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IDS 258 Mark Cabus Christmas Carol This week I have a snidbit of Mark Cabus’s version of Charles Dickens’  A Christmas Carol.  He is performing in Nashville at the First Unitarian Universalist of Nashville on Wednesday December 14th at 7:30pm.  Enjoy! Spread the Holiday Cheer on the IDS by calling 615-866-1282…or…via e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]   /* Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 257 Boiler Room Theatre Oliver This week Brad Oxnam stops by Studio 1103 to chat about his latest undertaking with Boiler Room Theatre.  He is in their production of Oliver! which opened on Nov. 18th and runs through Dec. 23rd.  We also chat family Christmas Traditions and my dog, Bonny, makes an appearance. Deep Fried Theatre: Boiler Room Theatre Oliver! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 256 A Not So Silent Night with Becca McCoy and James Weaver This week I am joined by Becca McCoy to celebrate the release of her Christmas album, A Not So Silent Night.  She graciously allowed The Inexplicable Dumb Show to preview two of the tracks:  In the Bleak Midwinter and Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella. For More on Becca McCoy…go here.  For booking Becca and James…go [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 255 Turkey Day 2011 Happy Thanksgiving to all the IDSers!  The Inexplicable Dumb Show wishes you a full day of Turkey and football.  May all your travels be safe.  May your destination be warm and friendly.  To all our service personnel, may you come home soon! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 254 The Shelter This week I am joined by Meghan Jones, Co- Artistic Director, and Dave Lankford, Executive Director, of The Shelter which is a interesting Theatre company based in NYC. Deep Fried Theatre:   The Shelter Follow them on twitter:  @theshelternyc Shelter Sundays Fairy Tale   Got a comment on this episode?  Call 615-866-1282 or put it [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 253 Arkansas Tech This week I am joined by Dr. Ardith Morris from Arkansas Tech as we discuss some issues that are plaguing her program. Some information on the Issue: Arkansas Times Article 1 Arkansas Times Article 2 Arkansas Times Article 3 The ArkaTech Article Arkansas Tech University Thoughts on this issue? Call 615-866-1282 or put it in [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 252 Annabel Lee Halloween 2012 Happy Halloween!  Trick or treat…smell my feet, give me something good to eat.  Here’s a treat, a reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s  “Annabel Lee”.  Enjoy!  Do you have a ghost story?  Call 615-866-1282 and share it. /* Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 251 Look for number 462 at UPTA 2012 This week is a bit of recap of Terminator the Second and a bit of a look ahead to the 2012 UPTA auditions in Memphis, TN next February. Here’s to a great and safe Halloween this year!  Look for a Halloween treat next week! Get buzzed by the inexplicable dumb show by calling 615-866-1282.  Fire [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 250 Ain’t it Nifty, The Dumb Show has Reached 250 Well, here ’tis, folks.  Episode 250.  Old friends come home and set a spell.  Thanks for all of you that helped the IDS out along the way.  Tune in next week as the next 250 begins! Cheers, John Mauldin /* Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 249 Red Mountain Theatre Company This week I am joined by Keith Cromwell, Executive Director of Red Mountain Theatre Company, as we chat Sweet Charity, improved cabaret stage, and the 2011-2012 season. Deep Fried Theatre: Red Mountain Theatre Company Tickets Season info Join us in celebrating The Inexplicable Dumb Show as it reaches Episode 250.  Leave a voice mail by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 248 Terminator the Second with Rachel Ward This week I chat with a former pupil, Rachel Ward, about an interesting project that blends apocalyptic sci-fi with Shakespeare.  That project is called Terminator the Second.  Blending James Cameron and William Shakespeare?  Sounds intriguing!  The theatre company that is brave enough to undertake this project is Husky Jackal Theater. Deep Fried Theatre: Husky Jackal [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 247 FoodPlay Productions at Fall SETC 2011 In this episode, I am a deputy casting consultant for FoodPlay Productions at the Fall 2011 SETC Professional Auditions.  It was a lot of fun.  Break legs to all that auditioned. Paying the Rent: FoodPlay Productions FoodPlay on twitter: @foodplay SETC SETC on twitter: @setcTweet Give the Inexplicable Dumb Show a shout out on the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 246 Jason Michaels This week I chat with magician, illusionist, sleight of hand specialist…Jason Michaels.  We talk magic, cruises, and Shakespeare.  A little of the beaten path but a change of pace is always good! Please visit Jason’s site here.  Follow him on twitter: @JMichaelsMagic   Call the Inexplicable Dumb Show and give us a shout out as [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 245 ArtNowNashville & Evans Donnell This week I chat with Evans Donnell about his new adventure that he as taken on the interweb…artnownashville.com.  This is a website that is dedicated to the arts scene in Nashville and could prove as an interesting model for other markets.  Enjoy!   Paying the Rent: Artnownashville.com Evans Donnell The Inexplicable Dumb Show is rapidly [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 244 Brian Webb Russell & American Stage In this episode, I am joined by actor, Brian Webb Russell, as we discuss American Stage’s production of “Barefoot in the Park”.  Brian also gives us a state of the union (equity) update as it pertains to actors in the Southeast. Paying the Rent: American Stage For Tickets go here. Jeff Norton Awards 10 outta [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 243 The Year of Kristoffer Diaz In this episode, Kristoffer Diaz stops by to discuss his play, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, which is in production at Geffen Playhouse and later at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Payin’ the Rent: Geffen Playhouse Actors Theatre of Louisville Who is your favorite wrestler?  Give them a shout out by calling 615-866-1282 or via [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 242 Denice Hicks & The Nashville Shakespeare Festival   On this episode of the IDS, I am joined by the artistic director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Denice Hicks.  She gives us a scoop on the upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare Allowed, and their winter production of Julius Ceasar. Deep Fried Theatre:   The Nashville Shakespeare Festival Enjoy the show and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 241 Blackbird Theater In this episode, I chat with Greg Greene and Wes Driver of Blackbird Theater about their production of G.K. Chesterton’s Magic. Deep Fried Theatre: Blackbird Theater See the trailer to Magic here. /* Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 240 Motherhood, Freefall Theatre, & Cabaret with Becca McCoy This episode we have an interview with Becca McCoy Engle.  She brings us up to date with her current project, Motherhood the Musical, and gives us a heads-up about freeFall Theatre.  She also reminds us that it is never to early to plan for the holiday season. Deep Fried Theatre: Motherhood the Musical For Tickets [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 239 Boiler Room Theatre Brad Oxnam returns this week to plug his show with Boiler Room Theatre.  He will be performing the role of William Morris Barfee in BRT’s production  of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” which runs 8/12-9/13, 2011.  BRT is located at the Factory in Franklin, TN.  Buy Tickets here. You gotta show coming up?  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 238 Brad Oxnam the Community Organizer This episode, I chat with Brad Oxnam about his use of Facebook to create a Nashville Theatre Community web presence and how said community has responded to it. The Two Shot: Brad Oxnam Theatre Nashville (FB group) You got a theatre?  You wanna talk about it?  Call 615-866-1282 or fire off an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) /* [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 237 Mark Cabus Goes to Atlanta This episode features a long time IDS friend, Mark Cabus, as  he tackles a new market.  HOT-lanta!  Enjoy! Paying the Rent: Theatrical Outfit Georgia Shakespeare Get Ticket information for Ga Shakes here. Theater Emory If you would like to have your theatre featured on the Inexplicable Dumb Show, then call 615-866-1282 or drop an e-mail [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 236 Now Playing Nashville Hey IDS-ers, it has been awhile and this is just a short episode to say that the Dumb Show is still here and kicking.  Times are getting tough for arts organizations, so get out a support your local theatre scene.  If you are in the Nashville area, please check out…Now Playing Nashville…for ticket info and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 235 – It’s About a Sheriff… We’re back to our usual hijinks!  Actually, we’re both up to a whole lot more.  John’s got a show opening at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre!  He’s gonna tell us all about The Rainmaker (which is apparently all about a Sheriff…).  You can find out more information by calling 615-646-9977 or 1-800-282- BARN (2276). Also, we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 234 Humana Week 4 This is the fourth installment of our coverage of the 35th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays.  This week we have an interview with Artistic Director, Marc Masterson.   Tell us what you think of  this year’s Humana Festival of New American Plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Actors Theatre of Louisville: /* [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 233 Humana Week 3 This is the third installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: The Edge of Our Bodies and Elemeno Pea.   We interview playwright and director of The Edge of Our Bodies,  Adam Rapp.  Molly Smith Metzler, playwright of  Elemeno Pea, also is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 232 Humana Week 2 This the second installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: BOB and A Devil at Noon.  As always, tell us what you think of these plays by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) BOB: We are also joined by the director, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 231 Humana Week 1 This the first installment of our coverage of the 35th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays and we will be featuring the plays: Maple and Vine and Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them. Maple and Vine: we are also joined by the play’s director…Anne Kauffman.   Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 230 Theatre Ensemble of Nashville in Earnest We have Patti Moore, Managing Director of Theatre Ensemble of Nashville, returning to be our guest as we chat about her company’s upcoming production of  “The Importance of Being Earnest”. Deep Fried Theatre: Theatre Ensemble of Nashville Tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest Whaddya think about this or any IDS episode?  Give us a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 229 Chaffin/Phantom This week… we have a bit of a catch up with Tee and John.  Things are heating up around the Dumb Show. Payin’ the Rent: Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre Dumb Show Univeristy: MWSU’s “Phantom” Follow them on twitter: @MOWEST_THEATRE Help John out…tell him your weirdest date story by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) /* [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 228 Reflective Coping Ever have one of those “a-ha” moments and just needed to talk about it…John had one of those and so with Tee in the midst of opening a show…John has an extended rant.  Enjoy and discuss! Call 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 227 Pearl Cleage at SETC 2011 In our second installment of our coverage of the 62nd Annual SETC convention in Atlanta, we are pleased to have Pearl Cleage chat with us.  She is the keynote speaker on Thursday March 3rd. SETC Pearl Cleage Her website Her facebook page For further information on the 62nd Annual SETC please go here.  Give us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 226 Ben Cameron at SETC 2011 This is the first episode of our coverage of the 62nd Annual Spring SETC and we have joining us today, Ben Cameron, the 2011 Distinguished Career Award Recipient.  Ben is the Program Director of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.  He is part of the Tony Awards Nominating Committee and an avid bicyclist. SETC: Ben Cameron [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 225 Blackbird Theater This week we have Greg Greene, Managing Director, and Wes Driver, Artistic Director, of BlackBird Theater Company stop by to talk about their upcoming production of Arcadia.  We also discuss the company as a relative newcomer to Nashville. Deep Fried Theatre: Blackbird Theater Company Arcadia Trailer Follow them on facebook Follow them on twitter Got [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 224 Theatre Ensemble of Nashville This week we chat with Patti Moore, Managing Director, of Theatre Ensemble of Nashville about their premier season as a theatre company in Nashville. Deep Fried Theatre: Theatre Ensemble of Nashville Tickets Got thoughts about this episode of the IDS, reach out to us by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) /* Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 223 UPTA 960 ya Phantom This week we discuss John’s upcoming audition (#960) at the Unified Professional Theatre Auditions (UPTA) in Memphis.  Tee gives us an update on his production of Phantom at MWSU. Payin’ The Rent: UPTA 960 Registered Companies 960 Future Dates 960 Playhouse on the Square 960 Dumb Show University: MWSU’s production of Phantom Making of the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 222 The Weir This week we have our version of Joan Rivers stopping by to talk about the latest goings on.  And by Joan Rivers, we mean Rick St. Peter. Dumb Show University: Texas Tech University Your contact for TTU Grad info Dr. James Bush. Garza Theatre Tickets for The Weir. Got a thought about Grad schools, second [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 221 The Bleep Show This week we are joined by our curmudgeon, Paul B. Crook.  We discuss our reaction to the BCS Title Game and the Auburn win.  This one has a lot of bleeps…enjoy! Roll Bama Roll The Dawgbone The Sporting News SB Nation Back to Theatre shortly…we swear.  In the meantime…got a thought about this or any [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 220 In the Huddle This episode, Tee and John, react to the result of their team’s bowl games.  There is a brief theatre discussion which we will return to our bread and butter very soon, we swear. Theatre Nugget: Peter Brook steps down Football: Bama rolled. Georgia rolled over. It’s the end of the world as we know it…on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 219 – Those Flocking Vikings It’s that time of year.  You know, when a new one begins.  Anyway, we decided to sleep it off again this year and leave you with a few outtakes from last week.  This week we hear our curmudgeon, Paul B. Crook, go off on Why It Sucks to Be a Vikings Fan and we all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 218 Tragedy of Camlet In this episode, we have a very interesting interview with Jeremy Burgess, playwright of Tragedy of Camlet:Prince of Auburn.  Paul B. Crook joins the show as well for this very special conversation. We also take a look at the remaining bowl game matchups this season. If you would like to donate to Jeremy and the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 217 The night before a Hogwaller Christmas Carol Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night, ya’ll!  It’s that time of year again and we have a special Christmas special for you.  We are joined by John’s turn of the century cohort from American Stage, Becca McCoy Engle.  She talks about her Christmas Cabaret show entitled, “A Not so Silent Night”. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 216 A Christmas Carol This week we chat with our long time friend, Ross Brooks, as he plays Bob Cratchit in Studio Tenn’s production of A Christmas Carol. Deep Fried Theatre: Studio Tenn Theatre Company Tickets what’s your favorite holiday tale?  Tell the Dumb Show by calling 615-866-1282 or via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) /* Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 215 A Christmas Story We have to apologize for last week as Murphy’s law got the best of us.  Tee had a little trip to the emergency room…he is fine now…and John found out why Toyota had a recall.  So, there is a very special guest host this week…Celia Lighthall, Visiting Stage Manager of Tennessee Rep’s production of A [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 214 Turkey Day 10 Our annual Turkey Day Special…2010 has been a very interesting year.  Some good…a lot bad.  Professional and personal trials and tribulations; however, with change comes growth.  And this week it will be growth in the waist band area…bring on the bird!! In the season of thanks, we would like to thank you, the IDS crew.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 213 Tubervillian In this episode,  we have the return of our resident curmudgeon, Paul B. Crook, where we discuss theatre, smashed dreams, and SEC football.  The good, the bad, the Tuberville?  So sit back, relax, and count the bleeps!  Enjoy! Dumb Show University: LA Tech The South’s Religion=College Football: Every Day Should be Saturday Alabama Georgia So [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 212 Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus This episode is full of updates.  We catch up with Tee’s trip to Samla, laughing on the 23rd bagel, and John auditions for dinner. Deep Fried Theatre: Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre Tickets Dumb Show University: Missouri Western State University SAMLA Got a thought?  Share it by calling 615-866-1282 or via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 211 Laughter on the 23rd Floor & Samla In this episode we cover a wide gamut of subjects in what has to be one of the most ADD/HD Dumb Shows of all time.  We discuss MWSU’s production of Laughter on the 23rd Floor,  Tee’s adaptation of Julius Ceasar for SAMLA,  Einstein Bagels, rapping NY Governor candidates and Rand Paul.  Good Luck. Dumb Show [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 210 – Brian Webb Russell This week week, we talk to the BEST ACTOR IN NASHVILLE, TN*:  Brian Webb Russell Deep Fried Theatre: Nashville Scene’s Best of 2010 Writer’s Picks Kentucky Repertory Theatre *According to the Nashville Scene Whattya think?  Give us a call and shout it out loud 615-866-1282 or by email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 209 UPTA with Lights and Tights This episode is a discussion of upcoming auditions and university service…sort of…we guess.  We discuss the upcoming UPTA auditions in Memphis this coming February which John (#960) is going to attend and Tee discusses his new bout with tights. Payin the Rent: UPTA Register Companies Attending Dumb Show University: MWSU You gotta an UPTA success [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 208 Kristoffer Diaz and Welcome to Arroyo’s In this episode, we have a great interview with playwright, Kristoffer Diaz, sans hangman.  Instead we discuss his new (first) play and the production out west at the Old Globe in San Diego. Payin the Rent: Kristoffer Diaz Welcome to Arroyo’s Old Globe’s Welcome to Arroyo’s Video Old Globe Tickets Whattya think?  Give us a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 207 SETC Recap, Tee’s Voiceover, & T-BALL This episode…John gives an update on his SETC Fall Audition, Tee showcases his first voiceover work for MWSU, and the drama that is T-BALL!!! Payin’ the Rent: SETC Dollywood Harold Clurman Laboratory Theatre Company Dumb Show University: MWSU video (Tee’s Voiceover) …it is awesome, but its not Hot, Hot, Hot!! What do you think about [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 206 Voice123(dot)Com This episode we have an international discussion via Skype with Steve Lowell (based in NYC), Leo Lopes (Bogota, Columbia), Tee (in Missouri) and John (in Tennessee).  We are discussing voice-over work and the voice-over marketplace with the innovative website, Voice 123.  Enjoy! Payin the Rent: Voice123 Steven’s Blogpost So voice talents…what do you think about [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 205 – SE(T)C This week, John reports on gearing up for his SETC Fall auditions in Atlanta and we talk about one of our other passions:  SEC Football. Break-a-leg John!!! Give us a call!  (615) 866-1282 or on Skype.  Email us! Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 204 – Return of the Tee This week marks the day you’ve all been waiting for.  Right?  It’s the return of Tee to the show!  I had to take a month off to move my entire family across country to start my new job at Missouri Western State University. So, this week is an update on (almost) all that transpired in [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 203 InterActing Power In this episode we have a sit down chat with Steve Wedan of InterActing Power and we discuss his new pursuit of bringing acting classes to the conference table in the business world. Payin’ the Rent: InterActing Power! The Workshops Alan Dysert’s The Actor’s School /* Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 202 Creativity Inspired by a friend’s tweet, John has a few questions for you.  What fuels your creative drive,etc.?  Tell your story by calling 615-866-1282.  Or put it an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Check out Dustin’s website here and his blog here. /* Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 201 Nashville Shakespeare Festival & Steve Wedan In this episode, we take a look at The Nashville Shakespeare Festival and what our buddy, Steve Wedan, is doing these days. Deep Fried Theatre: Nashville Shakespeare Festival Apprentice Company Pre-Show Schedule Payin’ the Rent: Steve Wedan Alan Dysert The Actors School USA Been to a show?  What’s your favorite theatre moment?  Call 615-866-1282 or [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 200 Playing By Air This is an interesting episode for multiple reasons as we are in a time of change at the Dumb Show.  Tee has got a new job and is in the process of moving so…it’s just John on this episode and hopefully Tee will be able to rejoin him once he has moved.  So on with [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 199 Gov. School, TN Shakes, & Uncle Dave In this episode, we discuss the move from Studio 316b to the skype realm.  We also recap TN Governor’s School for the Arts and TN Shakespeare Festival.  Please join us next episode which just happens to be our 200th!!! Deep Fried Theatre: TN Shakespeare Festival Camp Tenn Shakes Dumb Show University: TNGSFTA Just Deep Fried: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 198 “The Civilians” This marks a very special week on the Inexplicable Dumb Show.  For starters, it’s our last episode ever to be recorded in Studio 316B on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.  We’ve got some technical difficulties to work out, but we will be back with future episodes. But, most importantly, Steve Cosson, Artistic Director [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 197 “Mike Randleman” This week it’s a blast from the past!  When we last spoke to Mike Randleman, he was a single man with a website, a demo reel and a dream.  This week, he gives an update on all of those things and more! Payin’ the Rent: Mike on IMDB Voice123 Mike’s Voice123 Profile Dead Man Eating [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 196 Tennessee Shakespeare & Governor School After an unexpected hiatus this week, we are back with updates on the various projects that we are working on around here.  Tee sheds the light on the Shakespeare Camp project he’s working on at the Tennessee Shakespeare Festival and John gives us some updates on the Tennessee Governor School for the Arts which is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 195 TN Governor School for the Arts This week is a preview for this summer’s theatre program for TN. Gov. School for the Arts. Dumbshow University: GSFTA Theatre Home Page Steve Cosson (The Civilians) Guest Artist Bill Bowers, Guest Artist Actor’s Express Theatre Georgia Shakespeare Mike Randleman, Guest Artist Got any feedback…call us 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 194 Tennessee Rep Theatre This week we chat about a local theatre company based in Nashville, Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Deep Fried Theatre: TN Rep 2010-2011 Season info Ticket Info Share with us by calling 615-866-1282 or via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 193 G. Warren Stiles This week we have an interview with scenic designer, draftsman, and photoshop guru…G. Warren Stiles. Payin’ the Rent: G. Warren Stiles Other G. Warren news Tell us your thoughts on this episode by calling 615-866-1282.  Or via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation to help the people of Nashville. Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 192 Improvably Delicious or it is what it is This week is a mixed bag.  We talk about an improv troupe that John has coached and the end of an era in Dumbshow history. Dumbshow University: (poster artwork by Jon D. Bumpus) Improvably Delicious So if you have any leads for Tee and John or you just want to send your best wishes…you can call 615-866-1282 or as [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 191 Of Dice and Men Critical Threat Theatre This week we have our first post Humana Festival interview with playwright Cameron McNary.  He has written a play that is near and dear to Tee.  It involves Dungeons and Dragons.  It is called Of Dice and Men.  It received a stage reading at the gaming convention, PAX East 2010. Deep Fried Theatre: Critical Threat Theatre How to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 190 Humana Week 4 Phoenix and Sirens In our last installment of this year’s coverage of the 34th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville, we have interviews with playwrights:   Scott Organ (Phoenix) and Deborah Zoe Laufer (Sirens) Deep Fried Theatre: Phoenix by Scott Organ Check out more on Phoenix by going to Actors Theatre of Louisville’s YouTube [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 189 Humana Week 3 The Cherry Sisters Revisited and The Method Gun This is our third installment of  the coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of  New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  Up this week are interviews with Dan O’Brien, playwright of The Cherry Sisters Revisited, and Thomas Graves and Kirk Lynn from Rude Mechs who created The Method Gun. Deep Fried Theatre: The Cherry Sisters [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 188 Humana Week 2 Fissures (lost and found) and Heist! Our second installment of coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville features an interview with the playwrights of Fissures (lost and found) (Steve Epp, Cory Hinkle, Dominic Orlando, Dominique Serrand, Deborah Stein and Victoria Stewart).  With a follow up interview with Deborah Stein, playwright of Heist! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 187 Humana Week 1 Ground This is the first installment of our yearly coverage of the 34th Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  Up first, we have our annual State of  the Actors Theatre of Louisville interview with Marc Masterson (Artistic Director).  We also interview Lisa Dillman who is the playwright of Ground which [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 186 SETC Keynotes: Judith Malina and Tituss Burgess This is keynote speaker week.  We have excellent interviews with Tituss Burgess and Judith Malina. Tituss Burgess Judith Malina (photo of Judith Malina by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times) Share your thoughts of your SETC experience by calling 615-866-1282 or via email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 185 SETC: US Performing Arts This week we have a wonderful chat with US Performing Arts faculty:   Charles Daugherty, Chuck Pogue,  Judith Patterson, Mary Lou Belli, and Nancy Jones.  We also chat with Michael Hatton and Randall Blades about teaching with technology. US Performing Arts Charles Daugherty Charles Pogue Judith Patterson Mary Lou Belli Nancy Jones (University of Kentucky, Theatre Dept. Chair) Dumbshow University: Michael Hatton Randy Blades Tell [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 184 SETC 2010: Hayes & Weber John’s still on vacation, so it’s me doing everything again. This week’s SETC 2010 coverage features Scott Hayes of Regent University and Donna Weber of the Georgia Shakespeare Festival.  Both of these folks have done some amazing things using Twitter with their productions and theatre companies.  Make sure to follow Georgia Shakespeare on Twitter! Donna also has [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 183 SETC 2010 Part 1: Garrison & Savidge While John is off on his family vacation, he left me here to write the shownotes and edit the audio for the first couple of our SETC 2010 shows. We’re going to start things off with a bang:  Our good friend Gary Garrison, Executive Director Creative Activity for the Dramatists Guild of America. Also, we have a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS SETC Podcasting Workshop 2010 So, here is the audio of the Podcasting 101 workshop from SETC 2010 in Lexington, KY.  Thanks to everyone who came out and asked some great questions.  Let us know where we can find your podcast! Oh yeah, here’s a PDF copy of the PowerPoint we used. Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 182 Paul B. Crook This week we catch up with our curmudgeon, Paul B. Crook.  The topics are free flowing and as always very enlightening. Curmudgeon: LA Tech Theatre Stage Combat Workshop Jennifer Garner Chocolate men Tell us your thoughts…be part of the show by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) /* Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 181 Roxy Regional Theatre This week we have a energetic interview with  Artistic Director of The Roxy Regional Theatre, John McDonald.  We discuss their current show, Ring of Fire, and preview what is next at the Roxy. Deep Fried Theatre: The Roxy Regional Theatre Ring of Fire Tickets Been to the Roxy?  Tell us what you think by calling 615-866-1282 or via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) /* [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 180 Actor’s Theatre of Louisville Apprentice Company This week we have Michael Legg (Director) and Amy Attaway (Associate Director) stop by studio 316b to discuss the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville’s Apprentice company. Deep Fried Theatre: Actor’s Theatre of Louisville Apprentice Company Recruitment Tour Schedule Are you a current, past or candidate for the apprentice company?  Tell us your story by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) /* Share [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 179 KCACTF Region 4 In studio 316b this week, we have Tim X Davis to discuss the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (Region 4) and his program back in Kentucky at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Dumbshow University: KCACTF Region 4 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Film and Theatre Tim X. Davis Did you attend this year’s festival and want to share [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 178 Nashville Shakespeare Festival This week we have a skype chat with Claire Syler from the Nashville Shakespeare Festival.  She is directing NSF’s production of The Tempest. Deep Fried Theatre: Nashville Shakespeare Festival Got a thought?  Need to get it off your chest?  Call 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 177 Gov. School Part 2 as Read by Tee & John This week we talk about the second week of auditions.  Tee’s audiobooks are available for purchase through the links provided below… Dumbshow University: Gov. School for the Arts Payin’ the Rent: American Entrepreneur: The Fascinating Stories of People who Defined Business in the United States Philosophy in ‘The Twilight Zone’ Got something to say?  Call us at 615-866-1282 or fire off [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 176 TN Gov School for the Arts This week we discuss TN Governor School for the Arts auditions. Dumbshow University: TN Gov.  School for the Arts Theatre Does your state have a Gov. School?  Tell us about it by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 175 “Happy 2010…Buh-Bye 2009″ This week we review 2009 and share some of the highlights from 2009.  Here’s to a great 2010! Year in Review: Anne Bogart Dancing Monkey Cabaret What are your resolutions for 2010?  Call 615-866-1282 or send them via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 175 “Happy 2010…Buh-Bye 2009″ This week we review 2009 and share some of the highlights from 2009.  Here’s to a great 2010! Year in Review: Anne Bogart Dancing Monkey Cabaret What are your resolutions for 2010?  Call 615-866-1282 or send them via e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 174 Roll Tide vs Hook’em Horns Ok. It is on…Game Time. vs.   Will the tide roll on or will Texas put their hooks into Bama’s trunk?  Call 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 173 Christmas Special 2009 Merry Christmas to all. May you have a Joyous and Safe Holiday Season! Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 173 Christmas Special 2009 Merry Christmas to all. May you have a Joyous and Safe Holiday Season! Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 172 The Road 2 Shambala or Audience of Two This week we chat with fellow actor, writer, and podcaster…Sam Dingman.  Sam is just starting out with his podcast and is setting the road ablaze!  Check out his podcast…the link is below and tell him the “Dumbshow” sent you! Payin’ the Rent: The Road 2 Shambala Audience of Two Check Sam out and tell us what you think by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 172 The Road 2 Shambala or Audience of Two This week we chat with fellow actor, writer, and podcaster…Sam Dingman.  Sam is just starting out with his podcast and is setting the road ablaze!  Check out his podcast…the link is below and tell him the “Dumbshow” sent you! Payin’ the Rent: The Road 2 Shambala Audience of Two Check Sam out and tell us what you think by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 171a – Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  As a treat, we thought we’d replay a “classic” episode of the show from 2007, featuring Mr. Young and Mr. Collins and a very special guest.  Enjoy your turkey and football! Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 171a – Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  As a treat, we thought we’d replay a “classic” episode of the show from 2007, featuring Mr. Young and Mr. Collins and a very special guest.  Enjoy your turkey and football! Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 171 Turkey Day at Atlantic Stage This week we chat with Thom Penn, Managing Director, of Atlantic Stage in Myrtle beach, SC.  We also share some of our all time favorite holiday recipes. Deep Fried Theatre: Atlantic Stage Tickets New Space Find our Thanksgiving recipes here.  Send us your favorite holiday recipes by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 171 Turkey Day at Atlantic Stage This week we chat with Thom Penn, Managing Director, of Atlantic Stage in Myrtle beach, SC.  Deep Fried Theatre: Atlantic Stage Tickets New Space Call us at 615-866-1282 or e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 170 FoodPlay This week we interview Cecilia Lighthall about her work with Foodplay Productions.  Tales from the road and more ensue. Payin’ the Rent: FoodPlay Productions Tell us your road stories by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 170 FoodPlay This week we interview Cecilia Lighthall about her work with Foodplay Productions.  Tales from the road and more ensue. Payin’ the Rent: FoodPlay Productions Tell us your road stories by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 169 Oedipus Rex This week we chat with John Holleman, director,  of the upcoming production of Oedipus Rex.  The show runs Nov. 13th-15th and 19th-21st at the Parthenon in Nashville, TN. Payin’ the Rent: tickets for Oedipus Rex Tell us your thoughts about Greek Theatre by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 169 Oedipus Rex This week we chat with John Holleman, director,  of the upcoming production of Oedipus Rex.  The show runs Nov. 13th-15th and 19th-21st at the Parthenon in Nashville, TN. Payin’ the Rent: tickets for Oedipus Rex Tell us your thoughts about Greek Theatre by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 168 the philosophy of oedipus rex audiobook This week we have interview with…well…us.  Each of us has a paying the rent.  Tee is recording an audio book.  John is playing Oedipus in a three person version of Oedipus Rex. Payin’ the Rent: Audible.com (Tee’s gig) Parthenon (John’s gig) What’s new with you?  Tell us by calling 615-866-1282. or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 168 the philosophy of oedipus rex audiobook This week we have interview with…well…us.  Each of us has a paying the rent.  Tee is recording an audio book.  John is playing Oedipus in a three person version of Oedipus Rex. Payin’ the Rent: Audible.com (Tee’s gig) Parthenon (John’s gig) What’s new with you?  Tell us by calling 615-866-1282. or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 167 Scott Walters This week we have a discussion with Scott Walters about a new business model for theatres in a small market.  We also discuss the “myth of Broadway”. Deep Fried Theatre: Scott Walters (Netflix + YouTube)/(time=money) Tell us what you think about Scott’s plan by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 166 Some Things Wicked This week we discuss freshperson’s showcase at MTSU.  It is alarming! Call us 615-866-1282 and tell us what you think…or send us an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 165 Red Mountain Theatre This week we have an interview of Keith Cromwell, Executive Director, of Red Mountain Theatre Company.  He gives us the lowdown on their season starting with their current production of  Rent. Deep Fried Theatre: Red Mountain Theatre Company Rent The rest of the season For Tickets Tell us what you think by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 164 Stage Directions & TheatreFace We have returning this week… Jacob Coakley, editor of Stage Directions, to discuss new developments over at theatreface and his challenge for November. Payin the Rent: Stage Directions TheatreFace Tell us your thoughts…615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 163 IDS Community Theatre This week we have an interview with multi-Wing Award Nominee…Sarah Lena Brown as she discusses the joys of community theatre. Deep Fried Theatre Sarah’s Blog (The Anvil Tree) Theatre Huntsville Tell us your community theatre stories by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 162 Deep Fried Football This week we talk a little something about a few things that we follow besides theatre…Football and Golf.  Also, come check out People’s Branch Theatre’s production of Galileo. Deep Fried Theatre: People’s Branch Theatre Deep Fried Football: Alabama Football Georgia Football MTSU Football Pro Football: Chicago Bears Tennessee Titans Golf: PGA FedEx Cup More theatre next week…tell us what you think by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 161 Freshperson’s Showcase Joining us in the studio this week is Steve Wedan to talk about a project that is near and dear to our hearts, Freshperson’s Showcase.  This year’s production is the scottish play.  Check out our take on the bard’s work as well as check out Steve’s artwork. Dumbshow University: Steve Wedan (Artiste) Tell us what you think…call us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 160 The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety This week we have an interview with playwright, Kristoffer Diaz, where we discuss his new work on wrestling and geopolitics. Payin’ the Rent: Kristoffer’s blog Victory Gardens Theatre (Chicago, IL) InterAct Theatre Company (Philadelphia, PA) Mixed Blood Theatre (Minneapolis, MN) Let us know your thoughts on this episode by calling 615-866-1282 or by email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 159 “Dear Finder” This week we interview “Hollywood” Jackie Holmes Springfield and discuss her latest project at MTSU…”Dear Finder”. Dumbshow University: MTSU Theatre Dear Finder Tom Isbell Tell us what you think by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 158 Middle Tennessee State University This week we take a look at the latest happenings at MTSU.  We are hosting two festivals and then there is a major renovation. Dumbshow University: MTSU Theatre 2009-2010 Season our interview with “Young David” KCACTF Region 4 ACDFA Tell us what your season at your school by calling 615-866-1282 or by sending an e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 157 – Thou Shalt Not John got a very interesting mass email from his agent.  Apparently, one of the local casting directors needed to make sure the talent pool understands a little bit about the business of The Business.  Some of it might seems like common sense, but given the email, we thought it might bear repeating. And, of course, that [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 156 People’s Branch Theatre This week we have an interview with People’s Branch Theatre’s Artistic Director, Ross Brooks.  We have a season update. Deep Fried Theatre: People’s Branch Theatre Belcourt Theatre Belmont University Troutt Theatre Tell us how you are spending your summer…call us 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 155 Auditioning Oddities This week we talk auditioning odd stories and personal awareness.  Tell us your auditioning odd stories by calling 615-866-1282 or by email (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 154 This Week in Review With the difficulties of surgery and a wedding, this week is a “best of show”.  We will be back next week with a brand new episode…until then enjoy the following: Paying the Rent: Fox News Strategy Room The Clyde Fitch Report The new & upcoming Clyde Fitch website (preview) Oooohhh, the dish! (Babyrunaround) New York Press (Hedda Gabler) Hey, tell us what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 153 Bama Theatre Company This week we have an interview with Alison Frederick from the Bama Theatre Company.  We discuss their 8 person production of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and how they are taking it to the New York International Fringe Festival. Deep Fried Theatre: Bama Theatre Company in association with the figments productions, a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas FringeNYC Tickets for Bama [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 152 Stage Directions This week we have an interview with Jacob Coakley, Editor, of Stage Directions magazine.  We also discuss his use of new media and social websiting for theatre people, TheatreFace. Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 151 “Stoney Westmoreland Exposé” This week:  An exclusive and explosive exposé of actor Stoney Westmoreland.  Listen carefully as he makes us an offer that we can’t refuse. Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 150 “Governor’s School Week 1″ This week, it’s part one of our two part exposé of the 2009 Tenessee Governor’s School for the Arts.  John’s in charge of it again this year and it seems to be going swimmingly.  In fact, he was able to carve out a few minutes from his busy schedule to sit down with me and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 149 “Tennessee Shakespeare Festival” This week we take a little trip just down the road from Dumbshow Central to Bell Buckle, Tennessee.  In addition to the annual Moon Pie Festival and the Webb School, “The BB” is host to the Tennessee Shakespeare Festival.  I took the recorder down to a rehearsal and had a little chat with Artistic Director [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 148 “Alabama Shakespeare, Summer Shorts & The Loop” Two long-time friends of the IDS stop by this week for a little discussion of their latest and upcoming projects. Nancy Rominger from the Alabama Shakespeare Festival gives us an update on the Southern Writer’s Project and previews their production of Misalliance, and Gary Garrison tells us all about the production of his short play, Storm [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 147 “Paul Russell” This week we talk with actor, casting director, and acting guru…Paul Russell. Payin’ the Rent: Paul Russell’s Blog Paul’s book…”ACTING: Make it Your Business” Paul’s workshop “Access to Agents” Paul’s Website Paul Russell Casting Tell us your professional acting warstories by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail! Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 146 “Kitchen Dog Theater” In this episode, we interview Tina Parker (Co-Artistic Director & Administrative Director of Kitchen Dog Theater) about Pup Fest and their New Works Festival 2009. Deep Fried Theatre: Kitchen Dog Theater Pup Fest New Works Festival 2009 Hooch & Pooch For Subscriptions Got something to say…we know you do.  Call us 615-866-1282 or put it in an e-mail. Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 145 “New Stage Theatre” This week we interview Francine Thomas Reynolds, Artistic Director of New Stage Theatre, about the Eudora Welty New Play Series, their summer theatre program for kids and what’s the latest to hit their stage. Deep Fried Theatre: New Stage Theatre E-mail them about information about their summer programs Are your kids involved in a summer arts program?  Tell us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 144 “Voices of the South” This week we have an interview with Jerre Dye, Artistic Director, of Voices of the South and we discuss the upcoming Memphis Children’s Theatre Festival. Deep Fried Theatre: Voices of the South Memphis Children’s Theatre Festival Ever been to this festival?  Tell us what you thought…615-866-1282 or send us an e-mail Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 143 “Playscripts, Inc” This week we have an interview with Jonathan Rand from Playscripts, Inc. We also discuss their innovative website findaplay.com. Payin’ the Rent: Jonathan Rand Do you like this type of interview?  Share your thoughts with us by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail. Share and Enjoy: Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 142 “Wild Mee- Humana Week 5″ This is the last installment of our coverage of The 33rd Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville.  That being said, this week we have interviews with playwright Charles L. Mee who wrote “Under Construction” and  Director of New Play Development, Adrien-Alice Hansel, who was a co-adaptor for  “Wild [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 141 “The Last Girl-Humana Week 4″ This week we have an interview with playwright  Allison Moore about her play “Slasher” and we have an interview with one of the actors from the production, Lusia Strus, who played Frances McKinney.  Lusia also works with the Neo-Futurists in New York and Chicago.  As always we would love to thank the Actors Theatre of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 140 “Darth Bennett - Humana Week 3″ Week 3 of our Humana Festival coverage. It’s Apprentice Week here at the Inexplicable Dumb Show! Kristoffer Diaz, one of the writers of Brink!; this year’s Acting Apprentice Company showcase.  Thanks, as always, to Kyle and everyone at the Actors Theatre of Louisville! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 139 “Reunion-Humana Week 2″ This week from the 33rd Annual Humana Festival of  New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville we have interviews with Zoe Kazan, playwright of “Absalom” and Universes, creators of “Ameriville”. Absalom by Zoe Kazan directed by Giovanna Sardelli (Photo by  Harlan Taylor) Ameriville by UNIVERSES (Gamal Abdel Chasten, Mildred Ruiz, William Ruiz aka Ninja and Steven Sapp) directed by Chay Yew (Photo by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 138 “The Mad Farmer Under Construction-Humana Week 1″ This is the first installment of our coverage of the 33rd Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. Tee and I plus Young David the intern would like to express our gratitude to Actor’s Theatre of Louisville for the hospitality and thanks to all that stopped by to chat with [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS-137 SETC 2009 Recap Week 4 This week we have interviews with Ryan Chittaphong of the Stella Adler Acting Studio and Jen Lane.  We get buzzed by Cody Hann, Lance Lemmon, Nick Mason and Taylor Daugherty.  Bill Teague from the University of Alabama, Brad Oxnam of Middle Tennessee State University and Steve Earnest of Coastal Carolina University drop by to give [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS-136 SETC 2009 Recap Week 3 This week, we have interviews with Dorian Boyd of Venice Theatre and Hollywood Jackie Springfield stops by to discuss her vocal workshop panel presentation.  We get buzzed by Casey Saling, Katie Crevise, Daniel Hernandez, and John Lennon.  Dumbshow University updates are given by Jeff Green of Southwest Georgia University and Paul B. Crook of Louisiana [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS-135 SETC 2009 Recap Week 2 Flying solo again this week on the Intro & Closing of the show.  John will be back next week to bring me out of the closet. In the meantime, here’s Week 2 of our SETC 2009 Recap! DFT: Aaron Gotlieb from Dancing Monkey Cabaret in Atlanta, GA Janice Weaver from Actor’s Playhouse in Pearl, MS Buzz: Jessica Fergusson from Campbell University Ian [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS-134 SETC 2009 Recap Week 1 Here’s the first episode of our recap of the Southeastern Theatre Conference 2009 in Birmingham, AL!  We’ll hear from: Todd Ristau of Studio Roanoke Auditionees Melissa Powell and Matthew Riley Gary Garrison of the Dramatists Guild of America Don’t worry!  There’s plenty more to come next week…and the week after…and the week after that! We enjoyed getting to see all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2009 SETC Podcasting Workshop Thanks to everyone in attendance of our “Podcasting 101″ workshop at the 2009 Southeastern Theatre Conference in Birmingham, AL! As promised, here’s the audio of the workshop in podcast form! You can also find the PDF file of the Powerpoint presentation here, too! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 133 “Revolution 7″ “Hollywood Jackie Homes Springfield” stops by this week to discuss the SistaStyle Production of The Face of Emmitt Till.  We also discover that our Congress Members have embraced new technology. Deep Fried Theatre: SistaStyle Production Griot Theatre Ensemble WTF: Twwwhat did you say…twittering by advanced twits Are you happy with the the work of congress?  Tell us what you think by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 132 “The T-Zone” This week we have an interview with Carol T. Jones (Director, Institute for Educators and Teaching Artists) with the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA.  We discuss their recently awarded $1.5 million grant for research into how art can be used to aid in the education of our youth. We also have a very sad and unusual [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 131 “The Lemon Drop Kid” This week we have an interview with Rosemary Newcott who adapted and directed the Alliance Theatre’s production of the cartoon network smash animated series, Class of 3000 (Live).  We also have a second life story about divorce, dungeons and romps. Deep Fried Theatre: The Alliance Theatre- Class of 3000 LIVE The Cartoon Network– the animated series Andre Benjamin aka [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 130 “Eternia” This week we have a lovely phone conversation with our dear friend Leonard Jacobs of the Clyde Fitch Report and lately of Fox News web streaming program, The Strategy Room.  We have a Summer and Smoke update and we learn that cyber divorce is possible. Payin the Rent: Fox News Strategy Room The Clyde Fitch Report The new & [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 129 “say it ain’t so-sa” This week we have two special interviews:  one via skype and one in-studio.  We chat with a long time contributor and curmudgeon, Paul B. Crook.  Joining us in studio is James Brown. Curmudgeon: Bacon Explosion BBQ Addicts WTF: Pampers or Huggies…it all Depends! Tell us what you think about these stories by calling 615-866-1282 or by e-mail (podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 127 “whole lotta love” This week we have an interview with Laura Cole of The New American Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta, Ga.  We also continue our discussion with Tim X. Davis of Bluegrass Community College. Deep Fried Theatre: The New American Shakespeare Tavern Doctor Faustus (Tickets) Romeo and Juliet Education Dumbshow University: Tim X. Davis The Buzz: Got a thought on the current education in your area…give us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 121 �Aquae Mattiacorum� This week we have an interview with Artistic Director, Rick St. Peter and Associate Artistic Director, Eric Ryan Seale of Actors Guild of Lexington.� Tee pays the rent as a “bad” Santa and the “Governator” strikes again. Deep Fried Theatre: Actors Guild of Lexington Actors Guild’s blog Tickets for Actors Guild shows Payin’ the Rent: Stray Dog Films WTF: Languages…who even speaks COBOL! Second [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Election Special �Whose Nuts Are These?� Inexplicable coverage of the 2008 presidential election as only the Dumb Show can provide. Oh yeah, go vote. John McCain Barack Obama Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 116 �The Book of Lehi� This week, we head back down to Birmingham, AL for a visit with Keith Cromwell of the Red Mountain Theatre Company and we talk about our impending upcoming production of Freshperson’s Showcase 2008! Deep Fried Theatre: Red Mountain Theatre Company Jason Robert Brown Dumbshow University: Actor’s Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival 2008 Highlights The Buzz: Leave us a Voicemail!� (615) 866-1282 Email us! podcast@inexplicabledumbshow.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 115 �Bringing it all Back Home� This week we have interviews with Bob Robins and Leonard Jacobs.� We talk to Bob about his lighting gig in Flat Rock, NC.� Leonard Jacobs has written a book on Broadway History.� Check out how you can buy one down the page.� Pick one up…it’s amazing! Deep Fried Theatre: Flat Rock Playhouse Hippodrome State Theatre Payin’ the Rent: Leonard Jacob’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 95 �Chicago� This week we have an interview with an actor based in New York with “southern roots”, Estes Tarver. Our Deep Fried Theatre of the week is Naked Stages and we talk to Artistic Director, Mark Cabus about his upcoming production of I am my Own Wife. We profile an interesting use of modern [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 93 �The Deceived Husband� This week we have an interview with Leonard Jacobs from Backstage magazine about the potential destruction of the Provincetown Playhouse (yes, of Eugene O’Neill fame…that playhouse) by the expansion plans of New York University. We also discuss the Tony nominations with a very special guest. Tee and I unabashedly promote our production of 12th Night [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 87�No Visible Light� This is the first of several episodes that focus on the 32nd annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. Thanks to Kyle Shepherd for making IDS’s first trip to Humana a real blast! Enjoy! Becky Shaw: photo: Harlan Taylor (New York Times) Gina Gionfriddo (Playwright) Some of the Cast: Mia Barron David [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS 86�The Renegades of Funk� This week is our last blowout bonanza for SETC. We have some great interviews with Gary Garrison of the Dramatists Guild of America, Daniel Banks (a keynote speaker) and a woman of major importance, April J’Callahan Marshall. Listen to these great interviews and tune in next week for the first of several installments [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 85�Back to the Original� This week we have more Southeastern Theatre Conference interviews…the hits keep coming! We also have a “sneak peak” of our time at the Humana Festival at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. SETC (Part 4): Jen Nelson Lane Sarah Brown (University of Memphis) Mike Foster (Missouri State University) G. Warren Stiles (Ohio University Student & Professional Scenic Design) Inexplicable Moments Hannah Wilson (ETSU) Brittany [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 84�Sex in Dirt� This week we continue our coverage from the 59th Annual Southeastern Theatre Conference in Chattanooga, TN. SETC (Part 3): Interviews with… E. Bert Wallace (Campbell University) John Lennon (Notre Dame High School) Tim X. Davis (Bluegrass Community & Technical College) Darren Michaels (Austin Peay State University) Paul B. Crook (Louisiana Tech) Dr. R. Cliff Thompson (Freed-Hardeman) Chris Lanning (Your Neighborhood Stage Podcast) Tell us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 83 �Ol� Blue Eyes� This week we continue on with our SETC coverage. We take a look at the educational side of the Theatre. So here it is…the good, the bad, the ugly…an honest look at academia. SETC (Part 2) : Elon University Fred Rubeck Bill Webb John Mullican Arkansas Tech Rose Kat Cindl Radford University Ladies and Gentleman…all hail…the merchantress of venice Inexplicable Moments: Kelly McDavid & Taylor Randall [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 81 �The Casimir Pulaski� This week we have a bad ass interview with Jennifer Henry from Playhouse on the Square out of Memphis, TN. We also go internationale with Brian Caspe and Ben Steel from the Prague Playhouse. We discover an Orwellian case of censorship to artistic expression on a college campus in the guise of “an [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 80 �The New General Catalogue� This week we have an interview with Francine Thomas Reynolds from New Stage Theatre in Jackson, MS. We have a Public Safety Announcement about a serious health scare for some women. Tee and I also discuss our busy schedules this spring. Deep Fried Theatre: New Stage Theatre Tickets for Doubt WTF: PSA for PSAS The Two Shot: The 12th Naked [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 79 �The Midas Touch� This week we have an interview with Nashville critic Martin Brady. We uncover the best way to bring a little bit of Canada back with you to the States and there is an update on the effectiveness of the pick up lines. Deep Fried Theatre: Martin Brady WTF: All you need is a trip to Toronto The Two Shot: the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 73 �My Love to You� This week we have an interview with Erik Curren of the American Shakespeare Center (Blackfriars Playhouse), a potential “Poe-riffic” project, Pat’s pontifications, John’s pet peeves, and a TN Governor School for the Arts audition update! Deep Fried Theatre: American Shakespeare Center On Tour ASC Podcast David Dreyfoos, new Managing Director Paying the Rent: Edgar Allan Quillin? WTF: For all the tea in China Dumbshow University: TN [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Epsiode 72 �The Dumbshow�s Crunkin New Years Eve� This week we have several guests stopping by to help us out as we prepare for the Dumbshow Crunkin New Year’s Eve party. Mr. Phillip Collins and Mr. Andrew “Lucky” Young pay us a visit and sit a spell. Two new friends, Coach Dutch Dombrowski and Coach Rod Baldcock from St. Patrick’s in [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 69 �The Lance Klusener� This week we have interviews with Keith Cromwell, Executive Director of the Red Mountain Theatre Company, and Ginger Newman star of Souvenir. This week is also the final part of our four part expose on Lane Davies hosted by Tara. We also discuss certain job opportunities. Deep Fried Theatre: Red Mountain Theatre Company Simple Gifts Education and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 67a - �The Thanksgiving Special� John and I took the week off this week to spend a little time with our families for the holidays, but we were fortunate enough to have Mr. Collins and Mr. Young step in for us and record a Thanksgiving Special (complete with special guest). We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and we’ll [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 65 �the USS Enterprise� This week we have an interview with Tina Fitch from Theatre Tuscaloosa. Deep Fried Theatre: Theatre Tuscaloosa WTF: Baby You’re a Rich Man Dumbshow University: Romeo & Juliet The Buzz: call the show 615-866-1282 or shoot us an e-mail Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 62 �the ludovico technique� This week we have an update on “The Merchant of Venice” and the latest break through in men’s health. Deep Fried Theatre: Naked Stages/Greenroom projects WTF: men’s health update full frontal disclosure Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 54 �The Rubik�s Cube� This week we feature the 2nd Annual Shades of Black Theatre Festival that is kicking off this month in Nashville. We also have a report by Rebecca Roosman from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We also discuss the state of writing for television. Deep Fried Theatre: Shades of Black Theatre Festival Darkhorse Theater Dumbshow du Monde: The Edinburgh [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 51 �Detachment 3? This week we check in with our Curmudgeon and see what he has been up to this summer. We also talk of about plans for year 2 of the inexplicable dumb show! Deep Fried Theatre: Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival Curmudgeon: Email Paul about your horror stories of insurance people affecting theatre! The Two Shot: Harry Potter The Buzz: Email us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 50 - �Odorous Maximus� This week, we talk to actor/writer Josh Childs about his new screenplay and his upcoming projects. We also take a virtual visit to the Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville, FL and check with with the Hairspray! Deep Fried Theatre: The Hippodrome The Buzz: Email from Scott Hayes, Artistic Director of Summerstock at the University of Finlay Scott’s Links: Cheaper by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website IDS Episode 40 �Lordy, Lordy�� This week we take a look at Hyde Park Theatre, have a spirited discussion with our roving curmudgeon, Paul B. Crook…and IDS is serenaded by one of our listeners!Deep Fried Theatre:Hyde Park TheatreShrewd ProductionsFronterafestMi Casa Es Su TeatroThe Curmudgeon:Yale Rep’s using Wooden SwordsUpdate on Yale RepE-mail comments to Paul!The Buzz:Rebecca Roosman of EdinburghE-mail us your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website