TBOT_S02E16 - EP.49 - Pollen Is In The Air
In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss various topics related to theater. They share their theater experiences, including seeing the national tour of Frozen and Dreamgirls at the McCarter Theater. They also talk about the importance of opening nights and creating a special experience for the audience.
TBOT_S02E15 - EP.48 - Are You Not Entertained?
In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss the relevance of award shows in the theater industry and the challenges faced by the theater community. They explore the need for subsidization in theater and the impact of ticket prices on accessibility. They also touch on the widening gap between the rich and the poor and its effect on the arts.
TBOT_S02E14 - EP.47 - BLACK OUT NIGHTS
In this conversation, Darnelle and Mitch discuss potential working titles for their podcast and the challenges of finding the right one. They also talk about the production of Little Shop of Horrors and the practice of replacing leads in long-running shows.
TBOT_S02E13 - EP.46 - Another 100 People
In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss various topics related to the business of theater. They talk about the high cost of Broadway tickets and the challenges of opening new productions. They also explore the changing audience for theater and the decline in Broadway theaters.
TBOT_S02E12 - EP.45 - WINTER BREAK
In this conversation, Mitch Weiss and Darnelle Radford discuss the challenges and issues facing the theater industry. They explore topics such as resistance to change, work conditions, budgeting, audience expectations, the influence of celebrity, the need for development of new works, and the importance of fundraising and planning.
TBOT_S02E11 - EP.44 - In 2024, We’ll All Be Kings
We are looking optimistically into the new year. We are hopeful that our community will thrive and we are looking forward to what is ahead…We may also be crazy.