Uptown Drama

Jeff and Christie talk with Actor Playwright Community leader Denise Lee, whose play Funny, You Don't Act Like a Negro was our last pre-covid production.

Jeff and Christie talk with Paul Taylor about his history with the theatre, ruffling feathers and pushing boundaries.

Christie and Jeffery are joined by Connie Coit Kitchens. They discuss backstage tales from the 70s and 80s.

Today we talk with Terry Vandivort about Theatre Three's history and our founder Norma Young. Terry has had a long history of acting with our theatre company. His first show with us was our second year in our current building. 

Christie and Jeff talk to our Executive Director Charlie Beavers about the business side of moving forward. We have talked a lot about the artistic side of how the theatre runs. Lets talk contracts and grants and unions oh my!

Jeff and Christie talk with a couple of young and future theatre makers. Our guests today are Dante Flores and Manon McCullom.

Jeff and Christie talk with Dramaturg Allison Horsley. We find out what life is like in New Zealand in the time of COVID-19. And ask "What play are we living in" and "where are we in a 5 Act play"?

Jeff and Christie check in with Kevin Moriarity during shelter-in-place. Tips for working from home. Is time a thing?  What are arts organizations facing on a national scale.

Jeff and Christie talk from their individual homes about the theatre's decision making process during a pandemic.

Jeff and Christie visit tacos and Tequila and talk a little about putting together a season.

In this episode we discuss casting, the changes in perceptions, intentions, outdated perspectives, and triggers.

Join Artistic Director, Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director, Christie Vela on their short Uptown adventures! Meet their friends/colleagues and gain some insight into the challenges and joys of making live theatre in the heart of one Dallas’ busiest neighborhoods.