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Places for Act II

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About Places for Act II

Welcome to the Places for Act II pod... the not-quite-theatre theatre podcast. I’m your host Christopher D, and along with our guests, we’re going to talk about the beginning, the end, and the afterlife of a theatre career. We’ll celebrate how artists adapt and transform themselves when they’ve been re-cast in life, while highlighting the value of an arts degree in our current times. We also touch on theatre's relevance today and how, in this world of tech, we long for communal, live, unmanipulated performance. New episodes drop every Tuesday!! Follow us on Instagram @placesforact2pod

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11 episodes

episode Marianne T ...and the midlife of it all artwork

Marianne T ...and the midlife of it all

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to musical theatre actor Marianne T. Btw Marianne's cartoon portrait for some reason says, "I'm a bit hippy & I love it." FUN FACT: At the famed Bellagio, Marianne was winning big at the high-roller table when she heard the distant sounds of a karaoke competition. She got up, leaving over 500K on the table. Singing Total Eclipse of the Heart, she won the $150 karaoke 1st prize. Her quote afterwards: "Totally worth it." Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@placesforact2pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/placesforact2pod/] Directors Notes: Kirsten Dunst [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000379/] Cindy Lauper [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyndi_Lauper#:~:text=Cynthia%20Ann%20Stephanie%20Lauper%20is%20an%20American,distinctive%20image%2C%20which%20features%20eccentric%20clothing%20and] Otterbein University, School of Theatre & Dance [https://www.otterbein.edu/theatre-dance/] Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM) [https://www.ccm.uc.edu/] Into the Woods [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Woods] West Side Story [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story] Phantom [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_(musical)] Educating Rita [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educating_Rita] 10 Little Indians (And Then There Were None) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_Then_There_Were_None_(play)] CatCo (Contemporary Theatre of Ohio) [https://www.thecontemporaryohio.org/] Death of a Salesman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_a_Salesman]

Yesterday - 57 min
episode Beth M ...and the success of it all artwork

Beth M ...and the success of it all

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to improv professional Beth M. Btw Beth's cartoon portrait bangs are THE BEST FUN FACT: On Chicago's South side, Beth improvised her way into one-on-one ball with former President Obama. She was up 12-8 before the Secret Service realized she was not WNBA star Cameron Brink. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@placesforact2pod⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/placesforact2pod/] Directors Notes: Beth's Improv Troup: Improvised Shakespeare Co [https://www.improvisedshakespeare.com/chicago] Beth's Instagram: @melewsk [https://www.instagram.com/melewsk/] Melissa McCarthy [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565250/] Bruce Campbell [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0132257/] Rumors [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumors_(play)] Whose Line Is It Anyway [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whose_Line_Is_It_Anyway%3F_(American_TV_series)] Second City [https://www.secondcity.com/] Cash Cab [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_Cab_(American_game_show)] Second City: Guide to the Opera [https://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2013/01/second-city-guide-to-the-opera-provides-quirky-laughs-yet-little-opera-for-newbies/] Lyric Opera of Chicago [https://www.lyricopera.org/] Church Sacristan [https://stpacc.org/ministry/sacristans/] TJ & Dave [https://www.tjanddave.com/]

9 Jun 2026 - 51 min
episode Josh G ...and the fear of it all artwork

Josh G ...and the fear of it all

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to musical theatre artist Josh G. Btw he wanted us to make his cartoon portrait "snazzy" FUN FACT: Josh was about to start a barbershop called Todd Sweeny's where the stylists sing showtunes as they give you a shave and cut. He was forced to give up on the idea after being summarily sued by the vindictive Sondheim estate. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@placesforact2pod⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/placesforact2pod/] Directors Notes: Otterbein University, Department of Theatre & Dance [https://www.otterbein.edu/theatre-dance/] A Few Good Men [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Few_Good_Men_(play)] Ohio Wesleyan [https://www.owu.edu/] Cedar Point [https://www.sixflags.com/cedarpoint] COSI (Center of Science Industry) [https://cosi.org/] Opera Columbus [https://www.operacolumbus.org/] Cannibal, The Musical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibal!_The_Musical] Terrence Mann [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrence_Mann] Lost Colony [https://www.thelostcolony.org/] Parade [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parade_(musical)] Sweet Adelines International [https://sweetadelines.com/] Barbershop Harmony Society [https://www.barbershop.org/]

2 Jun 2026 - 56 min
episode Ryan M ...and the grind of it all artwork

Ryan M ...and the grind of it all

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to dancer/singer/actor Ryan M. Btw His cartoon portrait is mwah! Chef's kiss. FUN FACT: Ryan was hired to choreograph the much-hyped Broadway sequel A Chorus Line 2: A Chorus Boy. Unfortunately, the project fell through when producers deemed Hugh Jackman- at 57yrs- too old to play a chorus boy. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@placesforact2pod⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/placesforact2pod/] Directors Notes: Ryan's Website [https://ryanmigge.com/] Ryan's Socials: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gettinmiggewithit/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@gettinmiggewithit] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ryanmiggealchemist/] Otterbein University, School of Theatre & Dance [https://www.otterbein.edu/theatre-dance/] Some Like It Hot (Musical) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Some_Like_It_Hot_(musical)] Actors' Equity Association [https://actorsequity.org/aboutequity] Cabaret [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabaret_(musical)] Bonus Info: Jaques- International Theater Newsletter [https://gordoncox.substack.com/p/what-is-jaques-gordon-cox-newsletter]

26 May 2026 - 49 min
episode Melissa K ...and the expectations of it all artwork

Melissa K ...and the expectations of it all

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Places for Act II podcast! In this week's episode, we're talking to artist Melissa K. Btw I think we got the hair right on her cartoon portrait. FUN FACT: Melissa directed herself in a one-woman cabaret drama of lesser-known songs from the Hall & Oats catalogue. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Daryl Hall, but was unanimously panned for her portrayal of John Oats. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@placesforact2pod⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/placesforact2pod/] Directors Notes: Vital Shift Creative [https://vitalshiftcreative.com/] Otterbein University School of Theatre & Dance [https://www.otterbein.edu/theatre-dance/] Copa Cabana [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2EoReHa-p8] Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati [https://ensemblecincinnati.org/] Cabaret [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabaret_(musical)]

19 May 2026 - 56 min
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