Podcasts by DAG presents: Curtain Call
Curtain Call is a tell-all behind the scenes look into the lives of performers and backstage talent alike at the Downriver Actors Guild located in Wyandotte, Michigan. Join host Benjamin Apostle as he pulls the curtain back on some of downriver's most talented individuals.
Further podcasts by Benjamin Apostle & Bryan Aue
Podcast on the topic Darstellende Kunst
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"Planting the Seed": 2nd St Performing Arts Center from 2021-03-14T20:00
In this episode the Downriver Actors Guild announces some exciting news! We are developing a performing arts center and moving! Listen to host Benjamin Apostle get all the details from Artistic ...
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"No One Cares For You A Smidge"The Power of the Ensembles from 2021-02-28T20:00
This week on Curtain Call we dive into a highly requested topic, ensembles! Ashley Blevins and Sam Ramirez join us as we discuss what makes a show special and spectacular. Our guests share their...
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"Please, Disney Gods..."Screen and Stage Adaptations from 2021-02-14T20:00
In today’s episode host Benjamin Apostle and guests Sarah, Dylan and Nathan discuss a multitude of adaptations, including Book of Mormon, spicy butt holes a la cats the movie, and our queen Juli...
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"Let Us Be Your Diversity Guides" from 2021-01-31T17:00
It's here!! Part 2 of the interview with Spencer Genrich and Sebastian Adams. Listen to the two discuss the issues facing the LGBTQ community in local theater and their suggestions for how ...
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"It All Comes Down to Effort" from 2021-01-17T21:00
In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle leads a discussion on an issue that plagues community theaters. Does community theater have a responsibility to include all members of the commu...
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"My Personal Pronouns are..." from 2021-01-03T17:00
Greetings and A Happy New Year to all our listeners! Yay 2021!
This week we have an amazing episode! Joining host Benjamin Apostle are fan favorite Spencer Genrich and newcomer Sebastia...
Broadway Villains: The Great(ish) Debate from 2020-10-30T13:00
In episode 2 of season 2, host Benjamin Apostle discusses the idea of Broadway Villains with guests Kenny Konaszewski and Jesslyn Kostopoulos. Favorite villains, best villain song, the anti-hero...
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The Show Must Go On! from 2020-10-18T21:00
We're Baaaaaaack!
Host Benjamin Apostle and Producer Bryan are back with your inside look behind the curtain of all the theaters in the downriver area. In our first episode back si...
Pulling back the curtain on The Curtain Call from 2020-03-23T20:00
In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle sits down with ?????, wait huh, this can't be right. He sits down with Producer Bryan? The two share how the podcast got started and named,...
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State of the Theater: COVID-19 Edition from 2020-03-14T12:00
!!Special Edition!!
The theater management team of Joel Bias Director of Operations, Denny Connors Director of Development, and Debbie Aue Artistic Director all sit down with host Benja...
Spotlight Series: Inspire Theatre from 2020-03-10T22:00
This week we are changing things up! We are releasing our first in a line of Spotlight Series showcasing other community theater groups in the southeastern Michigan area. First up, Inspire Theat...
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A Real Downriver Success Story from 2020-02-25T21:00
This week we change things up! Host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Ryan Crum, a professional bass player for local, regional, and touring musical theater. Currently, Ryan is the bass player for...
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"Not Right or Not White?" from 2020-02-11T21:00
In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle takes a deep dive into the discussion of minoritized people and groups in community theater. Leading the discussion are our guests Amanda Chatil...
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Duct Tape&Swords: A Stage Manager's Best Friend from 2020-01-28T21:00
In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle sits down with 3 stage managers (Kristin Davis, Maria Vespa, and Valerie Compau) as they discuss what it takes to stage manage both community an...
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“A Woman Would Never Get Away With That” from 2020-01-14T21:00
In our 2020 return, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Ashley Blevins, Kayla Harwood, and Gerald Hymer to discuss the pervasive problem of male privilege in community theater. The three share ...
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How long you been in plaid? ... Forever from 2019-12-15T21:00
In our last episode of 2019, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with the guys from Forever Plaid to discuss embarrassing moments on stage, gold stars, and of course their show. Be sure to listen al...
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You don't live here??? from 2019-12-08T18:00
In this week's episode of Curtain Call, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with downriver directing royalty Paul Bruce and Debbie Aue. The two share stories about their current productions, ho...
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Life outside of DAG from 2019-12-01T20:00
In this week's episode of the Curtain Call, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Taylor Charbonneau and Sydnee Corbin to discuss how other theater compaines compare to the Downriver Actors ...
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“Casted is not a word!” from 2019-11-24T22:00
They're baaaaack! One episode wasn't enough to contain these two powerhouses. In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle continues his discussion with Former Downriver Child Sta...
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Avenue A Cappella: The Episode from 2019-11-20T00:00
In this weeks episode (albeit delayed due to Producer Bryan), host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Avenue A Cappella members Kyle Harwood and Melanie Aue. The two discuss the origins of the grou...
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Former Downriver Child Star SAM RAMIREZ!...and Nathan from 2019-11-10T14:00
In this week's episode, host Benjamin Apostle goes into an in-depth discussion of high school theatre. Nathan Vazquez serves as the director for Melvindale High School and Sam Ramirez serve...
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The Obligatory Frozen Episode from 2019-10-27T20:00
In this week's episode, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Josh Gray (Director of Frozen Jr.), Kylie Scarpace (Queen Elsa), and Chloe Scarpace (Princess Anna) as they discuss being in the...
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“If you didn't need black people, would you still call me?” from 2019-10-20T21:00
In this week's Curtain Call, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Nick "Big Papa" Brown and Mishana Green to discuss the point of view of African Americans in community theater...
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“There's one QUEEN in the room, and it's me!” from 2019-10-13T15:00
In this episode, host Benjamin Apostle talks to Betsy and Spencer Genrich who are the lead instructors at the Downriver Dance Academy. Betsy and Spencer share their stories of being life-long da...
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“Come Take My Part!” from 2019-09-29T20:00
Host Benjamin Apostle takes a deep dive with guests Denny Connors and Melanie Aue. The two share stories, secrets, and feelings about past and present productions at the Downriver Actors Guild. ...
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“Come Take My Part!” from 2019-09-29T20:00
Host Benjamin Apostle takes a deep dive with guests Denny Connors and Melanie Aue. The two share stories, secrets, and feelings about past and present productions at the Downriver Actors Guild. ...
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