• EP 33: Sarah & James Meyer on Community Theatre & "Clue"
    Nov 21 2024

    On today's episode we sit down with Sarah & James Meyer, who are members in the cast of the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of "Clue"

    James is playing Colonel Mustard & Sarah is playing Mrs White, as so we'll be talking about the experience of finding the personalities behind these recognisable figures as well as their experience jumping into the Armidale theatre scene after moving from America.

    Clue, is running at the Armidale Playhouse from November 29th to December 7th.

    Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

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    23 mins
  • EP 32: Emily Waldron on Directing for "Clue"
    Nov 14 2024

    On today's episode we sit down with Emily Waldron, a returning guest on Behind the Curtain and director for the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of "Clue"

    This is Emily's second time directing with ADMS & as so we'll be talking about the experience of directing with a fresh perspective and the different challenges of this production in comparison to her previous credit.

    Clue, is running at the Armidale Playhouse from November 29th to December 7th.

    Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

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    20 mins
  • EP 31: Edwin Montgomery on Composition for Screen & "Nosferatu"
    Oct 15 2024

    On today's episode we sit down with Edwin Montgomery, a composer and multi-instrumentalist who is currently on tour with his live original score to the 1922 silent film, Nosferatu.

    Edwin brings with him experience in composition for film, video games, and live experiences; both in similar original multi-instrumental film scores & larger projects such as the John Olsen tribute at the Sydney Opera House during the opening night for Vivid's 2023 season. We'll be discussing this previous experience as well as Edwin's creative process on this production and his thoughts on the film, Nosferatu.

    Edwin Montgomery will be performing his live original score alongside a screening of the film Nosferatu at the Armidale Playhouse on Tuesday, October 22nd from 7pm.

    Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nosferatu-with-live-score-by-edwin-montgomery-tickets-1013295071837.

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    14 mins
  • EP 30: Sophie Troon on Radio Theatre & "Charley's Aunt"
    Sep 24 2024

    On today's episode Nick is not only the host but also a guest. Joined by Sophie Troon they'll be talking about the Armidale Radio Theatre Society's most recent production, Charley's Aunt.

    Directed by Nick with Sophie in the cast, Charley's Aunt was an experiment in capturing radio theatre with a live audience. They'll be talking about the rehearsal and performance experience as well as the impact of podcasting and audiences in radio theatre.

    Charley's Aunt was performed at the UNE Bistro on the 5th September, but is now available on all good podcasting platforms under the show "Armidale Radio Theatre Society".

    The show can also be accessed in it's entirety via the TuneFM website at tunefm.net.

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    13 mins
  • EP 29: Anita Brown & Bruce Menzies on "Crazy for You" & Community Theatre
    Jun 28 2024

    On today's episode we sit down with Anita Brown & Bruce Menzies, the director and musical director for the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's 2024 musical, Crazy for You.

    Anita & Bruce both bring with them a wealth of experience in community theatre and as so we'll be talking about the team behind the production, the musical and it's history, the particular challenges and strengths of this show, as well as the features of working with a Gershwin musical.

    Crazy for You, is running at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 12th to 20th.

    Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

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    19 mins
  • EP 28: Joe Lennox & Jess Wright on "Crazy for You"
    Jun 25 2024

    On today's episode we sit down with Joe Lennox & Jess Wright, the leads in the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's 2024 musical, Crazy for You.

    Joe & Jess are relative newcomers to ADMS, so we'll be talking about the production process from a fresh perspective. We'll also be talking about the show at large, their inspirations in building character, and how their experience outside the show influences their portrayal of these characters.

    Crazy for You, is running at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 12th to 20th.

    Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au.

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    21 mins
  • EP 27: Jess Waters on LGBTQIA+ Representation in Entertainment
    Jun 14 2024

    On today's episode we're continuing our conversation around Pride Month by talking with Jess Waters, a theatre student at UNE.

    We'll be talking about LGBTQIA+ representation in theatre & entertainment, the balance between masculine and feminine stories within the LGBTQIA+ genre, and pride in a high school environment.

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    19 mins
  • EP 26: Luci Dream on Drag
    Jun 11 2024

    On today's episode we're celebrating Pride Month by talking with local drag queen Caliden Hunter, who goes by the stage name Luci Dream.

    We'll be talking about drag as an art form, Cal's experiences so far, and drags portrayal in theatre.

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    11 mins