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July 21, 2017

Actors and Superstitions (encore episode)

This is a re-run of an earlier podcast about actors and our amusing superstitions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
July 14, 2017

Theatre in Paris (theatreinparis.com)

Today we talk about French theatre and in particular, a theatre company in France called Theatre in Paris (theatreinparis.com). They have come up with a way for English speakers to enjoy live theatre in France! We also take …
July 7, 2017

Thespis and Movie Stars

Today we take a look at the origins of the word "thespian", and we talk about some of the greatest thespians of our day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://a…
June 30, 2017

Managing Rejection in the Audition Room

Today we take a look at an actor's main job: auditioning, and how to deal with rejection. Bryan Cranston explains how you can turn rejection into motivation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/me…
June 23, 2017

Rachel Bakker

We’ve got a special guest today - Rachel Bakker. Rachel is a San Francisco Bay Area based theatre artist. Rachel graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in theatre. She’s on the Board of Directors of City Lights Theatre i…
June 16, 2017

Potpourri

This week Ray talks a little Tony Awards, a little Kevin Spacey, a little Laurie Metcalf along with some Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support thi…
June 9, 2017

Christian Haines (Part 2)

Christian is the founding Artistic Director of AmiosNYC and the Producing Artistic Director of ShotzSF. He has been seen in Value Over Replacement (TBA Award for Featured Actor), Romeo & Juliet, Miss Julie, Death of a Salesm…
June 2, 2017

Christian Haines (Part 1)

Christian is the founding Artistic Director of AmiosNYC and the Producing Artistic Director of ShotzSF. He has been seen in Value Over Replacement (TBA Award for Featured Actor), Romeo & Juliet, Miss Julie, Death of a Salesm…
May 26, 2017

When Your Friends Become Famous

As a performer, eventually, some of your friends become famous. The ins and outs of dealing with famous friends. Hint: we're all human beings and nothing more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/…
May 19, 2017

Masks

While masks have been used since the dawn of theatre in ancient Greece, using them for educational purposes is relatively new. In 1913 French theatre director Jacques Copeau introduced masks into theatre rehearsals as a way …
May 12, 2017

Hamilton

From bastard orphan to Washington’s right-hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country’s first sex scandal to Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy, HAMILTON is an ex…
May 5, 2017

Superstitious Actors

Actors are a very superstitious bunch. Want to know why you should never tell an actor, “Good Luck”? Curious about why you should never, ever, under any circumstances say the word “Macbeth” backstage. Hear about the awful co…
April 28, 2017

Carly Ozard

Powerhouse Entertainer and actress Carly Ozard has had solo shows at The Rrazz Room, Feinstein’s at the Nikko, Feinstein’s/54 Below, Stage 72 at the Triad and The Metropolitan Room. She works in musical theatre, cabaret, and…
April 21, 2017

Studying Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

I studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. It was a gigantic learning experience and something that enriched my understanding of the craft of acting. Want to work 10 hours a day, 6 days a week for a couple o…
April 14, 2017

"A View from the Bridge" Part 2

More on my experiences of directing "A View from the Bridge" by Arthur Miller. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
April 7, 2017

My Journey to the World of Acting

My journey in life and how it led me to the acting profession. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
March 31, 2017

Dare to Be Different, Directing "A View from the Bridge"

I directed Arthur Miller's great play "A View from the Bridge". I set it in a boxing ring. Think out of the box. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm…
March 24, 2017

Shakespeare 101

Want a quick and easy way to read Shakespeare so that you can understand it? Go no further, here's your answer. Don't be afraid of the Bard! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support thi…
March 17, 2017

Acting for Film

We take a look at film acting technique using the actor, Al Pacino's, example in the film, "The Godfather". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gree…
March 10, 2017

Directing Arthur Miller's "A View fromt the Bridge" Part 1

I met Arthur Miller about fifteen years ago. He was a strong kind man ready for conversation. It's something I will never forget. In this episode, I talk about meeting Mr. Miller and my experience in directing his play, "A V…
March 3, 2017

What is Method Acting?

Method Acting - Some Love it. Some loathe it. Either way, it's the backbone of acting technique in the United States. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anch…
Feb. 24, 2017

How Actors Learn Their Lines

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 th…