The Upstaging Gentlemen (Chasing Theatrical Dreams)

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan have their daughters on the show for an honest discussion about how their lives have been shaped by their dads who run theaters. Get ready for the good, the bad and the ugly.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan are joined by members of the Redlands Theater Festival. This incredible group of actors perform in an outdoor theater, and are currently performing five shows at once. How do they do it? Why do they do it? Check out the episode!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael, Nathan, and host Alfonso Garcia interview actress Leah Burns, who is new to the stage, having just landed a role in Frozen. They discuss the audition process and what happens when a new actress joins an experienced cast of a major production.    Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Alfonso Garcia asks Michael and Nathan their thoughts on theaters that use AI for their productions.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan revisit their negative experiences and discuss what they learned from those experiences in hindsight.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail When a listener writes in and asked if an actor can be over prepared, Michael and Nathan are stumped for an answer at first. An interesting discussion follows about actors who are just too prepared to play their roles.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Alfonso Garcia asks Michael and Nathan about welcoming newcomers into  a theater that already has established circles of friends.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Alfonso Garcia asks Michael and Nathan the best ways for actors to earn a director's trust.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Alfonso Garcia asks Michael and Nathan about chemistry between actors.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Alfonso Garcia asks Michael and Nathan their thoughts on the difference between community theater and professional theater, primarily where money is involved.  There is a place for both! It's more about the work ethic and standards. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Host Alfonso Garcia asks Nathan and Michael about the relationships between actors and directors and how to prevent a disconnect between them.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In regards to casting, Alfonso and Nathan seemed to have touched a nerve with some listeners,.  Michael reveals one of his unpopular opinions as well. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan take questions about actors posting on social media. What helps and what hurts a theater? Have a listen to find out their take on the subject.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan are joined by guest Alfonso Garcia who asks them a series of contributed questions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan reunite after a year and a half to bring back their podcast. Having been kept apart by busy schedules, they catch up on what they've been doing and talk a bit of shop.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael asks Nathan to help him brainstorm for his upcoming production of Misery.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges on their recent projects. Nathan directed a touring production of The Little Mermaid and Michael directed his original work, Rigby Redd. The music for Rigby Redd is available on any streaming platform!   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss recent ways they've been involved in the educational system. Nathan talks about Legendary Productions rentals to schools of sets, props, and costumes, and Michael discusses his CTE (Career Technical Education) class and the products his classes create. A great listen for teachers wanting ideas to do with their theater classes, and for theaters who m...

Send us Fan Mail John, the soundman, challenges Michael and Nathan to a game of theater trivia. Do they actually know anything, or will they be stumped?   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges of putting up their recent productions.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan take questions from listeners, and discuss advice to new playwrights, casting family members, loyalty vs talent, and the discussion of politics in the theater. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss the shows on their line ups. Michael talks about his love for the mischief Theater Company.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan reflect on the year 2023 and the lessons they learned.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After a mid season hiatus, Michael and Nathan are back, and catching up with everything that transpired in their lives over the last few months. Nathan discusses his latest production, and Michael talks about his recent trip to New York.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan host a small panel discussion about the lessons taught in theater, particularly the controversial lessons. This can apply to educational theater, church theater, community theater, etc. It is nearly impossible to create deep, thought provoking theater without offending someone. How do you paint an accurate picture of reality when reality is ugly? Check out the d...