Theatre In 360°
As Oscar Wilde once said "It was only in the theatre, that I lived", and volunteers at community theatres know this to be true! Theatre in 360º is brought to you by The Colonial Players of Annapolis, with your host Jim Reiter. We will be keeping you up to date with current shows, discovering what is happening in and around the theatre community, and taking a close up look at those that keep it running.
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode 30 - Shannon Benil - Bump
Closing our 76th Season, Jim talks to Shannon Benil, the director of "Bump". Shannon talks about the power and pitfalls of technology to advance human connection, and the joys of live theatre.Bump runs from April 25 — May 17, 2025.<...
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Episode 30
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25:26
Episode 29 - Tom Wyatt - Working
Our Spring musical for Season 76 is Working — A Musical. Jim talks to the director, Tom Wyatt, about how important this localized version of Working is in the community, and his history with CP.Working runs from February 28 — March 29, ...
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Episode 29
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20:03
Episode 28 - Joe Thompson - A Visit From St. Nicholas
Welcome to the Holiday Season! Jim chats with Joe Thompson, the director of the season 76 holiday show and writer of the Holiday Showcase, all about children's theater and how joyfulness spreads when you remember to embrace the fun!A Vi...
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Episode 28
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28:21
Episode 27 - Mary Fawcett Watko - The Winslow Boy
Our second show of Season 76 is The Winslow Boy. Jim talks to the director, Mary Fawcett Watko, about her history with CP and the joys of casting great actors.The Winslow Boy runs from October 25 — November 16, 2024.
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Episode 27
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30:33
Episode 26 - Rikki Howie Lacewell - Tiny Beautiful Things
Starting our 76th Season, Jim talks to Rikki Howie Lacewell, the director of our season opener "Tiny Beautiful Things". Rikki extols the virtues of human connection, and the power of theatre to make us feel. Tiny Beautiful Things runs f...
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Episode 26
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25:14
Episode 25 - Martin & Leslie Thompson - The Returned
How did CP get to co-produce this new play? Jim talks to Martin and Leslie Thompson about their history with the theatre, and their irreverent new play debuting at this years Capital Fringe Festival.Only 4 performances at Theater J. For...
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Episode 25
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39:02
Episode 24 - Steve Tobin - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
For final show in the 75th Season, Jim talks to the director and current CP president, Steve Tobin. Steve ponders what it would be like to be able to “walk in another person’s shoes” and the power of empathy.The Curious Inci...
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Episode 24
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33:41
Episode 23 - Michelle Bruno and LeVar Betts - The Baker's Wife
Our fifth show in the 75th Season is the magnificent musical, The Baker's Wife. Jim talks to Michelle Bruno and LeVar Betts, director and music director, about live music, the love of theatre, and the joys of fresh warm bread.The Baker'...
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Episode 23
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30:47
Episode 22 - Rikki Howie Lacewell - Black History Month
Celebrating African Americans and the Arts this Black History Month. Jim talks to Rikki Howie Lacewell of Confidence Theatrics, about diversity in the arts and keeping the conversation going.See more about Confidence Theatrics here: htt...
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Episode 22
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45:25
Episode 21 - Edd Miller - Marjorie Prime
For our fourth show in the 75th Season, Marjorie Prime, Jim talks to longtime CP director Edd Miller. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? Edd just wants you to think! Marjorie Prime runs from January 1...
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Episode 21
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21:34
Episode 20 - A Christmas Carol 2023
Join a couple of Scrooges in this podcast as they talk to the Director — Debbie Barber-Eaton — and the Music Director — Sally Gilles — of this year's sell-out production of A Christmas Carol. You can still catch this year's production ...
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Episode 20
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29:48
Episode 18 - Beth Terranova - Tartuffe
Starting our 75th Season, Jim talks to Beth Terranova, the director of our season opener "Tartuffe". Beth is the wearer of many hats within the theatrical realm, and discusses the joy of satire, guest casting, and the need for volunteers....
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Episode 18
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31:15
Episode 17 - Alex Brady - Ravenscroft
Our latest venture with Theatre in 360° has Jim discussing Ravenscroft with the director Alex Brady. Alex talks about the vibrancy of costuming, the physicality of comedy, and how the truth can be painful.Ravenscroft runs from May...
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Episode 17
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31:18
Episode 16 - Vincent Musgrave - Putting It Together
In our latest podcast, Jim talks to Vincent Musgrave, the director of Putting It Together, about his theatrical background, grueling schedules, and his love of Sondheim. Putting It Together runs April 7 through May 6, 2023.Tick...
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Episode 16
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34:27
Episode 15 - Richard Atha-Nicholls - The Book of Will
Jim talks to Richard Atha-Nicholls, the director of The Book of Will.Richard discusses the history, the comedy, and the tragedy of directing in the round.The show runs February 24 through March 19, 2023.
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Episode 15
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35:08
Episode 14 - Robin Schwartz - Crimes of the Heart
Jim talks to Robin Schwartz, the director of Crimes of the Heart.Robin talks about her background in theater, the show and it's cast.The show runs January 6 through January 28, 2023.
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Episode 14
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26:38
Episode 13 - Bob Bartlett - Lýkos Ánthrōpos
Jim talks to Bob Bartlett about his new site specific play Lýkos Ánthrōpos as well as other site specific theatre, playwriting, and teaching.Lýkos Ánthrōpos runs October 21 - November 6, 2022, 8:00 PM (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
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Episode 13
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39:22
Episode 12 - Estelle Miller - The Lifespan of a Fact
Jim talks to Estelle Miller, the director of The Lifespan of a Fact. Estelle talks about her history in community theater, and her love of directing - especially plays that make you think.The show runs October 21 through No...
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Episode 12
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30:19
Episode 11 - The Cast of Art
Jim talks to the cast of Art (Sam Lunay, Tom Newbrough, and Jim himself), where they came from and where they're going.The show runs September 9, 2022 to October 1, 2022.https://tick...
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Episode 11
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23:41
Episode 10 - Debbie Barber-Eaton - Art
Jim talks to Debbie Barber-Eaton who is directing Art. Debbie talks about her history with The Colonial Players and what it's like directing Art in the round. The show runs September 9, 2022 to October 1, 2022.
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Episode 10
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22:02
Episode 9 - Andy McLendon and Charlotte Robinson
Stage manager extraordinaire, Andy McLendon, and prodigious master of props, Charlotte Robinson, join Jim to talk about how they got involved with theatre and what keeps them coming back out to play with the Colonial Players.
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Episode 9
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50:04
Episode 8 - Michelle Bruno, President - Children's Theatre of Annapolis
Michelle Bruno, the president of the Children's Theatre of Annapolis, talks to Jim about their latest production, the importance of storytelling, and the joys of working with younger actors in the community.Annie runs from May 6 - May 2...
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Episode 8
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34:21
Episode 7 - Freaky Friday
Jim talks to the two lead actors of Freaky Friday about being shut down in 2020 just before they moved to the theatre, and how grateful they are to bring Freaky Friday to fruition.Freaky Friday runs from April 22 - May 15, 2022.
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Episode 7
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27:40