Michael asks Nathan to help him brainstorm for his upcoming production of Misery. 

Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges on their recent projects. Nathan directed a touring production of The Little Mermaid and Michael directed his original work, Rigby Redd. The music for Rigby Redd is available on any streaming platform!&...

Michael and Nathan discuss recent ways they've been involved in the educational system. Nathan talks about Legendary Productions rentals to schools of sets, props, and costumes, and Michael discusses his CTE (Career Technical Education) class a...

John, the soundman, challenges Michael and Nathan to a game of theater trivia. Do they actually know anything, or will they be stumped?  

Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges of putting up their recent productions. 

Michael and Nathan take questions from listeners, and discuss advice to new playwrights, casting family members, loyalty vs talent, and the discussion of politics in the theater.

Michael and Nathan discuss the shows on their line ups. Michael talks about his love for the mischief Theater Company. 

Michael and Nathan reflect on the year 2023 and the lessons they learned. 

After a mid season hiatus, Michael and Nathan are back, and catching up with everything that transpired in their lives over the last few months. Nathan discusses his latest production, and Michael talks about his recent trip to New York. 

Michael and Nathan host a small panel discussion about the lessons taught in theater, particularly the controversial lessons. This can apply to educational theater, church theater, community theater, etc. It is nearly impossible to create deep,...

Colby Banks joins Michael and Nathan to discuss the casting of different races in productions. 

Michael and Nathan discuss Nathan's recent production of Steel Magnolias, done in the round. Nathan has never tried directing "in the round" but he didn't let that stop him. Listen and hear what he learned! 

Nathan and Michael discuss Michael's upcoming season at Play With Your Food, and Michael announces his next original show which will debut in March. 

Michael interviews Nathan about "Hello Dolly" at the Redlands Bowl. Nathan talks about directing the musical for the Redlands Bowl centennial season. 

Michael and Nathan start out their second season discussing keyboard warriors - aka, people who did not get cast by a theater and go home and post angry rants on social media. Want to hear what directors and producers think of these posts? Have...

Michael and Nathan take a question from an anonymous listener who asksabout directors and producers who cast themselves in roles or give the best parts to their family members. Michael feels this question may be directed at him. 

On this episode of The upstaging Gentlemen Podcast, Nathan discusses his newest addition to Legendary Productions, Legendary Nights. "Legendary Nights" is an upscale afterhours event that features specialty performances.  Michael interview...

Michael and Nathan take two questions from listeners. The first question asks what a director should do when cast or crew decides they're not on board with the vision of the director. The second question is about the benefits/dangers of method ...

Michael and Nathan take a phone call from an upset parent whose young daughter was publicly embarrassed and yelled at on stage by her director. The theater's vetting practices are called into question. This is a great episode to remind director...

Nathan asks Michael about his new original play, "The Girl In The Picture". Michael discusses the writing process, the characters, the cast, and what the audience can expect when the show debuts in Hemet, CA this may.

Michael and Nathan take a question from a listener on actors who audition for multiple shows at the same time. Disclaimer - Michael is in a grumpy mood this day.

Nathan discusses his recent production of Into the Woods in which a lead actress broke a bone mid show. 

In this episode, guest writer and performer, Cathy Flores, interviews Michael Tennant on the art of writing a script. 

Nathan and Michael discuss lessons their dad's taught them, and how those lessons have proven useful to them in their theatrical endeavors. Also.... while we have listeners on all continents, we really want to hear from our German ...

Michael and Nathan get a tricky question from a listener - What's better, a Theater degree or practical experience? If you are considering spending the money on a theater degree, check out this episode. We won't try and sway you either way, but...