Twin Cities Theater Chat

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Twin Cities Theater Chat

Welcome to Twin Cities Theater Chat! This podcast is created by members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers to share our love of theater, promote theatergoing, and support our theater community.This podcast consists of short "Twin Cities Theater Chat Recommends" episodes, where our bloggers share the shows they've seen and recommend as well as shows they're looking forward to catching.We also have "Mainstage" episodes where we talk with one of the amazing theater artists in the Twin Cities (or MN) area or take a deep dive into shows, theater companies, trends, and news.

  1. 07/04/2024

    S2E26 Mainstage: Beautiful at Chanhassen DT with Michael & Cat Brindisi

    Welcome to Twin Cities Theater Chat. This podcast is created by members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers to share our love of theater, promote theatergoing, and support our theater community. On today’s episode, Jill Schafer of Cherry and Spoon is chatting with father-daughter co-directors Michael and Cat Brindisi of Chanhassen Dinner Theaters. They discuss the Chanhassen’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which runs through September 28.  One note: this episode was recorded back in March 2024 and we apologize for the delay in release date as well as the quality of the audio. Nonetheless, please enjoy this episode of Twin Cities Theater Chat. Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    43 min
  2. S2E25 Mainstage: Jan Chambers & Guthrie History Plays

    05/21/2024

    S2E25 Mainstage: Jan Chambers & Guthrie History Plays

    We continue our series on the History Plays, an epic Shakespearean event where the Guthrie is presenting Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V with a rotating repertory cast. On today’s episode, Jill Schafer of Cherry and Spoon is chatting with Jan Chambers, scenic designer for the History Plays. This is one of several Twin Cities Theater Chat podcast episodes featuring the  epic Shakespeare event (through May 25). Find all the info at guthrietheater.org. Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    21 min
  3. S2E24 Mainstage: The Three Kings of the Guthrie History Plays

    05/04/2024

    S2E24 Mainstage: The Three Kings of the Guthrie History Plays

    We continue our series on the History Plays, an epic Shakespearean event where the Guthrie is presenting Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V with a rotating repertory cast. On today’s episode, our bloggers are chatting with the titular kings of each play. We start with Rob Dunkelberger of The Stages of MN and Jill Schafer of Cherry and Spoon in conversation with Tyler Michaels King and Daniel Jose Molina and follow that up with Rob chatting with William Sturdivant. This is one of several Twin Cities Theater Chat podcast episodes featuring the  epic Shakespeare event (through May 25). Find all the info at guthrietheater.org. Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    1 hr
  4. S2E23 Mainstage: Trevor Bowen & Guthrie History Plays

    04/27/2024

    S2E23 Mainstage: Trevor Bowen & Guthrie History Plays

    ~SPECIAL OFFER~  The Twin Cities Theater Bloggers will be participating in a Talkback on Saturday, April 27 following the 1:00 p.m. performance of Richard II. Use our discount code to get 20% off this performance. Call the Guthrie box office and use the code TCBLOG. On today’s episode, Rob Dunkelberger of The Stages of MN is speaking with Trevor Bowen,  costume designer of the History Plays series at the Guthrie Theater. His amazing work can be seen locally at the Guthrie Theater, Mixed Blood, The Jungle, Children’s Theater Company, and across the country at Asolo Rep, Seattle Children’s Theatre,  5th Avenue, and Steppenwolf and many more. For the first time in over 30 years, the Guthrie is performing Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V with a rotating repertory cast. This is one of several podcasts featuring the  epic Shakespeare event (through May 25). Find all the info at guthrietheater.org. Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    13 min
  5. S2E22 Mainstage: Em Rosenberg & the Guthrie History Plays

    04/24/2024

    S2E22 Mainstage: Em Rosenberg & the Guthrie History Plays

    ~SPECIAL OFFER~  The Twin Cities Theater Bloggers will be participating in a Talkback on Saturday, April 27 following the 1:00 p.m. performance of Richard II. Use our discount code to get 20% off this performance. Call the Guthrie box office and use the code TCBLOG. On today’s episode, Rob Dunkelberger of The Stages of MN is speaking with Em Rosenberg, an actor, vocalist-musician, arts administrator, and visual artist who is currently performing in the History Plays series at the Guthrie Theater. For the first time in over 30 years, the Guthrie is performing Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V with a rotating repertory cast. This is one of several podcasts featuring the  epic Shakespeare event (through May 25). Find all the info at guthrietheater.org. Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    17 min
  6. S2E21 Mainstage: Joe Haj & the Guthrie History Plays

    04/12/2024

    S2E21 Mainstage: Joe Haj & the Guthrie History Plays

    Welcome to Twin Cities Theater Chat. This podcast is created by members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers to share our love of theater, promote theatergoing, and support our theater community. On today’s episode, Rob Dunkelberger of the Stages of MN and Jill Schafer of Cherry and Spoon are speaking with Joseph Haj, artistic director of the Guthrie Theater about the upcoming History Plays series. For the first time in over 30 years, the Guthrie is performing Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V with a rotating repertory cast.  This epic Shakespeare event runs through May 25 and includes dates where you can binge watch all three and a number of Shakespeare-related educational events. Find all the info at guthrietheater.org. Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    24 min

  7. 03/25/2024

    S2E20 Mainstage: Pangea World Theater with Suzanne Victoria Cross and Adlyn Carerras

    On today’s episode, Julie Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and Jill Schafer of Cherry and Spoon are digging into the work of Pangea World Theater and their upcoming show Hecuba. They’re chatting with Adlyn Carreras, General Manager at Pangea and Suzanne Victoria Cross, Pangea’s Production Manager, who is also playing the title role in Hecuba.  Hecuba, by Marina Carr, will be playing at the Southern Theater from April 5th through the 21st. Get your tickets and find out more about all of Pangea’s work at their website, including to an extensive performance guide and a documentary on their Transition Stage project.  Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    51 min

  8. 03/17/2024

    S2E19 Mainstage: Black and Funny Improv Festival with John Gebretatose and Jada Pulley

    On this episode, Rob Dunkelberger of the Stages of Minnesota is chatting with John Gebretatose and Jada Pulley, co-directors of the Black and Funny Improv Festival, which runs March 21st through the 24th at HUGE Theater (now at 2728 Lyndale Ave). The Black and Funny Improv Festival features four days of workshops and performances featuring world-class Black improvisors from across the country and here in Minnesota. In this festival, Blackness is centered AND all are welcome. For the festival schedule, tickets, and more info, check out blackandfunny.com. Twin Cities Theater Chat is produced and hosted by Carol Jackson of Minnesota Theater Love and members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers collective. As always, you can find the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers on Facebook and on Instagram. Read our review round-ups and go see a show today!

    19 min
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Welcome to Twin Cities Theater Chat! This podcast is created by members of the Twin Cities Theater Bloggers to share our love of theater, promote theatergoing, and support our theater community.This podcast consists of short "Twin Cities Theater Chat Recommends" episodes, where our bloggers share the shows they've seen and recommend as well as shows they're looking forward to catching.We also have "Mainstage" episodes where we talk with one of the amazing theater artists in the Twin Cities (or MN) area or take a deep dive into shows, theater companies, trends, and news.

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  • Creator
    Twin Cities Theater Bloggers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Twin Cities Theater Chat
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