Theatre In 360°

For final show in the 75th Season, Jim talks to the director and current CP president, Steve Tobin. Steve ponders what it would be like to be able to “walk in another person’s shoes” and the power of empathy. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time runs from April 26 — May 18, 2024. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=329

Our fifth show in the 75th Season is the magnificent musical, The Baker's Wife. Jim talks to Michelle Bruno and LeVar Betts, director and music director, about live music, the love of theatre, and the joys of fresh warm bread. The Baker's Wife runs from March 1 — March 30, 2024. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=328

Celebrating African Americans and the Arts this Black History Month. Jim talks to Rikki Howie Lacewell of Confidence Theatrics, about diversity in the arts and keeping the conversation going. See more about Confidence Theatrics here: https://www.confidencetheatrics.com/

For our fourth show in the 75th Season, Marjorie Prime, Jim talks to longtime CP director Edd Miller. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? Edd just wants you to think! Marjorie Prime runs from January 12 — February 3. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=327

Join a couple of Scrooges in this podcast as they talk to the Director — Debbie Barber-Eaton — and the Music Director — Sally Gilles — of this year's sell-out production of A Christmas Carol. You can still catch this year's production on-demand here: https://www.showtix4u.com/events/thecolonialplayers until January 1st, 2024!

Starting our 75th Season, Jim talks to Beth Terranova, the director of our season opener "Tartuffe". Beth is the wearer of many hats within the theatrical realm, and discusses the joy of satire, guest casting, and the need for volunteers. Tartuffe runs from September 9 — September 30. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=325

Our latest venture with Theatre in 360° has Jim discussing Ravenscroft with the director Alex Brady. Alex talks about the vibrancy of costuming, the physicality of comedy, and how the truth can be painful. Ravenscroft runs from May 19 — June 10. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=318 Live stream available from June 2 — June 10. https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/74643

In our latest podcast, Jim talks to Vincent Musgrave, the director of Putting It Together, about his theatrical background, grueling schedules, and his love of Sondheim. Putting It Together runs April 7 through May 6, 2023. Tickets available: https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=317

Jim talks to Richard Atha-Nicholls, the director of The Book of Will. Richard discusses the history, the comedy, and the tragedy of directing in the round. The show runs February 24 through March 19, 2023. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/ Livestream available on select dates: https://www.stellartickets.com/o/the-colonial-players-inc/events/the-book-of-will?aff=soc

Jim talks to Robin Schwartz, the director of Crimes of the Heart. Robin talks about her background in theater, the show and it's cast. The show runs January 6 through January 28, 2023. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/

Jim talks to Bob Bartlett about his new site specific play Lýkos Ánthrōpos as well as other site specific theatre, playwriting, and teaching. Lýkos Ánthrōpos runs October 21 - November 6, 2022, 8:00 PM (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) https://www.bob-bartlett.com/

Jim talks to Estelle Miller, the director of The Lifespan of a Fact. Estelle talks about her history in community theater, and her love of directing - especially plays that make you think. The show runs October 21 through November 12, 2022. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/ Livestream available on select dates: https://www.stellartickets.com/o/the-colonial-players-inc/events/the-lifespan-of-a-fact

Jim talks to the cast of Art (Sam Lunay, Tom Newbrough, and Jim himself), where they came from and where they're going. The show runs September 9, 2022 to October 1, 2022. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/

Jim talks to Debbie Barber-Eaton who is directing Art. Debbie talks about her history with The Colonial Players and what it's like directing Art in the round. The show runs September 9, 2022 to October 1, 2022. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/

Stage manager extraordinaire, Andy McLendon, and prodigious master of props, Charlotte Robinson, join Jim to talk about how they got involved with theatre and what keeps them coming back out to play with the Colonial Players.

Michelle Bruno, the president of the Children's Theatre of Annapolis, talks to Jim about their latest production, the importance of storytelling, and the joys of working with younger actors in the community. Annie runs from May 6 - May 22, 2022. CTA's Annual Fundraising Event "For the Love of CTA", June 4, 2022. https://www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.org/

Jim talks to the two lead actors of Freaky Friday about being shut down in 2020 just before they moved to the theatre, and how grateful they are to bring Freaky Friday to fruition. Freaky Friday runs from April 22 - May 15, 2022. https://thecolonialplayers.org/

On this episode we learn the the ABCs of live streaming. Jim talks to the Stream Team aka Richard Atha-Nicholls, Wes Bedsworth, and David Cooper. From inception to delivery, these guys have the tech knowledge. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/ Please note: There is no 3-hour podcast as mentioned. However, corner any one of the stream team and they'll talk to you for hours. Apologies to Pandemic Players for not remembering your names correctly. Thank you Stephen Deininger, Paul Valleau, and Stuart Kazanow.

Jim talks to Jeff Sprague who is directing Agnes of God. Jeff talks about the background behind the show, the themes presented, and working with strong actors. The show runs March 17, 2022 to April 2, 2022. Live stream available. https://tickets.thecolonialplayers.org/

Episode 4 - A New Hope for Three Scrooges. Our host Jim Reiter talks to Duncan Hood and Gene Valendo about the joys of playing Scrooge, and this years production. A Christmas Carol runs from December 2-12, 2021. http://thecolonialplayers.org/