Sometimes you go where the work is; sometimes you leave where the work isn't. This week we talk about "pursuing other opportunities" outside of Los Angeles and hear about self-evaluation, changing marketplaces, delayed encounters with David E. Kelley, an

John Dyson from Merrimack Repertory Theatre takes us on a driving tour of Lowell, Massachusetts ("the cradle of the industrial revolution!") and shows us sites both historical and anecdotal. Featuring backstage details from the filming of The Fighter and

There's never a dull moment when Mick Orfe gives his first performance in an RSC show. Join us for dramatic tales of kidney stones, fire alarms, lost luggage, student matinees, delayed flights, and late arrivals. Featuring a special appearance from UK Med

It's been too long! This summer we return to England for the European premiere of The Complete World of Sports (abridged) - just in time to coincide with some minor international sporting event that will apparently be there at the same time. Featuring

Reed and Austin talk about what a busy, hectic, and productive two years it's been, and how weirdly similar 2012 will be. Featuring insight into the cyclical nature of theatre, tips on regeneration, a special appearance from Jon Weber, host of NPR's Piano

Dan Berube, Marketing Manager for Merrimack Repertory Theatre, lists how many box office records The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) shattered during its four week run (Largest Pre-Sale, Largest Single Day Sale, Best-Selling Holiday Show, and #3 All-Ti

In this week leading up to Christmas (and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa) we bring you excerpts from The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), which just concluded its record-breaking run at Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Featuring music, laughter, gay apparel, evil vi

After every Thursday night performance, Merrimack Repertory Theatre invites the audience to stick around afterwards and talk to the actors or writers or directors. In the case of our performance of The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) last week, the aud

We begin our sixth year of weekly podcasting talking about the changes we're making to The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) and the reactions we're getting from old friends and fans. Featuring the challenges of pleasing both new audiences and old fans,

Come backstage and to the opening night party of our production of The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) at Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Featuring tongue fumbles, lap catches, second-act letdowns, fond appraisals, more great Christmas music from guitaris