Episode 23-1006: Jo Dodge is casting her 50th show at Pentacle Theatre, Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and North Salem HS presents the docudrama “Trap.”

(00:00) Intro and KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar. (07:04) Legendary director Jo Dodge joins Ann Ed, who ask about Jo’s life as an actor, director and acting teacher at ⁠Pentacle Theatre⁠. She’s directing her 50th show in January and holding open auditions for actors on Oct. 21. (22:17) Jo Dodge dives into the details for the casting call and open auditions for her 50th show at ⁠Pentacle Theatre⁠, the Neil Simon classic comedy, “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” Auditions are Oct. 21, and the show runs Jan. 12 – Feb. 4. (34:25) North Salem High School Theater Department teacher Jay Gipson-King is directing students in the true-life thriller “Trap.” The fun but scary show runs Oct. 12-14. Listen to KMUZ Theatre Talk anytime, wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss an episode — and share KMUZ Theater Talk podcasts with your friends. KMUZ Theatre Talk airs live at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at KMUZ 100.7 and 88.5 FM in the mid-Willamette Valley and on your favorite radio app.