100 PLAYS: Lessons Learned Telling Stories From the Stage

Episode 11: 11 Days - The Story of Operation Pineapple Express In this episode, I talk about a Green Beret getting bitten by the acting bug, the emotional journey of performing true stories in theater, and the importance of authentic storytelling in difficult contexts. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . In this episode, I talk about the R...

Episode 10: Million Dollar Quartet In this episode, I talk about I talk about the pitfalls of jukebox musicals, the emptiness of perfection, and playing a piano so well people think you're faking it. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . If you enjoy or find value in this podcast, I’d like to ask you a quick favor. Leaving a short review or...

Episode 09: The Great Adventures of Spencer In this episode, I talk about the how a story can change someone’s life, the honesty of young playwrights, and the best stage direction I’ve ever read. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . If you enjoy or find value in this podcast, I’d like to ask you a quick favor. Leaving a short review or comm...

Episode 08: Henry IV Part 1 In this episode, I talk about the relationship between discipline and integrity, the thrills and dangers of stage combat, and the joy of delivering the death speech. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . 100 PLAYS is a solo podcast that is part memoir, part love letter to the theatre, and part motivational handboo...

Episode 07: Doubt, a Parable In this episode, I talk about the daring it takes to direct yourself as an actor, the generosity of a Tony Award-winning playwright, and how to give your story away. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . 100 PLAYS is a solo podcast that is part memoir, part love letter to the theatre, and part motivational handbo...

Episode 06: Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story In this episode, I talk about the importance of lyrical analysis, how to balance a stage, and the costs of cutting a phone booth. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . 100 PLAYS is a solo podcast that is part memoir, part love letter to the theatre, and part motivational handbook for all you fellow st...

Episode 05: Touch In this episode, I talk confronting stage fright, embracing fear as a creative force, and memorizing long monologues via cassette tape. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . 100 PLAYS is a solo podcast that is part memoir, part love letter to the theatre, and part motivational handbook for all you fellow storytellers out th...

Episode 04: A Clockwork Orange In this episode, I talk about the joy and anxiety of auditions, holding a safe space for actors, and the power of a committed cartwheel. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . 100 PLAYS is a solo podcast that is part memoir, part love letter to the theatre, and part motivational handbook for all you fellow story...

Episode 03: Snow White In this episode, I talk about the power of practice, the ease of transformation, and the magic of baseball caps. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also available on Apple or Spotify . 100 PLAYS is a solo podcast that is part memoir, part love letter to the theatre, and part motivational handbook for all you fellow storytellers out there. I use an incr...

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Episode 01: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? This towering masterpiece of dramatic literature was my first adventure in self-producing, and it taught me a ton . In this episode, I talk about creating your own opportunities, giving the one perfect surgical note, and why slicing your hand on a liquor bottle is never good theater. You can listen on the Substack App , and all episodes are also availabl...

Welcome to 100 PLAYS: Lessons Learned Telling Stories From the Stage ! This is a second podcast that lives under the Page&Stage banner. But instead of hour-long deep-dive interviews, this one will just be me, your friendly neighborhood storycoach, sharing bite-sized stories and lessons I’ve gained from working in the professional theatre for almost 30 years. So this podcast will be part memoir, pa...