KMUZ Theatre Talk

07/18/2025

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Episode 25-0718: MARY POPPINS is “practically perfect in every way” at Salem’s Riverfront Park

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(16:42) Host Ed Schoaps interviews choreographer Christopher Dean and actors Megan Smith and Benji Burgess from Disney's and Cameron Macintosh's MARY POPPINS, playing under the stars July 29-Aug. 7 at the Gerry Frank Amphitheatre in Salem's Riverfront Park.

(41:06) Wrap-up.

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KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month on KMUZ Media 100.7 and 88.5 FM⁠, streaming at KMUZ,org and on the KMUZ mobile app, and wherever you get your podcasts.

07/17/2025

On this week’s KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ Media at 100.7 FM:

Episode 25-0718: MARY POPPINS is “practically perfect in every way” at Salem’s Riverfront Park

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— Host Ed Schoaps interviews choreographer Christopher Dean and actors Megan Smith and Benji Burgess from Disney's and Cameron Macintosh's MARY POPPINS, playing under the stars July 29-Aug. 7 at the Gerry Frank Amphitheater in Salem's Riverfront Park.

Tune in to KMUZ Theatre Talk at 9 a.m. Friday on ⁠KMUZ Media 100.7 and 88.5 FM⁠, streaming at KMUZ,org and the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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07/04/2025

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Episode 25-0704: THE CURIOUS SAVAGE and WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? both open in mid-July

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— Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? runs for two weekends only, July 18–26, at Albany Civic Theater. Director Sara Roth and actors Diane Cooper and Robert Henry talk about Fun and Games with George and Martha in this searing drama.

— THE CURIOUS SAVAGE comes to Gallery Theater’s intimate Arena stage July 18–Aug. 3. Ed talks with director Tonya Nichols and actors Bec Hasel and Sasha Horning about why this classic comedy is fun, touching and as meaningful today as it was on opening night 75 years ago.

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KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at ⁠KMUZ Media 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

07/03/2025

Tune in to the July 4 KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ Media 100.7 FM, streaming at KMUZ.org and on the KMUZ app.

Episode 25-0704: THE CURIOUS SAVAGE and WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? both open in mid-July

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— Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? runs for two weekends only, July 18–26, at Albany Civic Theater. Director Sara Roth and actors Diane Cooper and Robert Henry talk about Fun and Games with George and Martha in this searing drama.

— THE CURIOUS SAVAGE comes to Gallery Theater’s intimate Arena stage July 18–Aug. 3. Ed talks with director Tonya Nichols and actors Bec Hasel and Sasha Horning about why this classic comedy is fun, touching and as meaningful today as it was on opening night 75 years ago.

KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at KMUZ Media 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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06/20/2025

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Episode 25-0620: BLACK COMEDY lights up Pentacle Theatre & Theatre 33 New Play Festival goes regional

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— BLACK COMEDY will light up the Pentacle Theatre stage June 27 – July 19. Join the conversation with director Debbie Neel and actors Emily Sass and Antonio Schoaps about this delirious British comedy that’s set in an apartment-wide blackout.

— The 12th annual Theatre 33 New Play Festival at Willamette University Theatre Department is going regional. The festival features new works in development written by Pacific Northwest playwrights. Thomas Nabhan and Susan Coromel talk about the “Three by 33” full productions, new pop-up plays and more on this summer’s playbill July 29–Aug. 10.

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KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at ⁠KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ Media mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

06/19/2025

Tune in to a new KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ Media 100.7 FM.

Episode 25-0620: BLACK COMEDY lights up Pentacle Theatre & 33’s Summer Festival goes regional

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— BLACK COMEDY will light up the Pentacle Theatre stage June 17 – July 19. Join the conversation with director Debbie Neel and actors Emily Sass and Antonio Schoaps about this delirious British comedy that’s set in an apartment-wide blackout.

— The 12th annual Theatre 33 New Play Festival at Willamette University Theatre Department is going regional. The festival features new works in development written by Pacific Northwest playwrights. Thomas Nabhan and Susan Coromel talk about the “Three by 33” full productions, new pop-up plays and more on this summer’s playbill July 29–Aug. 10

KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ Media mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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06/06/2025

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Episode 25-0606: WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT and DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

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— Director Linda Baker and actors Tom Hewitt and Jeremy Clifton talk with Ed about the backstage comedy, WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT, running June 13-29 at Keizer Homegrown Theatre.

— Co-director Dan Bushong and actor John Michael Murphey join Ed to talk about the psychological thriller DIAL “M” FOR MURDER, playing at Albany Civic Theater June 13-28.

— Wrap-up.

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KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at KMUZ Media 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

06/05/2025

Listen to the KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ Media100.7 FM.

Episode 25-0606: WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT and DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

— KMUZ Theatre Talk calendar.

— Director Linda Baker and actors Tom Hewitt and Jeremy Clifton talk with Ed about the backstage comedy, WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT, running June 13-29 at Keizer Homegrown Theatre..

— Co-director Dan Bushong and actor John Michael Murphey join Ed to talk about the psychological thriller DIAL “M” FOR MURDER, playing at Albany Civic Theater June 13-28.

KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at KMUZ Media100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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05/18/2025

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Episode 25-0502: XANADU auditions & Pentacle Theatre's summer acting class

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— There’s still time to audition for the musical XANADU at Gallery Theater in McMinnville on Sunday, May 18 and Monday, May 19, with callbacks on May 20. Co-director Marla Nuttman talks about why more time slots were added on the signup page and how XANADU perfectly and lovingly parodies the 80s original film.

— Pentacle Theatre legend Jo Dodge has been teaching her popular Acting Class for more than 40 years. She tells Ed that whether you're an experienced actor or a curious beginner, she helps each student to grow as an artist and as a person. You can register now for the summer session that starts June 7 in downtown Salem.

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KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at KMUZ Media 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

05/02/2025

Catch today’s KMUZ Theatre Talk episode wherever you get your podcasts, or stream it on KMUZ Media 100.7 FM and the KMUZ mobile app.

Episode 25-0502: THE GLASS MENAGERIE & AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

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—The Tennessee Williams classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, comes to the Pentacle Theatre stage May 9-31. Director Jeff Sanders and actors Christopher Schoaps and Quaye Dydasco talk about the “memory play” that catapulted Williams from obscurity to playwriting fame.

—The Agatha Christie classic murder mystery, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, runs May 9-24 at Albany Civic Theater.. Ed hears more about this popular show from director Ken Long and actors Butch Beall and Casper Oliver.

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KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at ⁠KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

05/01/2025

Listen to this week's KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ 100.7 FM!

Episode 25-0502: THE GLASS MENAGERIE & AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

—The KMUZ Theatre Talk calendar.

—The Tennessee Williams classic, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, comes to the Pentacle Theatre stage May 9-31. Director Jeff Sanders and actors Christopher Schoaps and Quaye Dydasco talk about the “memory play” that catapulted Williams from obscurity to playwriting fame.

—The Agatha Christie classic murder mystery, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, runs May 9-24 at Albany Civic Theater. Ed hears more about this popular show from director Ken Long and actors Butch Beall and Casper Oliver.

KMUZ Theatre Talk airs at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at ⁠KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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04/18/2025

Catch the May 2 KMUZ Theatre Talk program for a conversation with director Jeff Sanders and actors from the "memory play" that catapulted Tennessee Williams from obscurity to playwriting fame.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! Our next show hitting the Pentacle Theatre stage is the timeless classic The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, directed by Jeff Sanders. 🎭✨

Opening May 9 and running through May 31, this powerful, poetic memory play explores family, longing, and the delicate beauty of dreams.

Don’t miss this unforgettable production—tickets are on sale now!
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