Sometimes you go where the work is; sometimes you leave where the work isn’t. This week we talk about “pursuing other opportunities” outside of Los Angeles and hear about self-evaluation, changing marketplaces, delayed encounters with David E. Kelley, and the magic of reinvention. Featuring strong opinions about actors’ unions SAG and AFTRA, a distant Matt Rippy warmup, and a special appearance by Adrian Scarborough from the new Upstairs/Downstairs. (Length 16:34)
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John Dyson from Merrimack Repertory Theatre takes us on a driving tour of Lowell, Massachusetts (“the cradle of the industrial revolution!”) and shows us sites both historical and anecdotal. Featuring backstage details from the filming of The Fighter and The Invention of Lying, possible plot spoilers, insights into the sweet science, a special appearance by the man behind the men behind Rifftrax, wistful reminiscences of High On Crack Street, good times, bad times, and now, finally, great times. (Length 21:25)
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There’s never a dull moment when Mick Orfe gives his first performance in an RSC show. Join us for dramatic tales of kidney stones, fire alarms, lost luggage, student matinees, delayed flights, and late arrivals. Featuring a special appearance from UK Media Superstar Lauren Laverne and reassuring reasons why there is no way to fail. (Length 19:01)
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