Green Room On Air with Ray Renati
Indulge in the enchanting realm of performing arts with our captivating weekly podcast! Hosted by the charismatic Ray Renati and rooted in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, our show delves into the thrilling landscapes of theatre, musical theatre, film, opera, and more. Join us on an exhilarating journey as we spotlight the local Bay Area stage productions and traverse the global stage from the iconic theatres of New York City to the grand stages of London and the cultural hubs of Paris. Tune in each week to experience the magic and excitement of the performing arts through our latest episode. Your front-row seat awaits!
Episodes

Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Neva Hutchinson - On Acting (Part II)
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Neva Hutchinson has acted in New York, Maine and the Bay Area in over 60 theater productions. She's worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Lee Sankowich, Kevin Malony and Libby Appel. In film, she's worked with Jon Voight and Will Smith. She's trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and with Richard Seyd and Wynn Handman. She recently appeared at the Phoenix Theater in San Francisco in "By The Waters of Babylon" by Robert Schenkkan. Presently, she's appeared in the lead role in "Raptured: the Disappearance and Discovery of Aimee Semple McPherson". Also, she can currently be seen as a dry cleaner in a Buster Posey Toyota commercial.
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Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Jamie Coventry - Clown & Co-director Mittens & Mistletoe
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
First, a little about the exquisite The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre and my recent experience in participating in a staged reading festival there two weeks ago.
Our Guest
Jamie Coventry (Clown, Juggler, Co-Producer, Co-Director): Jamie was raised in central CA by a family of eccentrics. He studied theatre arts in Santa Fe, music in San Luis Obispo and education and circus arts in SF. Jamie has worked with Flynn Creek Circus, Circus of Sound, New Pickle Circus, The Pickle Circus School Tour, Teatro Zinzanni, Sweet Can and more. He is perhaps best known for his work with partner Natasha Kaluza. Coventry & Kaluza won Best Comedy/Clown Act in the American Circus Festival two years in a row, and Best Duo in the Picklewater Free Circus Festival. Jamie is also the co-creator of the neo- vaudevillian harmonica trio, Tin Sandwich and a dedicated member of the Bay Area Harmonica Club. www.coventryandkaluza.com

Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Neva Hutchinson - On Acting (Part I)
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
This week I spoke with the multi-talented writer and actor Neva Hutchinson about her new play (which I directed), "Raptured: The Disappearance and Discovery of Aimee Semple McPherson", playing through November 3rd, 2018.
Raptured: The Disappearance and Discovery of Aimee Semple McPherson
Location: The Phoenix Theatre
Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3603593
Neva's Web Site
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Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Alex Bennett
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Alex Bennett is an American radio personality and talk show host, known for his mix of left-wing politics and humor. He currently hosts a show Tues-Fri on GABNet.net at 10 pm ET.
This week I had the opportunity to talk with one of my favorite people, Alex Bennett. Alex is a San Francisco Bay Area radio legend and a member of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. He has a career in radio and television spanning over 40 years.
Alex Bennett's Audio Biography
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Music by Carly Ozard

Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Mugzy Brady - Hip Hop Artist from Australia
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Born on the 22nd of January 1991 Mugzy had to fight through his adolescent years. Struggling with deep internal stress, he found inspiration in Eminem after his first encounter with Hip-Hop when he heard the song 'The Way I Am'. Mugzy felt that he could strongly relate to the lyrics in Eminem's songs & began to change his image to be a true representative of the Hip-Hop culture.As he developed his style and studied Hip-Hop, he found further inspiration from the legends: 2 Pac, Biggie, 50 Cent, DMX, & searched further into the roots of Hip-Hop to re-discover artists like Public Enemy, NWA & Nas.Drawing inspiration from the masters of Hip-Hop & armed with the knowledge earned through years of hardship, Mugzy's rap speaks of truth. A raw truth. A truth that will resound with teenagers that have had to endure self doubt & lack of confidence.Mugzy emerged from the shadow through Hip-Hop & found a way to express himself through his music by embracing the culture.Mugzy's style is a blend of grit, raw lyrics, aggression and abrasiveness. Mugzy will tell it how it is. Based north of Sydney, Mugzy will not shy away from any challenge to perform on any stage.There are a lot of performers in the scene that prefer to stay in closed groups, but Mugzy is open to collaboration with all artists that are fighting for their dream & are willing to have a go in a spirit of mutual respect.You can expect Mugzy to continue representing the Hip-Hop Culture, never backing away from any challenge well into the future.
http://www.reverbnation.com/mugzy187https://soundcloud.com/mugzy-bradyhttps://twitter.com/Mugzy187http://www.youtube.com/user/MugzyBradyhttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialMugzy/
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Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
David Rosen - Musician/Composer for Film and TV, Film Podcaster
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
My guest today is David Rosen. David is a musician who has written music for numerous films, TV shows and commericals.David Rosen – an Award-Winning Composer and Producer with over 12 years of industry experience!Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, David has been working on numerous projects since 1999. While his passion expands across a wide span of genres, David is most notably known for his electronic and new age sounds, which are sometimes infused with a little hip-hop and rock. He works with clients from all across the globe.The son of world-famous record collector Rich Rosen, music has been part of David’s life since the very beginning. For him, it’s not only a profession but a way of life. What began as just a personal hobby quickly transformed into a full-blown obsession that’s resulted in a rewarding and ever-evolving career. David is always looking for new opportunities to grow in his art.
David's Web Site
David's Film Podcast
David RosenAward-Winning Music Composer
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Friday Aug 24, 2018
Remembering Aretha Franklin
Friday Aug 24, 2018
Friday Aug 24, 2018
My tribute to Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. May she rest in peace.
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Opening music by Carly Ozard.

Friday Aug 10, 2018
Anne Galjour - Get Gandhi - A Seriously Radical Feminist Comedy
Friday Aug 10, 2018
Friday Aug 10, 2018
Great discussion with Anne Galjour, playwright and actor, whose new play "Get Gandhi - A Seriously Radical Feminist Comedy", previews tonight at Z Below in San Francisco. All information is below.
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits Theatre Collective
https://www.thesisterhoodofthetravelingpantsuitstheatrecollective.com/
Opening Music by the fabulous CARLY OZARD
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Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
Jake Shimabukuro - Straight White Men - School of Rock - Angels in America
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
Tuesday Jul 24, 2018
What a couple of weeks! I have been to three fabulous plays and to a concert featuring one of the best ukulele players in the world.
Jake Shimabukuro (http://jakeshimabukuro.com/
Marin Theatre Company (https://www.marintheatre.org/
Young Jean Lee (http://youngjeanlee.org/
School of Rock - Broadway (https://us.schoolofrockthemusical.com/)
Berkeley Rep (https://www.berkeleyrep.org/)
Amios West (https://www.amioswest.org/)
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Opening music by Carly Ozard (http://carlyozard.com/).
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Saturday Jul 07, 2018
Actor on the Road - Lt. of Inishmore and Theatre Rhino
Saturday Jul 07, 2018
Saturday Jul 07, 2018
Today I auditioned for a play at San Jose Stage Company called The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and tonight we are going to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Theater Rhinoceros in San Francisco. Music:!
****CORRECTION - the director of Priscilla Queen of the Desert is JOHN FISHER. ***
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