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BWW Interviews: Cinda McCain, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — March 25, 2010
Cinda McCain is one of the most naturally gifted actors you'll find on a stage anywhere. Thankfully, though, most of her work has been performed in Nashville and over the years the Mississippi native has assembled a resume that's full of some of the best theatrical roles for women: Blanche DuBois in...
BWW Interviews: Starina Johnson, A Life in the Theatre

BWW Interviews: Starina Johnson, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — March 18, 2010
If Starina Johnson is a little slow in returning your phone calls this week, give her a break! This week, she finds herself in hell - of a sort - as she and her co-stars prepare for the opening night of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, the third offering in ACT 1's (Artists Cooperative Theatre 1) 20t...
BWW Interviews: J. Dietz Osborne, A Life in the Theatre

BWW Interviews: J. Dietz Osborne, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — March 7, 2010
If J. Dietz Osborne has seemed a bit distracted lately, it's easy to understand why. Within the past couple of months, he has directed Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, now onstage at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, been putting the finishing touches on Southern Fried Funeral (which will have its world pr...
BWW Interviews: Melissa Bedinger Hade, A Life in the Theatre

BWW Interviews: Melissa Bedinger Hade, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 25, 2010
Now working on the role of 'Martha' in Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, one of those roles every actress longs for, her resume also includes First Night Award-winning turns as Sally Bowles in Cabaret and as Madame de Tourvel in Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Her list of directing credits is...

BWW Interviews: Patrick Kramer, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 18, 2010
A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Kramer earlier this season directed Circle Players' revival of Noises Off. And as accomplished as he is as a director, he might best be known as an actor, tackling some of the most sought-after roles for some of the area's finest theatre companies. For Boiler Ro...
BWW Interviews: Mary McCallum, A Life in the Theatre

BWW Interviews: Mary McCallum, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 11, 2010
Mary McCallum is a force of nature. As one of the most visionary people now creating live theatre in Nashville, she's constantly in motion - writing, directing, producing, acting - you name it, Mary's doing it. In true entrepreneurial spirit, when she saw a dearth of stage roles available to her, sh...
Johnny Peppers, A Life in the Theatre

Johnny Peppers, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 4, 2010
No matter what anyone else may say, Johnny Peppers is definitely the hardest working man in Nashville theatre. Sure, there are those people who might give him a run for his money, but this week there's just no contest. Not only is he producing two shows opening on successive nights, he's playing the...
BWW Interviews: THE john & jen CHRONICLES, Part Three - Martha Wilkinson

BWW Interviews: THE john & jen CHRONICLES, Part Three - Martha Wilkinson

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 3, 2010
'Martha' is Martha Wilkinson, an actress who's been on the scene for more than 20 years, performing on stages all over town, racking up glowing notices other actresses would kill for, carting off nine - count 'em, nine! - First Night Awards, being named the Nashville Scene's best actress, ranking at...
BWW Interviews: THE john & jen CHRONICLES, Part Two - Patrick Waller

BWW Interviews: THE john & jen CHRONICLES, Part Two - Patrick Waller

by Jeffrey Ellis — February 1, 2010
Good naturedly, Waller takes the ribbing from Wilkinson and Fudge in stride, which is quite a good thing considering they are masters of the game. Longtime friends and professional collaborators, the worldly wise and experienced pair have welcomed Waller into their charmed inner circle with open arm...

BWW Interviews: Bill Feehely, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — January 21, 2010
As co-founder of Actors Bridge Ensemble, Bill Feehely has been responsible for bringing to Nashville audiences some of their most provocative theatre experiences as well as ushering some of the city's most noteworthy world premieres to the stage. Earlier this season, he was the narrator for Actors B...

BWW Interviews: Maryanna Clarke, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — January 14, 2010
It seems as if Maryanna Clarke is always in motion: As the founding artistic director of the Nashville-based Tennessee Women's Theatre Project, she always has multiple irons in the fire. As the mom of college student Kate (upon whom she dotes -- and of whom she is justifiably proud), she has all the...

BWW Interviews: Phil Perry, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — January 7, 2010
Phil Perry is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet - and one of the hardest working actors on the Nashville stage. He's one of those people who moves from show to another with ease, delighting his audiences with his performances and impressing directors and producers with his exemplary work ethic...

BWW INTERVIEWS: Denice Hicks, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — December 31, 2009
While she is one of hundreds of people who pursue their theatrical art in Nashville year after year, in many ways Denice Hicks might be considered 'the face' of Nashville theatre, so prevalent has been her influence and her presence among the city's best. As the artistic director of Nashville Shakes...

BWW INTERVIEWS: Lane Wright, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — December 18, 2009
Nashville native Lane Wright has long been a mainstay on local stages, performing for virtually every Music City-based theatre company in a wide variety of roles. During this holiday season, he's been entertaining audiences at the Darkhorse Theatre as one of playwright/director Bob O'Connell's cowbo...

BWW INTERVIEWS: Kaye Ayers-Sowell, A Life in the Theatre

by Jeffrey Ellis — November 24, 2009
Most recently, she appeared in Picasso at the Lapin Agile at Boiler Room Theatre and now serves as secretary of the board of directors for Street Theatre Company. She's appeared in productions for Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, Actors Bridge Ensemble, Circle Players, ACT I, Nashville Shakespeare Fes...

Finding Inspiration On Tour With Colin Donnell Of 'WICKED'

by Jeffrey Ellis — September 2, 2009
Don't tell Marcie Dodd and Helene Yorke (Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, in the second national company of Wicked), but during every performance Colin Donnell, aka Fiyero, has a ritual, 'a tradition' if you will, that he follows. He stands in the wings and watches his two leading ladies in a scene...
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