Tony Bennett

Two icons have passed: Tony Bennett and Sinaed O'Connor. San Francisco theatre is hurting since the Covid crisis. ontact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Visit Green Room On Air website: http://greenroomonair.com Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/

Two icons have passed: Tony Bennett and Sinaed O'Connor. San Francisco theatre is hurting since the Covid crisis. ontact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:mail:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-room-on-air/id1291589091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)</a> Visit Green Room On Air website: <a href="http://greenroomonair.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com</a> Connect with us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a>

Tony Bennett, Sinaed O’Connor, Bonus: The Problem with Theatre Subscrptions in San Francisco

The SAG/AFTRA strike is on. What does it mean for actors? What does it mean for our society? ------------------------------------- Closing Music by Carly Ozard Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Visit Green Room On Air website: http://greenroomonair.com Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/

The SAG/AFTRA strike is on. What does it mean for actors? What does it mean for our society? ------------------------------------- Closing Music by <a href="http://www.carlyozard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Ozard</a> Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:mail:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-room-on-air/id1291589091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)</a> Visit Green Room On Air website: <a href="http://greenroomonair.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com</a> Connect with us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a>

Lights Out in Tinseltown: Examining the SAG/AFTRA Conflict

Today, we'll examine how the audition process has transitioned from in-person sessions to self-tapes in the post-COVID world. Additionally, we'll provide a brief overview of "The Righteous Gemstones," a show featuring John Goodman and the exceptionally funny Edi Patterson ------------------------------------- Closing Music by Carly Ozard Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Visit Green Room On Air website: http://greenroomonair.com Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/

Today, we'll examine how the audition process has transitioned from in-person sessions to self-tapes in the post-COVID world. Additionally, we'll provide a brief overview of "The Righteous Gemstones," a show featuring John Goodman and the exceptionally funny Edi Patterson ------------------------------------- Closing Music by <a href="http://www.carlyozard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Ozard</a> Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:mail:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-room-on-air/id1291589091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)</a> Visit Green Room On Air website: <a href="http://greenroomonair.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com</a> Connect with us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a>

The Audition Dilemma: Embracing Self-Tapes and Virtual Casting

Michael Gene Sullivan

Please welcome Michael Gene Sullivan, an actor, writer, director, blogger, and teacher committed to developing theatre of social and economic justice, of political self-determination, and musical comedy. Michael is also an alum of the nationally-acclaimed Playwright’s Foundation, a Djerassi Center Artist Fellow, and in 2022 was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. An accomplished veteran of Bay Area theater, Michael is also a Collective Member and Resident Director of the Tony and OBIE award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe where he has written, acted in, and/or directed over thirty plays. As a playwright Michael’s work has appeared across the United States as well as in Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, The Netherlands, Argentina, Australia, the United Kingdom, Columbia, Hong Kong, Canada, China and Ukraine. He is also the writer of the new musical “BREAKDOWN” which will be performed by the Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe from July 1 - Sept. 4 2023 at various locations. (Interview Begins in Segment 2 at the 6:14 mark). Info and Tickets to "BREAKDOWN" with the San Francisco Mime Troupe. https://www.sfmt.org/ ------------------------------------- Closing Music by Carly Ozard Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Visit Green Room On Air website: http://greenroomonair.com Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/

Please welcome Michael Gene Sullivan, an actor, writer, director, blogger, and teacher committed to developing theatre of social and economic justice, of political self-determination, and musical comedy. Michael is also an alum of the nationally-acclaimed Playwright’s Foundation, a Djerassi Center Artist Fellow, and in 2022 was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. An accomplished veteran of Bay Area theater, Michael is also a Collective Member and Resident Director of the Tony and OBIE award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe where he has written, acted in, and/or directed over thirty plays. As a playwright Michael’s work has appeared across the United States as well as in Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, The Netherlands, Argentina, Australia, the United Kingdom, Columbia, Hong Kong, Canada, China and Ukraine. He is also the writer of the new musical “BREAKDOWN” which will be performed by the Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe from July 1 - Sept. 4 2023 at various locations. (Interview Begins in Segment 2 at the 6:14 mark). <a href="https://www.sfmt.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Info and Tickets to "BREAKDOWN" with the San Francisco Mime Troupe.</a> <a href="https://www.sfmt.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sfmt.org/</a> ------------------------------------- Closing Music by <a href="http://www.carlyozard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Ozard</a> Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:mail:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-room-on-air/id1291589091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)</a> Visit Green Room On Air website: <a href="http://greenroomonair.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com</a> Connect with us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a>

Michael Gene Sullivan - the Talking Mime of San Francisco Mime Troupe

Sara Toby Moore

Toby Moore

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Sara Toby Moore, a queer nonbinary San Francisco-based clown, actor, drag artist, director, and filmmaker. With over 35 years of experience, Sara has pushed the boundaries of performance art, combining elements of queer theatre, physical theatre, and circus arts. We delve into their fascinating career, their groundbreaking work with Thrillride Mechanics LLC, the world's first clown opera company, and their upcoming show, "Atomic Comic: A Human Cartoon Fantasia," premiering at Z Space. Don't miss this chance to hear from a true visionary in the field of clowning and restorative theatre. (Interview Begins in Segment 2 at the 4:30 mark). The World Premiere of ATOMIC COMIC A Human Cartoon Fantasia Written by and Starring Sara Toby Moore with Special Video Guest Star - SHARON GLESS Directed by Sean Owens June 30 – July 8, 2023 - 8:00 pm [Shows - June 30, July 1 (Fri. &amp; Sat.) July 6, 7, 8, 2023 (Thurs., Fri., Sat.)] Z SPACE - 450 Florida St. (at 17th St.) in SF 94110 Limited Engagement – 5 Performances Only! - Preview - Fri. June 30, 2023 - 8:00 pm - Opening / Press Night: - Sat. July 1, 2023 - 8:00 pm July 6-7-8, 2023 (Thurs., Fri. Sat.) Shows at 8:00 pm. Tickets Here ------------------------------------- Closing Music by Carly Ozard Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Visit Green Room On Air website: http://greenroomonair.com Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Sara Toby Moore, a queer nonbinary San Francisco-based clown, actor, drag artist, director, and filmmaker. With over 35 years of experience, Sara has pushed the boundaries of performance art, combining elements of queer theatre, physical theatre, and circus arts. We delve into their fascinating career, their groundbreaking work with Thrillride Mechanics LLC, the world's first clown opera company, and their upcoming show, "Atomic Comic: A Human Cartoon Fantasia," premiering at Z Space. Don't miss this chance to hear from a true visionary in the field of clowning and restorative theatre. (Interview Begins in Segment 2 at the 4:30 mark). The World Premiere of ATOMIC COMIC A Human Cartoon Fantasia Written by and Starring Sara Toby Moore with Special Video Guest Star - SHARON GLESS Directed by Sean Owens June 30 – July 8, 2023 - 8:00 pm [Shows - June 30, July 1 (Fri. &amp; Sat.) July 6, 7, 8, 2023 (Thurs., Fri., Sat.)] Z SPACE - 450 Florida St. (at 17th St.) in SF 94110 Limited Engagement – 5 Performances Only! - Preview - Fri. June 30, 2023 - 8:00 pm - Opening / Press Night: - Sat. July 1, 2023 - 8:00 pm July 6-7-8, 2023 (Thurs., Fri. Sat.) Shows at 8:00 pm. <a href="https://www.zspace.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tickets Here</a> ------------------------------------- Closing Music by <a href="http://www.carlyozard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Ozard</a> Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:mail:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-room-on-air/id1291589091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (iTunes)</a> Visit Green Room On Air website: <a href="http://greenroomonair.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com</a> Connect with us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a>

Sara Toby Moore -Not Your Grandparent’s Clown

James T. Lane

James T. Lane, the six-time Main Stem performer, who has headlined three Tony-nominated musicals, just wrapped as Billy Flynn in Chicago (where he costarred alongside Jinkx Monsoon). His next project, Triple Threat which Lane scripted and stars in, recounts the actor’s little-known life story - from his against-all-odds entertainment rise to near death cataclysmic fall, and his extraordinary return to the top. Tickets to Triple Threat   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Closing Music by Carly Ozard: http://carlyozard.com Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com 

James T. Lane, the six-time Main Stem performer, who has headlined three Tony-nominated musicals, just wrapped as Billy Flynn in Chicago (where he costarred alongside Jinkx Monsoon). His next project, Triple Threat which Lane scripted and stars in, recounts the actor’s little-known life story - from his against-all-odds entertainment rise to near death cataclysmic fall, and his extraordinary return to the top. <a href="https://www.jamestlane.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tickets to Triple Threat</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-room-on-air/id1291589091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes)</a> Green Room On Air Web Site: <a href="https://greenroomonair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a> Closing Music by Carly Ozard: <a href="http://carlyozard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://carlyozard.com</a> Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a>

”Triple Threat”: The Evolution of James T. Lane, Broadway Star

Paris, Portugal and Spain. Mime, Comedy and Tango. The Portuguese may be the nicest people on Earth. Los Guardiola, La Comédie du Tango https://www.musique-et-toile.fr/The Comedy of Tango. The show is not to be missed. Click on the website above for all the information and how you can see the show.

Paris, Portugal and Spain. Mime, Comedy and Tango. The Portuguese may be the nicest people on Earth. Los Guardiola, La Comédie du Tango <a href="https://www.musique-et-toile.fr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.musique-et-toile.fr/</a> The Comedy of Tango. The show is not to be missed. Click on the website above for all the information and how you can see the show.

Europe Unleashed

Jennifer Marshall

Encore Episode. Today’s episode is a repeat from a couple of years ago. I’m traveling and cannot record today. Enjoy! Today's episode features Jennifer Marshall who plays the character Susan Hargrove (Max's Mom)  in the huge Netflix TV show, "Stranger Things". We talk about all kinds of interesting topics within the world of acting and television. This was a lot of fun. Enjoy! Mini Bio for IMDB: Born in Denver, Colorado, Jennifer Marshall is the eldest of three children. She grew up in Arvada, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, and attended Pomona High School before a death in the family prompted the family to move to Carbondale, Colorado. This small ski town nestled in the Roaring Fork Valley between Aspen and Glenwood Springs was her home for the next three years and living there solidified her decision to join the military after high school. In high school, she played basketball for the Roaring Fork Lady Rams, was a Varsity cheerleader, a member of the Speech and Drama team for a short time (before her coach would not allow her to participate and play basketball during the same season), editor of the high school newspaper, part of the yearbook staff, state Vice President of HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America), sang in show choir and honor choir, and was a frequent face in the annual school musical. One month after graduating high school, Jennifer joined the United States Navy and was shipped off to boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. She spent nearly five years in the Navy and was stationed on San Nicolas Island, the most remote of the California Channel Islands, and later, on the USS Roosevelt, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier home ported in Norfolk, Virginia. She was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class. While in the military, she worked as an aircraft handler, in aviation supply, and was a member of the Ships Security Defense Force Team as well as the Repair Locker Fire Team. She earned a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, among other awards. She has spoken positively about her life in the military and has mentioned returning to military reserve service in the future. Jennifer graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Wesleyan College with a double major in International Politics and Spanish and a minor in History. As of 2013, Jennifer is seeking her graduate degree through American Military University. As of 2013, Jennifer lives and works as an actress in sunny and beautiful Los Angeles, California.   _______________________________________________________ Green Room Radio Web Site Feedback: feedback@rayrenati.com

Encore Episode. Today’s episode is a repeat from a couple of years ago. I’m traveling and cannot record today. Enjoy! Today's episode features Jennifer Marshall who plays the character Susan Hargrove (Max's Mom)  in the huge Netflix TV show, "Stranger Things". We talk about all kinds of interesting topics within the world of acting and television. This was a lot of fun. Enjoy! <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1351148/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Bio for IMDB:</a> Born in Denver, Colorado, Jennifer Marshall is the eldest of three children. She grew up in Arvada, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, and attended Pomona High School before a death in the family prompted the family to move to Carbondale, Colorado. This small ski town nestled in the Roaring Fork Valley between Aspen and Glenwood Springs was her home for the next three years and living there solidified her decision to join the military after high school. In high school, she played basketball for the Roaring Fork Lady Rams, was a Varsity cheerleader, a member of the Speech and Drama team for a short time (before her coach would not allow her to participate and play basketball during the same season), editor of the high school newspaper, part of the yearbook staff, state Vice President of HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America), sang in show choir and honor choir, and was a frequent face in the annual school musical. One month after graduating high school, Jennifer joined the United States Navy and was shipped off to boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. She spent nearly five years in the Navy and was stationed on San Nicolas Island, the most remote of the California Channel Islands, and later, on the USS Roosevelt, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier home ported in Norfolk, Virginia. She was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class. While in the military, she worked as an aircraft handler, in aviation supply, and was a member of the Ships Security Defense Force Team as well as the Repair Locker Fire Team. She earned a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, among other awards. She has spoken positively about her life in the military and has mentioned returning to military reserve service in the future. Jennifer graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Wesleyan College with a double major in International Politics and Spanish and a minor in History. As of 2013, Jennifer is seeking her graduate degree through American Military University. As of 2013, Jennifer lives and works as an actress in sunny and beautiful Los Angeles, California. _______________________________________________________ <a href="https://raysgreenroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Room Radio Web Site</a> Feedback: <a href="mailto:feedback@rayrenati.com">feedback@rayrenati.com</a>

Jennifer Marshall - ”Stranger Things” Star (encore episode)

Claude Monet's House. Portugal. Spain. Paris

Just Arrived in France

Abigail Munn

Circus Bella

Today our guest is Abigail Munn the Artistic Director of Circus Bella. (Interview begins at 6:30) Cirus Bella Web Site Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the NY Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham’s Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence. Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one-woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significant lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in CA. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. TICKETS:                   ALL SHOWS FREE! WEB SITE:                https://www.circusbella.org/bananas TRAILER:                   https://youtu.be/v1tV4GRIxSY AUDIO CLIPS:          https://www.circusbella.org/press-audio-trailer-clips   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes) Green Room On Air Web Site: http://greenroomonair.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/ Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: greenroomonair@gmail.com 

Today our guest is Abigail Munn the Artistic Director of Circus Bella. (Interview begins at 6:30) <a href="https://www.circusbella.org/meetourcompany" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cirus Bella Web Site</a> Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the NY Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham’s Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence. Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one-woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significant lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in CA. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. TICKETS:                   ALL SHOWS FREE! WEB SITE:                <a href="https://www.circusbella.org/bananas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.circusbella.org/bananas</a> TRAILER:                   <a href="https://youtu.be/v1tV4GRIxSY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/v1tV4GRIxSY</a> AUDIO CLIPS:          <a href="https://www.circusbella.org/press-audio-trailer-clips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.circusbella.org/press-audio-trailer-clips</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-room-on-air/id1291589091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (Itunes)</a> Green Room On Air Web Site: <a href="https://www.podpage.com/greenroomonair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com </a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a> Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a>

Abigail Munn - Circus Bella - Bananas

Step into the captivating world of performing arts with your host, Ray Renati, as he takes you on an enthralling journey alongside some of the most intriguing and accomplished artists in the country. Join Ray as he engages in delightful conversations with influential and renowned actors, musicians, directors, clowns, and a myriad of other captivating personalities! Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of showbiz, gaining profound insights into the latest movies, television shows, Broadway sensations, and the vibrant world of Regional theater. Tune in for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes magic!

Love listening to the podcast. Ray has a wide array of guests in the industry and hearing his questions to the guests coupled with his experience in the industry makes for a knowledgeable listen. A must for anyone who works in the industry or is interested in it.

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My day of auditions. raysgreenroom.comInstagram: @rayrenaticarlyozard.com

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Jan 31, 2019 - Actor on the Road

Friday Night Fun. Playbill.com Broadway Quiz raysgreenroom.com

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Feb 1, 2019 - Ray's Shorts

Jan 30, 2019 - Ray's Shorts

Krista Kamman Lowe

Suze Allen

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 -----------------------------------------------   About Krista Kamman Lowe A sample of Krista's art:  https://bit.ly/KristaKLowe The idea for writing Infatuation was born in the year 2000 after performing a personal piece in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival production of the play Hanging on Your Every Word, by Suze Allen. The desire to tell a fuller story about eating disorders stuck with me but it was not until I was a mother of a child with the same body and eating issues that I grew up with that I was able to finish the play. Growing up with family members who struggled with eating disorders and my own battles with a poor self-image, I hated what our society told girls/women about our bodies. The images of super models and celebrities were the ideal.  But if we failed and didn’t achieve this look, something was wrong with us. The transition of going from girl to woman has too much pressure. It doesn’t need to be this way! We are more than a number on a scale or the size of our waist. Writing Infatuation became a deeply personal healing and an artistic way for me to express my frustration and anger about the repetitive internal voices that fill our heads with damaging thoughts. These distorted views that haunt young women leave deep scars, tear families apart, and ultimately can be deadly. _________ About Suze Allen Suze Allen is a published author, playwright, teacher, dramaturg and director with credits on both coasts.  She was the creator of Fresh New Works San Francisco, The Maine Playwrights’ Lab and Short Works Festival, Artistic Director for the SF Writers and Actors Lab, Director for Fertile Ground Writing Studio and the resident Dramaturge and playwriting instructor at The Playwrights’ Center of San Francisco. Her work and the work she has directed have played the Dramatists Guild’s SF Footlights, Tides Theatre, Brava Theatre, 450 Geary, The Marsh, Intersection for the Arts, Noh Space, The Phoenix, OutNorth Contemporary Art House in Anchorage Alaska and The SF and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Her show THE MANIC MAMA DANCE premiered at the Marsh Café and played Birthfest 2008. Suze co-authored the book, The Time-Starved Woman’s Guide to Emotional Wellbeing with SD Shanti and advises writers through her company Manuscript Mentor. Suze’s short play program, THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE , was featured at 3Girls Theatre’s 2013 Celebration of Women’s History Month. In 2012, Suze directed AJ Baker’s THE RIGHT THING and Lee Brady’s WHAT ABOUT BEN? at 3GT’s inaugural 2012 Celebration of Women’s History Month. From 2012-2018 Suze was an Francisco’s representative to the Dramatists’ Guild.   -------------------------------------------------   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 ----------------------------------------------- About Krista Kamman Lowe A sample of Krista's art:  <a href="https://bit.ly/KristaKLowe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/KristaKLowe</a> The idea for writing Infatuation was born in the year 2000 after performing a personal piece in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival production of the play Hanging on Your Every Word, by Suze Allen. The desire to tell a fuller story about eating disorders stuck with me but it was not until I was a mother of a child with the same body and eating issues that I grew up with that I was able to finish the play. Growing up with family members who struggled with eating disorders and my own battles with a poor self-image, I hated what our society told girls/women about our bodies. The images of super models and celebrities were the ideal.  But if we failed and didn’t achieve this look, something was wrong with us. The transition of going from girl to woman has too much pressure. It doesn’t need to be this way! We are more than a number on a scale or the size of our waist. Writing Infatuation became a deeply personal healing and an artistic way for me to express my frustration and anger about the repetitive internal voices that fill our heads with damaging thoughts. These distorted views that haunt young women leave deep scars, tear families apart, and ultimately can be deadly. _________ About Suze Allen Suze Allen is a published author, playwright, teacher, dramaturg and director with credits on both coasts.  She was the creator of Fresh New Works San Francisco, The Maine Playwrights’ Lab and Short Works Festival, Artistic Director for the SF Writers and Actors Lab, Director for Fertile Ground Writing Studio and the resident Dramaturge and playwriting instructor at The Playwrights’ Center of San Francisco. Her work and the work she has directed have played the Dramatists Guild’s SF Footlights, Tides Theatre, Brava Theatre, 450 Geary, The Marsh, Intersection for the Arts, Noh Space, The Phoenix, OutNorth Contemporary Art House in Anchorage Alaska and The SF and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Her show THE MANIC MAMA DANCE premiered at the Marsh Café and played Birthfest 2008. Suze co-authored the book, The Time-Starved Woman’s Guide to Emotional Wellbeing with SD Shanti and advises writers through her company Manuscript Mentor. Suze’s short play program, <a href="https://3girlstheatre.org/newplays/whats-happening-at-3gt/complete-schedule/2013-cwhm-suze-allens-3-shorts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE</a> , was featured at 3Girls Theatre’s 2013 Celebration of Women’s History Month. In 2012, Suze directed AJ Baker’s THE RIGHT THING and Lee Brady’s WHAT ABOUT BEN? at 3GT’s inaugural <a href="https://3girlstheatre.org/newplays/whats-happening-at-3gt/celebration-of-womens-history-month/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2012 Celebration of Women’s History Month</a>. From 2012-2018 Suze was an Francisco’s representative to the Dramatists’ Guild. ------------------------------------------------- Green Room On Air Web Site: <a href="https://greenroomonair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://greenroomonair.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/raysgreenroom/</a> Opening and Closing Music by Carly Ozard: <a href="http://carlyozard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://carlyozard.com</a> Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: <a href="mailto:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a>

Interview with Krista Kamman Lowe and Suze Allen - San Francisco Theatre Artists

Circle

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

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: <a href="https://carlyozard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://carlyozard.com</a> Green Room on Air Web Site: <a href="http://raysgreenroom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://raysgreenroom.com</a>

Ray's Shorts - Circle Mirror Trransformation Final Thoughts

Emma Nelson

Misty Megia

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-crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet. Taught by Marty, their free-spirited and supportive leader, the group — Schultz, a recently divorced, emotionally vulnerable carpenter, Teresa, an earnest and vibrant former actress, James, Marty’s quiet and genial husband, and Lauren, a reserved and self-conscious high schooler — move through a series of acting exercises, ranging from the heartbreaking to the ridiculous. Over the course of the seemingly trivial games, their emotional wounds are revealed, nursed, and healing slowly begins. Winner of the 2010 Obie Award for Best New American Play, Annie Baker’s quiet masterpiece explores the human condition and the subtle yet powerfully transforming effect we have on others through our words and indirect actions. Directed by Misty Megia, Circle Mirror Transformation will run for eight performances at the Bothwell Arts Center from November 15-24, 2019. The East End of the Bothwell Arts Center provides the perfect setting for the play which is set in a similar community center in Vermont. Megia directed last year’s acclaimed production of RED by John Logan at the Bankhead Theater, the first play self-produced by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. Read an interview with Misty Megia here. “Annie Baker’s play is an absolute feast… the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word…”—New York Times __________________ Green Room on Air Web Site Carly Ozard provides the music for this episode

Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker Directed by Misty Megia Livermore Arts Tickets: <a href="https://lvpac.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lvpac.org/</a> 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-crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet. Taught by Marty, their free-spirited and supportive leader, the group — Schultz, a recently divorced, emotionally vulnerable carpenter, Teresa, an earnest and vibrant former actress, James, Marty’s quiet and genial husband, and Lauren, a reserved and self-conscious high schooler — move through a series of acting exercises, ranging from the heartbreaking to the ridiculous. Over the course of the seemingly trivial games, their emotional wounds are revealed, nursed, and healing slowly begins. Winner of the 2010 Obie Award for Best New American Play, Annie Baker’s quiet masterpiece explores the human condition and the subtle yet powerfully transforming effect we have on others through our words and indirect actions. Directed by Misty Megia, Circle Mirror Transformation will run for eight performances at the Bothwell Arts Center from November 15-24, 2019. The East End of the Bothwell Arts Center provides the perfect setting for the play which is set in a similar community center in Vermont. Megia directed last year’s acclaimed production of RED by John Logan at the Bankhead Theater, the first play self-produced by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. Read an interview with Misty Megia <a href="https://lvpac.org/2019/11/01/circle-mirror-transformation-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. “Annie Baker’s play is an absolute feast… the kind of unheralded gem that sends people into the streets babbling and bright-eyed with the desire to spread the word…”—New York Times __________________ <a href="http://raysgreenroom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Room on Air Web Site</a> <a href="http://www.carlyozard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Ozard</a> provides the music for this episode

Circle Mirror Transformation - Misty Megia and Emma Nelson

The Two Show Day. CASTRebecca 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 hiking, playing video games, and eating all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.John Girot* (Shultz) make his debut with LVPAC in Circle Mirror Transformation. Recent credits include A Few Good Men (Hillbarn Theatre), Fifth of July (Aurora Theatre Company), Arcadia (Jewel Theatre Company). He has worked locally with Central Works, EXIT Theatre, Berkeley Theater Project, and PlayGround. John is a proud Bay Area native and member of Actors’ Equity Association. He lives in Oakland with his wife and two daughters.Emma Nelson (Lauren) is so pumped to be part of the cast and crew of Circle Mirror Transformation. She loves to act, and has been doing it since she was about eight, thanks to her encouraging parents. So far, she has been in shows in and outside of Dublin High School, and one student film. She loves strawberries, rollerblading, and the color yellow. As a senior, she is remembering to take time for these little things in life while preparing for the next steps in pursuing a career in film.Ray Renati* (James) has performed in major Bay Area and London theaters, as well as in several independent films and TV programs. Favorite stage roles include Henry Higgins in Pygmalion, Arthur in Superior Donuts and Neil in The Quality of Life, Burton in Burn This, Lee in True West, and Antonio in The Merchant of Venice. Ray studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London where he earned a certificate in Acting Shakespeare. Ray is a co-founder of the Pear Theatre in Mountain View and a proud member of Actors’ Equity. His theatre podcast is Green Room on Air (raysgreenroom.com).Rhonda Taylor (Marty) recently appeared as Jacqueline in “Don’t Dress for Dinner” and Morticia in “The Addams Family Musical” both with Chanticleers Theater. Rhonda, a long time Pleasanton resident, has been active in community theater for over 20 years. Some of her favorite credits include Louise in “Always Patsy Cline,” Gloria in “Boeing, Boeing,” Evy in “The Gingerbread Lady.” Rhonda is a lead singer for The Pushbacks, a local classic-rock cover band and has her own jewelry design business called Under a Gypsy Moon.

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 hiking, playing video games, and eating all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue. John Girot* (Shultz) make his debut with LVPAC in Circle Mirror Transformation. Recent credits include A Few Good Men (Hillbarn Theatre), Fifth of July (Aurora Theatre Company), Arcadia (Jewel Theatre Company). He has worked locally with Central Works, EXIT Theatre, Berkeley Theater Project, and PlayGround. John is a proud Bay Area native and member of Actors’ Equity Association. He lives in Oakland with his wife and two daughters. Emma Nelson (Lauren) is so pumped to be part of the cast and crew of Circle Mirror Transformation. She loves to act, and has been doing it since she was about eight, thanks to her encouraging parents. So far, she has been in shows in and outside of Dublin High School, and one student film. She loves strawberries, rollerblading, and the color yellow. As a senior, she is remembering to take time for these little things in life while preparing for the next steps in pursuing a career in film. Ray Renati* (James) has performed in major Bay Area and London theaters, as well as in several independent films and TV programs. Favorite stage roles include Henry Higgins in Pygmalion, Arthur in Superior Donuts and Neil in The Quality of Life, Burton in Burn This, Lee in True West, and Antonio in The Merchant of Venice. Ray studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London where he earned a certificate in Acting Shakespeare. Ray is a co-founder of the Pear Theatre in Mountain View and a proud member of Actors’ Equity. His theatre podcast is Green Room on Air (<a href="http://raysgreenroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">raysgreenroom.com</a>). Rhonda Taylor (Marty) recently appeared as Jacqueline in “Don’t Dress for Dinner” and Morticia in “The Addams Family Musical” both with Chanticleers Theater. Rhonda, a long time Pleasanton resident, has been active in community theater for over 20 years. Some of her favorite credits include Louise in “Always Patsy Cline,” Gloria in “Boeing, Boeing,” Evy in “The Gingerbread Lady.” Rhonda is a lead singer for The Pushbacks, a local classic-rock cover band and has her own jewelry design business called Under a Gypsy Moon.

Ray's Shorts - An Actor on the Road - Nov 17, 2019

Shannon Davis

Nick Ishimaru

Theatre of Yugen Web Site http://www.theatreofyugen.org/ Puppets &amp; 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 checkout for $20 Tickets Featuring: Ella Cooley, Alan Coyne, Shannon R. Davis, Steven Flores, Nick Ishimaru, and Jamin Jollo CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS or Go to http://www.theatreofyugen.org/poe   NICK ISHIMARU - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Nick Ishimaru was trained originally as a musical theatre performer and started exploring Japanese theatre while studying at Colorado State University (BA, 2005), where he directed a kabuki adaptation of MacBeth. He went on to study at San Francisco State University, (MA, 2009). His work explores a combination of Western and traditional Asian performance techniques for original creations, along with work in conventional musical theatre and Shakespeare.  In October 2016, he opened his debut as Theatre of Yugen’s Artistic Director, The Red Demon by Noda Hideki.  Previous directing work includes It Ain’t Me by Claire Rice (original), Land of Infants by Meghan O’Patry (original), and Kaguya (original adaptation).  Other recent production work includes A Minor Cycle by Greg Giovanni (original; actor and fight choreographer), This Lingering Life by Chiori Miyagawa (original; actor), and several traditional kyogen plays with the Theatre of Yugen (actor). SHANNON DAVIS - ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Descendant of the Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Saami people, Shannon R. Davis (Bay area director, actor, and educator) is 2018 Phil Killian Directing Fellow at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Credits: Othello (associate director, American Repertory Theatre); Othello &amp; Manahatta (assistant director, Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Adulting for Beginners (Musical Café/Ashby Stage); Religomania (Exit Theatre/San Francisco Fringe Festival); Monsters &amp; Wild Things (Brava Theater Center).   ________ Music by Carly Ozard - CarlyOzard.com Find all my podcasts at RaysGreenRoom.com  

<a href="http://www.theatreofyugen.org/poe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theatre of Yugen Web Site</a> <a href="http://www.theatreofyugen.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theatreofyugen.org/</a> Puppets &amp; 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 checkout for $20 Tickets Featuring: Ella Cooley, Alan Coyne, Shannon R. Davis, Steven Flores, Nick Ishimaru, and Jamin Jollo <a href="/rayrenati/episode/update/id/bit.ly/tickets_puppetsandpoe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS</a> or Go to <a href="http://www.theatreofyugen.org/poe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theatreofyugen.org/poe</a> NICK ISHIMARU - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Nick Ishimaru was trained originally as a musical theatre performer and started exploring Japanese theatre while studying at Colorado State University (BA, 2005), where he directed a kabuki adaptation of MacBeth. He went on to study at San Francisco State University, (MA, 2009). His work explores a combination of Western and traditional Asian performance techniques for original creations, along with work in conventional musical theatre and Shakespeare. In October 2016, he opened his debut as Theatre of Yugen’s Artistic Director, The Red Demon by Noda Hideki.  Previous directing work includes It Ain’t Me by Claire Rice (original), Land of Infants by Meghan O’Patry (original), and Kaguya (original adaptation).  Other recent production work includes A Minor Cycle by Greg Giovanni (original; actor and fight choreographer), This Lingering Life by Chiori Miyagawa (original; actor), and several traditional kyogen plays with the Theatre of Yugen (actor). SHANNON DAVIS - ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Descendant of the Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Saami people, Shannon R. Davis (Bay area director, actor, and educator) is 2018 Phil Killian Directing Fellow at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Credits: Othello (associate director, American Repertory Theatre); Othello &amp; Manahatta (assistant director, Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Adulting for Beginners (Musical Café/Ashby Stage); Religomania (Exit Theatre/San Francisco Fringe Festival); Monsters &amp; Wild Things (Brava Theater Center). ________ Music by Carly Ozard - <a href="/rayrenati/episode/CarlyOzard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CarlyOzard.com</a> Find all my podcasts at <a href="/rayrenati/episode/RaysGreenRoom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RaysGreenRoom.com</a>

Interview -  Shannon Davis and Nick Ishimaru of Theatre of Yugen

Cristina Anselmo

Neva Hutchinson

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.). Ray has teamed up with these two powerhouses to put together a production of "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney. Love Letters will be showing at the Dragon Theatre in Redwood City for two performances only: Sunday September 14th and 15th at 7 pm. Tickets for LOVE LETTERS: http://bit.ly/lovelettersplay or Head to BrownPaperTickets.com and search for "Love Letters" Web Site for Green Room on Air: RaysGreenRoom.com

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.). Ray has teamed up with these two powerhouses to put together a production of "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney. Love Letters will be showing at the Dragon Theatre in Redwood City for two performances only: Sunday September 14th and 15th at 7 pm. Tickets for LOVE LETTERS: <a href="http://bit.ly/lovelettersplay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/lovelettersplay</a> or Head to <a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/browse.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BrownPaperTickets.com</a> and search for "Love Letters" Web Site for Green Room on Air: <a href="http://www.raysgreenroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RaysGreenRoom.com</a>

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney and a Chat with Cristina Anselmo and Neva Hutchinson

Cate Hayman

Cate Hayman, a Bay Area Local, is making her SF Playhouse debut as Sally Bowles! She is a rising senior musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University.  SF Playhouse Web Site Green Room on Air Web Site Carly Ozard ________ greenroomonair@gmail.com

Cate Hayman, a Bay Area Local, is making her SF Playhouse debut as Sally Bowles! She is a rising senior musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University.  <a href="https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SF Playhouse Web Site</a> <a href="http://raysgreenroom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Room on Air Web Site</a> <a href="https://www.carlyozard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Ozard</a> ________ <a href="mailto:greenroomonair@gmail.com">greenroomonair@gmail.com</a>

Cate Hayman - Starring in Cabaret at SF Playhouse

Ready to interview the fabulous Cate Hayman (Sally Bowles) at SF Playhouse, I forgot to turn on the recorder and we talked but nothing was saved. This is a mistake I will never make again! Cabaret at SF Playhouse is a must see musical.  Get your tickets here. __________ Green Room On Air Opening and Closing music by Carly Ozard

Ready to interview the fabulous <a href="https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/actor/cate-hayman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cate Hayman (</a>Sally Bowles) at SF Playhouse, I forgot to turn on the recorder and we talked but nothing was saved. This is a mistake I will never make again! Cabaret at SF Playhouse is a must see musical.  <a href="https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/get-tickets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your tickets here.</a> __________ <a href="https://raysgreenroom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Room On Air</a> Opening and Closing music by <a href="http://carlyozard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Ozard</a>

Ray's Shorts - The Cabaret Catastrophe

If you happen to be in San Francisco or even if you have to make a special trip, a must see show that’s happening right now is the fantastic musical Cabaret playing at the San Francisco Playhouse. Do yourself a favor and go see this show!https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/

If you happen to be in San Francisco or even if you have to make a special trip, a must see show that’s happening right now is the fantastic musical Cabaret playing at the San Francisco Playhouse. Do yourself a favor and go see this show! <a href="https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/</a>

Ray's Shorts: Cabaret at San Francisco Playhouse

Bruce Vilanch

NEW YORK CITY’S SEXIEST BENEFIT STRIP SHOW, "BROADWAY BARES" HAS COME TO SAN FRANCISCO AND WILL FEATURE MANY OF THE BAY AREA’S HOTTEST DANCER/STRIPPERS.SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019   DNA LOUNGE Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 8pm 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco (near Harrison)Proceeds benefit  Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and REAF.      Performance Director: Damien Beard​ Production Director: Emily Schreck Artistic Director: Leanne Borghesi Executive Producers: Ken Henderson &amp; Joe Seiler Tickets: http://bit.ly/broadwaybaressf19 DNA Lounge: http://bit.ly/dnalounge ABOUT BRUCE VILANCH Bruce Vilanch Comedy writer One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary "Get Bruce!" (1999) and his stint as a regular on "Hollywood Squares" (1998- ), for which he also serves as head writer. Known for his eclectic eyewear and collection of unique T-shirts, he began as a child model for Lane Bryant, but when his initial efforts as an actor came to naught, he became an entertainment writer for the Chicago Tribune instead. Impressed by his review of her cabaret performance in 1970, Bette Midler hired him to punch up her act, and he later moved to Los Angeles where he wrote for variety shows like the original "Donny and Marie" and "The Brady Bunch Hour" (both ABC) and provided material for Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin and Joan Rivers. He has maintained his connection with Midler through the years, working on such projects as the feature "Divine Madness" (1980) and the TV special "Bette Midler--Diva Las Vegas" (HBO, 1997), as well as writing for her sitcom "Bette!" (CBS, 2000- ).   Vilanch began contributing to Academy Awards telecasts in 1989, collaborating with the likes of Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and David Letterman, and graduated to head writer in 2000. The Whoopi connection led to his providing the notorious material Ted Danson performed in blackface at a certain 1993 Friars Club roast of his then-girlfriend Goldberg, but his resume also includes "You Made Me Watch You", the touching Emmy-winning valedictory Midler crooned as a send-off to Johnny Carson. He made his feature debut as a dress manufacturer in "Mahogany' (1975), starring Diana Ross (to whose act he also contributed), and put his Muppet-like persona to excellent use as Santa's number one helper in the syndicated TV-movie "It Nearly Wasn't Christmas" (1989). On the heels of "Get Bruce!", Vilanch performed his comedy stylings Off-Broadway in "Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous" (2000).

NEW YORK CITY’S SEXIEST BENEFIT STRIP SHOW, "BROADWAY BARES" HAS COME TO SAN FRANCISCO AND WILL FEATURE MANY OF THE BAY AREA’S HOTTEST DANCER/STRIPPERS. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019   DNA LOUNGE Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 8pm 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco (near Harrison) Proceeds benefit  Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and REAF.      Performance Director: Damien Beard​ Production Director: Emily Schreck Artistic Director: Leanne Borghesi Executive Producers: Ken Henderson &amp; Joe Seiler Tickets: <a href="http://bit.ly/broadwaybaressf19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/broadwaybaressf19</a> DNA Lounge: <a href="http://bit.ly/dnalounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/dnalounge</a> ABOUT BRUCE VILANCH Bruce Vilanch Comedy writer One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary "Get Bruce!" (1999) and his stint as a regular on "Hollywood Squares" (1998- ), for which he also serves as head writer. Known for his eclectic eyewear and collection of unique T-shirts, he began as a child model for Lane Bryant, but when his initial efforts as an actor came to naught, he became an entertainment writer for the Chicago Tribune instead. Impressed by his review of her cabaret performance in 1970, Bette Midler hired him to punch up her act, and he later moved to Los Angeles where he wrote for variety shows like the original "Donny and Marie" and "The Brady Bunch Hour" (both ABC) and provided material for Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin and Joan Rivers. He has maintained his connection with Midler through the years, working on such projects as the feature "Divine Madness" (1980) and the TV special "Bette Midler--Diva Las Vegas" (HBO, 1997), as well as writing for her sitcom "Bette!" (CBS, 2000- ). Vilanch began contributing to Academy Awards telecasts in 1989, collaborating with the likes of Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and David Letterman, and graduated to head writer in 2000. The Whoopi connection led to his providing the notorious material Ted Danson performed in blackface at a certain 1993 Friars Club roast of his then-girlfriend Goldberg, but his resume also includes "You Made Me Watch You", the touching Emmy-winning valedictory Midler crooned as a send-off to Johnny Carson. He made his feature debut as a dress manufacturer in "Mahogany' (1975), starring Diana Ross (to whose act he also contributed), and put his Muppet-like persona to excellent use as Santa's number one helper in the syndicated TV-movie "It Nearly Wasn't Christmas" (1989). On the heels of "Get Bruce!", Vilanch performed his comedy stylings Off-Broadway in "Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous" (2000).

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