ABQ Stages
Hosted by Matthew Van Wettering and James Cady
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A podcast designed to promote EVERYONE and EVERYTHING in the Albuquerque Theatre Community. Including:-Info on Upcoming Shows-Casting Corner-Interviews with Directors, Actors and Designers-And Much More…
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Nov 21, 2023
The WIckhams: Christmas at Pemberly w/ director and Vortex's Artistic Chairperson Leslee Richards
The Vortex presents Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon's The Wickham's: Christmas at Pemberly. Directed by Leslee Richards this show is in conjunction with The Adobe Theatre's Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly by the same authors. Leslee also takes the time to fill us in on the new Vortex season.
More information at vortexabq.org
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.org
Hosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van Wettering
Co-Host by James Cady
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Nov 7, 2023
Love and Information w/ director Joe Feldman
On this episode Joe Feldman fill us in on West End Productions new show Love and Information by Beth Kander. Joe gives us a peek into a play unlike anything he has directed before and the surprises it has brought him and the cast.
More information and love at westendproduction.org
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.org
Hosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van Wettering
Co-Host by James Cady
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Oct 31, 2023
Hazardous Materials w/ directors Lauren and Taylor Trujillo
The Vortex's latest production of Hazardous Materials by Beth Kander is being directed by the sister team Lauren and Taylor Trujillo. Lauren and Taylor give us some insight on the play and background on how they came to the ABQ. Tix and info at vortexabq.org.
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.org
Hosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van Wettering
Co-Host by James Cady
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Oct 24, 2023
Camelot w/ actors Zane Ivey and Brian Wise
Zane Ivey and Brian Wise, relatively new contributors to ABQ theatre, are kind enough to introduce us to Albuquerque Little Theatre's forthcoming production of a revamped Lerner and Loewes' Camelot! This new version, directed by Henry Avery, is sure to keep ABQ audiences entertained! Tix and info at albuquerquelittletheatre.org.
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.org
Hosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van Wettering
Co-Host by James Cady
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Sep 15, 2023
Gruesome Playground Injuries w/ director Stephanie Grillo
Actors' Studio 66 is producing Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph at The Black Cat Cultural Center. Director Stephanie Grillo is tasked with steering this ship and she tells how she and her two-person cast have weathered this white squall of a script. Stephanie, a UNM grad, also teaches at UNM and CNM.
Tix and Info at actorsstudio66.org
More ABQ Theatre news and info at abqtheatre.org
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!!
Host and Producer: Matthew Van Wettering
Co-Host: James Cady
Music by: Joshua Van Wettering
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Sep 8, 2023
Mr. Mallard's Magical Menagerie (A Sherlock Holmes Adventure) w/ director, producer, owner Cheri Costales
Cheri Costales is the owner of Elite Dance and Theatre in Albuquerque. She produces and directs her own original works that incorporate dance and theatre out of the Elite Dance School. In this episode, Cheri tells us about how this labor of love began and how her ambitions, as well as others, have helped that vision to grow.
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!!!
More info from and about ATG: abqtheatre.org
Elite website: elitedancetheatre.com
Here is a link to Elite's latest promo video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUKdX3WT1oE
Host and Producer: Matthew Van Wettering
Co-Host: Jim Cady
Music: Joshua Van Wettering (find him on Spotify)
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Aug 23, 2023
Calendar Girls w/ Adobe President and director Nancy Sellin
Nancy Sellin stops by to fill us in on Tom Firth's Calendar Girls. Nancy is directing this show at The Adobe Theatre. As The Adobe's president she also gives us and exclusive on the next season!! Tickets and info at adobetheater.org
More info about ABQ Theater Guild at abqtheater.org
COMING ATTRACTOINS and CASTING CORNER
Producer and Host - Matthew Van Wettering
Co-Host - James Cady
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Aug 23, 2023
Constellations w/ director Levi Gore
The Vortex presents Constellations by Nick Payne and directed by Levi Gore. Levi shares his fascination and history with this play and his history in the theatre. Info and tickets at vortexabq.org
More info from the ATG at abqtheatre.org
Producer and Host- Matthew Van Wettering
Co-host: James Cady
Music: Joshua Van Wettering
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Aug 5, 2023
Vicki Singer - President of Albuquerque Theatre Guild
In her second, nonconsecutive term as ATG's president Vicki Singer is leading the charge to promote and increase involvement with ABQ theatres. Vicki tells about the many programs that ATG offer's to the public and the theatres. For more information please log onto abqtheatre.org!
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!!
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Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Jul 19, 2023
Hurricane Diane w/ director Bridget S. Dunne
The Vortex present Hurricane Diane (Obie Award) by Madeleine George and directed by Bridget S. Dunne. Bridget shares what it is about this play and this group of actors that she loves so much. This award winning, contemporary play is sure to delight and enlighten.
More info at vortexabq.org
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Jul 10, 2023
Marry Me a Little w/ director Gloria Goodman
Gloria Goodman tells us the goods about Adobe's latest production of Marry Me a Little with music by Steven Sondheim and created by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene. This musical review is composed entirely of songs by Sondheim and plays without a single piece of dialogue. Tickets and info at adobetheater.org
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Jun 9, 2023
2023 NM Shakespeare Festival w/ Artistic Director Micah Linford
The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival has become a staple of ABQ theatre. Artistic Director Micah Linford tells us about how it got started, what's happening now and where it's headed in the future. This year they present A Mid-Summer Night's Dream directed by Julia Thudium and The Comedy of Errors directed by Paul Ford. More info @ newmexicoshakespearefest.org
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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May 26, 2023
Gloria w/ director Dodie Montgomery
The Black Cat Cultural Center and Actors' Studio 66 presents Gloria by Branden Jacob Jenkins directed by Dodie Montgomery. Dodie gives the run-down on this highly acclaimed play and tells us about her journey in the theatre.
CASTING CORNER and COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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May 20, 2023
Drinking Habits w/ director Yannig Morin
The Adobe Theatre presents Drinking Habits by Tom Smith and directed by Yannig Morin. Yannig talks about this runaway farce and the great cast that is helping bring it to ABQ audiences. Info and tickets at adobetheater.org.
CASTING CORNER and COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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May 12, 2023
Brainpeople w/ director Miguel Martinez
The Vortex presents Brainpeople by Jose Rivera and directed by Miguel Martinez. Miguel is a multi-faceted, ABQ talent who strives to bring our audiences something new and experiences they won't soon forget. Miguel tells about his long time appreciation for Jose Rivera's work, as well as others, and where he sees his own path leading in the theatre. More info at vortexabq.org
COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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May 5, 2023
ABQ Native American Theatre Festival w/ Artistic Director Kim Delfina Gleason
Kim Delfina Gleason, artistic director and promoter for Two Worlds, stops by to talk about the first annual ABQ Native American Theatre Festival. More info at...
Website: https://twoworldsnm.org (Donations through Paypal)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoWorldsNM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twoworlds_nm/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAec6wONgwmGaE2pq8-ndLg
COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
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Apr 23, 2023
Bard Crawl w/ Artistic Director and actor Amelia Ampuero
Duke City Repertory Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream for this season's Bard Crawl. DCRT Artistic Director, Amelia Ampuero, talks about this unique production and how it reaches atypical audiences in a relaxed environment. Amelia also tells us about the history of DCRT and their mission to serve ABQ audiences.
COMING ATTRACTIONS!!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
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Apr 11, 2023
The Revolutionists w/ actors Stacy Hasslebacher and Nicee Brown Wagner
The Adobe Theatre presents the Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Georgia Athearn. We got a chance to talk to two of the females from this ensemble production. Tickets and info at adobetheatre.org. COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
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Apr 5, 2023
Donna Marie Barra - Stage Manager Extraordinaire
Donna Marie Barra has been a Stage Manager for theatre's across the ABQ. She tells us about how she came to be and what it takes to be a great stage manager. Plus CASTING CORNER and COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
Music by Joshua Van Wettering
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
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Mar 23, 2023
The Drawer Boy w/ director Marc Comstock
Marc Comstock tells us about The Drawer Boy at Actors Studio 66. Tickets and info at actorsstudio66.org. COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
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Mar 16, 2023
The Yellow Boat w/ actors Colyn Morris and Jesse Liesveld
The Vortex presents The Yellow Boat and we sat down with Colyn Morris and Jesse Liesveld to talk about this powerful and endearing, directed by Ray Rey Griego. A few Shakespeare shenanigans, COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
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Mar 9, 2023
The Baby Monitor w/ actor Laura Gómez
Film and Television's Laura Gómez is in Santa Fe working on The Baby Monitor by David Stallings, currently running at the Santa Fe Playhouse. Laura tells us about the show and herself in this inspiring interview. Tickets and info at santafeplayhouse.org. Also check out COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
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Mar 6, 2023
Cabaret w/ director Theresa A. Carson
Jim and Matthew interview, ABQ newcomer, Theresa A. Carson about Cabaret- the latest production from Musical Theatre Southwest. Theresa heads up a phenomenal cast and design team that is sure to put on a terrific show. Info and tickets at mtsabq.org. We remember Arthur Alpert. COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!
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Feb 27, 2023
Inherit the Wind w/ director James Cady and actors Phil Shortell and Paul Ford
James Cady, Phil Shortell and Paul Ford get together and discuss the Inherit the Wind presented by The Adobe Theatre. Show info at adobetheater.org. We remember Marty Epstein. COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER.
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Feb 6, 2023
The Show w/ improvisors Alex Knight and Nan Kossar
Alex Knight and Nan Kossar talk IMPROV! With shows to see down at The Box and classes that are available to the whole community. Plus COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!
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Jan 24, 2023
Copenhagen w/ director Matt Heath
Matt Heath discusses the endeavor he is taking, with Actors' Studio 66 and his cast, into the alternate realms of Michael Frayn's Copenhagen.
Plus, CASTING CORNER & COMING ATTRACTIONS!!!
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Jan 14, 2023
Fusion Theatre at the Cell w/ Executive Director Dennis Gromelski
Dennis Gromelski, a staple of Albuquerque theatre and arts, tells us how he got his start and how his passion motivated him to help start the longest running professional theatre in New Mexico. It doesn't stop there though, Dennis is also a huge advocate for the arts and the cultural enrichment of our city. More info at fusionnm.org.
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Jan 14, 2023
The Dinner Party w/ director Lewis Hauser
Lewis Hauser brings his positivity to ABQ Stages and tell us why The Dinner Party is his favorite Neil Simon play. Lewis also talks about his life-long passion for the theatre and all the experience he brings to directing on our stages.
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Jan 9, 2023
Lava w/ director Kendra Rickert
Kendra Rickert discusses some of the things she loves about the play Lava by James Fritz. Kendra also tells us about her training and experience around the country and how it has brought her back to ABQ.
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Jan 4, 2023
Carolyn Meyer (Author and Playwright)
Carolyn Meyer, Author and Playwright from the ABQ, tells us about how her skills as a novelist have helped her create and perform her own original shows. Plus, Carolyn's ongoing tour with The Moth.
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Dec 26, 2022
The Dresser w/ Artistic Director Colleen Neary McClure
Colleen Neary McClure tells us about Westend Productions' mission, direction and their forthcoming production of Ronald Harwood's The Dresser.
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Nov 10, 2022
Deathtrap w/ director Henry Avery
Henry fills us in on the current show Deathtrap, the current season at Albuquerque Little Theatre and he also tells a little about his rich history of working in theatre. COMING ATTRACTIONS and Casting Corner!
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Oct 19, 2022
Blood Knot w/ director James Cady and actors Marcus Ivey and Matthew Van Wettering
James Cady, Marcus Ivey and Matthew Van Wettering discuss Athol Fugard's play Blood Knot and the journey they've had working with this play, so far.
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Sep 23, 2022
Opinionated Sl*t w/ Elizabeth Dwyer, Amelia Ampuero and Danielle Robertson
Three members of Duke City Rep talk about their upcoming, original play Opinionated Sl*t. A one person show that explores what intimate partner abuse really is. COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!
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Sep 20, 2022
The Belle of Amherst w/ actor Ronda Lewis
Check out this amazing interview with Ronda Lewis where she talk about her one-person show The Belle of Amherst. AND COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
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Aug 31, 2022
Almost, Maine w/ director and producer Mel Sussman
Mel Sussman gives us all the "deets" on everything going down in Rio Rancho. He tells about the current show (Almost, Maine) and the long road of trying to start a theater in the midst of the pandemic. COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
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Aug 22, 2022
Fable Factory - w/ director Paul Ford
An interview with actor, director, producer and former UNM professor Paul Ford. As always COMING ATTRACTIONS!!
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Aug 11, 2022
Seussical the Musical Jr. - w/ co-directors Doug Montoya and Kristin Berg
Interview with Doug Montoya and Kristin Berg about the Cardboard Playhouse and the Box.
As always COMING ATTRACTIONS...
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Aug 6, 2022
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - w/ director Ryan Jason Cook
An interview with Ryan Jason Cook, ABQ Coming Attractions and Casting Corner!
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Jul 28, 2022
The Women of Lockerbie - w/ Director Pete Parkin
Interview with director Pete Parkin, Coming Attractions and Casting Corner.
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Jul 28, 2022
NM Shakespeare Festival - w/ Julia Thudium and Debi Kierst
Julia Thudium (As You Like It) and Debi Kierst (King Lear) join us to talk the New Mexico Shakespeare Festival. All episodes include Coming Attractions and Casting Corner.
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