy Staggs and chat about the inaugural Spartanburg Fringe Arts Festival. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://spartanburgfringefestival.com https://www.facebook.com/SpartanburgFringeFestival 2019-06-0123 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews with Ryan Hewitt, Artistic Director of Greenwood Community TheatreS1 Ep33 2019-5-25 Thespis Interviews with Ryan Hewitt, Artistic Director of Greenwood Community Theatre Bruce and Melanie chat with Ryan Hewitt, Artistic Director and Youth & Outreach Coordinator at The Greenwood Community Theatre, about their upcoming production of Seussical, GCT's summer camps for kids and teens, and the new light in Ryan's life. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina. http://www.emeraldtriangle.us/theatre/main-page https://www.facebook.com/greenwoodcommunitytheatre 2019-05-2549 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews John Fagan, Producing Director of the Warehouse Theatre's Upstate Shakespeare FestivalS1 Ep32 2019-5-18 Thespis Interviews John Fagan, Producing Director of the Warehouse Theatre's Upstate Shakespeare Festival Bruce and Melanie chat with John Fagan, Producing Director of the Warehouse Theatre's Upstate Shakespeare Festival, celebrating 25 years this season. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111683618871457/ https://warehousetheatre.com/season/upstate-shakespeare-festival/ 2019-05-181h 10Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Sarah Robertson, Patron Services Manager, Peace CenterS1 Ep31 2018-5-9 Thespis Interviews Sarah Robertson, Patron Services Manager, Peace Center Bruce and Melanie chat with Sarah Robertson, CVP and Patron Services Manager at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC. Plus shows listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.peacecenter.org 2019-05-1049 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Music Director, LeRoy KennedyS1 Ep30 2019-5-2 Thespis Interviews Music Director, LeRoy Kennedy Bruce and Melanie talk with Music Director, Performer, and Educator, LeRoy Kennedy about what's involved with directing the music on a show and Spartanburg Little Theatre's upcoming production of Smokey Joe's Cafe. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com https://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org 2019-05-0252 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Dan Granke, Director, Intimacy Director, Fight DirectorS1 Ep29 2019-4-25 Thespis Interviews Dan Granke, Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director Melanie talks with Director, Intimacy Director, Fight Director, and Educator, Dan Granke. Bruce and Melanie catch-up. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.teamidi.org https://www.safd.org https://www.cherokeehistorical.org/unto-these-hills http://theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu/content/go/theatre2019-04-2655 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Laura Rikard, Director, Actor, Educator, TIE Co-FounderS1 Ep28 2019-4-11 Thespis Interviews Laura Rikard, Director, Actor, Educator, TIE Co-Founder Melanie chats with Laura Rikard, Assistant Professor of Theatre at USC-Upstate, Co-Founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education, Director, Actor, and New Mom! Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.theatricalintimacyed.com https://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/college-of-arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/fine-arts-and-communication-studies/theatre-program/2019-04-1249 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Upstate Theatres' 2019/2020 SeasonsS1 Ep27 2019-4-4 Thespis Talks Upstate Theatres' 2019/2020 Seasons Bruce and Melanie discuss the upcoming seasons of Upstate Theatres. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.2019-04-0448 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews THEMADDDARTIST Roderice Cardell, Performance ArtistS1 Ep26 2019-3-28 Thespis Interviews THEMADDDARTIST Roderice Cardell, Performance Artist Melanie talks with THEMADDDARTIST Roderice Cardell, a performance artist based in the Upstate, about his work and upcoming presentation at Tedx Greenville. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://themadddartist.com https://tedxgreenville.com https://www.westmainartists.org2019-03-2853 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Theatre Journalist and Company Founder, Sandy StaggsS1 Ep25 2019-3-14 Thespis Interviews Theatre Journalist and Company Founder, Sandy Staggs Melanie chats with Sandy Staggs, Theatre Journalist, Founder/Editor of Carolina Curtain Call, and Founder/Artistic Director of Proud Mary Theatre Company. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. http://carolinacurtaincall.com http://proudmarytheatre.com 2019-03-1544 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks SETC with AEA Stage Manager Shannon Graves RossiS1 Ep24 2019-3-9 Thespis Talks SETC with AEA Stage Manager Shannon Graves Rossi Melanie talks with Actors' Equity Association Stage Manager Shannon Graves Rossi about their trip to the Southeast Theatre Conference Convention. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. 2019-03-0942 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Standing OvationsS1 Ep23 2019-2-28 Thespis Talks Standing Ovations Bruce and Melanie talk about standing ovations. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.2019-02-2852 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Dr Chandra Owenby Hopkins, Director of Growing Old: Food and Oral History in PerformanceS1 Ep22 2029-2-21 Thespis Interviews Dr Chandra Owenby Hopkins, Director of Growing Old: Food and Oral History in Performance at Theatre Converse - Converse College Melanie talks with Dr Chandra Owenby Hopkins, Associate Professor of Theatre at Converse College and director or the new devised play, Growing Old: Food and Oral History in Performance. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.converse.edu/event/growing-old-food-oral-history-performance-theatre-converse2019-02-2153 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Props and Graphic Designer, Ryan BradburnS1 Ep21 2019-2-14 Thespis Interviews Props and Graphic Designer, Ryan Bradburn Bruce interviews Props and Graphic Designer, Ryan Bradburn, formally of Greenville now based in Atlanta. Plus, show listings from the Upstate of SC. http://www.ryanbradburn.com 2019-02-1430 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Technical Director, Graham Shaffer from Greenville TheatreS1 Ep20 2019-2-7 Thespis Interviews Technical Director, Graham Shaffer from Greenville Theatre Bruce and Melanie chat with Graham Shaffer, Technical Director at Greenville Theatre to find about his job, his background, and some tricks of the trade. SPOILER ALERT! Plus, Melanie and Bruce finally catch up on the shows they've recently seen. And, show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina. https://www.greenvilletheatre.org2019-02-0755 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Lee Neibert, Associate Professor & Dept. Chair at USC Upstate and Host of KCACTF IVS1 Ep19 2019-1-31 Thespis Interviews Lee Neibert, Associate Professor & Dept. Chair at USC Upstate and Host of KCACTF IV Melanie talks with Lee Neibert, Associate Professor of Theatre and Chair of Fine Arts and Communications Studies at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, SC about hosting the Region IV Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival February 5-9. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina. http://www.kcactf4.org https://www.uscupstate.edu/academics/college-of-arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/fine-arts-and-communication-studies 2019-01-3127 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Opera Director Jenna TamisieaS1 Ep18 2019-1-24 Thespis Interviews Opera Director Jenna Tamisiea Melanie talks with Jenna Tamisiea, Director of Converse Opera Theatre and the program's production of Handel's Alcina. Jenna also gives us a glimpse of the upcoming season at GLOW Lyric Theatre, where she is Artistic Director. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC. https://www.converse.edu/community/arts-music-cultural-events https://glowlyric.com2019-01-2449 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Ellen Jones, Director of Doubt: A ParableS1 Ep17 2019-1-17 Thespis Interviews Ellen Jones, Director of Doubt: A Parable Bruce interviews Ellen Jones, director of Doubt: A Parable opening at Centre Stage in Greenville. Plus, show listings for the Upstate of SC.2019-01-1733 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Chats About What's Coming to the New York Stage in 2019S1 Ep16 2019-1-10 Thespis Chats About What's Coming to the New York Stage in 2019 Bruce and Melanie discuss the shows coming to Broadway and Off-Broadway stages in 2019. Plus, show listings for what's on stage in the Upstate of SC the weekend.2019-01-1747 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Burlesque Artist Velvet O'ClaireS1 Ep15 2019-1-3 Thespis Interviews Burlesque Artist Velvet O'Claire Melanie talks with Burlesque Artist, Velvet O'Claire about performing and producing in the genre. Plus, this weekend's show listings for Upstate theatres. http://www.velvetoclaire.com http://www.burlesquestrippeddown.com2019-01-0344 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Theatre Events from Around the WorldS1 Ep 14 2018-12-27 Thespis Talks Theatre Events from Around the World Bruce and Melanie check in with theatre events and productions from around the world. Plus, show listings for what's on stage in the Upstate this weekend.2018-12-2726 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks December 2018 Theatre News and HeadlinesS1 Ep 13 2018-12-20 Thespis Talks December 2018 Theatre News and Headlines Bruce and Melanie catch up with December's Theatre News and Headlines. Plus, show listings for the productions on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend.2018-12-2035 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Karlee Ferreira from the Cast of Hamilton - ChicagoS1 Ep12 2018-12-13 Thespis Interviews Karlee Ferreira from the Cast of Hamilton - Chicago Bruce and Melanie talk to Karlee Ferreira, a Greenville, SC transplant currently performing with the company of Hamilton in Chicago. Plus, holiday messages from the theatre community and show listings for the productions on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend.2018-12-1347 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis interviews Doug Berky, Mask & Physical Theatre Artist, Director of The Servant of Two MastersS1 Ep11 2018-12-06 Thespis Interviews Doug Berky, Mask & Physical Theatre Artist, Director of Furman Theatre's The Servant of Two Masters Bruce and Melanie interview Mask and Physical Theatre Artist, Doug Berky, currently Director for Furman University Theatre's, The Servant of Two Masters. Plus, holiday messages from the theatre community and show listings for the productions on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend. Furman Theatre: https://www.facebook.com/furmantheatre http://www2.furman.edu/academics/theatrearts 2018-12-0641 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis interviews Adam Sanders, Director of the Spartanburg Youth TheatreS1 Ep10 2018-11-29 Thespis Interviews Adam Sanders, Director of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre In this extended episode, Bruce and Melanie continue to talk about holiday food. Melanie interviews Director of the Spartanburg Youth Theatre, Adam Sanders about managing a children's theatre and the upcoming production, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Plus, holiday messages from the theatre community and a run down of the shows on offer in the Upstate of SC this weekend.2018-11-2956 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis' Overview of the Upstate's 2018 Holiday Show ScheduleS1 Ep09 2018-11-22 Thespis' Overview of the Upstate's 2018 Holiday Show Schedule Bruce and Melanie breakdown what's on offer from Upstate South Carolina's theatre companies this holiday season. Bruce talks cranberries and Thespis shares holiday messages from the theatre community.2018-11-2231 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Scenic Designer Shannon RobertS1 Ep08 2018-11-15 Thespis Interviews Scenic Designer Shannon Robert Melanie and Bruce interview Shannon Robert, award-winning scenic designer and faculty member at Clemson University. Bruce and Melanie also announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend.2018-11-1537 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastPart 1: Thespis' Veterans Day Special - Plays and Musicals Featuring the Military ExperienceS1 Ep07 Pt1 2018-11-8 Part 2: Thespis' Veterans Day Special - Plays and Musicals Featuring the Military Experience PART 1 In this two-part special, Bruce and Melanie honor Veterans by looking at plays and musicals featuring the military experience. Also, Bruce and Melanie announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend and review recent headlines making theatre news.2018-11-0826 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastPart 2: Thespis' Veterans Day Special - Plays and Musicals Featuring the Military ExperienceS1 Ep07 Pt2 2018-11-8 Part 2: Thespis' Veterans Day Special - Plays and Musicals Featuring the Military Experience PART 2 In this two-part special, Bruce and Melanie honor Veterans by looking at plays and musicals featuring the military experience. Also, Bruce and Melanie announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend and review recent headlines making theatre news.2018-11-0826 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews Actor Valerie Barnet from Calendar GirlsS1 Ep06 2018-11-1 Thespis Interviews Actor Valerie Barnet from Calendar Girls Bruce and Melanie discuss the national tour of Anastasia. Melanie interviews Valerie Barnet from the cast of Spartanburg Little Theatre's Calendar Girls and founder of Hub City Animal Project, partnering with SLT for the Beasts of Broadway benefit concert. Also, Bruce and Melanie announce the shows on offer in the Upstate this weekend and the South Carolina Theatre Association's upcoming Convention hosted at Anderson University. http://www.spartanburglittletheatre.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beasts-of-broadway-tickets-50782670334 https://www.hub...2018-11-0134 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Talks Halloween Titles and Show SelectionS1 Ep05 2018-10-25 Thespis Talks Halloween Titles and Show Selection Bruce and Melanie discuss popular titles for Halloween and what producers consider when selecting shows and programming seasons.2018-10-2537 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastThespis Interviews John Fagan, Director of The Boys in the BandS1 Ep04 2018-10-18 Thespis Interviews John Fagan, Director of The Boys in the Band Thespis in the Green Room Interviews John Fagan, director of Proud Mary Theatre Company's regional premiere of the revised version of The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley. http://proudmarytheatre.com2018-10-1833 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastTGR discusses Community vs. Professional Theatre and Nonprofit vs. Commercial TheatreS1 Ep03 2018-10-11 Thespis in the Green Room discusses Community vs. Professional Theatre and Nonprofit vs. Commercial Theatre In this episode, Bruce and Melanie break down the various levels of theatre from school plays to Broadway, covering the difference between community and professional theatres. The conversation continues with an explanation of the difference between the nonprofit and commercial theatre business models. Also included are this week's Theatre headlines and show listings for the Upstate of SC.2018-10-1120 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastTGR Interviews Actor Graeme Rooney from The Play That Goes WrongS1 Ep02 2018-10-04 Thespis in the Green Room Interviews Actor Graeme Rooney from The Play That Goes Wrong In this episode, Melanie talks with her friend, Scottish actor Graeme Rooney currently playing Trevor with the West End company of The Play That Goes Wrong. This award-winning farce is a smash hit in London and is currently Broadway's longest running play. The US National tour kicked off in September and arrived at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC this week. Graeme and Melanie discuss Graeme's career from performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with hi...2018-10-0427 min
Thespis In The Green Room: A PodcastAn Introduction to Thespis in the Green Room: A PodcastS1 Ep01 2018-10-04 An Introduction to Thespis in the Green Room: A Podcast
Thespis In The Green Room is a podcast from the Upstate of South Carolina covering local, national, and international topics in theatre, performing arts, and the business of show. In this episode, hosts Melanie Ann Wiliford and Bruce Meahl introduce the podcast, themselves, deliver theatre headlines and show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina.2018-10-0417 minThespis In The Green Room: A PodcastAn Introduction to Thespis in the Green Room: A Podcast about TheatreS1 Ep01 2018-10-04 An Introduction to Thespis in the Green Room: A Podcast Thespis In The Green Room is a podcast from the Upstate of South Carolina covering local, national, and international topics in theatre, performing arts, and the business of show. In this episode, hosts Melanie Ann Wiliford and Bruce Meahl introduce the podcast, themselves, deliver theatre headlines and show listings for the Upstate of South Carolina.2018-10-0417 min