DAG presents: Curtain Call

Benjamin Apostle & Bryan Aue
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Curtain Call is a tell-all behind the scenes look into the lives of performers and backstage talent alike at the Downriver Actors Guild located in Wyandotte, Michigan. Join host Benjamin Apostle as he pulls the curtain back on some of downriver's most talented individuals.

  1. 03/29/2021

    A New Chapter!

    DAG is changing and The Curtain Call is changing with it! Listen as host Benjamin Apostle unveils the exciting new chapter for The Curtain Call!

    21 min

  2. 03/15/2021

    "Planting the Seed": 2nd St Performing Arts Center

    In this episode the Downriver Actors Guild announces some exciting news! We are developing a performing arts center and moving! Listen to host Benjamin Apostle get all the details from Artistic Director Debbie Aue, Director of Operations Joel Bias, and Executive Board President Jim Steele. Be sure to follow and subscribe to get all new episodes automatically!

    35 min

  3. 03/01/2021

    "No One Cares For You A Smidge" The Power of the Ensembles

    This week on Curtain Call we dive into a highly requested topic, ensembles! Ashley Blevins and Sam Ramirez join us as we discuss what makes a show special and spectacular. Our guests share their personal fails, wins, the best way to have a great ensemble, and how ensembles put the community into community theatre! Check out our newest episode wherever you stream podcasts.  Comment on Facebook with your favorite ensemble role or a show you are dying to be in the ensemble for!

    46 min

  4. 02/15/2021

    "Please, Disney Gods..." Screen and Stage Adaptations

    In today’s episode host Benjamin Apostle and guests Sarah, Dylan and Nathan discuss a multitude of adaptations, including Book of Mormon, spicy butt holes a la cats the movie, and our queen Julie Andrews 👀🎙. Please tell us on social media what  you think would make a great stage or screen adaptation?!

    48 min

  5. 01/31/2021

    "Let Us Be Your Diversity Guides"

    It's here!! Part 2 of the interview with Spencer Genrich and Sebastian Adams. Listen to the two discuss the issues facing the LGBTQ community in local theater and their suggestions for how to move forward. Please listen, rate, and review!

    34 min

  6. 01/18/2021

    "It All Comes Down to Effort"

    In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle leads a discussion on an issue that plagues community theaters. Does community theater have a responsibility to include all members of the community interested in acting or to the quality of the performance? Thanks to guests Kyle Harwood and Kenny Konaszewski for their thoughts and contributions. Please listen and share your ideas on Facebook or Instagram. We would love to hear what you think!

    48 min

  7. 01/03/2021

    "My Personal Pronouns are..."

    Greetings and A Happy New Year to all our listeners! Yay 2021! This week we have an amazing episode! Joining host Benjamin Apostle are fan favorite Spencer Genrich and newcomer Sebastian Adams. The two join Ben on a wonderfully enlightening and enriching discussion on LGBTQ+ issues, representation, and the effect on local theater roles and casting. Please listen, rate, and review.  We would love to hear what you think on our social media. Instagram or Facebook. Please let us know what you think! https://www.facebook.com/DAGCurtainCall https://www.instagram.com/dagcurtaincall/

    42 min

  8. 10/30/2020

    Broadway Villains: The Great(ish) Debate

    In episode 2 of season 2, host Benjamin Apostle discusses the idea of Broadway Villains with guests Kenny Konaszewski and Jesslyn Kostopoulos. Favorite villains, best villain song, the anti-hero, and more are  all discussed. Listen and then go on Facebook to tell us your favorite villain and song.  For a first time ever on the Curtain Call, we had a remote guest. Jesslyn joined the Curtain Call via Zoom. Let us know how it sounded.

    33 min
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4.9
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About

Curtain Call is a tell-all behind the scenes look into the lives of performers and backstage talent alike at the Downriver Actors Guild located in Wyandotte, Michigan. Join host Benjamin Apostle as he pulls the curtain back on some of downriver's most talented individuals.

Information

  • Creator
    Benjamin Apostle & Bryan Aue
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 DAG presents: Curtain Call
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    DAG presents: Curtain Call