Episode 24-0119: Auditions for “Ripcord” at Pentacle Theatre and a new adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” comes to Albany Civic Theatre

(00:00) Intro and Theatre Talk Calendar. (10:52) Karen McCarty, director of “Ripcord,” by David Lindsay-Abair will hold auditions for this small cast comedy at Pentacle Theatre on Jan. 27. Ann and Ed talk with Karen about the characters and why Lindsay-Abaire is her favorite playwright. (19:11) A new adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, “The Great Gatsby” takes the stage at Albany Civic Theatre Jan. 26 – Feb. 10. Ann and Ed talk with director Lorianne Schmidt and actor Robert Henry in depth about bringing this Jazz-Age story to life. 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 ⁠