Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) welcomes back returning guest Zach Schneider, a High School Theatre instructor.  The two discuss a favorite staple of British Theatre culture, Punch and Judy puppet shows. "Euripides, Eumenides" on Instagram "Contact us" form on TridentTheatre.com Sources for "Euripides, Eumenides"

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) recorded an episode in front of a live audience at the University of Wyoming on Dec. 4 at the Wyoming High School State Thespian Festival.  As guests, Aaron was joined by returning guest  and High School Theatre Instructor Dustin Hebert, as well as a new guest, Assistant Lecturer in Musical Theatre Voice for University of Wyoming, Zachary McCulley.  Together, th...

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guest Micah Wyatt discuss the extraordinary passion project of Sam Wanamaker, the creation of "Shakespeare's Globe," a nearly accurate representation of The Globe Theatre which had not been seen in London since 1644. The Barefoot Band's "Gas Money for Austin" "Euripides, Eumenides" on Instagram Sources for "Euripides, Eumenides"

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guest Dustin Hebert discuss Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the theatre troupe of Harvard undergraduate students who have been providing satirical annual musicals since 1844, making them the oldest active theatre troupe in America. Tickets to Hasty Pudding Shows Hasty Pudding on Facebook Hasty Pudding on Instagram Hasty Pudding on YouTube Euripides, Eum...

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) welcomes the members of RARE - the Raggedy Ann Revival Effort - to discuss their efforts to revive and revise "Raggedy Ann - The Musical Adventure," which flopped hard on Broadway. Reach out to Rare at theraggedyannrevivaleffort@gmail.com RARE website Rose Raggedys - Custom Raggedy Ann Dolls by McKenah Rose "Euripides, Eumenides" on Instagram "Trident Theatre" o...

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guests Laurel Rockall and KT Wahl, co-hosts of the podcast "High Tales of History" explore the truly unusual story of "Bat Boy - The Musical," and explore why people might love or hate musicals. Version of "Bat Boy" Aaron watched "Euripides, Eumenides" on Instagram "High Tales of History" on Instagram "Euripides Eumenides" Sources page

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Jason Kirkmeyer discuss German comedian Werner Finck and how the Nazis tried to silence his voice before and during World War 2, plus how sensitive topics have been viewed in America since then. "Euripides Eumenides" on Instagram Trident Theatre on Instagram Sources for "Euripides, Eumenides"

Host Aaron Odom ( TridentTheatre ) and returning guest LA-Based actor Natalie Lander , discuss the career of the nineteenth century's highest-paid female stage actor, and the role that made her famous. Euripides, Eumenides on Instagram Trident Theatre on Instagram Euripides, Eumenides sources page

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and guest Larrisa Epperson discuss the forgotten musical, "Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure." "I'm Leaving That Piece Here" by Larrisa Epperson RARE Website "Euripides, Eumenides" Instagram Trident Theatre Instagram Euripides, Eumenides - sources page

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guests Valeri Hovland and Asia Stockwell discuss, discover, and dissect the Tennessee Williams play "Summer and Smoke." Instagram feeds: Asia Stockwell's The Pleasure Disco Sheridan Civic Theatre Guild Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast Trident Theatre

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre )and returning guest L.A.-Based producer Brand Birtwistle of The Brand Productions discuss a theater troupe formed in 1870s New York City by a kids' street gang, The Baxter Street Dudes. Euripides_Eumenides on Instagram TridentTheatre on Instagram TheBrand. Productions

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guest Suzanne Cotsakos (LA-Based actor and writer) explore the life and stage works of the inimitable British female impersonator, Danny La Rue. Clip that Suzanne and Aaron watched of Danny  

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) welcomes guest Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones to the podcast.  Darren is the author of "Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers: How Early Modern Playwrights Shaped the World's Greatest Writer."  Darren surprises Aaron by detailing three of Shakespeare's contemporaries who helped form the bard's style and ideology. Purchase "Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers" at the websites b...

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and his son Ethan discuss the legend of American historical figure Davy Crockett, and several times his persona was portrayed onstage.

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guest playwright Jack Canfora discuss horror in theatre, and a theatre in Paris which gave us a term for anything shocking and horrifying in theatre, The Grand Guignol. "Jericho" by Jack Canfora - Performed by New Normal Rep

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) welcomes back standup comedian and actor Mary Kennedy (Guest from Episode 101, "Amusement Park Musicals," and Episode 71, "Is 'Cats' Any Good?" to tell her tales of theatre horror.

No new episode for holiday week 2024!   Also, Aaron is taking a break from creating new episodes for a while, as he gets ready to direct a big production.  See you sometime in the new year!

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guests Dustin Hebert and Zach Schneider examine the phenomenon of theatre ghosts and some famous hauntings throughout the world. SOURCES - "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" Wyoming HS ThesFest

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guest Mary Kennedy "Shameless" dive deep into the world of Amusement Park Musicals, where many theatre professionals have gotten their start. SOURCES for "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" @MKennedyComedy - Instagram feed for Mary Kennedy

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) brings back returning guest Olivia Ruggiero for this milestone 100th episode. Aaron and Liv discuss the iconic musical 'Cabaret' and how it has been able to dodge controversy for decades despite difficult subject matter and a poignant message. SOURCES for "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" Aaron's appearances on "The History of European Theatre,"...

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guest Jenni Reed discuss the strategies and difficulties of playing Roxie Hart, the main character in the musical "Chicago," and the many interesting iterations of the character seen on Broadway over the last several decades.

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) replays a section of his appearance on the podcast "High Tales of History," in which he discussed with hosts Laurel Rockall and KT Wahl other methods of entertainment against which theatre had to compete for attention. High Tales of History, Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts High Tales of History, Episode 41 on Spotify

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) brings back a returning guest, his son Ethan, to discuss one of the most widely studied and performed plays of the twentieth century, the anti-totalitarian allegory, "Rhinoceros" by Eugene Ionesco.

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) replays a section of his appearance on the podcast "High Tales of History," in which he discussed with hosts Laurel Rockall and KT Wahl an incident in World War I which caused Kaiser Wilhelm II to make an uncharacteristic sarcastic comment at theatre's expense. High Tales of History on Spotify High Tales of History on Apple Podcasts

Host Aaron Odom ( @TridentTheatre ) and returning guest Keylee Challender examine the 1974 patriotic original musical revue, "Over There!," emulating the big band era of the 1940s and the war efforts at home to keep citizens positive.  "Over Here!" became one of the best grossing musicals of that season. Trident Theatre Facebook Trident Theatre Instagram Euripides, Eumenides Instagram Trident Thea...