Episode 24-0105: Salem’s Pentacle Theatre kicks off its 70th anniversary season with one of Neil Simon’s best comedies, “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” Jan. 12–Feb. 3.

(00:00) Intro and Theatre Talk Calendar. (09:25) Ann and Ed talk with Jo Dodge, who has directed scores of comedies, dramas and musicals in her long career at Pentacle Theatre and has a special relationship with “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” the first of Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy plays. It means a lot to her as a director, actor and acting teacher. It’s no wonder that Jo is known affectionately as Mama Drama. Join us for a fun interview with a local theatre legend! Listen to ⁠KMUZ Theatre Talk⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. 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.