Green Room On Air with Ray Renati

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A 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 week to hear a new episode.

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Feb. 25, 2025

Thomas Robert Simpson of Afro Solo

ABOUT AfroSolo Theatre Company https://afrosolo.org AfroSolo Theatre Company’s mission is to nurture, promote and present African American and African Diasporan art and culture through solo performances and the visual and lit...

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Dec. 17, 2024

Behind the Big Top: Abigail Munn and the Magic of Circus Bella

Hey there! Welcome back to Green Room On Air with your host, Ray Vernotti. It's been a crazy time, folks! I caught COVID again, got over it, but the insomnia was a kicker. Anyway, I'm here and thrilled to have the amazing Abi...

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July 17, 2024

Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter

Hey there! 🌟 Meet Laurie Roldan, a singer whose passion for music shines through her incredible life story. 🎤 In this episode, Laurie shares how her love for singing started from a young age, inspired by her clarinet-playing ...

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July 7, 2024

From Broadway to Beyond: Lisa Vroman of "Phantom of the Opera" Fame

Hey friends! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazing Lisa Vroman. We dove deep into her journey, from her unforgettable years in "Phantom of the Opera" in San Francisco and New York, to her love for teaching ...

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June 26, 2024

Inside the Minds of the San Francisco Mime Troupe with Valina Brown

Hey 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 ...

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May 7, 2024

Abigail Munn of Circus Bella

Abigail Munn – Circus Bella Artistic and Executive Director (Interview begins at the 5:53 mark) Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has ...

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July 3, 2024

Trancscript of my Discussion with Velina Brown of the San Francisco M…

WEBVTT 100:00:02.400 --> 00:00:03.879Ray: All right. There we go. 200:00:04.860 --> 00:00:09.540Ray: Oh, good afternoon, Valina, not morning. Good afternoon. How are you doing. 300:00:09.680 --> 00:00:11.220Ms. Brown (She, Her, Hers): I'…

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