We've learnt and we've laughed over the past 38 episodes of the Play Haus Pod... but now, it's time to wrap up this season of fabulousness. We've spoken to people from Broadway to Brisbane and beyond, across all professions. This includes lighting superstars, producers, actors, dancers, gig performers and more! Thanks for joining us as we've opened the costume box and unravelled much fun. In Scene 38, Chelsea, Brooke and our behind the scenes superstar join us to wrap up the season with some of their favourite moments. There is just too much content to include in just one episode so if you miss us, we encourage you to have a binge listen. Make sure you follow us on socials @playhauspod where we will continue to post regularly and we look forward to releasing new content soon!Thanks for listening roomies!About our team: Hosts - Chelsea August @chelsea_august and Brooke Edwards @life_of_brookeTalent Acquisition & Manager: Juliette Ebert @jules41801 Script Writer: Priya Shah @priyaj00_Producers and Editors: Elodie Boal @el.boal and Sophie Mason @sophie_angelica_mMarketing Assistant: Ella O'Brien @ella.w.obrienTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Booming into the studio this week, we have the multi-talented, Stephanie Long. As a Brisbane/Gold Coast performer, Steph lives her best life in the gigging scene - touring with many cover bands and performing locally. With performing arts her full-time career, Steph also reveals to us her exciting return to musical theatre with THAT Production Company's upcoming production of 'Tick Tick Boom'. Ticking over at Ipswich's Civic Centre, Steph shares her excitement about joining a stellar cast and gives us some advice on what to expect from this must-see show!Scene 37 unravels much to do about the arts scene. With a musical theatre degree and from a family of artists, Steph has 'performing' in her blood. We chat all about music, and Steph shares her big belief in living your truth and finding happiness and contentment in life. This has been a massive journey for the South East QLD performer, and she takes us through some of her biggest life lessons during her years as an artist. We talk about the importance of consistent training, stage fright, the silver linings of lockdown, how to handle being a perfectionist and the importance of community in the arts. Too often, people are caught up with viewing other people's success as your failure, but Steph is a big fan of celebrating each other and finding ways to work on the same team. She leaves us with the simple but very true message - and you'll have to tune in to hear more!About Stephanie Long: Head on over to Instagram and give Steph Long a follow at @_stephlong_ or instagram.com/_stephlong_. Even stay up to date with her band, The Accidents Band at @theaccidentsband or instagram.com/theaccidentsband. About THAT Production Company: If you would like to find THAT Production Company, head over to their website thatproductioncompany.com.au/ or find them on their socials, Facebook at facebook.com/THATProductionCompany or Instagram at @thatproductioncompany or instagram.com/thatproductioncompany. Play Haus Picks:Tick, Tick... Boom! (THAT Production Company) - thatproductioncompany.com.au/Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Mad About Theatre) - madabout.com.au/upcoming-productionsThe Drowsy Chaperone (Savoyards Musical Theatre) - savoyards.com.au/drowsychaperoneTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pirouetting into the studio this week is the incredibly talented Alisdair Macindoe from Australiasian Dance Collective. We talk about his upcoming production 'Forgery', which transports us into the future with a performance generated entirely by a computer! And Alisdair is the man behind the computer and lets us know how it all worksWith an interesting background in creative programming, 'Forgery' allows human genius and computer smarts to combine and create something brilliant. Presented as part of Brisbane Festival and partnering with Australasian Dance Collective, learn more about how technology is incorporating with performance - and if you're into dance, this is the episode to boogie too!Scene 36 unravels how Alisdair created a program that gives computer-generated prompts to six talented dancers who then improvise their way through a new show every night. We chat about how the team has worked with the Australasian Dance Collective dancers to build their improvisation skills in the rehearsal room and to give them the confidence to step on stage without a clue about what they're doing. Alisdair, Chelsea and Brooke then take a deep dive into the moral dilemma of artificial intelligence in the creative field and what the future of tech and art could look like. This is a mind-blowing episode that's not to be missed!About Alisdair Macindoe: You can find Alisdair Macindoe's creative work on his website at alisdairmacindoe.com/. To keep up to date on all things Australasian Dance Collective visit their website at australasiandancecollective.com/ or Instagram at @australasiandancecollective or instagram.com/australasiandancecollective. Also, don't miss their joint creation 'Forgery' at Brisbane Festival, check it out at brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2021/forgery.Play Haus Picks:Forgery (Australasian Dance Collective) - brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2021/forgery24 Hour Musical Project - 24hourmusical.com.au/Thrive on Arts (The Empire Theatre) - empiretheatre.com.au/event/579/thrive-on-arts-september-2021Les Miserables Auditions (Lynch & Paterson) - lynchandpaterson.com/events/lesmisTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brisbane Festival is about to take our city by storm and we've spotlighted all the wonderful art, theatre and entertainment heading your way! From cabarets to dance, performances, comedy and everything in between, the Play Haus Pod team are telling you their favourite must-sees for the 2021 Festival. Scene 35 unravels the many incredible productions on offer and as part of this year's Brisbane Festival. So get ready to snap up those tickets and support your local artists! About Brisbane Festival: Visit the Brisbane Festival website for all productions mentioned in this episode and as part of our Play Haus Picks! Head to brisbanefestival.com.au/. Alternatively, follow the festival on Instagram @brisbanefestival or instagram.com/brisbanefestival. Or Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/BrisbaneFestival.Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From puppeteering to producing and playwriting, The Naughty Corner Collective have done it all! This week we sit down with two of the collective's members to chat about their upcoming production 'Maze', playing at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Jess Bunz and Bianca Bality both work as ushers by day and theatre-making extraordinaires during...well, all the other hours. These two powerhouse women have worked in Brisbane's most iconic theatres and have lots of stories and insight to share. Scene 34 unravels all you need to know about managing your artistic journey, developing new work and a touch of Greek mythology. We go into detail about The Naughty Corner Collective's original production, 'Maze' produced in conjunction with Dead Puppet Society. Jess and Bianca explain their process of developing a 20-minute production into a full-scale play. Working within a collective can come with its challenges, but Jess and Bianca have identified the features that make working with a group of creatives a fruitful venture instead of an infuriating one. We hear about their business was born from creativity, the importance of grant writing skills, learning how to ask for help and how to get the most out of your uni degree. As always, this scene is packed full of knowledge, laughs and wholesome energy! Stick around, we're so glad you're here.About The Naughty Corner Collective, Jess Bunz and Bianca Bality: Follow The Naughty Corner Collective via their Instagram @thenaughtycornercollective or instagram.com/thenaughtycornercollective, on Facebook at facebook.com/tnccollective or check out their website at henaughtycornercollective.com/. You can also find Jess Bunz on Instagram at @jess.bunz or instagram.com/jess.bunz and Bianca Bality at @big_anchor or instagram.com/big_anchor. Play Haus Picks:Maze (The Naughty Corner Collective) - brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/maze/Ordinary Days (Javeenbah Theatre Company) - javeenbah.org.au/playbill/ordinary-days/Pygmalion (Noosa Arts Theatre) - noosaartstheatre.org.au/pygmalion/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With over 20+ years in practice, Lucas Stibbard has finally joined us in the studio to dispel the many myths surrounding the arts industry, and teach us how to perfect the work/life balance when you're an artist. As part of The Escapists (a multi-disciplinary collective he co-founded), Lucas has dabbled in everything - from dramaturgy to directing, acting to producing. Having performed nationally and internationally, he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the arts, and this is a masterclass interview in storytelling and theatre-making.Scene 32 unravels Lucas' endeavours as a multi-disciplinary artist, working with young people and the success of his critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning 'boy girl wall'. We chat about taking this production to America and the educational discussions and differences when it came to the text, as well as the importance of drama as an educational tool. We also take a look at Lucas' new work, '000 Things I Need To Tell You', which centres around raising a boy and deconstructing masculinity. Lucas also shares his experiences working with shake&stir on 'A Christmas Carol', his love of Brecht and post-dramatic theatre, and the importance of having other hobbies as an artist. This interview navigates the highs and lows of being a full-time artist, and how we can all keep theatre alive.About Lucas Stibbard: Follow Lucas via his Facebook at facebook.com/lucasstibbard or on Instagram @lucasstibbard or instagram.com/lucasstibbard.Play Haus Picks:Vena Cava Freshblood Festival (Vena Cava Productions) - facebook.com/venacavaproductionsThe Knowing of Mary Poppins (Empire Theatre) - empiretheatre.com.au/event/959/the-knowing-of-mary-poppinsShort+Sweet Gala Finals (Short+Sweet) - thetivoli.com.au/events/short-and-sweetAwakening (Good Time Theatrics) - facebook.com/agoodtimetheatre/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you ready to rock? Joining us in the Play Haus this week to talk about her role as Oz in Harvest Rain's Arena Spectacular, 'We Will Rock You', is the lovely Carly Bettinson. We recorded this scene during the July lockdown and a lot has changed in the theatre world since then! Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-situation in Brisbane and Sydney, 'We Will Rock You' has been postponed. While this episode delves into the joyous and amazing creative adventures Carly has been on, we are also sending all the love to our roomies and fellow artists who have been impacted by the pandemic.Scene 31 unravels the incredible creativeness of Carly! From singing and dancing all the way to sewing and crocheting, Carly lives out her sunshine personality in her work. We chat about her journey to the theatre and what it was like growing up in a household that loved art and creativity. Carly also tells us about her preparation for 'We Will Rock You', how the pandemic has impacted her art and the importance of constantly learning and exploring your creativity. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved chatting with Carly.About Carly BettinsonFollow Carly on Instagram at instagram.com/carlybettinson or @carlybettinson. Alternatively, check out her creative work at instagram.com/fromcarlyb or @fromcarlyb. For news about 'We Will Rock You', head to the official production website wewillrockyouarena.com/.Play Haus Picks:We Will Rock You (Harvest Rain Theatre Company) https://www.harvestrain.com.au/wewillrockyoubrisbane or https://www.wewillrockyouarena.com/Pirates of Penzance (Ipswich Musical Theatre) https://www.ipswichmusicaltheatrecompany.com.au/Youth Variety Showcase (Tweed Theatre Company) https://www.tweedtheatre.com.au/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are so excited to have Cessalee Stovall hanging out on the Play Haus Podcast this week! She is a performer, advocate, educator, human lover and all together power woman! Cessalee performed on stages all over America before finding her home in Melbourne, Australia, and starting her organisation 'Stage A Change', which supports and empowers performers, producers and educators to effect positive change in diversity and inclusion.Scene 30 unravels what it means to be inclusive and gives us that push to be the change we want to see in the world. Having performed in America and Australia, Cessalee unpacks what it looks like to be an artist in both countries and details how she has learnt to navigate the arts while maintaining a healthy life/work balance. We hear all about Cessalee's organisation 'Stage A Change' and the incredible work she is doing in the space of diversity and inclusion, giving artists and organisations the tools they need to encourage positive change. "Live, Learn, Love" is Cessalee's mantra when deciding what to dedicate her time towards... and you'll have to listen to this episode to find out what she applies it to specifically.About Cessalee Stovall: Follow Cessalee's organisation, Stage A Change, via its website at stageachange.org or on Instagram at instagram.com/stageachange or @stageachange. To keep up to date with Cessalee's personal endeavours, follow her account at instagram.com/cessalee or @cessalee.Play Haus Picks:Mamma Mia (The Show Co.) https://theeventscentre.com.au/product/mamma-mia-the-musical/Titanic: The Movie The Play (Act React) https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/titanic/Boy and Girl (Oscar Production Company) https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/boygirl/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An international musician and a famous Instagram influencer are joining creative forces to bring a 'Midsummer Night's Dream' to the Gold Coast... and like you've never seen before. Trent Owers as Demetrius and Alyson Joyce as Tatania are both serving up a twist on the Shakespeare classic we all know and love in Technicolour Theatre Company's newest production. These talented practitioners join us in the Play Haus to chat through their many incredible theatrical experiences. AND our special guest host, Juliette Ebert, is back!Scene 29 unravels the lives of two people who live wildly multi-faceted lives. Trent and Alyson have very full plates and we learn about their journey to the stage and the lessons they have learnt along the way. Trent shares what is like to move from America to Australia and working as an online influencer; sharing the differences he has noticed. All-round power woman, Alyson, has fostered her music career in Papua New Guinea alongside her Australian theatrical experience and other projects as she constantly evolves and experiments. She chats through her journey of self-acceptance and confidence as a BIPOC woman in the arts and Trent further explores why theatre feels the need to label characters. This episode is packed full of big questions, big talent and big conversations that you don't want to miss!About Trent Owers and Alyson Joyce:Follow Trent on Instagram at @officialtrentowers or instagram.com/officialtrenttowers. While you're there, check out Alyson's website at alysonjoyce.com/.About Technicolour Theatre Company:Follow on Instagram at @technicolourtheatre or instagram.com/technicolourtheatre/. Also, check out their website at technicolourtheatre.com.au/.Play Haus Picks:A Midsummer Night's Dream (Technicolour Theatre Company) - technicolourtheatre.com.au/midsummerCinderella (Phoenix Ensemble) - phoenixensemble.com.au/shows/cinderella/39 Steps Auditions (Ipswich Little Theatre) - ilt.org.au/the-39-steps-auditions/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lights, camera, action... and design! This week on the Play Haus, we're chatting to lighting designer extraordinaire, Jason Glenwright. Now, if you are a local Brisbane theatre person (like we are), you would have no doubt seen Jason's work on many professional shows! He's worked with companies all over Southeast Queensland and has oodles of advice to offer to lighting designers, creatives and other theatre appreciators alike. Scene 28 unravels all there is to know about design. Fun fact! Lighting designers generally don't program the lights. We learn that lighting design is a creative role where your job is to translate the script onto the stage and make sure everyone can be seen in the process. Jason explains his process when given a new script and tells us some lessons he has learnt along the way. Did you know that Jason is also a big fan of shopping centres? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out why!About Jason Glenwright:Stay up to date with Jason's work via his website at https://www.jasonglenwright.com/. Alternatively, give him a follow on Instagram at @jasonglenlight or instagram.com/jasonglenlight/.Play Haus Picks:Beenleigh Festival of One Act Plays (Beenleigh Theatre Group) - beenleightheatregroup.com/btgoapf2021Dog Act Comedy (t Catchment Brewing Co) - catchmentbrewingco.com.au/Auditions: Boy From Oz (Noosa Arts Theatre) - noosaartstheatre.org.au/auditions-one-act-plays-2020/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Theatrical magic happens when Ipswich director, Timothy Wynn, and screen/stage actor, Steven Rooke, join forces! They're in the Play Haus to chat about their premiere production, 'Sea Wall' by Simon Stephens. We learn all about this intimate one-man show that will leave audiences with questions extending far beyond the walls of the theatre.Scene 27 unravels the careers of two widely experienced creatives. Coming to you from a very COVID-safe distance in our own homes, this episode is a testament to the resilience of the artistic community. Timothy chats about his experience in transitioning between community, independent and professional theatre, while Steven shares some wise words about his extensive career shooting feature films internationally, touring 'Kelly' and acting in 'Home and Away'. We learn about each artist's process and how they have tackled a production that is hard-hitting and intimate. About THAT Production Company: Purchase tickets at thatproductioncompany.com.au or follow THAT Production Company on Instagram at @thatproductioncompany or instagram.com/thatproductioncompany/.About Steven Rooke and Timothy Wynn:Follow Steven on Instagram at @stvnrk or instagram.com/stvnrk/ or Timothy's account at @timothywynn or instagram.com/timothywynn/.Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):Sea Wall (THAT Production Company) - thatproductioncompany.com.au/Prima Face (Queensland Theatre Company) - queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/prima-facieAuditions: Jasper in Deadland (Phoenix Ensemble) - phoenixensemble.com.au/shows/jasper/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Something's Coming to Brisbane, and it's a musical you don't want to miss. This week we chat Sophie Salvesani about her starring role in 'West Side Story'. Equal parts talented performer and talented teacher, Sophie gives us an insight to her world of juggling commitments and devoting yourself to the things you love.Scene 26 unravels Sophie's theatrical history - from starting out with paying flute, performing with Ipswich Musical Theatre and continuing on to star in one of the most well-loved roles, Maria. Amongst the madness of theatre, Sophie is also a registered primary school teacher, having completed her bachelor's degree straight out of high school. Our Play Haus podcast host Brooke connects with Sophie over the struggles and joys that come with teacher life, and Sophie gives thespians and teachers alike some sage advice. Scene 26 teaches us that we don't have to only have one love or one career. Sophie's journey is a testament to the importance of identifying what's important to you and going to get it.About Sophie Salvesani: Visit Sophie's website at sophiesalvesani.com/ or follow and like her Facebook page, facebook.com/sophiesalvesanisoprano. Ofcourse, there's always Instagram so follow her account at @sophie_salvesani or instagram.com/sophie_salvesani.Play Haus Picks:West Side Story (Opera Australia) - qpac.com.au/event/west_side_story_21/School of Rock (Redcliffe Musical Theatre) - redcliffemusicaltheatre.com/schoolofrock.htmlJesus Christ Superstar (Lynch & Paterson) - lynchandpaterson.com/jesus-christ-superstar-2021Puffs (Spotlight Theatre) - spotlighttheatre.com.au/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have a surprise for you roomies! Our Talent Manager, Juliette Ebert, drops by to guest host this week's scene and chat with her amazing bestie, Jimmy Larkin. The two have been friends since their cruise line days and we reminisce over some of their favourite memories. Jimmy tells us all about his life on stage as a performer and artist, as well as his recent endeavours with the wildly popular Instagram page @letshearitforthechoice. Together, we celebrate his ambitions of shining the spotlight on fellow artists all around the world. Scene 25 unravels what it looks like to run a theatre fan page with such a significant follower base. Jimmy chats about his passion for uplifting unsung talent, how he deals with the haters and how he has formed incredible connections through his presence on social media. As a Casting Associate, Jimmy has also had experience behind the table and gives listeners an insight into what the people in casting are really thinking. This is a jam-packed episode filled with good laughs and even better advice!About Jimmy Larkin: Follow Jimmy on Instagram at either @letshearitforthechoice / instagram.com/letshearitforthechoice or @jimmylarkin / instagram.com/jimmylarkin.Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):Let’s Hear It For the Choice (Jimmy Larkin) –instagram.com/letshearitforthechoiceAmerican Psycho: The Musical (HOTA) – hota.com.au/theatre/american-psycho-the-musical/How To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (Dark Stories) – darkstories.com.au/how-to-survive-a-zombie-apocalypse-brisbane/Audition: The Classics of Rodgers & Hammerstein (Lynch & Paterson) - lynchandpaterson.com/auditionsTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we chat to the most iconic mother/daughter duo set to hit the Gold Coast stage this month! That’s right, it’s Sophie and Donna Sheridan from the smash-hit musical, ‘Mamma Mia’. Madeline Grice who plays the girl with golden hair joins us in the studio along with her stage mum, Donna, played by Australian and UK theatre royalty, Jayde Westaby. Does your mother know about this episode of the Play Haus? Because you definitely don’t want it to slip through your fingers. Tune in now!Scene 24 unravels the name of the game, with insight into what it was like auditioning and preparing for Matt Ward Entertainment’s latest production. At two very different stages of their theatrical career, Jayde and Madeline tell us about their insecurities starting out in the arts and the setbacks/successes they navigated in an industry that is so unlike any other career path. We hear all about the online audition process to find Sophie Sheridan and what it’s like prepping for a musical with a very short rehearsal period. Jayde also touches on her experience performing at the iconic The Star Gold Coast. Filled with ABBA-music puns, life advice and fun, this is an episode for any Mamma Mia fan!About Madeline Grice and Jayde Westaby:Follow both Madeline and Jayde on Instagram at @madelinegrice or instagram.com/madelinegrive and @jaydewestaby or instagram.com/jaydewestaby. Book your tickets for Mamma Mia at mammamiamusical.com.au and follow the behind-the-scenes action on Instagram at @mattwardentertainment or instagram.com/mattwardentertainment or @mammamiagc or instagram.com/mammamiagc.Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):Mamma Mia (Matt Ward Entertainment) - mammamiamusical.com.auPlayhouse Creatures (Javeenbah Theatre) - javeenbah.org.au/playbill/playhouse-creatures/Hot Shoe Shuffle (Savoyards Musical Theatre) - savoyards.com.au/hotshoeshuffleLadies Day - Auditions (Ipswich Little Theatre) - ilt.org.au/getinvolved/auditions/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, we find out what it takes to be a 90s icon! Well, almost. The wonderful Teagan Wouters joins us in the studio and talks us through her experience performing iconic movie roles on the stage. From Nicola in ‘Kinky Boots’, Lisa Houseman in ‘Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage’ and now the leading lady, Julia Sullivan in the 90s cult classic, ‘The Wedding Singer’, Teagan brings her sparkle to every role she touches and into our Play Haus!Scene 23 unravels Teagan’s world during COVID, especially the most recent Melbourne lockdown. We chat through the rehearsal process of ‘The Wedding Singer’ with "play, fun and creativity" marking Teagan's top three must-haves to bring into the rehearsal room. Teagan also shares how vital it is to maintain passion and excitement in every step of your artistic journey. Chelsea and Brooke find out some of the most important lessons Teagan learned during her studies and her plans as she moves forward in her career. And if that's not enough, we finish this episode with a fun 90s fashion-themed and trends game! Do you think double denim should make a comeback?About Teagan Wouters:Head on over to Instagram and give Teagan a follow at @teaganwouters or instagram.com/teaganwouters. Alternatively, purchase tickets for 'The Wedding Singer' at weddingsingermusical.com.au or follow the production account @weddingsingerau or instagram.com/weddingsingerau/. Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):The Wedding Singer (HOTA) - hota.com.au/theatre/the-wedding-singer/The Best of Buble (Rhydian Lewis) - thebestofbuble.com.au/homeWhite Pearl (Queensland Theatre) - queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/white-pearlTap Pack Tour (SK Entertainment) - thetappack.com/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're heading into the studio this week to introduce you to our fabulous hosts to learn about who they are and where they come from. We chat about all things arts as well as side-hustles, and how both Brooke and Chelsea got involved with theatre. Our other team members also pop onto the mic to weigh in on their journey's! We're opening the door and welcoming you to the insides of The Play Haus!Scene 22 unravels our side hustles as we learn a bit more about our energetic hosts, Chelsea August and Brooke Edwards! From retail jobs, uni degrees and moments of doubting their artistic journeys, we cover it all. Our Talent Manager, Juliette Ebert, also pops on the mic to talk about her cake hustle business. Yum!About The Play Haus Members:Follow our podcast members on Instagram - Brooke Edwards at @life_of_brooke or instagram.com/life_of_brooke; Chelsea August at @chelsea_august or instagram.com/chelsea_august; Juliette Ebert at @jules41801 or instagram.com/jules41801 or Juliette's Cake Business 'The Minnie Baker' at @theminniebaker or instagram.com/theminniebaker. Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, we chat to our very first composer, Jye Bryant! As a Sydney-based artist, lyricist, author, mentor, teacher and all-round wonderful human, Jye is the creator of ‘Things I Could Never Tell Steven’, ‘Captain Moonlight’ and many other stories. In the studio, he inspires us to pick up our pens and create something wonderful... we hope you do too! Scene 21 unravels the life of a compose and what it takes to create a memorable and believable story. Jye shares his experiences starting out in community theatre, how he become a published composer, the process of mounting productions right here in Southeast Queensland and how to formulate a good story. He explains that “drama and comedy cannot exist without one another." But that's just one small sneak peeks into an episode filled to the brim with advice! Listen to Jye's teachings, anecdotes and experience a whole lot of laughs along the way. This is an episode for the budding creative and for anyone who supports new work.About Jye Bryant: Jye Bs a Sydney-based, artist. His work aims to inspire positive social change through a unique blend of entertainment and education. Follow his efforts via any of the platforms below:Facebook: facebook.com/jyebryantproductionsInstagram: instagram.com/jye_bryant or @jye_bryantLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jyebryantYouTube: youtube.com/user/TheJyeBryantTwitter: twitter.com/jyebryantWebsite: .jyebryant.comPlay Haus Picks:Chess the Musical (QPAC) - qpac.com.au/event/chess_the_musical_21Keeping Up Appearances (Murwillumbah Theatre Company) - trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=719831&Beauty and the Beast (Queensland Musical Theatre) - queenslandmusicaltheatre.com/ticketsAnimal Farm (shake & stir theatre company) - qpac.com.au/event/animal_farm_21/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're learning all the moves in the Play Haus this week as Australasian Dance Collective's Guest Artist, Melanie Lane, joins us to talk all about her career as a choreographer and dancer. We learn about her new work, Alterum, which heads to QPAC next week as part of the dance spectacular and triple bill, 'Three'. Inspired by the supernatural and mythologies, Melanie explains her creative process behind the work, the world of dance as she knows it, and even dabbles in chats about the future of our artistic creative community.Scene 20 unravels Australasian Dance Collective's new work 'Three' and Melanie's choreographic masterpiece, 'Alterum'. We dive deep into working with the company and adapting the work during a COVID time. Melanie shares her love of dancers expressing their voice in the language of the work and tells us about the supernatural inspiration behind her latest piece. We fouette into the world of dance, spinning back to Melanie's early childhood and her passion for choreographing. We also hear about the projects she's worked on internationally and digitally during COVID-19 and her thoughts on looking into the future to find better systems to support artists.About Melanie Lane: Visit Melanie's website at melanielane.info or alternatively follow her creative journey on Instagram at @melahhnee or instagram.com/melahhnee/.About Australasian Dance Collective:For further information about ADC and to book tickets to their upcoming shows, visit https://australasiandancecollective.com/. Alternatively, you can follow them on Instagram @australasiandancecollective or instagram.com/australasiandancecollective/, or like their Facebook Page at facebook.com/australasiandancecollective/.Play Haus Picks:Three (Australasian Dance Collective) - qpac.com.au/event/adc_three_21/Our House (Brisbane Arts Theatre) - artstheatre.com.au/productions/our-house-2/VOID (Wild Dreamer Productions and HOTA) - hota.com.au/theatre/void/Jekyll & Hyde (A Slightly Isolated Dog) - brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/jekyll-hyde/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, we put our improv skills to the test with one of Brisbane’s best improv superstars, Rosa Sottile! As Co-Founder of Big Fork Theatre, Rosa and her team recognise the importance of improv in our Brisbane community, ensuring the theatre sport is accessible to every single art lover out there! Putting the community first, Big Fork aims to teach, entertain and bring joy to the local arts scene and we unpack how you can improve your acting skills in this art form!Scene 19 unravels the wild world of improvisation and Rosa’s journey within it. She explains how Big Fork Theatre was formed, the basics of improvisation and how classes are run. Rosa encourages everyone to have a go at improv because no one is ‘boring’ and every single human who walks through Big Fork doors has a story to tell. However, running constant classes comes with its own challenges. Big Fork Theatre doesn’t currently have a home to call their own and Rosa chats about the company’s aim to create a theatre space that is wholly disabled accessible. With the help of a community fundraiser, the company hopes to raise $10,000 to put towards creating a hub for improv theatre. And if that weren't enough, Rosa shows us why she's best in the improv game... putting Brooke and Chelsea on the spot with an improv session of their own!About Big Fork Theatre: If you would like to donate to Big Fork Theatre’s upcoming fundraiser for creating accessible theatre, visit tinyurl.com/68vp5jpc. Learn more about their classes, performances and jam nights at bigforktheatre.com/. Alternatively, give them a follow on Instagram @bigforktheatre or instagram.com/bigforktheatre/, or like them on Facebook at facebook.com/BigForkTheatre.Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):In the Dark (Big Fork Theatre) - anywhere.is/event/inthedark/ Cloudland The Musical (Paul Hayman) - cloudlandthemusical.com/ Horizon (Playlab Theatre) - playlabtheatre.com.au/horizon-by-maxine-mellor/ Murder at the Needle & Threat (Inside Out Theatre) - anywhere.is/event/murder/#tribe-ticketsTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's episode, we're learning the importance of creating theatre, classic texts and improvisation. Joining us in the studio is powerhouse Producer, Director and Actor, Natalie Bochenski, and Actor and Podcast Guru, Elizabeth Best, who speak quite frankly about Act React and its upcoming production of 'The Importance of Being Wasted'. So grab a drink, sit down and relax, and let's learn about the art of theatre-making.Scene 18 unravels 'The Importance of Being Wasted', including how the script was constructed, its premise, responding to Oscar Wilde's infamous text and the importance of editing the show and rehearsing authentically. Elizabeth described the actor-audience expectations with the show, and Natalie tells us all about Act React's journey. We also gain some privy knowledge of what goes into their signature shows (The Movie, The Play series) and how their changing audience experiences. All aboard this train that deep dives into theatre-making (just don't forget your drinks... or handbag!).About Act React: Sign up for Act React's newsletter and check out their upcoming productions at actreact.com.au. You can follow the theatre group on Instagram @actreacttheatre or instagram.com/actreacttheatre/ or Facebook at facebook.com/actreacttheatre. Catch both their upcoming shows 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and 'The Great Grandiosa' at this year's Anywhere Festival too!Upcoming Events (mention on the Play Haus):The Importance of Being Wasted (Act React) - actreact.com.au/shows/the-importance-of-being-wastedBeautiful: The Carole King Musical (Spotlight Theatre) - spotlighttheatre.com.au/Anatomy of a Suicide (Metro Arts) - metroarts.com.au/anatomy-of-a-suicide/Next to Normal (Redcliffe Musical Theatre) - redcliffemusicaltheatre.com/next-to-normal.htmlTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.