Behind the Curtain with Nick Troon

EP 47: Michael Gow on Playwriting, Directing, & Coming Home

On today's episode we sit down with critically acclaimed Australian playwright, Michael Gow. Michael started writing plays in 1983 with his first play, The Kid.  Since then he's written a wide collection of work for theatre, film, & television, first receiving wide acclaim with his 1986 play, Away.   Over the years, Gow's work has also appeared sporadically across the HSC prescribed text list.  Today, we'll be discussing his upcoming production Toy Symphony.  Originally written in 2007, Gow is returning to this heavily autobiographical work in the area where he grew up, the Sutherland Shire.   There is plenty to unpack across this conversation making an episode you won't want to miss.  Toy Symphony, is playing at the Pavilion Arts Theatre from the 18th - 20th June.  Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit The Pavilion's Website [https://tickets.thepavilionarts.au/EventAvailability?EventId=14801]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

EP 46: Tyler Dean-Brinkley on Directing, Conducting, Composition, & More

On today's episode we sit down with Newcastle-based online UNE student Tyler Dean-Brinkley. Tyler has a range of experiences in various areas within Theatre and we'll be talking through them all, taking an introspective look at community theatre, independent productions, and even children's theatre This was certainly a fun conversation and an episode you won't want to miss.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

EP 45: Jono McAteer, Will Billingsley, & Cal Hunter on "The Woman in Black"

On today's episode we sit down with Jono McAteer, Will Billingsley, & Cal Hunter, the director and cast behind the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of The Woman in Black.  The Woman in Black is a theatre staple, being one of the most classic ghost stories ever put to stage.  We'll be talking about how the team has gone about bringing out these supernatural elements and more importantly what this rehearsal process has looked like given the show only features 2 talking roles.   This was certainly a fun conversation and an episode you won't want to miss.  The Woman in Black, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 6th - 14th March.  Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au [adms.org.au]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

EP 44: Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan on UNE Theatre & Digital Performance

On today's episode we sit down with Dr Julie Shearer & Dr Richard Jordan about a transition coming to theatre at UNE.   2026 marks the 50th anniversary of UNE's Theatre department and in celebration of this milestone and acknowledgment of the current theatre scene, the department will be transitioning towards a new name under the banner of Theatre & Digital Performance. This change comes with new philosophies, structural changes, and most excitingly a new unit. We'll be exploring it all in this very special episode of Behind the Curtain.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

EP 43: Lana Howlett, James Meyer, & Belle Meyer on "Next to Normal"

On today's episode we finish our conversation around the Armidale Drama & Musical Society's upcoming production of Next to Normal as we sit down with some of the leading cast behind the show Lana Howlett (Diana), James Meyer (Dan), & Belle Meyer (Natalie). Next to Normal explores various themes around mental health, and in this discussion we'll be exploring the rehearsal process & the effects of these themes from an actors perspective. Next to Normal, is playing at the Armidale Playhouse from the 21st - 29th November.  Tickets are on sale now, so for more details visit adms.org.au [adms.org.au]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.