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Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastAmy Marie Stewart (Actor in Phamaly Theatre Company)Today we're meeting Amy Marie Stewart (she/her), a freshly debuted actor with Phamaly Theatre Company! Amy came to Phamaly's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with a rich background in opera, vocal coaching, writing, and a love for musical theatre. Amy shares her long journey of self-acceptance and affirmation in receiving her diagnosis of Parkinson's and being "enough" to create Art. Join us in welcoming Amy back to Colorado and exploring how disability incorporates into performance art! Note: This episode was recorded before Phamaly's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee...2025-05-3138 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastKeenan Gluck (Actor in Phamaly Theatre Company)Today, we speak with Keenan Gluck (he/him), a rising actor in Phamaly and the Denver theatre scene. Keenan talks about how he found expression and community in theatre, how he maneuvers his power chair to discover characters, and the discoveries he's made as an actor and a person. Join us as we reminisce on past projects and navigate the Denver theatre scene!Join us for Phamaly's Broadway Ball Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3rd, at 5:00 pm! Tickets are $40 and include dinner from Sam's No. 3, an open bar of beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks, a photo booth, performances, and...2025-04-3033 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastSam Barrasso and Romy Lopez (Actors in Phamaly Theatre Company)Today, we are joined by two of Phamaly's regularly featured actors: Sam Barrasso (she/her) and Romy Lopez (he/him)! These actors share their journeys toward finding their love of theatre at Phamaly. Catch this episode discussing the upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, performing at various theatre companies in Denver, and the exploration of stigmas toward people with low vision in this episode! Tickets to Phamaly Theatre Company's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are on sale now! This show runs at Northglenn Arts from March 20...2025-03-1741 min
Play to ZColorado - Hiking the Mountains, Steven Dietz, and DCPA's New Play Summit!Let's hike in the mountains and smoke a bunch cause we are going to COLORADO! That's right, Erika breaks down all of the coolest playwrights and theatres based, from, or working in Colorado and there are some shocking names! Learn about one of the coolest New Play festivals in the country and find out what playwright is refered to as "A Denver Boy at Heart". Enjoy the epsiode!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to the two playwrights we featured in this episode! You can find some of their plays in the links below. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can b...2024-12-061h 16Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastPhamaly's 2025 Season Announcement! (w/ Artistic Director Ben Raanan)Today, we are discussing Phamaly Theatre Company's next batch of shows for the 2025 calendar year! Featuring awkward adolescents, princes, musicals, Shakespeare, and dancing, hear Ben Raanan (he/him) share all of the insider details of how you can get involved in the many opportunities with our nomadic theatre company!
Chapters:
(00:00) Disclaimer
(01:17) Intro / 2024 Reflections
(05:20) 2025 Season Overview
(21:00) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
(27:20) Pericles
(35:43) Pippin2024-11-2253 min
OnStage Colorado podcastMaking theatre work for the disabledPhamaly Theatre Company’s Ben Raanan joins us, plus catching up with Audacious Immersive's Ren Manley and our weekly Top 10 Colorado HeadlinersIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca are joined by special guest host Ben Raanan. Ben is the artistic director of Phamaly Theatre Company — Colorado’s creative home for theatre artists with disabilities. Ben gives us the scoop on how he came toPhamaly as well as some thoughts on working with actors, how the public should view this work and a look at the just-announced new season...2024-10-291h 25Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastBetty Hart (Co-Director of Phamaly's The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, and Curls)Today, we are joined by Betty Hart (she/her), one of the co-directors of The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, and Curls! Betty is a prolific theatre artist in Colorado and shares her philosophy of directing, her discoveries from working with Phamaly, and her experience in directing the company's first-ever all-Black, all-femme production!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, and Curls runs from October 17th to the 20th at the People's Building in Aurora. Tickets are $27. For accommodations and ticketing info, you can visit https://phamaly.org/show/funny-glorious/2024-10-1816 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastGregg Vigil (Founder and Director of Phamaly Theatre Company's Funny as a Crutch)Today, we are joined by Gregg Vigil (he/him), one of the founders of Phamaly and the director of Funny as a Crutch! Gregg shares his journey through the theatre world, his perspective on the founding and legacy of Phamaly, and the comedic influences that he's found working with the disabled cast of Phamaly's first repertory production at the People's Building in Aurora!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of Funny as a Crutch is running from October 11th to the 20th at the People's Building in Aurora. Tickets are $27. For accommodations and ticketing info, you...2024-10-1123 min
OnStage Colorado podcastDenver’s best live theatresA Top 5 list of great places to see shows (that aren’t theDenver Center), catching up with Kelly Van Oosbree and our weekly Colorado Headliners In this episode of the podcast, Toni Tresca and Alex Miller look at a Top 5 list Toni did for the Bucketlist Community Café site about what he thinks are the top 5 Denver theatres that aren’t part of the Denver Center. The list includes Buntport Theater, Firehouse Theater, The Denver Savoy, Curious Theatre and Su Teatro, and we go through all of them to talk about their particular areas of excell...2024-10-081h 28Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastJari Majewski and Candy Dungan (Choreographer and Actor in Phamaly Theatre Company's A Chorus Line)Today, we are joined by a duo of dancers in the Denver disabled community: Jari Majewski (she/her), choreographer of A Chorus Line, and Candy Dungan (she/they), dancer-athlete and our very own Vicki in A Chorus Line! Both of these women head their own dance groups that focus on disabled dancers and explore innovative choreography. Catch this episode discussing dance in the lens of disability and see our production of Chorus Line before it closes on August 25th!Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Chorus Line is running from August 8th to the 25...2024-08-1525 min
OnStage Colorado podcastSo many new venues in Colorado!There’s a boom in performance space around the state – plus, a conversation with the folks at the Colorado Community Theatre Coalition and our weekly Colorado HeadlinersIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca take a look at the growing list of new or reimagined venues around the state. From new tenants at tiny 40 West in Lakewood to multi-million new spacesin Colorado Springs and Grand Junction, we take a look at the newest places to see a show. We also take a look at th...2024-08-061h 06Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastLinda Wirth (Actor in Phamaly Theatre Company's A Chorus Line)Today, we are joined by Linda Wirth (she/her), a long-time actor with Phamaly and our very own Lois in A Chorus Line! In this episode, we discuss Linda's journey in overcoming educational and artistic obstacles with blindness, her engagement with younger artists, and her eagerness to hone her craft decades into her performance career. Make sure to catch this epic of an episode and buy your tickets to this summer's A Chorus Line!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Chorus Line is running from August 8th to the 24th at the Denver Center for the Performing...2024-08-0625 min
OnStage Colorado podcastThe best Colorado theatre of 2024 so farPlus, catching up with Rocky Mountain Rep’s Michael Querio and our weekly Colorado Headliners In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca look back on the first six months of the year. We call out some of the best productions on stage in Colorado as picked by the OSC Review Crew. Later in the podcast, we review this week’s Colorado Headliners – our Top 10 upcoming shows of note. Also in this episode, an interview with Michael Querio, long-time artistic director at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand...2024-07-1658 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastShanae Adams (Actor in Phamaly Theatre Company's A Chorus Line and Sex Therapist)Today, we are joined by Shanae Adams (they/them), a licensed sex therapist, and our very own Richie Walters in A Chorus Line! In this episode, we discuss their attraction to the performing arts, their philosophy in sex education, and how sexuality and ability can intersect in how we perceive our identity. Make sure to catch this very topical episode and buy your tickets to this summer's A Chorus Line!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Chorus Line is running from August 8th to the 24th at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $40. For...2024-07-1023 min
THINK+change PodcastsTRAINING 83: Actors Portraying Disability“We haven’t been hearing a lot of disabled folks’ stories, and those are some of the most important, most interesting stories in the world,” says Ben Raanan, Artistic Director of Phamaly Theatre, a local Denver theatre for artists with disabilities, who joins THINK+change for this month’s podcast. The stories we consume shape so much of our perception and narrative of the world around us, which makes representation so important. Ben Raanan knows this better than most, since he has been fostering stories of disability to the stage for years. For Ben, it’s about creating the best art possible...2024-07-0527 min
OnStage Colorado podcastA deep dive with Betty HartThe Colorado Theatre Guild President joins the pod to talkHenry Awards, theatre challenges, hot new shows and more In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca welcome Betty Hart, President of the Colorado Theatre Guild. With some of the usual sturm und drang over the recent Henry Awards nominations and recent news about some theatres in trouble, it seemed like a good time to have Betty on to talk things over. We also go over our Colorado Headliners — our Top 10 list of shows and events to keep an eye...2024-07-021h 13Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastCorinne Denny and Jessie Lausé (Managing Director of Phamaly Theatre Company, and Puppy Program Coordinator at Canine Partners of the Rockies)Today, we are joined by Corinne Denny (she/her), Managing Director of Phamaly, and Jessie Lausé (they/them), the Puppy Program Coordinator at Canine Partners of the Rockies! In this episode, we discuss service dog etiquette, ways to support Phamaly, puppy kissing booths, and most importantly, Phamaly's BIG PROM NIGHT FUNDRAISER. Make sure to catch this episode before the big party on May 18th!
Phamaly Theatre Company's BIG PROM NIGHT Fundraiser is on May 18th at the Jewish Community Center in Denver. Tickets are $25. For accommodations and ticketing info, you can visit https://givebutter.com/c/PhamalyProm2024-05-1523 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastRegan Linton (Former Artistic Director of Phamaly Theatre Company)Today we are joined by filmmaker, Broadway actor, disability advocate, and the former artistic director of Phamaly Theatre Company, Regan Linton (she/her)! In this episode, Regan shares her experience with navigating disability in the arts, the importance of fostering connections and community with disabled artists, her perspective of working in Broadway after leaving Phamaly, and her retrospective on her documentary film Imperfect. Don't miss out on this exciting interview with one of the most prominent disabled voices working in the arts today.
Phamaly Theatre Company's BIG PROM NIGHT Fundraiser is on May 18th at the Jewish...2024-05-1326 min
OnStage Colorado podcastPodcast: Is Colorado becoming comedy central?>The growing standup scene around town, plus catching up with Vintage Theatre’s Bernie CardellIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca take a look at the many shows up and opening around the state.Later in the pod, Toni goes over some of his reporting in a Westword cover story about how much touring comedians love to play Denver as well as all the other comedy happening around Colorado.Finally, Toni meets up with one of the ha...2024-03-2658 min
OnStage Colorado podcastManaging many Kens with Mandy MooreThe choreographer on the buzz around Ryan Gosling’s bignumber at the Oscars, plus a look at picking a strong theatre season In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca talk about some of the season announcements from Colorado theatres. What does it take to put together a good mix of shows that put butts in seats while also satisfying the quest to do socially relevant ornew plays? Later in the episode, Alex catches up with Mandy Moore (not that one, the other one!) Mandy, who grew...2024-03-1949 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastMel Schaffer and Miranda Ireland (Actors in Phamaly Theatre Company's Miss Holmes)We are joined by our very own Sherlock and Watson: Mel Schaffer (they/them) and Miranda Ireland (she/her)! In this episode, they share their experience with discovering Phamaly, what the production process has been like compared to previous work, portraying the neurodivergence of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic character, portraying the femininity in this retelling of the characters, and why you should come to the show. The game is afoot, so get the inside scoop in this episode and buy your tickets!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of Miss Holmes will be playing at Northglenn Arts from March 21...2024-03-1217 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastTwanna LaTrice Hill and Laurice Quinn (Director and Actors in Phamaly Theatre Company)Local theatre artists Twanna LaTrice Hill (she/her) and Laurice Quinn (she/her) are joining us for our second episode! Both women have had longstanding relationships with the Denver arts community and discuss how disability has affected their connection to the performing arts. They also share their perspectives on how inclusion and diversity have progressed within the Denver theatre scene and inspirational figures they've had in their lives. Please join us as we reflect on Denver's many changes and hear the stories of these two amazing women in the community!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of Miss Holmes...2024-02-2825 minDisabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastKathleen Traylor (Founder of Phamaly Theatre Company)Joining us in our inaugural episode is the one and only Kathleen Traylor (she/her), one of the original five founding members of Phamaly Theatre Company! Kathleen and Graham talk about her background as a disabled performer fighting for inclusion, starting a disability-affirmative company, and the progress she has seen in the past 35 years since Phamaly's beginning. She also shares about how she met David Bowie and once was thrown out of her wheelchair onstage. Please join the beginning of our monthly podcast with the woman who started it all!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of Miss Holmes...2024-01-3126 min
OnStage Colorado podcastCinderella, trailer-park musicals and a brand-new theatreIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca describe the scene Dec. 2 in Golden when the ribbon was cut for the new Miners Alley Performing Arts Center. The event was accompanied by the opening of the trashy yuletide comedy The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical.Alex and Toni also go over what’s new and coming up onstage in Colorado as we roar into the full holiday season.Later in the episode is Alex’s interview with Rachel Finley, whose shop helps outfit a number of local theatres with...2023-12-0458 min
OnStage Colorado podcastWhere are the best theatre bars in Colorado?Plus: A conversation with intimacy director Amelia Morse andthe latest theatre reviews and news from around the state In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca call out some of the best places to get a drink in local theatres and do their weekly rundown of all that’s new on stage in Colorado.Later in the podcast, Alex talks with Amelia Morse, anintimacy coordinator for film and stage who recently helped with Benchmark Theatre’s high-octane production of Blasted. It’s a look into how actors can be made...2023-11-0656 min
Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastDescribing "Indescribable": Twanna LaTrice Hill (Director)Produced by Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver's premier disability-affirmative theatre company.
Twanna Latrice Hill, the director of Phamaly's Indescribable, joins us today to talk about her history in performance, her relationship with Phamaly, and how she approached this unique collaboration on a project as inventive as Indescribable. Be sure to listen and/or read this episode so you can join in on the excitement for this brand-new experience!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of Indescribable will be playing at the Aurora Fox Arts Center from November 3rd to November 5th.
For accommodations and ticketing info...2023-11-0219 min
Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastWhat the Puck: Kennedy Isaac (Hermia)Produced by Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver's premier disability-affirmative theatre company.
Kennedy Isaac, our production's little but fierce ingenue, joins us today to talk about her experience working with Phamaly Theatre Company, her approach to playing the defiant and romantic heroine, and her experience in combining her acting career with her social media presence. Be sure to listen and/or read this episode so you can feel all of the romance when you come to our show!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will be playing at the Kilstrom Theater at the Denver...2023-11-0219 min
Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastWhat the Puck: Emma Maxfield (Puck)Produced by Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver's premier disability-affirmative theatre company.
Emma Maxfield, our production's shrewd and knavish sprite, joins us today to talk about her experience working in the Denver arts community, her approach to playing the iconic Puck, and her journey to working in her first Phamaly production. Be sure to listen and/or read this episode so you can feel all of the magic when you come to our show!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will be playing at the Kilstrom Theater at the Denver Center for the Performing...2023-11-0224 min
OnStage Colorado podcastWhatever happened to intermission?A look at show lengths — plus catching up with ‘Mamma Mia!’ cast member Jim Newman In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca run down the latest in Colorado theatre — including recent shows and reviews and what’s coming up next around the state.Also, Alex has a great conversation with Jim Newman, who’spart of the 25th anniversary tour of Mamma Mia! opening atthe Buell Theatre on October 31. In addition to being part of the cast of the wildly successful, original jukebox musical, Newman also spent a decade on tour...2023-10-2948 min
OnStage Colorado podcastOSC Podcast Aug. 20In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, host Alex Milleris joined once again by arts journalist and all-around theatre-knowing guy Toni Tresca to review what’s up on stage around the state and talk about what’s coming up.Also in this episode, an interview Toni did with Jonathan Marcantoni, and Cipriano Ortega at Flamboyan Theatre Company about an upcoming new work by Ortega.Theatre companies mentioned in this episode: Benchmark Theatre Breckenridge Backstage Theatre Broomfield Community Players Denver Center Durango Arts Center Merely Players Miners Alley Playhouse Oracle Performance Ensemble Phamaly Theatre Compa...2023-08-2040 min
Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastWhat the Puck: Ben Raanan (Artistic Director)Produced by Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver's premier disability-affirmative theatre company.
Ben Raanan, Phamaly's brilliant Artistic Director, joins us today to talk about what brought him to Phamaly, his approach to combining the performing arts with the world of disability, and why he thinks Shakespeare brings out the humanity in the people who experience it. Be sure to listen and/or read this episode so you can feel all of the wonder when you come to our show!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will be playing at the Kilstrom Theater at the...2023-08-1926 min
Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastWhat the Puck: Shelly Gaza (Director)Produced by Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver's premier disability-affirmative theatre company.
Shelly Gaza, our production's director, joins us today to talk about her process of exploring Shakespeare's language, her vision of this production, and what audiences should keep in mind if Phamaly's A Midsummer Night's Dream is their first foray into Shakespeare's canon. What is iambic pentameter? What is "in the round" theater? Be sure to listen and/or read this episode so you feel prepared when you come to our show!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will be playing at the...2023-08-0221 min
Disabled & Dramatic: A Phamaly Theatre Company PodcastWhat the Puck: Alyssa Miller (Dramaturg and Text Coach)Produced by Phamaly Theatre Company, Denver's premier disability-affirmative theatre company.
Alyssa Miller, our production's dramaturg and Shakespearean text coach, joins us today to give us a run-down on all of the historical context for A Midsummer Night's Dream. When did Shakespeare write this play? How is it significant? When does it take place? Who was Shakespeare? Be sure to listen and/or read this episode so you can feel like a smarty-pants when you see our show!
Phamaly Theatre Company's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will be playing at the Kilstrom Theater at the...2023-07-2819 min
City Cast DenverAn Insider's Guide to the Best Summer EntertainmentSummer is finally here! But no need to stress if your calendar’s not already full of summer fun. Over the next three weeks on the podcast and in our newsletter Hey Denver, we’re presenting our Summer Entertainment Guide to help you make this a season to remember. First up, John Moore has been covering local arts and culture for decades, and he’s got a voracious appetite for all kinds of entertainment, from tiny backyard plays to blockbuster arena-filling concerts. He’s on today with host Bree Davies to share his personal recommendations and a heads-up about that loc...2023-06-0626 min
Mathew Klickstein Writer/Filmmaker/Multi-Platform StorytellerMathew Klickstein is a multi-platform storyteller who consistently works in the formats of: reportage, non-fiction books and novels, ghostwriting, filmmaking, episodical television, live theatre, public speaking, comic book creation, audiobook originals, and podcasting.
Klickstein was the writer of the 2009 American horror film Against the Dark, starring Steven Seagal and served as a casting producer on Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible from 2013 until the series ended in 2016. Born in California, Mathew was a prolific writer at a young age, penning his first novel at 13. A high-achieving student in high school, Mathew formed and ran various academic clubs while working on local congressional campaig...2023-05-241h 11
Speaking in Spoons: A Chronically ill PodcastAccessibility and Representation in the Arts!
Host Christina Brookman interviews Marcie Bramucci (Executive Artistic Director, Hedgerow Theater Company), Philip Chrosby (Executive Director, Richmond Triangle Players and Ben Raanan (Artistic Director, Phamaly Theater) in an exciting roundtable discussion on "Accessibility and Representation in the Arts!" More information on our website: www.speakinginspoons.com
#disability #invisibledisability #theatre #theater #inclusion #autism #ehlersdanlossyndrome #migraines #lgbtq #queer
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OnStage Colorado podcastOnStage Colorado podcast – Early April 2023Featuring guests Rachel Graham, Mark Ragan and Jessica Robblee In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, host Alex Miller welcomes Rachel Graham, actor and theatre photographer, as guest host. Also, OSC’s Toni Tresca interviews Mark Ragan and Jessica Robblee, who’ve recently taken over the leadership of Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado in Boulder. Theatre companies mentioned in this episode include: Arvada Center Bas Bleu Benchmark Theatre Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado Candlelight Colorado Ballet Denver Center Firehouse Theatre Co. Fort Lewis College Grapefruit Lab Impossible Players...2023-04-0851 min
City Cast DenverDark Money From Dems in CD3, More Election Updates, Plus Our Weekend RecsIt’s Friday! Although election night is behind us, we’re still waiting for all the ballots to be counted. We know for sure that Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough will face off in the June mayoral runoff and that Lisa Calderón officially conceded. But the outcomes in several city council seats are still too close to call. Host Bree Davies is joined by our state politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval, and Jason Bane, co-host of the Colorado politics podcast Get More Smarter, to discuss the state of the progressive vote in the Mile High, and how n...2023-04-0746 min
Richard Skipper CelebratesCreative Chat with Dr. Judi Bloom and Richard Skipper 4/06/2023For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2YnM1t5WJNY?feature=share This week on Creative Chat with Dr. Judi Bloom and Richard Skipper, they will celebrate three artists who are making a difference in the direction of the the theater! Before his arrival in Florida, Bryce Alexander served as the Artistic Director for Phamaly Theatre Company - at the time, one of the only semi-pro disability based theatre companies in the country. Recently named one of the “Women to Watch on Broadway” in 2023 by the Broadway Women’s Fund, Nico Juber is an award-w...2023-04-061h 01
Govs on the GoGovs on the Go: Alumni Edition with Lauren Lynch-EidsonJoin Dean Hoon and Lauren Lynch-Eidson, an alum of both the Department of Theatre and Dance and Languages and Literature! They talk about her work at the Phamaly Theatre Company, the longest-running disability affirmative theatre in the country, and working as an adjunct at the University of Denver. They also discuss growing up with a strong interest in acting, how being in theatre helped her break out of her shell, and her grandfather's impact on her career path. 2023-03-3131 min
OnStage Colorado podcastColorado theatre update 3.20.23 with special guest Bob MooreColorado acting legend Bob Moore joins as guest host as he and host Alex Miller run through what's playing onstage in Colorado and what's coming up. Also, Toni Tresca catches up with the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre's new-ish artistic director Jacqueline Stone, who comes to the role with a wealth of experience in theatre in both Chicago and New York. Theatre companies mentioned in this show include:Arvada CenterAurora FoxBDT StageBreckenridge Backstage TheatreColorado BalletColorado Springs Fine Arts Center2023-03-201h 17
M4G Advocacy MediaJourneys: Season 3, Episode 5 - Regan LintonKrystal and I talked with Regan Linton about diversity, inclusion and her journey as an actor.
01:35 - Regan's Journey
20:29 - Reframing Disability
22:49 - History & Shame Through Ableism
24:58 - Humanity's Purpose & Equal Opportunities
28:35 - Regan's Projects - Imperfect/FDR/Cost of Living
34:57 - Correct Representation & Addressing "ISM'S"
37:22 - Diversity & Stereotypes
43:21 - Advocacy Through Authentic Media and Writing
46:46 - Unjust Pity 52:14 - Diverse Engagement & Accurate Representation
57:48 - Recap on Regan's projects and connections
REGAN'S LINKS:
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The Brenda Fix12. Jaime Lewis, Part 3Jaime is an advocate for People with Disabilities, and serves as an administrator at the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC). Jaime contracted polio as a child, and now operates a power chair. He and Brenda discuss accessibility regarding Uber and RTD, Jaime's experiences with the Phamaly Theatre Company, and other topics.
For more information about Jaime, please visit his page at https://www.ccdconline.org/about/jaime-lewis/.
For more information about Brenda and/or her programs, visit mosbyservices.com.2022-07-0620 min
Hobo Radio InterviewsHobo Radio Interview – Imperfect directors Regan Linton and Brian Malone
With the Oscars right around the corner and CODA nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, it’s the perfect time to think about representation and inclusion in Hollywood.
That’s why we’re excited to bring you our recent conversation with Regan Linton and Brian Malone about their documentary Imperfect. The film follows the Phamaly Theatre Company, which is comprised of actors with all nature of disabilities – including spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy, autism, low vision/blind, and multiple sclerosis – as they rehearse and perform the musical Chicago.
This week’s...2022-03-1837 minHobo Radio: A Pop Culture PodcastHobo Radio Interview – Imperfect directors Regan Linton and Brian Malone
With the Oscars right around the corner and CODA nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, it’s the perfect time to think about representation and inclusion in Hollywood.
That’s why we’re excited to bring you our recent conversation with Regan Linton and Brian Malone about their documentary Imperfect. The film follows the Phamaly Theatre Company, which is comprised of actors with all nature of disabilities – including spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy, autism, low vision/blind, and multiple sclerosis – as they rehearse and perform the musical Chicago.
This week’s...2022-03-1837 min
Documentary Archives -Screener Squad: ImperfectIMPERFECT MOVIE REVIEW Lewayne, Mindy, Trevor, and Chad are here to review a new documentary called Imperfect: The Film. It centers around a production of Chicago being performed by the Phamaly Theatre Company, based out of Denver. Imperfect is here to fight back historical trends in theater. It’s a film meant to put creative humans […]2022-02-0126 minCity Cast DenverSmashing Disability Stereotypes with Phamaly Theatre CompanyDenver’s Phamaly Theatre Company doesn’t just accommodate theatre artists with disabilities, they welcome them and celebrate them — they are them. Actor, director, and advocate Regan Linton is one of the filmmakers behind the 2021 documentary imperfect that takes audiences into this “sacred space,” as she calls it, as the actors and crew members put on a production of Chicago. The documentary won the audience award for best documentary at last year’s Denver Film Festival, and today, City Cast Denver host Bree Davies talks with Linton about disability representation and affirmation, the importance of vulnerability, and why this film is for...2022-01-2718 min
11 Minutes NowTopic: Bonus Interview (Ben Raanan)We have had the privilege of interviewing some very talented people over this year, but for various reasons have not been able to fit them in to our airing schedule. These guests are too important to be sitting in the can, so we are going air these interviews for you in mini bonus segments.
This week it’s Artistic Director Ben Raanan from Phamaly Theatre in Denver Colorado
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Activated Arts on 2RPH#12 - Radical Hospitality via Mixed Blood TheatreMixed Blood Theatre is a theatre company in Minneapolis, USA which Anthea visited in 2018. The theatre proudly stage they are "dedicated to removing any and every barrier we find". She was astounded by the company. This month Anthea chats to actor and director Regan Linton and research and marketing expert Robert Ley about Mixed Blood and their policy of Radical Hospitality.
Mixed Blood https://mixedblood.com/
Phamaly Theater Company https://phamaly.org/
Arts Activated Conference https://touchpoint.eventsair.com/arts-activated-2021/
2021 Exhibition https://2021exhibition.art/
Stars in 3D https://events.canberra.com.au/whats-on/60cff64fc668fbd12f04036a...2021-08-1328 min
Cripple ThreatMusic by Sia (2021) (with Maggie Whittum)Today we are joined by filmmaker, disability advocate and stroke survivor Maggie Whittum to discuss the controversial new wheelie film Music. Through Sia’s directorial debut, Maggie offers her insight into our ongoing exploration of what constitutes an authentic disabled film. Unfortunately for Music, no amount of skillful choreography or arresting imagery can distract us from its deeply offensive caricature of autism and a misguided desire to redeem able-bodied characters through the burden of attendant care.
Throughout the episode, we also discuss the tedium of slow and disobedient disabled bodies, how covid isolation has unexpectedly improved accessibility, th...2021-04-151h 29
The Ghost Lights PodcastRegan Linton: Episode 68Ghosties, sitting down this week with Regan Linton was a lot of fun. And I am always so surprised and humbled when I find out we something in common beyond theater. We had an inspiring conversation on reaffirming self after a setback or personal tragedy, our shared pasts, and of course Phamaly Theater Company and their next project. Please subscribe today, tell a friend and enjoy!
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The Jim Snyder PodcastTime With Phamaly (Episode 4)PHAMALY - (http://phamaly.org/)PhysicallyHandicappedActors Musical ArtistsLeague Spoke-n-Motion Dance - (http://www.spokenmotiondance.org/home.html)
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Disability After DarkQuarantine & Chill Part 8 Maggie WhittumEpisode Notes
In episode 8 of Quarantine & Chill, I sit down with disabled actor, documentary subject and stroke survivor, Maggie Whittum as we discuss her experiences being a stroke survivor through Coronavirus. We talk about how the language we have used around the pandemic mimics the language used as a stroke survivor, her thoughts on theatre in the time of Covid-19, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!
You can follow Maggie on Twitter at @MaggieWhittum.
You can also follow her disability theatre group at www.phamaly.org.
If you are disabled and...2020-04-2443 min
Stop Talking to YourselfDay 7: Toby YountToday Christie talks to Toby Yount (Phamaly Theater) and they discuss what its like to lose our jobs and try to figure out what they do now. And they talk about what the is the first thing they are going to do when they can leave the house. Plugs: Catch Christie on Holdthephone.tv on Twitch on Thursday, 8 PM MST. Comedy isn't dead. Money is dead. Art by Geoff Tice (@geoffreytice) Theme Song by Spanish Love Songs (@spanishlovesongs) If you want to support the podcast please venmo @cabuchsy your donations. 2020-03-2423 min
OnStage Colorado podcastA new theatre rises in Wheat RidgeIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, host Alex Miller talks with Maru Garcia, whose new Wheat Ridge Theatre Company is opening its first show. We'll also have review teasers about 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical' at The Bug in Denver, 'My Son the Jewish Waiter - An American Tragedy' at the Lakewood Cultural Center, and 'Chicago' from Phamaly Theatre Company. We'll also do a quick recap of shows opening around Colorado.2019-08-1800 min
OnStage Colorado podcastA new theatre rises in Wheat RidgeIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, host Alex Miller talks with Maru Garcia, whose new Wheat Ridge Theatre Company is opening its first show. We'll also have review teasers about 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical' at The Bug in Denver, 'My Son the Jewish Waiter - An American Tragedy' at the Lakewood Cultural Center, and 'Chicago' from Phamaly Theatre Company. We'll also do a quick recap of shows opening around Colorado.2019-08-1822 min
OnStage Colorado podcastRegan Linton and Phamaly Theatre Company In this special episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, host Alex Miller talks to Regan Linton, the artistic director of Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver. The company currently has a production of Chicago running through Aug. 25 at the Studio Loft at the Denver Center. Phamaly is a theatre company that focuses on providing opportunities for actors with disabilities. Phamaly's mission and vision statements on their website describe it best: Mission: To be a creative home for theatre artists with disabilities; to model a disability-affirmative theatrical process; and to upend conventional narratives by transforming in...2019-08-1122 minOnStage Colorado podcastRegan Linton and Phamaly Theatre Company In this special episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, host Alex Miller talks to Regan Linton, the artistic director of Phamaly Theatre Company in Denver. The company currently has a production of Chicago running through Aug. 25 at the Studio Loft at the Denver Center. Phamaly is a theatre company that focuses on providing opportunities for actors with disabilities. Phamaly's mission and vision statements on their website describe it best: Mission: To be a creative home for theatre artists with disabilities; to model a disability-affirmative theatrical process; and to upend conventional narratives by transforming in...2019-08-1100 min
Find Your LightBe Present with What's in the Room (Kristel Brown)
In this week's episode, I talk self care, applied theatre, and what it means to be a parent AND artist with Kristel Jelinek Brown.
Kristel Jelinek Brown (she/her) is an actor, teaching artist, and mama. She is currently the Director of Voice, Theatrical, and Specialized Programming at Parlando School of Musical Arts. A Colorado native and NYC transplant of seven years, she holds a Masters Degree in Applied Theatre from the City University of New York as well as a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Colorado. Most recently, she was seen in Lysistrata Jones (Cleonice) at t...2019-07-0259 min
The NarratorsRegan Linton, “Amazing Arms”Episode 180: Today's story comes from Phamaly Theatre Company performer and artistic director, Regan Linton. She told this story live on 20 February 2019 at Buntport Theater. The theme of the evening was "Arms."Special thanks to Cities of Earth, who provided the outro music for today's story!As always, you can subscribe, rate and review The Narrators wherever you get your podcasts. For the latest information about our live shows or special events, please check our Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-2913 min
Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea47. Getting Back on Stage—Hemorrhagic Stroke RecoveryMaggie Whittum, actress, stroke survivor, activist
Show Notes:
Maggie Whittum’s (www.thegreatnowwhat.com) entire (charmed) life changed after she suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke at age 33, leaving her with many disabilities and challenges, including extreme visual impairments, intense chronic nerve pain, a paralyzed face, and a weak and uncoordinated left side. She is in the process of creating “The Great Now What”, a documentary film about her story, which she hopes will be a beautiful and life-affirming film for stroke survivors, people with chronic pain and chronic illness, and people with disabilities. Join us in this episo...2018-11-191h 02
Theatrical Mustang PodcastRegan LintonIt’s Episode 120 with Regan Linton! Regan is the Artistic Director of Phamaly Theatre Company, which is about to open Romeo and Juliet at The Dairy Arts Center. The show runs April 14 through the 22nd, and tickets are selling quickly! Get yours today at http://tickets.thedairy.org/
Phamaly Theatre Company's mission is to inspire people to re-envision disability through professional theatre. Learn more at http://www.phamaly.org.
If you’re in the Seattle area, don’t miss the Neit/her He nor They/r, the first production of The Non-Binary Monologues Project, a co-pro...2018-04-0952 min
Once Upon a Wine - Fanfic. Performed. Inebriated.Once Upon a Wine Episode 111 – Not the Mama[powerpress]
Erin, Ace, and Andrea are joined by Lyndsay Palmer (check her out on PHAMALY.org) to discuss the newest episode of Once—The Black Fairy. While discussing the show, and it's many saviors, Erin has a minor breakdown before getting to theories on the remainder of the season (series?). Also, the future of the podcast is teased some more.
Drink when you hear: 'The Black Fairy'.
Once Upon a Time airs Sundays at 8:00pm PST!
Once Upon a Wine available for download Thursday's by 12:00 pm PST (ish)!
Support Once Upon a Wi...2017-05-0459 min
????? ?????Once Upon a Wine Episode 111 – Not the MamaErin, Ace, and Andrea are joined by Lyndsay Palmer (check her out on PHAMALY.org) to discuss the newest episode of Once—The Black Fairy. While discussing the show, and it’s many saviors, Erin has a minor breakdown before getting to theories on the remainder of the season (series?). Also, the future of the podcast is teased some more.
Drink when you hear: ‘The Black Fairy’.
Once Upon a Time airs Sundays at 8:00pm PST!
Once Upon a Wine available for download Thursday’s by 12:00 pm PST (ish)!
Support Once Upon a Wine on Patreon and get early access to t...2017-05-0459 min