Deb, Joe and several community theater leaders wish all of you a warm and peaceful 2018 holiday season. They also discuss community theaters joining together to build communications and cooperation with Alan Semonian. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077. Last minute gift ideas? How about a KISS Kasket? 

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Holiday Greetings, Kiss Caskets and KAHN!!!!

Deb and Joe host two interviews of shows opening this week - Dr. Jason Dilly, the director of Stagecrafters' production of Fool for Love and Aaron Sohaski, the actor portraying Eddie in that show. They also spoke with Carla Margolis, Mama Rose in St. Dunstan's production of Gypsy. After Deb promoted the interview show in the echo fashion of a Monster Truck Show commercial, Joe continually expressed his admiration for Truckasaurus and hoped that he could be worked into more community theater shows.   Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 045: Tales Told By a Doctor, a Stripper's Mom and a Truckasaurus

Deb and Joe interview Maureen Mansfield, director of Farmington Players’ production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. Barefoot Productions – An Enemy of the People Audition – Norma & Wanda Southgate Players – Evil Dead Ridgedale Players – Audition – In-laws, Outlaws and other People (who should be shot) Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 044: Farmington Players Opens Neil Simon Classic

Deb and Joe let their dogs (Ginger and Puck) take over this week's episode. They (Deb and Joe) interview Tom Arwady and Toni Harte, director and choreographer respectively of Ridgedale Players production of The Wedding Singer. Farmington Players - Audition - Let Nothing You Dismay Grosse Pointe Theatre - Camalot Lakeland Players - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Audition - 1984 Players Guild of Dearborn - Go Back for Murder Audition - Guys and Dolls Southgate Players - Audition - Lion King, Jr. Spotlght Players - Oklahoma!   Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 043: Gone to the Dogs - The Ginger and Puck Show

Deb and Joe celebrate the beginning of a third season of Front Row Podcast! They interview Tim Wittlinger, director of the Village Players of Birmingham's  production of Rehearsal for Murder. Avon Players - Steel Magnolias Barefoot Productions - Gunplay The Clarkston Village Players - The Dixie Swim Club  - Nonsense Downriver Actors Guild- Nonsense  - Audition for Nothing You Dismay Farmington Players- Audition for Nothing You Dismay Grosse Pointe Theatre - Camelot - Go Back For Murder Players Guild of Dearborn- Go Back For Murder Audition for Guys and Dolls Pontiac Theatre IV - The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) Richmond Community Theatre - The Producers Spotlight Players - Oklahoma! Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre - The Wild Party The Starlight Theater - Elf, Jr. / Auditions for Freaky Friday Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 042: Curtain Rises on Season Three

This week, Deb and Joe decide to produce a junior version of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, Jr. They interview Kori Bielaniec, director of the Players Guild of Dearborn's youth production of Grease, along with several members of the cast. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 041: Glengarry Glen Ross, Jr.

This week, Deb and Joe receive an Hanukkah / Christmas gift in June, when they discover that the Bill and Ted Trilogy is in pre-production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0 They can barely contain their eighties glee before welcoming Jim Territo, creator of The Daedalus 2 Mission: A Space Opera at Planet Ant Theater. Jim was joined by the director of the show, Rachel Biber. Also this week: Auditions for Oklahoma at Spotlight Players - July 9 & 10 Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Starlight Players - June 28 - July 1.  Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 040: Strange Things Are Afoot at the Circle-K

This week, Deb and Joe interview three youth players of St. Dustan's upcoming musical, Oliver. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 039: Oliver's All You Can Eat Buffet

This week, Deb and Joe interviewed Ryan Moore, director of Avon Players – The Bridges of Madison County, May 18th – 20th, 25th – 27th, June 1st – 2nd. Richmond Community Theater - Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, runs May 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th,  and 27th, 2018 Village Players of Birmingham production of She Loves Me, runs May  18th, 19th and 20th, 2018.  Starlight Theater - Children of Eden, runs May  18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Youth Summer Theater Camp Downriver Actors Guild – Summer Camp 2018  Stagecrafters – Audition - The Wild Party June 2nd, 2018 Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 038: This one time, at theater camp...

This week, Deb and Joe discuss record the show in the middle of Joe's final dress rehearsal for Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Richmond Community Theater. Joe interviews director Bryan Braun (who didn't know Joe was recording a podcast during the final dress rehearsal). The show runs May 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th,  and 27th, 2018. Village Players of Birmingham production of She Loves Me, runs May 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Joe interviews director Kevin Branshaw and leading actor Kathleen Duffy. Avon Players – The Bridges of Madison County, May 18th – 20th, 25th – 27th, June 1st – 2nd  Barefoot Productions – What Would You Do?, May 11th-13th, 18th-20th, 2018 Clarkston Village Players – Leading Ladies, May 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 Downriver Actors Guild – Heathers – The Musical, May 11th - 20th, 2018 Players Guild of Dearborn – Sweet Charity, May 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27, 2018 Ridgedale Players – Fox on the Fairway, May 11th - 20th, 2018 Rosedale Community Players – Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun, May 11-12 Southgate Community Players – Into the Woods, May 11-12 Stagecrafters – Annie, May 11- June 3 Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 037: Would You Like Some Ice Cream With Your Meat Pie?

This week, Deb and Joe discuss follow the acting career of Milky White, appearing in Into the Woods at Farmington Players. The Baker (Jason Wilhoite) and the Baker's Wife (Wendy Krekeler) discuss this great production. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 036: The Cow Who Died on Two Stages

This week, Deb and Joe discuss whether theater seasons should be selected for actors or audience members and talk to the director of St. Dustan's Theater production of Clybourne Park, Alan Ellias. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 035: Actor versus Audience - Picking a Theater Season

This week, Deb and Joe discuss the Scottish play and talk to the director of Farmington Players' production of And Then There Were None, Laurie Smalis. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 034: Murder served up by Christie and Shakespeare

This week, Deb and Joe discuss Stage Kisses with the director of Peter and the Star Catcher, Kevin Fitzhenry, at Grosse Pointe Theater  Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 033: Stage Kisses and Star Catchers

This week, Deb and Joe wish everyone a Happy 2018 and welcome John Luther, director of Stagecrafter's production of Into the Woods. Avon Players: Boeing, Boeing – January 19-February 3.  Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Auditions – Dial M for Murder – Sunday, January 21 5:30 and Monday, January 21 starting at 6:30.  Cuts and info available on their website.   Birmingham Village Players:  Ain't Misbehavin’ – January 19-Feb 4, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Clarkston Village Players: Escanaba in Love – already running through January 27.  Thurs 7:30, Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sun 2:00   Farmington Players:   Auditions – Into the Woods – Sunday, January 21 1:00 PM.  Info and cuts available on their website Grosse Pointe Theater:  Peter and the Star Catcher – Opens Sunday, Jan 21 and then runs 25-28 and Feb 1-3.  Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 at Pierce Auditorium in Grosse Pointe Park GPT is also holding tap workshops for their upcoming production of 42nd Street on Saturdays – January 20, February 17, March 10 and March 17 at 315 Fisher Road starting at 2:00 each date. Players Guild of Dearborn: Neil Simon’s Fools – already running through January 28 – Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00.   Stagecrafters:  Into the Woods – January 19-Feb 11 Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 on the Main Stage   Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.

FRP 032: Happy New Year to All in the Front Row

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