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July 29, 2023

Tony Bennett, Sinaed O’Connor, Bonus: The Problem with Theatre Subscrptions in San Francisco

Two icons have passed: Tony Bennett and Sinaed O'Connor. San Francisco theatre is hurting since the Covid crisis. ontact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)Visit Green Room On Air website: http...

July 21, 2023

Lights Out in Tinseltown: Examining the SAG/AFTRA Conflict

The SAG/AFTRA strike is on. What does it mean for actors? What does it mean for our society? -------------------------------------Closing Music by Carly OzardContact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts ...

July 13, 2023

The Audition Dilemma: Embracing Self-Tapes and Virtual Casting

Today, we'll examine how the audition process has transitioned from in-person sessions to self-tapes in the post-COVID world. Additionally, we'll provide a brief overview of "The Righteous Gemstones," a show featuring John Goodman and the exceptional...

July 7, 2023

Michael Gene Sullivan - the Talking Mime of San Francisco Mime Troupe

Please welcome Michael Gene Sullivan, an actor, writer, director, blogger, and teacher committed to developing theatre of social and economic justice, of political self-determination, and musical comedy. Michael is also an alum of the nationally-accl...

June 29, 2023

Sara Toby Moore -Not Your Grandparent’s Clown

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Sara Toby Moore, a queer nonbinary San Francisco-based clown, actor, drag artist, director, and filmmaker. With over 35 years of experience, Sara has pushed the boundaries of performance art, combining elem...

June 22, 2023

”Triple Threat”: The Evolution of James T. Lane, Broadway Star

James T. Lane, the six-time Main Stem performer, who has headlined three Tony-nominated musicals, just wrapped as Billy Flynn in Chicago (where he costarred alongside Jinkx Monsoon). His next project, Triple Threat which Lane scripted and stars in, r...

June 14, 2023

Europe Unleashed

Paris, Portugal and Spain. Mime, Comedy and Tango. The Portuguese may be the nicest people on Earth. Los Guardiola, La Comédie du Tango https://www.musique-et-toile.fr/ The Comedy of Tango. The show is not to be missed. Click on the website above ...

June 10, 2023

France (encore episode)

I'm traveling through Portugal and Spain right now, so here's an episode from when I visited France a few years ago.

May 24, 2023

Just Arrived in France

Claude Monet's House. Portugal. Spain. Paris

May 18, 2023

Abigail Munn - Circus Bella - Bananas

Today our guest is Abigail Munn the Artistic Director of Circus Bella. (Interview begins at 6:30) Cirus Bella Web Site Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conven...

May 13, 2023

Let’s Talk the 2023 Tony Awards

The 2023 Tony Awards are coming in a month. The writers on strike and the Tonys may not happen. __________________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroom...

May 5, 2023

Guest Interview - The Amazing KAREL

Today we chat with KAREL! Karel (Charles Karel Bouley) He’s made history in life and career, changed state laws for the LGBTQ community in California and been at the center of international controversies. He is as at home on a stage as he is in fron...

April 27, 2023

Weekly Update - Blithe Spirit - Willie Nelson - Ukraine on Stage

Blithe Spirit experience, Willie Nelson Live, and Ukraine on Stage. Ukraine on Stage Website GET TICKETS HERE ___________________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: ht...

April 20, 2023

Barry on HBO with Chat GPT

We have some fun today playing with Chat GPT and "Barry" on HBO. ______________________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com Facebook: https:/...

April 13, 2023

Aimee Greenberg - Director, Actor, Writer - Ukraine Project

I'm super excited to have Aimee Greenberg on the show today. Aimee's a true New Yorker, who's worked with some of the best teachers in the business like Sanford Meisner, Wynn Handman, and Stella Adler. She's got some serious Off-Broadway creds, havin...

April 6, 2023

Trump Arrest, Seth MacFarland’s - ”The Oriville”

Ray reflects on the arrest of Donald Trump. He reflects on aging. Also, we take a look at Seth MacFarlands great live action Star Trek tribute, "The Orville".______________________________________________________________________ Leave a review on App...

March 29, 2023

Martuni’s Fun with Carly Ozard and Friends

This week we take a dive into Carly Ozard's monthly show at Martuni's in San Francisco. ________________________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomona...

March 23, 2023

Writing a One Man Show - Luigi Olari - The Unknown Singer

Today I talk about a project I've been working on for about a year. I have translated the memoir of my Great Grand Uncle, Luigi Olari and am in the process of writing a script centered on his life as an aspiring opera singer in New York City. _______...

March 15, 2023

Guest - Carly Ozard - Singer, Song Writer, Playwright, Actor, Producer - Tennessee Drag Ban

My guest today is Carly Ozard. Today we discuss the new Tennessee ban on drag performers. Carly is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, actor, playwright, and theater educator. Signed to Electronic Dance Music (EDM) label Sobel Nation Records, Carl...

March 8, 2023

Poker Face, The Detectorists, and Fun with Chat GPT

My TV picks - "Poker Face" and "The Detectorists" Also, lets have fun with Chat GPT! ________________________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair....

March 2, 2023

Guest - Cassidy Brown - Actor

Today, I am delighted to have Cassidy Brown as my guest. He is a highly acclaimed actor based in San Francisco and has graced the stages of various theaters throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Berkeley Rep, SF Playhouse, Theatreworks, an...

Dec. 18, 2022

Walk and Talk - Dusk on the Baylands

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Dec. 13, 2022

Hardy Weaver - Former Broadway Actor turned Mediation Expert

From "The Book of Mormon" to an ashram in India, Hardy Weaver has made a 180 degree turn, giving up a Broadway acting career for a life of comtemplation and teaching of Vedic Mediation. https://www.hardyweaver.com/ Dear Listeners - A free way to sup...

Dec. 2, 2022

Scrumbly Koldewyn of the legendary Cockettes

COCKETTES: ETRNAL EMISSIONS will be performed Sat., Dec. 3 and Sun., Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm, atPianoFight Oakland – 1540 Broadway (at 16 th St.) in Oakland. 94612 - (Nearest BART 19 th St.) Tix- $60 - $40 - Cabaret Seating, Front Section Seating, Back Tic...