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12/27/2025

Hi there friends of KMUZ Theatre Talk and Mid-Valley Theatre Network. The holiday season has been full of challenges for me and my extended family on both sides. My sister passed in mid-December, followed by my father in law a few days later. All this is to say that January and early February are going to be filled with family obligations back east, so KMUZ Theatre Talk will be going dark for a while. I hope to see you all in mid-February here on Facebook, on our regular broadcasts at KMUZ 100.5 FM and on the KMUZ Theatre Talk podcast. Meanwhile, please let me know here on Facebook which shows you're seeing now and coming up in February!

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12/05/2025

Listen to today’s brand-new KMUZ Theatre Talk episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 25-1205: Plays for the holidays and coming in 2026

— In this final episode of 2025, Ed dives into the KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar to cover the list of holiday shows and auditions coming up in December, and what’s ahead in the new year at your favorite mid-Willamette Valley theatres.

— Join Ed on Jan. 2 for a brand-new season of KMUZ Theatre Talk podcasts for 2026.

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

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12/04/2025

Tune in or stream this week’s KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast starting at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ 100.7 FM and at KMUZ.org:

Episode 25-1205: Plays for the holidays and coming in 2026

— In this final episode of 2025, Ed dives into the KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar to cover the list of holiday shows and auditions coming up in December, and what’s ahead in the new year at your favorite mid-Willamette Valley theatres.

— Join Ed on Jan. 2 for a brand-new season of KMUZ Theatre Talk podcasts for 2026.

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

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11/21/2025

Listen to a brand-new KMUZ Theatre Talk episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 25-1121: Two theatrical love letters from the 60s

— Neil Simon’s classic comedy, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK runs Dec. 5-20 at Albany Civic Theater. A pair of newlyweds is adjusting to marriage. But Paul is a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and Corie is a free spirit of the 60s, always looking for the latest kick. Add in a recently widowed mother, a worldly upstairs neighbor and a hapless telephone repair man and you’ve got a laugh riot. Host Ed Schoaps talks with director Becky Roth and actors Aja Cook and Lexy Macedo.

— Open auditions for the hit musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE are 6 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. With its memorable score, lovable characters and playful satire of 1950s teen culture and small-town values, BYE BYE BIRDIE is a favorite of audiences and performers alike. Director Emily Matsuda talks with Ed about the show and how best to prepare for a great audition.

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 ⁠in the mid-Willamette Valley, on the KMUZ mobile app and anytime wherever you listen to podcasts.

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11/20/2025

Tune in or stream this week’s KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast starting at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ 100.7 FM and at KMUZ.org:

Episode 25-1121: Two theatrical love letters from the 60s

— Neil Simon’s classic comedy, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK runs Dec. 5-20 at Albany Civic Theater. A pair of newlyweds is adjusting to marriage. But Paul is a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and Corie is a free spirit of the 60s, always looking for the latest kick. Add in a recently widowed mother, a worldly upstairs neighbor and a hapless telephone repair man and you’ve got a laugh riot. Host Ed Schoaps talks with director Becky Roth and actors Aja Cook and Lexy Macedo.

— Open auditions for the hit musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE are 6 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. With its memorable score, lovable characters and playful satire of 1950s teen culture and small-town values, BYE BYE BIRDIE is a favorite of audiences and performers alike. Director Emily Matsuda talks with Ed about the show and how best to prepare for a great audition.

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

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11/12/2025

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎸
Gallery Theater is holding auditions for the musical comedy "Bye Bye Birdie!"
This high-energy rock 'n' roll musical is packed with memorable songs, hilarious comedy, and unforgettable characters.
Auditions:
Sunday, November 30 | 6-9:30PM
Monday, December 1 | 6-9:30PM
210 NE Ford St, McMinnville

Sign up for your audition slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449AFAA29A3F94-60330814-byebye?useFullSite=true #/

11/12/2025

Mark your calendar for the summer of 2026!

11/07/2025

If you missed our broadcast, you can always catch the newest KMUZ Theatre Talk episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 25-1107: A four-score circumnavigation and a full house for the Holidays

— KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar

— An adaptation of Jules Vern’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS fills the stage at Corban Theatre Nov. 13-23. Host Ed Schoaps talks with director Tamara McGinnis about why this story is more about what the travelers learn about themselves along the journey than just winning a wager.

— Two hapless thieves from a Christmas Eve liquor store holdup take a houseful of family and neighborhood friends hostage in the hilarious INLAWS, OUTLAWS AND OTHER PEOPLE (WHO SHOULD BE SHOT), playing Nov. 21 – Dec. 13 at Pentacle Theatre. Director Karen McCarty and actors Patrick Moser and James Hall join Ed to preview this zany holiday comedy.

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

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

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11/07/2025

Tune in or stream this week’s KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast starting at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ 100.7 FM and at KMUZ.org:

Episode 25-1107: A four-score circumnavigation and a full house for the Holidays

— KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar

—An adaptation of Jules Vern’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS fills the stage at Corban Theatre Nov. 13-23. Host Ed Schoaps talks with director Tamara McGinnis about why this story is more about what the travelers learn about themselves along the journey than just winning a wager.

—Two hapless thieves from a Christmas Eve liquor store holdup take a houseful of family and neighborhood friends hostage in the hilarious INLAWS, OUTLAWS AND OTHER PEOPLE (WHO SHOULD BE SHOT), playing Nov. 21 – Dec. 13 at Pentacle Theatre. Director Karen McCarty and actors Patrick Moser and James Hall join Ed to preview this zany holiday comedy.

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

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10/17/2025

Listen to newest KMUZ Theatre Talk episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 25-1017: Medieval royal family battle and The Necronomicon returns

—KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar

—THE LION IN WINTER, by James Goldman, comes to the Keizer Homegrown Theatre stage Nov. 7-23. The dramady follows the medieval Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions. Host Ed Schoaps talks with director Linda Baker, and actors Rick Sanders, who plays England’s King Henry II, and Nyla McCarthy, who plays Henry’s wife, the powerful Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine about this family battle royale.

—Wandering Players Theatrics is bringing back an audience favorite that its members produced last fall. The bloody and funny EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL will play Nov. 6-23 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre and Event Center. Actors Kristin Barrett, Vincent Turner and Emily Paoli join host Ed Schoaps to talk about why this cult musical is so popular with audiences and so much fun for actors.

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

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10/17/2025

Tune in or stream this week’s KMUZ Theatre Talk broadcast starting at 9 a.m. Friday on KMUZ 100.7 FM and at KMUZ.org:

Episode 25-1017: Medieval royal family battle and The Necronomicon returns

—KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar

—THE LION IN WINTER, by James Goldman, comes to the Keizer Homegrown Theatre stage Nov. 7-23. The dramady follows the medieval Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions. Host Ed Schoaps talks with director Linda Baker, and actors Rick Sanders, who plays England’s King Henry II, and Nyla McCarthy, who plays Henry’s wife, the powerful Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine about this family battle royale.

—Wandering Players Theatrics in Salem is bringing back an audience favorite that its members produced last fall. The bloody and funny EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL will play Nov. 6-23 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre and Event Center. Actors Kristin Barrett, Vincent Turner and Emily Paoli join host Ed Schoaps to talk about why this cult musical is so popular with audiences and so much fun for actors.

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

Mid-Valley Theatre Network KMUZ Media KMUZ Theatre Talk Press Play Salem Theatre Share Salem Keizer Homegrown Theatre Do The Necronomicon Salem Salem's Historic Grand Theatre and Event Center

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