The Colonial Players of Annapolis

Theatre In 360°

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As Oscar Wilde once said "It was only in the theatre, that I lived", and volunteers at community theatres know this to be true! Theatre in 360º is brought to you by The Colonial Players of Annapolis, with your host Jim Reiter. We will be keeping you up to date with current shows, discovering what is happening in and around the theatre community, and taking a close up look at those that keep it running.

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Episode 9 - Andy McLendon and Charlotte Robinson 31.05.2022 50:04

Stage manager extraordinaire, Andy McLendon, and prodigious master of props, Charlotte Robinson, join Jim to talk about how they got involved with theatre and what keeps them coming back out to play with the Colonial Players.

Episode 8 - Michelle Bruno, President - Children's Theatre of Annapolis 08.05.2022 34:21

Michelle Bruno, the president of the Children's Theatre of Annapolis, talks to Jim about their latest production, the importance of storytelling, and the joys of working with younger actors in the community. Annie runs from May 6 - May 22, 2022. CTA's Annual Fundraising Event "For the Love of CTA", June 4, 2022. https://www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.org/

Episode 7 - Freaky Friday 22.04.2022 27:40

Jim talks to the two lead actors of Freaky Friday about being shut down in 2020 just before they moved to the theatre, and how grateful they are to bring Freaky Friday to fruition. Freaky Friday runs from April 22 - May 15, 2022. https://thecolonialplayers.org/

Episode 6 - The Stream Team 25.03.2022 51:32

On this episode we learn the the ABCs of live streaming. Jim talks to the Stream Team aka Richard Atha-Nicholls, Wes Bedsworth, and David Cooper. From inception to delivery, these guys have the tech knowledge. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/ Please note: There is no 3-hour podcast as mentioned. However, corner any one of the stream team and they'll talk to you for hours. Apologies to...

Episode 5 - Jeff Sprague 09.03.2022 32:46

Jim talks to Jeff Sprague who is directing Agnes of God . Jeff talks about the background behind the show, the themes presented, and working with strong actors. The show runs March 17, 2022 to April 2, 2022. Live stream available. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/

Episode 4 - The Three Scrooges 01.12.2021 44:58

Episode 4 - A New Hope for Three Scrooges. Our host Jim Reiter talks to Duncan Hood and Gene Valendo about the joys of playing Scrooge, and this years production. A Christmas Carol runs from December 2-12, 2021. http://thecolonialplayers.org/

Episode 3 - Rick Wade and Sarah Wade 17.11.2021 47:39

With our third very timely edition, Jim talks to Rick Wade and Sarah Wade about A Christmas Carol's history with The Colonial Players, and this years production. Sidewalk Sale for tickets: Saturday November 20, 2021 at 9 a.m. A Christmas Carol runs from December 2-12, 2021. http://thecolonialplayers.org

Episode 2 - Jennifer Cooper, Education Director 03.11.2021 30:21

Jennifer Cooper talks about serving on the Board of Directors and how she helps The Colonial Players fulfill its mission in entertaining, educating, and enriching the community. https://thecolonialplayers.org/

Episode 1 - Eleanore Tapscott 20.10.2021 30:42

We talk to Eleanore Tapscott who is directing By The Way, Meet Vera Stark . Eleanore talks about working with The Colonial Players for the first time, her background, and the history behind the show, and how black actors were treated in Hollywood, especially after the introduction of the Hay's Code. The show runs October 22, 2021 to November 13, 2021. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/