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Front Row Podcast

A podcast about Community Theater in Metropolitan Detroit. Hosted by Deb Dworkin and Joe Munem, both fixtures on local amateur stages.
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Dec 24, 2018

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.

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Last minute gift ideas? How about a KISS Kasket?

Oct 5, 2018

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.

 

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Oct 2, 2018

Deb and Joe interview Maureen Mansfield, director of Farmington Players’ production of Brighton Beach Memoirs.

Barefoot ProductionsAn Enemy of the People

Audition – Norma & Wanda

Southgate Players – Evil Dead

Ridgedale Players – Audition – In-laws, Outlaws and other People (who should be shot)

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Sep 15, 2018

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!

 

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Sep 5, 2018

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 GuildNonsense  - 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

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Jul 13, 2018

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.

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Jun 29, 2018

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. 

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May 26, 2018

This week, Deb and Joe interview three youth players of St. Dustan's upcoming musical, Oliver.

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May 18, 2018

This week, Deb and Joe interviewed Ryan Moore, director of Avon PlayersThe 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 GuildSummer Camp 2018 

Stagecrafters – Audition - The Wild Party June 2nd, 2018

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May 11, 2018

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 PlayersThe Bridges of Madison County, May 18th – 20th, 25th – 27th, June 1st – 2nd 

Barefoot ProductionsWhat Would You Do?, May 11th-13th, 18th-20th, 2018

Clarkston Village PlayersLeading Ladies, May 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19

Downriver Actors GuildHeathers – The Musical, May 11th - 20th, 2018

Players Guild of DearbornSweet Charity, May 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27, 2018

Ridgedale PlayersFox on the Fairway, May 11th - 20th, 2018

Rosedale Community PlayersKiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun, May 11-12

Southgate Community PlayersInto the Woods, May 11-12

StagecraftersAnnie, May 11- June 3

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May 3, 2018

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.

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Feb 27, 2018

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.

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Feb 20, 2018

This week, Deb and Joe discuss the Scottish play and talk to the director of Farmington Players' production of And Then There Were NoneLaurie Smalis.

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Jan 30, 2018

This week, Deb and Joe discuss Stage Kisses with the director of Peter and the Star Catcher, Kevin Fitzhenry, at Grosse Pointe Theater 

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Jan 18, 2018

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

 

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Dec 8, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe share their theatre audience horror stories and invite their listeners to share their stories for future episodes.

Avon Players:

A Christmas Story – two chances left to catch it – Dec 8 & 9.  Performances at 8:00 PM – plus a special matinee performance on Saturday, 12/9 at 2:00

Barefoot Productions:

Moving from Plymouth to a Civic Center Plaza in Livonia.  They are looking for some help with their move and renovation – if you have building skills or otherwise wish to lend a hand, check their website for details.

Birmingham Village Players: 

Seussical Junior – Dec 7-10 – performances   Thurs/Fri 7:00, Sat 2:00 and 7:00 and Sun at 2:00

Sing in the Season “Snowed In” – fundraiser – Dec 17 at 2:00 PM

 

Downriver Actors Guild:

Annie – already running – performing through Dec 17.  Fri/Sat 7:30 and Sun 3:00

Farmington Players:

Greetings - When Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancé to meet his traditional Catholic family on Christmas Eve, it’s a recipe for disaster.  But when Andy’s intellectually disabled younger brother Mickey unexpectedly spouts the word “Greetings!” the entire family’s belief system is turned upside down.  Author Tom Dudzick also penned our successful production of Miracle on South Division Street. 

Already running – performing through Dec 17.  Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sun 2:00

Grosse Pointe Theater: 

1940’s Radio Hour – opens today Dec 3 and runs 7-10 and 14-16.  Evening performances at 8:00 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.  Performing at University Liggett School Auditorium.

Ridgedale Players: 

Junior Actors of Ridgedale – The Story of the Velveteen Rabbit – Dec 9 & 10 Performances at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM on Saturday and 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Sunday.

Stagecrafters: 

Elf Junior!  - runs Dec 8 – 17 – Thurs/Fri 8:00 PM, Sat at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM and Sun at 2:00 PM

Auditions for Bug a Thriller – Sunday and Monday, Dec 10 and 11 – registration at 6:00, start at 6:30

Starlight Theater: 

Best Christmas Pageant Ever – current running through Dec 17 – performances at 7:30 PM

St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild

Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) – Dec 8-17, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

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Nov 1, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe interview local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, author of It Came from Mars playing at Rosedale Community Players,  about his career.

Birmingham Village Players:

Leading Ladies

 

Grosse Pointe Theater: 

Fisk for Footlights

Sunday, November 5, 2017 – 6:00 pm

Join Jef Fisk for an evening of amusing music & thoughtful FUN

City Kitchen

16844 Kercheval Avenue

Grosse Pointe, MI

All proceeds benefit GPT

 

Auditions for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying

November 4-5, 1-4:00 PM

At 315 Fisher Road

 

Ridgedale Players: 

On Golden Pond

November 3-19 – Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sundays at 2:00

 

St Dunstan’s: 

Children’s show ---- 

Cinderella and the Cookie Caper

November 3-12

Fridays at 7:30, Sat/Sun shows at 1:00 and 3:00 PM

 

Stagecrafters: 

A Raisin in the Sun

November 3-18, Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

 

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Oct 23, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe, in the spirit of Halloween, invites you to send them your audio clip (.wav or .mp3) telling us about a ghost story from your theater. They also interview Dale Feldpausch, director of Birmingham Village Players' production of Leading Ladies.

Audition - Other Desert Cities - Grosse Pointe Theatre

The Graduate - Richmond Community Theater

It Came from Mars - Rosedale Community Players

Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild

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Oct 14, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe bid community theater's nicest guy adieu in a tribute to his contribution to the arts in Metro Detroit. Those wishing to pay respects to Bill's family may contact the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home.

Rehearsal for Murder - Barefoot Productions

Audition: Almost MaineBarefoot Productions

Here on the Flight Path -  Clarkston Village Players

Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild

The Laramie Project - The Lakeland Players

Falsettos - St. Dunstan's Theatre

Detroit '67 - Stagecrafters

 

 

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Sep 26, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe interview Chris Polhill, Director of Becky's New Car at Ridgedale Players and Nancy Cooper, Director of Calendar Girls at Farmington Players.  

Ridgedale Players - Becky's New Car

Farmington Players - Calendar Girls

Grosse Pointe Theater - The Pirates of Penzance

Players Guild of Dearborn -  Come Blow Your Horn

Southgate Community Players - Annie Jr.

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Sep 16, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe kick off the second season of Front Row Podcast by interviewing Danielle Caralis, the lead of Birmingham Village Players' production of Anything Goes. 

Auditions for St. Dustan's The Ultimate Christmas Show (directed by host Deb).

Now playing:

Avon Players - Ship of Dreams: Titanic - The Musical

Stagecrafters - Sister Act

Downriver Actor's Guild: Princess Dianna - The Musical

 

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Jun 21, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe interview Master Carpenter and set builder Michael Campion as they bid season one of Front Row Podcast adieu

 

 

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May 30, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe interview Erin Johnson, the lead of St. Dustan's production of 42 Street. 

Clarkston Village Players: Performance - Driving Miss Daisy 

Downriver Actor’s Guild: Performance - Dearly Departed

Grosse Pointe Theater: Audtions - The Pirates of Penzance 

 

Stagecraft's: Performance - Jesus Christ Superstar

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May 5, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe interview Marie Lee, Director of Ridgedale Players' production of Picasso at the Lapine Agile.

Clarkston Village PlayersSelf Help – comedy, May 5-20, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

Downriver Actor’s Guild: Oliver, May 5-21, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 3:00

Grosse Pointe Theater:  Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, May 7-20, Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

Ridgedale Players: Picasso at the Lapine Agile, May 5-21, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00

Players Guild of Dearborn: Sugar – (The Some Like it Hot musical), May 5-28, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:30

Richmond Community Theater: The Odd Couple (female version), May 5-14, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 (doors open a half hour before curtain)

Southgate Community Players: A Chorus Line, May 5-13,  - May 5, 6 and 12 at 7:00 PM and May 13 at 3:00 PM

Stagecrafters: Audition – Footloose – youth theater production, Saturday, May 6 at the Baldwin Theater , Registration at 8:00 AM, Auditions at 9:00 AM

Sterling Civic Theater: Audition – The Wizard of Oz, May 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 6:30-8:30 PM 

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Apr 26, 2017

This week, Deb and Joe interview two of the cast members of Spamalot, Tom Arwady and Jason Dilly, opening this weekend at Farmington Players. 

Rosedale Community Players: The Gin Game - opening April 28

Stagecrafters: Edward Albee's Seascape – through April 30

Starlight Theater:  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – April 28  

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