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This Wooden OWeekly tipsy panel discussion show run by NYC theater company Rude Grooms Author: Rude Grooms
Two theatre nerds talking to cool people and saving the world one drink at a time.Every week, we introduce you to a brilliant artist and explore their unique point of view on making theater, particularly the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Along the way, we hit peak geekitude on everything from Star Wars to Ancient Greek.This Wooden O is the official podcast of Queens, NYC based theater company Rude Grooms (rudegrooms.com) hosted by our Master of Casting and Company Management Daniel Kemper (danielkemperacts.com), and Master of the Revels Montgomery Sutton (montgomerysutton.com).Watch every episode in unedited form and tune into the conversation for livestreams of future episodes by becoming a patron at patreon.com/rudegrooms. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Leisure, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Revenge of the Sutt (with Daniel Kemper)
Episode 18
Tuesday, 12 May, 2020
This week, in true Shakespearean fashion, Monty reclaims the pod as a solo host! His first guest in his new and glorious podcast empire is actor/singer/casting-director, Daniel Kemper (www.montgomerysutton.com). Topics include:The fact that websites are, by definition, a tool for self-aggrandizementYouTube live chat questionsDaniel’s belief in having an affinity to certain skills and how working hard can sometimes bridge the gapThe different pleasures achieved when working within natural skillsets versus working in areas that require additional effortWhat Daniel looks for as a Casting DirectorTreating an audition like a first date (or, don’t be a jerk)The production and personal experience that inspired Daniel to become an actorThe power of theater to help people to look outside of themselvesPeople’s willing state of readiness for change as audience members and the responsibility to do justice to people’s time that goes along with itThe special atmosphere created by the communal knowledge that each theatrical performance is a singular and irreplicable moment.Loving cats while being allergic to themDaniel’s love for Shakespeare being born out of their enduring impact throughout the centuries and their abilities to ask the big questionsDaniel’s beautiful rendition of a speech from the Archbishop Scroop from Henry IV part 2Shoutouts, recommendations, and further reading include:The West WingJesus Christ SuperstarCarl AndersonJames GandolfiniThe SopranosZoom Dinners with your friendsCircle in the SandInternational Actors EnsembleAlex TheatreMelbourne, AustraliaShakespeare’s Age of CrownsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-wooden-o/donations
