Rep Chats

Our next show of the season is The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter.  On this episode, we welcome Lauren Shouse back to the podcast.  Lauren is the director of The Cake , and she'll discuss the show, its cast and how this production is very special to her.   We also welcome Chris Sanders for this episode.  He is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Equality Project.  The Tenne...

On today's episode, Beki Baker joins us to talk about the REP Aloud production of The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson.   Beki Baker is the chair of the theatre department at Lipscomb University.  Beki is a freelance director and is returning to the Rep to direct our staged reading of The Revolutionists on October 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m.   REP Aloud (Reading Excellent Plays Aloud) is...

On this episode, we continue discussing RENT.  We are joined by two of our cast members who discuss the show and their work.   Mike Sallee, Jr. who plays Roger Davis. @mikesalleejr   www.mikesalleejr.com    Natalie Rankin who plays Maureen Johnson @shesgotpersonatalie   www.singonevoice.com We are also joined by Jim Shulman, the Chief Executive Officer of Safe Ha...

Nashville Rep kicks off the 22-23 season this week with Johnathan Larson's RENT .  Wood Van Meter who plays Mark Cohen joins Micah-Shane Brewer, director of the production to talk about the show and the message of this production.    RENT plays September 16-25 at TPAC's Polk Theatre.   We're also joined with Amna Osman, the CEO of Nashville Cares. Nashville Cares is the premier...

We're back, Nashville!   Join members of the Nashville Rep staff as they discuss what's in store for the upcoming 22-23 season.  Get ready for a spectacular year!

Nashville Rep's 21/22 season will end with Disney's Mary Poppins, flying into the Polk Theatre at TPAC April 28-May 8.  For today's episode, we chat with Christine McNeal Toole (Mary Poppins) and Jeremy Benton (Bert), the stars of the Rep's show.  Tickets are on sale now at www.nashvillerep.org.

For this episode, we welcome Janet Kurtz and Jeanette Barker to the podcast.  Janet and Jeanette are the co-chairs of this year's 7th Annual Broadway Brunch.  Listen about the exciting details they have in store for this year's big event!

On this episode, I speak with Crystal Owens, the owner and counsellor at Red Cedar Therapy ( https://redcedartherapy.com ). Crystal joined our production teams this year for Ragtime and School Girls as a Mental Health Provider.  Hear about her role working with out actors and why mental health is very important for artists.   I get to chat with Rob Turner, the President of the Nashville...

Meet the cast of "School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play," our next production written by Jocelyn Bioh.  They are Kortney Ballenger, Ashley D. Brooks, Valicia Browne, Carli Hardon, Cynthia Harris, Tosha Marie, Joy Pointe, and Tamiko Robinson Steele.  Hear from this incredible black female cast about what this show means to them and why you should see it!  Performances Februar...

Happy New Year!  Alicia Haymer joins us on the podcast to discuss "School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play" by Jocelyn Bioh.  Recently seen in our 2019 production of "Pipeline," Alicia is an actor, writer and director, and is making her Rep directorial debut with this production.  

"You'll shoot your eye out!"  Yes, Nashville...Ralphie is back!  On this podcast, we welcome Lauren Shouse, the director of our production of A Christmas Story .  Hear about the process of bringing this holiday favorite back to life on the Rep stage.     A Christmas Story plays through December 19.  Check out www.nashvillerep.org.  

Episode 3 of Nashville's premier theatre podcast is now streaming on all platforms! Tune in to hear from some of the dynamic cast members of Ragtime, The Musical.

Today on Rep Chats, we sit down with Eilliott Robinson of the Nashville Public Library and hear about the history of Nashville during the time period of Ragtime, The Musical . We also hear from Gary Hoff, Nashville Rep's scenic designer and Lori Gann-Smith costume designer for Ragtime . Episode 03 will be streaming 11/09.  For more details on the resources/events at Nashville Public Library,...

We are so happy to finally share the debut episode of Nashville's premier theatre podcast! On the first part of today's episode, we sit down with Nashville Rep's Executive Director, Drew Ogle, to learn about some of the Rep's virtual programming, and hear about the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the company. Later, we'll speak with Micah-shane brewer, the director of the rep's season ope...

It's the trailer for the 21/22 season at Nashville Repertory Theatre! Like, follow, and subscribe for more content from your favorite regional theatre company's debut podcast.