Little Shop of Horror Stories

Braden and Aishy dive into multiple audition horror stories. Auditions can be incredibly stressful, and it's important to realize you're not alone in that feeling. Take it from the hosts, they've been in and seen some pretty wild audition situations. 

In this fifth episode, Braden and Aishy talk about the drama that happens behind the scenes. In particular, they share stories about the drama behind stage kisses. Braden also shares a moment when a lead role in the British musical Oliver! obviously thought her microphone wasn't on. 

The podcast is pleased to present its first special guest episode with Val Zvinyatskovsky, a 15-year old actor, stage manager, lighting designer, magician, and so much more! With a new perspective on the podcast, we learn about Val's passion for theatre and his multi-layered horror story about the current production he's working on, Tuck Everlasting. It turns out producing a show during a pandemic is very difficult! Tuck Everlasting opens on this episode's airing date, so visit tuck2021.com for more information about the show and how to acquire your virtual ticket for this live-streamed production. Also, make sure to visit the production's Instagram, @treegap1893. 

This episode's topic focuses on technical difficulties! Braden shares stories about a production of Peter Pan's flying mechanisms, and Aishy relives the experience of completing the Act I finale of Rent when the instrumental track didn't start. 

In this episode, Braden and Aishy talk all about quick costume changes! Braden shares a story about his quick change from an ogre to Lord Farquaad in a production of Shrek The Musical. Aishy talks about the stresses of playing multiple characters in the play Radium Girls. Listen in to discover if they made it on stage in one piece!

Braden and Aishy discuss what to do when you're feeling ill onstage. They also talk about the impact COVID-19 has had on the theatre industry. Braden mentions when he felt ill during a performance when he was eleven years old, and Aishy shares her story of nearly passing out during a choir performance.