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Indulge in the enchanting realm of performing arts with our captivating weekly podcast! Hosted by the charismatic Ray Renati and rooted in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, our show delves into the thrilling landscapes of theatre, musical theatre, film, opera, and more. Join us on an exhilarating journey as we spotlight the local Bay Area stage productions and traverse the global stage from the iconic theatres of New York City to the grand stages of London and the cultural hubs of Paris. T ...
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Clowns, Actors, Singers, Dancers, Jugglers - we have them all here on Green Room on Air. Sit back, relax and listen to your host, Ray Renati, chat with some of the most interesting performing artists in the country.
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Abigail Munn - Circus Bella - Director & Ringmaster
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San Francisco’s Circus Bella presents STARLIGHT An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 The Crossing at East Cut 211 Beale St @ Howard St, San Francisco https://www.circusbella.org/bigtop _________________________________ Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and produ…
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Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter
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Laurie Roldan makes her Feinstein’s at The Nikko debut with her signature cabaret concert, A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter. Join Laurie for a milestone performance as she celebrates a milestone birthday on stage at one of the West Coast’s most iconic cabaret venues. With a live band and special guest vocalists, Laurie blends the timele…
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Carly Ozard - Chain of Love - A New Broadway Album
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Carly Ozard presents CHAIN OF LOVE (A Broadway Album) CD RELEASE PARTY with CARLY OZARD and FRIENDS is a One Night Only Show Concert and CD Release Party. Mon. Aug. 18, 2025 - 7:30 pm (doors 7:00 pm) at GRNHS Gallery + Studio * 864 Folsom St., (4th & 5th Sts.) SF CA 94107. * Venue Accessibility Info.: GRNHS Gallery + Studio is ADA-accessible. Gen…
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Daniel Savio of the San Francisco Mime Troupe Talks DISRUPTION
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Daniel Savio started his professional theater career playing keyboards for the Mime Troupe in 2006, and since 2020 he has been the Troupe's resident composer/lyricist. This year Daniel led the band, was co-arranger, and composed additional music for SFBATCO's original musical Sign My Name To Freedom: The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin. He was r…
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Abigail Munn (Artistic Director - Circus Bella) 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 …
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ABOUT AfroSolo Theatre Company https://afrosolo.org AfroSolo Theatre Company’s mission is to nurture, promote and present African American and African Diasporan art and culture through solo performances and the visual and literary arts. Since 1994, we have presented the annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, a forum for African Americans and the larger Afr…
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Behind the Big Top: Abigail Munn and the Magic of Circus Bella
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Hey there! Welcome back to Green Room On Air with your host, Ray Vernotti. It's been a crazy time, folks! I caught COVID again, got over it, but the insomnia was a kicker. Anyway, I'm here and thrilled to have the amazing Abigail Munn back on the show! 🎪 Today, we're diving into the world of Circus Bella with Abigail, the visionary director and rin…
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Laurie Roldan Sings the Songs of Karen Carpenter
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Hey there! 🌟 Meet Laurie Roldan, a singer whose passion for music shines through her incredible life story. 🎤 In this episode, Laurie shares how her love for singing started from a young age, inspired by her clarinet-playing dad and the timeless tunes of the Carpenters. 🎶 Laurie’s journey from shy kid to musical theater performer is truly inspiring…
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From Broadway to Beyond: Lisa Vroman of "Phantom of the Opera" Fame
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From Broadway to classics, on stage and in concert, Lisa Vroman has established herself as one of America's most versatile voices. She starred on Broadway, LA and SF as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera and garnered theater critics’ awards for her portrayal. Her Broadway debut was in Aspects of Love and she was the first to play both Fanti…
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Inside the Minds of the San Francisco Mime Troupe with Valina Brown
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Hey folks, how you doing? Thanks for stopping by. You have reached Green Room On Air and I am your host, Ray Renati. It's a beautiful day today here in the South Bay. Sun shining, birds chirping, and I'm a happy camper. Hope you are too. Guess what? We have a great guest today. Her name is Valina Brown and she is a company member of the San Francis…
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Abigail Munn of Circus Bella and My Politcal Ramble
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Abigail Munn – Circus Bella Artistic and Executive Director (Interview begins at the 5:53 mark) 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, ch…
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FOREVER PLAID Written by Stuart Ross Musical Continuity, Supervision, and Arrangements by James Raitt Director/Music Director Daniel Thomas Assoc. Music Director Tim Fletcher Choreographer Brittney Monroe April 18-May 5, 2024 Gateway Theatre, San Francisco FOREVER PLAID is a deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic four-part harmonies and pit…
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FEB. 9 - MAR. 3, 2024 Directed by Austin Edgington The Pear Theatre www.thepear.org For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday by Sarah Ruhl When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, and the flowers he delivered after her performance. Her memory is jogged by the fact that she and her four si…
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Soft White Underbelly - Humanity at its Most Raw (rebroadcast)
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Check out the amazing YouTube Channel called Soft White Underbelly where Mark Laita, a renowned photographer, has found a new calling in interviewing the hidden people of society. Be careful, though, because once you start watching you may not be able to stop. In 2021visited the surreal Immersive Van Gogh Experience in San Francisco. This is not to…
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Saturday Christmas Silliness with Toasters and Moose
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Let's take an extraordinary journey together discovering the hit senastion of the Toasters and Moose Christmas video! Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: [email protected] 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/…
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From the New York Times: "Sondheim was a titan of musical theater. But four recent shows onstage in New York argue for his place among classical music luminaries, too." Today we take a look at the genius of Stephen Sondheim and how he fits into the world of classical American music. But first I give you two huge thumbs up for a TV show I recently d…
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Unveiling the Untold Stories with Radio Maverick Alex Bennett (encore presentation)
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Step into the captivating world of radio as we sit down with the legendary radio personality, Alex Bennett. From his early days on the airwaves to becoming a trailblazer in the industry, Alex has a wealth of stories and insights to share. Join us in this exclusive podcast interview as we delve into the highs, the lows, and the untold tales of a rad…
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Behind the Viral Sensation - ’Taste the Biscuit’
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🎤 Get ready to jam to the beat of the viral sensation! 🎶 Join us on Green Room on Air for an exclusive interview with the real talents behind the hilarious mockumentary 'Chickens in the Shadows'—Estelle Piper and Tom Shaw, aka Toasters and Moose! 🍞🦌 🌟 The spotlight is on the dynamic duo as they spill the beans on the unexpected success of their on-…
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Sara Moore - Actor and Clown (first aired 2-18-2020)
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Today's guest is Sara Moore Sara Moore is an award-winning American clown. Her new show is called "The Supers" Moore has created, directed, and performed material for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The Krofft Puppets, Royal Caribbean International, Tropicana Hotels and Resorts, The New Pickle Circus, Six Flags Show Productions, and Merv…
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My guest today is Aidan Park. Aidan is a nationally recognized stand-up comedian headliner, working actor, published author, certified life coach, public speaker, certified master level practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and creator of the wellness brand, The Art of Being Yay! Aidan is known for having survived seemingly insurmount…
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Abigail Munn of Circus Bella and a Post Happy Halloweeney
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Since its inception, Abigail 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, who wa…
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Just some Friday musings about Long Covid, Luigi the Singing Janitor, and Old Age. Contact Ray at Green Room on Air: [email protected] 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/ Closing Music by Carly Ozard…
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Dori Engal - Staging Resilience: An Israeli Theatre Artist’s Journey in War-Torn Israel
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We welcome Dori Engel. Dori Engel is an Actor and Theatre Director, based in Tel Aviv, Israel. BA in Theatre and Acting from Tel-Aviv University, Graduated with distinction, 2004. Graduate of the course Acting Shakespeare in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, 2009. Played in several theatres in Israel, among them Haifa Municipal Theatre and…
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The TV Show ”Minx” Unveiled: Exploring the Erotic Divide in Starz’s Sensational Series
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Acknowledging the disaster in the Middle East. "The scripts are smart and the supporting players brilliantly cast. Expect plenty of penises but no smut." - Sydney Morning Herald So true. This show is fun and it's accurate. It boldly dives into the word of the late 60s and 70s and the struggle between feminism and eroticism that was so prevelent at …
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Exciting New Theatre Company - Broadwest Entertainment - Pablo Rossil - Artistic Director
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The newly established Broadwest Entertainment has announced programming for their inaugural 2023—2024 season. Led by Artistic Director Pablo Rossil, the new Los Angeles-based production collective will stage four productions featuring some Broadway and Hollywood favorites, all in California. Next, Harmonies on Shakespeare: A Choral Celebration will…
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