Green Room On Air with Ray Renati

Welcome to another episode of Green Room on Air with Ray Renati  where we interview artists who are making the world a better place. Today you will meet Blake Allen, who’s new album “The Shards of an Honor Code Junkie”, which has already debuted #1 on Amazon, #2 on iTunes, and #12 on the Billboard charts. His album “Shards” gained over 1 million streams in less than a month and debuted #1 on Amazo...

The Tony Award-Winning SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE Debuts a NEW Activist Adaptation of the Dickens Classic as a Radio Play A RED CAROL  An Activist Adaptation of the Dickens Classic Written and Directed by Michael Gene Sullivan Begins streaming FREE on Fri. Nov. 26, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022 (donations accepted) For the first time the SF Mime Troupe presents a Holiday Audio offering with a worker’s take o...

Circus Bella & Abigail Munn presents: Circus Bella’s 12th Annual Summer Season 2021 HUMOROUS - A New One Ring Outdoor Circus Show Featuring the Gleeful Circus Bella Company - A Diversly Talented Troupe of Acrobats, Aerialists, Jugglers, Clowns with Live Music by Rob Reich & The Circus Bella All-Star Band. Written & Directed by Abigail Munn ALL SHOWS FREE! - For Children of All Ages August 26 - Oct...

Today's very special guests are the quadruple threats Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo. You may remember them from the acclaimed TV show, American Idol as they both made the finals and wowed the country. Diana and Ace, married for eight years, are about to debut in the on-line production of "First Date: The Virtual Broadway Musical"  The show will be avaiable from Friday, July 23, 2021 until July 25, 2...

Melissa Ortiz is an actor based in Los Angeles. She recenlty appeared in the Bay Area calle "Shoot Me When" by Ruben Grijalva at SF Playhouse in San Francisco.

Today we talk with two stars of the Tony Award winning San Francisco Mime Troupe: Michael Gene Sullivan and Ellen Callas. The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents Their 62nd Season with TALES OF THE RESISTANCE, VOLUME 2: PERSISTENCEA Series of Radio Play Podcasts in 2 Genres:  Adventure! & Mystery! As well as the return of the “Little Jimmy” series, and a new series “Eyeball on History!” Special sin...

This is a repeat of my chat with Alex Bennett.  Alex Bennett is an American radio personality and talk show host, known for his mix of left-wing politics and humor. He currently hosts a show Tues-Fri on GABNet.net at 10pm ET. Bennett was born in San Francisco and adopted his on-air name as a tribute to his late father, Alexander Schwarzmann. During the 1960s, Bennett worked at radio stations aroun...

Things are once again approaching normal as we hear that Broadway and Off-Broadway shows are planning on re-opening in September. ---SF Playhouse is opening with a very innovative production in June! ---- Get tickets SHOOT ME WHEN… By Ruben Grijalva Directed by Susi Damilano Commissioned by San Francisco Playhouse PLAY DETAILS Jackie has dementia. She also has a pact, carefully crafted with her tw...

Gary Stanford Jr. is a San Francisco Bay Area veteran actor and director. Ray and Gary reminisce about San Francisco theatre, they discuss the current social atmosphere, white supremacy, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other current social and political topics.  Planet Bay Area Podcast with Gary Stanford Jr.: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetBayArea ___________________ Leave a review on Apple P...

Joe Rogan and the Covid Vaccine -  Eek. Oscar controversy over who'd numero uno. ___________________________________________________________________ Music by Carly Ozard:  carlyozard.com Closing Song - Angel from Montgomery sung by Ray Renati Green Room on Air Web Site:  raysgreenroom.com Please take a little time and rate my podcast on Itunes -  http://bit.ly/GreenRoomOnAir Contact Ray: GreenRoom...

Check out the amazing YouTube Channel called Soft White Underbelly where Mark Laita, renowned photographer, has found a new calling in interviewing the hidden people of society. Be careful, though, because once you start watching you may not be able to stop. Yesterday we visited the surreal Immersive Van Gogh Experience in San Francisco. This is not to be missed. If you have any interest in art an...

I went skiing this weekend and blew out my knee. Here the incredible tale! We also take a look at the film "Hillbilly Elegy" its politics and how Glen Close has been nominated for both an Oscar and a Razzie in the same movie! ___________________________________________________________________ Music by Carly Ozard:  carlyozard.com Closing Song - Angel from Montgomery sung by Ray Renati Green Room o...

Today's guest is Paul O'Mahony. Paul, a poet, and audiophile from Glanmire, Cork, Ireland is more than a ton of fun. Enjoy! Be sure to check out Paul's Podcast Business Jazz - The podcast about how to be genuinely attractive in business today. Read Paul's poetry here. Paul's volume of Poetry on Amazon. ___________________________________________________________________ Music by Carly Ozard:  carly...

SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUMS  Coming 2021 SWINGIN’ WITH THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY  and SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE: VOLUME 2  Listen to all of Pablo's Music Here: Swingin' With The Music (swinginmusic.com) OR ON SPOTIFY At the conclusion of the project’s first “For Your Consideration” GRAMMY® livestream, SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE creator, PABLO ROSSIL, announced two upcoming albums to be rel...

Cate Hayman, a Bay Area Local, made her SF Playhouse debut as Sally Bowles.  She recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with her BFA in Drama. Past roles include: Fräulein Kost in Cabaret, The Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, and Charity in Sweet Charity.  Cate Hayman Web Site SF Playhouse Web Site Green Room on Air Web Site Carly Ozard ________ greenroomonair@gmail.com  

This is a replay of my thoughts and reflections after a heartfelt run of the play Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts in November of 2020 - before Covid. SYNOPSIS In the small town of Shirley, Vermont, five strangers gather in a dance studio to embark on a unique journey together in a creative drama class for adults. Taught by Marty, their free-spirited and supportive leader, the group...

Today we discuss Ray's addiction to chocolate-covered berries, our current pandemic, and most importantly, we have a special interview with the UK-based musician, Michael Grant.   Michael Grant's Web Site:  https://www.michaelgrantmusician.com/ Michael A. Grant is a freelance musician, proficient on clarinets, bassoon, saxophones and flute. He is currently based in Manchester but available for wor...

Today my guests are Tachi Egwu and Kevin Williams of the TV Channeling Podcast. I've known Tachi and Kevin for about five or six years. When it comes to television and film, they really know their stuff. Find TV Channeling at www.tvchanneling.com __________________________________________________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site:  http://greenroomonair.c...

First, we have a stream of consciousness exploration discussing benzodiazepine dependence, Karen's enforcing masking in the open air, CBTi and insomnia,  and Ray's mom calling him by his middle name. Our Guests: Carly Ozard and Meg MacKay The Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation presents… What The World Needs Now is Love: A Valentine Concert Celebrating Broadway  - A Benefit for: REAF’s Small Emergency...

"Love in the Time of Covid" is six short new plays written by Neva Hutchinson, Bridgette Dutta Portman, and Richard Talavera, produced by the St. Peter's Players, Redwood City. Player favorites Susan Mitchell, John McGill, Alejandro Mejia, Alec Braun and Roseannie Garraud will be appearing, along with Ruth Anne Lambert, Julie Lanesy and Paul Costello. Reserve your Zoom Seats: https://cutt.ly/LoveA...

1)This week we witnessed one of the most shocking and dangerous acts of domestic terrorism seen in the United States in recent times. Perhaps it was only overshadowed by the Oklahoma City Bombing back in 1995. Hear the names of  all 147 Republican legislators who voted to overturn the election results. Here's the list of legislators: https://cutt.ly/Cjvx1F7 2) Must Watch TV: "Schitt's Creek" on Ne...

The Tony Award-Winning SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE debuts a NEW Activist Adaptation of the Dickens Classic as a Radio Play A RED CAROL An Activist Adaptation of the Dickens Classic Written and Directed by Michael Gene Sullivan A 21st. Century SFMT spin on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Online Fri. Dec. 11, 2020 - Jan. 17, 2021 -  FREE (suggested $20 donation) https://www.sfmt.org/   Michael Gene...

My guest today is Aidan Park. Aidan is a nationally recognized stand-up comedian headliner, working actor, published author, certified life coach, public speaker, certified master level practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and creator of the wellness brand, The Art of Being Yay! Aidan is known for having survived seemingly insurmountable challenges in his personal life. Yet, through...

WALLIS and WINDSOR is a brand new musical that is certain to entertain!  This Broadway-bound musical, WALLIS and WINDSOR, takes us back in history to the abdication of the British throne! Set in 1930’s London, WALLIS and WINDSOR is the extraordinary true story of two Kings. Brothers. One who gives up the throne for the woman he loves. The other who must take his brother’s place in history by embra...

Today I talk about life in the crazy world of COVID 19 and Donald Trump and I discuss the new independent film, "The Last Black Man in San Francisco". ___________________ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site:  http://greenroomonair.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Opening and Closing Music by Carly Ozard:  http://carlyozard.com Contact Ray at...