Role-playing games and how to do them better.
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A monthly chat with guests from the world of musicals, comedy and improv. From the people behind the West End sensation Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
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Improvised Star Trek explores the final frontier of comedy by turning Star Trek into an improv office comedy. Taking suggestions submitted on Twitter and Facebook, the cast (featuring some of Chicago’s top improvisors) creates a fully improvised episode detailing the adventures of the USS Sisyphus, a less enterprising starship. New episodes are posted every other week. To learn more about the show check out our website, facebook page, or twitter! Improvised Star Trek is fan production. Star ...
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The Improviser's Guide Podcast explores the world of trust, heart, instinct, truth, and play featuring moments from Magical Mommy Mondays, Parks & Monorails Most Magical Hour, The Forever 44 Fedora Club, The Lenny B.S. STARring Cosmo, and Theme Park Thursday with Dillo’s Diz.
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A podcast from renowned silent film accompanist/historian Ben Model covering the techniques of creating and performing live scores to silent films, as well as a discussion of the language of silent cinema. Find what goes on in the mind of a silent film accompanist before, during and after playing for a show. Learn about the aesthetics of silent filmmaking and storytelling language.
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Enjoy the thrill of catchy songs, weird characters, and tenuous story lines in your own home. Featuring friends old and new marvel as the Wrong People create a full one act musical from audience suggestions!
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A series of conversations about the art of improvisation between veteran improvisers Dave Morris and Jason Geary. (Cover image by Lliam Amor.)
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The Creedence Clearwater Revival Hour is an improv-based investigation of the fictional town of Beavertail, Nebraska and its kooky in habitants. Hosted by Pastor Creedence Clearwater of the Revival Church.
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A podcast about long form improvisational comedy hosted by Anthony Apruzzese, a performer and teacher at the Upright Citizen's Brigade theatre. In each episode, Anthony interviews a different improviser about a different aspect of improv. My god, it's nerdy. Music by Podington Bear "Roscoe." Artwork by Matt Czap.
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Once a month, a completely improvised broadcast direct from the North Pole. Find out what really happens at Santa's Village the rest of the year! It's not all about Christmas and making toys! It's like Welcome to Night Vale meets Christmas, but improvised. Created by Grant Baciocco (The Jim Henson Company, Mystery Science Theatre 3000), Jayne Entwistle (Maron, Big Love) and Chris Sheets. lb
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Join Dan for conversations with professionals, performers and creatives, exploring how we can enhance our creativity, communication, and confidence by embracing the power of improvisation. Hosted by Dan Thomas. Videos available to watch on YouTube at youtube.com/@danthomas_co. Free weekly newsletter available at danthomas.co. Tuesday editions offer applied improv tips for everyday life and the workplace. Thursdays bring performer-focused strategies for scene-work and the stage. Dan also runs ...
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On "ADD Comedy with Dave Razowsky,” guests from the worlds of comedy, theatre, film, television, and literature discuss their journeys and life philosophies with podcast host David Razowsky. David’s an alum of The Second City Chicago where he performed with Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and numerous others. He’s the former artistic director of The Second City Hollywood, is a member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company, served as a consultant for Dreamworks, and taught for Steppenw ...
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Just The Funny Presents interviews and discussions with improvisers and comedians. Recorded at Just The Funny Theatre in Miami, FL, we invite improvisers and comedians to discuss their craft, their career, and their future and share with us their points of view and histories in the world of improv.
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Glitter & Doom is a podcast built on the idea that the darkest of times yields some of the most evocative works of art. Join MacKenzie Fegan and a featured artist every other Wednesday for an inside look at their latest works and how it responds to today's burning issues, and we get a little lost along the way.
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Newly relaunched from the original 5-star rated “My TV” podcast, My Entertainment World now encompasses everything from TV, Cinema, Theatre, Books, Sports, Music and Games. Original founder and host Kelly is back alongside the My Entertainment World senior staff and special guests to talk about all things entertainment.
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If there’s one thing the world assuredly needs more of, it’s another podcast hosted by three middle-aged white guys who think they’re hilarious (of course in THIS case they obviously are). But what the world explicitly needs exactly ONE of is a podcast focused on discussing the lost and forbidden art of talking animal movies. So as a much-needed service to the world, even if the world didn’t ask for it, this is that podcast. You’re welcome. But, what makes a movie a “talking animal movie?” y ...
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Interviews with improv people, comedians, storytellers and more. This podcast is about: 1. How do you get better? 2. Where do people get stuck and how do they overcome obstacles? 3. How do you make a living?
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The inner game of building a career as a musician or creative person. The intersection of music, music business, and spirituality. Hosted by www.mattoestreicher.com
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Welcome to Newtown Arts Company’s Backstage Buzz - a podcast for arts enthusiasts about all things stage and (sometimes) screen. Join us for lively conversations about the behind-the-scenes bustle at Newtown Arts Company and in the industry beyond.
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Download This month, Mike and Roger look at Roger's latest enthusiasm,Mongoose's revision of the Bayern campaign for 2300 AD.By Roger & Michael
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Andrew, Ali and Justin talk to Janie Dee about Sondheim, the environment and hiring the Coliseum. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys. Catch Janie's Song for Nature on Sky Arts here. www.showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopper
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ep. 66: Catching up on live shows from the 2nd half of 2024
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In this episode, Ben and Kerr talk about: Ben’s accompanying a rare Reginald Denny feature, sight-unseen, at Capitolfest 21; the rediscovery of “The Gorilla” (1927) and accompanying it on both piano and on theatre organ; Ben tries a new approach to underscoring the house-fall in Buster Keaton’s “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” (1928); the challenges and conce…
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ep. 65: Scoring Roland West’s “The Bat” (1926)
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In this episode: On this episode, Ben and Kerr talk about Ben’s process for scoring Roland West’s “The Bat” (1926) for a home video release. The new restoration was produced and released by Ben’s Undercrank Productions home video label. Show notes for episode 65 can be found here.By Ben Model
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Download This month, Mike and Roger talk about one-off and convention games.By Roger & Michael
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Andrew, Ali and Justin have a lovely chat to Reuben Kaye! Andrew allows most of what he says to make it into the episode uncensored. They play a game about something-ifying a musical. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys. That's it for Season 5! Catch us next for for Season 6, which is the same but next year! showstopperthemusical.com…
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Heiresses Who Are Not What They Seem
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Download This month, Mike and Roger consider how to steal material for RPGs,and work out an example.By Roger & Michael
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Andrew and Ali join awesome West Ender Nic Myers to discuss Cabaret, Swingo and the perfect morning. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys. Catch Showstopper! on tour - showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopper
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The Difference Between Malice and Inadequacy
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Download This month, Mike and Roger consider the limitations of improvisedcampaigns and how to deal with rules lawyers.By Roger & Michael
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Andrew, Ali and Duncan talk to Rufus Hound about the mechanics of comedy and getting engaged on stage. Ali and Andrew are at the festival and have some reccommendations for you but it'll be over by the time you read this, so do with that what you will/ Autumn tour tix onsale now! showstopperthemusical.com…
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Download This month, Mike and Roger once again attempt RPG-a-Day asRPG-a-Minute.By Roger & Michael
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There are the Clintons, there are the Kennedys, and then there are the Strallens... Ali and Andrew chat to Zizi about her forthcoming concert performance of Oklahoma - and being naughty with Judy Dench on the set of Cats. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys! Catch us at the Edinburgh Fringe! www.showstopperthemusical.com…
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We Are All Gamers Old In Wickedness
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Download This month, Roger and Mike look back on our experience with Blades inthe Dark. Warning, Roger gets a bit ranty.By Roger & Michael
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ep. 64: The Fierce Urgency of Silent Film Music
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In this episode: Ben talks about accompanying Laurel & Hardy’s pie fight in “The Battle of the Century”, for a decisive moment for Keaton’s character in “Steamboat Bill, Jr.”, for Ozu’s “A Story of Floating Weeds”, and for Raymond Griffith and Max Fleischer silents at the 15th TCM Classic Film Festival. Performance clips include recordings from sho…
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Made of Star Stuff: Interviews on Set with Stars of Tomorrow
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Newtown Arts Company's Backstage Buzz goes on set with Stars of Tomorrow 2024 as they rehearse their production for their first summer session: Snow White and the Many, Many Dwarves. We hear from from volunteers and students about what its like being a part of Stars. A special shout out to the production team: Lisa Reiser, Production Manager Dana S…
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Ali and Andrew are joined by musical comedian Katie Pritchard, as well as Showstopper Musical Supervisor Duncan Walsh Atkins. Ali ups the difficult with a guess-the-lyric game and they sing about realising your dreams. Watch Katie's Disco Ball on ITVX here - https://www.itv.com/watch/katie-pritchard-disco-ball/10a3844 Tickets for Showstopper! here …
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The Toronto Fringe Festival runs July 3-14 at locations throughout the city. We’ll be on site reviewing as much as we possibly can so be sure to check back at MyEntertainmentWorld.ca as well as @MyEntWorld on Instagram to read all our reviews as they’re published. In the meantime, we asked the artists to send us their best show pitch for a taste of…
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This is 40: Interview with Performer and Now Producer Kevin Ogborn
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In this episode, we catch up with performer Kevin Ogborn about his recent run in Newtown Arts Company's production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical just as he was preparing to emcee and perform at the company's 40th anniversary celebration along with gearing up for a few other projects. Tune in to learn what roped Kevin into his growing involvement …
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The Theatre as the Third Place: Interview with Newtown Theatre's Andy Smith
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There is just something about the Newtown Theatre. In this episode, an interview with Andy Smith, Executive Director of Newtown Theatre, gets to the heart of why Newtown Theatre has stood the test of time as the heart of Newtown, Pennsylvania. For all the latest happenings at Newtown Theatre, visit their website at https://www.thenewtowntheatre.com…
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ep. 63: Scoring Decisions and Transitions
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In this episode: Ben recaps his month’s activities in March 2024, talks about the subtleties of underscoring dramatic moments when a main character thinks through an important decision, a creative way to invent main themes for a program of 7 animated shorts, accompanying a 1914 “Italian Diva” melodrama, and picking up on something about the film fr…
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Ali, Andrew and Chris talk to Abbie Budden about influencing, revolving and storytelling. Chris Ash on keys. Andrew was still suffering a little from tonsilitis when this was recorded. He's better now. showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopperpod
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Download This month, Mike and Roger consider our experiences with Enemy inShadows, the first part of the classic Warhammer campaign, and lookat the second edition of Reign.By Roger & Michael
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No Waiting in the Wings: Interview with Performer Kevin Ogborn
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In this episode, we chat with performer Kevin Ogborn about everything from his role in Newtown Arts Company's production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical to his experience producing multiple Guinness World Records. He also offers his secret on how he finds time to enjoy perfecting his performance career with opportunities like Master Class Monday wh…
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Our annual Baseball Roundtable Podcast returns, previewing the 2024 season for the Toronto Blue Jays. This year’s panel consists of Jays superfan Melissa Wright and Sky Dome insider Luis Fernandes, alongside returning villain die-hard Yankees fan Chris Behmke who shares his outsider take on the Jays and predictions for his own beloved team. CLICK H…
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Andrew, Ali and Chris talk to a second Andrew about Funny Things that might happen on the way to a forum, and about how life is a Cabaret. Chris Ash on keys!By Showstopper
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The City is Like a Woman, and She Wants Her Alimony-
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Download This month, Roger and Mike consider system choice and system mastery,and look at Mike's new Blades in the Dark campaign.By Roger & Michael
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Play in the Present: Interview with Actor, Improviser and Writer Shannon O'Neill
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In this episode, we welcome actor, improviser and writer Shannon O'Neill to the show. Shannon has been a part of the Legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in NYC for more than 20 years. You have seen her on High Maintenance, The Other Two and Broad City amongst other projects. She has been an instructor for Newtown Arts Company's Master Class …
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Corona Cold Reads: Jean Anouilh’s Antigone
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During the COVID-19 lockdowns, to deal with isolation and lack of live theatre, we started gathering some of our favourite people every Tuesday & Saturday night to read scripts over Zoom. We read all 38 Shakespeare plays in six months. Then we kept going. We decided to create mini-seasons featuring highlights from the canons of major writers across…
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Corona Cold Reads: Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice
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During the COVID-19 lockdowns, to deal with isolation and lack of live theatre, we started gathering some of our favourite people every Tuesday & Saturday night to read scripts over Zoom. We read all 38 Shakespeare plays in six months. Then we kept going. We decided to create mini-seasons featuring highlights from the canons of major writers across…
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Ali, Andrew and Matt chat to Beverley Klein about her intimidating CV! Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys! showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopper
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Download This month, Mike and Roger consider how to do character sheets right,and ponder the future of generic systems.By Roger & Michael
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Ep. 37 The SHU Community Theatre (Featuring Todd Barry)
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Matt returns to the Mindful Musician podcast to talk about his new-ish role as the Executive Director of The SHU Community Theatre in Fairfield Connecticut and to tell you to come see comedian Todd Barry there on Saturday February 24th. VENUE WEBSITE: https://shucommunitytheatre.org/ GET TICKETS FOR TODD BARRY'S HALF JOKING TOUR: http://shucommunit…
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Corona Cold Reads: Robinson Jeffers’ Medea
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ep. 62: accompanying a Mary Pickford film on campus, Marcel Perez at the Silent Clowns, Monta Bell at MoMA, and more
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In this episode: Ben accompanies Tom Mix in “Sky High” at the Library of Congress, adapting for organ some themes he originally composed for piano; Ben and Kerr discuss the importance of seeing silents with live music, and how a film may play one way when watched alone and completely differently at a show; Ben and Kerr discuss the hilarious and gif…
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Nominee Interview Series: The Ensemble of Frankenstein(esque)
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Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. The Outstanding Ensemble-nominated cast of Silent Protagonist Theatre’s Fringe hit Frankenstein(esque) are not just a cast but a creative team who collectively created the show along with director Nicole Wilson. We…
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Andrew, Ali and Ruth talk to Alex Young about falling off stages, playing Sondheim and the things that Jamie Parker's voice does to people. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys! Get tickets to the Southend Improvathon here, and check out the London Improvathon here! Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is touring now - www.showstopperthemusical.com…
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My Sex Life is Cosmically Important
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Nominee Interview Series: The Team Behind Our Little Secret: The 23&Me Musical
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Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. We caught up with the team behind Outstanding New Work-nominated Fringe musical Our Little Secret: The 23&Me Musical to chat about the origins and future of the show. Featured in this interview are writer/performer…
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Nominee Interview Series: Allister MacDonald
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Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. Allister MacDonald burst onto our radar in 2023 playing one of the most demanding roles in the entire theatrical canon. As Prior in That Theatre Company’s ambitious production of Angels in America, their dynamic an…
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Nominee Interview Series: Augusta “Gus” Monet aka Coyote Ugly
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Before we announce the winners of the 2023 MyEntWorld Critics’ Pick Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. Augusta “Gus” Monet aka Coyote Ugly is nominated for Outstanding Performance (Supporting) for their memorable work in Doctor Faustus, an original two-person adaptation created & performed by Gus and their creative …
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