Theatre Theater

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Three Los Angeles based theatre makers dissect, debate and disseminate works of the great Playwrights as well as anything and everything of, or related to, the art of Theatre. Main Feed: Each week the nerds get together and discuss 3 plays by a specific playwright as well as their cultural impact and context in the hosts' own personal lives. Also they spotlight the beautifully burgeoning LA Theatre Scene as it grows into the new home for experimental theatre makers. Bonus Series: Between each Playwright a bonus series called Theatre Theater 'N Stuff! provides a break from play reading. The...

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S2 Ep38: Henrik Ibsen - Part 2 20.09.2021 1:07:56

Finishing up discussion on A Doll's House and moving on to Podda's sister, Hedda. Also Bailey Loves Ranking Sh!t and the host's dream roles. Its HENRIK F***ING IBSEN PART 2 Plays: PEER GYNT A DOLL'S HOUSE HEDDA GABLER SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! Scene: Hedda Gabler Performed by: Cj and Bailey THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song by: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_...

S2 Ep37: Henrik Ibsen - Part 1 12.09.2021 1:16:12

From epic, cinematic poetry about mountain kings to pure, naturalistic pseudo-feminist drama... Its HENRIK F***ING IBSEN Plays: PEER GYNT A DOLL'S HOUSE HEDDA GABLER SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! Scene: A Doll's House Performed by: Scott and Cj THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song by: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tikto...

S2 Ep36: Jodorowsky - N' Stuff #8 06.09.2021 1:18:19

Join us for an INTERESTING and INTRIGUING discussion of the works of the enigmatic Alejandro Jodorwosky and how his work relates to theatre

S2 Ep35: Suzan-Lori Parks w/ Kelley Williams - Part 2 31.08.2021 1:17:08

PART 2! Once again joined by the incredible artist and activist Kelley Williams, the nerds finish their discussion on one of their new favorite playwrights. SUZAN-LORI PARKS!! Plays: VENUS TOPDOG/UNDERDOG THE BOOK OF GRACE (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! Opening Song: Written and Performed by Suzan-Lori Parks THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: P...

S2 Ep34: Suzan-Lori Parks w/ Kelley Williams - Part 1 23.08.2021 1:11:52

Joined by the incredible artist and activist Kelley Williams, the nerds begin their discussion on one of their new favorite playwrights. SUZAN-LORI PARKS!! Plays: VENUS TOPDOG/UNDERDOG THE BOOK OF GRACE (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatret...

S2 Ep33: Artist Spotlight! - Burglars of Hamm 16.08.2021 1:17:09

Join Cj and Scott as they interview 2 of the creators from Burglars of Hamm, Carolyn Almos and Albert Dayan, about the phenomenally brilliant work that they do in the LA Theatre Scene. They discuss the company, their passions, and what's coming next! Burglars of Hamm is a writing and performing partnership that has been creating original comedies since 1998. There are four writer/performer partner...

S2 Ep32: Theatre Nightmares: N' Stuff #7 09.08.2021 1:09:54

The nerds read listener stories of horrible, terrible, no-good, very bad, don't-do-it THEATRE NIGHTMARES and tell a few of their own! We've all got 'em! Send your story to our IG and we'll read it on a future episode. @theatre_theater_pod

S2 Ep31: Lin-Manuel Miranda - Part 3 - w/ Stephanie Gomerez and Sophia Macias 02.08.2021 1:09:59

Freestyle PODCAST Supreme!!! Part 3 of 3 Bailey is joined by special guest hosts Stephanie Gomerez and Sophia Macias. Plays: IN THE HEIGHTS BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL! HAMILTON SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson End Song: Alexander Hamilton from HAMILTON with original lyrics by Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail....

S2 Ep30: Lin-Manuel Miranda - Part 2 26.07.2021 1:09:23

Freestyle PODCAST Supreme!!! Part 2 of 3 Plays: IN THE HEIGHTS BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL! HAMILTON (The Haunting of LMM by Ishmael Reed) SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson End Song: Alexander Hamilton from HAMILTON with original lyrics by Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Reso...

S2 Ep29: Lin-Manuel Miranda 18.07.2021 1:36:02

Freestyle PODCAST Supreme!!! Get ready for Part 1 of 3 of our series on the genius yet controversial figure that is LMM! Plays: IN THE HEIGHTS BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL! HAMILTON (The Haunting of LMM by Ishmael Reed) SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson End Song: Alexander Hamilton from HAMILTON with original lyrics by Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_th...

S2 Ep28: Movies ABOUT Theatre! - Part 2 12.07.2021 1:37:01

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CANDID DISCUSSION ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT*** (Listener discretion is advised) It the END of ANOTHER BONUS MINI SERIES!!!! After every 5th playwright we give ourselves a break from reading plays and instead we watch movies!! This week we discuss: HAMELT 2 and BIRDMAN (Or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

S2 Ep27: Movies ABOUT Theatre! w/ Pam Quinn - Part 1 04.07.2021 1:32:26

WELCOME TO ANOTHER BONUS MINI SERIES!!!! After every 5th playwright we give ourselves a break from reading plays and instead we watch movies!! This week we discuss: WAITING FOR GUFFMAN and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

S2 Ep26: Yasmina Reza - Part 2 28.06.2021 1:37:50

Digressions galore, but this ep was FUN! We compare Yasmina Reza to Rick and Morty and we give Polanksi way too much air time. Plays: ART THE UNEXPECTED MAN GOD OF CARNAGE SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: The Unexpected Man - performed by Scott Leggett as MAN THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpo...

S2 Ep25: Yasmina Reza - Part 1 20.06.2021 1:21:08

WARNING OFFENSIVE FRENCH ACCENTS AHEAD!! Plays: ART THE UNEXPECTED MAN GOD OF CARNAGE SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: Ar t - performed by Cj, Scott and Bailey THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Education LinkTree: https...

S2 Ep24: The Great Race - N' Stuff #6 13.06.2021 1:12:24

We offer you another bonus episode of Theatre Theater N Stuff where we pick theatre adjacent things and nerd out over them. And this week is a Cj Pick. 1965's THE GREAT RACE Starring: Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Jack Lemmon and Peter Falk Enjoy!

S2 Ep23: Terrence McNally - Part 2 07.06.2021 1:36:57

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!! The nerds honor the late Terrence McNally who tragically passed last year from Covid. A phenomenal playwright and pioneer for the gay community and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Plays: LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART RAGTIME CORPUS CHRISTI SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: Lips Together, Teeth Apart - performed by Bailey THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pam Quinn...

S2 Ep22: Terrence McNally - Part 1 31.05.2021 1:31:51

This might just be our best episode yet... maybe... The nerds honor the late Terrence McNally who tragically passed last year from Covid. A phenomenal playwright and pioneer for the gay community and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Plays: LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART RAGTIME CORPUS CHRISTI SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: Lips Together, Teeth Apart - performed by Bailey THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas J...

S2 Ep21: Talk Radio 'N Stuff 23.05.2021 1:14:34

We offer you another bonus episode of Theatre Theater N Stuff where we pick theatre adjacent things and nerd out over them. And this week is a Scott Pick. We will be comparing and contrasting Eric Bogosian's play TALK RADIO to Oliver Stone's movie TALK RADIO. Enjoy!

S2 Ep20: Eugene Ionesco - Part 2 17.05.2021 1:14:37

Let's get absurder. Plays: THE BALD SOPRANO THE CHAIRS RHINOCEROS SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: Rhinoceros - performed by J. Bailey Burcham and Scott Leggett as Berenger and Jean THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Edu...

S2 Ep19: Eugene Ionesco - Part 1 10.05.2021 1:17:54

Let's get absurd. Plays: THE BALD SOPRANO THE CHAIRS RHINOCEROS SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: The Bald Soprano - performed by Cj Merriman and Scott Leggett as Mr. and Mrs. Smith THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterpod@gmail.com tiktok: @theatre_of_the_absurd Resources below BLM Donation and Edu...

S2 Ep18: Theme Park Theatre 'n Stuff 02.05.2021 1:24:12

We offer you another bonus episode of Theatre Theater N Stuff where we pick theatre adjacent things and nerd out over them. And this week is a Bailey Pick… so put on your seat belt…. lower the lap bar… get a fast pass… and put on your 3D glasses because he chose to discuss Theme Park Theatre attractions! The nerds are joined by the award winning director and writer, Jaime Robledo.

S2 Ep17: Lorraine Hansberry - Part 2 26.04.2021 1:28:15

Once again the phenomenal Katherine Washington joins the pod to finish up the discussion on the works of Lorraine Hansberry. Plays: RAISIN IN THE SUN SIGN IN SYDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW LES BLANCS James Baldwin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qoxczp47OmIpFYPZF5imc?si=YNAYlfTaQUOdFYNFl61y5Q SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: A Raisin in the Sun - performed by Katherine Washington as...

S2 Ep16: Lorraine Hansberry - Part 1 19.04.2021 1:24:58

The nerds are joined by the amazing Katherine Washington as they discuss the plays of Lorraine Hansberry and her part in the desegregation movement. Plays: RAISIN IN THE SUN SIGN IN SYDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW LES BLANCS James Baldwin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qoxczp47OmIpFYPZF5imc?si=YNAYlfTaQUOdFYNFl61y5Q SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: A Raisin in the Sun - performed by...

S2 Ep15: Star Wars n' Stuff 12.04.2021 1:03:57

THEATRE THEATER 'N STUFF PRESENTS: STAR WARS On this episode of our BONUS series Cj chose to discuss the original space opera. Join us as we step through the entire billion dollar franchise and RANK every single one of the films. Today they discuss: NOSTALGIA FOR THE FILMS RANKINGS PERFORMANCE REPORT

S2 Ep14: Tennessee Williams - Part 2 05.04.2021 1:27:43

On PART 2 we cover: SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Williams laughs at Maggie Smith RANKINGS DREAM ROLES LA SPOTLIGHT Pam's Song SUBSCRIBE. RATE. REVIEW!! SCENE: Streetcar Named Desire - performed by Cj Merrimen as 'Blanche' and Scott Leggett as 'Mitch' THEME and Stingers: Ryan Thomas Johnson Original Song: Pam Quinn IG: @theatre_theater_pod Twitter: @the_theatre_pod Gmail: theatretheaterp...