Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Dana Pellebon and say farewell to the MadStage Podcast after one year of hosting.

Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Whitney Derendinger about acting, his other theater work, and the big bushy beard he was growing at the time for an upcoming role.

Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist HJ (Heather Jane) Farr about her adventures in theatre.

Suzan and Buzz chat with Impresario and Theater Artist Tony Trout, best known for his leadership role in Are We Delicious? Tony talks about his passion for live theatre and the many hats he wears in the local theatre community.

Buzz chats with Lead Producer Simone LaPierre and Director Suzan Kurry about Bartell Ball Drop Blitz 4, a co-production of Know Better Productions and Mercury Players Theatre. "A group of writers, directors, and actors gather on December 30th to pick names, themes, and writing challenges out of a hat. Then – in teams – they create magnificent theat…

Suzan and Buzz chat with Does Everything But Lighting Artist Malissa Petterson on this week's podcast.

Buzz chats with Suzan Kurry (Hermione), Amy Rowland (Harry Potter) and Sam White (director) about Mercury Theater's upcoming production of "Harry Potter and the Pet Rock" at the Bartell. HARRY POTTER and the PET ROCK By Nick Schweitzer Directed by Sam D. White The gang from Hogwarts gets the holiday “panto” treatment! Loaded with slapstick humor, c…

Suzan and Buzz chat with Jan Levine Thal about Madison's Kathie Rasmussen Women's Theatre (KRASS). http://krasstheatre.com/

Suzan and Buzz chat with director Louise Stout and actor Gina Gomez about StageQ's upcoming production of Twilight of the Golds at the Bartell Theatre. Twilight of the Golds By Jonathan Tolins Directed by Louise Stout When David learns his sister is pregnant, he and the entire Gold family couldn’t be happier. However, using newly discovered technol…

Suzan and Buzz chat with actors Zachariah Sterner and Easton Smith about Express Yourself's upcoming production of "Spring Awakening" at the Bartell.

Suzan and Buzz talk with director Steve Noll about Madison Theatre Guild's production of Wait Until Dark. Wait Until Dark By Frederick Knott, Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher Directed by Steve Noll Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted Frederick Knott's 1966 original, giving it a new setting. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is …

Suzan and Buzz talk with director Katherine Johnson, assistant director Elliott Puckette and actor Stephanie Drahozal about Strollers Theatre's production of Eugene Ionesco's Rhinoceros at the Bartell. Rhinoceros By Eugene Ionesco Directed by Katherine Johnson A rhinoceros rampages through the streets of a small town, shattering the peace. The intr…

In their first appearance with MadStage Podcast, Know Better Productions presents The White Rose. Suzan and Buzz talk with Ethan Richard about Know Better Productions and this remarkable play about the group that boldly protested against Naziism in Germany. The White Rose By Lillian Groag Directed by Simone LaPierre The play chronicles the arrest, …

Suzan and Buzz bring on, for their MadStage Podcast debut, writer/director/actor and Save the Rainforest President Bruce Calhoun and actor Amy Zwicker to talk about the Save the Rainforest project in general, and specifically their upcoming performances of Calhoun's play "The Donation", proceeds from which support the Save the Rainforest projects. …

This week, instead of talking about a specific show, Suzan and Buzz chat with theater artist David Pausch about his many roles and projects, and how he fell in love with live theater.

Buzz chats with his co-host, actor Suzan Kurry, who plays both Mineola Twins, along with producer Jan Levine Thal and director Julie Johnson about Krass Theater's upcoming production of Paula Vogel's The Mineola Twins at the Bartell Theatre. The Mineola Twins By Paula Vogel Directed by Juli Johnson This socio-political satire barrels through women'…

Suzan and Buzz chat once again with CTM's Director of Education and Community Engagement Erica Berman about CTM's upcoming production of "Madagascar — A Musical Adventure." Madagascar Book by Kevin Del Aguila, Music & Lyrics by George Noriega & Joel Someillan. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture. Directed by Erica Berman Madagascar - A …

Suzan and Buzz chat with music director Dr. J. Adam Shelton and director Michael Bruno about StageQ's upcoming production of Falsettos at the Bartell Theater. Falsettos Book by James Lapine & William Finn, music & lyrics by William Finn Directed by Michael Bruno, musical direction by Dr. J. Adam Shelton The Broadway smash hit comes to Madison! Fals…

Suzan and Buzz's guests are 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee co-directors Andrew Abrams and Gail Becker of Capital City Theatre. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Book by Rachel Sheinkin; Music and lyrics by William Finn Directed by Gale Becker and Andrew Abrams Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Ann…

Suzan and Buzz chat with director Scott Albert Bennett and actor Rebecca Raether about Strollers Theater's upcoming production of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance at the Bartell Theatre. A Delicate Balance By Edward Albee Directed by Scott Albert Bennett Edward Albee’s classic drama about two couples whose lives are upended by an encroaching, name…

Suzan and Buzz talk with actors Sean Langenecker and Brian Turner about Madison Theatre Guild's upcoming production of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus at the Bartell Theatre. Titus Andronicus By William Shakespeare Directed by Betty Diamond Shakespeare’s first known tragedy, TITUS ANDRONICUS was the most frequently produced of Shakespeare’s plays du…

Suzan and Buzz chat with director Jake Penner and actor Jason Compton about Left of Left Center's upcoming production of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. ****** If Foxconn comes to Wisconsin, Jobs must as well. Mike Daisey had a love affair with technology and a deep admiration for Steve Jobs, one of the most important influencers of this o…

Suzan and Buzz dusted off their fancy duds and attended the annual Bartie Awards so they could chat with some of the winners. Ariel LeBron (Best Choreographer co-winner; "The Nance") Michelle Dayton (Best Prop Design; "Steel Magnolias") Zak Stowe (Best Lighting Design - Evjue; "Die, Mommie, Die") Edric Johnson (Best Actor in a Short; Barbara in "Cr…

Suzan and Buzz chat with actor/producer Meghan Randolph and actor Erin McConnell about MTM's upcoming production of the rock musical "Lizzie". Lizzie By Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt Directed by Dana Pellebon On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small New England city, a prominent business man and his wife were …

Suzan and Buzz chat with director Emily Morrison Weeks and actor Tia Tanzer about KRASS Theater's upcoming production of "Melancholy Play: A Contemporary Farce." Kathie Rasmussen Women’s Theatre (Krass) is delighted to announce the cast for Melancholy Play: A Contemporary Farce by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Emily Morrison Weeks. Eight performances inc…

This week, MadStage Podcast co-host Suzan Kurry flips from interviewer to interviewee as Buzz talks with her, along with director John Jajewski and playwright Brendon Smith, about their play "From Awkward Spaces." From Awkward Spaces: The Story of the Bartell & The Journey to Permanence By Brendon Smith & Suzan Kurry Directed by John Jajewski An or…

Buzz Kemper chats with board president and technical director John Penisten about the contributions of the Bartell to local theater.

Suzan and Buzz chat with Director David Lawver and Music Director Duane Draper about Oregon Straw Hat Players' production of "Sondheim On Sondheim." Sondheim on Sondheim By Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Directed by David Lawver; Duane Draper, Music Director An intimate musical revue on the life and artistry of Stephen Sondheim. The show weaves …

Buzz Kemper chats with W. Earle Smith about Madison Ballet's 2017-18 season.

Suzan and Buzz talk with Upstart Crows Productions' Hannah Neis and Ruthanne Fiore about their upcoming production of The Burial at Thebes. Burial at Thebes By Seamus Heaney Directed by Hannah Nies In this outstanding new translation, commissioned by Ireland's renowned Abbey Theatre to commemorate its centenary, Seamus Heaney exposes the darkness a…

Buzz Kemper chats with Sarah Whelan about KRASS Theater's 2017-18 season, and a bit about her own contributions to local theater.

Suzan and Buzz chat with Madison Shakespeare Company Executive Director Jason Compton about their upcoming readings. “Shakespeer” Readings at Arts + Literature Lab Madison Shakespeare Company will conduct two special stage readings of “Shakespeer” plays–works written by contemporaries of William Shakespeare. The first is Doctor Faustus, by Christop…

Buzz Kemper goes backstage at the Bartell Theatre 2017-2018 Season Announcement event to talk with local theater companies about their upcoming season of shows. This episode features Stage Q, with Donovan Moen and Zac Stowe.

Suzan and Buzz talk with playwright/director Morganna Grim about Broom Street Theater's production of her play, "Her Dream, A Pen, and A Book". Her Dream, a Pen, and a Book By Morganna Grim Directed by Morganna Grim, with original music composed and performed by Baltimore Krahn, and choreography by Loryn Jonelis "Let's start where it's simplest to …

Buzz Kemper chats with Bonnie Balke about Mercury Players Theatre's 2017-18 season.

Suzan and Buzz chat with Madison Shakespeare Company’s Jason Compton about the upcoming wackiness that may ensue when the Bard comes up against “way too much alcohol” as MSC presents "Sloshed Shakespeare: Macbeth."

Buzz Kemper chats with Matt Korda about Strollers Theater's 2017-18 season.

Suzan and Buzz chat with American Players Theatre Artistic Director Brenda DeVita about APT’s 2017 season and new stage. In part two we talk about "Three Sisters," "Pericles, Prince of Tyre," "A View from the Bridge," "Creditors," and the artistic and practical wonders of the brand new APT stage.

Buzz Kemper chats with Jason Compton about Madison Shakespeare Company's 2017-18 season.

Suzan and Buzz chat with American Players Theatre Artistic Director Brenda DeVita about APT's 2017 season in two parts. Here is part 1, where we talk about "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "The Maids," "A Flea in Her Ear," "The Unexpected Man," and "Cyrano de Bergerac."

Buzz Kemper talks backstage with Betty Diamond of Madison Theater Guild about their upcoming season at the Bartell Theatre Season Announcement event for 2017-2018.

Actors Alexandria Chapes and Christian Stevenson talk with Suzan and Buzz about University Theatre's upcoming production of "Almost, Maine." Almost, Maine By John Cariani Directed by David Furumoto On a cold, clear night in the remote northernmost part of Maine, the residents of a small town discover the sparks of love. Perhaps. Maybe. Almost. Unde…

Suzan and Buzz chat with director Kathleen Tissot and actor Matthew Korda about Strollers Theatre's production of Amadeus at the Bartell. Amadeus By Peter Shaffer Directed by Kathleen Tissot In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…

Suzan and Buzz talk with actor Annalyse Lapajenko and director Emily Morrison Weeks about Madison Shakespeare Company's upcoming production of "As You Like It." As You Like It By William Shakespeare Directed by Emily Morrison Weeks We that are true lovers run into strange capers. In As You Like It, Shakespeare introduced the world to Rosalind, one …

Suzan Kurry and Buzz Kemper talk with Justin Schober and Cam Shimniok about the upcoming production of Of Dice and Men. OF DICE AND MEN By Cameron McNary Directed by Suzan Kurry OF DICE AND MEN shows the world that most gamers aren’t isolated, virgin-for-life losers: theirs is a social hobby not unlike poker or fantasy football. The play explores t…

A Year with Frog & Toad By Robert & Willie Reale Directed by Erica Berman Nominated for 3 Tony Awards, this whimsical show follows two friends -- the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad -- as they celebrate their differences and discover just how much caring and fun you can squeeze into every season of the year. Part vaudeville, part …

Suzan & Buzz talk with director Patrick Mahoney about Edgewood College's biennial student directed one-act play presentations for 2017. Student Directed One-Acts By various playwrights Directed by Directing Students Produced by Jeanne Leep. Contemporary one-act plays directed by Edgewood Theatre Arts students: fresh, funny, thought-provoking and sm…

Suzan and Buzz talk with playwright/director Stephen Murray about Broom Street Theater's upcoming production of his play Geppetto. Geppetto By Stephen F. Murray Directed by Stephen F. Murray Inspired by the classic story by Carlo Collodi, Geppetto is told from the point of view of the father. Geppetto starts as an angry drunk who creates a puppet t…

Director John Siewert talks with Suzan and Buzz about the upcoming performances of StageQ's "Perfect Arrangement." Perfect Arrangement By Topher Payne Directed by John Siewert “Perfect Arrangement” by Topher Payne, takes a hard look at the issue of government persecution and blacklisting of LGBT people during the McCarthy era. The work is part of a…

The Nance By Douglas Carter Bean Directed by Steve Noll In 1930s New York, burlesque is a dying art. Between the dancing girls were male comedians. Chauncey is one of the best, and his signature act is playing a sissy man, what was called a "nance." But Chauncey harbors a secret. While he pretends to be a straight actor pretending to be gay on stag…