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NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Mike PerryMike Perry takes a break from his long haul trucking ventures to stop by the WKXL NH Unscripted studio and chat us up! I first met Mike while performing a play at the Hatbox Theater in Concord. The rigors of otr trucking take center stage for a good portion of the show as Mike gives me an inside look at what it’s like to be a trucker. And it ain’t pretty let me tell ya! Then we get into Mike’s side gig of photography and his website Clardy Short PhotographyClardy Short Photography . Most of his photographs can be...
2024-07-0544 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Scott MilletteTodays’ WKXL NH Unscripted guest was my good friend Scott Millette. Scott and I discuss working on the short indie film called “Teddy”. “Teddy is a throwback to 80’s slasher films…Teddy was shot in a total of under 6 hour, with no real plan.” Scott talks about Rebel House. “An amazing new creative Co-work space” that’s in the Fox Run Mall in Newington, NH. It’s an absolutely gorgeous facility dedicated to creativity and for podcasting (audio/visual). You have to see the photos to believe it! We also get into the NHFF in Portsmouth as well as the current state of f...
2024-07-0444 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Dan AdamsNot sure how I haven’t had my friend Dan Adams on the WKXL show NH Unscripted before, but, it’s time to correct that error in judgment!! He’s been a paramedic since 2003. Was a police officer in the early 2000’s. So his life was public safety before he needed to make a change and got into education. He went to college for News Reporting and Anchoring, had some job offers but didn’t want to move across the country. He had always wanted to be an actor. So started doing some community theater then took a break. Then got c...
2024-06-2844 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Daniel SilettiNo pressure on my end, but, rumor has it that we have a new WKXL show starting up called “Soundtrack Cinema” and it will be hosted by Daniel Siletti and it has fallen on my shoulders NH Unscripted to introduce him to our beautiful WKXL audience. The show’s basis will be Daniel playing themes, soundtracks, and songs from silver and small screens as well as some fun games and bonuses at the end of episodes. He’s been crazy active on his YT channel paying tribute to some of the best films and franchises ever. Time for me to get al...
2024-06-2644 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Jennifer Sue RockwellToday’s guest was my friend Jennifer Sue Rockwell. Jenn and I go wayyyyy back and it was time to do some catching up. Her acting resume is darn impressive with gigs at the Seacoast Rep, the Palace Theatre, some stints with National touring companies and she’s even spent some time performing in Maui!!! She directs, does 1- on -1 acting coaching AND she’s now doing floral artistry with her business “Flowers by Jennifer”. One hour just wasn’t enough, but, we managed to get in the good stuff!
2024-06-2245 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted | Ray Talks Local TheatreHow many times do I have to tell WKXL NOT to leave me alone in the studio? Oh well. We are fast approaching the end of June and that means that theaters are gearing up for opening nights!!! And so I take a look at some of the plays that just opened or will be opening shortly like Jersey Boys at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, A Night of One Acts and Opera at the Pittsfield Players. I also talk about my disappointment with the recent Frankie Valli concert that my wife and I attended at Mohegan Sun as well as...
2024-06-1944 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Clint KloseI’m not even sure where to begin describing the chat I had with my long time friend Clint Klose when he stopped by WKXL's NH Unscripted. We talked about the one act play festival that his students from Concord High School participated in and their success there. Clint then talked about RB Productions (hint: they are unbelievably busy), his role there and then out of the blue he dropped a piece of remarkable breaking news about RB and its future with CCA-NH. Lastly, Clint goes into details about the success of his program at CRTC (Concord Regional Technical Ce...
2024-06-1444 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Andrew PinardAlmost all entertainment is magical to a certain degree. However today’s entertaining episode is ALL about magic. Real Magic. In fact it’s all about “Discovering Magic”, Andrew Pinard’s magic show that is taking place for the next 3 months at the Kimball Jenkins Estate in Concord. What I love about speaking with Andrew, besides the magic, is the history behind some of the magic that he brings. His knowledge of his craft is downright fascinating! AND he did not one, but, TWO pieces of magic in the studio. One that you can perform at home while he’s performing...
2024-06-1244 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted | Rays Local Arts UpdatesHoo boy! It's another stream of consciousness. I've warned them about letting me alone in the studio... Riding solo again today I brought up various productions that are happening this summer at the Winnipesaukeeplayhouse, the NL Barn Playhouse, the M&D Playhouse in Conway, the Powerhouse Theatre and the Pittsfield Players. I gave a quick recap of the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative Play Festival held at Prescott Farm this past weekend. I give a quick look at some upcoming interviews and finally, I talk about the Market Days coming up in Concord June 20-22.
2024-06-0845 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Gary Locke & Chuck FrayThe Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative Play Festival @ Prescott Farm in Laconia is once again tackled by WKXL NH Unscripted! Today’s guests, Gary Locke (one of the directors) and Chuck Fray (one of the writers) stop in to discuss the Festival in more detail. We talked about things like: Is the shortened format easier or more difficult to work with? What do they think the actors, audience and writers will take away from the event? How does writing for a shorter play impact the structure of the writing? Why even do a Play Festival with plays that are under 15-20 mi...
2024-06-0144 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with K. StawaszToday’s episode on WKXl NH Unscripted was all about the Powerhouse Theatre upcoming “free to attend” Play Festival at Prescott Farm in Laconia this weekend June 1st and 2nd. Pumping it up with me is K. Stawasz. 14 short plays written by local talent, directed by local talent and performed by local talent will be showcased for free both days. We break down what it takes to accomplish that goal as well as get some background info on our guest!
2024-05-2945 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Tom SeilerToday guest on NH Unscripted at WKXL was Tom Seiler. As a stage actor he has appeared in over 197 plays including the leads in such shows as The Man who came to Dinner, Rumors, Dam Yankees, Cheaper by the Dozen, and many others. He spent 10 years in television news working for CNN for the first three years they were on the air. He spent 4 years on the New Hampshire Film Commission, 2 years as Chairman. He has shot and edited more than 2000 News stories as a camerman. He worked in Radio for WUNH FM and hosted his own 90 minute talk sho...
2024-05-2544 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted: Ray handles The NH Opera Idol InterviewsWhat I know about opera is pathetically slim. Shocking, I know. That’s right nobody comes to me when they have questions about it, but, I needed to get a little more “culcha” in my life and so I broke down and went to NH Opera Idol recently held at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord. I was intending to quietly slid in as an audience member, but, was quickly pressed in to service by station manager Cat Martinez to conduct some “man on the street” interviews. Todays show is the result of my attempt to accomplish that task. No a...
2024-05-2343 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Alex StoyleCars & Coffee. My God does it get much better than that? Alex Stoyle, owner of Revelstoke coffee in downtown Concord, drops in to talk about the event he created. Cars & Coffee on Capitol hosted by Revelstoke Coffee is a gathering of people and their vehicles in beautiful downtown Concord, New Hampshire. All makes and models are welcome and encouraged. From rat-rods to exotics, muscle cars to imports, tuners to classics and everything in-between, if you’re proud of it, they want to see it. Held alongside the state capitol building on Capitol Street and Park Street in Concord, NH directly ac...
2024-05-1844 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Benjamin DavisWere you aware that there’s a cutting edge film studio located in Derry, NH? Don’t feel bad, neither did I until recently. It’s called Studio Lab and it’s one of the most fascinating places in the state. Benjamin Davis, director of the studio, drops by to give us the details. Some of the companies that have used their facilities include Disney, Prime Amazon, Titleist, Sony, Hannaford and Red Bull! Not only do they have “the largest film studio and recording space in New Hampshire” complete with 20ft high lighting grid and 2200 sq.ft.space they have a recor...
2024-05-1544 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Alex Stoyle & Karen BassettI love coffee. Wayyyyyy too much to be honest. Anyway I thought that I fell into a fever dream when I found out that there’s a coffee event called The Northeast Coffee Festival coming to Concord, NH on May 10-11. It’s being hosted by two of my favorite coffee houses Revelstoke Coffee and Wayfarer Roasters. Alex Stoyle and Karen Bassett, respectively, come by and give me the deets on this event for all of us java addicts. There are going to workshops on espresso, tea, and homebrewing. There’ll be panel discussions, coffee tastings AND “drumroll please” a 2024 Lat...
2024-05-1144 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Andrew LidestriDid you know that there’s a heckuva theater group that’s north of Lincoln? I didn’t even think that there was life north of Lincoln! Well, there is and it’s called Theatre UP in Littleton, NH and the founding artistic director for them, Andrew Lidestri, drops by WKXL NH Unscripted to chat with Ray Dudley about the great work that’s happening wayyyyyyyy up there! A gorgeous ride north, a stunning little community and a vibrant arts program all in one beautiful package.Andrew talks about their upcoming production of “Curtains”, their new season, classes, youth p...
2024-05-0944 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Jim RosenbergThis guy just cracks me up!!! Jim Rosenberg from Shaheen & Gordon makes a return visit to try to impress me with his E-bike. Not gonna happen! We also discuss his upcoming trip to Copenhagen with his BFF’s, his previous trip to Amsterdam with those same BFF’s, his daughter getting into Clemson, the Concord High girls undefeated season and, as usual, much, much more.
2024-05-0544 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Bryan HalperinBryan Halperin from the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative stops by to chat. We discussed PTCs’ relatively new relationship with the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, more thoughts on great theatre and acting. PTC is incredibly busy! Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof are on May 2nd and 3rd with info on their website. Tuck Everlasting goes up May 10-12, get your tickets! Bryan and I really encourage anyone that’s considering attempting to act to come for the auditions, but, more importantly get out of the house and go see a show! Live theater is happening all around our state. Support them...
2024-05-0144 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Amy AntonucciAmy Antonucci, Living Land Permaculture, returns to bring us a little deeper into the world of permaculture. She discusses the differences between organic gardening vs permaculture. The why’s and how’s of soil building complete with a tutorial on the technique of lasagna gardening. We talked about soil testing and the best place to get it done. The best plants to begin with, the theory of “chop and drop”, no till gardening, the Seacoast Permaculture Group and much more. She is the main organizer for Seacoast NH Permaculture and was proud to be named Leading Gardener of 2017 and Mentor of...
2024-04-2744 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Tom LottTom Lott from the Actor Cooperative in Derry wanted to come by and talk up their latest production “The Trail to Oregon”. And when I read that an audience member said “Dying of dysentery has never been so much fun” I couldn’t wait. And THEN I saw a post about a ballet number with a “horny” very happy cow and a farmer, welllllllllll to say that my curiosity was piqued would be the understatement of the century. Fake beards, audiences getting to pay to pick who dies, ballet with a cow, songs about dysentery… I mean I’m all in!!!! Second weeke...
2024-04-2444 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Christopher OuelletteChristopher Ouellette from Chesterton Stage Productions stops WKXL and NH Unscripted in to talk about his love for the work of G.K. Chesterton and the success of their recent production of “Magic: A Fantastical Comedy” in Rochester, NH. CSP is a youth oriented company with workshops, a two week theater camp (which will include a June performance of “Alice Through the Looking Glass”), teen improv class, help with auditions and a Sept. 2024 production of “The Nutcracker and Mouse King”.
2024-04-2044 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Brian MessinaBrian Messina, owner of the Royal T Car Wash in Derry, dropped by WKXL and NH Unscripted and gives us a boatload of info on his car wash business. One of the fastest hours I’ve spent with a guest and it was all about his car wash!! From part time employee to ultimately becoming a passionate owner. I met Brian at a Studio Lab open house in Derry (another topic for another episode) and he started to talk about his car wash; how he started, his issues with the state, the technology, etc. Some inside baseball and a great...
2024-04-1244 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWell, it was time to put on my WKXL big boy pants and do a solo episode! Trying to talk by yourself for an hour was a little more difficult than I had imagined, but, it was time to give it a shot. Topics for this episode were spotlighting Mike Perry’s website “Clardy Short Photography” and Instagram account @clardyshortphotography and walking through Jeremiah Smith’s incredible website “The Casting Connection” which does a superb job of aggregating audition postings from around the country and making it a one stop shop! Then it was time to talk about local productions...
2024-04-1045 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNH Unscripted with Karielle SilkKarielle Silk called into WKXL and spoke with NH Unscripted about a project she and some friends are working on at The Fourth Ministries. It’s a music album. What’s it like to create a music album? What if it’s not just a music album, but, a Christian music album? Do the songs have to have a meaning and/or a purpose greater than just be entertaining? If so, why and what would that be? What’s the process to create the songs? Who’s involved in producing and marketing it? Also, the group is going to take it on...
2024-04-0545 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyLast Gas - Heather Carmichael & Suzanne WattsHeather and Suzanne spend some time educating me about their theater paths and about their performances in "Last Gas" which will be performed at the Concord City Auditorium May 6-8.Tickets:https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=cpcnh
2022-04-2959 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyLast Gas - Wayland Bunnell and Patrick McGranaghanWayland Bunnell and Patrick McGranaghan take a moment to talk about the play "Last Gas" which will be opening shortly in the Concord City Auditorium.May 6-8, 2022Directed by Wayland BunnellCast ListNat Paradis: Patrick McGranaghanTroy Paridis-Pulcifer: Ryan FlahertyDwight Paradis: Eric StanleyGuy Gagnon: Jerry SmithCherry-Tracy Pulcifer: Heather CarmichaelLureen Legassey Soloway: Suzanne WattsSynopsis:Last Gas by John CarianiNat Paradis is a Red Sox-loving part-time dad who manages Paradis Last Convenient Store, the last...
2022-04-2640 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit -the AudienceOur fifth and final WRRR interview in our series.This time we talk with Peggy Rae Johnson, an audience member who saw four different performances starring four different actors.Her insights are wonderful, honest, deep and sincere.
2021-11-071h 13
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit - The Actors part 3My chats with the cast of White Rabbit Red Rabbit continues as I sit down with Aaron Compagna (#7) and Katie Dunn-Law (#9) about what it like for them to perform this intriguing play.
2021-11-041h 16
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit - the Actors part 2In 2021 the Community Players of Concord staged nine performances, using nine different actors, of the play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit".No actor can have seen a previous production or have ever been in a previous production and once they've performed they can never perform it a second time.With no rehearsals, no directions and having never seeing the set before they walked onto it on their performance night, each performer was tasked with opening their script on stage for the first time and perform the piece.Today I talk with performer #8, Chris Avery. We...
2021-10-1858 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit - the ActorsIn 2021 the Community Players of Concord staged nine performances, using nine different actors, of the play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit".No actor can have seen a previous production or have ever been in a previous production and once they've performed they can never perform it a second time.With no rehearsals, no directions and having never seeing the set before they walked onto it on their performance night, each performer was tasked with opening their script on stage for the first time and perform the piece.This is the first, of several actor in...
2021-10-1636 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit - the ProducersWhat's it like to produce a play where your actors never see the script until they get on a live stage?No rehearsals, no directions, the actor doesn't see the set or the script until the performance!Wayland and Lacy give me all the details, well, as much as they can divulge anyhow, about the craziness of the play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit".
2021-10-0454 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyMatt Cahoon & A.J. DittyA few years ago Matt Cahoon from theater Kapow contacted A.J. Ditty and asked if he would write a play for him. That play is about to be staged in Derry, NH and Charlestown, MA.Matt and A.J. take some time to discuss the process, the cast and the production in general.We especially discuss the back story of the play and the very interesting casting choices that were made to enhance the productions value.
2021-09-201h 13
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJoel Mercier - 2020Just as the "you-know-what" ramps up in the USA I chat with Joel about himself, Jeans Playhouse and how they're prepping for the deep sleep the virus is putting on live theatre.
2021-06-1149 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyNeil Pankurst - 2020Neil and I take time to chat about the impact of the pandemic on theater in general and The Winnie Playhouse in particular.
2021-06-1137 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyChuck Emmons - 2019Chuck gives us an overview of what the NHCTA and NETC are all about. He also talks a bit about adjudicating show and tries to get me to open up about myself.https://youtu.be/_VV8OLPvpu4 https://www.facebook.com/groups/nhcta
2021-06-041h 08NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyQueen City Improv - 2019Improve for the People! In our first (YES you read that right: OUR FIRST) podcast video we bring Aaron Compagna and Toby H. Paul from QCI (Queen City Improv) into the studio and talk about what the hell is improv comedy and why in the world would anyone want to do it?e568b689f8d9bc5ac3950fa9f3561c81
2021-05-291h 13NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJim Webber - 2019Jim Webber and I talk about his background and his early days in L.A. as well as ideas about set design. Then, around the 40 minute mark, we talk about "Somethings Afoot" a play he's producing for the Community Players of Concord.e568b689f8d9bc5ac3950fa9f3561c81
2021-05-291h 16NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyDonald Tongue - 2019 Part IIIn part 2 Donald helps us to see the evolution and future of New World Theatre as well as discussing the plays he hopes will hit Broadway and the crazy intensive process that all his plays go through before they're ready to hit the stage.
2021-05-2543 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyDonald Tongue - 2019 Part IIn part 1 Donald and I talk about his early days of writing and how it progressed over the years, about his connection to the old Smothers Brothers tv show and how that connection may have been the ultimate cause for the shows cancellation. We discuss the nuts and bolts of playwriting such as what a dramaturg is, what the Dramatists Guild is and all of the autonomy that a playwright has.
2021-05-2447 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyDoug Balakovich - 2019Doug sits down with NH Unscripted and talks about being a double for Kevin James, his battle with cancer, working on set with Adam Sandler, his time with the YouTube series Paragods and many other topics relating to acting and auditions!e568b689f8d9bc5ac3950fa9f3561c81
2021-05-241h 51NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyBrett Mallard - 2019Brett and I talk all about his love for the musical Sweeney Todd, his collection of harmonicas, his blues DJ station "Blow Me Away Blues", actor egos, his prep work for his blues station and, lastly, how he'd love to podcast/broadcast live from the NHTAs.
2021-05-201h 11NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyKarielle Anzaldi - 2019Karielle sits with NH Unscripted and talks about her the church she attends, her involvement in its ministries and then we move on to Singing in the Rain, a production she recently directed.Next up is her modeling career as well as her dipping her toes into the field of photography.Lastly, we talk about her future and what that would look like.
2021-05-2057 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyDan Pelletier - 2021Dan chats us up about how CZ started, his zany schedule, the CZ podcast, his love for helping his students learn as well as the mission CZT is on to get out the best possible theater experience that they can.https://cztheatre.com
2021-05-141h 01NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyScott Severance - 2019Scott chats about his touring production of "Christmas Carol", his acting life and PerSeverance Productions.
2021-05-131h 07NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyCharles Wilbert - 2019In a heart warming sitdown, Charles and I talk about how he got his love for the theater (hint: it has to do with Eugene O'Neill), how and when he decided to begin writing (he's written over 20 plays), his passion for O'Neill and Thoreau, his successes and his not successes, and we finish with a discussion about his latest play script "Fitzgerald at Your Service".Charles is a retired resident playwright and English professor at Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, where he taught playwriting, literature, and creative writing. He directly annually at SNHU a stage reading of o...
2021-05-131h 13NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyTom Seiler - 2019Tom is an actor (stage & film), writer, producer who has an extremely diverse background. He's written scripts and made films in L.A., was a camera man for several years for CNN, was on the NH Film Division board for awhile and has performed in over 200 plays! He also tells the story of how he was supposed be on one of the planes that hit the Twin Towers on 9/11.He started acting at the age of 9 and to date has appeared in almost 200 plays including Dracula, The Fantastics, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Oklahoma, Man of...
2021-05-131h 46NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyMo Demers - 2019Mo and I sit down and talk the joys, pains, headaches and passion of creating a theater group that, despite having no home of their own, has become a very successful entity after 5 years. Creative thinking, finding their niche and having a dedicated group of volunteers has given them the edge in what has become a very crowded field.http://www.lendmeatheater.org
2021-05-121h 58NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyBilly Butler - 2019Billy Butler is an actor, musician, producer in the New Hampshire area.Recently he landed the role of Bob Crachit in the new Dolly Parton Smokey Mountain Christmas. A great discussion of what art really is.https://bitterpillband.com
2021-05-121h 32NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyAndrew Pinard (2) - 2019Andrew discusses the Amazing Randy, hypnosis and spoon bending as well as the Hatbox Theatre and its upcoming season.
2021-05-121h 35NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyRob Dionne - 2019Rob and Ray discuss the Majestic Theatre, Robs beginnings in the performaning arts world and the many, many, many irons he has in the fire. Piano man, CEO, keyboard player for the Rockin' Daddios, tutor, choir director, producer and more!!https://majestictheatre.net
2021-05-121h 58NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyMatt Newton - 2019NH Unscripted sits down with Matt Newton, Bureau Chief, NH Division of Film and Digital Media, to discuss the current and future state of filmmaking in New Hampshire.https://www.visitnh.gov/filmhttps://www.visitnh.gov/film/filming-in-new-hampshire603-271-2220matthew.newton@livefree.nh.gov
2021-05-121h 21NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJoe Gleason - 2019NH Unscripted sits back down with Joe Gleason to discuss the new venue Bank of NH Stage since its recent grand opening. We talked tech, performing artists, budgets, food and a lot more!CCA
2021-05-1257 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyGinnie Lupi - 2019Does your project need some funding? Duh.Ginnie's office is the place to start. This is all about how to get grant money in the state of NH.
2021-05-121h 13NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyG Matthew Gaskell - 2019Jackie Gleasons "The Honeymooners", Sid Ceasars (Your Show of Shows) and Bob Newharts standup comedy are all examples of influences in the writing of Mr. Gaskell. And boy does it show it. His brain just drips comedy and I wanted to find out all about how he does it. Greg lets us in on his process, his influences and his mind. Scary I know.
2021-05-121h 00NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyGeorge Piehl - 2019George and I just take some time to chat about things.
2021-05-111h 24NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyKeith Weirich - 2019Keith is a professional Equity actor from New York City, originally a native of Erie, PA. For over thirty years, Mr. Weirich has performed in professional and regional theatres across the United States, Canada and Europe. He has a B.F.A. in both Theatre and Music from Otterbein College, in Columbus, OH.Broadway and National Tour credits include: My Fair Lady starring Richard Chamberlain, and Victor/Victoria. Regional Theatre credits include: Theatre Under The Stars (TX), The Fifth Avenue Theatre (WA), Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park (OH), The St. Louis Repertory (MO), The Orpheum (MA), The...
2021-05-1059 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyMichael Domeny - 2019Michael fills me in on what improv comedy is all about and discusses his role in the 3-2-1 Improv group.
2021-05-101h 242021-05-101h 05NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyLowell Williams - 2019Lowell gets deep about the play Long Days Journey into Night and also discusses his relationship to Ernest Thompson, author of On Golden Pond.
2021-05-102h 00NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyMichael Venn - 2019Michael Venn is an awarding winning, Emmy nominated New Hampshire filmmaker. We talk about film making in NH, how he started his career, films he's yet to make, his commercial endeavors and how he came about to make "The Heroin Effect", his award winning film.
2021-05-101h 36NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyGina Carballo and Justin Voshell - 2019 Part IIPart II of the interview NH Unscripted had with Gina and Justin when we talked all things NHTA. Past, present and future projects were all put on the table.
2021-05-0738 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyGina Carballo and Justin Voshell - 2019 Part IPart I of the interview NH Unscripted had with Gina and Justin when we talked all things NHTA. Past, present and future projects were all put on the table.
2021-05-0746 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyDonna Cotnoir - 2019Donna chats about what it's like to do makeup and hair styling for a dizzying array of names! She's done makeup for MSNBC, CNN, WMUR and FOX News as well as commercials, weddings, political events, television shows! During our discussion she name drops: Fox News, Mitt Romney, George Stephanopoulos, Jeb Bush, MSNBC, Chris Hayes show, Rachel Maddow show, Morning Joe, Chris Matthews Show, James Taylor on the Katy Tur Show, Ivanka Trump, Chris Christie, Good Morning America, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Michael Moore, John McCain, Andrea Mitchell, Bernie Sanders, Lenny Clark, Rick Perry, Dr. Phil, Trading spaces, NOVA, Greg...
2021-05-0747 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyShawn Allen - 2019What does it take to have a five year run of a YouTube series? Shawn Allen also talks about how the show was almost picked up by ABC-TV with names like Jim Carrey and Rob Schneider being attached.
2021-05-0749 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyEmily Marsh - 2019Well, today I learned that I know nothing about what's going on at the Red River Theatre in Concord! Emily Marsh, Events Coordinator for the Red River Theatre, fills me in. Did you know: That every October they have a "Rocky Horror Picture" night and that they supply ALL the props for AUDIENCE? Squirt guns, toilet paper, etc. That they have a Galentines Day? Or a "Princess Bride" night where the audience gets to quote the movie as it plays? That they're going to have an anime night? With four or five of the most popular anime movies showing...
2021-05-0753 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyMatt Cahoon - 2019Holy Crapanola! Matt Cahoon just schooled me on all things KAPOW. Lessac training Strindberg Agamemnon Trained Dove Moments Grotowski Psycho-physical improv (yeah, me neither) Kinesetics training Getting the drift? There's stuff happening at theatre KAPOW that is DEFINITELY NOT happening at most places. You think you want to improve your skills? Check into KAPOW, your head will explode.
2021-05-0753 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyMichael Curtiss - 2019The highly anticipated interview with Michael Curtiss is here!! Verbose? Perhaps. Illuminating? Always. Didactic? Most assuredly! Mamet, Sorkin, Broadway and NH Theater are all on the table.
2021-05-071h 10NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJoe Pelonzi - 2019Joe and I talk about what defines doo wop, how much of it was regional, how it peaked and then died out. He lets us know of several big name groups that had roots in doo wop, but, that most folks don't know it.
2021-05-061h 09NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyCatherine Martinez - 2019Catherine is an actress, singer, songwriter, classically trained opera singer and co-host for the show The Ghost Girl Diaries. She talks all about what it was like to audition for Disney (2X), the Boston Opera and the Voice (3X). Then she spills the beans on how to went about creating an album in Boston with no money, no band and with the hope of inventing a new musical genre. As if that wasn’t enough, she gives us details about her ride from fan to co-host of the paranormal series The Ghost Girl Diaries. Phew! But we got it al...
2021-05-061h 06NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJim Rogato - 2019For the first 8.5 minutes Jim and I have small talk about his skiing, about Judys first time on stage and pre-performance routines. Then we get down to it: we talk about how the Rockin' Daddios came to be, about how great it must have been to perform (multiple times) at Mohegan Sun and finally about how a trust which he helps to execute brings big name artists into the Laconia Region for free.
2021-05-0659 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyBrian Halperin - 2019Man oh man, did Bryan have me in stitches!! First we talked about how he got into acting/director and then we spent some time chatting about his stint as Director for the NHTAs. After that Bryan speaks about his bucket list of plays he'd like to do and lastly he calls me out as a Bugs Bunny cartoon character minus the steam coming out my ears. This is a very informative conversation and we hope you enjoy it.
2021-05-0655 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyKatie Collins - 2019Katie and I have a great conversation around the CCA and her role there. She graciously drops a secret about a future CCA project. We get into the art of bringing acts into the CCA, which are the most popular/profitable, how tough the competition is for getting acts and how funding works (aka the craft of shmoozing). Finally Katie and I get around to speaking about her acting career. Bucket lists, future projects and a play she'd LOVE to see get done (hint: female version of a Mamet play).
2021-05-0443 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyAndrew Pinard - 2019One of the more engrossing of our podcasts.Andrew Pinard tells some of the most wonderful stories about famous magicians as well as discussing the beginnings of the Hatbox Theatre in Concord, NH.
2021-05-041h 13NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyDoris Ballard - 2019Doris talks about what it's like taking the plunge into standup comedy.She also gives us a peek into what it's like to be the manage at Concord TV (CTV).
2021-05-0444 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyGreg Boggis - 20192019 - Our first podcast, done in the CTV studio.Greg and I talk about his touring comedy show and what it's like to do comedy.
2021-05-0257 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyThe New Hampshire Theatre AllianceEllen Desmond and Karina Allayne from the NHTA take some time to discuss how the group is adapting during the you know what with something they call the UnAwards, which will stream @ 7pm on April 10th. The UnAwards is a compilation of videos sent in by various individuals and groups in an effort to provide a temporary outlet to exercise their talents and hopefully entertain as well. Ellen and Karina also talk about the morphing of the NHTA into something that isn't just an awards night gig, but, something that is a greater resource for all the groups to...
2021-04-0757 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyThe Garrison PlayersThe Garrison Players stepped up to the plate and chatted about all things Garrisony.Their history, how they got their name, the Grange building the ended up buying, their upcoming season and a chuckaluck more!
2021-03-2555 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyThe Garrison PlayersThe Garrison Players stepped up to the plate and chatted about all things Garrisony.
Their history, how they got their name, the Grange building the ended up buying, their upcoming season and a chuckaluck more!
2021-03-2555 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJoel Mercier - Jean's PlayhouseJoel Mercier, Producing Artistic Director @ Jean's Playhouse in Lincoln, NH chats us up about opening up post "you know what" and fills us in on the new season. This seasons production list was chosen with specific parameters in order to stay within the guidelines of the state.Joel is also on a board that offers guidance to the state government concerning theater attendance and gives us some insight about how that works.Jean's is also collaborating with The Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative to produce the Colonial Theatre's Christmas show.
2021-03-2453 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyEllen Burger - Community Players of ConcordEllen Burger is the current President of the Community Players of Concord and was gracious enough to spend time with NH Unscripted and talk to us about all the goings on with them.The pandemic caused them to have to make some quick decisions to keep themselves afloat.Ellen talks about all the support they've received from their sponsors and how volunteers have seized the downtime to spruce up their rehearsal space. A herculean task if you've been there! All costume rooms, the prop room and the reading/rehearsal room got make overs!
2021-03-2349 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyAndrew Pinard - Hatbox 2021 UpdateMy good friend Andrew Pinard takes a breather from his very busy schedule to discuss several topics with us. Andrew has a new position as the Executive Director of the Claremont Opera House, Claremont, NH and he brings us up to speed on how and why that happened.He also talks about the move by the Hatbox Theatre to go from "profit" to "nonprofit" status and where they are in the process.
2021-03-231h 11NH Unscripted with Ray DudleySlate Casting - Ashley Skomurski & Julie Arvedon KnowltonSlate talks up what they do, gives us some audition tips as well as some do's and don'ts for set protocol and a lot, lot more!They cast extras for Castle Rock, Daddys Home 2, Slate Casting specializes in full service union and non-union casting for industrials, commercials, films, live events, voiceovers, web videos, kids casting, theater, print, real people, and any other project that requires talent.The Youtube video can be watched here: youtu.be/fJT7qUhMpJo
2021-03-2340 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJohn Campanello - Talent Agent, NEMGJohn Campanello answers questions for us like "Do I need an agent?", "What's expected of me in an audition?", "What should a taped/video audition look like?" and sooooo much more.John is a talent agent with NEMG (New England Model Group) in Manchester, NH.
2021-03-231h 03NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyAndrew Pinard - COVID UpdateTime to get an update on the impact of COVID-19 on the NH performing arts scene.And the best source for that chat is with Andrew Pinard (the Hatbox Theatre, Concord, NH).Andrew is very connected with the arts AND the political scene in NH and I was sure he could provide us with some inside info.We talked about his involvement as the virus started to spread and things began shutting, to his knowing that the arts needed some representation at the governmental table.He gives us the present scoop about how groups are...
2021-03-231h 09NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyThe Powerhouse Theatre CollaborativeBryan and Johanna Halperin take the time to sit and discuss their newest creation: The Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative. The Powerhouse is community theatre group based in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire with their home base in the newly renovated Colonial Theatre AND in the Belknap Mill, both located in Laconia, NH.
2021-03-221h 04NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJamie & Ross - Not Your Mom's Musical TheaterNYMMT chats with us about all their various endeavors. And there are many! They have their professional series, their concert series, their touring series, they blog (rossandjamieadventure.com), they have a podcast (Finishing the Season)and on and on. We talk the impact COVID has had on their plans and how they're planning to work around it.
2020-10-301h 00NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWayland Bunnell - Sheet Music Collector (Among other things!)Well, Wayland and I cover it all!His business as a sheet music collector, his previous career as an expert artist in residence for pottery, how he broke his back and how he got to hang out with Ginger Rogers (who sang a song just for him) several times.This episode of NH Unscripted is jam packed. Enjoy!
2020-07-311h 04
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyWayland Bunnell - Sheet Music Collector (Among other things!)Well, Wayland and I cover it all!
His business as a sheet music collector, his previous career as an expert artist in residence for pottery, how he broke his back and how he got to hang out with Ginger Rogers (who sang a song just for him) several times.
This episode of NH Unscripted is jam packed. Enjoy!
2020-07-3100 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyAndrew Pinard - COVID UpdateTime to get an update on the impact of COVID-19 on the NH performing arts scene.
And the best source for that chat is with Andrew Pinard (the Hatbox Theatre, Concord, NH).
Andrew is very connected with the arts AND the political scene in NH and I was sure he could provide us with some inside info.
We talked about his involvement as the virus started to spread and things began shutting, to his knowing that the arts needed some representation at the governmental table.
He gives us the present scoop about how groups are beginning to reopen, albeit tentatively...
2020-07-1700 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJohn Campanello - Talent Agent, NEMGJohn Campanello - Talent Agent, NEMG by Ray Dudley, artistic director with Square Peg Productions
2020-07-0700 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleySlate Casting - Ashley Skomurski & Julie Arvedon KnowltonSlate talks up what they do, gives us some audition tips as well as some do's and don'ts for set protocol and a lot, lot more!
The Youtube video can be watched here: https://youtu.be/fJT7qUhMpJo
2020-04-1700 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyRobbie Chubbuck - AKA Lady Ro, Drag QueenGet out those Divine posters, fire up your copy of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, grab you best makeup kit and put on your funkiest feather boa because today we're going drag baby!!Lady Ro (aka Robbie Chubbuck) dishes the dirt on drag in the Queen City and beyond.Did you know most drag queens work for tips? Did you ever think you'd hear the phrase "I forgot my tits at home?". Well you're gonna hear that and a whooooooole lot more in this episode!
2020-04-101h 00
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyRobbie Chubbuck - AKA Lady Ro, Drag QueenGet out those Divine posters, fire up your copy of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, grab you best makeup kit and put on your funkiest feather boa because today we're going drag baby!!
Lady Ro (aka Robbie Chubbuck) dishes the dirt on drag in the Queen City and beyond.
Did you know most drag queens work for tips? Did you ever think you'd hear the phrase "I forgot my tits at home?". Well you're gonna hear that and a whooooooole lot more in this episode!
2020-04-1000 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyAaron Compagna - Improv Actor 2020Time for a (remote) fireside chat with actor (and friend) Aaron Compagna.His passions for stage, film and improv are on the table as well as what the heck is he doing while stuck in quarantine.
2020-04-0948 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyAaron Compagna - Stage, Film, Improv ActorTime for a (remote) fireside chat with actor (and friend) Aaron Compagna.
His passions for stage, film and improv are on the table as well as what the heck is he doing while stuck in quarantine.
2020-04-0800 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJane Button - Photographer, ActorJane Button, of Jane Button Photography, graciously chats remotely with NH Unscripted about photography. More specifically about headshots.
Headshots are the actors calling card and I had some serious questions about them that needed answers. Like, who owns them after the pictures are taken? Is it ok to get reprints at Walmart? Why shouldn't I just let my grandmother take my headshots with my phone?
Also, we get geeky in the first 20+ plus as we talk about cameras, lights, software, etc.
YouTube video link:
https://youtu.be/gH6RT7BQL7s
2020-03-2900 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyJane Button - Photographer, Actor 2020Jane Button, of Jane Button Photography, graciously chats remotely with NH Unscripted about photography. More specifically about headshots.Headshots are the actors calling card and I had some serious questions about them that needed answers. Like, who owns them after the pictures are taken? Is it ok to get reprints at Walmart? Why shouldn't I just let my grandmother take my headshots with my phone?Also, we get geeky in the first 20+ plus as we talk about cameras, lights, software, etc.YouTube video link:https://youtu.be/gH6RT7BQL7s
2020-03-2851 min
NH Unscripted with Ray DudleyClint Klose - CHS and the VirusClint and I have a quick chat about the impact the virus and the quarantine are having on the students and faculty of Concord High School.
In the second half we talk about the new film course he's teaching to his acting class.
YouTube video link:
https://youtu.be/36z6b49M17Q
2020-03-2500 minNH Unscripted with Ray DudleyClint Klose - CHS and the VirusClint and I have a quick chat about the impact the virus and the quarantine are having on the students and faculty of Concord High School.In the second half we talk about the new film course he's teaching to his acting class.
2020-03-2429 min