Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast
HumorHistorieThe Theatre History podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. For each episode, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they’ll be discussing. Plus, guests return to the program to share ”Theatre Horror Stories,” moments when theatre artists maintain that old adage: ”The show must go on.” From events an audience might never realize affected the show to the wheels falling off a production completely, these stories just make for great listening.
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- Werner Finck and the Nazis (01:18:35)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Jason Kirkmeyer discuss German comedian Werner Finck and how the Nazis tried to silence his voice before and during World War 2, plus how sensitive topics have been viewed in America since then. "Euripides Eumenides" on Instagram Trident Theatre on Instagram Sources for "Euripides, Eumenides"
- "Mazeppa" and Adah Isaacs Menken (01:20:19)
Host Aaron Odom (TridentTheatre) and returning guest LA-Based actor Natalie Lander, discuss the career of the nineteenth century's highest-paid female stage actor, and the role that made her famous. Euripides, Eumenides on Instagram Trident Theatre on Instagram Euripides, Eumenides sources page
- Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure (01:37:09)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Larrisa Epperson discuss the forgotten musical, "Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure." "I'm Leaving That Piece Here" by Larrisa Epperson RARE Website "Euripides, Eumenides" Instagram Trident Theatre Instagram Euripides, Eumenides - sources page
- Play Spotlight: "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams (01:20:01)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guests Valeri Hovland and Asia Stockwell discuss, discover, and dissect the Tennessee Williams play "Summer and Smoke." Instagram feeds: Asia Stockwell's The Pleasure Disco Sheridan Civic Theatre Guild Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast Trident Theatre
- The Baxter Street Dudes and The Grand Duke's Theater (01:23:40)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre)and returning guest L.A.-Based producer Brand Birtwistle of The Brand Productions discuss a theater troupe formed in 1870s New York City by a kids' street gang, The Baxter Street Dudes. Euripides_Eumenides on Instagram TridentTheatre on Instagram TheBrand.Productions
- Danny La Rue (01:14:52)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Suzanne Cotsakos (LA-Based actor and writer) explore the life and stage works of the inimitable British female impersonator, Danny La Rue. Clip that Suzanne and Aaron watched of Danny
- "Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers" by Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones (01:20:07)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes guest Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones to the podcast. Darren is the author of "Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers: How Early Modern Playwrights Shaped the World's Greatest Writer." Darren surprises Aaron by detailing three of Shakespeare's contemporaries who helped form the bard's style and ideology. Purchase "Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers" at the websites below: Manchester University Press Amazon
- “Lion of the West" and other plays about Davy Crockett (01:11:58)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and his son Ethan discuss the legend of American historical figure Davy Crockett, and several times his persona was portrayed onstage.
- The Grand Guignol (01:05:24)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest playwright Jack Canfora discuss horror in theatre, and a theatre in Paris which gave us a term for anything shocking and horrifying in theatre, The Grand Guignol. "Jericho" by Jack Canfora - Performed by New Normal Rep
- Theatre Horror Story - Mary Kennedy (00:23:45)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes back standup comedian and actor Mary Kennedy (Guest from Episode 101, "Amusement Park Musicals," and Episode 71, "Is 'Cats' Any Good?" to tell her tales of theatre horror.
- State of "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" (00:02:31)
No new episode for holiday week 2024! Also, Aaron is taking a break from creating new episodes for a while, as he gets ready to direct a big production. See you sometime in the new year!
- Theatre Hauntings (00:59:10)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guests Dustin Hebert and Zach Schneider examine the phenomenon of theatre ghosts and some famous hauntings throughout the world. SOURCES - "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" Wyoming HS ThesFest
- Amusement Park Musicals (00:58:31)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Mary Kennedy "Shameless" dive deep into the world of Amusement Park Musicals, where many theatre professionals have gotten their start. SOURCES for "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" @MKennedyComedy - Instagram feed for Mary Kennedy
- 'Cabaret' and Controversy (01:28:49)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) brings back returning guest Olivia Ruggiero for this milestone 100th episode. Aaron and Liv discuss the iconic musical 'Cabaret' and how it has been able to dodge controversy for decades despite difficult subject matter and a poignant message. SOURCES for "Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast" Aaron's appearances on "The History of European Theatre," all about the genre of the British Pantomime: Part 1 on Spotify Part 2 on Spotify Part 1 on Apple Podcasts Part 2 on Apple Podcasts
- Playing Roxie Hart on Broadway (01:19:22)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Jenni Reed discuss the strategies and difficulties of playing Roxie Hart, the main character in the musical "Chicago," and the many interesting iterations of the character seen on Broadway over the last several decades.
- Popular Roman Entertainment (00:31:08)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) replays a section of his appearance on the podcast "High Tales of History," in which he discussed with hosts Laurel Rockall and KT Wahl other methods of entertainment against which theatre had to compete for attention. High Tales of History, Episode 41 on Apple Podcasts High Tales of History, Episode 41 on Spotify
- Play Spotlight - "Rhinoceros" by Eugene Ionesco (01:04:00)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) brings back a returning guest, his son Ethan, to discuss one of the most widely studied and performed plays of the twentieth century, the anti-totalitarian allegory, "Rhinoceros" by Eugene Ionesco.
- The Kaiser Cracks Wise (00:46:50)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) replays a section of his appearance on the podcast "High Tales of History," in which he discussed with hosts Laurel Rockall and KT Wahl an incident in World War I which caused Kaiser Wilhelm II to make an uncharacteristic sarcastic comment at theatre's expense. High Tales of History on Spotify High Tales of History on Apple Podcasts
- "Over Here!" - The Musical (01:09:19)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Keylee Challender examine the 1974 patriotic original musical revue, "Over There!," emulating the big band era of the 1940s and the war efforts at home to keep citizens positive. "Over Here!" became one of the best grossing musicals of that season. Trident Theatre Facebook Trident Theatre Instagram Euripides, Eumenides Instagram Trident Theatre "Contact Us" Form
- William Kempe and the Nine Days Wonder (01:00:52)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Zach Schneider discuss William Kempe, a comic actor in the time of Shakespeare, and a feat of endurance he set upon himself near the end of his career.
- Nicol Williamson (01:16:51)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) discusses with Marci J. Duncan and Kerry Sandell - playwrights of the new play "Dissonance" - the career highlights and pitfalls of the mercurial Scottish actor, Nicol Williamson. Dissonanceplay.com Dissonance - YouTube Dissonance - Facebook Dissonance - Instagram Dissonance - TikTok
- Replay - Comstockery (01:05:53)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) replays an episode with guest Dan Posluns, regarding the censorship efforts of US Postal Inspector Anthony Comstock, and just how much those efforts were ridiculed by the subject of the attempted censorship, playwright George Bernard Shaw.
- The Fantasticks (01:15:35)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Brittanie Chafe (@brittaniedoesbroadway on Instagram) discuss the longest running off-Broadway show ever: "The Fantasticks," and the troubles with producing the show today.
- Stephen King's "Misery" on Stage (01:10:02)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Micah Wyatt discuss the film and stage adaptations "Misery," the novel by master of horror and suspense, Stephen King.
- Ivor Novello in Prison (00:57:47)
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes guest Doug Reitinger to discuss a legal infraction of one of the UK's most prolific theatre artists of the 20th century: Ivor Novello. "1944: Home Fires" by Homo Promos on YouTube