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From Forward Theater Company, a podcast featuring Jen Uphoff Gray, Julie Swenson and Mike Fischer as they discuss theater issues on a local, regional, and national level.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
In this episode, we debate the use of Intimacy Design in the rehearsal process, which works to assist with the choreography of intimate or emotionally sensitive moments on stage. It doesn't take long for the team to go to the mat over this unique trend in American theater.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
In this episode, we discuss the power and popularity of post-show talkbacks, and tell David Mamet to go kick rocks.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
In this episode, the team gives their "can't wait to see" lists for 2019, including productions in Wisconsin, the midwest, and Broadway.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
In this episode, the group announces the 2019-20 season for Forward Theater Company, and discusses the process involved in choosing each production.
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
On this episode, the group discusses the use of a resident performing company and its impact on area professionals. Forward Theater is used as an example as well as two other highly successful regional theaters in Wisconsin, American Players Theatre and Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
The team talks about the choice to produce as a union-based company, how unions influence careers in Wisconsin and the Midwest, and the recent end to the AEA/Broadway League strike.
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
In this introductory episode, the team explains the foundation of Forward Theater Company, a unique professional theater in Madison, WI.