Claim OwnershipRuth Stage After Dark: Uncensored - Unabridged - Unapologetic
Subscribed: 0Played: 0
Subscribe
© 2023 Ruth Stage After Dark: Uncensored - Unabridged - Unapologetic
Description
Off Broadway theatre actor and producer Matt de Rogatis recounts his producing history in New York City with his non profit theatre organization, Ruth Stage. Group members Joe Rosario join de Rogatis to discuss many theatre related topics including a behind the scenes look at Ruth Stage's upcoming Off Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The production, postponed 5 TIMES now, will finally go up this July and August 2022 in midtown Manhattan at Theater at St. Clement's. The three pull no punches in this R-Rated look at the world of professional theatre. www.ruthstage.org
44 Episodes
Reverse
It's here! After taking the previous week to prep the venue, polish the hardware, and all the other accoutrement, "The Totally Bogus Awards Show" is here! The pinnacle of Ruth Stage After Dark entertainment. But first, we have a message from Matt, announcing a MAJOR development for Ruth Stage. Then it's on to the awards show, presented by 3 time Emmy winner and our "Big Daddy" Christian Jules LeBlanc! Awards are presented by some familiar faces of After Dark and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a few screwballs along the way. Watch. Be amazed and amused as we present the Totally Bogus Awards! It's RUTH STAGE AFTERRRRRRR DARRRRRRKKKKKK!!!
We're back in the dark room this week for a celebration of one whole year of After Dark. This week, we take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite moments of the podcast over the last year, as well as looking ahead to some of the categories and nominees for the season finale awards show. But first, things get too heated between John Farruggia and Spencer. John has been on a war-path lately trying to provoke Spencer into accepting his challenge to a fist fight in Florida. Is this the week that Spencer finally relents and gives into the temptation of slapping John silly?! Find out on RUTH STAGE AFTERRRRRR DARRRRKKKKK!!!
We are back on Zoom again since everyone is rundown, overworked, tired, and ill. However, the pod must go on! Theater veteran and co-founder of Burning Coal Theatre Company, Jerry Davis joins us this week to share some insight and background into his theater group in Raleigh, North Carolina. Burning Coal is set to receive the "Austin Pendleton Legacy Grant" from Ruth Stage's Foundation for the Arts program this year. Also, John Farruggia isn't taking his spelling bee loss well and has sent in a video provoking Spencer even further. Will John ever relent on his desire to fight? Is Spencer truly "chicken" or just concerned for John's well-being? Find out tonight on RUTH STAGE AFTERRRRRR DARRRRRRKKKKK!!!
This week on After Dark, we bring in members of the Autism Community Theater; the recipient of our 2022 Bob Lamb Community Grant. Founder Gina DeMetrius and playwright/actor Ethan Thomas join us to discuss ACT's wonderful mission of bringing theater to Autistic teenagers and young adults. First, however, Spencer brings John Farruggia back to the show. After last week's heated back-and-forth exchange, The Boy Wonder is now reconsidering a fist fight with John. But first, John must defeat our No Neck Monster and Spencer's MUCH younger sister, Carly Gold, in a spelling bee to prove he is of sound mind. Can Farruggia triumph and convince Spencer to meet him in Florida to heal his wounded pride? Find out right now! It's Ruth Stage AFTERRRRR DARRRRRRKKKKK!
This week on After Dark, we bring in Massee McKinley, a descendent of the real "Big Daddy" who Tennessee Williams based the famous Cat on a Hot Tin Roof character on. Christian Jules Leblanc joins in the discussion, as well, to gain deeper insight into the roots of his character. But first, John Farruggia responds to Spencer's inflammatory remarks about his poor fundraising skills, challenging Spencer to a full on fist fight. Is there a decisive bout brewing in Ruth Stage? Find out tonight. It's RUTH STAGE AFTER DAAAAARRRRK!
After their mid-season hiatus, After Dark is back! This week the boys, take a deep dive into the past of one of there own, the indomitable, Joe Rosario. Spencer brazenly calls out John Farruggia. Matt's Vince McMahon impression is back. Sit back and get ready to learn more about "the Phil Jackson" of Ruth Stage. It's Ruth Stage AFTER DAAAARRRRK!
Welcome to a very special and spiritual edition of our theater podcast! This week, professional psychic and medium, Artie Hoffman joins the "Dark Room" to talk spirituality and make contact with the dead. Listen as we reach across this plane of existence to speak with Matt's dear friend, mentor and the founder of Ruth Stage, Bob Lamb. Even though the spirits conspired to shut down the recording (twice)...nothing can ever stop Ruth Stage. It's RUTH STAGE AFTER DAAARRK!
Theater guys talking sports? Really? Really! Inspired by the Super Bowl, this weeks podcast centers around the world of professional sports. First, the fellas describe and dissect various sports plays that they've recently tackled. After that though is when things get rambunctious! A panel of sports "experts" join the show to discuss and debate topics such as the greatest sports player ever, the most unbreakable record in sports and more! Great discussion and debate lead to some disagreements in the first ever sports centric episode. It's RUTH STAGE AFTER DAAARK!!!
Ruth Stage is bringing Lone Star, by James McLure, back to New York City! This week, his niece and manager of the estate, Corinne Walsh joins the podcast. Early plans are discussed for the 2023 production and Corinne opens up about her Uncle Jim's plays, his love for baseball as well as his untimely passing in 2011. It all leads to a lively discussion of theater production, the merits of interpretations, and "serving the playwright." Also, Ruth Stage recounts one of the greatest home made meals in history made just this past Sunday by the Godfather himself, Mario de Rogatis. Matt's intro continues to get even more ridiculous. It's Ruth Stage After Daaaaark!
This week the stunning 2x Tony nominee Alison Fraser and the beautiful Tiffan Borelli join the show. Both of these ladies will be starring in Ruth Stage's upcoming production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as Big Mama and Mae Flynn-Pollitt respectively. Director Joe Rosario leads a lively discussion of Act III where Gooper, Mae and Big Mama dissect their dysfunctional family dynamic. Matt has an ethical quandary for Judge Scott in Ethical or Not and the boys tease a future podcast interview with their deceased founder, Bob Lamb?
School is in session! This week Matt reads his Masters level thesis paper aloud to the class. It's a psychological breakdown of the character of Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Spencer and Joe weigh in on this scholarly deep dive. Also, Spencer stalks OJ's Twitter page and Joe talks about his favorite Anne Bancroft performances. Oh, that snoring you hear in the background? It's our team mascot, Vito. This episode is for the die hard theater fans and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof enthusiasts. It's a two hour extravaganza, live from our new studio in Fort Lee, New Jersey, beginning with Matt's best Vince McMahon impersonation!
AFTER DARK is back! Matt, Joe and Spencer recap a chaotic last few weeks that saw the production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof postponed for a FIFTH time now until the summer of 2022. John Farruggia crashes the podcast from a bubble bath, making outrageous demands. Also, the boys tease an entirely new look and direction of the podcast starting next week but waste no time introducing a brand new segment to the show this week. You see, Matt has a moral conundrum and only Judge Spencer Scott can decide. Is it “Ethical Or Not?!” It's the season premiere of After Dark!
This episode is all about nepotism! Carly Gold joins the show to reveal that she will be playing not one, not two, not three, not four but all five No Neck Monsters in our upcoming Off Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Her real life brother? None other than our own Spencer Scott, whose real last name is Gold. Lucky for him his sister is a Broadway star (The Ferryman) and so because of her, we let him be in our group.
Actress Tiffan Borrelli joins the Dark Room and is revealed as "The Monster of Fertility" Mae in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof! An Oklahoma native, she talks about her journey as an actress and how her appearance at the highly successful Theater Saves Lives gala not only had the room buzzing, but ultimately won her the role. Also, Matt announces that Keith Sherman will be the show's press agent.
It's the final episode before the Theater Saves Lives gala event next week in SoHo! The boys break down the specifics of the evening and talk at length about what the average day looks like in the land of Ruth Stage. A distracted Matt gets into an argument on Facebook with a friend's brother who says Tim Duncan is better than Kobe Bryant. And finally, what would an After Dark episode be without playing Actor or Movie Star?
It's the silver anniversary edition of Ruth Stage After Dark. Episode 25 reveals the actor playing "Gooper" in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Who ever could this man be? Well....it's Spencer Scott that's who! Tune in and listen as the gang psychologically breaks down the character. Also Matt announces a (growing) list of sponsors who are supporting the October 26th gala event, Theater Saves Lives: An Evening of Hope.
This week the boys take a deep dive into one of the biggest literary conspiracies out there. Did William Shakespeare actually write his works or was someone else behind it? After an over 60 minute examination on the subject, the group is divided in their feelings. To start the show, however, Joe spends some time on the current casting situation in regards to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Ruth Stage is talking with some major names for the role of Big Daddy. Who will end up in the part? It's anyone's guess!
Ginger Grace and Alex Rose join the pod this week to relive Ruth Stage's 2019 Off Broadway production of The Glass Menagerie! This inclusive behind the scenes look at the production includes topics ranging from how the show came to be, the backstage drama during the rehearsal process and the acclaimed critical success once it got up and running. Is a revival in their future? This is a can't miss episode!
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States