Green Room On Air with Ray Renati

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...

Today I spoke with Neva Hutchinson and the folks in her acting class, about how actors can more effectively use social media for self-promotion. We discuss Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others.  We also talk about surviving as an artist during the COVID 19 pandemic. Leave a Review for Green Room on Air:  https://cutt.ly/GreenRoomOnAir Neva Hutchinson:  https://www.nevahutchinson.com/ --------...

This Saturday is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day. This day belongs to everyone all over the world—victims of benzodiazepines and their families, friends, caregivers, supportive doctors/medical providers as well as other concerned citizens who wish to bring awareness and force change around the problem of long-term prescription and iatrogenic dependence to benzodiazepines. World Benzodiazepine A...

Today I spoke with Carly Ozard, a rising star in the world of electronic music.  Recently signed to Sobel Nation Records distributed by Warner Bros, Carly’s new tracks and remixes will be available on all major streaming platforms in October, 2019. A citizen of the world, Carly travels, and writes songs based on her experiences. From Burning Man to Bali, her songs inform her listeners that transce...

Just me going off on the world and TV and Trump and whatever is on my so called mind. Links to Items Discussed Today: The Great on Hulu JL Cauvin After Life The Madness of George III Hamilton the Movie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Green Room On Air Web Site:  http://greenroomonair.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Open...

Today I spoke with Cecy and Amanda from the uniquely wonderful on-line musical theatre company, BroadwayMania.  BroadwayMania, creates their own concept of online musical theater. Founded in December 2018, they are an international community of singers and actors who come together on Smule to produce high-quality album covers of Broadway musicals. We are 100% non-profit and open to both profession...

Today I take a look at the Hulu hit "The Handmaid's Tale" and how its themes reflect our current political and social climate. Its prescience is sort of eerie. It's also a blast to watch the acting chops of the fabulous Elisabeth Moss, who is in my opinion of our greats.  ----------------------------------------------- Green Room On Air Web Site:  http://greenroomonair.com   Facebook:  https://www...

BLACK LIVES MATTER #BLACKLIVESMATTER I recorded this episode before the protests ensued as a result of the tragic murder of George Floyd. I am completely in support of #blacklivesmatter, #blackouttuesday, and any of the other movements resulting from this tragedy. ______________________________________________   Below are some web sites where you can watch theatre online during our Covid19 pandemi...

Today I'm out walking the doggy on the Palo Alto Baylands and chatting about what's on my mind: Ozark, Outlander, Covid 19, and wind.   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 Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com  

What a fun conversation I had with Krista Kammen Lowe and Suze Allen. Krista's new play is an excellent piece that uncovers the secrecy and struggle of a family tackling the issue of eating disorders. It's funny, touching, and thoughtful. I hope you are all well during this struggle with COVID-19. Remember, we will get through this, and come out stronger on the other side. Love and Peace, Ray ----...

What a few crazy weeks the entire planet has been experiencing due to this scourge we call COVID-19. I often feel like I'm a character in a science fiction film with multiple endings, none of which the author has decided upon yet. Everyone keep safe, and I know we will get through this together. ----------------------------------------------- But as they say, "The Show Must Go On".  ---My tribute...

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's guest is Sara Moore Sara Moore is an award-winning American clown.  Her new show is called "The Supers" Moore has created, directed, and performed material for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The Krofft Puppets, Royal Caribbean International, Tropicana Hotels and Resorts, The New Pickle Circus, Six Flags Show Productions, and Merv Griffin’s Resorts Casino and Hotels, among oth...

As we close the show Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts, I reflect on the play and my experiences with it with it.   Music by Carly Ozard:  https://carlyozard.com Green Room on Air Web Site:  http://raysgreenroom.com

Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker Directed by Misty Megia Livermore Arts Tickets:  https://lvpac.org/ Synopsis: When four lost New Englanders enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community center drama class and begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. Circle Mirror Transformation is a charming and beautifully-...

The Two Show Day. CAST Rebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at Altarena Playhouse, and Abigail Adams in “1776” for Tri-Valley Valley Theatre. Rebecca spends her free time hik...

Opening night of Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore arts. https://lvpac.org/event/circle-mirror-transformation/2019-11-15/ CAST Rebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at...

The rehearsal process. Insomnia and Stage Fright.

Dress rehearsal with the set.

The first dress rehearsal for Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts

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Rehearsing CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION with Livermore Arts. Livermore Arts: https://lvpac.org/ Rayrenati.com RaysGreenRoom.com Music: CarlyOzard.com

Driving home from rehearsal of “Circle Mirror Transformation” in Livermore, CA.

Theatre of Yugen Web Site http://www.theatreofyugen.org/ Puppets & Poe Directed by Shannon R. Davis Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, devised by Theatre of Yugen, enacted with post-consumer material puppets. BE VERY AFRAID October 3 - November 2, 2019 Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 PM $15 STUDENTS, $35 GENERAL ADMISSION, $45 VIP (INCLUDES FREE DRINKS) Preview on October 3: Use Code “PREVIEW” at checko...

Neva and Cristina have been seen on stage in London, the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. Neva has performed in over 60 stage productions and has worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Will Smith, Jon Voight and others. Cristina has worked at many of the professional companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angles  including Theatreworks, Capital Stage, Pacific Rep. and the Grove Theatre (L.A.). R...