Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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
Bottom Row L to R: Craig Hartline, Nick Fair, and Joy Tilley Perryman CLICK IN IMAGE TO BUY TICKETS!!  Or Call 615-646-9977 or 1-800-282-2276 to order tickets by phone!

Joy Tilley Perryman, Director of Ollie’s Diner/Production Manager/Actor at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre.

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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:

Click on image above for a link to ticket info!

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

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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.

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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:

Click on image for link to Tickets!! or Call 615-646-9977 or 1-800-282-2276 to order tickets by phone!

Martha Wilkinson, Artistic Director of Chaffin’s Barn Theatre

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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.

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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:

• For tickets go here.

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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!!

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

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.

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

This is our second installment of the 2018 IDS Summer Rep with an episode of the OTR series, My Favorite Husband entitled Dinner for Twelve.  Enjoy!!

Our IDS Cast:

Tara Mauldin as Liz Cooper.

John Mauldin as George Cooper.

Kristin James as Iris and Mother.

and…

Brad Oxnam as Announcer (Bob Lamont), Katy, and Delivery Boy.

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Android | RSS

In this episode, I’m joined via Skype by Nettie Kraft, Artistic Director of Verge Theater Company and co-creator of The Barbershop Theater, as we discuss the Verge Theater Company’s two summer offerings, The Flick by Annie Baker and Kimberly Akimbo by David Lindsay-Abaire.  We also discuss the additional new space called  The Barbershop Theater and it’s planned impact on the Nashville Arts community.  Enjoy!!

Deep Fried Theatre:

Click on image for a link to tickets and more info about The Flick.

click on this image for more ticket and show info!

Got a thought about this IDS episode?  Let your voice be heard by calling 615-866-1282 (VM) or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

DONATE to the Inexplicable Dumb Show here!  Thanks!!