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Amy and Diana discuss all things theatre, especially those happening in Greater Grand Forks! Join us every month as we talk to our friends in the community and gush about our favorite shows.
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On this episode, Diana interviews director/performer extraordinaire Brian Clemente about Spring Awakening at SLOC, the power of Charlie Brown, and Great Comet (!). Plus, we play a very special Broadway FMK! Theatre mentioned in this episode: Spring Awakening at SLOC Musical Theater, Jan 19-28: sloctheater.org Into the Woods at Fort Salem Theater, A…
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19. Diana & Jeremiah see the Last Sondheim
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Diana and her husband Jeremiah travelled to NYC to see Here We Are, the final Stephen Sondheim musical! Hear all about it in this episode.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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No, it's not a ghost, it's the return of the Theatre Forks podcast! Taking turns, Diana talks solo about life in New York and her top 5 theatre experiences since moving. Theatre mentioned in this episode: GGFCT: The Dark Heart of Poe, Frozen Jr., You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown: ggfct.com SLOC: Spring Awakening: sloctheater.org…
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17. Amy & Diana Talk to the Cast of Proof
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Comin' atcha from two different time zones, Theatre Forks returns! On this episode, Amy and Diana talk to the cast and creative team of Proof at the Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre about the reopening of the building, pants mishaps, and of course, Patti LuPone. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Proof at GGFCT, now through Oct 23: ggfct.com A…
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Amy & Diana sit down one more time in person before Diana's big move and discuss all her shows from the last three years. Fear not, Friends of the Pod, Theatre Forks will return! We also discuss GGFCT's recently unveiled 74th season! For more information: ggfct.comBy Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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Amy & Diana talk to actor and director Emily Wirkus about her return to Grand Forks, fulfilling dream roles, and hot audition tips. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Company at Empire Theatre Company: empireartscenter.comBy Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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14. Amy & Diana Talk to Casey Paradies
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Amy and Diana talk to actor/choreographer/director and Friend of the Pod Casey Paradies about earning his MFA, working in the theatre, and Elaine Stritch stories. PLUS, we play Toot or Boot with your favorite musicals! Theatre mentioned in this episode: Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.com The Marvelous Wonderettes at F…
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Amy and Diana talk to UND's Costume Designer/Instructor Camilla Morrison about her newest project "Of The Earth: Stories of Women in North Dakota," face casting, and her polydactyl cat, Alexis Rose. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Grease at Fort Totten Little Theatre: forttottenlittletheatre.com The Marvelous Wonderettes at Frost Fire Park: fros…
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12. Amy & Diana Talk to Connor Wielgosz
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Amy & Diana talk to playwright, lyricist, novelist and composer (of many things, including our theme song!) Connor Wielgosz about theatre summer camp, Airbnb adventures, and Connor's new musical making its world premiere at the Fire Hall Theatre, Fool's Gold. Theatre mentioned in this episode: Songs for A New World at UND: burtness.und.edu Urinetow…
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Amy & Diana talk to director Chris Berg about returning to the GGFCT for Ripcord, '70s musicals, and an all-white production of The Wiz. Featuring special guest stars Nessie & Olive! Bonus! In this episode, get a sneak preview of music from the new musical FOOL'S GOLD, premiering at the Fire Hall this spring! Local theatre coming up: GGFCT: RIPCORD…
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10. Amy & Diana Talk Short-Run Shows
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On this episode, Amy & Diana celebrate the short month of February and talk about shows that deserved a longer professional run! Does Diana talk about Spongebob again? Only time will tell. (Yes, she does.) Local theatre mentioned in this episode: 1. Black History Month special at GGFCT (on now thru Feb 28): facebook.com/greatergrandforkscommunityth…
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Theatre Forks will be back soon! In the meantime, here's some theatre coming up in the Red River Valley.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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9. Amy & Diana Talk to Emily Montgomery
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Happy New Year, Forkies! Amy & Diana talk to former Empire Arts Center executive director and current Myra Foundation trustee and family farmer Emily Montgomery about running a theatre, giving out other people's money, and her upcoming site-specific production of Oklahoma! (Kidding! Or are we?)By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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8. Amy & Diana Talk Holiday Traditions
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In this very festive episode of Theatre Forks, Amy and Diana talk about their favorite holiday traditions, Fred Penner, and unlocking recovered memories. Don't forget to check out the following theatre coming up in Grand Forks: - GGFCT's Holiday Cabaret, on now through Dec 26: GGFCT.com - Empire Theatre Company's Virtual Holiday Fundraiser, on now …
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Amy and Diana talk to actor, singer, and all-around beautiful human Gina Uhlir about her artist-in-residency, building character, and her "inevitable decay as a person." Don't forget to check out the following theatre coming up in North Dakota: - Steel Magnolias, Dec 1-12, at GGFCT: ggfct.com - GGFCT's Holiday Cabaret, Dec 18-26 - Empire Theatre Co…
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6. Amy & Diana Talk to the Cast of Steel Magnolias, Part 2
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Amy and Diana welcome the entire cast and crew of Steel Magnolias to the podcast in our first ever two-part episode! Our guests: Brenna Skallet, Kathy Coudle-King, AnneMarie Brack, Chris Stoner, Emily Johnson, Ruthie Pederson, and Amy Lyste. Part 1 aired last week and is available for listening now.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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5. Amy & Diana Talk to the Cast of Steel Magnolias, Part 1
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Amy and Diana welcome the entire cast and crew of Steel Magnolias to the podcast in our first ever two-part episode! Our guests: Brenna Skallet, Kathy Coudle-King, AnneMarie Brack, Chris Stoner, Emily Johnson, Ruthie Pederson, and Amy Lyste. Part 2 will air next week.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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4. Amy & Diana Talk Theatre Ghost Stories
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Happy Halloween, Forkies! Amy & Diana talk theatre ghost stories to celebrate the spooky season, including listener submissions, the story of Winnipeg's Walker Theatre, Amy's UND ghost stories, and favorite Broadway hauntings.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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Bonus: Amy & Diana Talk Tony Award Nominations
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The Tonys are coming! The Tonys are coming! After a long wait, the 2020 Tony Award Nominations were announced, and we're talking favorites to win, strange categories or lack thereof, and read your Forks Friday submissions.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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3. Amy & Diana Talk to Rob Cooper & Kyle Mason
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Amy and Diana talk to Rob Cooper and Kyle Mason from University of North Dakota's Theatre Arts Department about their new devised show, Once the World Stopped. We also discuss Halloween must-watches, our theatre crushes, and Rob's future drag career.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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In our first-ever guest episode, Amy and Diana talk to Empire Arts Center Program Manager Maddie Sharpe about her theatre journey, her dream roles, and her deepest fears. (No, really.)By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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1. Amy & Diana Talk About Themselves
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In the first ever episode of Theatre Forks, Amy and Diana introduce themselves and talk about how they got involved at the theatre, some of their favorite theatre experiences, and the importance of a very large scarf.By Amy Driscoll & Diana Chabai-Booker
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Introducing ROSE COLLIS - our final MOTHERLOGUES cast member to chat to our Lauren! Learn all about Rose - from life in Brighton, to accidentally being a journalist to touring her one woman show!By Forked Theatre
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Next up we have KAILING FU joining our Motherlogues gang! Here she is chatting to Lauren (in a very busy Starbucks!) about life in London, physical theatre & Singapore food!By Forked Theatre
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Lauren chats to the next MOTHERLOGUES cast member - STEPHANIE WICKMERE! They talk about Camden Fringe, Twelfth Night and who they admire in the acting world.... TUNE IN! Catch MOTHERLOGUES 23rd to 27th August at The Etceterat Theatre, Camden 18:30. Tickets available here:https://cam.tickets.red61.com/performances.php?eventId=3113:1448…
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Ahead of its third instalment of MOTHERLOGUES at Camden Fringe in August, we're introducing our BRAND NEW cast!!! First up its the wonderful Colleen Prendergast - here she is chatting to our Lauren Reed in Southbank's National Theatre.By Forked Theatre
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Ep 14 - A Conversation With... MOTHERLOGUES Cast
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The cast of the latest edition of MOTHERLOGUES chat about how they are finding rehearsals for this unique piece of verbatim theatre at the end of Day 3...By Forked Theatre
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