30 episodes

A Public Fit Theatre Company presents, Behind the Buzz, a podcast exploring the behind-the-scenes processes that led up to the production of your favorite APF shows.
Featuring honest interviews and stories from theatre designers, performers, and even the occasional surprise guest, Behind the Buzz pulls back the curtain on the fascinating process of making live theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada - the entertainment capital of the world. 

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A Public Fit Theatre Company presents, Behind the Buzz, a podcast exploring the behind-the-scenes processes that led up to the production of your favorite APF shows.
Featuring honest interviews and stories from theatre designers, performers, and even the occasional surprise guest, Behind the Buzz pulls back the curtain on the fascinating process of making live theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada - the entertainment capital of the world. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Let's Talk About Dancing at Lughnasa. Season 4 - Episode 6: Back to Ireland.

    Let's Talk About Dancing at Lughnasa. Season 4 - Episode 6: Back to Ireland.

    A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by actor Annette Houlihan Verdolino to talk about APF's production of Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa. They chat about partnership, sisterhood, and the things that aren't said.
    Fun side note: Ann-Marie Pereth does double-duty this week as the play's choreographer!
    Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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    • 53 min
    Let's Talk About Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Season 4 Episode 5: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Bold.

    Let's Talk About Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Season 4 Episode 5: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Bold.

    A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by director Tracey Corea and actors Jackie Lakoudis and Nich Witham to talk about APF's staged reading of Lauren Gunderson's Exit, Pursued by a Bear. They chat about epiphany, stereotypes, and the challenging nature of revenge comedy.
    Fun side note: Ann-Marie's invented word of the week: "remarkability."
    Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Let's Talk About the Earth. Season 4 - Episode X: Something Different.

    Let's Talk About the Earth. Season 4 - Episode X: Something Different.

    A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    In this special episode of Behind the Buzz, APF Dramaturg Leah Flowers talks with geologist Ginger Summerville about their current production, Alistair McDowall's X and it's connection with global climate change. They discuss the science, the fiction, and what you can do to get involved.
    Our first "Joe-free" episode!
    Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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    • 37 min
    Let's talk about X. Season 4 - Episode 4: Somewhere Between Logan's Run and Bladerunner.

    Let's talk about X. Season 4 - Episode 4: Somewhere Between Logan's Run and Bladerunner.

    A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Jake Staley and actors Breon Janay and Nicole Unger to talk about APF's production of Alistair McDowall's X. They discuss sci-fi of the past, the master of the future, and excitement that comes with a little theatrical confusion.
    Fun side note: McDowall's play was originally titled "Twitter"! That's a lie.
    Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

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    • 55 min
    Let's Talk About Pipeline - Season 4 - Episode 3: A Personal Connection.

    Let's Talk About Pipeline - Season 4 - Episode 3: A Personal Connection.

    A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Jason Nious and Actor Sabrina Cofield to talk about APF's staged reading of Dominque Morisseau's Pipeline.They discuss rhythm, discovery, and thrill of theatrical risk.
    Fun side note: the mystery of the missing episode is finally revealed!
    Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 56 min
    Let's Talk About Indecent. Season 4 Episode 2. Getting the Facts Straight.

    Let's Talk About Indecent. Season 4 Episode 2. Getting the Facts Straight.

    A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by dramaturg Leah Flowers to talk about the research that goes into producing historically accurate plays. They chat about the importance of creating an honest culture, the challenge of discovering the right definitions, and the art of fudging the facts.
    Fun side note: pay attention as Joe, the son of 2 English teachers, confuses prepositions for articles!
    Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, al rights reserved.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 52 min

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