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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiInside the Minds of the San Francisco Mime Troupe with Valina BrownHey folks, how you doing? Thanks for stopping by. You have reached Green Room On Air and I am your host, Ray Renati. It's a beautiful day today here in the South Bay. Sun shining, birds chirping, and I'm a happy camper. Hope you are too.
Guess what? We have a great guest today. Her name is Valina Brown and she is a company member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe. She's an actor there, a singer, and has been a collaborator since 1992. She's won all kinds of awards and has acted in several of the San...2024-06-2633 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiSoft White Underbelly - Humanity at its Most Raw (rebroadcast)Check out the amazing YouTube Channel called Soft White Underbelly where Mark Laita, a renowned photographer, has found a new calling in interviewing the hidden people of society. Be careful, though, because once you start watching you may not be able to stop.
In 2021visited the surreal Immersive Van Gogh Experience in San Francisco. This is not to be missed. If you have any interest in art and music, this display will give you a free LSD trip and leave you healthy enough to drive home. It's not to be missed!
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2023-04-0627 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiBlake Allen - Award-Winning Composer and Musician, Ray’s spin on the New ”West Side Story”Welcome to another episode of Green Room on Air with Ray Renati where we interview artists who are making the world a better place.Today you will meet Blake Allen, who’s new album “The Shards of an Honor Code Junkie”, which has already debuted #1 on Amazon, #2 on iTunes, and #12 on the Billboard charts. His album “Shards” gained over 1 million streams in less than a month and debuted #1 on Amazon, #2 on iTunes, and #12 on the Billboard charts. “Shards” has surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify alone. His album details his experience growing up as a closeted gay in the Mormon Co...2021-12-2552 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiBlake Allen - Award-Winning Composer and Musician, Ray’s spin on the New ”West Side Story”Welcome to another episode of Green Room on Air with Ray Renati where we interview artists who are making the world a better place.
Today you will meet Blake Allen, who’s new album “The Shards of an Honor Code Junkie”, which has already debuted #1 on Amazon, #2 on iTunes, and #12 on the Billboard charts. His album “Shards” gained over 1 million streams in less than a month and debuted #1 on Amazon, #2 on iTunes, and #12 on the Billboard charts. “Shards” has surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify alone.
His album details his experience growing up as a closeted gay in the Mormon Co...2021-12-2550 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiAlex Bennett - an American Broadcasting Legend (repeat performance)This is a repeat of my chat with Alex Bennett.
Alex Bennett is an American radio personality and talk show host, known for his mix of left-wing politics and humor. He currently hosts a show Tues-Fri on GABNet.net at 10pm ET.
Bennett was born in San Francisco and adopted his on-air name as a tribute to his late father, Alexander Schwarzmann.
During the 1960s, Bennett worked at radio stations around the country, including KILT in Houston, where he used the on-air moniker James Bond and did his show using an English accent, an...2021-05-2243 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiBroadway is Opening in September, and SF Playhouse is Opening in June (sort of)!Things are once again approaching normal as we hear that Broadway and Off-Broadway shows are planning on re-opening in September.
---SF Playhouse is opening with a very innovative production in June! ----
Get tickets
SHOOT ME WHEN…
By Ruben Grijalva
Directed by Susi Damilano
Commissioned by San Francisco Playhouse
PLAY DETAILS
Jackie has dementia. She also has a pact, carefully crafted with her two daughters, for how to depart on her own terms when the time comes. Well, the night has arrived, the girls have gathered, the pl...2021-05-1410 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiGary Stanford on Black Lives Matter in SF Bay Area Theatre (first aired June, 2020)Gary Stanford Jr. is a San Francisco Bay Area veteran actor and director. Ray and Gary reminisce about San Francisco theatre, they discuss the current social atmosphere, white supremacy, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other current social and political topics.
Planet Bay Area Podcast with Gary Stanford Jr.: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetBayArea
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiGary Stanford on Black Lives Matter in SF Bay Area Theatre (first aired June, 2020)Gary Stanford Jr. is a San Francisco Bay Area veteran actor and director. Ray and Gary reminisce about San Francisco theatre, they discuss the current social atmosphere, white supremacy, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other current social and political topics.
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Con...2021-05-081h 24Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiAfter the OscarsJoe Rogan and the Covid Vaccine - Eek. Oscar controversy over who'd numero uno.
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2021-04-3013 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiAfter the OscarsJoe Rogan and the Covid Vaccine - Eek. Oscar controversy over who'd numero uno.
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Closing Song - Angel from Montgomery sung by Ray Renati
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Yesterday we visited the surreal Immersive Van Gogh Experience in San Francisco. This is not to be missed. If you have any interest in art and music, this display will give you a free LSD trip and leave you healthy enough to drive home. It's not to be missed!
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiSoft White Underbelly and The Immersive Van Gogh ExperienceCheck out the amazing YouTube Channel called Soft White Underbelly where Mark Laita, renowned photographer, has found a new calling in interviewing the hidden people of society. Be careful, though, because once you start watching you may not be able to stop.
Yesterday we visited the surreal Immersive Van Gogh Experience in San Francisco. This is not to be missed. If you have any interest in art and music, this display will give you a free LSD trip and leave you healthy enough to drive home. It's not to be missed!
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay Wrecks His Knee and Reviews Hillbilly ElegyI went skiing this weekend and blew out my knee. Here the incredible tale!
We also take a look at the film "Hillbilly Elegy" its politics and how Glen Close has been nominated for both an Oscar and a Razzie in the same movie!
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Closing Song - Angel from Montgomery sung by Ray Renati
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Contact Ray: GreenRoomOnAir@gma...2021-04-1523 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay Wrecks His Knee and Reviews Hillbilly ElegyI went skiing this weekend and blew out my knee. Here the incredible tale!
We also take a look at the film "Hillbilly Elegy" its politics and how Glen Close has been nominated for both an Oscar and a Razzie in the same movie!
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Music by Carly Ozard: carlyozard.com
Closing Song - Angel from Montgomery sung by Ray Renati
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiCork, Ireland's Greatest Living Poet - Paul O'MahonyToday's guest is Paul O'Mahony. Paul, a poet, and audiophile from Glanmire, Cork, Ireland is more than a ton of fun. Enjoy!
Be sure to check out Paul's Podcast Business Jazz - The podcast about how to be genuinely attractive in business today.
Read Paul's poetry here.
Paul's volume of Poetry on Amazon.
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Music by Carly Ozard: carlyozard.com
Closing Song - Imagine sung by Ray Renati
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Be sure to check out Paul's Podcast Business Jazz - The podcast about how to be genuinely attractive in business today.
Read Paul's poetry here.
Paul's volume of Poetry on Amazon.
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Music by Carly Ozard: carlyozard.com
Closing Song - Imagine sung by Ray Renati
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Please take a little time and rate my po...2021-04-0857 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiPablo Rossil of Swingin' with the MusicSWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC
ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUMS
Coming 2021
SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY
and
SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE: VOLUME 2
Listen to all of Pablo's Music Here:
Swingin' With The Music (swinginmusic.com)
OR ON
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At the conclusion of the project’s first “For Your Consideration” GRAMMY® livestream, SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE creator, PABLO ROSSIL, announced two upcoming albums to be released in 2021: SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY and
SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE: VOLUME 2.
Shares ROSSIL, “We had such...2021-04-0138 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiMichael Grant and the Zombie Apocalypse (replay)Today we discuss Ray's addiction to chocolate-covered berries, our current pandemic, and most importantly, we have a special interview with the UK-based musician, Michael Grant.
Michael Grant's Web Site: https://www.michaelgrantmusician.com/
Michael A. Grant is a freelance musician, proficient on clarinets, bassoon, saxophones and flute. He is currently based in Manchester but available for work throughout the universe.
Michael is an experienced performer in a variety of genres, including orchestral music, big band swing, and traditional jazz. He is also in high demand as a reed player for musical the...2021-02-2642 minGreen Room On Air with Ray Renati"TV Channeling Podcast" Hosts -Tachi and KevinToday my guests are Tachi Egwu and Kevin Williams of the TV Channeling Podcast.
I've known Tachi and Kevin for about five or six years. When it comes to television and film, they really know their stuff.
Find TV Channeling at www.tvchanneling.com
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiBenzo Journey Update - Meg MacKay and Carly Ozard - What the World Needs Now is Love - A Benefit ConcertFirst, we have a stream of consciousness exploration discussing benzodiazepine dependence, Karen's enforcing masking in the open air, CBTi and insomnia, and Ray's mom calling him by his middle name.
Our Guests: Carly Ozard and Meg MacKay
The Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation presents…
What The World Needs Now is Love: A Valentine Concert Celebrating Broadway
- A Benefit for: REAF’s Small Emergency Grants Program to support
members of the theater community impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
WHEN: SAT. FEBRUARY 13, 2021, 7:00 pm
WHERE: LIVE STREAMED ON YOUTUBE LIVE
WHO: Includ...2021-02-041h 00Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiBenzo Journey Update - Meg MacKay and Carly Ozard - What the World Needs Now is Love - A Benefit ConcertFirst, we have a stream of consciousness exploration discussing benzodiazepine dependence, Karen's enforcing masking in the open air, CBTi and insomnia, and Ray's mom calling him by his middle name.
Our Guests: Carly Ozard and Meg MacKay
The Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation presents…
What The World Needs Now is Love: A Valentine Concert Celebrating Broadway
- A Benefit for: REAF’s Small Emergency Grants Program to support
members of the theater community impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
WHEN: SAT. FEBRUARY 13, 2021, 7:00 pm
WHERE: LIVE STREAMED ON YOUTUBE LIVE
WHO: ...2021-02-041h 00Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiLove in the Time of Covid - 6 Short Plays - 2 Nights"Love in the Time of Covid" is six short new plays written by Neva Hutchinson, Bridgette Dutta Portman, and Richard Talavera, produced by the St. Peter's Players, Redwood City.
Player favorites Susan Mitchell, John McGill, Alejandro Mejia, Alec Braun and Roseannie Garraud will be appearing, along with Ruth Anne Lambert, Julie Lanesy and Paul Costello.
Reserve your Zoom Seats: https://cutt.ly/LoveAndCovid
---Neva Hutchinson has acted in New York, Maine and the Bay Area in over 60 theater productions. She's worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Lee Sankowich, Kevin Malony and Libby Appel. In f...2021-01-3031 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiThe Siege of the Capitol Building
1)This week we witnessed one of the most shocking and dangerous acts of domestic terrorism seen in the United States in recent times. Perhaps it was only overshadowed by the Oklahoma City Bombing back in 1995. Hear the names of all 147 Republican legislators who voted to overturn the election results. Here's the list of legislators: https://cutt.ly/Cjvx1F7
2) Must Watch TV: "Schitt's Creek" on Netflix, "The Bureau" on Vudu.
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2020-08-1523 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiGary Stanford Jr. discusses San Francisco Theatre and Black Lives MatterGary Stanford Jr. is a San Francisco Bay Area veteran actor and director. Ray and Gary reminisce about San Francisco theatre, they discuss the current social atmosphere, white supremacy, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other current social and political topics.
Planet Bay Area Podcast with Gary Stanford Jr.: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetBayArea
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Con...2020-07-241h 24Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiGary Stanford Jr. discusses San Francisco Theatre and Black Lives MatterGary Stanford Jr. is a San Francisco Bay Area veteran actor and director. Ray and Gary reminisce about San Francisco theatre, they discuss the current social atmosphere, white supremacy, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other current social and political topics.
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2020-07-241h 24Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiThe New Film "Medicating Normal" and World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day - July 11This Saturday is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day. This day belongs to everyone all over the world—victims of benzodiazepines and their families, friends, caregivers, supportive doctors/medical providers as well as other concerned citizens who wish to bring awareness and force change around the problem of long-term prescription and iatrogenic dependence to benzodiazepines.
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day belongs to the world, and everyone is welcome to participate in whatever way they may wish. If everyone can do just a little something, together we can all make a huge difference.
World Benzodiazapine Awareness Day: https://w-bad.or...2020-07-1015 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiThe New Film "Medicating Normal" and World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day - July 11This Saturday is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day. This day belongs to everyone all over the world—victims of benzodiazepines and their families, friends, caregivers, supportive doctors/medical providers as well as other concerned citizens who wish to bring awareness and force change around the problem of long-term prescription and iatrogenic dependence to benzodiazepines.
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day belongs to the world, and everyone is welcome to participate in whatever way they may wish. If everyone can do just a little something, together we can all make a huge difference.
World Benzodiazapine Awareness Day: https://w-bad.or...2020-07-1015 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiCarly Ozard - Electronic Music Vocalist and SongwriterToday I spoke with Carly Ozard, a rising star in the world of electronic music.
Recently signed to Sobel Nation Records distributed by Warner Bros, Carly’s new tracks and remixes will be available on all major streaming platforms in October, 2019.
A citizen of the world, Carly travels, and writes songs based on her experiences. From Burning Man to Bali, her songs inform her listeners that transcendence and acceptance worldwide is the message. EDM, Punjabi Mantras, and LGBTQ Anthems are just the beginning of her trek into solo artistry. Carly looks forward to showcasing her coll...2020-07-021h 14Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiHamilton the Movie is Coming and other TopicsJust me going off on the world and TV and Trump and whatever is on my so called mind.
Links to Items Discussed Today:
The Great on Hulu
JL Cauvin
After Life
The Madness of George III
Hamilton the Movie
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2020-06-2512 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiBroadwayMania - an online Musical Theatre CompanyToday I spoke with Cecy and Amanda
from the uniquely wonderful on-line musical theatre company, BroadwayMania.
BroadwayMania, creates their own concept of online musical theater. Founded in December 2018, they are an international community of singers and actors who come together on Smule to produce high-quality album covers of Broadway musicals. We are 100% non-profit and open to both professional and amateur performers. They post upcoming auditions on their Smule page, so follow them there or on Instagram to receive updates.
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Broadway Mania Links:
https://www.smule.com/BroadwayMania
https://www.i...2020-06-1754 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiA Look at The Handmaid's TaleToday I take a look at the Hulu hit "The Handmaid's Tale" and how its themes reflect our current political and social climate. Its prescience is sort of eerie. It's also a blast to watch the acting chops of the fabulous Elisabeth Moss, who is in my opinion of our greats.
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2020-06-1022 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiWatch Live Theatre OnlineBLACK LIVES MATTER
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
I recorded this episode before the protests ensued as a result of the tragic murder of George Floyd.
I am completely in support of #blacklivesmatter, #blackouttuesday, and any of the other movements resulting from this tragedy.
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Below are some web sites where you can watch theatre online during our Covid19 pandemic. This list is in no way exhaustive as there probably thousands more theatre companies, operas, and musical venues around the world making there are available through the Internet.
Enjoy and i...2020-06-0315 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiActor on the Road - Musings of the UnemployedToday I'm out walking the doggy on the Palo Alto Baylands and chatting about what's on my mind: Ozark, Outlander, Covid 19, and wind.
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2020-05-0126 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiInterview with Krista Kamman Lowe and Suze Allen - San Francisco Theatre ArtistsWhat a fun conversation I had with Krista Kammen Lowe and Suze Allen. Krista's new play is an excellent piece that uncovers the secrecy and struggle of a family tackling the issue of eating disorders. It's funny, touching, and thoughtful.
I hope you are all well during this struggle with COVID-19. Remember, we will get through this, and come out stronger on the other side.
Love and Peace,
Ray
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About Krista Kamman Lowe
A sample of Krista's art: https://bit.ly/KristaKLowe
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiInterview with Krista Kamman Lowe and Suze Allen - San Francisco Theatre ArtistsWhat a fun conversation I had with Krista Kammen Lowe and Suze Allen. Krista's new play is an excellent piece that uncovers the secrecy and struggle of a family tackling the issue of eating disorders. It's funny, touching, and thoughtful.
I hope you are all well during this struggle with COVID-19. Remember, we will get through this, and come out stronger on the other side.
Love and Peace,
Ray
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About Krista Kamman Lowe
A sample of Krista's art: https://bit.ly/KristaKLowe
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiJohn Prine Tribute and Stuart Brown of the Internet Radio Station - Sounds of BroadwayWhat a few crazy weeks the entire planet has been experiencing due to this scourge we call COVID-19. I often feel like I'm a character in a science fiction film with multiple endings, none of which the author has decided upon yet. Everyone keep safe, and I know we will get through this together.
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But as they say, "The Show Must Go On".
---My tribute to John Prine.
---So, today I present Stuart Brown of the 24/7 Internet radio station Sounds of Broadway.
---You can learn all about Stuart's wo...2020-04-071h 18Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiMichael Grant Interview and The Zombie ApocalypseToday we discuss Ray's addiction to chocolate-covered berries, our current pandemic, and most importantly, we have a special interview with the UK based musician, Michael Grant.
Michael Grant's Web Site: https://www.michaelgrantmusician.com/
Michael A. Grant is a freelance musician, proficient on clarinets, bassoon, saxophones and flute. He is currently based in Manchester but available for work throughout the universe.
Michael is an experienced performer in a variety of genres, including orchestral music, big band swing, and traditional jazz. He is also in high demand as a reed player for mu...2020-03-1542 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - Circle Mirror Trransformation Final ThoughtsAs we close the show Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts, I reflect on the play and my experiences with it with it.
Music by Carly Ozard: https://carlyozard.com
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2019-11-2818 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road - Nov 17, 2019The Two Show Day. CASTRebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at Altarena Playhouse, and Abigail Adams in “1776” for Tri-Valley Valley Theatre. Rebecca spends her free time hiking, playing video games, and eating all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.John Girot* (Shultz) make his debut with LVPAC in Circle Mirror Transformation. Recent credits include A Few Good Men (Hillbarn Theatre), Fifth of July (Aurora Theatre Company), Arcadia (Jewel Theatre Company). He has worked locall...2019-11-1704 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road - Nov 17, 2019The Two Show Day.
CAST
Rebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at Altarena Playhouse, and Abigail Adams in “1776” for Tri-Valley Valley Theatre. Rebecca spends her free time hiking, playing video games, and eating all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.
John Girot* (Shultz) make his debut with LVPAC in Circle Mirror Transformation. Recent credits include A Few Good Men (Hillbarn Theatre), Fifth of July (Aurora Theatre Company), Arcadia (Jewel Theatre Company). He has worked loc...2019-11-1704 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road - Nov 16, 2019Opening night of Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore arts.
https://lvpac.org/event/circle-mirror-transformation/2019-11-15/
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Rebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at Altarena Playhouse, and Abigail Adams in “1776” for Tri-Valley Valley Theatre. Rebecca spends her free time hiking, playing video games, and eating all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.
John Girot* (Shultz) make his debut with LVPAC in Circle Mirror Transformation. Recent credits include A Few Good Men (Hillbarn Theatre...2019-11-1609 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road - Nov 16, 2019Opening night of Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore arts. https://lvpac.org/event/circle-mirror-transformation/2019-11-15/CASTRebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at Altarena Playhouse, and Abigail Adams in “1776” for Tri-Valley Valley Theatre. Rebecca spends her free time hiking, playing video games, and eating all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.John Girot* (Shultz) make his debut with LVPAC in Circle Mirror Transformation. Recent credits include A Few Good Men (Hillbarn Theatre), Fifth o...2019-11-1609 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 14, 2019The rehearsal process. Insomnia and Stage Fright. 2019-11-1512 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 12, 2019Dress rehearsal with the set. 2019-11-1306 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 10, 2019The first dress rehearsal for Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts2019-11-1307 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 5, 2019Rehearsing CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION with Livermore Arts.
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Music: CarlyOzard.com2019-11-0605 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay’s Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 3, 2019Driving home from rehearsal of “Circle Mirror Transformation” in Livermore, CA.
2019-11-0406 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiLove Letters by A.R. Gurney and a Chat with Cristina Anselmo and Neva HutchinsonNeva and Cristina have been seen on stage in London, the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. Neva has performed in over 60 stage productions and has worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Will Smith, Jon Voight and others. Cristina has worked at many of the professional companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angles including Theatreworks, Capital Stage, Pacific Rep. and the Grove Theatre (L.A.). Ray has teamed up with these two powerhouses to put together a production of "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney.
Love Letters will be showing at the Dragon Theatre in R...2019-09-1427 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - The Cabaret CatastropheReady to interview the fabulous Cate Hayman (Sally Bowles) at SF Playhouse, I forgot to turn on the recorder and we talked but nothing was saved. This is a mistake I will never make again!
Cabaret at SF Playhouse is a must see musical.
Get your tickets here.
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2019-07-1904 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts 7-14-2019Ray talks about his second time seeing Hamilton, more on Cabaret at SF Playhouse, living life as a cabby, and the Toure de France. www.raysgreenroom.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support2019-07-1410 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts 7-14-2019Ray talks about his second time seeing Hamilton, more on Cabaret at SF Playhouse, living life as a cabby, and the Toure de France.
www.raysgreenroom.com2019-07-1410 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay’ Shorts OutdoorsMore thoughts on the musical Cabaret. The British parody film: Hot Fuzz on Netflix2019-07-0806 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts: Cabaret at San Francisco PlayhouseIf you happen to be in San Francisco or even if you have to make a special trip, a must see show that’s happening right now is the fantastic musical Cabaret playing at the San Francisco Playhouse. Do yourself a favor and go see this show!
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiSan Francisco Mime TroupeRecently I spoke with Ellen Callas and Daniel Savio of the Tony Award winning SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE.
The company opened a new musical today entitled "Treasure Island".
"Treasure Island" - is it the mythical isle where untold wealth awaits marauding pirates, or the freezing cold, artificial island in the middle of San Francisco Bay awaiting cut-throat developers? Or is it both? That's the question for Jill Hawkins when an old sea-dog of a developer drops anchor in her office at City Hall, and drops a mystery in her lap. "Developers...they scour the map l...2019-07-0538 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiSan Francisco Mime TroupeRecently I spoke with Ellen Callas and Daniel Savio of the Tony Award winning SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE.
The company opened a new musical today entitled "Treasure Island".
"Treasure Island" - is it the mythical isle where untold wealth awaits marauding pirates, or the freezing cold, artificial island in the middle of San Francisco Bay awaiting cut-throat developers? Or is it both? That's the question for Jill Hawkins when an old sea-dog of a developer drops anchor in her office at City Hall, and drops a mystery in her lap. "Developers...they scour the map l...2019-07-0538 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - May 26, 2019We all have a lot to be grateful for despite whatever hardships we may encounter. I also talk about staged readings, and the TV shows True Detective season three, and Barry, both on HBO.
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2019-05-2710 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiMay 1, 2019 21:56 - Ray's Shorts2019-05-0209 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiMarch 30, 2019 - Ray's Shorts - The 'Momma Mia!' Chronicles"Mamma Mia!" - One of the first smash hit Juke-Box musicals.
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2019-03-3008 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - "Mamma Mia!" Chronicles - 3-17-2019How do actors learn all those lines?!!
Is Ray wearing briefs or boxers?
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2019-03-1814 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay's Shorts - "Mamma Mia!" Chronicles - 3-17-2019How do actors learn all those lines?!!
Is Ray wearing briefs or boxers?
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiMarch 12, 2019 - Ray's Shorts - Mamma Mia! - 1Mamma Mia! at City College of San Francisco - rehearsal report. Conan without Borders on Netflix. 2019-03-1306 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiMarch 9, 209 - Ray's ShortsMamma Mia! at City College of San Francisco
My thoughts about the Best Picture Award at the Oscars
2019-03-1014 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiFeb 5, 2019 - Ray's Shorts - "Come from Away"Ray talks about his stupendous experience seeing the hit Broadway musical - "Come from Away".
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2019-02-0612 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiFeb 1, 2019 - Ray's ShortsFriday Night Fun. Playbill.com Broadway Quiz
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2019-02-0210 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 30, 2019 - Ray's ShortsThe 2019 SAG Awards 2019-01-3118 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 25, 2019 - Ray's ShortsBohemian Rhapsody and the Witch Hunt Continues
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2019-01-2506 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 23, 2019 - Ray's ShortsHow to find discount tickets for Broadway, off-Broadway, and touring shows.
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2019-01-2412 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 22, 2019 - Ray's ShortsIt's Oscar Time!
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2019-01-2310 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 21, 2019 - Ray's ShortsHappy Martin Luther King Day!
My experience in directing "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall
Starring Nathalie Autumn Bennett and Michael Wayne Rice
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2019-01-2207 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 18, 2019 - Ray's ShortsToday I received more SAG Awards Screener DVDs in the mail - House of Cards, GLOW, and Maniac! Check it out, DOGS!
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2019-01-1909 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 17, 2019 - Ray's ShortsThe Handmaid‘s Tale, Ozark, the Kominsky method. James Franco is getting hitched. Nancy Pelosi had her airplane taken away from her sandbox.
2019-01-1809 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJan 16, 2019 - Ray's ShortsI have my SAG Movies!2019-01-1710 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiNeva Hutchinson - On Acting (Part II)
Neva Hutchinson has acted in New York, Maine and the Bay Area in over 60 theater productions. She's worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Lee Sankowich, Kevin Malony and Libby Appel. In film, she's worked with Jon Voight and Will Smith. She's trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and with Richard Seyd and Wynn Handman. She recently appeared at the Phoenix Theater in San Francisco in "By The Waters of Babylon" by Robert Schenkkan. Presently, she's appeared in the lead role in "Raptured: the Disappearance and Discovery of Aimee Semple McPherson". Also, she can currently be seen as a...2019-01-1054 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiMugzy Brady - Hip Hop Artist from AustraliaBorn on the 22nd of January 1991 Mugzy had to fight through his adolescent years. Struggling with deep internal stress, he found inspiration in Eminem after his first encounter with Hip-Hop when he heard the song 'The Way I Am'. Mugzy felt that he could strongly relate to the lyrics in Eminem's songs & began to change his image to be a true representative of the Hip-Hop culture.
As he developed his style and studied Hip-Hop, he found further inspiration from the legends: 2 Pac, Biggie, 50 Cent, DMX, & searched further into the roots of Hip-Hop to re-discover artists like Public Enemy, N...2018-09-0630 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiDavid Rosen - Musician/Composer for Film and TV, Film PodcasterMy guest today is David Rosen. David is a musician who has written music for numerous films, TV shows and commericals.
David Rosen – an Award-Winning Composer and Producer with over 12 years of industry experience!
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, David has been working on numerous projects since 1999. While his passion expands across a wide span of genres, David is most notably known for his electronic and new age sounds, which are sometimes infused with a little hip-hop and rock. He works with clients from all across the globe.
The son of world-famous record collector Rich Ro...2018-08-3023 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJake Shimabukuro - Straight White Men - School of Rock - Angels in AmericaWhat a couple of weeks! I have been to three fabulous plays and to a concert featuring one of the best ukulele players in the world.
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Marin Theatre Company (https://www.marintheatre.org/
Young Jean Lee (http://youngjeanlee.org/
School of Rock - Broadway (https://us.schoolofrockthemusical.com/)
Berkeley Rep (https://www.berkeleyrep.org/)
Amios West (https://www.amioswest.org/)
My people, I really need some rankings on Itunes. It's really the best way I can get my podcast out...2018-07-2537 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiJohn Fisher of Theatre Rhinoceros - Priscilla, Queen of the DesertToday I spoke with John Fisher, the Executive Director of Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest running queer theatre in the world. John directed the award-winning musical - Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
After last year’s (2017) sold-out run, and the most successful show in the 40-year history of Theatre Rhinoceros is thrilled to be presenting - BY POPULAR DEMAND - an encore production for 2017/2018 Season of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical. Priscilla has a book by Australian film director/writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 Oscar...2018-06-1824 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiShotz! - The Tony Awards - Summer Broadway SensationsThis week we take a look at Shotz! in San Francisco, The Tony Awards and Robert De Niro, the Anthony Bordain tragedy, and finally your summer Broadway Show List!
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AMIOSWEST WAS FOUNDED in 2012 as the West Coast outpost of Amios. Amios (Art and Music in our Souls) was founded in 2009 by alumni of the National Theatre Conservatory. Since its inception, Amios has worked with over 500 artists to produce more than 300 original short, one-act and full-length plays in New York City, San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles.
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Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiShotz! - The Tony Awards - Summer Broadway SensationsThis week we take a look at Shotz! in San Francisco, The Tony Awards and Robert De Niro, the Anthony Bordain tragedy, and finally your summer Broadway Show List!
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AMIOSWEST WAS FOUNDED in 2012 as the West Coast outpost of Amios. Amios (Art and Music in our Souls) was founded in 2009 by alumni of the National Theatre Conservatory. Since its inception, Amios has worked with over 500 artists to produce more than 300 original short, one-act and full-length plays in New York City, San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles.
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THE MOON ALSO...2018-06-1435 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiBeing the Best - The Seduction of PopularityWhat does it mean to you to be successful? Must you be well known?
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2018-05-1422 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay on the Road- an Actor Tells AllTonight we had our preview of you are my sunshine at the Phoenix Theatre in San Francisco. I tell you the ins and outs of all the BackStage. shenanigans, and why one should avoid Thai food right before going on stage.
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2018-04-2009 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiMy Rant about Trump - Heisenberg at A.C.T. - You are my Sunshine at The Phoenix TheatreMy Web Site: Rayrenati.com
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At A.C.T.
by Simon Stephens
Directed by Hal Brooks
March 14 – April 8, 2018 (closed)
A.C.T.’s Geary Theater
415 Geary Street
Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes, with no intermission
2018-04-1519 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiMy Rant about Trump - Heisenberg at A.C.T. - You are my Sunshine at The Phoenix TheatreMy Web Site: Rayrenati.com
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1) A special Trump Rant - Enjoy
2) HEISENBERG
At A.C.T.
by Simon Stephens
Directed by Hal Brooks
March 14 – April 8, 2018 (closed)
A.C.T.’s Geary Theater
415 Geary Street
Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes, with no intermission
2018-04-1519 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiBonnie Raitt Live in Concert and "Hamlet" at National Theatre LondonThis week I saw two shows I loved!
The GREAT "Bonnie Raitt" at the San Jose Civic
"Hamlet" with National Theatre London
BONNIE RAITT
In March of 2000, Bonnie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; this was followed by her welcome into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, along with her father, in June 2001.
After the Fundamental tour, she went back into the studio with her veteran road band to record 'Silver Lining', released in 2002. Featuring Bonnie's stunning interpretation of the David Gray-penned title track, the Gra...2018-03-2214 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiSuze Allen - playwright, director, co-founder of 3Girls Theater CompanySuze Allen is a resident playwright at Three Girls Theatre and a co-founder of the company. 3Girls Theatre Company is proud to be one of the very few theater companies in the nation that produce only plays by women playwrights. 3GT seeks more than “gender parity” in the theater: the company has a vision of a world where stories told by women are heard onstage just as often as stories told by men. In other words – 3GT wants to help change our cultural mindset!
Suze is a published author, teacher, dramaturg and director with credits on both coasts. S...2017-12-0934 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay on the Road - Staged ReadingI will be performing in a staged reading of the play called shooting star. The performance begins at 3:30 PM today Saturday, November 11. It will be held at the Phoenix theater on the corner of Mason and or Farrell in San Francisco. It’s right next to the nightclub Ruby Skye. It should be a lot of fun. My website is RayRenati.com.
2017-11-1106 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay on the Road - The at Home AuditionThe Times they are a Changing! I just did another at home audition for a movie. This seems to be a trend now. It's all the rage. You tape your own audition, edit it, and send it along to the casting director.
2017-10-2001 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay on the Road - Word for WordRay on the Road is a brand new real time series. I will be creating episodes from the trenches: auditions, movie sets, back stage at theatres. Today I describe my audition with the innovative theatre company Word for Word. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support2017-10-1802 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiRay on the Road - Word for WordRay on the Road is a brand new real time series. I will be creating episodes from the trenches: auditions, movie sets, back stage at theatres. Today I describe my audition with the innovative theatre company Word for Word.
2017-10-1802 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiCelia MauriceThis week Ray interviews Celia Maurice, a San Francisco based, award winning actor. You are listening to Wave Radio.
2017-09-0114 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiA Week in the Life of an Actor Looking for a GigToday, Ray tells you about his week as an actor in San Francisco. What is it like to continually put yourself out there looking for the next acting gig? Listen and find out!
2017-08-2513 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiStage Acting TechniqueThis week Ray talks about what it’s like to actually rehearse a play and then perform in from of a live audience. Ray discusses the sheer terror of the first performance and the development of a play over time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support2017-08-1813 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiStage Acting TechniqueThis week Ray talks about what it’s like to actually rehearse a play and then perform in from of a live audience. Ray discusses the sheer terror of the first performance and the development of a play over time.
2017-08-1813 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiShakespeare 101 (Encore Broadcast)Ray is on holiday so this is a replay of "In the Green Room with Ray Renati - Shakespeare 101. 24th March, 2017" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support2017-08-0406 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiShakespeare 101 (Encore Broadcast)Ray is on holiday so this is a replay of "In the Green Room with Ray Renati - Shakespeare 101. 24th March, 2017"
2017-08-0406 minGreen Room On Air with Ray RenatiPotpourriThis week Ray talks a little Tony Awards, a little Kevin Spacey, a little Laurie Metcalf along with some Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway fun.
2017-06-1611 min
Green Room On Air with Ray RenatiHow Actors Learn Their LinesA weekly podcast that explores the exciting world of theatre, musical theatre, film, opera, and other performing arts. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, your host, Ray Renati, explores local Bay Area theatre as well as theatre and live entertainment from New York City to London, to Paris. Drop by every Tuesday to hear a new episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support2017-02-2404 min