Guests: Chris Bradley & Eloise Ellis

Eloise tells us how reprising her role as Ariel in ROH’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid is just what she needs this summer to help reclaim her passions for theatre. Chris is excited and ready to perform as Ursula, a role he’s eyed since 6th grade. Our guests chat about just singing songs versus putting passion and heart behind the music and where these efforts make the difference for the performance. They talk about making genuine connections to their roles and how this keeps repeat productions interesting.

Guest: Grady Savage

Grady Savage joins Sam Bennett to talk shop about stage managing. Stage managers run all aspects of the performance from before the start of rehearsals until strike. We hear how she keeps things in order, on time, and how she brings the show back to order after technical malfunctions and missed cues. Starring in theatre since the early age of 8, Grady started working the technical side of theatre in her teens and throughout her college years. Her main focus is making sure everyone is safe and has a great time!

Guests: Sam McLaughlin & Kyra Anthony

Join guests Sam McLaughlin and Kyra Anthony as they chat about their ensemble roles in Rochester Opera House’s production of Annie. Sam talks about initially emerging as a musician but how that transformed into a dynamic ability to transfer from stage to pit to coaching fellow actors. Kyra shares the exciting chaos of transitioning into understudy roles at the last minute. Each gives positive insight for adapting to things going wrong in live theater.