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Close Encounters with UFO Hot Spots: Area 51, Roswell, and the Great ET Road Trip 39:50

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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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We're taking the week off to catch up on all the March Submission Binge tasks and also prepping for End of Play.®!
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101 Stage Adaptations

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Join us a the Bramble Arts Loft! 1:24

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Bramble Theatre Company is thrilled to open the Bramble Arts Loft, a brand new peformance space in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Learn more at brambletheatre.org . Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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What is End of Play.®? (Ep. 62) 22:46

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National Playwriting Month is approaching, and that means it's time for End of Play.®, the Dramatists Guild's annual month-long writing challenge for Playwrights, Composers, Lyricists, and Librettists! This is a segment of the End of Play.® interview Melissa had last year with Lily Dwoskin and Jordan Stovall from the Dramatists Guild. Resources Mentioned Episode 23 End of Play.® Dramatists Guild About Our Guests Lily Dwoskin is a bookwriter, lyricist, & playwright based in New York. She is a graduate of NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Her bookwriter/lyricist credits include Off Broadway: Turtle On A Fencepost at Theater 555 & The Scarlet Savior at St. Luke's Theatre. Other credits include: Hyena in Petticoats and The Aviatrix . Originally, Lily is from the greater Philadelphia region. Lily's work has been performed at St. Luke's, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Greenroom 42, Hedgerow Theatre Company, various universities and more. Lily works for & is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America and has worked as a director, dramaturg, teaching artist & stage manager. Jordan Stovall is a playwright, arts administrator, & drag artist known as Wanda Whatever. They presently serve as the Director of Outreach & Institutional Partnerships for the Dramatists Guild, where they have worked since 2016. Their plays have been shortlisted & selected as Finalists for the Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Festival and Relentless Award, with productions in London and the US. As a drag artist, they are the founding producer of Time Out London Award-Nominated cabaret Boulangerie ; and Fussy , a series of queer community gatherings. They can be seen on Pistol and Meet the Richardsons . They have performed in Bushwig Berlin & NYC, Sink the Pink, Clapham Grand, Royal Vauxhall Tavern, & other notable venues across London, NYC, & the US. Follow the Dramatists Guild on Facebook , Twitter & Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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March Marketing Catch Up! 1:14

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We're taking the week off to catch up on all the March Submission Binge tasks and also prepping for End of Play.®! What are you working on? Find Melissa on the socials and let her know what you're up to! Happy Marketing! Happy Writing! Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Marketing Basics for Theatre Artists with Julie Nemitz (Ep. 61) 38:32

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This week's episode is a replay of the hottest marketing tips from marketing expert Julie Nemitz from Ep. 41. Resources Mentioned Episode 41 Theatre Marketing Lab "In The Greenroom" podcast Julie's newsletter Theatre Marketing Lab Content Club Canva About Our Guest Julie Nemitz is a renowned theatre marketing leader & the force behind Theatre Marketing Lab and the popular podcast "In The Greenroom" where she offers insightful conversations with theatre leaders and actionable marketing advice. She has taken the theatre world by storm, attracting listeners globally, & reached the top #140 performing arts podcasts in the United States. For the past 10 years, Julie has revolutionized how theatres & theatre artists attract audiences through innovative strategies & compelling content. She is passionate about ensuring every community has a thriving performance space, regardless of size. Known for her infectious enthusiasm & deep knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends, Julie helps theatremakers uplevel their strategies and content through personalized consultations, coaching, & classes in the Theatre Marketing Lab. She has a special gift for analyzing what's not working and designing customized solutions to sell more tickets and deepen audience loyalty. Countless clients have experienced record-breaking sales under her guidance. When she's not busy transforming local theatres, you can find Julie rolling up her sleeves & guiding theatre artists into the digital age. Julie is also an adjunct faculty member at Western Michigan University, teaching performing arts marketing to the next generation of theatre artists. julienemitz.com Follow Julie on FB and IG Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Playwright Marketing Crash Course with Patrick Gabridge (Ep. 60) 8:59

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In honor of the March 2024 Playwright Marketing Binge, here is the replay of Patrick Gabridge's interview where he describes the ways playwrights can make their submissions stand out. In this episode, we discuss: Why he started the Playwright Submission Binge TONS of tips on how playwrights can market themselves better Resources Mentioned Playwright Submission Binge Plays in Place NYCPlaywrights About Our Guest Patrick Gabridge is an award-winning writer and theatre-maker who has written a number of adaptations and also has a special talent for creating site-specific plays. With his company, Plays in Place, he’s created plays in partnership with many museums & historic sites, including Mount Auburn Cemetery, Boston’s Old State House, the Roosevelt Cottage on Campobello Island, & the MIT Museum. His full-length plays have been produced in the US & South Korea, and his short plays and have received more than 1,000 productions from theatres and schools around the world. He’s been involved with helping playwrights market their work for many years—he started the publication Market InSight for Playwrights back in 1993, and founded & still runs the Playwright Submission Binge, an online community focused on marketing. He’s also a screenwriter, novelist, & a writer of audio plays. Connect with Our Guest gabridge.com New Play Exchange The Writing Life x 3 Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Happy Birthday, Melissa! 1:29

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It's Melissa's 10th Birthday! To help her celebrate her once-every-four-years birthday, please rate/review/subscribe/share your favorite episode with a friend. And if you're so inclined, pop in to one of the social channels listed below and send her a birthday wish. Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Chicago Theatre Week 2024 (Ep. 59) 18:59

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Melissa details her 2024 Chicago Theatre Week Experience. She saw shows at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakes, TimeLine Theatre, Writers Theatre, and Court Theatre, and she recommends them all! Resources Mentioned Chicago Theatre Week League of Chicago Theatres Choose Chicago Goodman Theatre Chicago Shakespeare Theater Writers Theatre Court Theatre TimeLine Theatre Company Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Another Short Winter Break! 1:37

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Melissa is on another short winter break. Be sure to rate/review/subscribe/share your favorite episodes with a friend, a student, a fellow playwright. Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts NY with Amy Lehman (Ep. 58) 1:24:26

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Amy Lehman from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (New York) stops by the show to talk about this organization and how artists can benefit from their programs and services. In this episode, we discuss: How Amy pivoted from a performance career to a career in law What VLA is and who can use their services Many of the programs VLA offers The types of problems she wishes she didn't have to solve And more! Resources Mentioned Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (New York) VLA Calendar Missing Movies About Our Guest After a career as a professional ballet dancer, Amy Lehman attended NYU for her bachelor’s degree in theater history and dramatic literature. After graduating from NYU, she continued to work in the theater industry, where she reviewed contracts and managed and negotiated licensing agreements for plays in the US and internationally. Having been inspired to go to law school by her desire to help other artists, she studied IP and media law while at University of Michigan School of Law, where she served as an editor on the Journal of Race and Law, and as president of the Entertainment, Media and Arts Students Association. Amy’s primary practice has been general commercial litigation, including matters involving art law, media law, employment, intellectual property, constitutional law, real estate, insurance, contract disputes, torts, and other disputes. She is also a trained mediator with extensive experience working with VLA in the MediateArt program and is on the panel of mediators assigned to resolve cases for the Southern District of New York. Amy is a member of the Entertainment Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association and was selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2014-2017 and New York Metro Super Lawyers 2018 through 2023. Connect with VLA NY Twitter/X Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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SCENE SHIFT with Sibyl Wickersheimer, Maureen Weiss, & Regina Garcia (Ep. 57) 1:22:16

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For the first time ever, Melissa is joined by three guests in one interview! Scenic Designers Regina García, Sibyl Wickersheimer, and Maureen Weiss stop by to discuss their book and museum exhibit and drop a ton of wisdom along the way. In this episode, we discuss: The orgins of Scene Shift How they each came into theatre and scenic design Being a mom and a theatre artist What they're teaching their students now in a post-pandemic world And more! Resources Mentioned scene-shift.com Scene Shift book Scene Shift Exhibit at the Fisher Museum - February 2nd - April 6th, 2024 Connect with Our Guests Follow Scene Shift on Instagram & Facebook Regina García garciaportfolio.com Instagram Maureen Weiss mweissdesign.com Sibyl Wickersheimer sawgirl.com Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Taking a short winter break! 1:19

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No official episode this week, but Melissa will be back soon with all new interviews. Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Disney's BEAUTY & THE BEAST with Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ep. 56) 1:22:20

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For another installment of "When the Production is the Adaptation," Melissa is joined by Marcia Milgrom Dodge aka "MMD" to discuss her production and revival of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Olney Theatre Center. In this episode, we discuss: The origins of the "MMD" moniker "Smuggling in deeper meaning" Redesigning and imagining a Disney-branded show How MMD has been a constant champion of diverse casting And more! Resources Mentioned Olney Theatre's production directed by MMD Dramaturgy and research for MMD's production Licensing the musical About Our Guest Marcia Milgrom Dodge is a Tony, Drama Desk & Astaire Award nominated director & choreographer for her “stirring & lovingly staged” Broadway/Kennedy Center revival of Ragtime. Most recently, MMD was the American Show Director for Tokyo Disneyland’s 40th Anniversary Parade Harmony In Color! For Television, MMD appeared as herself in Disney+ Encore!; choreographed The Muppets in an Emmy-winning episode of Sesame Street and choreographed Elmo & The Noodle Family in Elmo’s Wild West video, delighting children of all ages. MMD’s bold new approaches to classic plays & musicals-- plus a few world-premiere musicals-- have been seen worldwide, from major regional theatres throughout the USA & Canada to Fredericia, Denmark to Seoul, S. Korea to Blackpool, England and even Muskat, Oman. Devoted to developing the next generation of theatre artists, her Directing Musicals workshops are geared for early-career Directors and Actors as well as for Theatre Lovers. MMD is also wife to Tony, mother to Natasha & a proud member of the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society. Connect with Our Guest marciamilgromdodge.com Read & Recommend Tony Dodge’s plays on New Play Exchange Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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2024 Goal-Setting Workshop (Ep. 55) 8:04

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In this episode, Melissa guides listeners through a comprehensive goal-setting strategy for playwrights and theatre makers so they can plan for a successful 2024, however they chose to define it. ***Sign up for the Newsletter *** Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Your 2023 Recap (Ep. 54) 5:59

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In this episode, Melissa guides listeners through an end-of-year self-inventory and reflection which will help set the stage for a 2024 goal-setting session. ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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19 - A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Lavina Jadhwani (Ep. 53) 1:21:29

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Christmas came early this year! We are dropping this episode a few days ahead of schedule to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the release of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The multi-talented Lavina Jadhwani stops by to discuss her adaptation of A Christmas Carol , which was first produced when her script was discovered on New Play Exchange. In this episode, we discuss: Adapting a well-known story for the stage, making it unique, and being faithful to the original text Lavina's approach to adapting for the stage How surviving cancer gave her a different perspective of her work the Bollywood film list Lavina curated for Melissa on the spot And more! Resources Mentioned A Christmas Carol by Lavina Jadhwani is playing at the Guthrie and Penobscot Theatre during the 2023 holiday season. New Play Exchange Nothing For the Group substack About Our Guest Lavina Jadhwani is a Chicago-based director, playwright, and activist. Directing credits include Guthrie Theater, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, PlayMakers Rep, the Rep of St. Louis, Asolo Rep, Mixed Blood, the Neo-Futurists, the Gift, Teatro Vista, Silk Road Rising, and Rasaka Theatre Company, where she served as Artistic Director for seven years. As a playwright, her work has been seen at the Guthrie, the Goodman, the Gift, East West Players, Cincinnati Shakes, and Indianapolis Shakes, and more. Lavina serves on the boards of the National New Play Network and the Chicago Inclusion Project. She is a proud cancer survivor, dog mom, and child of immigrants. She got her BFA/MA at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and her MFA at The Theatre School at DePaul University. Connect with Our Guest lavinajadhwani.com Read & Recommend Lavina’s plays on New Play Exchange Facebook Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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18 - PRANCER by Greg Taylor (Ep. 52) 1:18:31

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This week Hollywood screenwriter Greg Taylor stops by the show! Greg wrote the scripts for the 90s kids' classics, Harriet the Spy and Jumanji , as well as one of Melissa's favorite holiday films, Prancer , which Greg later adapted for the stage. In this episode, we discuss: How the late great Cloris Leachman influenced Greg's script The reindeer in the film vs the stage play How screenwriters and playwrights are treated differently Adapting novels to screenplays and screenplays to stage plays And more! Resources Mentioned Prancer film The Rose Theater Prancer script from Plays for New Audiences Prancer is playing at ALT , WV's Apollo Civic Theatre , and The Sauk during the 2023 holiday season. ***We have a gift for 101 Stage Adaptations listeners! Download a FREE PDF perusal copy of Prancer here using the discount code is 101Prancer . Valid until December 1, 2024 and only valid on Prancer .*** About Our Guest Greg Taylor was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a screenwriter, author and playwright. His screenwriting credits include Prancer , Jumanji, and Harriet the Spy . Greg is married, with two children, Jessica and Ian, and two grandchildren. From the time he and his wife, Joanne, had their first child, Greg has concentrated on writing stories for families, children and young adults. For his adaptation of the stage version of Prancer , which premiered at the Rose Children’s Theater in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2016, Greg received the Omaha Theater Arts Guild award for Outstanding New Script. Since Prancer’s premiere and initial run, the play has been performed at community theaters throughout the US. Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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17 - HERSHEL & THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS by Mike Dailey & Jacob Combs (Ep. 51) 1:30:57

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Mike Dailey & Jacob Combs join Melissa this week to talk about their long-running holiday musical, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins . In this episode, we discuss: Why Strawdog Theatre decided to adapt this beloved children's book Adding framing devices and length to a short story Casting a show that needs musicians, actors, singers, and acrobatic types How the music changes every year with each new cast And more! Resources Mentioned Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins playing through Dec 23, 2023 Strawdog Theatre About Our Guests Michael Dailey has been a Strawdog company member since 1997. He has appeared as an actor in 24 Strawdog productions. Writing credits include three radio plays presented as part of Radio Theatre 7, co-writer on the late-night series The Adventures of Picklebot and Lawfer and script editor for Strawdog’s productions of 1001 Afternoons in Chicago , Julius Caesar and Measure for Measure . As an actor, he’s enjoyed working around town with Lyric Opera, Stage Left, Steppenwolf, About Face, Shattered Globe, Eclipse and Writer’s Theatre, to name a few. He’s a proud graduate of Illinois State University, the Second City Conservatory and was a Steppenwolf Acting Fellowship recipient. Jacob Combs is a writer, director, and composer based in Los Angeles. Most recently, he was part of the writers room for the Netflix comedy BLOCKBUSTER, and he is currently developing several TV projects with showrunners Vanessa Ramos and Jackie Clarke. Previously, Jacob spent a 6-year stint at Pixar Animation Studios in a variety of writing, development and production roles. He wrote on an untitled feature in development at Pixar and was part of the writers’ room for an upcoming, original episodic series. He also wrote several episodes of the Emmy-nominated Disney+ documentary series Inside Pixar . A lifelong theater nerd, Jacob wrote the music & lyrics for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins (based on the beloved children’s book by Eric Kimmel), which has been produced annually since 2018 by Chicago’s Strawdog Theatre. Follow Jacob on Instagram . Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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16 - DRACULA by Kate Hamill (Ep. 50) 1:30:54

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Kate Hamill stops by the show to talk about Dracula , one of her many stage adpatations. This conversation is a full meal on taking risks, making writing fun, advocacy, and feminism. In this episode, we discuss: How Kate became a playwright on a bet with her friend The dramatic question she crafted for Dracula and some of her other works Intentionally writing fun characters and feminist plays Advocacy, unions, and surviving toxic behavior in the industry And more! Resources Mentioned Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Dracula is playing through December 24, 2023 at Portland Center Stage About Our Guest Kate Hamill is an actor/playwright and she was the 2017 Wall Street Journal Playwright of the Year. Her work includes her play Pride & Prejudice, at Primary Stages / HVSF, Sense & Sensibility at Bedlam; Vanity Fair at the Pearl Theatre, Mansfield Park at Northlight , Little Women at Primary Stages and the Jungle Theatre, Dracula at Classic Stage Company, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B at Kansas City Rep, Emma at the Guthrie, and The Scarlet Letter . Her plays have been produced off-Broadway, at A.R.T., the Guthrie, Seattle Rep, PlayMaker’s, Folger, OSF, Trinity Rep, Pittsburgh Public, Dorset Theatre Festival, Shakespeare Theatre of DC, Dallas Theater Center, Kansas City Rep, Long Wharf, A.C.T., Actors Theater of Louisville, & others. Her play The Little Fellow ( or: The Queen of Tarts Tells All) is currently at the Cygnet Theater, and Emma at the Denver Center next year. She is currently developing a new adaptation of The Odyssey, a Christmas play called Scrooge for Senate; and several original plays including The Piper and The Light and The Dark. Kate has been one of the most-produced playwrights nationwide every season from 2017-2023. Connect with Our Guest kate-hamill.com Twitter/X Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Gratitude + My Upcoming Newsletter (Ep. 49) 4:22

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Happy Thanksgiving 2023! Melissa expresses her gratitude for the past year, reads a couple listener reviews, and invites you to join her upcoming newsletter. ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** Leave a review on Apple Podcasts here and maybe it will be featured in an upcoming episode! Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Part 2: The Playwrights' Center with Hannah Joyce & Alayna Jacqueline (Ep. 48) 42:44

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This week is the conclusion of the interview with Alayna Jacqueline & Hannah Joyce from the Playwrights' Center, who offer so much wisdom and practical advice for playwrights. In this episode, we discuss: Current trends in playwriting Diagnosing script issues in the rehearsal room Advice for playwrights just starting out Getting out of Development Hell And more! Resources Mentioned Playwrights' Center Theatre Begins Here Podcast About Our Guests Hannah Joyce is the Director of Membership and education programs at the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis. From 2017 to 2022 she was also the producing artistic director of the William Inge Theater Festival in Kansas. Hannah has developed the new work of some the country’s finest playwrights over the past two decades and had the joy of celebrating visionary American playwrights. Through her work she has produced countless new play development workshops with playwrights from across the country, and worked with hundreds of theater artists in support of those plays. Originally from St. Louis, Hannah has worked and performed with a number of theater companies throughout the Midwest, including the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis Shakespeare Company, That Uppity Theater Company, Daleko Arts, and Prison Performing Arts. Alayna Jacqueline is a Minneapolis-based playwright, dramaturg, and educator born and raised in Buckeye Nation. She’s an instigator for new plays with the Twin Cities Playwright Cabal. In her absurd experimental writing, she loves finding new ways to bend, reshape, and deconstruct stories for the stage. Her writing weaves between themes of identity, mental health, women’s relationships, privilege, and the corruption of power. Alayna’s work has been performed and/or developed at Theater Mu, Phoenix Theater, Market Garden Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, Playwrights’ Center, MadLab Theater, Lincoln Theater, Pythian Theater, and Haybarn Theater. Her play ALL OF THE EVERYTHING was produced at the 2019 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. Facebook Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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The Playwrights' Center with Hannah Joyce & Alayna Jacqueline (Ep. 47) 44:44

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This week is Part 1 of 2 where Melissa interviews fellow theatre artists/arts administrators/podcasters Alayna Jacqueline & Hannah Joyce from the Playwrights' Center. In this episode, we discuss: The Playwrights' Center and its many programs and offerings Who can become a member What the PWC has coming up in the near future The excitement of working with big name playwrights And more! Resources Mentioned Playwrights' Center Theatre Begins Here Podcast About Our Guests Hannah Joyce is the Director of Membership and education programs at the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis. From 2017 to 2022 she was also the producing artistic director of the William Inge Theater Festival in Kansas. Hannah has developed the new work of some the country’s finest playwrights over the past two decades and had the joy of celebrating visionary American playwrights. Through her work she has produced countless new play development workshops with playwrights from across the country, and worked with hundreds of theater artists in support of those plays. Originally from St. Louis, Hannah has worked and performed with a number of theater companies throughout the Midwest, including the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis Shakespeare Company, That Uppity Theater Company, Daleko Arts, and Prison Performing Arts. Alayna Jacqueline is a Minneapolis-based playwright, dramaturg, and educator born and raised in Buckeye Nation. She’s an instigator for new plays with the Twin Cities Playwright Cabal. In her absurd experimental writing, she loves finding new ways to bend, reshape, and deconstruct stories for the stage. Her writing weaves between themes of identity, mental health, women’s relationships, privilege, and the corruption of power. Alayna’s work has been performed and/or developed at Theater Mu, Phoenix Theater, Market Garden Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, Playwrights’ Center, MadLab Theater, Lincoln Theater, Pythian Theater, and Haybarn Theater. Her play ALL OF THE EVERYTHING was produced at the 2019 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival. Facebook Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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15 - THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE by Lauren Gunderson (Ep. 46) 1:23:57

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* Subscribe to the 101 Stage Adaptations newsletter * Melissa was elated to chat with Lauren Gunderson about her brand new musical adaptation of The Time Traveller's Wife , which just premiered on London's West End. Lauren wrote the book, & the music & lyrics are by Dave Stewart & Joss Stone. In this episode, we discuss: How Lauren got the gig to adapt her favorite book of all time Working in London When to take notes and when to ignore them Her upcoming novel! And more! Resources Mentioned The Time Traveller's Wife Revolutionary Women About Our Guest Lauren Gunderson is one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015 topping the list thrice. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will ; the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award, The Jeff Award for New Plays, and the Otis Guernsey New Voices Award; and a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the Arthur L. Weissberger Award, and John Gassner Award for Playwriting. Revolutionary Women , her new anthology of five plays, is published by Bloomsbury along with I and You , The Catastrophist and anthropology , which recently premiered at Hampstead Theatre. She co-authored the popular Miss Bennet trilogy with Margot Melcon. The Half-Life of Marie Curie was commissioned by Audible Theatre, premiered off-Broadway and can be heard at Audible.com. She just finished her first novel, The Fervor Witch , and will soon premiere several new musicals including Sinister , I and You: A Musical , and Built for This , as well as another musicals with Dave Stewart. Connect with Our Guest laurengunderson.com New Play Exchange Facebook Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story by Sean Hayden (Ep. 45) 1:23:07

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Melissa was thrilled to speak with fellow theatre podcaster Sean Hayden. If you are not familiar with his podcast, Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story, it is one of the most important theatre podcasts out there. And if you have listened his podcast, and you're not caught up, be warned that this conversation contains spoilers. In this episode, we discuss: Sean's groundbreaking podcast, Stage Combat , that is changing the theatre industry for the better His process for crafting this complex, multi-layered story How being an attorney encouraged him bring his mental health story to the public What he wants theatre management to do when it comes to employee and artist mental health And more! Resources Mentioned Stage Combat : A Mental Health Story About Our Guest Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. He is currently working with theatre departments in higher education institutions to better support the mental health of their students. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times . Sean is also a licensed attorney who has his own law practice is Manhattan. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Connect with Our Guest stagecombatthepodcast.com Facebook Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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14 - CLUE by Sandy Rustin (Ep. 44) 1:04:48

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The delightful Sandy Rustin drops by the podcast to discuss her adaptation of Clue , which is the most-produced play in high schools for many years running. On the way to discovering Colonel Mustard in the Library with the Wrench, Melissa discovers Sandy's place in soap opera history and their mutual love of cooking. In this episode, we discuss: How she became the adaptor for Clue Acquiring dramatic rights and music rights to Clue and Mystic Pizza Her approach and tips for writing adaptations How her play Houston has suddenly become more relevant And more! Resources Mentioned Clue by Sandy Rustin Clue on tour The Cottage The Nourish Me Kitchen by Erika Siegel About Our Guest Sandy Rustin is a Broadway playwright and actress. One of the most produced playwrights in America, Sandy’s adaptation of the film CLUE has enjoyed over 3,500 productions worldwide. Her musical adaptation of MGM’s MYSTIC PIZZA will premiere at La Mirada Playhouse in 2024. Sandy wrote concert adaptations of I MARRIED AN ANGEL and DEAR WORLD for NYCity Center Encores! Her comedy, THE SUFFRAGETTE’S MURDER, will premiere in 2025 at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Her play, HOUSTON (recipient of the New American Musical Award), is in development with Grammy winner Edie Brickell. Other theatrical works include RATED P … FOR PARENTHOOD, ELIJAH, STRUCK, AMERICAN GIRL LIVE, and others. A Northwestern University graduate, Sandy is a member of ASCAP, SAG, AEA, and The Dramatists Guild and is represented by A3 Artists Agency. She serves on the Advisory Board of NYU’s Camp Kesem chapter. She lives in Maplewood, NJ with her husband and two sons. Connect with Our Guest sandyrustin.com New Play Exchange Instagram Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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13 - HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL by Michael Susko (Ep. 43) 1:13:35

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Melissa Schmitz chats with the very talented Michael Susko this week about his world premiere production—which happens to be his first adaptation—and also a story that he's loved for most of his life, House on Haunted Hill . In this episode, we discuss: How Michael "got" the dramatic rights to the original film The changes and updates he made to this adaptation How a séance show at the Edinburgh Fringe influenced Michael's writing Current trends in playwriting and our hot takes on them And more! Resources Mentioned The world premiere of House on Haunted Hill at Kismet Performing Artists Theatre in October 2023 Clifton Arts Center House on Haunted Hill original film Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts ATC Studios About Our Guest In NYC, Michael Susko's work as writer and director has been seen at Off-Broadway's THE BIGOT, CROSSING OVER, F*CK, MARRY, KILL - New York Theater Festival, Midtown International Fringe Festival, Alternative Theatre Company, Network Theatre Company, Equity Library Theatre and The New Short Play Festival (Artistic Director). Also, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Theatre Under the Stars, Casa Manana, Cider Mill Playhouse, Theatre by the Sea, PaperMill Theatre, Westchester Broadway, Arizona Broadway, Arkansas Repertory, and twelve years as resident director of the New Bedford Festival Theatre where he helmed a variety of musicals, including their Moss Hart Award winning productions of HAIRSPRAY and LES MISERABLES. As a performer, Michael has been seen in several Broadway national tours, European tours, and countless regional appearances including stints at The Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, Bristol Riverside, Ogunquit Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh CLO, and Stages St. Louis. Also, many film, television shows and commercials. As an educator, Michael taught theatre at Chadron State College in Nebraska and served as head of the theatre program at Southern Arkansas University. He teaches playwriting at ATC Studios in Clifton, NJ. MFA i Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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12 - DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE by Jeffrey Hatcher (Ep. 42) 47:15

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Acclaimed writer of stage and screen Jeffrey Hatcher stops by to discuss his adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Melissa recounts the spooky experience she had after seeing the show . In this episode, we discuss: How he was commissioned to adapt one of the most-adapted stories of all time Why he thinks adaptors should bring something new to the story Why Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde still intrigues and thrills us today The various times he was on set when A-list stars acted in the films he wrote! And more! Resources Mentioned Read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or see it in October 2023 Commonweal Theatre Read Dial M for Murder or see it at the Guthrie in 2024 About Our Guest Jeffrey Hatcher’s plays have been produced on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theaters in the United States and around the world. His original plays and adaptations include Three Viewings, Scotland Road, Compleat Female Stage Beauty, A Picasso, The Government Inspector , The Alchemist, Scotland Road, The Turn of the Screw , Tuesdays with Morrie (with Mitch Albom), Mrs. Mannerly, Murderers, Cousin Bette, Smash, Dial M for Murder, Key Largo ( with Andy Garcia ), Holmes and Watson, A Confederacy of Dunces and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . His film and television work include Stage Beauty, Casanova, The Duchess, Mr. Holmes , The Good Liar and episodes of Columbo and The Mentalist. He has won numerous grants, awards and fellowships. Jeffrey's Wikipedia Page Purchase Jeffrey's plays at Playscripts and Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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Theatre Marketing with Julie Nemitz (Ep. 41) 1:16:03

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This week Melissa welcomes fellow theatre marketer Julie Nemitz to the show to talk about how playwrights can initiate & improve their marketing strategy. In this episode, we discuss: Why having an online presence is essential for getting your plays produced What a content strategy is and looks like for playwrights Social media 101 for playwrights What NOT to do with your photos on Facebook Resources Mentioned Theatre Marketing Lab "In The Greenroom" podcast Julie's newsletter Theatre Marketing Lab Content Club Canva About Our Guest Julie Nemitz is a renowned theatre marketing leader & the force behind Theatre Marketing Lab and the popular podcast "In The Greenroom" where she offers insightful conversations with theatre leaders and actionable marketing advice. She has taken the theatre world by storm, attracting listeners globally, & reached the top #140 performing arts podcasts in the United States. For the past 10 years, Julie has revolutionized how theatres & theatre artists attract audiences through innovative strategies & compelling content. She is passionate about ensuring every community has a thriving performance space, regardless of size. Known for her infectious enthusiasm & deep knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends, Julie helps theatremakers uplevel their strategies and content through personalized consultations, coaching, & classes in the Theatre Marketing Lab. She has a special gift for analyzing what's not working and designing customized solutions to sell more tickets and deepen audience loyalty. Countless clients have experienced record-breaking sales under her guidance. When she's not busy transforming local theatres, you can find Julie rolling up her sleeves & guiding theatre artists into the digital age. Julie is also an adjunct faculty member at Western Michigan University, teaching performing arts marketing to the next generation of theatre artists. julienemitz.com | FB | IG Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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101 Stage Adaptations' 1st Anniversary! (Ep. 40) 16:18

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Today we are celebrating one year of the 101 Stage Adaptations Podcast! Thank you to every single listener and guest who have helped make this first year possible! This episode includes a ton of gratitude and a few highlights from the first year and first 39 episodes, all of which were Melissa's favorite. Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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New Play Exchange Basics with Nan Barnett (Ep. 39) 35:59

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Inspired by a post in a playwriting group on Facebook, Melissa replays part of her previous conversation with Nan Barnett when they cover New Play Exchange (NPX). In this episode, we discuss: What NPX is and how this program got started Who it's for and how to use it (Hint: anyone who writes plays and reads plays!) What playwrights can expect from putting their work on NPX How to optimize your profile and membership And more! Resources Mentioned Episode 9 with Nan Barnett Episode 27 with Nan Barnett National New Play Network New Play Exchange About Our Guest Nan Barnett is a new play developer and producer and an advocate for theater-makers and the theater they make. She is the Executive Director of National New Play Network, the country’s alliance of theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays. While on NNPN’s Executive Committee she worked to create the organization’s revolutionary Rolling World Premiere and Residency programs. She came to the Network full-time in 2013 and guided it through the development and launch of its field-altering database, the New Play Exchange ®, now home to more than 53,000 plays by living writers, and its recent planning process, which resulted in the organization’s much-lauded new governance and membership structure and plan for leading the field towards a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive new play ecosystem. Nan spent 24 seasons at Florida Stage, a LORT theater producing exclusively new and developing work, was a member of the inaugural Helen Hayes Awards’ New Play Panel for the nation’s capital region and Coordinating Producer for the 2015 and 2018 iterations of DC’s Women’s Voices Theater Festival. She serves on the Artistic Council of the O’Neill Theater Center and was inducted into the National Theatre Conference in 2017. Connect with Our Guest National New Play Network Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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5 Marketing Tips for Playwrights (Ep. 38) 10:17

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September is for marketing! Melissa reveals 5 hot tips playwrights can use in their personal marketing. In this episode, we discuss: What a headshot is and is not What to do when you can't afford new headshots or a website How to add value to your playwriting community And more! Resources Mentioned New Play Exchange aka NPX Dramatists Guild Connect with host Melissa Schmitz ***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter *** 101 Stage Adaptations Follow the Podcast on Facebook & Instagram Read Melissa's plays on New Play Exchange Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Ways to support the show: - Buy Me a Coffee - Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey! - Give a 5-Star rating - Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend - Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!) Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).…

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