100 episodes

The Theatre History podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. For each episode, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they’ll be discussing.

Plus, guests return to the program to share ”Theatre Horror Stories,” moments when theatre artists maintain that old adage: ”The show must go on.” From events an audience might never realize affected the show to the wheels falling off a production completely, these stories just make for great listening.

Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast Aaron Odom

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

The Theatre History podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. For each episode, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they’ll be discussing.

Plus, guests return to the program to share ”Theatre Horror Stories,” moments when theatre artists maintain that old adage: ”The show must go on.” From events an audience might never realize affected the show to the wheels falling off a production completely, these stories just make for great listening.

    "Death of a Salesman" and Playing Willy Loman on Broadway, Pt. 2

    "Death of a Salesman" and Playing Willy Loman on Broadway, Pt. 2

    Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Tracy Burns continue their conversation about Arthur Miller’s most well-known play, its central character, and the many actors who have played him on Broadway.

    • 40 min
    "Death of a Salesman" and Playing Willy Loman on Broadway, Pt. 1

    "Death of a Salesman" and Playing Willy Loman on Broadway, Pt. 1

    Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and Instructor Tracy Burns discuss the origins of Willy Loman on Broadway, and the many actors who have played the role on Broadway since.

    • 50 min
    Play Spotlight - "The Homecoming" by Harold Pinter

    Play Spotlight - "The Homecoming" by Harold Pinter

    Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and actor Suzanne Cotsakos study and dissect the truly enigmatic play ”The Homecoming” by Harold Pinter.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    "Chimes at Midnight" - Orson Welles and Falstaff

    "Chimes at Midnight" - Orson Welles and Falstaff

    Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes back returning Guest, LA-Based TV and Film Producer Brand Birtwistle, to discuss Orson Welles’ love letter to possibly his favorite Shakespeare character Falstaff with his epic film ”Chimes at Midnight.”  **SPOILERS AHEAD**

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Actor-Managers in the UK

    Actor-Managers in the UK

    Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and friend Aaron Linden discuss the history of the Actor-Manager system of theatre management in the UK.

    • 58 min
    RHPS '23, Pt. 2

    RHPS '23, Pt. 2

    Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) meets the remaining members from the cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show ’23:

    Michael Sandvig - Riff Raff

    David Britton - Eddie

    Asia Stockwell - Janet

    Taly Duenow - Dr. Scott

    Serena Laird & Jeremiah Young - Frank’s party attendants

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

bigsoccaplayya ,

An Incredible Fun Time

Come to listen, come to learn, have fun in the telling. Aaron’s vision here is a fun wedge of information and entertainment you would be a dummy to miss.

Laurel85 ,

So glad I found this show

Where do I start? Aaron, the host, has such a love and passion for theater that you can FEEL through his show. He brings surprise topics to his guest and listeners that are truly fascinating and such a pleasure to dig into. As someone who has a history podcast myself, I first listened to check it out” and very quickly found myself binging for hours. Though I enjoy theater, one doesn’t need to be a theater major to understand and enjoy this show!

Grandma loves it, too. ,

Fun theatre history

Wow, I learned a lot while being thoroughly entertained. The host and guest seem to have great chemistry, and covered a whole lot of ground.

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