Behind the Curtain with Nick Troon

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Nick Troon sits down with theatre practitioners from the Armidale area gaining a backstage look at the creative process, & bringing you the latest scoop on local productions. Hosted on 106.9 TuneFM. See tunefm.net for more information.

  1. 6H AGO

    EP 45: Jono McAteer, Will Billingsley, & Cal Hunter on "The Woman in Black"

    On today's episode we sit down with Jono McAteer, Will Billingsley, & Cal Hunter, the director and cast behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of The Woman in Black.  The Woman in Black is a theatre staple, being one of the most classic ghost stories ever put to stage.  We'll be talking about how the team has gone about bringing out these supernatural elements and more importantly what this rehearsal process has looked like given the show only features 2 talking roles.   This was certainly a fun conversation and an episode you won't want to miss.  The Woman in Black, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 6th - 14th March.  Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  2. 12/09/2025

    EP 44: Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan on UNE Theatre & Digital Performance

    On today's episode we sit down with Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan about a transition coming to theatre at UNE.   2026 marks the 50th anniversary of UNE's Theatre department and in celebration of this milestone and acknowledgment of the current theatre scene, the department will be transitioning towards a new name under the banner of Theatre & Digital Performance. This change comes with new philosophies, structural changes, and most excitingly a new unit. We'll be exploring it all in this very special episode of Behind the Curtain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    EP 43: Lana Howlett, James Meyer, & Belle Meyer on "Next to Normal"

    On today's episode we finish our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal as we sit down with some of the leading cast behind the show Lana Howlett (Diana), James Meyer (Dan), & Belle Meyer (Natalie). Next to Normal explores various themes around mental health, and in this discussion we'll be exploring the rehearsal process & the effects of these themes from an actors perspective. Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November.  Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    EP 42: Cal Hunter & Bruce Menzies on "Next to Normal"

    On today's episode we sit down with Cal Hunter & Bruce Menzies, the director and musical director behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal. Next to Normal is a challenging musical that explores various themes around mental health in a very frank and realistic fashion.  We'll be unpacking some of these themes and discuss it's importance in bringing it to the Armidale stage.  Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November.  Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  5. 10/02/2025

    EP 41: Neil Horton on Directing "Noises Off"

    On today's episode we sit down with Neil Horton, President of the Armidale Drama & Musical Society (ADMS) and director behind their upcoming production of Noises Off. Neil is a seasoned director in community theatre and talks all about the many joys and challenges of this particular show including it's rotating set, 3-act structure, and high energy.  Noises Off, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from Thursday 3rd to 11th, with a black tie gala opening on the 3rd. Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  6. 07/31/2025

    EP 40: James Kellner on the Austin Page Musical Society and "Little Shop of Horrors"

    On today's episode we sit down with James Kellner, who is playing Mr Mushnik in the Austin Page Musical Society's upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. This is James' second time performing with the society and so we'll be talking about the society at large but also this cult-classic show and it's unique features. Little Shop of Horrors, is playing at Lazenby Hall from July 31st to August 2nd. Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit apjcrc.tidyhq.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  7. 06/12/2025

    EP 39: Amy Showell, Melissa Hawthorne, & Dominick O'Shea on Performing Shakespeare and "Twelfth Night"

    On today's episode we continue our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night.  In this episode we talk with the leading cast of Amy Showell (Viola), Melissa Hawthorne (Olivia), & Dominick O'Shea (Orsino). All three have a range of experience with Shakespearean performance, whether it be through study, productions, or general love of the text, and in this episode we will unpack their thoughts on each of their characters journeys throughout the show along with their feelings of the process of this production in particular. Twelfth Night, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 4th to 12th, with a black tie gala opening on the 4th. Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  8. 06/10/2025

    EP 38: Nick Troon & Jess Waters on Co-Directing "Twelfth Night"

    On today's episode we turn the tables as guest host Emily Waldron sits down with Nick Troon & Jess Waters, the directors behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Twelfth Night. Nick & Jess are both first time directors with ADMS jumping in the deep end with their first production being a large scale Shakespearean farce.  We'll be talking about their influences, the process leading up to this show as well as the unique challenges and questions that came with this fascinating play. Twelfth, is playing at the TAS Hoskins Centre from July 4th to 12th, with a black tie gala opening on the 4th. Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
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Nick Troon sits down with theatre practitioners from the Armidale area gaining a backstage look at the creative process, & bringing you the latest scoop on local productions. Hosted on 106.9 TuneFM. See tunefm.net for more information.

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