The Inexplicable Dumb Show

IDS 280 Audition Season

John — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:24 +0000

It is that time of year again for us here in Nashville…audition season. This week I chat about some of the theatre companies in Nashville and what lies in store for the upcoming theatre season. If you have a season or special announcement for your theatre company, then please call 615-866-1282 and spread the word! E-mail works, too. [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

Deep Fried Theatre:

IDS 279 2AMt

John — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:27 +0000

This week I am joined by David J. Loehr, editor, of @2amt and 2amtheatre.com. We chat about the origins of the hashtag (#2amt) and how social media is finding a foothold on artistic collaboration.

Enjoy and be part of the conversation by calling 615-866-1282 or via e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com].

IDS 278 Of Mice and Men at Boiler Room Theatre

John — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:59 +0000

This week I am joined by Brad Oxnam as we discuss my…ahem…critically acclaimed portrayal of Lennie Small in Boiler Room Theatre’s production, “Of Mice and Men”. The show closes May 5th. So follow the links to get your tickets!

Deep Fried Theatre:

Ross Bolen as George; John Mauldin as Lennie. Photo by Rick Malkin

Boiler Room Theatre
Tickets
Review from Evans Donnell of Artnownashville.com
Review from Jeffrey Ellis of Broadwayworld.com
Review from Martin Brady of The Nashville Scene
Review from Amy Prough Stumpfl of The Tennessean

Did you see the show? Call 615-866-1282! Or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

IDS 277 Humana Festival of New American Plays 2012 Week 4

John — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:08 +0000

The final installment of the Inexplicable Dumb Show’s coverage of the 36th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville will focus on The Hour of Feeling by Mona Monsour and Michael von Siebenburg Melts Through the Floorboards by Greg Kotis.

written by Mona Mansour

written by Greg Kotis

Special thanks to Actors Theatre of Louisville for being such wonderful hosts for a great weekend of Theatre. Thoughts? Call 615-866-1282 or express it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

IDS 276 Humana Festival of New American Plays 2012 Week 3

John — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:00:22 +0000

In the third installment of IDS’s coverage of the 36th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville, the following plays are discussed: Death Tax by Lucas Hnath and Eat Your Heart Out by Courtney Baron.

written by Lucas Hnath

written by Courtney Baron

Thoughts? Call 615-866-1282 or via e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

IDS 275 Humana Festival of New American Plays 2012 Week 2

John — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:00:13 +0000

In this second episode of The Inexplicable Dumb Show’s coverage of the 36th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville; Oh, Gastronomy! and the Ten Minute Plays are discussed. Joining the IDS this week are: Michael Golamco, Steve Moulds, Tanya Saracho, Matt Schatz, Kyle John Schmidt, Laura Jacqmin, and Nicholas C. Pappas.

Written by Michael Golamco, Carson Kreitzer, Steve Moulds, Tanya Saracho, and Matt Schatz

The Ten Minute Plays:

The Dungeons and the Dragons

by Kyle John Schmidt

Hero Dad

by Laura Jacqmin

The Ballad of 423 and 424

by Nicholas C. Pappas

Do you have thoughts on these plays? Shout it out by calling 615-866-1282 or fire off an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

IDS 274 Humana Festival of New American Plays 2012 Week 1

John — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:24 +0000

This the first installment of The Inexplicable Dumb Show’s coverage of the 36th Annual Humana Festival of New American Plays hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville. This week’s plays discussed are The Veri**on Play by Lisa Kron and How We Got On by Idris Goodwin.

Got an opinion on these two plays? Call 615-866-1282 or put it in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

IDS 273 Spring 2012 SETC Week 3

John — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:00:05 +0000

The last installment of the IDS’s visit to the Spring 2012 Southeastern Theatre Conference.

On this week’s episode are:

Bethany Sparks
Paul Bawek
Michael Morrison
Keone Fuqua
Brie Greer
Michael Martin
Corey Cavenaugh (not mentioned in the opening or closing segments thru an oversight on the inexplicable dumb show’s part…The IDS apologizes for that.)

What was your take on the conference? Call 615-866-1282! E-mail it as well…[podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

IDS 272 Spring SETC 2012 Week 2

John — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:00:31 +0000

In this second installment of IDS’s coverage of the Spring Southeastern Theatre Conference 2012, I am joined by:

Evan Williams

Roger Robinson (Keynote Speaker)
Gogo Lomo David
Jamar Jones
Churaqui Mosely

Were you at SETC? Got a story to tell? Call 615-866-1282 or fire off an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]

IDS 271 SPRING 2012 SETC Week 1

John — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:00:13 +0000

This is the first installment of the IDS’s coverage of the Spring 2012 Southeastern Theatre Conference. On this episode are the following guests:

Ken Feinberg
Lauren Ashlee Street

Richard Robichaux (Keynote Speaker)
Rick St. Peter
Dr. Bill Gelber
Charles Edward Pogue

Got a comment about your SETC experience? Call 615-866-1282 and tell the Inexplicable Dumb Show about it! Or put in an e-mail [podcast(at)inexplicabledumbshow(dot)com]