Benita and Ellen share their stories about auditions; how to prepare for auditions, tips to keep in mind, and horror stories from the audition room.
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What's New at the Albany Barn
There is so much going on at the Albany Barn! New Executive Director, McCauley Cannizzo, chats with us about the Barn's 3 locations, how artists can work collaboratively to create projects, and what exciting events are coming up! https://albanybarn.org/ This episode is sponsored by Schenectady Light Opera Company's production of "Pippin".
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Funny Girl on the Road
Annabelle Duffy is no stranger to the Capital Region. She has been wowing audiences in the area for many years before heading off to train at Carnegie Mellon. And now she's back (albeit briefly) as the understudy for Fanny Brice in the national tour of "Funny Girl." We chat about life on the road, and how to tackle such a classic and mammoth role. "Funny Girl" runs at Proctors Theatre until April 6th 2025.https://www.atproctors.org/
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Hudson Valley Shakespeare
Hudson Valley Shakespeare has been performing outdoor theater since 1987, and now they are building a beautiful new state-of-the-art open air theater venue that will open in the summer of 2026. We talk to Artistic Director Davis McCallum about the structure of their summer repertory season, Shakespeare's connection to an audience, and what to look forward to in the future!
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Backstage Episode 44 - We're back!
We're back to the backstage episodes! We've been crazy busy with our own shows, but Ellen and Benita are back to chat about upcoming shows in the area, auditions, and the future of theater in today's climate.
Podcasting from New York's Capital District, Ellen Cribbs and Benita Zahn talk all things theater - why we got into this crazy, creative business to what's currently happening on stages locally and around the world. Join us as we interview guest artists in various theatrical fields every other week. The spotlight will shine on theater artists onstage and behind the curtain.