Deb, Joe and several community theater leaders wish all of you a warm and peaceful 2018 holiday season. They also discuss community theaters joining together to build communications and cooperation with Alan Semonian. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077. Last minute gift ideas? How about a KISS Kasket ?...
Dec 24, 2018•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Deb and Joe host two interviews of shows opening this week - Dr. Jason Dilly, the director of Stagecrafters' production of Fool for Love and Aaron Sohaski, the actor portraying Eddie in that show. They also spoke with Carla Margolis, Mama Rose in St. Dunstan's production of Gypsy. After Deb promoted the interview show in the echo fashion of a Monster Truck Show commercial, Joe continually expressed his admiration for Truckasaurus and hoped that he could be worked into more community theater show...
Oct 05, 2018•37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Deb and Joe interview Maureen Mansfield, director of Farmington Players ’ production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. Barefoot Productions – An Enemy of the People Audition – Norma & Wanda Southgate Players – Evil Dead Ridgedale Players – Audition – In-laws, Outlaws and other People (who should be shot) Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077....
Oct 02, 2018•29 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Deb and Joe let their dogs (Ginger and Puck) take over this week's episode. They (Deb and Joe) interview Tom Arwady and Toni Harte, director and choreographer respectively of Ridgedale Players production of The Wedding Singer. Farmington Players - Audition - Let Nothing You Dismay Grosse Pointe Theatre - Camalot Lakeland Players - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Audition - 1984 Players Guild of Dearborn - Go Back for Murder Audition - Guys and Dolls Southgate Players - Audition - Lion Kin...
Sep 15, 2018•32 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Deb and Joe celebrate the beginning of a third season of Front Row Podcast! They interview Tim Wittlinger, director of the Village Players of Birmingham 's production of Rehearsal for Murder. Avon Players - Steel Magnolias Barefoot Productions - Gunplay The Clarkston Village Players - The Dixie Swim Club - Nonsense Dow nriver Actors Guild - Nonsense - Audition for Nothing You Dismay Farmin gton Players - Audition for Nothing You Dismay Grosse Pointe Theatre - Camelot - Go Back For Murder Players...
Sep 05, 2018•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week, Deb and Joe decide to produce a junior version of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, Jr. They interview Kori Bielaniec, director of the Players Guild of Dearborn's youth production of Grease, along with several members of the cast. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077....
Jul 13, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week, Deb and Joe receive an Hanukkah / Christmas gift in June, when they discover that the Bill and Ted Trilogy is in pre-production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0 They can barely contain their eighties glee before welcoming Jim Territo, creator of The Daedalus 2 Mission: A Space Opera at Planet Ant Theater . Jim was joined by the director of the show, Rachel Biber. Also this week: Auditions for Oklahoma at Spotlight Players - July 9 & 10 Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. ...
Jun 29, 2018•22 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week, Deb and Joe interview three youth players of St. Dustan's upcoming musical, Oliver . Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
May 26, 2018•38 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week, Deb and Joe interviewed Ryan Moore, director of Avon Players – The Bridges of Madison County, May 18th – 20th, 25th – 27th, June 1st – 2nd. Richmond Community Theater - Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, runs May 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2018 Village Players of Birmingham production of She Loves Me, runs May 18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Starlight Theater - Children of Eden, runs May 18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Youth Summer Theater Camp Downriver Actors Guild –...
May 18, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week, Deb and Joe discuss record the show in the middle of Joe's final dress rehearsal for Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Richmond Community Theater . Joe interviews director Bryan Braun (who didn't know Joe was recording a podcast during the final dress rehearsal). The show runs May 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2018. Village Players of Birmingham production of She Loves Me, runs May 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Joe interviews direct...
May 11, 2018•28 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week, Deb and Joe discuss follow the acting career of Milky White, appearing in Into the Woods at Farmington Players . The Baker (Jason Wilhoite) and the Baker's Wife (Wendy Krekeler) discuss this great production. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077....
May 03, 2018•38 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week, Deb and Joe discuss whether theater seasons should be selected for actors or audience members and talk to the director of St. Dustan's Theater production of Clybourne Park , Alan Ellias. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077....
Feb 27, 2018•36 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week, Deb and Joe discuss the Scottish play and talk to the director of Farmington Players' production of And Then There Were None , Laurie Smalis. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077....
Feb 20, 2018•26 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week, Deb and Joe discuss Stage Kisses with the director of Peter and the Star Catcher, Kevin Fitzhenry, at Grosse Pointe Theater Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
Jan 30, 2018•28 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week, Deb and Joe wish everyone a Happy 2018 and welcome John Luther, director of Stagecrafter's production of Into the Woods. Avon Players: Boeing, Boeing – January 19-February 3. Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Auditions – Dial M for Murder – Sunday, January 21 5:30 and Monday, January 21 starting at 6:30. Cuts and info available on their website. Birmingham Village Players: Ain't Misbehavin’ – January 19-Feb 4, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Clarkston Village Players: Escanaba in Love – already running t...
Jan 18, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week, Deb and Joe share their theatre audience horror stories and invite their listeners to share their stories for future episodes. Avon Players: A Christmas Story – two chances left to catch it – Dec 8 & 9. Performances at 8:00 PM – plus a special matinee performance on Saturday, 12/9 at 2:00 Barefoot Productions: Moving from Plymouth to a Civic Center Plaza in Livonia. They are looking for some help with their move and renovation – if you have building skills or otherwise wish to len...
Dec 08, 2017•35 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week, Deb and Joe interview local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, author of It Came from Mars playing at Rosedale Community Players, about his career. Birmingham Village Players: Leading Ladies Grosse Pointe Theater: Fisk for Footlights Sunday, November 5, 2017 – 6:00 pm Join Jef Fisk for an evening of amusing music & thoughtful FUN City Kitchen 16844 Kercheval Avenue Grosse Pointe, MI All proceeds benefit GPT Auditions for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying November 4-5, 1...
Nov 01, 2017•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week, Deb and Joe, in the spirit of Halloween, invites you to send them your audio clip (.wav or .mp3) telling us about a ghost story from your theater. They also interview Dale Feldpausch, director of Birmingham Village Players ' production of Leading Ladies . Audition - Other Desert Cities - Grosse Pointe Theatre The Graduate - Richmond Community Theater It Came from Mars - Rosedale Community Players Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit ou...
Oct 23, 2017•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week, Deb and Joe bid community theater's nicest guy adieu in a tribute to his contribution to the arts in Metro Detroit. Those wishing to pay respects to Bill's family may contact the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home . Rehearsal for Murder - Barefoot Productions Audition: Almost Maine - Barefoot Productions Here on the Flight Path - Clarkston Village Players Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild The Laramie Project - The Lakeland Players Falsettos - St. Dunstan's Theatre Detroit '67 - S...
Oct 14, 2017•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week, Deb and Joe interview Chris Polhill, Director of Becky's New Car at Ridgedale Players and Nancy Cooper, Director of Calendar Girls at Farmington Players. Ridgedale Players - Becky's New Car Farmington Players - Calendar Girls Grosse Pointe Theater - The Pirates of Penzance Players Guild of Dearborn - Come Blow Your Horn Southgate Community Players - Annie Jr. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] o...
Sep 26, 2017•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This week, Deb and Joe kick off the second season of Front Row Podcast by interviewing Danielle Caralis, the lead of Birmingham Village Players' production of Anything Goes. Auditions for St. Dustan's The Ultimate Christmas Show (directed by host Deb). Now playing: Avon Players - Ship of Dreams: Titanic - The Musical Stagecrafters - Sister Act Downriver Actor's Guild: Princess Dianna - The Musical Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via emai...
Sep 16, 2017•27 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week, Deb and Joe interview Master Carpenter and set builder Michael Campion as they bid season one of Front Row Podcast adieu . Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
Jun 21, 2017•46 min
This week, Deb and Joe interview Erin Johnson, the lead of St. Dustan's production of 42 Street. Clarkston Village Players : Performance - Driving Miss Daisy Downriver Actor’s Guild: Performance - Dearly Departed Grosse Pointe Theater: Audtions - The Pirates of Penzance Stagecraft's: Performance - Jesus Christ Superstar Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-407...
May 30, 2017•42 min
This week, Deb and Joe interview Marie Lee, Director of Ridgedale Players' production of Picasso at the Lapine Agile . Clarkston Village Players : Self Help – comedy, May 5-20, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Downriver Actor’s Guild: Oliver , May 5-21, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 3:00 Grosse Pointe Theater: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, May 7-20, Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Ridgedale Players: Picasso at the Lapine Agile, May 5-21, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Players Guild of Dearborn: Sugar – (The Some Like it Hot mu...
May 05, 2017•40 min
This week, Deb and Joe interview two of the cast members of Spamalot, Tom Arwady and Jason Dilly, opening this weekend at Farmington Players . Rosedale Community Players: The Gin Game - opening April 28 Stagecrafters: Edward Albee's Seascape – through April 30 Starlight Theater: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – April 28 Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website . Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments on our hotline ...
Apr 26, 2017•39 min
This week, Deb and Joe interview Eric Swanson, half of "Gerianne & Eric - The Dynamic Duo" , a Broadway sing along at Pronto in Royal Oak. Barefoot Productions: Auditions – The Roles I’ll Never Play Cabaret fundraiser, April 20-21, 7:00 PM Downriver Actor’s Guild: Drop Dead Disco – Interactive Dinner Theater, April 21-29 at 7:30 PM Grosse Pointe Theater: Shrek Jr (Youth show) - April 22-23 (at GP War Memorial) at 2:00 PM Ridgedale Players: One Act Theater fundraiser – most of the play select...
Apr 14, 2017•41 min
This week, Deb and Joe interview one of Metro Detroit's most prolific stage managers, Justine Dearth . Barefoot Productions: The 39 Steps – March 31-April 9, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Downriver Actor’s Guild: Summer Theater Immersion Camp programs for kids starting at age 5 and up to teen-agers – camp and application info available. Grosse Pointe Theater: Be Our Guest – Beauty and the Beast Tea with Belle – May 13, 12:30 PM. Includes meet and greet, tea and light lunch and a performance of Beauty a...
Apr 03, 2017•58 min
This week, Deb and Joe interview Mark Carley, director of Birmingham Village Players' production of You Can't Take it With You , opening this week . Avon Players: The Mousetrap – March 10-25, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Auditions for The Addams Family – Sun March 12, 5:30 and Mon Mar 13, 6:30 Clarkston Village Players: The House on the Cliff – Mar 10-18, Thurs 7:30, Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sun 2:00 Grosse Pointe Theater: The Glass Menagerie – March 12-25, Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Dearborn Players Guild:...
Mar 06, 2017•26 min
This week, Deb and Joe are shocked to find out that Dopey and Doc have been renamed in a version of Snow White. Director Jeffery Nelson and lead actress Anita Newby join us to talk about Stagecrafters' next show Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill . Joe and Deb talk about some of their favorite non theater podcasts, including Deb's of Serial and Joe's of Hardcore History . Downriver Actor’s Guild School of Rock – Feb 24 – March 5, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 3:00 Lakeland Players The Mystery of Edwin Dr...
Feb 24, 2017•35 min
This week, Joe and Deb imagine what The Misanthrope, Jr. would be like. The talk about what a show producer does with prolific producer Bryan Conroy (Village Players - You Can't Take it With You . Barefoot Productions : The Misanthrope – February 17-26, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Grosse Pointe Theater: Love, Loss and What I Wore – February 16-26, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 – at the Purdon Studio Theater - performing at Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church on Mack Ave. Pontiac Theater 4: Treasure Isla...
Feb 17, 2017•25 min
