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Summer Lovin' - What We're Excited to See in 2025

Episode 121

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 28:20

Summertime means outdoor theater! We discuss the productions we're excited to see at some of our favorite summer theaters. We also dive into the 2025-26 season announcements from Wisconsin theaters, and share what we'll be checking out in the year to come.

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Strings Attached: Arts Funding in America

Episode 120

Friday, April 18, 2025 • Duration 30:58

We tackle the sudden and rapidly-shrinking landscape of government arts funding - and what it means for organizations trying to stay afloat without compromising their values. From disappearing grants to the risks involved for the artists and companies that are sitting out (and speaking out), this conversation is candid, urgent, and eye-opening. But amid the challenges, we also take a hopeful look toward solutions to help change the tide. A tough topic, but one worth confronting - the future of the arts may depend on it.

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Missing the "Business" in Show Business - TCG Conference 2024

Episode 111

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 • Duration 32:25

Each year, theatermakers from across the country attend the biennial Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Conference to learn, share, and network. But lately, this gathering has become less practical (and educational) for small companies looking for new and better ways to do business. We share our mixed experience with this year's meeting of the minds, and how it might better serve local regional theaters in America.

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The State of Theater for Young Audiences

Episode 110

Thursday, June 27, 2024 • Duration 36:13

From educational programs to full productions, there have never been more opportunities for young adults and children to participate in a theater experience. We sit down with two of Wisconsin's most prominent leaders to talk about the ever-changing world of TYA and the impact these experiences have on future generations. This episode features First Stage (Milwaukee) Artistic Director Jeff Frank and Children's Theater of Madison Artistic Director Brian Cowing as we discuss the state of theater for young audiences in America.

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The Plays That Stay 2024 - Vol. 1

Episode 109

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • Duration 53:13

Our favorite summer stories are back! We sit down with some of our most treasured theater artists and ask them to share a story about a play or musical that "stayed" with them, inspired them, or simply blew their minds. This episode features:

Cody Estle - Artistic Director of Next Act Theatre

James Carrington - Actor and Associate Director of Engagement at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Lisa Schlenker - Scenic Designer

Mikael Burke - Director

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What We're Excited to See in 2024-25

Episode 109

Friday, April 26, 2024 • Duration 29:59

It's our favorite time of the year! Theaters across the country are announcing their productions for the 2024-25 season, and we've got a LONG list of shows that we want to see. In this episode, we discuss the shows we're looking forward to locally, regionally, and across the country.

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Forward Theater's 2024-25 Season

Episode 108

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 • Duration 34:43

It's the most wonderful time of the year! This is when theater companies across the country announce their upcoming seasons, which means that theater is alive in America. In this episode, the team breaks down (and geeks out about) the lineup for Forward Theater's 2024-25 season:

KING JAMES by Rajiv Joseph

MURDER GIRL by Heidi Armbruster

SUMMER, 1976 by David Auburn

A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD by Samuel D. Hunter Learn more about these plays at ForwardTheater.com.

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Mentors (a Michael Blakemore tribute)

Episode 107

Monday, February 19, 2024 • Duration 40:58

Mike Fischer interviews Forward Theater Artistic Director (and fellow host) Jen Uphoff Gray! Jen discusses the valuable role of mentors in the arts, while reflecting on her formative relationship with Tony award-winning director Michael Blakemore. A thoughtful conversation about how we cultivate a new generation of theater directors, with a few juicy showbiz tales that include David Mamet and Woody Allen for good measure. Also mentioned in this episode: Forward Theater's Wisconsin Directors Lab - an inclusive workshop for the education and career development of emerging directors, scheduled for January 2025.

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No Longer a World Premiere...Now What? - Interview w/ Samuel Hunter

Episode 106

Monday, January 15, 2024 • Duration 36:48

What happens after a play moves on from its shiny status as a World Premiere?Playwright Samuel Hunter joins us to discuss the journey of a play, from its exciting life as a World Premiere through its crucial 2nd and 3rd productions. A brilliant conversation that provides insight into the world of creating (and supporting) new works in American theater.

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The Best of 2023

Episode 105

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Duration 39:58

We look back at the theatrical highlights of 2023, and dive into our favorite experiences over the last year. We also take a moment to applaud the productions and artists that continue to take theater to the next level, and inspire us to keep looking forward.

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