the MadStage Podcast

Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Dana Pellebon and say farewell to the MadStage Podcast after one year of hosting.

Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist Whitney Derendinger about acting, his other theater work, and the big bushy beard he was growing at the time for an upcoming role.

Suzan and Buzz chat with theatre artist HJ (Heather Jane) Farr about her adventures in theatre.

Suzan and Buzz chat with Impresario and Theater Artist Tony Trout, best known for his leadership role in Are We Delicious? Tony talks about his passion for live theatre and the many hats he wears in the local theatre community.

Buzz chats with Lead Producer Simone LaPierre and Director Suzan Kurry about Bartell Ball Drop Blitz 4, a co-production of Know Better Productions and Mercury Players Theatre.  "A group of writers, directors, and actors gather on December 30th to pick names, themes, and writing challenges out of a hat. Then – in teams – they create magnificent theatrical mayhem over the next 24 hours, resulting in an awesome New Year's Eve production that's the best end-of-year extravaganza!!! The Blitz is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you're gonna get :) Proceeds will benefit the Bartell in its gala 20th Anniversary season."

Suzan and Buzz chat with Does Everything But Lighting Artist Malissa Petterson on this week's podcast.

Buzz chats with Suzan Kurry (Hermione), Amy Rowland (Harry Potter) and Sam White (director) about Mercury Theater's upcoming production of "Harry Potter and the Pet Rock" at the Bartell. HARRY POTTER and the PET ROCK By Nick Schweitzer Directed by Sam D. White The gang from Hogwarts gets the holiday "panto" treatment! Loaded with slapstick humor, corny jokes, and silly song parodies, this original twist on the beloved tale of the boy wizard will delight kids and adults alike. Cheering for the heroes and booing for the baddies is strongly encouraged in this family-friendly holiday treat! IMMATURE AUDIENCES ONLY! PARENTAL DISCRETION DISCOURAGED! Produced by Mercury Players Theater at Bartell Theater's Drury Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St. , Madison Performances: December 15-30, 2017 Performance Times:  Friday–Saturday, December 15–16 @ 7:00pm Sunday, December 17 @ 2:00pm  Thursday–Friday, December 21–22 @ 7:00pm Sunday, December 23 @ 2:00pm  Thursday–Friday, December 28–29 @ 7:00pm Saturday, December 30 @ 2:00pm FINAL PERFORMANCE http://madstage.com/Shows/harrypottera171001.html

Suzan and Buzz chat with Jan Levine Thal about Madison's Kathie Rasmussen Women's Theatre (KRASS). http://krasstheatre.com/

Suzan and Buzz chat with director Louise Stout and actor Gina Gomez about StageQ's upcoming production of Twilight of the Golds at the Bartell Theatre. Twilight of the Golds By Jonathan Tolins Directed by Louise Stout When David learns his sister is pregnant, he and the entire Gold family couldn't be happier. However, using newly discovered technology, Suzanne learns her fetus will most likely suffer from the same condition as David, being gay. What happens next forces the entire Gold family to confront issues of bigotry, evolution and the limits of love. What would you do? Produced by StageQ at Bartell Theatre's Evjue Stage, 113 E. Mifflin St., Madison Performances: December 1-16, 2017 Performance Times:  Friday 7:30 PM 12/1/17 Saturday 7:30 PM 12/2/17 Wednesday 7:30 PM 12/6/17 Thursday 7:30 PM 12/7/17 Friday 7:30 PM 12/8/17 Saturday 7:30 PM 12/9/17 Sunday 2:00 PM 12/10/17 Wednesday 7:30 PM 12/13/17 Thursday 7:30 PM 12/14/17 Friday 7:30 PM 12/15/17 Saturday 2:00 PM 12/16/17

Suzan and Buzz chat with actors Zachariah Sterner and Easton Smith about Express Yourself's upcoming production of "Spring Awakening" at the Bartell.