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The Third Act

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Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 14

An educational podcast for entertaining audiences like you! Theatre for the middle class.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Performing Arts
13/09/2026
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HADESTOWN: Myths & Melodies

Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 01:26:59

We’re gonna take the long way down to the underground and delve into the myths and stories that make up the world of Anaïs Mitchell’s HADESTOWN. Following an in-depth analysis of the important players, we’ll talk about our favorite songs and how this musical has touched the hearts of so many theatre kids around the globe.

REFERENCES:

Hadestown Wiki

https://hadestown.fandom.com/wiki/Hadestown_Wiki

GreekMythology.com

https://www.greekmythology.com/

Theoi Greek Mythology

https://www.theoi.com/

The Fates in Greek Mythology (The Collector)

https://www.thecollector.com/fates-greek-mythology/

Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown

Book by Anaïs Mitchell

In Conversation with Anaïs Mitchell (Mpls St Paul)

https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/in-conversation-with-anais-mitchell/

#theatre #music #musical #musicaltheatre #broadway #theatrekid hadestown #greek #hades # orpheus # persephone #eurydice #podcast #theatrecouple #love #like #follow #fyp

MUSIC:

Music_For_Videos on Pixabay for our theme song!

https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/

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PICKING UP YOUR CUES

Monday, February 23, 2026 • Duration 37:04

Oops, ya dropped em. Better pick em up! We’re trying out a new thing where we bring you a "special" episode each month. Instead of reviewing a specific show, we get to go ravenous on an element of theatre we find delicious. This month, Jared chose the art of picking up your cues. We’ll go as far back as Shakespeare, as far out as Meisner, and cover everything in between. #theatre #music #musical #musicaltheatre #broadway #offbroadway #theatrekid #podcast #theatrecouple #you #almost #maine #sanford #meisner #couples #engaged #pickingupcues #lights #john #lovely #love #like #follow #fyp MUSIC:Thank you Music_For_Videos on Pixabay for our theme song!https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/REFERENCES:New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/16/theater/reviews/down-east-so-much-love-exciting-and-new.htmlBroadway Worldhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/people/John-Cariani/Bates.eduhttps://www.bates.edu/theater-dance/events/in-conversation-with-john-cariani/Portland Press Heraldhttps://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/16/maine-voices-live-john-cariani-talks-almost-maine-and-the-real-side-of-rural-life/Hudson Valley Shakespearehttps://hvshakespeare.org/American Association of Community Theatrehttps://aact.org/cue#:~:text=1)%20The%20last%20words%20of,(i.e.%20a%20Visual%20Cue).American Shakespeare Centerhttps://americanshakespearecenter.com/2021/08/cue-scripts/Writtenanddirectedbyhanohttps://www.instagram.com/p/DO2sIBNCTPV/?hl=en&img_index=7Theatre Avenue - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCioVYvGA1E3dNtmhZnJUGlQ

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ALMOST, MAINE: A Scene Study

Monday, February 16, 2026 • Duration 59:37

Brought to you by unemployment, we dive deeper into John Cariani’s play “Almost, Maine” for a closer look at one of its most poignant scenes. The play is about people dealing with one of the scariest things there is, love. We want to spend more time enjoying this work and all the ideas it has to share AND… we want to share it with you!#theatre #music #musical #musicaltheater #broadway #offbraodway #theatrekid #podcast #theatrecouple #you #almost #maine #moosepaddy #couples #engaged #northernlights #lights #john #lovely #love #like #follow #fyp MUSIC:Thank you Music_For_Videos on Pixabay for our theme song!https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/REFERENCES:New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/16/theater/reviews/down-east-so-much-love-exciting-and-new.htmlBroadway Worldhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/people/John-Cariani/Bates.eduhttps://www.bates.edu/theater-dance/events/in-conversation-with-john-cariani/Portland Press Heraldhttps://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/16/maine-voices-live-john-cariani-talks-almost-maine-and-the-real-side-of-rural-life/Hudson Valley Shakespearehttps://hvshakespeare.org/Theatre Avenue - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCioVYvGA1E3dNtmhZnJUGlQConcord Theatricalshttps://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/12954/almost-mainehttps://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/teritter/Almost_Maine_Script

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JOHN CARIANI: A Review

Monday, February 9, 2026 • Duration 32:18

As Gracious battles her frog symptoms, Jared introduces the actor, playwright, and all-around-great guy, John Cariani. A little bit of history, some interviews, some stories, and just a smidgeon of goofy. It’s the guy that brought us the play Almost, Maine, it’s… John Cariani!

REFERENCES:

New York Times

⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/16/theater/reviews/down-east-so-much-love-exciting-and-new.html⁠

Broadway World

⁠https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/John-Cariani/⁠

⁠Bates.edu⁠

⁠https://www.bates.edu/theater-dance/events/in-conversation-with-john-cariani/⁠

Portland Press Herald

⁠https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/16/maine-voices-live-john-cariani-talks-almost-maine-and-the-real-side-of-rural-life/⁠

Hudson Valley Shakespeare

⁠https://hvshakespeare.org/⁠

#theatre #music #musical #musicaltheater #broadway #offbraodway #theatrekid #podcast #theatrecouple #you #almost #maine #moosepaddy #couples #engaged #northernlights #lights #john #lovely #love #like #follow #fyp

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Thank you Music_For_Videos on Pixabay for our theme song!

ALMOST, MAINE: A Series of Love Vignettes

Episode 7

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • Duration 59:52

Jared and Gracious decided that the best way to fight off the chilly weather is to head to Maine (well, almost) and break down some love stories composed by the charming John Cariani, who brilliantly captured some couples who fall head-over-heels for each other, tumble out of love, and ask hard questions in a hysterical fashion. It’s… Almost, Maine.

REFERENCES:

New York Times:

⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/16/theater/reviews/down-east-so-much-love-exciting-and-new.html⁠

Broadway World:

⁠https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/John-Cariani/⁠

⁠Bates.edu⁠

⁠https://www.bates.edu/theater-dance/events/in-conversation-with-john-cariani/⁠

Portland Press Herald:

⁠https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/16/maine-voices-live-john-cariani-talks-almost-maine-and-the-real-side-of-rural-life/⁠

Hudson Valley Shakespeare:

⁠https://hvshakespeare.org/⁠

All About the Ingenue: Getting to Know the Faces of The Third Act

Episode 9

Saturday, May 31, 2025 • Duration 49:10

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO JARED AND GRACIOUS! This episode is all about the couple behind the podcast. What’s their theatre background? What are their craziest stage stories? What are their favorite shows? Tune in and get the answers to these questions and more in this episode celebrating the Mattsons’ three-year wedding anniversary!

#theatre #music #musical #musicaltheatre #broadway #theatrekid #podcast #theatrecouple #marriage #anniversary #meetcute #love #like #follow #fyp

MUSIC:

Music_For_Videos on Pixabay for our theme song!

https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/

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YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU: Part 2

Friday, May 30, 2025 • Duration 46:20

Hey… we’re back again to talk even more about this play.

Come for the drama, stay for the comedy!

REFERENCES:

Callboard.com

https://community.schooltheatre.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=133&MessageKey=c5d44017-ae9f-4356-b0a0-7b08052bf680&CommunityKey=35d3756e-031c-447e-a020-14aeb57718f1&tab=digestviewer

Dramatists.com

https://www.dramatists.com/pdf/YouCannotTakeItWithYouAlternateVersionChanges.pdf

GeorgeSKaufman.com

https://georgeskaufman.com/plays/library-of-america-collection/you-cant-take-it-with-you/

NPR.org

https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2019/07/31/427138970/the-most-popular-high-school-plays-and-musicals

The New Yorker.com

https://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/theatre/cant-take-2

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU: Part One

Episode 7

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 58:18

Jared finishes his rant about the importance of “being specific” and goes on to discuss the hit-play by George Kaufman and Moss Hart (the dream-team). Their American play explores self-fulfillment through the lens of anti-establishment with a twist of romance and a spritz of insanity. You’ll get your fill of ballet practice, snake tanks, candies, and xylophones, with enough firecrackers to light this zany household ablaze for days. Come for the comedy, stay for the drama!REFERENCES:Callboard.comhttps://community.schooltheatre.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?GroupId=133&MessageKey=c5d44017-ae9f-4356-b0a0-7b08052bf680&CommunityKey=35d3756e-031c-447e-a020-14aeb57718f1&tab=digestviewerDramatists.comhttps://www.dramatists.com/pdf/YouCannotTakeItWithYouAlternateVersionChanges.pdfGeorgeSKaufman.comhttps://georgeskaufman.com/plays/library-of-america-collection/you-cant-take-it-with-you/NPR.orghttps://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2019/07/31/427138970/the-most-popular-high-school-plays-and-musicalsThe New Yorker.comhttps://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/theatre/cant-take-2Vanity Fair.comhttps://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/11/moss-hart-act-one-broadway?utm_source=chatgpt.comWikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Can%27t_Take_It_with_You_(play)#theatre #music #musical #musicaltheatre #broadway #theatrekid #podcast #theatrecouple #you #youcant #canttake #takeitwithyou #youcanttakeitwithyou #ballet #snakes #grandpa #fireworkstech #love #like #follow #fyp MUSIC:Thank you Music_For_Videos on Pixabay for our theme song!https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_videos-26992513/

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36 QUESTIONS, The Musical Podcast: A Review

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • Duration 01:07:02

In our first-ever “Wild Card” episode, instead of discussing a stage play or musical, we delve into “36 Questions” a PODCAST musical produced by Two-Up Productions. You’ll get an update from our lives, Gracious will give us some background on the musical and its leading players, and Jared will lead us in some laughs as we discuss our favorite moments and how ICONIC this production is!

REFERENCES

36 Questions: A Musical Podcast - Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/0E7Js81KkQ0CWzfROJh04n

36 Questions: A Musical Podcast - Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-questions-the-podcast-musical/id1248086475

The 36 Questions That Lead to Love - NY Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html

Two-Up Productions

twoupproductions.com

Interview Magazine (Interview w/ the composers)

https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/36questions

Chris Littler (composer) website

https://www.chrislittler.com/36-questions-podcast-musical/

Ellen Winters (composer) website

https://ellenwinter.com/36-questions/

OKLAHOMA!: The Wild Integrated Musical

Monday, April 21, 2025 • Duration 01:12:39

This episode takes place in the wild frontier of Oklahoma with your favorite slew of bumpkin characters. Gracious plays some games, Jared tells some stories, and our favorite cowboy helps us remember the values and ideas that built up the American spirit. Join us for a rootin'-tootin' good time!

REFERENCES

Ian McKellan on Acting

https://youtu.be/m5CX00i4uZE?si=MdmiK8QizmFsSdip

Oklahoma Historical Society

https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=OK090

Okhistory.org

https://www.okhistory.org/learn/musical3

London Theater Website

https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-complete-guide-to-all-the-songs-in-oklahoma

The Oklahoman

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/2022/01/23/20-fun-facts-you-probably-dont-know-iconic-musical-oklahoma/6562659001/

Los Ángeles Times Article: Loud Boos. Audible vomiting. How Broadways edgy ‘Oklahoma!’ fared across America