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Filament
by City Lights Theater Company
The podcast for City Lights Theater Company. We present full length plays, discussions, interviews, and music that will entertain, inspire and challenge you. Filament is supported in part by the San Jose Water Company.
Episodes
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Musical Theater Draft
Welcome to Filament's first-ever Musical Theater Draft! Inspired by Fantasy Football, host AJ Jaffari gathers a panel of musical theater fanatics to draft their ultimate lineup of shows. Joining the fun are AJ "The Podcast Veteran," Rebecca Wallace "The Sondheim Superfan," David John Chávez "The...
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Beyond the Cyclone: Crafting the Ride
Join us as AJ Jaffari sits down with scenic designer Ron Gasparinetti and director Kimberly Ridgeway to explore the wild, whimsical world of "Ride the Cyclone." They dig into the real theme‑park inspirations behind the scenic design, the presence of Karnak as a set piece, and the way color and...
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Stories from the Set of "Tapawingo"
"Tapawingo," starring Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite" and "Blades of Glory"), is about an oddball who becomes the bodyguard for a misfit teenager and finds himself in the crosshairs of the town's family of bullies. The quirky indie comedy is out now on VOD! Available for purchase or rental on…
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Family Onstage, Family Offstage: Backstage at "Over the River and Through the Woods"
Backstage with AJ is crossing the river into family, laughter, and love. Step backstage with AJ at "Over the River and Through the Woods" as we sit down with longtime friends and castmates Karen DeHart and Deb Anderson. From carpool rides to rehearsal laughter, these two share how their…
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Stories from the Crypt: "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors"
Backstage with AJ is sinking its teeth into Halloween. AJ Jaffari sits down with director Caitlin Papp and actor Nick Mandracchia to talk all things Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, the fang-tastic farce that recently ran at City Lights Theater Company. From gothic grandeur to 2025 punchlines, they...
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Verse Meets Vibes: Behind the Scenes of "Head Over Heels"
Backstage with AJ is turning up the volume and the poetry. AJ Jaffari chats with director Jeffrey Bracco about Head Over Heels, the gloriously genre-bending musical now onstage at City Lights Theater Company. From Elizabethan verse to 1980s bops, Jeffrey shares what drew him to this wild mashup…
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Backstage with AJ: The Icing on the Stage
Backstage with AJ is serving up something sweet. AJ Jaffari sits down with real-life couple Luisa Sermol and Tom Gough, who play fictional spouses Della and Tim in "The Cake." It's their first time acting together, and they're dishing on everything from the joys and challenges of sharing the…
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Backstage with AJ: Clues, Comedy, and Christie
Backstage with AJ is heading to Monkswell Manor! Mary Melnick (Casewell) and Christian Pizzirani (Christopher Wren) join AJ Jaffari to spill the tea on "The Mousetrap"—from channeling Agatha Christie's signature suspense to finding the sweet spot between humor and mystery. They talk layered...
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Backstage with AJ: Questing Through Rehearsals
Backstage with AJ is diving into the world of Warcraft! Actors Anna Kosiarek (Evie) and Miranda Liu (Kitty) join AJ Jaffari to chat about "In Love and Warcraft"—a raunchy, fun, and totally unique show. They share what it's like to build cast community, the high-energy rush of tech week, and the...
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Backstage with AJ: The Story & Spirit of "Truce"
Backstage with AJ is going festive! "Truce: A Christmas Wish from the Great War," director Angie Higgins, and sound designer George Psarras, join AJ Jaffari in conversation about this lovely, holiday production. They discuss the humanity of the show, the music that moves the story along, and how...
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Spooky Lights: "Lizzie"
'Lizzie Borden took an axe And gave her mother forty whacks.....' The tale of Lizzie Borden and what happened in Fall River, Massachusetts is one that continues to haunt American history and cultural lore. In this adaptation of the story, be prepared to get inside Lizzie's head and experience…
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Conversation with "An Inspector Calls" director Mark Anderson Phillips
AJ Jaffair is back, backstage! This time he's joined by director Mark Anderson Phillips as they discuss "An Inspector Calls." The conversation starts with talk about the cultural significance of the sinking of the Titanic and how that connects to the play, then leads into more specifics about why...
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"Rocky Horror" meets "Kinky Boots:" Bart Perry and Matt Locke are back!
It's a Rocky Horror/Kinky Boots crossover episode! Last summer, Bart Perry and Matt Locke won our hearts as Lola and Charlie in the musical Kinky Boots. Now the two are back together in Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show as the seductive Dr.Frank-N-Furter and the enigmatic Riff Raff. The two...
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Opening night at "Clyde's"
AJ Jaffari takes us to opening night of "Clyde's" at City Lights! Join for conversation with cast members and other City Lights artists and friends about the power of this show and it's story. Clyde's May 16 – Jun 9, 2024 cltc.org/clyde's Written by Lynn Nottage Directed by Aldo Billingsea...
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Backstage with the Cast of "King Liz"
We're back with another episode of Backstage with AJ! Join AJ Jaffari as he interviews cast members from our current show, "King Liz." You can learn about Davied Morales' first role on stage, Caitlin Papp's opinion on playing a villanous character, and more! "King Liz" runs through April 21, so...
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Rehearsal Sneak Peak for "Nora: A Doll's House"
AJ Jaffari takes us into rehearsal for the Northern California premiere of Nora: A Doll's House. Join us as AJ talks with the cast about the unique timeline within the show, the multiple characters, and more. We hope you enjoy this sneak peak before the show opens in a few weeks! Nora: A Doll's...
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Opening Night of "Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot; Or Holmes for the Holidays"
We're backstage with AJ Jaffari after opening night of Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot; Or Holmes for the Holidays. We talk to the audience members about the show, some of the actors let us in on their favorite moments, and we even hear from Producer Clint Moore, who's beautiful green car is in our...
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Spooky Lights 2023
Spooky Lights 2023 - - - - - - - - - Our annual Halloween episode, this year filled with all true spooky tales and haunted stories. Hosted by Steve Cortopassi. "Nutcracker," written and read by Derek McCaw "A Cold Show" written by Adam L. Brinklow and read by AJ Jaffari "Ghost Stories" written by...
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Lights Up! 2023
Lights Up! 2023! Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company. Please leave a 5 star review and subscribe to Filament on Apple Podcasts or your podcasting platform of choice. You can email us at [email protected] with any questions or comments. Learn more about the podcast, City Lights in...
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Interview with Music Director Katie Coleman
City Lights first worked with Music Director Katie Coleman in 2017's rock musical "LIZZIE." Since then Katie has gone on to work on many exciting projects. She most recently completed a national tour as Music Director of the smash hit musical "Six." And before that she worked on the worldwide...
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Spooky Lights 2022
Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. - - - - - - - - - Our annual Halloween episode filled with spooky tales and haunted stories. Narration by Steve Cortopassi. - - - - - - - - - "Creepypasta" written and performed by Allie Costa...
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Lights Up! 2022: Episode 2
Lights Up! 2022: Episode 2 Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company. Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras, featuring guitars by Paul Psarras. Directing for this episode by Melinda Marks. Amelia, Still was written and performed by Allie Costa It's Time to Come Out Now by…
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Lights Up! 2022: Episode 1
Lights Up! 2022 Episode 1 Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company. Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras, featuring guitars by Paul Psarras. Directing for this episode by Sarah Younan. Jenny's In Hell by Courtney Bailey Voice acting provided by: Catie Sheley as Automated...
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City Lights Meets Pixar
Ever wonder how long it takes to make a Pixar movie? 1 year? 3 years? Try 7. Pixar senior creative Dan Scanlon drew from a very personal story when writing the 2020 Academy Award-nominated Pixar film Onward, starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland, who play two brothers trying to reconnect with…
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Spooky Lights - Chapter 2 Halloween/Samhain
Spooky Lights: Episode 2 - Halloween/Samhain Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. "Stones" was written and read by Rebecca Wallace "Don't Throw the Doll Baby Out with the Bloodbath Water" was written by Allison Fradkin and read by...
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Spooky Lights - Chapter 1
Spooky Lights - Chapter 1 Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. "Paranoid" was written by Sophie Mallette, read by Lisa Mallette "Deadbolt" was written by Kirstyn Petras, read by Sarah Younan "Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch" was...
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Play on Words
Created in 2013 by Julia Halprin Jackson, Melinda Marks and Nicole Hughes, Play on Words is a literary arts series that unites emerging and established artists. More than 60 writers have seen their words spotlighted on stage: playwrights, poets, fiction writers, memoirists and more. This 1st...
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An Interview with Actor, Director, and Playwright; Doug Brook
Actor, director, and playwright Doug Brook was interviewed by Rebecca Wallace on May 6th, 2021 for the City Lights weekly online program, The Next Stage. Sound editing by George Psarras Filament is sponsored in part by San Jose Water Company - - - - - - - - - - Doug Brook has played Tevye, F.D.R....
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Gram Scams and Until Tomorrow Lights Up! 2021 - New Play Festival - Final Week
This is the final week of our 2021 New Play Festival - Lights Up! Every Tuesday this month we've brought you two brand new plays and we hope you've enjoyed listening to them. If you haven't listened to all of them head on back to Episode 5. Drop us an email and let us know what you thought!...
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Backseat Driver and Widow in Flight - Lights Up! 2021 New Play Festival - Week 3
Welcome to the third week of our 2021 New Play Festival - Lights Up! Every Tuesday in the month of April we will bring you two brand new plays. Drop us a note at [email protected] and let us know what you thought of these plays! Backseat Driver and Widow in Flight Directing for this episode by...
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Bar Belle and Take This Job and Shove It - Lights Up! 2021 New Play Festival - Week 2
This is the second week of our 2021 New Play Festival - Lights Up! Every Tuesday in the month of April we will bring you two brand new plays. Bar Belle and Take This Job and Shove It Directed by Roneet Aliza Rahamim Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound...
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The Clown & On Her Wavelength - Lights Up! 2021 New Play Festival - Week 1
This week marks the beginning of our 2021 New Play Festival - Lights Up! A new episode will be released every Tuesday in April featuring two brand new plays. The Clown & On Her Wavelength Directed by Melinda Marks Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras Filament is produced by City...
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Bonus Episode! Michael Mitnick and Houdini's Bathtub
Bonus Episode! Michael Mitnick and Houdini's Bathtub What do Michael Mitnick and Houdini's bathtub have to do with each other? Find out in this short but hilarious bonus story that came up while taping our previous episode: A Conversation with Playwright, Screenwriter, and Songwriter Michael...
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A Conversation with Playwright, Screenwriter, & Songwriter Michael Mitnick
Playwright, Screenwriter & Songwriter Michael Mitnick In conversation with George Psarras on March 11th, 2021 for the City Lights weekly online program, The Next Stage. Sound editing by George Psarras - - - - - - - - - - The Giver with Meryl Streep. The new musical Scotland, PA, which the New…
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Bay Area to Broadway - An Interview with James Monroe Iglehart
James Monroe Iglehart: Bay Area to Broadway Interviewed by Rebecca Wallace on March 4th, 2021 for the City Lights weekly online program, The Next Stage. Sound editing by George Psarras - - - - - - - - - - James Monroe Iglehart is one of everyone's favorite Bay Area-to-Broadway stories. We've...
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Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. This episode's version was adapted by Max Tachis, and directed by Caitlin Papp. Music, editing and sound design by George...
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Truce: A Christmas Wish from the Great War
Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. Truce: A Christmas Wish from the Great War was written by Kit Wilder & Jeffrey Bracco, and directed by Kit Wilder. Editing, sound design, and select choral arrangements by George Psarras. Actor...
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Spooky Lights - The Final Chapter/Dia De Los Muertos
Spooky Lights - Dia De Los Muertos Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. "Nightfall" was written by Robert Martin Chase, read by Carol Amalia Alban "Holy Company" or "Santa Compaña" was written and read by Ivette Deltoro (In…
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Spooky Lights - Chapter 3
Spooky Lights: Episode 3 - Halloween/Samhain Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. "They Do The Monster Bash" was written by R. Hamilton, read by Keenan Flagg "Cold" was written by Carol Amalia Alban, read by Sarah Younan "The Man…
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Spooky Lights - Chapter 2
Spooky Lights Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. "The Interview," written by Christopher DeWan, author of Hoopty Time Machines: fairy tales for grown ups, read by James Ward Byrkit, director of the sci fi thriller COHERENCE. For...
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Spooky Lights - Chapter 1
Spooky Lights Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras. "Voodoo," written by Christopher DeWan, author of Hoopty Time Machines: fairy tales for grown ups, read by James Ward Byrkit, director of the sci fi thriller COHERENCE. For more...
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Three Short Plays - Lights Up! 2020 New Play Festival
Three Short Plays Directed by Melinda Marks Music and editing by George Psarras. Stage Directions read by Ivette Deltoro 1. The Voice of the People by Cary Popper Voice acting was provided by: Tasi Alabastro as Lloyd Branson Stephanie Baumann as Barbara Dodge Davied Morales as Leo Dorn Phaedra...
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Dog and Boy - Lights Up! 2020 New Play Festival
Dog & Boy was written by Shannon Murdoch Directed by Caitlin Papp. Music and editing by George Psarras. Voice acting was provided by: Juanita Harris as Lena Damaris Divito as Rose Stage Directions read by Ivette Deltoro Artist Highlight: Susannah Greenwood -- Chimeric Millinery:...
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Script Doctor - Lights Up! 2020 New Play Festival
Script Doctor was written by Arcadia Conrad, Directed by Melinda Marks. Music and editing by George Psarras. Voice acting was provided by: Phaedra Tillery as Amanda Ron Talbot as Bobby Juanita Harris as Jodi Tasi Alabastro as Ryan Damaris Divito as Corrine Josie B. Lawson as Catherine Keenan…
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If You Have to Go There - Lights Up! 2020 New Play Festival
If You Have To Go There was written by Erin Marie Panttaja Directed by Caitlin Papp. Music and editing by George Psarras. Voice acting was provided by: Phaedra Tillery as Adele Damaris Divito as Dawn Josie B. Lawson as Cora Ron Talbot as Bert Melissa Jones as Janice Tasi Alabastro as Eli Davied...
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Amendment - Lights Up! 2020 New Play Festival
Amendment was written by Alexis Standridge, and directed by Melinda Marks. Music and editing by George Psarras. Voice acting was provided by: Juanita Harris as Professor Brooke Stephanie Baumann as Lauren Bridge Evelyn Huynh as Regina Micks Damaris Divito as Quinn Wyatt Melissa Jones as Grace...
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Changeling - Lights Up! 2020 New Play Festival
Changeling was written by Lauren Doyle, and directed by Caitlin Papp. Music and sound design by George Psarras. Voice acting provided by: Phaedra Tillery as Leah Tasi Alabastro as Ben Damaris Divito as Terri Melissa Jones as Charlotte Josie B. Lawson as Angela/Dana Evelyn Huynh as Police…
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The podcast for City Lights Theater Company. We present full length plays, discussions, interviews, and music that will entertain, inspire and challenge you. Filament is supported in part by the San Jose Water Company.
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The podcast for City Lights Theater Company. We present full length plays, discussions, interviews, and music that will entertain, inspire and challenge you. Filament is supported in part by the San Jose Water Company.
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