Dracula the Podcastula

#6 - Gordon Greenberg - Helping AKB Write His Next Young Adult Novel

One might call Gordon Greenberg the driving force behind this sucker (pun intended). He sits down with Andrew for what very well might be the final episode of the podcastula for awhile (what is a podcastula, anyway?). Sharing some of his own reasons for even wanted to create Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors in the first place, this episode is one that you won't soon forget. Gordon is the Co-Author & Director of the production. Additional resume stuffs include: Picasso starring Antonio Banderas (directing and co-writing with Stephen Schwartz and Caridad Svich for Trafalgar Entertainment); “Most Talkative” (co-creator, NBC/Universal TV, Andy Cohen,Blumhouse); Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Geffen Playhouse, L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award, Best Revival); Crime and Punishment, A Comedy (directed and cowritten with Steve Rosen, The Old Globe); Guys and Dolls starring Rebel Wilson (Savoy Theatre London, six Olivier Award noms); Barnum (Menier Chocolate Factory,London); Piaf/Dietrich (Mirvish Toronto, Dora Award, Best Production); Holiday Inn (director/co-writer, Broadway, PBS “Great Performances”); Working (Drama Desk Award); Jacques Brel… (Zipper Theatre, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics noms); Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show (The Old Globe); The Secret of My Success (Universal Stage Productions,TUTS, Paramount); new works at Ars Nova, Williamstown, Huntington, Paper Mill, Signature, Goodspeed, Chicago Shakes, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Asolo, NY Stage and Film. Education: Stanford, NYU Film, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#5 - Steve Rosen - Horror Gives This Grown Up Nightmares

What do you get when you cross a grown up with a love for comedy with someone who wouldn't quit their night job? Why, Steve Rosen of course! This long-time writer and actor spills the beans on what it was like bringing Dracula A Comedy of Terrors to life (no pun intended), why he's haunted by children, and why he can't stand horror movies. Steve is the Co-Author of the show and has previously collaborated with Gordon Greenberg on The Secret of My Success (co-book, Jefferson Award nomination), the plays Crime and Punishment - a Comedy, Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show (both at The Old Globe, San Diego) and podcasts “Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors” and “Rolling Calls” (Broadway Podcast Network). He has also co-written/composed (with David Rossmer) the musicals The Other Josh Cohen (Westside Theatre) and Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation (Seattle’s 5th Ave). With Dan Lipton, Rossmer and Sarah Saltzberg he also co-created the improv-variety show Don’t Quit Your Night Job. For his work Off-Broadway he’s been nominated for (and lost) five Drama Desks and two Lucille Lortel awards. Education: NYU/Tisch. Associate artist: The Civilians. He is also an actor. @stevierosen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#4 - Ellen Harvey - Her Hand Doubles as a Wig

One of AKB's longest friends, Ellen Harvey, the queen of switching characters mid-scene, brings us her quick wit for this episode. Did you know she grew up in a house that was actually haunted? Neither did we! But that certainly might explain a few quirks we love about her. Broadway: Present Laughter (Miss Erikson w/ Kevin Kline), How To Succeed in Business... (Miss Jones w/Daniel Radcliffe), Phantom Of The Opera, The Music Man, Thou Shalt Not. Off-Broadway: Little Women, Big Love. Shakespeare In The Park: Into The Woods. National Tours: Mary Poppins (Miss Andrew), Disney’s High School Musical (Ms. Darbus), Mamma Mia, (Tanya). Regional Favorites: Lend Me A Soprano (Mrs. Wiley, Alley Theatre), Knoxville (Aunt Hannah, Asolo Rep), Company (Joanne, Barrington Stage), Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett, KC Rep). TV: “WeCrashed,” “House of Cards,” “Blacklist,” “Gotham,” “Younger.” @ellenharveynyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#3 - Arnie Burton - Let's Have a Kiki

From gender bending characters to throwing holy water in AKB's face, we're here for all things Arnie. Within the teeny weeny confines of their dressing room at New World Stages, AKB and Arnie are always in the midst of a kiki. This time, we get to listen in.... muaaahahahahahaha. Arnie's credits include... Broadway: Peter And The Starcatcher, The 39 Steps, Machinal, A Free Man Of Color, Amadeus. Off-Bway includes Lewiston/Clarkston (Drama Desk nomination, Featured Actor), The Government Inspector (Calloway Award), The Mystery of Irma Vep (Drama League nomination), The Temperamentals (Drama Desk Award ensemble), The New Yorkers (Encores), Timon Of Athens, The Explorers Club, Tail! Spin!, Fairycakes, Mere Mortals, Lives of The Saints. TV and Film include "The Other Two" (season 3, recurring), "Evil," "WeCrashed," "Jessica Jones," "Search Party," "Elementary," "Murphy Brown," "Frasier," The Greatest Showman, The Invention of Lying, Igby Goes Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

#2 - Jordan Boatman - She Secretly Watches The Audience

If you give her a real corset, she'll wear it forever! A fan of authentic costumes and even authentic-er accents, Jordan Boatman, who plays Lucy (and others) in Dracula, answers her fang mail while trying to read Andrew's lips at the same time she's listening to death metal music. Jordan originated the role of Zoe in Eleanor Burgess’s The Niceties (Manhattan Theatre Club, McCarter Theatre Center, Geffen Playhouse, Huntington Theatre Company) for which she won an Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Actress. Other theatre: Simon Stone’s Medea (The Brooklyn Academy of Music), Murder on the Orient Express (The Cape Playhouse). Upcoming & recent Film/TV: Chiwetel Ejiofor’s “Rob Peace,” “Bull” (CBS), “The Good Fight” (Paramount Plus), “The Path” (Hulu). Boatman is a graduate of UNC School of the Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]