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    theatrehistory

    Explore "theatrehistory" with insightful episodes like "76 - The Astor Place Riot", "The Theatrical Commonwealth", "Episode 14: E-I-E-I-O", "46 - The Disappearance of Ambrose Small" and "Tim Dolan" from podcasts like ""History Lessons for Misanthropes", "Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia", "The 42nd Stitch Podcast", "History Lessons for Misanthropes" and "EnTrance Theatre Talk"" and more!

    Episodes (6)

    76 - The Astor Place Riot

    76 - The Astor Place Riot

    In this episode, we begin with a news story about archaeologists finding evidence of clothing from 120,000 years ago. 

    We then get into the episode topic, wherein two actors, American Edwin Forrest and British William Macready, engaged in an absurd competition for stage supremacy. They each catered to a different class of audience, who supported their player in the arena of public opinion, finally culminating in a deadly riot in New York.

    music by V►LH►LL
    vlhll.bandcamp.com

    The Theatrical Commonwealth

    The Theatrical Commonwealth

    Wars, fires, melodramas, circuses, balloons, and ice cream . . .  plus, for even more excitement, an examination of the economic model of American Theater in its early years! Woohoo! They're all in this episode, as we complete our multi-episode exploration of Philadelphia Theater History in the period from 1793-1820. 

    To view the episode blog entry with illustrations, a map, and a bibliography, go to:
    https://www.aithpodcast.com/blog/episode-11-The-Theatrical-Commonwealth/

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    Episode 14: E-I-E-I-O

    Episode 14: E-I-E-I-O

    Current Productions (1:50)

    Finished the sleeves on the Boxy Chevrons sweater by Susanne Sommer in Lemonade Shop Yarns House Sock “Ice Cream Truck” (MC), “Gasoline” (CC1), and Oink Pigments Mystic  “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” (CC2)

     

    Cast on and working on Christmas Socks for Dad, using a vanilla pattern in the Grey Cuckoo Silkie Rooster set from the Backyard Chicken Collection by HueLoco. Will likely knit these socks with an afterthought heel and coordinating toe with the mini skeins in the set. 

     

    Cast on for the Ranger Cowl by Michael Vloedman using Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted in “Midnight Sky”

     

    Cast on and working on the Payne Pullover  by Helena Bristow in Mountain Colors Twizzle in “Rich Purple”

     

    Pre-planning for a Christmas sweater for the great-nephew Dexter using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (old base) in “Federal Hill” and “Logan Circle.” Have not settled on a pattern at this time, but will likely be some sort of top-down raglan construction.

     

    Events (15:00)

    Halloween Craft All the Things #TKGHalloweenCATT – hosted by the Knit Girllls 09/15 – 10/31

                

    #KALloween/#CALloween – hosted by the Knitmore Girls

                

    SBMT Presents: DRACULA 10/30 - 8pm, 10/31 - 7pm

     

    SBMT eStudio events ongoing throughout the month for entertainment and engagement in a variety of ways

     

    Hey Look Me Over (20:15)

                2014 SF Opera Production of Show Boat

     

    Little Known Facts (38:26)

      If you cant find it, try cleaning and organizing

    Make Them Hear You (43:30)

                12 days until election day – VOTE VOTE VOTE!

    Ballot tracking from BallotTrax

     

     

    46 - The Disappearance of Ambrose Small

    46 - The Disappearance of Ambrose Small

    It's another Canadian history mystery! 

    In this episode we discuss the disappearance of Ambrose Small, a theatre magnate in Toronto, who, in 1919, deposited a million dollar cheque, and was never seen again.  What happened to Ambrose Small?  Did he run away and start a new life, leaving his new fortune untouched?  Or did he piss off the wrong person who felt like they deserved a cut?

    music by V►LH►LL
    vlhll.bandcamp.com

    Tim Dolan

    Tim Dolan

    Tim moved to the Big Apple shortly after graduating high school to pursue a career in the arts. On the small screen, Tim was featured on Season Two of HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Onstage, Tim was the Dance Captain in the Off-Broadway revival of Once Upon A Mattress starring Jackie Hoffman and John Epperson. He also performed as Abraham in the long-running hit musical Altar Boyz. His other acting credits include the National Tours of Altar Boyz and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as well as numerous regional credits. He is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. As an arts educator Tim was on faculty at Rosie's Theatre Kids, Rosie O'Donnell's arts organization, as well as Dream Makers Performing Arts. Tim is the founder, owner and one of 11 tour guides for his company Broadway Up Close Tours. Tim combines his love of theatre with his experiences as a New York City tour guide  to share and spread the knowledge of Broadway's history and stories in the most remarkable couple of hours you can spend in Midtown Manhattan. Stop by Broadway Up Close’ new kiosk coming to Time Square this spring. Say hi, learn some fun facts, and book one of their fabulous tours. You just might catch a glimpse of EnTrance Theatre Talk’s logo while you are there.

     

    www.broadwayupclose.com

     

    James Kennedy

    James Kennedy

    James Kennedy is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist based in New York City. As a playwright, composer, and director, his work has been produced and presented by Actors Theatre of Louisville/The Humana Festival of New American Plays, The Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and Superhero Clubhouse, among others. He is the composer-in-residence with Playing for Others in Charlotte, NC, and will premiere his first opera at The Kennedy Center with the Washington National Opera in January, 2019. He is a proud alum of Emerson College.


    jameshkennedy.com