The Theatre History podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. For each episode, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they’ll be discussing.
Plus, guests return to the program to share ”Theatre Horror Stories,” moments when theatre artists maintain that old adage: ”The show must go on.” From events an audience might never realize affected the show to the wheels falling off a production completely, these stories just make for great listening.
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Shannon Corder (@shannonsboobs) discuss Antonin Artaud, one of the oddest and most influential characters in 20th century theatre, and his Theatre of Cruelty
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Laurel Rockall of the Hightailing Through History podcast continue their discussion about some of the most significant flops in commercial theatre history.
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Laurel Rockall of the Hightailing Through History podcast begin to discuss some of the most significant flops in commercial theatre history.
Host Aaron Odom of Trident Theatre and London-based theatre producer Richard Jordan continue their discussion from episode 34, about why the musical "The Book of Mormon" worked so well, despite a pitch that could have producers, investors, and potential audience members scratching their heads.
Host Aaron Odom of Trident Theatre and London-based theatre producer Richard Jordan discuss why the musical "The Book of Mormon" worked so well, despite a pitch that could have producers, investors, and potential audience members scratching their heads.
Dawn Brodey of the H.I.L.F (History I'd Like to F**k) Podcast returns to discuss a formative moment when a van going off the road forced some theatrical ingenuity.
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and fellow podcaster, comedian, actor and historian Dawn Brodey of the H.I.L.F. (History I'd Like to F**k) Podcast discuss the most famous and most scandalous play by beloved French playwright, Moliere.
Illusionist John Rotellini - our guest from episode 32, "Passion Plays in America" - returns to regale us with a horror story from his first big magic show.
Host Aaron Odom of Trident Theatre and illusionist John Rotellini discuss some of the many staged retellings of the last week of the life of Jesus Christ, as performed in America.
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Francesca Mintowt-Czyz (from episode 31, "Are Vampires Broadway Poison?") joins us again to discuss how not to behave on tour, and an unfortunate incident in outdoor theatre.
