High Brow Theatre

A podcast where we analyze theatre, so you don’t have to. And we do it while we’re high. Hosted by Jay Grumney.

Reflecting on and Bloopers from Season 2

Join Jay as he dives deep into season 2 and reflects upon the ups and downs. There are also some bloopers for your listening pleasure. Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

05-26
13:15

Disability and Accessibility in Theatre with Alayna H.

In this episode, my bud Alayna joins to discuss different aspects of ability and disability in the theatrical world. Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

05-19
41:42

Theatricality of ASMR with my pal Koty

In this episode, my friend Koty joins to discuss how ASMR and theatre exist in the same universe. Bob Ross, anyone? Check out the patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

05-12
36:58

Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays with Laura Falb

In this episode, we get gay with Laura Falb. Our first show together was Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, and we go over the show and reminisce on our favorite memories. Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

04-28
47:31

12 Angry Jurors/Zodiac Signs/Days of Christmas with Abbi Voda

In this episode, Abbi Voda joins to talk about 12 Angry Jurors, and we assign them zodiac signs and their 12 days of Christmas. Check out our patreon! www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre 

04-21
38:04

Improv, MST3K, and Drunk Powerpoint with Blake Reinhart

In this (nerdy) episode, I talk with Blake Reinhart, also known as FunkyLordWedge, about improv, his new dishwasher, and releasing your inhibitions. Check out the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

04-14
30:05

NON-EQ, The “Industry,” & We Need More Writers!! with John Walbolt

In this episode, actor, producer, director, writer, editor, and meme king John Walbolt hops aboard to discuss theatre, believing in your talents, and his short film “NON-EQ” which is available on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi. Check him out at johnwalbolt.com. We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

04-07
52:14

Les Mis, The Movie, and a Taylor Swift Musical with Michelle Holder and Mary Maxwell pt 2

In this episode, we discuss children singing, Anne Hathway's haircut, and the Taylor Swift jukebox musical opening number. Thanks again to Mary and Michelle! Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

03-31
39:08

Les Misérables and TV Musicals with Mary Maxwell and Michelle Holder pt 1

For this episode, I brought along some pals to discuss Les Misérables, and we get a bit into TV Musicals. This is only part 1. The discussion continues next week! Stay tuned! Visit our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/highbrowtheatre

03-24
46:33

Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov

Jay and Olivia discuss one of the most important plays of the any century. Three Sisters and some weird men. 

02-10
38:53

Just Jay: The Audience!

Have you ever been an audience member? If you are a listener, you sure have been! In this episode of Just Jay, we dive into the social aspects of being an audience member and how to interact with an audience member as a performer.

02-03
19:11

Only Olivia: Who Really Wrote Shakespeare?

In our inaugural Only Olivia episode, she investigates three of the most popular conspiracy theories concerning alternate authorship for the work of William Shakespeare.

01-28
28:05

Just Jay: Musicals!

Listen to Jay talk about musicals! Well, at least the ones that he has seen :)

01-20
10:54

Trifles by Susan Glaspell

Olivia and Jay discuss the trifles in Trifles by Susan Glaspell!

01-13
48:49

Just Jay: Anna Deavere Smith

In our first edition of One Person Show, Jay discusses the iconic Anna Deavere Smith and her timeless theatrical works that showcase her many talents.

01-06
08:17

Mail Bag #1

Olivia and Jay answer your questions...kinda.

12-23
32:52

Mr. Burns: a Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn

Olivia and Jay dive into the nuclear power plant that is Mr. Burns.

12-02
39:27

Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet

Olivia and Jay discuss the rip roaring adventures in Glengarry Glen Ross by D*vid M*met.

11-26
43:40

Michael von Siebenburg Melts Through the Floorboards by Greg Kotis

Jay and Olivia wrestle with Jay's birthday selection: Michael von Siebenburg Melts Through the Floorboards. 

11-09
31:02

The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe

Jay and Olivia tackle Olivia’s birthday selection, The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe.

10-30
40:45

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