Green Room On Air with Ray Renati
Listen to your host, Ray Renati, chat with some of the most interesting performing artists in the country. Ray interviews influential and sometimes famous, actors, musicians, directors, clowns and more! Hear insightful information about the latest movies and television shows, as well as updates on Broadway and Regional theater.

Welcome to Green Room on Air
Hear from some of the country's most influential artists in the world of entertainment. I'm your host, Ray Renati. I have been acting and directing for over 40 years.
Episodes

Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Today'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. ___________________________________________________________________ Music by Carly Ozard: carlyozard.com Closing Song - Imagine sung by Ray Renati Green Room on Air Web Site: raysgreenroom.com Please take a little time and rate my podcast on Itunes - http://bit.ly/GreenRoomOnAir Contact Ray: [email protected]

Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
SWINGIN’ 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 SPOTIFY 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 a great time creating the first full record in the SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC recorded series. I am incredibly pleased that so many talented and respected individuals have signed on to join us for next year’s projects. With its inherent elements of storytelling, Broadway is the perfect subject for what we do with jazz. I think people are really going to dig what we’ve come up with! And Disney is, as was proven earlier this year, perfectly translated through what we do with jazz arrangements. I cannot wait to share all of the team’s artistry with the world!” In March 2021, SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY will release on all music streaming platforms. Special guest vocalists have yet to be announced. In summer 2021, SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE will debut SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE: VOLUME 2, featuring a slate of new Disney songs chosen from films within the Company’s cannon previously unadapted by the SWINGIN’ band. Special guest vocalists to be announced. SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE: VOLUME 1 features performances by KEITH DAVID (Dr. Facilier in Princess and the Frog), DEEDEE MAGNO HALL (The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe), EMMA HUNTON (Freeform’s Good Trouble), GARRET CLAYTON (NBC’s Hairspray Live!, Teen Beach Movie), and COURTNEY REED (Princess Jasmine in Broadway’s Aladdin). The SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE Band includes Nathan King (Woodwinds), Ryan DeWeese (Trumpet), Ramsey Hampton (Trombone), Michael Sobie (Piano), Blake Estrada (Bass), and Jay Tibbitts (Drums). Stream SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE: VOLUME 1 now on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes. Visit swinginmusic.com to learn more about the project. Follow the group on social media, @swtmband. Since 2016, the SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC collective has been reimagining beloved and lesser-known songs with new jazz renditions. Turn on the television, walk down the street, or simply scroll through your favorite app; anywhere you turn, music is there waiting for you. It enhances all aspects of the human experience, and it is SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC’s mission to celebrate what makes music special told through the ever-expressive sounds of jazz. From singers to musicians and audience members, one thing has always been abundantly clear at SWTM shows: what brings people together is the joys of enjoying a familiar tune in a new way. SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC has played in concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York and at the Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Angeles. ___________________________________________________________________ Music by Carly Ozard: carlyozard.com Green Room on Air Web Site: raysgreenroom.com Please take a little time and rate my podcast on Itunes - http://bit.ly/GreenRoomOnAir Contact Ray: [email protected]

Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Today's guest is Sara Moore Sara Moore is an award-winning American clown. Her new show is called "The Supers" Moore has created, directed, and performed material for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The Krofft Puppets, Royal Caribbean International, Tropicana Hotels and Resorts, The New Pickle Circus, Six Flags Show Productions, and Merv Griffin’s Resorts Casino and Hotels, among others. She also wrote, directed, and co-produced the independent feature film “Homo Heights” starring Quentin Crisp, which is widely considered a cult classic today. Her recent solo show, Show Ho, has earned critical and popular acclaim through several sold-out runs. ____________________________________________________________________ Music by Carly Ozard: carlyozard.com Green Room on Air Web Site: raysgreenroom.com Please take a little time and rate my podcast on Itunes - http://bit.ly/GreenRoomOnAir

Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Cate Hayman, a Bay Area Local, made her SF Playhouse debut as Sally Bowles. She recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with her BFA in Drama. Past roles include: Fräulein Kost in Cabaret, The Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, and Charity in Sweet Charity. Cate Hayman Web Site SF Playhouse Web Site Green Room on Air Web Site Carly Ozard ________ [email protected]

Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
This is a replay of my thoughts and reflections after a heartfelt run of the play Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts in November of 2020 - before Covid. SYNOPSIS In the small town of Shirley, Vermont, five strangers gather in a dance studio to embark on a unique journey together in a creative drama class for adults. Taught by Marty, their free-spirited and supportive leader, the group -- Schultz, a recently divorced, emotionally vulnerable carpenter, Teresa, an earnest and vibrant former actress, James, Marty’s quiet and genial husband, and Lauren, a reserved and self-conscious high schooler -- move through a series of acting exercises, ranging from the heartbreaking to the ridiculous. In this one small room, through these few seemingly trivial games, quiet wars are waged, emotional wounds are nursed, and healing is finally, slowly, able to begin. In Annie Baker’s quiet masterpiece, Circle Mirror Transformation, the audience takes a transcendent journey through the mundane into the profound. _____________________________________________________________ Music by Carly Ozard: https://carlyozard.com Green Room on Air Web Site: http://raysgreenroom.com Contact: [email protected]

Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
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 theatre productions, on account of his strong sight-reading ability and expertise across multiple instruments. Furthermore, he is a very capable arranger and orchestrator, as well as a keen composer. Michael Grant's new Musical: https://www.michaelgrantmusician.com/inrta/ It’s Not Really the Apocalypse’ tells the story of four friends, who wake one day after the mother of all hangovers to discover they are the only humans left on the planet. Over the course of 14 songs they must adapt to their new lifestyle, whilst also overcoming a much greater challenge: learning to live with each other. This dark subject matter is juxtaposed with a catchy, ragtime-influenced score that is sure to have you tapping your feet and singing along. Armageddon never sounded so good. If Only Your Legs Were on Your Head: https://youtu.be/jM5zlL17TSw The Jelly Roll Jazz Band: http://www.thejellyrolljazzband.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------ Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com or http://raysgreenroom.com Opening and Closing Music by Carly Ozard: http://carlyozard.com

Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Today 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 __________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Opening and Closing Music by Carly Ozard: http://carlyozard.com Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: [email protected]

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
First, 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: Including in Alphabetical Order (scheduled to appear)… SUSAN ANTON, PETULA CLARK, BARBARA COOK, SPENCER DAY, MELINDA DOOLITTLE, CATHY GARRICK, SHARON GLESS, LESLIE JORDAN, STEVE KNILL, KIMBERLEY LOCKE, LA TOYA LONDON, CONSTANTINE MAROULIS, MEG MACKAY, CARLY OZARD, JAKE SIMPSON, RENE TAYLOR & JOSEPH BOLONIA, BRUCE VILANCH and TEAL WICKS Tickets: $25 (performance link only) $50 & $100 (includes special Valentine messages posted online and other perks) For tickets or additional info, visit our website: https://www.reaf-sf.org Phone: 415-273-1620 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/233161325104847 __________________________________________________________ Meg Mackay has been a local Diva in the San Francisco cabaret and musical theater scene for more than 20 years and is the winner of 7 Drama-Logue/Dean Goodman and 7 Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards for her work in Torch Song Trilogy (1st Nat’l. Tour), Hello Dolly! (Mt. Play), Roberta and Grass Harp (42nd St. Moon), A Karen Carpenter Christmas (The Marsh), And What Give Up Showbiz? (Mason St. Theater), The World Goes Round, She Loves Me and Putting It Together (TheatreWorks), Enter the Guardsman (San Jose Rep) and The Subject was Roses (PASCo). Her favorite role was ‘Momma Rose’ in TheatreWorks fabulous production of Gypsy. She has recorded two critically-acclaimed CDs, So Many People and Legally Blonde. Meg and her husband, pianist, Billy Philadelphia perform in concert in many Bay Area theaters and on the road around the country. __________________________________________________________________ Carly Ozard is an electronic music vocalist and songwriter. 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 collaborations with her Production Team at Sobel, with DJ Spin Sista, Pollo Del Mar, Leo Frappier and more. She is a beloved MTA Busker with Music Under New York. ___________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Opening and Closing Music by Carly Ozard: http://carlyozard.com Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: [email protected]