Places for Act II

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to teaching artist Carmel A. Btw Carmel's cartoon portrait makes her look as glamorous as she actually is. FUN FACT : This past December, Carmel was recruited to direct her neighborhood HOA holiday spectacular. According to HOA bylaws, all costumes, scenery paint colors, and props have to get...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to actor Ryan R. Btw Ryan's cartoon portrait has a whole Seth Meyers thing going on. FUN FACT : Ryan's big break came on the set of The Young & the Restless. He played an ex-boxer who gets amnesia, falls in love with his former trainer, gets amnesia again, is killed in the ring by his f...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to theatre actor & businesswoman Tricia S. Btw Tricia's cartoon portrait has the best highlights in the business. FUN FACT : Tricia's corporate raider days were numbered when, as CEO, she arranged a hostile takeover of the Steinway Piano Co. To cut costs and boost profits, her board pro...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to musical theatre actor Marianne T. Btw Marianne's cartoon portrait for some reason says, "I'm a bit hippy & I love it." FUN FACT : At the famed Bellagio, Marianne was winning big at the high-roller table when she heard the distant sounds of a karaoke competition. She got up,...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to improv professional Beth M. Btw Beth's cartoon portrait bangs are THE BEST FUN FACT : On Chicago's South side, Beth improvised her way into one-on-one ball with former President Obama. She was up 12-8 before the Secret Service realized she was not WNBA star Cameron Brink. Follow us on In...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to musical theatre artist Josh G. Btw he wanted us to make his cartoon portrait "snazzy" FUN FACT : Josh was about to start a barbershop called Todd Sweeny's where the stylists sing showtunes as they give you a shave and cut. He was forced to give up on the idea after being summarily...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to dancer/singer/actor Ryan M. Btw His cartoon portrait is mwah! Chef's kiss. FUN FACT : Ryan was hired to choreograph the much-hyped Broadway sequel A Chorus Line 2: A Chorus Boy . Unfortunately, the project fell through when producers deemed Hugh Jackman- at 57yrs- too old to play a chorus bo...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to artist Melissa K. Btw I think we got the hair right on her cartoon portrait. FUN FACT : Melissa directed herself in a one-woman cabaret drama of lesser-known songs from the Hall & Oats catalogue. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Daryl Hall, but was unanimously panned for he...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to actor Taylor R. Btw his cartoon portrait looks exactly like him. FUN FACT : Taylor is best known for his role as Bloody Dagger in Disney's short-lived stage version of Macbeth in which all the inanimate objects from the famous Shakespearean tragedy come to life & question their fateful r...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to Chicago actor Alexis A. Btw her cartoon portrait does NOT do her justice. FUN FACT : Alexis tap danced her way into our hearts in a little known production of Gimme Those Cement Shoes: A Mafia Love Story Follow us on Instagram @placesforact2pod Director's Notes : Alexis’ Website...

RADICALIZATION IN PROGRESS!! If you've been radicalized by a liberal arts institution, you'll want to open your commie ears to this short audio play. We're 10 days away from the premiere of Episode 1. Join us, I say! JOIN US!! Curtain rises May 5th!

Close your eyes, use that imagination we know still exists in there somewhere, and enjoy a short audio play depicting the heart-wrenching talk between a father and son . For more audio entertainment, stay tuned! Full episodes dropping soon! Follow us on Instagram @placesforact2pod. Never miss an upload, follow, and turn on notifications. STAND BY, PLACES!

Podcast Origin Story : a plucky protagonist enters stage right...

Here's a throwback to a simpler time when we listened to our stories rather than watch them! Enjoy this short audio play, and stay tuned for full episodes dropping soon!! To stay in the loop, follow us on Instagram @placesforact2pod. Never miss an upload, follow and turn on notifications. STAND BY, PLACES!