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This week, I’m joined via Skype by Martha Wilkinson, Artistic Director of Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, as we discuss what is currently playing the mainstage, Newsies.  Enjoy!!

Deep Fried Theatre:

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Martha Wilkinson, Artistic Director of Chaffin’s Barn Theatre

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In this episode, we rejoice at the return of Blackbird Theater.  After a two year hiatus, Wes Driver and Greg Greene return Blackbird Theater with a remounting of the show that started it all for the company, their original play, Twilight of the Gods.  This  short episode serves as announcement for Blackbird Theater’s return to the public stage as due to scheduling conflicts there is; sadly, no interview this week!  However, we should have Wes and Greg on for a interview in the near future.  Enjoy!!

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Wes Driver, Artistic Director Blackbird Theater.

Greg Greene, Managing Director Blackbird Theater

• Please note:  Blackbird Theater has a new venue:
  • Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park
    112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN 37064

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This week I’m “on-location” at the freshly renovated Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, and I am joined by Joy Tilley Perryman (Production Manager, and Director) as we discuss the Clash of the Playwrights winner, Ollie’s Diner by Ron Osborne.  We have some sneak peeks of a couple of songs (My Dixie Darling, and Down to the River to Pray) that are in the play which are sung by Joy Todd, Christine Candilora, and Nick Fair.  Enjoy!!

Deep Fried Theatre:

Top Row L to R: Joy Todd, Christine Candilora, Lane Wright, John Mauldin
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Joy Tilley Perryman, Director of Ollie’s Diner/Production Manager/Actor at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre.

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I am joined in Studio 1103 by Brad Oxnam, director, as we discuss his time directing James and the Giant Peach at Watershed Public Theatre.  Enjoy!!

Paying the Rent:

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Brad Oxnam, Director of James and the Giant Peach at Watershed Public Theatre.

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We conclude the 2018 IDS Summer Rep with an IDS original adaptation by John Mauldin of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes story entitled The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone.  Enjoy!!

Our IDS cast:

John Mauldin as Sherlock Holmes and Sam Merton.

Brad Oxnam as Dr. Watson, and Count Sylvius.

Tara Mauldin as Announcer and Lady Cantlemere.

with…

Kristin James as Ms. Bartell.

and…

A. Mauldin as Billy.

Billy shows Dr. Watson the dummy of Sherlock Holmes. 1921 illustration by Alfred Gilbert.

Count Negretto Sylvius prepares to attack the dummy of Sherlock Holmes. 1921 illustration by Alfred Gilbert.

• Musical excerpt Barcarole (From “Tales of Hoffman”) from the album Italian Wedding Music and can be purchased here.

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This week I’m joined via Skype by Martha Wilkinson, Artistic Director of Chaffin’s Barn Theatre, as we discuss the Barn’s re-opening after their renovations are completed.  We also discuss the Barn re-opening with fan favorite, Sister Act.  Also, check out the Barn’s endeavor in the restaurant business, Chaffin’s Station.  Enjoy!!

Deep Fried Theatre:

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Martha Wilkinson, Artistic Director of Chaffin’s Barn Theatre

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This is our third installment of the 2018 IDS Summer Rep. It is an episode of the OTR series, Crime Club, entitled The Topaz Flower.  Enjoy!!

Our IDS Cast:

John Mauldin as Capt. Tom Bane.

Brad Oxnam as Wally Kent.

Kristin James as Natalie Sloane.

Tara Mauldin as Maria Sloane.

Essay Hood as Clarinda Bell.

with…

Taylor Gentry as Raymond Sloane, Officer Jarboe, and Joe Bannister.

and introducing…

Charles Shrodes as The Librarian, Bower, and Dorn.

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This week I’m joined on location by Sam Lowry of Woven Theatre and Alex Drinnen, playwright of The Family Marcher, as discuss Woven Theatre and its summer offerings.  Enjoy!!

Deep Fried Theatre:

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This week I’m on location for an interview with Taylor Gentry and Charles Shrodes and we talk about Count Drahoon’s Feature of Fright the Live Show.  So, IDSers make sure you join us on Friday July 13th at Carpe Cafe in Smyrna, TN!! Find out more by following the Count on twitter @CountDrahoon, on iTunes, on YouTube and on Instagram @CountDrahoon

Click on image to link to Count Drahoon’s Facebook Page!!

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Happy Fourth of July, IDSers!!  We celebrate American Independence by recreating an episode from the old time radio series, The Columbia Workshop, which is entitled: Paul Revere.  Enjoy!!  Have a safe and joyous celebration of America!!

Our IDS Cast:

John Mauldin as Old Man, 1st Man, 2nd Man, and Lige Butterwick.

Brad Oxnam as Announcer, and Paul Revere.

Tara Mauldin as Florabelle Carpenter.

with…

Kristin James as Girl and Mother.

and…

A. Mauldin as William.

Fife and Drum samples are from the album: Spirit of America by US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and can be purchased here.

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