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March 15, 2020

Michael Grant Interview and The Zombie Apocalypse

Today we discuss Ray's addiction to chocolate-covered berries, our current pandemic, and most importantly, we have a special interview with the UK based musician, Michael Grant. Michael Grant's Web Site: https://www.michaelgrantmusician.com/ Michael A. Grant is a freelance musician, proficient on clarinets, bassoon, saxophones and flute. He is currently based in Manchester but available for work throughout the universe. Michael is an experienced performer in a variety of genres, including orch...
Feb. 18, 2020

Interview - Sara Moore

Today's guest is Sara Moore Sara Moore is an award-winning American clown. Her new show is called "The Supers" Moore has created, directed, and performed material for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The Krofft Puppets, Royal Caribbean International, Tropicana Hotels and Resorts, The New Pickle Circus, Six Flags Show Productions, and Merv Griffin’s Resorts Casino and Hotels, among others. She also wrote, directed, and co-produced the independent feature film “Homo Heights” starring ...
Nov. 28, 2019

Ray's Shorts - Circle Mirror Trransformation Final Thoughts

As we close the show Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts, I reflect on the play and my experiences with it with it. Music by Carly Ozard: https://carlyozard.com Green Room on Air Web Site: http://raysgreenroom.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
Nov. 22, 2019

Circle Mirror Transformation - Misty Megia and Emma Nelson

Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker Directed by Misty Megia Livermore Arts Tickets: https://lvpac.org/ Synopsis: When four lost New Englanders enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community center drama class and begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. Circle Mirror Transformation is a charming and beautifully-crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadne...
Nov. 17, 2019

Ray's Shorts - An Actor on the Road - Nov 17, 2019

The Two Show Day. CAST Rebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at Altarena Playhouse, and Abigail Adams in “1776” for Tri-Valley Valley Theatre. Rebecca spends her free time hiking, playing video games, and eating all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue. John Girot* (Shultz) make h...
Nov. 16, 2019

Ray's Shorts - An Actor on the Road - Nov 16, 2019

Opening night of Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore arts. https://lvpac.org/event/circle-mirror-transformation/2019-11-15/ CAST Rebecca Davis (Theresa) recently appeared as Christine Daaé in the Ohlone College/Stage 1 Theatre production of “Phantom of the Opera.” Other favorite credits include Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady” at Contra Costa Civic Theatre, Laurey Williams in “Oklahoma!” at Altarena Playhouse, and Abigail Adams in “1776” for Tri-Valley Valley Theatre. Rebecca spends he...
Nov. 15, 2019

Ray's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 14, 2019

The rehearsal process. Insomnia and Stage Fright. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
Nov. 13, 2019

Ray's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 12, 2019

Dress rehearsal with the set. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
Nov. 13, 2019

Ray's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 10, 2019

The first dress rehearsal for Circle Mirror Transformation at Livermore Arts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
Nov. 8, 2019

Ra's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 8, 2019

RaysgreenRoom.com CarlyOzard.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
Nov. 6, 2019

Ray's Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 5, 2019

Rehearsing CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION with Livermore Arts. Livermore Arts: https://lvpac.org/ Rayrenati.com RaysGreenRoom.com Music: CarlyOzard.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
Nov. 4, 2019

Ray’s Shorts - An Actor on the Road Nov 3, 2019

Driving home from rehearsal of “Circle Mirror Transformation” in Livermore, CA. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
Oct. 3, 2019

Interview - Shannon Davis and Nick Ishimaru of Theatre of Yugen

Theatre of Yugen Web Site http://www.theatreofyugen.org/ Puppets & Poe Directed by Shannon R. Davis Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, devised by Theatre of Yugen, enacted with post-consumer material puppets. BE VERY AFRAID October 3 - November 2, 2019 Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8 PM $15 STUDENTS, $35 GENERAL ADMISSION, $45 VIP (INCLUDES FREE DRINKS) Preview on October 3: Use Code “PREVIEW” at checkout for $20 Tickets Featuring: Ella Cooley, Alan Coyne, Shannon R. Davis, Steven Flores, Nick Ish...
Sept. 14, 2019

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney and a Chat with Cristina Anselmo and Neva Hutchinson

Neva and Cristina have been seen on stage in London, the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. Neva has performed in over 60 stage productions and has worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Will Smith, Jon Voight and others. Cristina has worked at many of the professional companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angles including Theatreworks, Capital Stage, Pacific Rep. and the Grove Theatre (L.A.). Ray has teamed up with these two powerhouses to put together a production of "Love Letters" by A.R. Gu...
Aug. 14, 2019

Cate Hayman - Starring in Cabaret at SF Playhouse

Cate Hayman, a Bay Area Local, is making her SF Playhouse debut as Sally Bowles! She is a rising senior musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University. SF Playhouse Web Site Green Room on Air Web Site Carly Ozard ________ greenroomonair@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
July 19, 2019

Ray's Shorts - The Cabaret Catastrophe

Ready to interview the fabulous Cate Hayman (Sally Bowles) at SF Playhouse, I forgot to turn on the recorder and we talked but nothing was saved. This is a mistake I will never make again! Cabaret at SF Playhouse is a must see musical. Get your tickets here. __________ Green Room On Air Opening and Closing music by Carly Ozard --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
July 14, 2019

Ray's Shorts 7-14-2019

Ray talks about his second time seeing Hamilton, more on Cabaret at SF Playhouse, living life as a cabby, and the Toure de France. www.raysgreenroom.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
July 8, 2019

Ray’ Shorts Outdoors

More thoughts on the musical Cabaret. The British parody film: Hot Fuzz on Netflix --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
July 6, 2019

Ray's Shorts: Cabaret at San Francisco Playhouse

If you happen to be in San Francisco or even if you have to make a special trip, a must see show that’s happening right now is the fantastic musical Cabaret playing at the San Francisco Playhouse. Do yourself a favor and go see this show! https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
July 5, 2019

San Francisco Mime Troupe

Recently I spoke with Ellen Callas and Daniel Savio of the Tony Award winning SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE. The company opened a new musical today entitled "Treasure Island". "Treasure Island" - is it the mythical isle where untold wealth awaits marauding pirates, or the freezing cold, artificial island in the middle of San Francisco Bay awaiting cut-throat developers? Or is it both? That's the question for Jill Hawkins when an old sea-dog of a developer drops anchor in her office at City Hall, a...
June 11, 2019

Bruce Vilanch and Broadway Bares/San Francisco Strips IV

NEW YORK CITY’S SEXIEST BENEFIT STRIP SHOW, "BROADWAY BARES" HAS COME TO SAN FRANCISCO AND WILL FEATURE MANY OF THE BAY AREA’S HOTTEST DANCER/STRIPPERS. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019 DNA LOUNGE Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 8pm 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco (near Harrison) Proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and REAF. Performance Director: Damien Beard​ Production Director: Emily Schreck Artistic Director: Leanne Borghesi Executive Producers: Ken Henderson & Joe Seiler Ticket...
May 27, 2019

Ray's Shorts - May 26, 2019

We all have a lot to be grateful for despite whatever hardships we may encounter. I also talk about staged readings, and the TV shows True Detective season three, and Barry, both on HBO. Music - CarlyOzard.com Rayrenati.com Raysgreenroom.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
May 11, 2019

Maureen McVerry Interview

Today’s special guest Maureen McVerry has been a fixture of entertainment here in the San Francisco Bay Area for well over 3 decades. She is the winner of 7 SF Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards (SFBATCC) and 2 Dramalogue Awards. McVerry’s film credits include Nine Months, The Dead Pool, Big Business, True Believer, Howard the Duck ,The Ox and the Eye and Crackers. On TV, Full House and Divorce Court. In 1993 Maureen McVerry created VERRY McVERRY her ever evolving Cabaret Show and has perfo...
May 2, 2019

May 1, 2019 21:56 - Ray's Shorts

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