“Lion of the West" and other plays about Davy Crockett

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and his son Ethan discuss the legend of American historical figure Davy Crockett, and several times his persona was portrayed onstage.

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest playwright Jack Canfora discuss horror in theatre, and a theatre in Paris which gave us a term for anything shocking and horrifying in theatre, The Grand Guignol. "Jericho" by Jack Canfora - Performed by New Normal Rep

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes back standup comedian and actor Mary Kennedy (Guest from Episode 101, "Amusement Park Musicals," and Episode 71, "Is 'Cats' Any Good?" to tell her tales of theatre horror.

No new episode for holiday week 2024!   Also, Aaron is taking a break from creating new episodes for a while, as he gets ready to direct a big production.  See you sometime in the new year!

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guests Dustin Hebert and Zach Schneider examine the phenomenon of theatre ghosts and some famous hauntings throughout the world. SOURCES - "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" Wyoming HS ThesFest

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Mary Kennedy "Shameless" dive deep into the world of Amusement Park Musicals, where many theatre professionals have gotten their start. SOURCES for "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" @MKennedyComedy - Instagram feed for Mary Kennedy

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) brings back returning guest Olivia Ruggiero for this milestone 100th episode. Aaron and Liv discuss the iconic musical 'Cabaret' and how it has been able to dodge controversy for decades despite difficult subject matter and a poignant message. SOURCES for "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" Aaron's appearances on "The History of European Theatre," all about the genre of the British Pantomime: Part 1 on Spotify Part 2 on Spotify Part 1 on Apple Podcasts Part 2 on Apple Podcasts

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Jenni Reed discuss the strategies and difficulties of playing Roxie Hart, the main character in the musical "Chicago," and the many interesting iterations of the character seen on Broadway over the last several decades.

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) replays a section of his appearance on the podcast "High Tales of History," in which he discussed with hosts Laurel Rockall and KT Wahl other methods of entertainment against which theatre had to compete for attention. High Tales of History, Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts High Tales of History, Episode 41 on Spotify

Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) brings back a returning guest, his son Ethan, to discuss one of the most widely studied and performed plays of the twentieth century, the anti-totalitarian allegory, "Rhinoceros" by Eugene Ionesco.