Deb, Joe and several community theater leaders wish all of you a warm and peaceful 2018 holiday season. They also discuss community theaters joining together to build communications and cooperation with Alan Semonian. Subscribe to Front Row Pod

Tales Told By a Doctor, a Stripper's Mom and a Truckasaurus

Oct 5th, 2018 36m 57s

Deb and Joe host two interviews of shows opening this week - Dr. Jason Dilly, the director of Stagecrafters' production of Fool for Love and Aaron Sohaski, the actor portraying Eddie in that show. They also spoke with Carla Margolis, Mama Rose

Farmington Players Opens Neil Simon Classic

Oct 2nd, 2018 29m 2s

Deb and Joe interview Maureen Mansfield, director of Farmington Players’ production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. Barefoot Productions – An Enemy of the People Audition – Norma & Wanda Southgate Players – Evil Dead Ridgedale Players – Audition – I

Gone to the Dogs - The Ginger and Puck Show

Sep 15th, 2018 32m 24s

Deb and Joe let their dogs (Ginger and Puck) take over this week's episode. They (Deb and Joe) interview Tom Arwady and Toni Harte, director and choreographer respectively of Ridgedale Players production of The Wedding Singer. Farmington Player

Curtain Rises on Season Three

Sep 5th, 2018 36m 47s

Deb and Joe celebrate the beginning of a third season of Front Row Podcast! They interview Tim Wittlinger, director of the Village Players of Birmingham's production of Rehearsal for Murder. Avon Players - Steel Magnolias Barefoot Productions

Glengarry Glen Ross, Jr.

Jul 13th, 2018 32m 13s

This week, Deb and Joe decide to produce a junior version of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, Jr. They interview Kori Bielaniec, director of the Players Guild of Dearborn's youth production of Grease, along with several members of the cast. S

Strange Things Are Afoot at the Circle-K

Jun 29th, 2018 22m 19s

This week, Deb and Joe receive an Hanukkah / Christmas gift in June, when they discover that the Bill and Ted Trilogy is in pre-production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0 They can barely contain their eighties glee before welcoming

Oliver's All You Can Eat Buffet

May 26th, 2018 37m 31s

This week, Deb and Joe interview three youth players of St. Dustan's upcoming musical, Oliver. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email [email protected] or leave your comments o

This one time, at theater camp...

May 18th, 2018 25m 8s

This week, Deb and Joe interviewed Ryan Moore, director of Avon Players – The Bridges of Madison County, May 18th – 20th, 25th – 27th, June 1st – 2nd. Richmond Community Theater - Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, runs May 18th, 1

Would You Like Some Ice Cream With Your Meat Pie?

May 11th, 2018 27m 35s

This week, Deb and Joe discuss record the show in the middle of Joe's final dress rehearsal for Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Richmond Community Theater. Joe interviews director Bryan Braun (who didn't know Joe was recording

The Cow Who Died on Two Stages

May 3rd, 2018 38m 12s

This week, Deb and Joe discuss follow the acting career of Milky White, appearing in Into the Woods at Farmington Players. The Baker (Jason Wilhoite) and the Baker's Wife (Wendy Krekeler) discuss this great production. Subscribe to Front Row Po

Actor versus Audience - Picking a Theater Season

Feb 27th, 2018 35m 30s

This week, Deb and Joe discuss whether theater seasons should be selected for actors or audience members and talk to the director of St. Dustan's Theater production of Clybourne Park, Alan Ellias. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or vi

Murder served up by Christie and Shakespeare

Feb 20th, 2018 26m 24s

This week, Deb and Joe discuss the Scottish play and talk to the director of Farmington Players' production of And Then There Were None, Laurie Smalis. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly vi

Stage Kisses and Star Catchers

Jan 30th, 2018 28m 17s

This week, Deb and Joe discuss Stage Kisses with the director of Peter and the Star Catcher, Kevin Fitzhenry, at Grosse Pointe Theater Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@fro

Happy New Year to All in the Front Row

Jan 18th, 2018 31m 32s

This week, Deb and Joe wish everyone a Happy 2018 and welcome John Luther, director of Stagecrafter's production of Into the Woods. Avon Players: Boeing, Boeing – January 19-February 3. Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Auditions – Dial M for Murder – Su

Audience horror stories during the holidays

Dec 8th, 2017 34m 43s

This week, Deb and Joe share their theatre audience horror stories and invite their listeners to share their stories for future episodes. Avon Players: A Christmas Story – two chances left to catch it – Dec 8 & 9. Performances at 8:00 PM – plu

Interview With Local Playwright Joseph Zettelmaier

Nov 1st, 2017 33m 46s

This week, Deb and Joe interview local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, author of It Came from Mars playing at Rosedale Community Players, about his career. Birmingham Village Players: Leading Ladies Grosse Pointe Theater: Fisk for Footlights

Your Theater Ghost Stories and Leading Ladies

Oct 23rd, 2017 34m 58s

This week, Deb and Joe, in the spirit of Halloween, invites you to send them your audio clip (.wav or .mp3) telling us about a ghost story from your theater. They also interview Dale Feldpausch, director of Birmingham Village Players' productio

Adieu, Bill Dixon

Oct 14th, 2017 26m 53s

This week, Deb and Joe bid community theater's nicest guy adieu in a tribute to his contribution to the arts in Metro Detroit. Those wishing to pay respects to Bill's family may contact the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home. Rehearsal for Murde

Becky's New Car, Calendar Girls and Equus Jr.

Sep 26th, 2017 46m 38s

This week, Deb and Joe interview Chris Polhill, Director of Becky's New Car at Ridgedale Players and Nancy Cooper, Director of Calendar Girls at Farmington Players. Ridgedale Players - Becky's New Car Farmington Players - Calendar Girls Gro

Season Two Opens with Anything Goes

Sep 16th, 2017 27m 3s

This week, Deb and Joe kick off the second season of Front Row Podcast by interviewing Danielle Caralis, the lead of Birmingham Village Players' production of Anything Goes. Auditions for St. Dustan's The Ultimate Christmas Show (directed by h

FRP 025: Season One Takes A Bow

Jun 21st, 2017 45m 47s

This week, Deb and Joe interview Master Carpenter and set builder Michael Campion as they bid season one of Front Row Podcast adieu. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@f

FRP 024: The Long Road to 42nd Street In The Greek

May 30th, 2017 42m 18s

This week, Deb and Joe interview Erin Johnson, the lead of St. Dustan's production of 42 Street. Clarkston Village Players: Performance - Driving Miss Daisy Downriver Actor’s Guild: Performance - Dearly Departed Grosse Pointe Theater: Audtio

FRP 023: Picasso and Einstein walk into a bar

May 5th, 2017 40m 22s

This week, Deb and Joe interview Marie Lee, Director of Ridgedale Players' production of Picasso at the Lapine Agile. Clarkston Village Players: Self Help – comedy, May 5-20, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Downriver Actor’s Guild: Oliver, May 5-21, Fr

FRP 022: Directing, Not Dead Yet and Lots of Seagulls

Apr 26th, 2017 39m 11s

This week, Deb and Joe interview two of the cast members of Spamalot, Tom Arwady and Jason Dilly, opening this weekend at Farmington Players. Rosedale Community Players: The Gin Game - opening April 28 Stagecrafters: Edward Albee's Seascape –