Green Room On Air with Ray Renati

Jamie Coventry - Clown & Co-director Mittens & Mistletoe

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
 
 
 
 
 

Neva Hutchinson - On Acting (Part I)

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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Alex Bennett

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

Mugzy Brady - Hip Hop Artist from Australia

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.
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David Rosen - Musician/Composer for Film and TV, Film Podcaster

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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Remembering Aretha Franklin

My tribute to Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. May she rest in peace.
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Opening music by Carly Ozard.

Anne Galjour - Get Gandhi - A Seriously Radical Feminist Comedy

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
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Opening Music by the fabulous CARLY OZARD
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Jake Shimabukuro - Straight White Men - School of Rock - Angels in America

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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Actor on the Road - Lt. of Inishmore and Theatre Rhino

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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John Fisher of Theatre Rhinoceros - Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Today I spoke with John Fisher, the Executive Director of Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest running queer theatre in the world. John directed the award-winning musical  - Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
After last year’s (2017) sold-out run, and the most successful show in the 40-year history of Theatre Rhinoceros is thrilled to be presenting - BY POPULAR DEMAND - an encore production for 2017/2018 Season of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - The Musical. Priscilla has a book by Australian film director/writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 Oscar-winning film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the musical is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of.
With a dazzling array of over-the-top costumes, extraordinary headdresses, A FULL SIZE BUS - ON STAGE, and a hit parade of dance floor favorites, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS. SYNOPSIS: The Musical follows two drag queens and a transsexual (Tick, Adam, and Bernadette), who buy a run-down old bus (they call Priscilla) and set out on a road trip across the Australian Outback when one of them, Tick, is invited by his ex-wife to perform his drag show at her faraway resort. However, Tick is hesitant to tell his friends, Bernadette (a former performing icon whose best days are behind her) and Adam (a rambunctious young troublemaker), his own personal reasons for taking the trip. During their journey, the trio encounters an array of Australian citizens, some of who aren’t receptive to their lifestyle, including incidents of homo and transphobia, while widening comfort zones, finding new horizons, and strengthening their own friendship. 
Performances: Extended run to July 7, 2018
Location: Gateway Theatre - 215 Jackson St., (at Battery St.) SF, CA 94111 
Tickets: Available online from Brown Paper Tickets (http://bit.ly/priscilla_tix)or call the box office at 1-800-838-3006.
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