Your Program Is Your Ticket

On "Your Program Is Your Ticket" Episode 40 I Present My Guest Performances Of My Soundcheck. I Ask Them To Recite A Nursery Rhyme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 39 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are Writer/Director Travis Russ And Composer Priscilla Holbrook Of Life Jacket Theatre! We Discuss Their Intriguing New Musical “America Is Hard To See”! In Addition We Divulge Our Favorite Christmas Showtunes (BONUS-Listen For Priscilla’s Version Of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”)! Plus I Give A Recommendation To The Manhattan Theatre Club’s Stunning Production Of Lucy Kirkwood’s “The Children” – Now Playing At The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Here In NYC! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 38 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are The Dynamic, Groundbreaking New York Neo-Futurists! We Discuss Their Ingenious Approach To Creating A Brilliant And Thought-Provoking Theatrical Event! Plus I Divulge Some Backstage Trivia On George Balanchine’s Annual New York City Production Of “The Nutcracker” And The Neo-Futurists Indulge Me In A Game Of “A Christmas Carol” Trivia! Plus I Give A Recommendation To Toronto’s Canada Stage Theatre Production Of Simon Stephens’ “Heisenberg” – Starring The Incredible Carly Street Of Episode 23! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 37 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest Is Enterprising Actor/Producer David Gow – Starring In Terrence McNally’s “Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone”. We Discuss The Dynamic Audience Reaction To The Show And David Provides Some Wonderful Advice To Those Fresh Out Of College And Looking To Succeed In The Theater! Plus I Give A Little Background On The Incomparable Terrence McNally (Did You Know He Taught John Steinbeck’s Sons During A Trip Around The World)! And I Give A Strong (Like – WOW!) Recommendation To Sarah DeLappe’s “The Wolves” – Now Playing At Lincoln Center’s Mitzi Newhouse Theatre! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 36 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are The (Married!) Team Of Lance Ringel and Chuck Muckle – The Writer And Director Of “In Love With The Arrow Collar Man”– Now Playing at Theatre 80 St. Marks! We Discuss How They Brought This Beautiful, Little-Known Story To Modern Audiences! Plus I Give A Little History Of Theatre 80 St. Marks! And I Give A Recommendation To Anna Ziegler’s “The Last Match” – A Roundabout Theatre Company Production Now Playing In NYC At The Laura Pels Theatre! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 35 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are The Dynamic Duo Of Stephen Kaliski and Elizabeth Ostler – The Writer And Director Of “The Briefly Dead”– Now Playing at 59E59 Theaters! We Discuss Many Of The Powerful Themes Laced Throughout The Play And Compare Theories And Philosophy’s On Modern And Classical Theater! Plus I Give A History Of The Phenomenal 59E59 Theaters! And I Give A Recommendation To Harvey Fierstein’s Theatrical Masterpiece “Torch Song” With An Emphasis On Their Secret Weapon - Hint: She Can Be Found Sitting On The Edge Of Her Bed, Staring! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 34 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are The Incredible EPIC Players! We Discuss Everything From Inclusion In Theater To Their Examination Of Differences And Similarities Between Two Contrasting Works That Feature The Same Characters In Their Previous Production Of “Dog Sees God” And Their Upcoming Production Of “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”. Plus I Give Some Thoughts On “Stunt Casting” And I Give A Recommendation To The La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Center's Upcoming Production Of “The End Of The Rainbow” Directed By The Phenomenal Michael Matthews And Starring Newly-Minted Joseph Jefferson Best Actress Winner Angela Ingersoll! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 33 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are Robin Ann Page and Jon Robitaille - Two Incredible Actor’s And Director’s From Theatre 98 Located In Fairhope, Alabama. We Discuss The History Of Theatre 98, Their Thoughts On The State of Theater Overall And We Talk About Their SENSATIONAL Production Of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (I Saw It – It. Is. AWESOME!!). Plus I Give A Little History On “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Overall (It Started Out As An Improvisational Work!) And I Give A Recommendation To Two Headed Rep’s Upcoming Adaptation Of “Miss Julie” And New Work “Reno and Moll” – Playing In Rotation With Each Other! “(Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 32 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are The Amazing Co-Artistic Directors Of Molly Clifford and Lily Riopelle Of Two Headed Rep!!! They Discuss Their Brilliantly Unique Style Of Repertory Theatre In Featuring A Classic Play With A New Modern Play At The Same Time!!! Plus I Give A Short Lesson On The Concept Of Repertory Theatre! And I Give A Peer Recommendation From My Husband, David For The Exquisite “Tomorrow In The Battle” By Keiron Barry - Making Its NYC Debut By The Amazing Stripped Scripts Productions! “(Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 31 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest Is Multi-Talented Theater-Maker, Writer And Artist - Amy Oestreicher! She Talks About Her Unique, Amazing Journey To Becoming A Theatrical Success!!! Plus I Give Tips On Affording New York Theater On A Tight Budget (It Can Easily Be Done! Thanks TDF!). And I Recommend The Sensational New Broadway Musical “The Band’s Visit!!! Sidebar: Take A Look At My Backstage Video Where I Interview The Winner’s And Presenter’s Of The 2017 New York Innovative Theatre Awards!!! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 30 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest Is The Phenomenally Talented Dominique Salerno! She Discusses Her Brilliant One-Woman Show “The Box Show”! And We Discuss Everything From Religion And Philosophy And It’s Application To Theater, To The Overall New Direction Of Theater Itself!!! In Honor Of The Upcoming Halloween Holiday I Share Several Wonderful Show’s (And Their Movie Versions) That Will Get You Into The Holiday Spirit. And I Recommend “Bewildered” – A New Musical Written By Ron Weaver (Book & Lyrics) And Aaron Benham (Lyrics & Music) Presented By Hell In A Handbag Productions In Chicago – Listen For My Gladys Kravitz Impression!!! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 29 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest’s Are Multi-Talented Founder And Producer of Stripped Scripts Theater Company Allison Threadgold and Esteemed Director Tana Sirois!!! These Ladies Discuss Their New Production Of Kieron Barry’s “Tomorrow In The Battle” As Well As Put Forth Their Philosophies On Modern And Classical Theater!!! I Give My Thoughts On How To Audition The Right Way!!! And I Give A Recommendation to “The Box Show” Created By, Written By and Starring The Dynamic Dominique Salerno Playing At “The Pit” In NYC!!! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 28 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guest Is Multi-Talented Theater Powerhouse Michael Bradley Block!!! Michael Discusses How He Astonishingly Juggles Being An Award-Winning Writer, Theater Critic and Blogger!!! I Have My Eyes Opened To The Wonderfully Commendable Seasons of Regional Theater's As They Bring Modern Play's And Musical's To The Forefront!!! And I Give A Recommendation to “Mary Jane” Starring Carrie Coon And Playing At New York Theatre Workshop In NYC!!! (Musical Intro And Outro By The Phenomenal North Coast, NYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 27 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" My Guests Are The Phenomenal Hip Hop, Beat Box Improvisation Artist’s Of North Coast NYC!!! These Amazingly Prolific Performers Are Blazing New Landscape’s In The Art Of Improvisation!!! They Are So Terrific They Made Me Cry!!! Plus I Give A Little History On The Art Of Improvisation. And I Give A Recommendation To “A Little Night Music” Playing At The Signature Theatre In Arlington, VA!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 26 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" We Go International! My Guests Are The Sensationally Talented Artistic Director And Producer Of ActingOut In Dublin, Ireland - Howard Lodge And Sean Denyer!!! Howard And Sean Give Us Insight Into The State Of Theatre In Ireland And Graciously Assist Me In A Primer On Some Modern Irish Theatre History!!! (See If Howard Will Do His American Accent For Me!). And I Give A Recommendation To “Big Fish: The Musical” Playing At The Keegan Theatre In Washington, DC!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 25 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" Ultra-Talented New York City Actor’s/Singer’s Laura MacLean And Richard Lear Discuss Their Thoughts On Theater, Music, Creative Transitions And Taking Responsibility For One’s Own Career! I Talk About Alternative Forms Of A Theatrical Education And I Give A Recommendation To Pride Films And Plays Upcoming Production Of Topher Payne’s “Perfect Arrangement” Directed By The Always Perfect Derek Van Barham!!! Bonus: I Have My Very First “Adele Dazeem” Moment On The Podcast!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 24 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" New York Innovative Theatre Awards Founding Director Shay Gines and Producing Artistic Director of Retro Productions Heather Cunningham Discuss The Rewards And Awards Of Off-Off Broadway Theater! And I Give A Recommendation To A New West Coast Production Of Max Vernon’s “The View Upstairs” Being Presented By The Award Winning Celebration Theatre!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 23 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" Multi-Award Winning Actor Carly Street Discusses Her Amazing Career Here In The United States As Well As Her Home Of Toronto, Canada! And In The Spirit Of Canada, I Talk About The Exceptional Annual Stratford Festival! And I Recommend Kenneth Jones Upcoming Production of “Hollywood, Nebraska” At The Wyoming Theater Festival And Jessica Forella’s Exciting New Show Chicago Show “Engage” – Only 2 More Performances August 24th and 25!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 22 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" Dynamic Festival Producer And Storyteller Asher Novek Discusses His Upcoming Festival “Speak Up, Rise Up” – A Powerful And Prolific Event Featuring People From All Walks Of Life Expressing Their Personal Journeys! Plus, I Learn A Lesson About Music Playing A Subliminal Role In The Narrative Of A Show! And I Recommend Chicago’s Pride Films And Plays Production Of “The Nance”!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 21 Of "Your Program Is Your Ticket" CPA Theatrical’s CEO And Producing Artistic Director Larry Little Discusses The New York Musical Festival’s Production Of “Numbers Nerds”, Based On A Story He Created! He’s A Non-Stop Powerhouse!!! Plus, I Talk About The Development Process Of New Stage Works! And My Theatre Buddy, The Delightful Ellen Margulies, Gives Us A Peer Recommendation For “A Parallelogram”!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices