This month I speak with playwright Christopher Carter Sanderson about his surreal Noh inspired piece Eugenics, Oregon. We talk about the inspirations of Noh, the complications of being bisexual in the LGBT community, and the practicality of magical time and space altering Gummy Bears. The scene featured in this month’s episode features Anthony Ciccamore as John, […]
This month I speak with New York playwright about his play Lumps, and All. In our discussion we talk about the journey of adapting a play from a novel from a true life experience, and all of the extra paths that journey can take. The scene featured in this month’s episode features Robert Gene Pellechio […]
Tomorrow is the night! After months of planning, workshopping, and rehearsing we are finally ready to share with the world our newest project, Salamander by Lisa VilaMill. Today I am joined one more time by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP company Member Latrice Smith to discuss why this piece means so much to everyone involved. Salamander runs September 6th through […]
Only two more days until we open our powerful production of Salamander by Lisa VillaMil! Today I’m once again joined by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP Company Member Latrice Smith to discuss the Skinner Studio at Plays & Players and the benefits of performing this piece in such an intimate space. Salamander runs September 6th through the 9th at the Skinner […]
We’re only a few days away from sharing the beautiful new original play Salamander by Lisa VillaMil. Today I’m rejoined by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP Company member Latrice Smith to discuss the organization Women Organized Against Rape, Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center. (A generous portion of the proceeds from Salamander will be donated to W.O.A.R in our continued effort to raise […]
Our Fringe production of Salamander by Lisa VillaMil is about to premiere! Today I talk with Salamander Assistant Director and ERP company Member Latrice Smith about the journey this amazing play has taken, from the initial reading to this fully staged production! Salamander runs September 6th through the 9th at the Skinner Studio at Plays & Players Theatre in Philadelphia […]
Elephant Room Productions is currently looking for poets and spoke word artists who would like to perform at an upcoming event we are holding at Tattooed Moms in South Philly on Thursday evening, August 23rd! Please submit interest to Latrice Smith at latrice@elephantroomproductions.com.
This month I speak with playwright Brianna Keller about her Dracula-inspired piece, The Third Bride. We also discuss other aspects of vampirism, the challenges of writing a prequel, and I try desperately for once to not veer off track and talk about Harry Potter (and succeed for about one and a half minutes into the episode). […]
This month I talk with playwright Tess Light about her play, Billy Joel Holds the Key to the Afterlife, and have some hard-hitting discussions on Life, Death, Ganesh, and the unbelievable relevance the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding has on our respective lives. Thee scene featured in today’s episode features Robin Jarret as Frances, […]
This month I speak with NY playwright Catherine Weingarten about her dark comedy Karate Hottie. We discuss the challenges of humanizing an unlikable character and finding footing in a world of absurdity, and I also help Catherine face her frustrations in not obtaining the coveted Unicorn Frappuccino. The scene featured in today’s episode features Jaried […]
Don’t miss out on the chance to see the culmination of our Salamander workshop! For more information please visit our dedicated Salamander page or our Facebook page. Tickets available at Artful.ly. About the piece: Salamander by Lisa VillaMil Women are turning “other,” as the Barbie Virus rips through America, leaving its victims blank – sexless, emotionless, colorless. […]
This month I speak with Philadelphia Liz Wiest about her play Thou Shalt Covet. We touch on the challenges of blocking a show with cats, the many iterations one piece can exist in, and the frustration at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s too-frequent song repetition. The scene featured in today’s episode features Anthony Cicamore as Andrew and ERP Artistic […]
March Theatre Madness, two playwrights for the price of one! This month I chat with Davey Strattan White about the logistics of getting an Aeroplane on stage and the beauty of relationships that transcend age, then sit down with Lisa VillaMil to discuss the role gender plays on society and the complications of taking Shakespeare […]
This month I talk with New York playwright James Armstrong and journey back in time with his play Bones of the Sea, an exploration of famed 19th century paleontologist Mary Anning. We discuss the inspirations behind bringing Anning to the stage and the challenges of writing historical fiction without relying on spirited rap numbers and a […]
Combining Elephant Room Productions’ never-ending goals to make a positive impact on the world and to showcase new art in any form, The Trumpet is proud to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with four original poems highlighting the weigh and impact Kindness has upon the world! The pieces featured in today’s episode include: “Keep It Random” written and performed […]
Happy New Year from The Trumpet and Elephant Room Productions! This month I chat with repeat ERP collaborator Brian Grace-Duff about the evolution of his one woman piece Dogperson. The scene featured in this month’s episode features Lisa VillaMil as Me/Em. Stage directions provided by Lauren M. Shover. The scene featured contains explicit language. Listener Discretion is advised.
Since its publication on September 21, 1897,Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus has become the most reprinted newspaper editorial of all time because of its message of hope. A Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays from all of us at Elephant Room Productions! Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Clauswritten by Francis Pharcellus Church Music: […]
Happy Holidays from Elephant Room Productions! Wind down from a busy season with Classic Holiday Tale of redemption and the importance of Christmas Spirit! The Trumpet presents: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Adapted and performed by Robert Gene Pellechio Music Credits: In the Bleak Midwinter composed by Peder B Helland Pederbhelland.com Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/ Creative Commons — […]
Happy Holidays from Elephant Room Productions! Wind down from a busy season with Classic Holiday Tale of redemption and the importance of Christmas Spirit! The Trumpet presents: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Adapted and performed by Robert Gene Pellechio Music Credits: In the Bleak Midwinter composed by Peder B Helland Pederbhelland.com Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix http://audionautix.com/ Creative Commons — […]
Happy December from ERP! Here’s a little extra snippet from my conversation with Ian Cohen about Star Trek and Superheroes from Episode 13.
In today’s episode I talk to Ian Cohen about Superheroes, the art of language, Angela Lansbury, and his play Old Wounds. This episode features a Trumpet first, an excerpt from the play read by the playwright himself!
Special Multi-Interview episode! In my final episode about Suicide Stories: Gallery of the Untold I speak with two more playwrights, Brittany Brewer and Kevin White, about their pieces Casual Rape and Rob. To close out the discussion I am once again joined by ERP Artistic Director and director of Suicide Stories Lauren M. Shover to discuss the process of bringing this piece to life […]
Happy Halloween from Elephant Room Productions! In lieu of a traditional episode this month I present one of my favorite chilling tales! We will be back next month with our more traditional (and less spooky) content. Music used in this episode includes “Come Out and Play” by DesperateMeasurez.
This month I talk with two more Suicide Stories playwrights, ERP Marketing Director Kat Wilson and guest playwright Brian Grace-Duff in our final pre-SS episode! Due to some technical issues the audio gods would not allow for my normal fun question, but I couldn’t sleep soundly without letting you know that if Brian could trade places with […]
This month I welcome playwright David Meyers and welcome back ERP Graphic Designer Christopher G. Ulloth to discuss their pieces for Suicide Stories pieces, Broken and Museum Bar respectively. (Special Birthday shoutout to my fluffy Co-host Albus who turns the big 2 today!) Click here to purchase tickets for Suicide Stories: Gallery of the Untold.
This month our executive director Phil Czekner returns to discuss his developing play Punk Rock Story, and how his writing has been influenced by his passions. In addition, we discuss the ever developing original work Suicide Stories: Gallery of the Untold and how close we are to finally realizing one of our earliest visions! Cast: Christian- Chris Weisman, […]
This month I talk to playwright Bob Kerr about his dystopian drama Ventilator Blues, and it’s journey from EERS to a full-fledged weekend workshop. We also discuss our ideal fictional drinking mates and Bob bests me in a “Who has had more plays directed by Christopher Durang” contest (for the record the score is 1:0).
This month I talk with our Marketing Director Katie Wilson about an exciting not-to-be-missed Shakespearean Cabaret at City Taphouse in Philadelphia, while musing about Shakespeare, Beer, The Far Side, and my latest feline co-host, Albus!
This month Elephant Room Productions’ Artistic Director Lauren M. Shover discusses her play Captive and the long journey it’s gone through, and also gives listeners information on ERP’s next big project, Suicide Stories. The scene in this episode features ERP Marketing director, Katelyn Wilson, as Alice; guest artist, Meg Falasco, as Sarah; and Podcast Director, […]
This month I talk with playwright Titus O’Neil about his play Pis Allers, our first EERS piece to be revisited as a half-day workshop. We discuss the journey from the piece’s conception to now and are thankfully not interrupted by a cat. The excerpt from Pis Allers features myself, Dan Clark, and Hannah Hammel (stage directions […]
